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
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Case Significance
Chambers of Jesvant Singh v Pacific & Orient Insurance Co. Bhd is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated July 8, 2025 (citation: wa-24nccarb-1-01-2025). The case was decided by Mohd Arief Emran bin Arifin.
What was the outcome of Chambers of Jesvant Singh v Pacific & Orient Insurance Co. Bhd?
Chambers of Jesvant Singh v Pacific & Orient Insurance Co. Bhd is a High Court decision dated July 8, 2025. The case was heard by Mohd Arief Emran bin Arifin. See the full judgment for details.