Bid to challenge Chief Justice's appointment to be heard on Dec 7

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here set to hear the leave application for a judicial review filed by Parti Amanah Negara assistant secretary Abang Ahmad Kerdee Abang Masagus against the appointment of Tun Md Raus Sharif as Chief Justice and additional Federal Court judge on Dec 7.

Counsel Nadzratun Naim Hammad Azizi representing Abang Ahmad Kerdee told reporters that High Court Judge Datin Azizah Nawawi set the date in chambers after the case was mentioned before her yesterday.

Also present were senior federal counsel Suzana Atan who appeared for Md Raus as the respondent.

Abang Ahmad Kerdee filed the application on Nov 1, seeking a declaration that the Md Raus' appointment as an additional Federal Court judge on Aug 4, 2017, under Article 122(1A) of the Federal Constitution was unconstitutional, null and void.

He also sought a writ quo warrant requiring the respondent to show cause, confirmation and reason for taking up the posts.

Abang Ahmad Kerdee also sought a certiorari order to cancel the respondent's appointment as an additional Federal Court judge and Chief Justice, as well as an injunction order to prevent the respondent and/or his agents to perform his obligations, functions and duties whether as an additional Federal Court judge or the Chief Justice. - Bernama