Malaysia legislation

Section 79

of SYARIE LEGAL PROFESSION (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 2019

Section 79

(a)

in the case of a sole proprietorship, against the Peguam

Syarie who was at the material time the sole proprietor of the firm; or

(b)

in the case of a partnership, against all the Peguam

Syarie who were at the material time partners of the firm, unless the firm satisfies the Disciplinary Board of the identity of the Peguam Syarie in the firm against whom the complaint has arisen.

(2)

If at any stage of the proceedings the Disciplinary Board is satisfied that a complaint made against a firm shall be directed against a particular Peguam Syarie, the Disciplinary Board shall forthwith replace the name of the firm with the name of the

Peguam Syarie concerned.

(3)

All complaints against any firm shall be dealt with in accordance with the rules made under this Act.

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Act 814

Limitation of disciplinary jurisdiction