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Court of Appeal revokes bail for disabled man in cannabis trafficking case
The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya has overturned a High Court decision that granted bail to a wheelchair-bound defendant accused of trafficking 6.2 kilograms of cannabis. The appellate court's decision marks a significant development in the ongoing drug trafficking prosecution.
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PUTRAJAYA — The Court of Appeal has revoked bail for a wheelchair-bound man previously released by the High Court on charges related to the trafficking of 6.2 kilograms of cannabis, according to a ruling delivered here today. The appellate court's decision to overturn the earlier bail grant represents a reversal in the defendant's legal circumstances as the case proceeds through Malaysia's court system. The High Court had previously determined that bail conditions were appropriate for the accused, but the Court of Appeal found grounds to reconsider that determination. The case involves allegations of cannabis trafficking, a serious drug-related offence under Malaysian law. The Court of Appeal's decision underscores the judiciary's approach to bail considerations in drug trafficking matters, where courts must balance factors including the severity of charges, flight risk, and public interest.