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Federal Court rules Penang has no power to set up PPS

Federal Court rules Penang has no power to set up PPS

Judge says that there is no provision in the Local Gov't Act allowing for the establishment of the unit.

Court dismisses appeal by 372 Felda settlers

Court dismisses appeal by 372 Felda settlers

They were also to pay a total of RM472,000 in costs to Felda and Felda Palm Industries.

Gov’t to file for leave to appeal over court’s ruling on PPS

Gov’t to file for leave to appeal over court’s ruling on PPS

Attorney-general Apandi says a bid for leave to appeal to the Federal Court would be filed.

March 16 decision on appellants’ final bid in Sosilawati case

March 16 decision on appellants’ final bid in Sosilawati case

N Pathmanabhan and three farmhands were sentenced to death by the High Court on May 23, 2013.

Retrial for driver convicted in Ambank founder's murder case

Retrial for driver convicted in Ambank founder's murder case

Court sets Dec 19 for mention of accused's case at High Court before new judge, directs that accused be placed under remand.

Appeals Court strikes out MAB as defendant in MH370 lawsuit

Appeals Court strikes out MAB as defendant in MH370 lawsuit

Following this, the only defendant in the suit is Malaysia Airlines System Berhad (MAS).

Utusan Melayu fails to get leave to appeal over WWWI number plate

Utusan Melayu fails to get leave to appeal over WWWI number plate

As a result, former Perak MB Nizar is expected to get RM250,000 in a defamation suit.

Uthaya’s appeal over RCI on prison reforms dismissed

Uthaya’s appeal over RCI on prison reforms dismissed

A three-person panel rules that the lawyer’s appeal was incompetent.

Appeals Court doubles jail term for duo for smuggling migrants

Appeals Court doubles jail term for duo for smuggling migrants

Mohd Asli Nayan, 45, and Abdullah Bueto, 39, were initially sentenced to three years jail each.

‘Only Federal Court empowered to decide on constitutionality of law’

‘Only Federal Court empowered to decide on constitutionality of law’

The court says this in striking out an appeal by former Transmile CEO Gan Boon Aun.

Man who raped step-daughter fails to get conviction set aside

Man who raped step-daughter fails to get conviction set aside

However, the Court of Appeal reduced the man’s sentence to 12 years and 10 strokes.
Federal Court dismisses Tiong’s appeal over confidentiality of sources

Federal Court dismisses Tiong’s appeal over confidentiality of sources

Bintulu MP ordered to pay costs to journalist Joseph Sipalan and Ong Tee Keat.
Penang gov't gets leave to begin judicial review on PPS

Penang gov't gets leave to begin judicial review on PPS

This is to challenge the Home Ministry's order in declaring the Voluntary Patrol Unit (PPS) as an illegal organisation.
Death sentence of Indonesian for murder of bank officer upheld

Death sentence of Indonesian for murder of bank officer upheld

La Ode Ardi Rasila has one more option, that is to appeal to the Pardons Board.
Lawyer: Selangor assembly has no power to summon non-member

Lawyer: Selangor assembly has no power to summon non-member

Firoz Hussein submits that the summons can’t be considered as part of assembly proceedings.
Appeals Court: Sosilawati is dead, appellants were perpetrators

Appeals Court: Sosilawati is dead, appellants were perpetrators

Counsel representing Matan tells reporters that all the appellants would appeal.
Appeals court upholds ex-tow truck driver’s death sentence

Appeals court upholds ex-tow truck driver’s death sentence

Koong Swee Kwan’s conviction for the murder of Hussain Ahmad Najadi upheld.
Collector of toy soldiers, with a profound passion for law

Collector of toy soldiers, with a profound passion for law

INTERVIEW | Retired Federal Court judge Jeffrey Tan Kok Wha remains a child at heart...
Appeals Court hikes damages for Nirmala to RM349,496

Appeals Court hikes damages for Nirmala to RM349,496

This is for her civil claim against her ex-employer for injuries and pain.

Utusan wins appeal over Guan Eng’s suit

Utusan wins appeal over Guan Eng’s suit

Court of Appeal sets aside order for it to pay RM200,000 in damages to the CM.
PAS candidates’ bid for leave to appeal dismissed

PAS candidates’ bid for leave to appeal dismissed

FREE They sought leave to appeal to reinstate their civil suits against two BN reps.
Ex-Perak Syariah judge to spend Aidilfitri behind bars

Ex-Perak Syariah judge to spend Aidilfitri behind bars

FREE Court of Appeal in Putrajaya sentences him to six years’ jail for corruption.
Verdict tomorrow in appeal over Jill Ireland case

Verdict tomorrow in appeal over Jill Ireland case

FREE On April 23, the Appeals Court reserved its decision after hearing submissions.
‘Rule that woman’s domicile must follow husband invalid’

‘Rule that woman’s domicile must follow husband invalid’

FREE Pauline Chai’s counsel submits it violates the right of being equal before the law.