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Jovian Tan
Jovian Tan

Dr. Jovian Tan (陈振强博士) is the professional name used by Jovian Joris Tan Chern Chian.

04Public record

Public record

This page provides a factual overview of two court proceedings concerning Jovian Joris Tan Chern Chian, together with the relevant court documents and source references.

Each proceeding is presented chronologically, from the first recorded step to the latest court outcome, with links to the available supporting records.

Court outcomes

The two proceedings are separate cases. Each order applies only to its own case.

Case reported as the “Geng Nicky” case

Latest recorded outcome

Acquitted and discharged

Court of Appeal of Malaysia, Putrajaya

The court allowed the appeal, set aside the High Court’s discharge not amounting to an acquittal on the charge under section 130V(1) of the Penal Code, and acquitted and discharged the appellants. The order records that the Attorney General’s Chambers had accepted the appellants’ representations.

Case no. B-05-355-10/2021

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Earlier proceedings

Discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA)

High Court, Shah Alam

The accused were released from the charge, but the prosecution was not barred from bringing it again. The Court of Appeal set this decision aside on 7 July 2022.

See it in the timeline

Sessions Court, Kuala Lumpur

Latest recorded outcome

Acquitted and discharged

Sessions Court (Criminal 3), Kuala Lumpur

The court ordered that Jovian Joris Tan Chern Chian be acquitted and discharged (“Dilepaskan dan Dibebaskan”) in Public Prosecutor v. Jovian Joris Tan Chern Chian. The order is recorded in the court’s letter of 12 October 2023, which does not state the charges; this page does not describe them.

Case no. WA-62K-193-09/2021 & WA-62K-194-09/2021

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Court documents

Redacted copies of the courts’ own documents, reproduced as issued except for the redactions listed with each. Select a page to open it in the viewer.

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  2. Page 2

Redacted copy

Order of the Court of Appeal

Court of Appeal of Malaysia, Putrajaya Sealed

The sealed order recording that the appeal was allowed, that the High Court’s discharge not amounting to an acquittal was set aside, and that the appellants were acquitted and discharged.

Reference
Criminal Appeal No. B-05-355-10/2021
Pages
2 · in Malay
Redacted
Identity card number, e-filing QR codes and serial number, and the registrar’s signature.
Full-size image: page 1 (Order of the Court of Appeal, page 1, redacted copy, opens in a new tab), page 2 (Order of the Court of Appeal, page 2, redacted copy, opens in a new tab)

Redacted copy

Letter recording the order of the Sessions Court

Sessions Court (Criminal 3), Kuala Lumpur Dated

The court’s letter to defence counsel recording its order of 10 October 2023 that Jovian Joris Tan Chern Chian be acquitted and discharged.

Reference
Criminal Cases No. WA-62K-193-09/2021 & WA-62K-194-09/2021
Pages
1 · in Malay
Redacted
Identity card number and the judge’s signature.
Full-size image: open (Letter recording the order of the Sessions Court, redacted copy, opens in a new tab)

Procedural timeline

Case reported as the “Geng Nicky” case

  1. Procedural step

    Sessions Court, Petaling Jaya

    Charged

    Jovian Joris Tan Chern Chian was one of 14 people charged in the case reported as the “Geng Nicky” case, under section 130V(1) of the Penal Code (membership of an organised criminal group). No plea was recorded, as the case fell within the jurisdiction of the High Court.

    Outcome: Charged; no plea recorded

    As reported by Malaysiakini, Sinar Harian and The True Net

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    Case no.
    BB-62JT-7-04/2021
    Bench
    Sessions Court Judge Jamaludin Mat

    As reported in

  2. Court decision

    High Court, Shah Alam

    Discharge not amounting to an acquittal

    On the prosecution’s application, the High Court granted all 14 accused a discharge not amounting to an acquittal under section 254 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The prosecution stated that it intended to pursue the charges in future. The Court of Appeal’s order of 7 July 2022 refers to this decision; its date is as reported.

    Outcome: Discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA)

    As reported by The Vibes, Malaysia Gazette and The True Net

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    Case no.
    BA-45JT-8-04/2021
    Bench
    Judge Abd Halim Aman

    As reported in

  3. Latest recorded outcome

    Court of Appeal, Putrajaya

    Appeal allowed; acquitted and discharged

    The accused appealed against the discharge, seeking an acquittal. The Attorney General’s Chambers accepted their representations, and the prosecution did not oppose the appeal. The Court of Appeal set aside the High Court’s order and acquitted and discharged the appellants.

    Outcome: Acquitted and discharged

    View the court order

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    Case no.
    B-05-355-10/2021
    Bench
    Kamaludin Md Said (presiding), Nordin Hassan and Hashim Hamzah JJCA

    Sources

Sessions Court, Kuala Lumpur

  1. Latest recorded outcome

    Sessions Court (Criminal 3), Kuala Lumpur

    Acquitted and discharged

    The court ordered that Jovian Joris Tan Chern Chian be acquitted and discharged. The order is recorded in the court’s letter of 12 October 2023 to defence counsel.

    Outcome: Acquitted and discharged

    View the court’s letter

    View procedural details
    Case no.
    WA-62K-193-09/2021 & WA-62K-194-09/2021
    Bench
    Sessions Court Judge Kamarudin Kamsun

    Sources

    • Court recordSessions Court (Criminal 3), Kuala Lumpur · “Letter recording the order of the Sessions Court (Criminal 3), Kuala Lumpur, Criminal Cases No. WA-62K-193-09/2021 & WA-62K-194-09/2021 (redacted copy)” · in Malay

Sources and documents

Court records are primary sources and are reproduced above. News reports are secondary sources, listed by publication date with publisher and byline.

Official court records (2)

News reporting (11)

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