MUHAMMAD SALLEH BIN HAMID v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
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Case Significance
[2025] SGCA 15 is a Court of Appeal decision dated 28 March 2025 concerning Criminal Procedure and Sentencing, specifically addressing criminal review. The judgment was delivered by Steven Chong. The case was brought by Muhammad Salleh bin Hamid (applicant) against Public Prosecutor (respondent). Legal representation was provided by Attorney-General's Chambers. The judgment cites 20 cases and references 4 statutory provisions, including the Applications in Capital Cases Act, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the Misuse of Drugs Act. This decision has been cited by 2 subsequent judgments in the dataset.
Summary
Muhammad Salleh bin Hamid, a prisoner awaiting capital punishment for drug trafficking, applied for permission under s 394H of the Criminal Procedure Code to review the Court of Appeal's 2020 decision dismissing his appeal against conviction and sentence. He argued his trial and appellate counsel were negligent and incompetent and challenged the voluntariness of his statements. The application was summarily dismissed as devoid of merit, with the court noting the arguments were not new material and had been previously considered and rejected.
What was decided in [2025] SGCA 15?
[2025] SGCA 15 (MUHAMMAD SALLEH BIN HAMID v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR) is a Court of Appeal decision from 28 March 2025 addressing Criminal Procedure and Sentencing, specifically criminal review. The judgment was delivered by Steven Chong.
Who were the parties in MUHAMMAD SALLEH BIN HAMID v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR?
The applicant in [2025] SGCA 15 was Muhammad Salleh bin Hamid, and the respondent was Public Prosecutor. Legal representation included Attorney-General's Chambers. The case was decided on 28 March 2025 in the Court of Appeal.
Which judge decided [2025] SGCA 15?
[2025] SGCA 15 was delivered by Steven Chong in the Court of Appeal on 28 March 2025. The case concerned Criminal Procedure and Sentencing.
What cases and statutes does [2025] SGCA 15 cite?
[2025] SGCA 15 cites 20 prior decisions. It references Applications in Capital Cases Act, Criminal Procedure Code, Misuse of Drugs Act. The decision has itself been cited by 2 subsequent judgments.
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Judgment
Read the full judgment on the official Singapore Courts portal.
Read on eLitigationSource: eLitigation ([2025] SGCA 15)