Gobind Singh Deo, counsel for DAP Seri Delima assemblyperson RSN Rayer, raised preliminary objections in the Penang Sessions Court today to strike out his client’s sedition charge.
With the objections, Gobind urged the Attorney-General's Chambers to withdraw the charge against Rayer who was alleged to have uttered the word “ celaka ” (damn) in the Penang Legislative Assembly in May 2014.
Gobind said the objection was based on Article 72(2) of the Federal Constitution which refers to immunity which guarantees protection for elected representatives in legislative assemblies.