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Land deal - Najib, Rosmah deny any conspiracy against Deepak

Land deal - Najib, Rosmah deny any conspiracy against Deepak

The land deal is supposed to see the construction of the National Defence Study Centre.
CJ: Nothing wrong in US' DOJ training local judges

CJ: Nothing wrong in US' DOJ training local judges

Richard Malanjum says the department merely shared tips on handling cases they were well versed in. 

Consider community service as a form of punishment - CJ

Consider community service as a form of punishment - CJ

UPDATED 3.26PM | Richard Malanjum says this could be meted out for lesser offences.

Bar urges Harapan gov't to fulfil manifesto pledge to repeal oppressive laws

Bar urges Harapan gov't to fulfil manifesto pledge to repeal oppressive laws

UPDATED 2.57PM | Its president George Varughese says existing laws are sufficient to replace Sedition Act, Poca, Pota and others.

AG calls on legal practitioners to embark on new journey to promote justice

AG calls on legal practitioners to embark on new journey to promote justice

He laments that the administration of justice has not been immune from the cancer of corruption.
Yeo vs Jamal case goes to trial after mediation fails

Yeo vs Jamal case goes to trial after mediation fails

The judge ordered trial on April 26, May 7 and May 8 for the defamation suit filed by the minister.

Sivarraajh loses bid to challenge five-year election ban

Sivarraajh loses bid to challenge five-year election ban

UPDATED 7.01PM | No illegality in EC's statement that MIC veep will be barred from polls for five years, says High Court.
AGC to object to bids by Najib and Shafee to remove Sri Ram

AGC to object to bids by Najib and Shafee to remove Sri Ram

UPDATED 12.10PM | Objection will be made on grounds of duplicate bids to remove Sri Ram as lead prosecutor. 

Two foreigners on death row mount challenge against drugs law

Two foreigners on death row mount challenge against drugs law

The Philippine and Thai nationals say Section 37A of the DDA violates their fundamental liberties.

Lip Eng striking out MCA suit hinges on Guan Eng appeal

Lip Eng striking out MCA suit hinges on Guan Eng appeal

The case revolves around whether political parties can sue individuals for defamation.
VK Lingam fails to set aside six months' jail sentence

VK Lingam fails to set aside six months' jail sentence

Federal Court rules the lawyer does not meet the threshold to review the decision made by another bench. 

JJ's mother files affidavit for RM2.1b claim on son's estate

JJ's mother files affidavit for RM2.1b claim on son's estate

The affidavit-in-reply is in response to a striking out application by Aminah Abdullah's former daughter-in-law.

Isa asked to file defence in multimillion-ringgit FGV suit

Isa asked to file defence in multimillion-ringgit FGV suit

UPDATED 1.20PM | The former Felda chairperson has to do this by Feb 4, says his lawyer. 

Sivarraajh gets court order to challenge EC's decision

Sivarraajh gets court order to challenge EC's decision

UPDATED 12.09PM | High Court allows MIC veep to challenge the bar against him contesting in the Camerons by-election.

Court fixes Monday for Roger Ng's bail bid pending extradition case

Court fixes Monday for Roger Ng's bail bid pending extradition case

UPDATED 3.16PM | The lawyer for Goldman Sachs ex-banker cites previous cases where bail was granted and limited access to Ng. 

Form 14 for Tasek Gelugor seat unsealed, copies given to lawyers

Form 14 for Tasek Gelugor seat unsealed, copies given to lawyers

Marzuki Yahya and MP Shabudin Yahaya are bound by secrecy over the details contained in the form.

Sg Koyan Bersatu backs Manogaran as candidate for Cameron

Sg Koyan Bersatu backs Manogaran as candidate for Cameron

The Bersatu branch is within the Jelai state seat held by BN menteri besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.

AG awaiting reply from minister on G25 book ban

AG awaiting reply from minister on G25 book ban

The book on moderate Islam was banned by the former BN administration.
Smokers club members file judicial review to challenge smoking ban

Smokers club members file judicial review to challenge smoking ban

UPDATED 7.41PM | They say the no-smoking directive at eateries by the gov't was against their constitutional rights. 

Najib and Rosmah apply to strike out Deepak's suit

Najib and Rosmah apply to strike out Deepak's suit

Their defence to the carpet bussinessperson's suit was also filed today, announces the couple's lawyer.

Rafizi to send representation letter to AG for review of Tabung Haji charge

Rafizi to send representation letter to AG for review of Tabung Haji charge

A representation letter is usually sent to either drop or reduce a charge.

Inquest into Adib's death to be held in Shah Alam

Inquest into Adib's death to be held in Shah Alam

AGC filed the papers at the Shah Alam registrar yesterday.

S'wak appeal over Pujut seat fixed for Feb 28 at Federal Court

S'wak appeal over Pujut seat fixed for Feb 28 at Federal Court

The appeal is by the state assembly speaker and Sarawak's second finance minister.

New law: Divorced dads must pay child maintenance until varsity

New law: Divorced dads must pay child maintenance until varsity

It's a wonderful Christmas present for many mothers, says lawyer Honey Tan.