The Kuala Lumpur High Court (appellate and special powers division) today deferred judgment to Oct 13, in an application for judicial review filed by Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo.

Gobind is seeking to lift a suspension order that has kept him out of Parliament for 12 months since March 16.

Judicial Commissioner Mohd Ariff Md Yusof said he needs time to study the clarification and further submissions by both parties.

“The court will deliver its decision on Oct 13 at 11am,” he said.

The clarification was on the issue of whether the minister had rightfully put the motion to the House to suspend Gobind.

karpal singh and jalan duta court house Karpal Singh, representing his son, had argued this should have been done on the day of the alleged offence.

In Gobind’s case, Karpal said the motion was tabled several days after the alleged offence. This, he pointed out, “did not follow provisions under the Standing Orders”.

Senior federal counsel Azizah Nawawi submitted that the minister had acted correctly, following provisions under the House of Parliament and Privileges Act 1952.

gobind singh deo jalan duta court 230409 07 Both parties had submitted written submissions to the judge before the Hari Raya break.

Gobind was suspended without any allowances and benefits following his outburst in Parliament against then deputy premier (now premier) Najib Abdul Razak.

He had linked Najib with the murder of Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu, calling him a "murderer" in the process.

(Najib has consistently denied any involvement in the murder. Two police personnel have since been found guilty but are appealing the verdict.)

Gobind’s application

Gobind had filed his originating summons on April 23 against the speaker, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz, the Dewan Rakyat secretary and the government over the suspension.

In his suit, Gobind is asking that his suspension as a member of parliament be declared null and void, as well of having no effect and being unconstitutional.

He also wants the letter notifying him of his suspension signed by Parliament secretary Roosmee Hamzah and the orders contained in the letter to be declared unenforceable in law.

Gobind is further seeking a declaration to reinstate remuneration and other benefits that are constitutionally granted to a parliamentarian under Article 64 of the federal constitution.