Kassim Ahmad freed on charges of insulting Islam, defying religious authorities
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Mon Aug 07 2017
Federal Court rejects govt, religious authorities' appeal against Dr Kassim Ahmad
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Tue Mar 07 2017
Appeals Court rules prosecution on Kassim Ahmad null and void
The Court of Appeal here today ruled that former social and political activist Dr Kassim Ahmad's arrest and prosecution for allegedly insulting Islam and defying Muslim authorities were null and void.
Mon Dec 21 2015
Decision on Kassim Ahmad's application to challenge Jawi's action is set for Dec 19
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Tue Nov 18 2014
Kassim Ahmad fails to stay Syariah proceeding, Oct 20 set for trial
Social activist, Dr Kassim Ahmad who was charged for insulting Islam, failed on Thursday to prevent the Federal Territories Syarie chief prosecutor from pursuing his case in the Syariah High Court he
Thu Jul 17 2014
Civil Court dismisses Kassim Ahmad's application for judicial review
Civil Court throws out Kassim Ahmad's bid to challenge decision charging him for insulting Islam.
Mon Jul 14 2014
Kassim Ahmad's trial set for May 6, 7
The Syariah High Court has set May 6 and 7 for the trial of Dr Kassim Ahmad who was charged with insulting Islam and defying religious authorities.
Mon Apr 07 2014
Former political activist Kassim Ahmad charged with insulting Islam
Former political and social activist Dr Kassim Ahmad pleaded not guilty in the Syariah High Court here Thursday to insulting Islam and not complying with religious authorities.
Thu Mar 27 2014
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