Malaysia legislation

Section 26

of SYARIE LEGAL PROFESSION (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 2019

Section 26

(2)

The application under subsection (1) shall be supported by an affidavit stating the reasons for the removal of his name from the Register.

(3)

The Peguam Syarie shall serve his application to remove his name under subsection (1) on the Majlis Peguam Syarie within a period of not less than fourteen days before the application is heard.

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(4)

The application under subsection (1) shall be heard by a

Syariah High Court Judge sitting in chambers.

(5)

After considering the application under subsection (1), the

Syariah High Court Judge may make an order—

(a)

directing the Chief Registrar to strike off the name of the Peguam Syarie from the Register;

(b)

adjourning the hearing of the application to such date as the Syariah High Court Judge deems fair and reasonable;

or

(c)

dismissing the application if—

(i)

a disciplinary action is pending against the Peguam

Syarie under Part IX of this Act; or

(ii)

the conduct of the Peguam Syarie is the subject of inquiry under Part IX of this Act; and

(d)

for the payment of any costs.

Restoration of name of Peguam Syarie in the Register