Judgment Reviews Law at Myanmar
Myanmar's judicial landscape in 2024 was marked by significant developments, particularly concerning the leal proceedings against former State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and amendments to the Court Fees Act.
⚖️ Aung San Suu Kyi's Legal Proceedings
In October 2023, the Myanmar Supreme Court rejected appeals filed by Aung San Suu Kyi's legal team concerning six corruption convictions. These convictions included charges related to land grants for the establishment of an agricultural vocational training school and the construction of a building for the Daw Khin Kyi Foundation. Additionally, a case involving an alleged $550,000 payment from a local businessman was also dismissed. As a result, her 33-year prison sentence remains largely intact, with a partial reduction of six years granted earlier by the military regime. Her legal team has faced challenges in meeting with her, having applied at least six times since December 2022 without success
📜 Amendment to the Court Fees Act
On February 17, 2025, the State Administration Council enacted an amendment to the Court Fees Act, set to take effect on April 1, 2025 The amendment introduces a revised fee structure for civil court filings, probate applications, and succession certificates Notably, the maximum fee for filings and appeals has increased from 500,000 Kyats to 3,000,000 Kyats The new structure includes tiered fees based on the value of the dispute, with higher-value cases attracting fixed fees up to 3,000,000 Kyat
📰 Other Noteworthy Legal Developments
Release of Japanese Executive In August 2024, a Myanmar court sentenced a Japanese executive from Aeon's local unit to one year in prison for violating rice price control. However, he was released shortly thereafter, with Aeon pledging to work towards his early releae
Thai Fishermen's Case In December 2024, the Kawthaung Provincial Court sentenced four Thai fishermen for illegal fishing and border trespassin. The sentences were suspended after the captain admitted to crossing into Myanmar waters while following a school of fih
📌 Conclusio
The judicial developments in Myanmar in 2024 reflect a complex legal environment, with significant cases such as Aung San Suu Kyi's ongoing legal challenges and structural changes like the amendment to the Court Fees At These developments continue to shape the legal landscape in Myanmar amidst the broader political contet.
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