Monday, October 31, 2022

Hearing of SM Faisal’s case for allegedly hurting ex-wife postponed

 

Emilia Hanafi, former wife of businessman SM Faisal SM Nasimuddin, has accused him of assaulting her in 2015. (Bernama pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: The trial of businessman SM Faisal SM Nasimuddin, who is charged with injuring his ex-wife Emilia Hanafi, that was scheduled today at the magistrates’ court here has been postponed to Nov 25.

SM Faisal’s lawyer Jagjit Singh told the court that the lead counsel for the businessman, Akberdin Abdul Kader, was unable to attend today because he was having respiratory problems and submitted the lawyer’s medical certificate (MC) to the court.

“Akberdin was scheduled to question the prosecution’s sixth witness, Elisa Nani Hanafi, who was called to give her statement today. However, I humbly request the court for the case to be postponed,” Jagjit said, before justice Nadia Othman.

Earlier, deputy public prosecutor Zahida Zakaria said the prosecution was prepared to hear the testimony of Elisa, the sister of Emilia.

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“The prosecution submitted a copy of Elisa’s statement to the defence on Oct 30,” Zahida said.

Jagjit confirmed that the defence had received a copy of the witness’ statement.

SM Faisal, 43, was charged with intentionally causing injury to Emilia, 43, who was his wife at the time of the incident at a house in Desa Sri Hartamas here between 12.30pm and 4.30pm on Nov 22, 2015.

He was charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code. If found guilty, he faces a maximum prison sentence of two years or a fine of up to RM2,000, or both.- FMT

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