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PETALING JAYA: The Federal Court’s ruling that it is unconstitutional to criminalise protest organisers for failing to notify the authorities is a vital development for democracy, say activists.

Amir Hariri Abd Hadi, who challenged the constitutionality of Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 (Act 736) in the apex court, said the landmark decision upheld the spirit of the Federal Constitution.

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