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What is the decision-making process when a case before a judge is without precedent?
What is the decision-making process when a case before a judge is without precedent?
- The decision must be made based on justice, equity, and good conscience (correct)
- The decision must be based on Islamic law principles
- The decision must align with customary law practices
- The decision is automatically postponed
Which court enforces Islamic law in Malaysia?
Which court enforces Islamic law in Malaysia?
- Syariah courts (correct)
- Common law courts
- Customary courts
- Administrative courts
What kind of jurisdiction do Syariah courts possess in Malaysia?
What kind of jurisdiction do Syariah courts possess in Malaysia?
- Civil and criminal jurisdiction (correct)
- Only civil jurisdiction
- Specialized commercial jurisdiction
- Only criminal jurisdiction
Which of the following is NOT an example of civil jurisdiction cases handled by Syariah courts?
Which of the following is NOT an example of civil jurisdiction cases handled by Syariah courts?
What is the maximum punishment that can be imposed by Syariah courts according to Islamic law?
What is the maximum punishment that can be imposed by Syariah courts according to Islamic law?
Where can customary law primarily be found?
Where can customary law primarily be found?
What is the supreme law of the land in Malaysia?
What is the supreme law of the land in Malaysia?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Federal Constitution?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Federal Constitution?
What do the state constitutions in Malaysia contain provisions for?
What do the state constitutions in Malaysia contain provisions for?
Which legislative bodies enact laws in Malaysia?
Which legislative bodies enact laws in Malaysia?
What is the term used to refer to laws enacted by legislative bodies?
What is the term used to refer to laws enacted by legislative bodies?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the written law in Malaysia?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the written law in Malaysia?
What did the court hold in Kon Thean Soong v Tan Eng Nam regarding English Partnership law?
What did the court hold in Kon Thean Soong v Tan Eng Nam regarding English Partnership law?
In Shaik Sahied v Sockalingam Chettiar, why did the Privy Council hold that the English Moneylenders’ Act was not applicable to the Straits Settlements?
In Shaik Sahied v Sockalingam Chettiar, why did the Privy Council hold that the English Moneylenders’ Act was not applicable to the Straits Settlements?
What is the main basis of judicial decisions in Malaysian courts?
What is the main basis of judicial decisions in Malaysian courts?
Which courts are bound by their own decisions?
Which courts are bound by their own decisions?
What kind of precedent is a decision made by judges previously in similar situations known as?
What kind of precedent is a decision made by judges previously in similar situations known as?
Why did the court in Kon Thean Soong v Tan Eng Nam hold that English Partnership law was not applicable in Malaysia?
Why did the court in Kon Thean Soong v Tan Eng Nam hold that English Partnership law was not applicable in Malaysia?
