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Anwar’s referral application to determine PM’s immunity dismissed
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V Anbalagan
The eight legal questions posed by the prime minister failed to cross the threshold set out under Section 84 of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wanted the apex court to rule whether Articles 39, 40 and 43 of the Federal Constitution grant him qualified immunity from a suit filed by a former research assistant. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has dismissed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s reference application to the Federal Court to determine if he is entitled to immunity from a civil suit filed by a former research assistant.
Justice Roz Mawar Rozain said the eight legal questions posed by the prime minister failed to cross the threshold set out under Section 84 of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964.
“None of the articles cited in the Federal Constitution, as argued by the defendants’ lawyers, gave rise to any real, substantial and justiciable questions of law that required a determination by the Federal Court,” she said.
Roz Mawar said the trial of Yusoff Rawther’s suit, scheduled to begin on June 16, will proceed as planned at 9am on that day.
She also refused a stay of proceedings by Anwar’s lawyer, Alan Wong.
“Sorry, my hands are tied,” she said, adding that the defendant could file an application for a stay in the Court of Appeal.
The prime minister wanted the apex court to rule whether Articles 39, 40 and 43 of the Federal Constitution grant him qualified immunity from a suit filed by Yusoff four years ago.
The suit relates to events which allegedly took place before Anwar took office on Nov 24, 2022.
MORE TO COME
Justice Roz Mawar Rozain said the eight legal questions posed by the prime minister failed to cross the threshold set out under Section 84 of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964.
“None of the articles cited in the Federal Constitution, as argued by the defendants’ lawyers, gave rise to any real, substantial and justiciable questions of law that required a determination by the Federal Court,” she said.
Roz Mawar said the trial of Yusoff Rawther’s suit, scheduled to begin on June 16, will proceed as planned at 9am on that day.
She also refused a stay of proceedings by Anwar’s lawyer, Alan Wong.
“Sorry, my hands are tied,” she said, adding that the defendant could file an application for a stay in the Court of Appeal.
The prime minister wanted the apex court to rule whether Articles 39, 40 and 43 of the Federal Constitution grant him qualified immunity from a suit filed by Yusoff four years ago.
The suit relates to events which allegedly took place before Anwar took office on Nov 24, 2022.
MORE TO COME
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