Court has no power to get prosecutor to file or withdraw charges - CJ

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This is the legal situation in our country, says Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.

The court does not have the power to direct or urge the public prosecutor to file or withdraw charges against any party in criminal cases, said Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.

"The court cannot force or push the prosecution to proceed with a trial on a charge brought in court if the prosecution has decided to drop or withdraw the charge...

 

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