Muhammad Fakruradzi bin Hussin v Pendakwa Raya

The appellant, Muhammad Fakruradzi bin Hussin, was convicted by the Magistrate's Court for possession of 6.76g of methamphetamine without authorization under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and sentenced to 3 years imprisonment and 6 strokes of the cane. The High Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the conviction and sentence, finding that the Magistrate had erred in placing the burden of proof on the appellant and in assessing the evidence of exclusive possession.