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Order 45 r 5 - Penal Notice Mandatory

  • Requires endorsement of penal notice on judgment/order for enforcement via committal where a person refuses/neglects to do or abstain from an act within specified time; failure is fatal: Not having a penal notice in the Judgment breaches O 45 r 7(4) of the ROC; the requirement for a penal notice (under O 45 r 7) to be indorsed on the judgment to be enforced under O 45 r 5 — applies to a proceeding where a party seeks to compel the person to do an act or to abstain from doing an act ["

    BADAN PENGURUSAN BERSAMA GURNEY PARAGON RESIDENTIAL vs HUNZA PROPERTIES (GURNEY) SDN BHD & ORS - High Court

    "]; Hence, the indorsement of the penal notice under O 45 r 7(4) of the Rules is a mandatory prerequisite before the same can be executed via committal proceedings. The failure to insert the said penal notice is fatal to the application herein ["

    OSSG MANAGEMENT SDN BHD vs PLATINUM EDEN ASSET MANAGEMENT SDN BHD & ANOR (ENCL 70) - High Court

    "]; The failure of the applicant to indorse the penal notice on the consent judgment is fatal ["

    OSSG MANAGEMENT SDN BHD vs PLATINUM EDEN ASSET MANAGEMENT SDN BHD & ANOR (ENCL 70) - High Court

    "] ["

    ANG PI KUI vs LEE WEE TECK & ANOR; RANHILL SAJ SDN BHD (RESPONDENT) - High Court

    "] [](https://supremetoday.ai/doc/judgement/MY_MLRH_2022_4_MLRH_209) ["

    Ang Pi Kui vs Lee Wee Teck & Anor (Ranhill Saj Sdn Bhd respondent) - High Court

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  • Applies only to judgments/orders specifying time-bound acts: Order 45 r 5(1)(a) in turn applies only when 'a person required by a judgment or order to do an act within a time specified in the judgment or order refuses or neglects to do it' ["

    OSSG MANAGEMENT SDN BHD vs PLATINUM EDEN ASSET MANAGEMENT SDN BHD & ANOR (ENCL 70) - High Court

    "]
  • Penal notice informs of potential sanctions: Only by endorsing the penal notice will it give notice to the Alleged Contemnors that they may potentially face penal sanctions if they fail to abide by the said order ["

    Greenpower Value Sdn Bhd vs Universal Trustee & Ors - High Court

    "] [](https://supremetoday.ai/doc/judgement/MY_MLRH_2022_4_MLRH_209) ["

    Ang Pi Kui vs Lee Wee Teck & Anor (Ranhill Saj Sdn Bhd respondent) - High Court

    "]

Order 52 - No Penal Notice Requirement

  • Contempt proceedings under O 52 do not mandate penal notice on the order/judgment: Under O 52, there is no requirement for a penal notice to be indorsed on the specific order or judgment that is sought to be enforced for contempt ["

    BADAN PENGURUSAN BERSAMA GURNEY PARAGON RESIDENTIAL vs HUNZA PROPERTIES (GURNEY) SDN BHD & ORS - High Court

    "]; In O 52 there is no mandatory requirement of a penal notice to be endorsed in the Order sought to be enforced by the Applicant ["

    MUHAMMAD SAID AMIN vs HASZERI HUSSIN (ENCL 31) - High Court

    "]
  • Focuses on notice to show cause (O 52 r 2B, r 4): Order 52 r 2B of the ROC 2012 provides: Other Cases of Contempt (O 52 r 2B) 2B. In all other cases of contempt of Court, a formal notice to show cause why he should not be committed to the prison or fined shall be served personally ["

    ANG PI KUI vs LEE WEE TECK & ANOR; RANHILL SAJ SDN BHD (RESPONDENT) - High Court

    "] ["

    Ang Pi Kui vs Lee Wee Teck & Anor (Ranhill Saj Sdn Bhd respondent) - High Court

    "]
  • Distinguished from O 45: That was the reason why I held that the penal notice was required to be endorsed in the Order in view of the requirements of O 45 r 7(4)(a) of the RHC (for O 45 cases) ["

    MUHAMMAD SAID AMIN vs HASZERI HUSSIN (ENCL 31) - High Court

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Analysis and Conclusion

  • Core Distinction: O 45 r 5 enforcement demands strict penal notice endorsement (O 45 r 7(4)) for time-bound acts, with non-compliance fatal to committal; O 52 contempt allows proceedings without it, relying on show cause notice instead: Whether a penal notice is a prerequisite ["47"] It is the view of this Court if the Consent Order was meant to have penal implications, it must bear an endorsement of a penal notice (contextually for O 45) ["

    Greenpower Value Sdn Bhd vs Universal Trustee & Ors - High Court

    "] ["

    TAN KANG HO vs MAO SHENG MARKETING (M) SDN BHD & ORS - High Court

    "]; courts differentiate paths, e.g., O 52 not requiring O 45 r 5/7 first ["

