Back
HIGH COURT (KUALA LUMPUR)
WAN AHMAD FARID WAN SALLEH, J
Adam Lee Shiong Lim – Appellant
Versus
Mahkamah Rayuan Syariah Wilayah Persekutuan & Ors – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. facts surrounding applicant's conversion and legal actions. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. claim for judicial review of kl syariah orders. (Para 7 , 8 , 11) |
| 3. jurisdiction of syariah courts related to conversion. (Para 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 4. arguments against jurisdiction derived by implication. (Para 15 , 18 , 19) |
| 5. freedom of religion under federal law and its implications. (Para 28 , 29 , 30) |
| 6. allegations of illegality regarding syariah court orders. (Para 32) |
| 7. civil court's jurisdiction over syariah court decisions. (Para 33 , 34 , 35) |
| 8. distinction in jurisdiction for renunciation eg. islam. (Para 36 , 37 , 40) |
| 9. decision on judicial review over syariah decisions. (Para 41 , 43 , 44) |
JUDGMENT
The Factual Background
[1]The applicant converted to Islam on 26.7.2010 at the Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (“MAIWP”), the 3rd respondent herein. His conversion was duly registered by the Registrar of Muallafs of the 3rd respondent. After his conversion, the applicant married Hayati binti Jamalul (“Hayati”) on 14.10.2010.
[2]Unfortunately, the marriage did not last. It ended up in a divorce. The divorce was recorded by the Kuala Lumpur Syariah Subordinate Court on 17.9
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
