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CLJ Bulletin, Issue 2009, Vol 16

24 July 2009

CLJ Law MALAYSIA

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New This Week -	1. CLJ July (Part 4) 2009
	2. CLJ Supp July (Part 2) 2009

1. CLJ July (Part 4) 2009

COURT

FEDERAL COURT

Duli Yang Amat Mulia Tunku Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj v. Datuk Captain Hamzah Mohd Noor & Another Appeal
(Writ of summons - Extension of validity - Principles applicable) [2009] 4 CLJ 329

Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi & Ors v. Sivakumar Varatharaju Naidu; Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (Intervener)
(Perak State Constitution - Resignation of State Assemblymen - Right to establish casual vacancy - Whether with Speaker or Election Commission) [2009] 4 CLJ 347

Lee Tak Suan & Anor v. Tunku Dato Seri Shahabudin & Ors
(Societies - Suits - Whether derivative action can be instituted against an unincorporated association) [2009] 4 CLJ 365

Tenaga Nasional Bhd v. Majlis Daerah Dungun
(Local government - Annual value of "holding" - Rates payable) [2009] 4 CLJ 385

HIGH COURT

The Kulim Baling Road Transport Co Sdn Bhd & Anor v. Thanimalai Munian & Anor
(Tort - Road accident - Apportionment of liability) [2009] 4 CLJ 418

Yung Kong Co Bhd v. HHH Tyre Retreading Sdn Bhd & Another Case
(Tort - Negligence - Res Ipsa Loquitur) [2009] 4 CLJ 424

SUBJECT INDEX

CIVIL PROCEDURE

Appeal - Interference by appellate court - Questions of fact and credibility - Whether appellate court should be slow to interfere
The Kulim Baling Road Transport Co Sdn Bhd & Anor v. Thanimalai Munian & Anor
(Zamani A Rahim JC) [2009] 4 CLJ 418 [HC]

Pleadings - Facts not pleaded - Claim for fire damage - Whether failure to plead subrogation fatal
Yung Kong Co Bhd v. HHH Tyre Retreading Sdn Bhd & Another Case
(David Wong Dak Wah J) [2009] 4 CLJ 424 [HC]

Rules of court - Non-compliance - Scope of O. 1A RHC 1980 - Order 1A cannot supersede fundamental or mandatory requirements of rules of court - Order 1A cannot be invoked when a party intentionally disregards compliance with rules of court - Order 1A cannot be invoked to cure failure to comply with prerequisites of O. 6 r. 7 (2A) RHC 1980
Duli Yang Amat Mulia Tunku Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj v. Datuk Captain Hamzah Mohd Noor & Another Appeal
(Zaki Tun Azmi CJ, Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya) & Augustine Paul FCJ) [2009] 4 CLJ 329 [FC]

Writ of summons - Extension of - Appeal against ex parte extension of validity of writ - Principles applicable - Mandatory prerequisites in O. 6 r. 7(2A) RHC 1980 - Plaintiff to show efforts taken to serve writ within one month of issue - Plaintiff to use due diligence to effect service at earliest possible time - Affidavit in support to provide detailed facts regarding service attempts - Application for extension of validity of writ defective for non-compliance with O. 6 r. 7(2A) RHC 1980 - Defect not curable under O. 1A RHC 1980
Duli Yang Amat Mulia Tunku Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj v. Datuk Captain Hamzah Mohd Noor & Another Appeal
(Zaki Tun Azmi CJ, Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya) & Augustine Paul FCJ) [2009] 4 CLJ 329 [FC]

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Constitution - Amendment of State Constitution - Pre-merdeka law - Amendment of Perak Constitution by a State Enactment passed after Merdeka Day - Whether valid and effective
Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi & Ors v. Sivakumar Varatharaju Naidu; Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (Intervener)
(Alauddin Mohd Sheriff PCA, Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul & James Foong FCJJ) [2009] 4 CLJ 347 [FC]

