SHIVANISH v 1. ) MAJLIS AGAMA ISLAM DAN ADAT MELAYU PERAK 2. ) Kerajaan Negeri Perak

aa-24-7-07-2022 High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) 22 April 2025 • AA-24-7-07/2022

Catchwords

Constitutional Law – Jurisdiction – Whether civil court or Syariah Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine application for declaration of a person’s identity. Whether ab initio or renunciation case – Whether identity card – proof of a person’s religion. Federal Constitution – Article 121(1A) - Syariah Court (Perak) Enactment – s.17(2)(b)(xiv) - Administration of the Religion of Islam (Perak) Enactment 2004 – s. 2 - Rules of Court 2012 – O. 53 - Specific Relief Act 1950 – s. 41

Practice Areas

Constitutional Law Civil Procedure Remedies Islamic Law

Judges (1)

Bhupindar Singh a/l Gurcharan Singh Preet Delivered

Parties (3)

Kerajaan Negeri Perak Respondent MAJLIS AGAMA ISLAM DAN ADAT MELAYU PERAK Respondent Shivanish Applicant

Judgment

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