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2023 MarsdenLR 1854

HIGH COURT MALAYA KUALA LUMPUR
KHARISMA WIRA SDN BHD – Appellant
Versus
KETUA SETIAUSAHA KEMENTERIAN PERTAHANAN MALAYSIA & ORS – Respondent

Petitioner Advocates:Alan Wong,Kavyaasrini ,Respondent Advocate: Zulyana Zollkapli

Judgement Key Points

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Question 1?

How to determine whether a court can grant interim injunctions against the Government under the Government Proceedings Act 1956 (GPA) and the Specific Relief Act 1950 (SRA) in relation to performance bonds?

Question 2?

What is the test for unconscionability in restraining the calling of on-demand performance bonds pending arbitration?

Question 3?

What are the standards for balance of convenience and public interest when issuing interim relief against government entities in contractual/arbitration contexts?

Table of Content
1. injunctions sought under arbitration act. (Para 1 , 2)
2. background of the contract and related disputes. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7)
3. plaintiff argues bad faith in bond call. (Para 8)
4. defendants contest injunction application. (Para 9 , 10)
5. legal foundation for interim measures under arbitration act. (Para 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15)
6. court's jurisdiction to grant injunction against government. (Para 16 , 17 , 18)
7. legal provisions against granting injunctions to government. (Para 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23)
8. court's interpretation of binding authority. (Para 24 , 25 , 26)
9. court adheres to precedent despite evolving law. (Para 27 , 28 , 29)
10. court dismisses os due to lack of jurisdiction. (Para 30 , 31)
11. unconscionability not established; contractual disputes remain. (Para 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39)
12. public interest favors government's duty performance. (Para 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46)
13. judgment concludes with dismissal of plaintiff's claims. (Para 47)

Liza Chan Sow Keng J:

Introduction

[1] This Amended Originating Summons ("OS") was filed on 17 November 2022 by the Plaintiff against the Defendants for interim measures as follows pursuant

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