BERNAMA – The trial of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin’s parents, who are charged with neglecting the six-year-old boy in a manner likely to cause physical harm to him, is set to begin on February 3 at the Sessions Court in Malaysia.
Judge Dr Syahliza Warnoh made the ruling after rejecting an application by lawyer Haresh Mahadevan, representing Zaim Ikhwan Zahari and his wife Ismanira Abdul Manaf, to vacate the trial dates scheduled for February and March, pending the disposal of a notice of motion to strike out the charges at the Shah Alam High Court.
“Since the (notice of motion) application has yet to be heard at the (Shah Alam) High Court, this court will proceed with the trial from February 3 to 7,” said Syahliza during the case mention.
Earlier, Haresh applied for the trial dates scheduled for February and March to be vacated, as continuing with it would prejudice both his clients.
According to the notice of motion, Zaim Ikhwan and Ismanira are seeking an immediate discharge and acquittal from the charges, arguing that the charges fail to disclose any offence under Section 31 of the Child Act 2001.
On June 13 last year, Zaim Ikhwan and Ismanira, both aged 30, pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court to a charge of neglecting their autistic son in a manner likely to cause physical harm.
