The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has filed for a gag order to prevent discussion about Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's judicial review seeking to serve the remaining portion of his prison sentence under house arrest. The AGC claims the case involves sensitive issues, and the motion was filed after the Court of Appeal remitted the case back to the High Court for further hearing.
: The Attorney-General’s Chambers has filed for a gag order forbidding any party from discussing the issue relating to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s judicial review concerning his claims of the existence of an additional document that purportedly allows him to carry out the remaining duration of his six-year prison term under house arrest .
On Jan 6, in a majority 2-1 ruling, the Court of Appeal remitted the case to the High Court for a hearing on its merits after allowing Najib’s appeal against the High Court’s dismissal of his application for leave to initiate judicial review.
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