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.

Limitation of disciplinary jurisdiction

Section 79 — SYARIE LEGAL PROFESSION (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 2019