Former Deputy Minister Appointed as Defence Lawyer for UPNM Student Accused of Assaulting Junior Cadet with Hot Iron
Case Mentioned at Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court
PETALING JAYA: Former deputy law and institutional minister Ramkarpal Singh has been appointed as the defence lawyer for Amirul Iskandar Nohanizan, a National Defence University (UPNM) student accused of assaulting a junior cadet with a hot iron.
New Date Set for Submission of Additional Documents
The announcement was made during today’s mention of the case at the Kuala Lumpur sessions court, Utusan Malaysia reported. Judge Egusra Ali set February 4 for next mention after deputy public prosecutor Nadia Eleena Jamaluddin Akbal requested a new date to submit additional documents to the defence.
Prosecution Requests Additional Time to Submit Documents
“Some of the documents have already been handed over to the defence. The prosecution has requested the court to set a new date for the submission of the remaining documents,” Nadia was quoted as saying. Ramkarpal did not object to the prosecution’s request.
Charges and Penalty
On November 8, Amirul Iskandar Nohanizan, 22, pleaded not guilty to assaulting Salman Saiful Surash, 20, by placing a hot iron on his chest at the UPNM hostel on October 22. He was charged under Section 324 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum jail term of 10 years or a fine, and could also be whipped, if convicted.
Conclusion
The case is ongoing, and the next mention is set for February 4. The prosecution and defence teams will continue to present their cases, and the court will ultimately decide the fate of Amirul Iskandar Nohanizan.
FAQs
* Who is Amirul Iskandar Nohanizan?
+ Amirul Iskandar Nohanizan is a 22-year-old National Defence University (UPNM) student accused of assaulting a junior cadet with a hot iron.
* What is the charge against Amirul Iskandar Nohanizan?
+ Amirul Iskandar Nohanizan is charged under Section 324 of the Penal Code for assaulting Salman Saiful Surash, 20, by placing a hot iron on his chest at the UPNM hostel on October 22.
* What is the penalty for the charge?
+ The maximum penalty for the charge is 10 years’ imprisonment or a fine, and could also include whipping if convicted.