PP v Muhammad Fadly: Rape of Intoxicated Victim at Duxton Hotel
In [2016] SGHC 160, the High Court of Singapore heard the case of Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Fadly Bin Abdull Wahab, where Muhammad Fadly was charged with the rape of an 18-year-old female. Fadly pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Choo Han Teck J to 13 years of imprisonment with eight strokes of the cane. The court considered the exploitation of a vulnerable victim and abuse of trust as aggravating factors, while Fadly's youth, guilty plea, and lack of prior convictions were considered as mitigating factors. Fadly has filed an appeal against the decision.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court of the Republic of Singapore1.2 Outcome
Accused sentenced to 13 years of imprisonment and eight strokes of the cane.
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Muhammad Fadly was sentenced to 13 years' imprisonment and eight strokes of the cane for raping an intoxicated 18-year-old at the Duxton Hotel.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor | Prosecution | Government Agency | Accused sentenced to 13 years of imprisonment and eight strokes of the cane. | Won | Charlene Tay Chia of Attorney-General’s Chambers Sharmila Sripathy-Shanaz of Attorney-General’s Chambers Tan Soo Tet of Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Muhammad Fadly Bin Abdull Wahab | Defendant | Individual | Accused sentenced to 13 years of imprisonment and eight strokes of the cane. | Lost |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Charlene Tay Chia | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Sharmila Sripathy-Shanaz | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Tan Soo Tet | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Ismail Hamid | Ismail Hamid & Co |
4. Facts
- Fadly met the victim at Zouk in October 2013.
- Fadly invited the victim to a friend’s birthday party on 25 January 2014 at the Duxton Hotel.
- Fadly planned to get the victim drunk that night.
- The victim became very drunk and began vomiting after drinking her fourth cup of vodka.
- Fadly and Hazly raped the victim between 1.15am and 3.44am.
- The victim was in an extremely intoxicated state at the time.
- Fadly deleted his name and contact details from the victim’s mobile phone.
5. Formal Citations
- Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Fadly Bin Abdull Wahab, Criminal Case No 38 of 2016, [2016] SGHC 160
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Fadly first met the victim at Zouk. | |
| Fadly invited the victim to a friend’s birthday party at the Duxton Hotel. | |
| Cases heard on the same day. | |
| Judgment issued. |
7. Legal Issues
- Rape
- Outcome: The court sentenced the accused to 13 years of imprisonment and eight strokes of the cane.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Imprisonment
- Caning
9. Cause of Actions
- Rape
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cited cases | |||||
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| No applicable statutes | |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Rape
- Intoxication
- Duxton Hotel
- Zouk
15.2 Keywords
- Rape
- Intoxication
- Criminal Law
- Singapore
- High Court
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 95 |
| Sexual Offences | 90 |
| Sentencing | 60 |
| Criminal Procedure | 50 |
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Sexual Offences