Courts - Federal Court - Jurisdiction - Reference on interpretation of Perak Constitution - Whether reference may be heard by Federal Court - Whether Perak Constitution confers jurisdiction on Federal Court
Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi & Ors v. Sivakumar Varatharaju Naidu; Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (Intervener)
(Alauddin Mohd Sheriff PCA, Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul & James Foong FCJJ) [2009] 4 CLJ 347 [FC]

Executive - Resignation of State Assemblyman - Whether right to establish casual vacancy of State Legislative Assembly seat vests in Speaker or Election Commission - Whether receipt of resignation letter by Speaker will cause seat to become vacant - Declaration of vacancy by Speaker not a proceeding of State Legislative Assembly
Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi & Ors v. Sivakumar Varatharaju Naidu; Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (Intervener)
(Alauddin Mohd Sheriff PCA, Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul & James Foong FCJJ) [2009] 4 CLJ 347 [FC]

Legislature - State legislative powers - Amendment of State Constitution - Whether Perak Constitution can be amended by a State Enactment passed after Merdeka Day - Article 162(1) Federal Constitution
Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi & Ors v. Sivakumar Varatharaju Naidu; Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (Intervener)
(Alauddin Mohd Sheriff PCA, Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul & James Foong FCJJ) [2009] 4 CLJ 347 [FC]

EVIDENCE

Appeal - Finding of fact - Whether appellate intervention warranted
The Kulim Baling Road Transport Co Sdn Bhd & Anor v. Thanimalai Munian & Anor
(Zamani A Rahim JC) [2009] 4 CLJ 418 [HC]

Presumption - Adverse inference - Evidence Act 1950, s. 114(g) - Failure by plaintiff to produce witness - Whether presumption of adverse inference to be invoked - Allegation by defendant that welding works conducted by contractor has caused fire - Denial by contractor that welding works were conducted on day of fire - Contractor's workers present on day of fire not called as witnesses - Adverse inference drawn against contractor
Yung Kong Co Bhd v. HHH Tyre Retreading Sdn Bhd & Another Case
(David Wong Dak Wah J) [2009] 4 CLJ 424 [HC]

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Rates - Annual value - Objection by ratepayer that excessive annual value imposed - Negotiations between ratepayer and rating authority - Agreement by rating authority to determine value based on principles of evaluation enunciated by Land Tribunal set up under art. 156 Federal Constitution - Whether ratepayer's failure to object and appeal under s. 144(3) Local Government Act 1976 fatal - Whether ratepayer precluded from challenging new amended valuation and rates - Whether ultra vires for rating authority to enter into agreement with ratepayer to abide by decision of Land Tribunal - Whether rating authority estopped from claiming based on present increased value - Whether doctrine of legitimate expectation applied to preclude rating authority from resiling from agreement
Tenaga Nasional Bhd v. Majlis Daerah Dungun
(Alauddin Mohd Sheriff PCA, Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Abdul Aziz Mohamad & Hashim Yusoff FCJJ) [2009] 4 CLJ 385 [FC]

TORT

Negligence - Res ipsa loquitur - Application of maxim - Whether prima facie case of negligence proved - Whether onus of proof shifted to defendant
Yung Kong Co Bhd v. HHH Tyre Retreading Sdn Bhd & Another Case
(David Wong Dak Wah J) [2009] 4 CLJ 424 [HC]

Road accident - Liability - Collision from the rear - Whether on a 50:50 basis
The Kulim Baling Road Transport Co Sdn Bhd & Anor v. Thanimalai Munian & Anor
(Zamani A Rahim JC) [2009] 4 CLJ 418 [HC]

Rule in Rylands v. Fletcher - Escape of fire sparks to adjoining building causing fire - Whether welding works a non natural use of land - Sparks from welding works on plaintiff's land escaped to defendant's premises - Whether plaintiff responsible for damages caused - Duty of care to ensure that welding works did not cause any damage
Yung Kong Co Bhd v. HHH Tyre Retreading Sdn Bhd & Another Case
(David Wong Dak Wah J) [2009] 4 CLJ 424 [HC]

UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS

Societies - Suits - Whether derivative proceedings can be instituted against a society - Selangor Turf Club - Allegation of mismanagement by management committee - Derivative action commenced against management committee on behalf of all members - Selangor Turf Club a legal entity and susceptible to application of rule in Foss v. Harbottle - Derivative action allowed
Lee Tak Suan & Anor v. Tunku Dato Seri Shahabudin & Ors
(Richard Malanjum CJ (Sabah & Sarawak), Abdul Aziz Mohamad & Hashim Yusoff FCJJ) [2009] 4 CLJ 365 [FC]

2. CLJ Supp July (Part 2) 2009

COURT

HIGH COURT

BIMB Musyarakah Satu Sdn Bhd v. Lee Kik Hooi & Ors
(Agreement - Put option agreement - Enforcement) [2009] 8 CLJ 529

Capital Dynasty Sdn Bhd v. Chiang Bing & Ors
(Company law - Arrangement, scheme of - Petition for sanction - Companies Act 1965, s. 176(4)) [2009] 8 CLJ 544

Dato' Muhamad Farid Hj Ahmad Ridhwan lwn. PP
(Undang-undang hasil - Cukai - Kegagalan meremitkan amaun cukai) [2009] 8 CLJ 558

Potensi Bernas Sdn Bhd v. Datu Badaruddin Datu Mustapha
(Constitutional law - Courts - Jurisdiction - Conflict of jurisdiction) [2009] 8 CLJ 573

PP v. Nagalingam S Fathinathan
(Penal Code - Section 304 - Culpable homicide not amounting to murder) [2009] 8 CLJ 582

PP v. Ng Pak Nang
(Criminal law - Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 - Section 39B(1)(a) - Trafficking in 11.6 grams monoacetylmorphines and 10.44 grams heroin) [2009] 8 CLJ 592

Rhb Bank Bhd v. Tan Khay Guan
(Civil procedure - Stay of proceedings - Concurrent civil and criminal proceedings) [2009] 8 CLJ 612

SUBJECT INDEX

CIVIL PROCEDURE

Stay of proceedings - Concurrent civil and criminal proceedings - Whether civil proceedings ought to be stayed pending completion of criminal proceedings - Proper approach - Whether disclosure of defence in civil proceedings would lead to potential miscarriage of justice in criminal proceedings - Whether justice of the case required civil proceedings be proceeded
Rhb Bank Bhd v. Tan Khay Guan
(Sofian Abd Razak J) [2009] 8 CLJ 612 [HC]

COMPANY LAW

Arrangement, scheme of - Petition for sanction - Companies Act 1965, s. 176(4) - Scheme of arrangement proposed by liquidators for petitioner at Court Convened Creditors' Meeting - Scheme creditors voted in favour of - Objections by respondents - Classification of respondents as Scheme Creditors - Whether justified - Involvement of Secured Creditor classified together as Scheme Creditor and allowed to vote - Whether justified - Whether respondents through their conduct had waived their rights to object to SOA being sanctioned - Whether respondents' objections to petition had merit - Whether petition allowed
Capital Dynasty Sdn Bhd v. Chiang Bing & Ors
(Ramly Ali J) [2009] 8 CLJ 544 [HC]

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Courts - Jurisdiction - Conflict of jurisdiction - Civil and Syariah Courts - Whether jurisdiction of Syariah High Courts of Sabah confined to state of Sabah - Whether Federal Territory of Labuan beyond jurisdictional reach of Syariah High Court - Whether Syariah High Court had jurisdiction to grant injunction order - Whether injunction restraining defendant manifestly unjust to non-Muslim shareholders - Whether injunction null and void
Potensi Bernas Sdn Bhd v. Datu Badaruddin Datu Mustapha
(Abdul Rahman Sebli JC) [2009] 8 CLJ 573 [HC]

