The detention of DAP's Seputeh MP Teresa Kok eight years ago under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for seven days over the azan issue is illegal and done without basis, the Court of Appeal ruled today.

It said the police have not shown a valid reason to make the arrest.

The appellate court granted Kok a sum of RM200,000 in general damages and a total of RM150,000 in exemplary and aggravated damages.