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Apex court ruling in Kugan's case a 'sad day for justice'

The Federal Court decision in A Kugan's case that no exemplary damages shall be awarded to family members of individuals who die in custody has been described as a "sad day for justice".

Lawyer M Visvanathan said yesterday's decision was shocking and does not bode well for a developing country like Malaysia.

“I guess more will die in custody now. The courts are the last bastion of hope for justice.

“It's rather sad that the court had decided to not award exemplary damages,” Visvanathan told Malaysiakini when contacted.

Kugan's lawyer Sivarasa Rasiah said the decision by the apex court would only encourage the powers that be, namely the police, to act without regard to the rights of detainees...

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