Selangor state executive councillor Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad was charged in the High Court in Shah Alam today with organising the 'Black 505' rally without a permit at the MBPJ Stadium in Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, three years ago.

Nik Nazmi, 34, who was charged for the third time on the offence, pleaded not guilty before Judge Ghazali Cha.

Nik Nazmi, who is also the state's education, human capital development, science, technology and innovation committee chairperson, was charged with failing to give at least 10 days' notice to the Petaling district police on the rally which was held at the stadium at 8.30pm on May 8, 2013.

He was charged under Section 9 (1) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 and punishable under Section 9(5) of the same act, which carries a maximum fine of RM10,000, if convicted.

Nik Nazmi, who is also the head of PKR Youth wing Angkatan Muda Keadilan, was charged for the first time on May 17, 2013.

He then applied to have the charge set aside but was denied by the Shah Alam High Court on Nov 1, 2013.

On April 25, 2014, the Court of Appeal had allowed Nik Nazmi's appeal to strike out the charge.

He was first charged on Feb 6, 2014 but on May 6, 2014, the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court acquitted him based on the appellate court's decision.

However, the Appeals Court in another case decided that the 10-day notice was a must, hence, Nik Azmi is facing the charge again.

In today's proceedings, the court set Feb 19 for re-mention and June 13 to 16 for trial. Bail was allowed at RM1,000 with one surety.

Nik Nazmi's counsel Syahredzan Johan, when met afterwards, said he would be filing an application this week to strike out the charge.

Deputy public prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin appeared for the prosecution.

- Bernama