Judiciary Subcategories

Subcategories are listed below to provide more narrow searching within the Judiciary category.

Knowledge Base Issues

What are the jurisdictions of the Sessions Court? 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. A Sessions Court (Malay:...
What is Federal Court? What are the functions of the Federal Court?
The Federal Court (Malay: Mahkamah Persekutuan) is the highest court within the hierarchy of legal jurisdictions in Malaysia. It was established under Article 121(2) of the Federal Constitution....
1 2 3
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(1) and (2), Part XV of the Federal Constitution Part XV PROCEEDINGS AGAINST...
What is the court etiquette in Malaysia? What are the dos and don'ts in a court?
You must present yourself in a clean and professional manner. No sleeveless shirt, clothing appealing in style and colour, shorts, mini skirts (above knee-length), jeans, slippers, caps, helmet or...
What is a Court for Children? What are the functions of the Court for Children?
A Court for Children was established in Malaysia under Part IV of the Child Act 2001 [Act 611] for the purpose of hearing, determining or disposing of any charge against a child. The Courts for...
1 2

1 2 3