CASE OF THE WEEK

AMIRTHANAYAKI KUMARASAMY v. LEMBAGA KELAYAKAN PROFESION UNDANG-UNDANG, MALAYSIA
COURT OF APPEAL, PUTRAJAYA
SURIYADI HALIM OMAR JCA, WAN ADNAN MUHAMAD JCA, RAMLY ALI J
[CIVIL APPEAL NO: N-01-113-2007]
13 APRIL 2009

CIVIL PROCEDURE: Mode of commencement - Judicial review, application for - Whether must be in Form 111A, O. 53 Rules of the High Court 1980 - Whether O. 53 r. 2(1) mandatory - Whether application commenced by originating summons should be struck out - Likelihood of prejudice - Justice of the case - Application of O. 1A - Procedure and affidavit evidence, similarities between originating summons and application under O. 53

CIVIL PROCEDURE: Judicial review - Application for - Mode of commencement - Whether must be in Form 111A, O. 53 Rules of the High Court 1980 - Whether O. 53 r. 2(1) mandatory - Whether application commenced by originating summons should be struck out - Likelihood of prejudice - Justice of the case - Application of O. 1A - Procedure and affidavit evidence, similarities between originating summons and application under O. 53