    Prestawira Sdn Bhd vs Sam Hup Huat Sdn Bhd - High Court

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  • Penal notice optional/enforceable only for O 45 committal, not writs/O 52: A penal notice is only necessary to enforce the order or judgment by way of committal proceedings as specifically provided for under Order 45 rule 7 of the RHC 1980 ["

    PENGURUSAN DANAHARTA NASIONAL BERHAD vs YONG WAN HOI & ANOR (NO 2) - High Court

    "] [](https://supremetoday.ai/doc/judgement/MY_MLRH_2007_5_MLRH_624)
Substantive Enforcement vs Procedural Committal: Order 45 Rule 5 and Order 52 Explained

Order 45 r5 vs Order 52 Penal Notice: Key Differences Explained

In the realm of enforcing court orders, particularly injunctions, understanding procedural nuances can make or break a case. A common query among legal professionals and litigants is: What is the distinction between Order 45 r 5 and Order 52 penal notice? This question arises frequently in contexts involving alleged breaches of court orders, where committal for contempt is sought. While these provisions under the Rules of Court (RC) in Malaysia are often invoked together, they serve distinct roles—one substantive, the other procedural. This blog post breaks down their differences, drawing from judicial interpretations and practical applications, to help you navigate enforcement proceedings effectively.

Important Disclaimer: This article provides general information based on available legal documents and is not intended as specific legal advice. Consult a qualified lawyer for advice tailored to your circumstances.

Main Legal Finding: Substantive vs Procedural Mechanisms

Order 45 Rule 5 (O 45 r 5) RC offers the substantive mechanism for enforcing judgments or orders that require a person to do or abstain from an act, typically through committal with leave of the court. It applies directly to disobedience, such as breaching an injunction. In contrast, Order 52 RC governs the procedural aspects of committal proceedings, including applications for leave (e.g., under r 2(2) or r 3), the need for affidavits verifying facts, and substantiating contempt beyond reasonable doubt.

CHAN ENG LEONG & ANOR vs GOH CHOON KIMN & ORS (ENCLS 70 & 59) - 2021 MarsdenLR 1345

TAN SRI DATO DR ROZALI ISMAIL & ORS vs LIM PANG CHEONG & ORS - 2011 MarsdenLR 1312

The documents reviewed do not explicitly reference a 'penal notice' under Order 52, but they highlight Order 52's role in securing procedural leave for committal applications stemming from breaches enforceable under O 45 r 5. This interplay underscores that while O 45 r 5 identifies what can be enforced (the breach), Order 52 dictates how to pursue it (the process).

Key Points of Distinction

To clarify the differences:

  • Order 45 r 5: Enables committal as a means of enforcement for disobeying orders to abstain from acts, subject to leave and service prerequisites.

    JURIS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD & ANOR vs FOO TIANG SIN & ORS (ENCL 41) - 2018 MarsdenLR 718

    YIP YEE FOO vs EDMUND CHARLES LIEBENBERG - 2014 MarsdenLR 111

  • Order 52: Establishes procedural rules for committal applications, demanding strict adherence to safeguards like leave requirements and proof of contempt beyond reasonable doubt.

    TAN SRI DATO DR ROZALI ISMAIL & ORS vs LIM PANG CHEONG & ORS - 2011 MarsdenLR 1312

  • Cumulative Application: The orders are used together; O 45 r 5 is invoked alongside O 52 r 3 or r 2(2) for leave in cases of contemptuous breaches.

    CHAN ENG LEONG & ANOR vs GOH CHOON KIMN & ORS (ENCLS 70 & 59) - 2021 MarsdenLR 1345

This separation mirrors other legal distinctions, such as the difference between an order of assessment and a notice of demand under tax laws, where substantive changes cannot be made via procedural intimations. 2012 0 Supreme(Mad) 4704

Detailed Analysis: Scope of Order 45 r 5

O 45 r 5 specifically targets enforcement where 'a person disobeys a judgment or order requiring him to abstain from doing an act, then... the judgment or order may be enforced... with the leave of the Court, an order of committal.'

JURIS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD & ANOR vs FOO TIANG SIN & ORS (ENCL 41) - 2018 MarsdenLR 718

YIP YEE FOO vs EDMUND CHARLES LIEBENBERG - 2014 MarsdenLR 111

This was evident in cases involving breaches of an Ad Interim Interlocutory Injunction dated 14 January 2020, where applicants sought leave for committal against contemnors under O 45 r 5 read with O 52 r 3 RC.

CHAN ENG LEONG & ANOR vs GOH CHOON KIMN & ORS (ENCLS 70 & 59) - 2021 MarsdenLR 1345

Service of the order is typically required under O 45 r 7(2), but exceptions exist under r 7(6) if the person had actual notice—such as being present when the order was made or notified by telephone.

