How did the Court of Appeal ruling affect the Sessions Court trial?

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Court of Appeal Ruling Led to Acquittal in Sessions Court Trial

The Court of Appeal's decision on August 28, which dismissed Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Salleh Ismail's bid to strike out criminal breach of trust (CBT) charges and allowed the Sessions Court trial to continue, ultimately paved the way for his acquittal. Following the appellate court's ruling, the prosecution requested a discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA), but Salleh's defence successfully argued for a full acquittal due to the trial having already commenced.
Trial Proceeded After Appeal Dismissal

On August 28, the Court of Appeal rejected Salleh's attempt to have the two CBT charges against him dismissed. This decision was based on the fact that prosecution witnesses had already testified in the Sessions Court. Consequently, the appellate court mandated that the trial at the Sessions Court should proceed as scheduled.
Defence Advocated for Full Acquittal

During the proceedings after the Court of Appeal's decision, the Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) sought a DNAA for Salleh. However, Salleh's lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, argued that given the exceptional circumstances, specifically that the trial had already begun, a DNAA was not appropriate. He contended that the defence's representation led to the agreement that a full acquittal and discharge was the correct outcome.
Charges Relate to RM49.7 Million in Funds

The CBT charges against Salleh pertained to alleged misappropriation of RM49.7 million intended for a national cattle rearing project managed by National Feedlot Corporation Sdn Bhd (NFCorp). Specifically, he was charged with misusing RM9,758,140 for the purchase of condominium units and the transfer of RM40 million to a company he owned. These alleged offences occurred between May and December 2009.

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