Traffic policeman freed of 24 graft charges
The High Court in Kuantan has upheld the acquittal of a traffic policeman accused of receiving bribes, citing a lack of evidence to prove the transactions were illicit. The judge noted that the prosecution failed to distinguish between legitimate payments and gratification, necessitating the benefit of the doubt.
Why it matters
It highlights judicial standards regarding the burden of proof in corruption cases and the importance of clear evidence in legal proceedings.
The High Court in Kuantan said the benefit of the doubt must be given to the accused. (File pic)
The report summarizes court proceedings and judicial reasoning without taking a side on the defendant's guilt.
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