Chambers of Jesvant Singh v Pacific & Orient Insurance Co. Bhd
Catchwords
Extension of time – Arbitration proceedings – Judicial discretion – Arbitration Act – High Court’s jurisdiction to extend statutory timelines – reasonableness of delay – item 8 of the Schedule in Courts of Judicature Act 1964 – Order 3 rule 5 (1) & (2) Rules of the High Court 1980 - Scope of arbitral authority & excess of jurisdiction – procedural fairness in setting aside arbitral awards – mistake by counsel and its impact on procedural compliance – substantive justice vs procedural technicalities – Whether the Respondent will be prejudiced – Whether mistakes are minor and could be excused.
Practice Areas
Judges (1)
Judgment
Read the full judgment on the official Malaysia Courts portal.
Read on eJudgmentSource: eJudgment (wa-24nccarb-1-01-2025)