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by GK Ganesan December 6, 2020

A client who kept his word

This is a true story of an unusual client: one who kept his word.

by GK Ganesan November 24, 2020

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What is the test for Leave to the Court of Appeal?

Actually, it is still open. Other than one dictum, s. 68(1)(a) seems open to different interpretations. So what should that test be?

by GK Ganesan October 26, 2020

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Can the King appoint an ‘Interim’ Prime Minister?

In short, No. Why?

by GK Ganesan October 23, 2020

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Can the Government declare an ‘emergency’ to avoid a motion of No Confidence?

The answer is a 'No'. This nation is not the chessboard of irresponsible politicians. Our Constitutional rights hang in the balance. Will our King stand with the Rakyat?

by GK Ganesan September 28, 2020

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Who is qualified to be the Chief Minister of Sabah?

For the answer, you need to respond to two questions: (Q-1): Which single party has the most seats in the Legislative Assembly of Sabah? (Q-2): Who is the leader of that party? He is the one the Yang di-Pertua (‘the Governor’) should appoint as CM. In this, the Governor has no choice. So, who do you think satisfies these conditions? You are right!

by GK Ganesan July 10, 2020

Adakah Ahli Parlimen akan mengundi dengan hati nurani – atau mengikut arahan parti?

Pada 13 Julai, dua usul akan dibentangkan di Parlimen: (1) Usul Undi Tidak Percaya, dan (2) Usul Pemecatan Speaker yang sedia ada. Pada hari itu, adakah Ahli Parlimen kita akan bersuara dengan hati nurani atau mengikut arahan parti? Apa yang akan dilakukan oleh MP-MP kita pada 13 Julai?

by GK Ganesan July 10, 2020

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Will the MPs vote obeying their oath, or party lines?

Two motions are pending before Parliament: (1) Motion calling for a Vote of No Confidence against the PM; and (2) Motion for the Replacement of the current Speaker of Parliament. If the Speaker motion succeeds, the new Speaker can block the Vote of No Confidence. What will happen on the 13th?

by GK Ganesan June 14, 2020

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How to Succeed in Federal Court Leave Applications (Video)

Are there secret techniques on How to Succeed at Any Apex Court (Here Federal Court) Leave Applications? There are! And here they are! Share it widely, please. We need every lawyer - all over the world - to benefit.

by GK Ganesan May 28, 2020