Majlis Peguam Malaysia v 1. Rajehgopal a/l Velu 2. Ganashaligham a/l Rajah

02f-55-08-2015b Federal Court (Mahkamah Persekutuan) 28 June 2017 • 02(f)-55-08/2015(B)

Catchwords

Legal Profession — Disciplinary proceedings — Appeal against decision of disciplinary board — Whether Court of Appeal erred in requiring charge to be specifically framed or preferred against advocate and solicitor in disciplinary proceedings — Whether there was any prejudice or denial of natural justice to advocate or solicitor — Whether DB and DC required to frame specific charge against advocate and solicitor — Whether findings of DC and DB in disciplinary proceedings fell within scope of complaint — Whether DB had power to enhance punishment recommended by DC without giving reasons — Whether period of suspension imposed unreasonable and inappropriate

Practice Areas

Legal Profession

Judges (5)

Abu Samah bin Nordin Coram Ahmad bin Haji Maarop Coram Panglima Richard Malanjum Delivered Ramly bin Haji Ali Coram Zaharah binti Ibrahim Coram

Parties (3)

MAJLIS PEGUAM MALAYSIA Appellant Ganashaligham a/l Rajah Respondent Rajehgopal a/l Velu Respondent

Case Significance

Majlis Peguam Malaysia v 1. Rajehgopal a/l Velu 2. Ganashaligham a/l Rajah is a Federal Court (Mahkamah Persekutuan) decision dated June 28, 2017 (citation: 02f-55-08-2015b). The panel comprised Abu Samah bin Nordin, Ahmad bin Haji Maarop, Panglima Richard Malanjum, Ramly bin Haji Ali and Zaharah binti Ibrahim, with Panglima Richard Malanjum delivering the judgment.

What was the outcome of Majlis Peguam Malaysia v 1. Rajehgopal a/l Velu 2. Ganashaligham a/l Rajah?

Majlis Peguam Malaysia v 1. Rajehgopal a/l Velu 2. Ganashaligham a/l Rajah is a Federal Court decision dated June 28, 2017. The case was heard by Abu Samah bin Nordin. See the full judgment for details.