by GK Ganesan February 19, 2026
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How will Artificial Intelligence impact judicial decision‑making?

It’s no longer if—but when—your next court ruling will be shaped by AI. Judges worldwide already lean on algorithms to sift through files, assess risks, and even draft early versions of judgments. This piece explores how deeply AI has entered courtrooms, where it can do the heavy lifting for overloaded court systems—but also why human judgment must stay at the heart of justice.

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by GK Ganesan January 20, 2026
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Royal Pardons for Anwar and Najib: is every Royal Pardon really the same?

A royal pardon is not always what it seems. Nor are all pardons born equal. This essay sets Anwar’s legal clean slate against Najib’s trimmed sentence, and asks what that reveals about power, process, and the Malaysian Constitution. Along the way, it shows how two decisions of the Pardons Board produced strikingly different outcomes in law, politics, and public meaning – a tale of delays, denials, and enduring debates.

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by GK Ganesan October 13, 2025
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How should Professional Bodies punish multiple disciplinary offences? The principle of ‘Totality’

When a professional is found guilty of multiple misconducts, should a disciplinary body impose separate punishments for each offence, and then add them up, or just impose a single punishment for all? What if the offences occurred during the same incident, or at different times? How should the appropriate punishment be decided?

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by GK Ganesan July 26, 2025
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What is the difference between ‘Questions of Law’, ‘Questions of Fact’ and ‘Mixed’ questions?

Every courtroom dispute hinges on a deceptively simple question: "What exactly are we arguing about?" Yet this fundamental inquiry—whether we are debating what the law says, what actually happened, or how proven facts fit legal standards—can determine the fate of both victims and defendants. The distinction isn't merely academic; it shapes everything from appeal strategies to awards for compensation.

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by GK Ganesan June 7, 2025
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Is the ‘Commonality Principle’ in Iskandar Nuli a Jurisprudential Aberration?

The Court of Appeal's 'commonality principle' in Iskandar Nuli represents judicial legislation without statutory foundation. It contradicts RTA's legislative intent and established doctrines of estoppel. It erects artificial barriers favouring insurers over motor accident victims that Parliament itself did not do. Is it not time to jettison it?

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