CONTRACT

Agreement - Put option agreement - Enforcement - Whether plaintiff entitled to enforce a put option agreement - Whether transfer of shares involved disposition or dissipation of company's property - Companies Act 1965, s. 223 - Whether applicable - Whether put option agreement valid - Whether there was mala fide on plaintiff's part
BIMB Musyarakah Satu Sdn Bhd v. Lee Kik Hooi & Ors
(Nallini Pathmanathan JC) [2009] 8 CLJ 529 [HC]

CRIMINAL LAW

Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 - Section 39B(1)(a) - Trafficking in 11.6 grams monoacetylmorphines and 10.44 grams heroin - Credibility of witnesses - Whether variations of testimonies could be construed adversely against credit of witnesses - Whether PW1's evidence relating to arrest of accused and seizure of drugs fully corroborated in material particulars by evidence of others - Defence of accused - Whether a simple denial - Whether insufficient without other proof to reasonably dislodge prosecution's case - Whether rebutted statutory presumption under s. 37(da)(iiia) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952
PP v. Ng Pak Nang
(Ahmadi Asnawi JC) [2009] 8 CLJ 592 [HC]

Penal Code - Section 304 - Culpable homicide not amounting to murder - Sentence - Factors considered - Public interest - Gravity of type of offence committed - Plea of guilty - Whether a mitigating factor - Whether accused entitled to discount or credit for having pleaded guilty
PP v. Nagalingam S Fathinathan
(Su Geok Yiam J) [2009] 8 CLJ 582 [HC]

LAND LAW

Injunction - Order of injunction - Injunction restraining defendant from dealing with property in Labuan - Order issued by Syariah High Court in Sabah - Whether jurisdiction of Syariah High Courts of Sabah confined to state of Sabah - Whether Federal Territory of Labuan beyond jurisdictional reach of Syariah High Court - Whether Syariah High Court had jurisdiction to grant injunction order - Whether injunction restraining defendant manifestly unjust to non-Muslim shareholders - Whether injunction null and void
Potensi Bernas Sdn Bhd v. Datu Badaruddin Datu Mustapha
(Abdul Rahman Sebli JC) [2009] 8 CLJ 573 [HC]

INDEKS PERKARA

UNDANG-UNDANG HASIL

Cukai - Kegagalan meremitkan amaun cukai - Pengarah Syarikat gagal membayar amaun cukai yang perlu dipotong dan dibayar olehnya daripada saraan pekerja kepada Ketua Pengarah Hasil Dalam Negeri - Pindaan pertuduhan dengan memasukkan s. 75 Akta Cukai Pendapatan 1967 ('ACP 1967') - Sama ada tindakan melakukan pendakwaan terhadap perayu berdasarkan peruntukan
s. 75 ACP 1967 dan dihukum di bawah k. 17 Kaedah-kaedah Cukai Pendapatan (Potongan Dari Saraan) 1994 ('KKCP 1994') adalah tidak sah - Memasukkan s. 75 ACP 1967 dan k. 10(1) KKCP 1994 di dalam satu pertuduhan - Sama ada memprejudiskan perayu - Sama ada pertuduhan-pertuduhan yang dikenakan terhadap perayu cacat dan bersifat ultra vires
Dato' Muhamad Farid Hj Ahmad Ridhwan lwn. PP
(Suraya Othman H) [2009] 8 CLJ 558 [HC]

CASE OF THE WEEK

JOHOR COASTAL DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD v. CONSTRAJAYA SDN BHD

CONTRACT: Sale and purchase of property - Claim for repayment of moneys paid following termination of agreement - Whether vendor could retain moneys paid as reasonable compensation - Whether s. 75 Contracts Act 1950 applicable - Whether Selva Kumar Murugiah v. Thiagarajah Retnasamy good law - Whether contracting parties could contract out of s. 75

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