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Sep 23, 2020 · Zulkefli J found that the letters constituted a contempt of Court for not respecting the decision of the court in granting the stay application and that the expression of dissatisfaction over the decision of the court tantamount to prejudging the issues to be decided by the court.
The common law definition of contempt of court is, according to Bower LJ in Helmore v Smith, an act or omission calculated to interfere in the due administration of justice. Our law of contempt has its roots in English Law.
Mar 3, 2021 · On 19 th February 2021, by way of a 6-1 majority, the Federal Court found Malaysiakini (an online news portal) liable for contempt over comments published by its subscribers.
Contempt of court has been making the airwaves again. Recently, the Federal Court had found Malaysiakini liable for contempt of scandalizing the judiciary and sentenced the same to pay a fine of RM500,000.00 (see Peguam Negara Malaysia v Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd & Anor [2021] 2 MLJ 652).
Dec 1, 2022 · Committal proceedings empower the courts to hold a person in contempt for refusing to obey a court order. It ensures that the due administration of justice is possible, and that litigants do not disregard courts orders.
According to Order 52 Rule 2B of the Rules of Court 2012, for cases of contempt of court except for contempt in the face of court, a formal notice to show cause why the alleged contemnor should not be committed to prison or fine shall be served personally. Notice to Show Cause
Committal proceedings empower the courts to hold a person in contempt for refusing to obey a court order. Committal ensures that due administration of justice is possible and that litigants do not disregard court orders.
