NASIRUDDIN BIN MOHD ALI v 1. ) Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Selangor 2. ) MAJLIS AGAMA ISLAM SELANGOR (MAIS)

ba-25-5-01-2025 High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) 8 January 2026 • BA-25-5-01/2025

Catchwords

Application for leave to file JR against the Fatwa issued by Respondents identifying the Applicants as deviants from the true teachings of Islam. The AG’ objected to the applications on the grounds that - (i) the Fatwa is not amenable to judicial review by virtue of Article 121(1A) FC; and (ii) the Fatwa is not justiciable as it is an exercise of the royal prerogative. Objections allowed and the applications were dismissed.

Practice Areas

Application for leave to file JR against the Fatwa issued by Respondents identifying the Applicants as deviants from the true teachings of Islam. The AG’ objected to the applications on the grounds that

Judges (1)

Narkunavathy Sundareson Delivered

Parties (3)

Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Selangor Respondent MAJLIS AGAMA ISLAM SELANGOR Respondent Nasiruddin bin Mohd Ali Applicant

Case Significance

NASIRUDDIN BIN MOHD ALI v 1. ) Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Selangor 2. ) MAJLIS... is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated January 8, 2026 (citation: ba-25-5-01-2025). The case was decided by Narkunavathy Sundareson.

What was the outcome of NASIRUDDIN BIN MOHD ALI v 1. ) Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Selangor 2. ) MAJLIS...?

NASIRUDDIN BIN MOHD ALI v 1. ) Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Selangor 2. ) MAJLIS... is a High Court decision dated January 8, 2026. The case was heard by Narkunavathy Sundareson. See the full judgment for details.