JURIS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD & ANOR vs FOO TIANG SIN & ORS (ENCL 41) - 2018 MarsdenLR 718

SARASWATHY KANDASAMI vs DATUK SARAVANAN MURUGAN & ANOTHER APPEAL - 2021 MarsdenLR 3264

Procedural Framework under Order 52

Order 52 lays out the pathway for committal, starting with leave under r 2(2), supported by an affidavit verifying the facts. Courts insist on strict compliance; otherwise, applications may be struck out. Allegations must be proven beyond reasonable doubt.

TAN SRI DATO DR ROZALI ISMAIL & ORS vs LIM PANG CHEONG & ORS - 2011 MarsdenLR 1312

For example, leave might be granted ex parte under O 52 but remains challengeable. In one instance, release of funds before service of a preservation order negated any breach, illustrating how timing and service affect outcomes.

TAN SRI DATO DR ROZALI ISMAIL & ORS vs LIM PANG CHEONG & ORS - 2011 MarsdenLR 1312

CHAN ENG LEONG & ANOR vs GOH CHOON KIMN & ORS (ENCLS 70 & 59) - 2021 MarsdenLR 1345

The absence of explicit mention of a 'penal notice' in these documents suggests it may function analogously to show-cause requirements under O 52, emphasizing personal service to warn of penal consequences—much like how service prerequisites under O 45 r 7 ensure due process.

Interrelation: How They Work Together

No case reviewed shows standalone use. O 45 r 5 provides the enforcement grounds (disobedience to abstain/do acts), while O 52 handles the procedure (leave, affidavits). A typical application reads: leave pursuant to O 45 r 5 RC read together with O 52 r 3 RC for injunction breaches.

CHAN ENG LEONG & ANOR vs GOH CHOON KIMN & ORS (ENCLS 70 & 59) - 2021 MarsdenLR 1345

TAN SRI DATO DR ROZALI ISMAIL & ORS vs LIM PANG CHEONG & ORS - 2011 MarsdenLR 1312

This substantive-procedural divide is akin to distinctions in criminal law, such as common object (shared goal among a group) versus common intention (individual intents aligning for an act). Though the object may be common, intentions differ, just as enforcement grounds (O 45 r 5) differ from procedural steps (O 52). 2015 0 Supreme(All) 535 2012 0 Supreme(Bom) 1908 2009 1 Supreme 94 2008 0 Supreme(Ori) 538

Exceptions and Limitations

Enforcement under O 45 r 5 generally requires personal service unless O 45 r 7(6) applies (actual notice).

JURIS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD & ANOR vs FOO TIANG SIN & ORS (ENCL 41) - 2018 MarsdenLR 718

SARASWATHY KANDASAMI vs DATUK SARAVANAN MURUGAN & ANOTHER APPEAL - 2021 MarsdenLR 3264

Committal under O 52 fails without proven breach (e.g., pre-service actions) or unmet procedural rules like affidavit verification—proof must exceed reasonable doubt.

TAN SRI DATO DR ROZALI ISMAIL & ORS vs LIM PANG CHEONG & ORS - 2011 MarsdenLR 1312

Penal notices, while not directly addressed, likely enhance warnings, similar to how tax authorities distinguish intimations from full assessments to avoid overreach. 2012 0 Supreme(Mad) 4704

Practical Recommendations

For alleged injunction breaches:

  1. Verify personal service or notice under O 45 r 7.
  2. Apply for leave under O 45 r 5, invoking O 52 procedures with a verifying affidavit.
  3. To challenge: Demonstrate non-breach (e.g., pre-service acts) or procedural lapses to evade strict liability.

These steps ensure compliance while protecting rights.

References

  1. CHAN ENG LEONG & ANOR vs GOH CHOON KIMN & ORS (ENCLS 70 & 59) - 2021 MarsdenLR 1345

    : Links O 45 r 5 with O 52 r 3 for injunction committal.
  2. JURIS TECHNOLOGIES SDN BHD & ANOR vs FOO TIANG SIN & ORS (ENCL 41) - 2018 MarsdenLR 718

    : O 45 r 5 enforcement and r 7 service rules.
  3. YIP YEE FOO vs EDMUND CHARLES LIEBENBERG - 2014 MarsdenLR 111

    : O 45 r 5 basis for committal.
  4. SARASWATHY KANDASAMI vs DATUK SARAVANAN MURUGAN & ANOTHER APPEAL - 2021 MarsdenLR 3264

    : O 45 r 7(6) notice exceptions.
  5. TAN SRI DATO DR ROZALI ISMAIL & ORS vs LIM PANG CHEONG & ORS - 2011 MarsdenLR 1312

    : O 52 procedural safeguards and proof standards.

Conclusion: Key Takeaways

  • O 45 r 5 is your substantive tool for committal on breaches; O 52 is the procedural roadmap.
  • Always pair them, prioritizing service and proof.
  • Like common object vs intention or assessment orders vs notices, precision in distinction prevents procedural pitfalls. 2015 0 Supreme(All) 535 2012 0 Supreme(Mad) 4704

Mastering this duo strengthens enforcement strategies. Stay informed on Rules of Court updates, and seek professional guidance for complex matters.

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