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High Court Stays Malaysian Bar's Challenge Against Zahid's DNAA
High Court halts Malaysian Bar's legal challenge to Zahid's corruption case pending federal court appeal.
In brief
High Court halts Malaysian Bar's legal challenge to Zahid's corruption case pending federal court appeal. High Court pauses Malaysian Bar's challenge to stop corruption proceedings against Umno president Zahid Hamidi until federal court resolves appeal. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
High Court decision
High Court grants interim stay on Malaysian Bar's judicial review challenging Attorney General's decision to halt corruption proceedings against Umno president Zahid Hamidi.
Pending federal court appeal
The stay freezes the challenge until Federal Court resolves government's appeal on whether prosecutorial discretion can undergo judicial review.
Federal court ruling
Federal Court recently allowed Attorney General and Zahid to contest whether prosecutorial discretion under federal constitution is amenable to judicial review.
Zahid's legal status
Zahid received discharge not amounting to acquittal on 47 charges after prosecution dropped case despite prima facie evidence.
Court of Appeal decision
Court of Appeal overturned High Court's refusal to grant leave to Malaysian Bar's judicial review in May 2026.
Current status
Federal Court has not fixed hearing date for appeal as notice of appeal was filed on October 19.
The takeaway
High Court pauses Malaysian Bar's challenge to stop corruption proceedings against Umno president Zahid Hamidi until federal court resolves appeal.
