[2013] 2 CLJ 686 PP v. SHAHRUL AZUWAN ADANAN & ANOR HIGH COURT MALAYA, SHAH ALAM ABDUL RAHMAN SEBLI J [CRIMINAL APPEALS NO: 41H, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 290-07-2012, 345-09-2012] 18 OCTOBER 2012 ANIMALS : Domestic animal - Ill-treatment - Accused running cat boarding business - Cats either missing or in deplorable conditions - Whether causing unnecessary pain or suffering to animals - Whether accused fell within definition of 'person' or 'owner' - Animals Act 1953, s. 44 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE : Plea of guilty - Mitigating factors - Whether Magistrate had authority to pass sentence of imprisonment without first giving option of paying fine - Whether sentence passed sufficient punishment CRIMINAL PROCEDURE : Sentencing - Deterrence - Public interest - Cruelty to animals - Whether cruel act warrants custodial sentence - Whether sentence commensurate with seriousness of offence and reflect degree of public disapproval - Factors considered in enhancing sent...