What was the basis for setting aside the jail sentence?

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Jail Sentence Set Aside for Anti-PTPTN Rally Participant, Fine Increased

The High Court has set aside the one-month jail sentence imposed on Umar Mohamad Azmi, a student who participated in an anti-National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) rally. While the jail term was nullified, the court increased the fine to RM3,000 from the RM1,000 initially ordered by the magistrate’s court. Umar had been convicted of obstructing a Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement officer from carrying out his duties.
Appeal Heard by High Court Judge

The appeal against both the conviction and the original sentence was heard by High Court Judge Kamardin Hashim. During this hearing, the judge made the decision to remove the jail sentence from the penalty.
Obstruction of Duty Charge

Umar Mohamad Azmi was charged under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing DBKL enforcement officer Mohd Masran Mamat. The incident occurred on April 23 at Dataran Merdeka, where the officer was attempting to arrest an individual.
Penalties for Obstruction

An offence under Section 186 of the Penal Code carries a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment, a fine not exceeding RM10,000, or both. Umar was initially sentenced to a RM1,000 fine and one month in jail by the magistrate's court, a sentence that has now been modified by the High Court.

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