What power does the Sessions Court have?
The Sessions Court of Malaysia has jurisdiction to try all offences other than offences punishable by death penalty. Its jurisdiction is wider than the Magistrates Court. It is under the Section 64 of the Subordinate Courts Act 1948 (Malay ...
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What are the jurisdictions of the High Court?
There are two (2) High Courts having coordinate jurisdiction in Malaysia, namely the High Court in Malaya and the High Court in Sabah and Sarawak.
The High Court may act as a court of first instance and appellate court.
The High Cour ...
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What are the jurisdictions of the Court of Appeal?
The Court of Appeal in Malaysia is limited to only perform the function of an Appellate Court. Either in the exercise of its original jurisdiction or in the exercise of its appellate revisionary jurisdiction in respect of any criminal matt ...
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What is a Special Court? What are the functions of the Special Court?
The setting up of the Special Court in 1993 became a major turning point in the legal system in Malaysia.
Article 182(2) of the Federal Constitution states that "<i>any proceeding by or against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong or th ...
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Who heads the Judiciary of Malaysia?
The Chief Justice (CJ) of Malaysia, also known as the <b>Ketua Hakim Negara</b> in Malay, heads the Judiciary of Malaysian. The title Chief Justice, is formerly known as the <i>Lord President</i> until 1994.
The ...
