Prosecution in quandary over landmark decision

comments     Hafiz Yatim     Published     Updated

The prosecution's appeal on a PKR leader involvment in the 'Black 505' rally, which was slated to be heard by the Federal Court tomorrow, has hit a snag.

In a landmark judgment, the Court of Appeal acquitted Selangor deputy speaker Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, on grounds of Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act (PAA) being declared unconstitutional, null and void.

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