Lawyer Arun Kasi expected to be released from prison on May 21

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PETALING JAYA: Lawyer Arunachalam Kasi is expected to be released from prison on Tuesday (May 21).

Arunachalam, better known as Arun Kasi, had been jailed after being found in contempt of court following his statements criticising the decision in a court case.

Joy said Arun looks"reasonably well under the circumstances", adding that Arun looks forward to coming out from prison. Justice Ramly Ali had held that Arun Kasi's contemptuous statements against the Federal Court were serious and tarnished the good name of the judiciary, undermined public confidence in the judiciary, and ridiculed, scandalised and offended the dignity, integrity and impartiality of the court.

 

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