Legal Sentences and Jurisdiction Quiz

Who appoints the Judges of the Syariah Subordinate Courts?

What is the maximum punishment that the Syariah Subordinate Court can impose?

Who appoints the Judges of the Syariah High Court?

What is the maximum fine that a sentence can be for criminal offences tried by a Magistrate?

What is the civil jurisdiction of the Syariah High Court?

What sentence can be passed by a Magistrate for civil actions where the amount of dispute does not exceed RM100,000?

Where are three-tier Syariah courts established?

Which court may try original actions of civil nature where plaintiff seeks to recover debt or liquidated demand on money from defendant not exceeding RM10,000?

What are some of the offenses in respect of military services as mentioned in the text?

According to Section 105(4), what is the rank requirement for the president of a court-martial consisting of 5 officers or more?

What does the Child Act 2001 define as a child?

What are some of the punishments that can be awarded for offenses related to military services?

Syariah Courts

Judges of the Syariah Subordinate Courts are appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) after consulting the Majlis Kebangsaan Bagi Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Malaysia (National Council for Islamic Affairs).
The maximum punishment that the Syariah Subordinate Court can impose is 3 years imprisonment, or a fine of up to RM5,000, or whipping of up to 6 strokes.
Judges of the Syariah High Court are appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong after consulting the Conference of Rulers.
The civil jurisdiction of the Syariah High Court is unlimited, meaning it can hear cases of any amount.

Magistrate Courts

The maximum fine that a sentence can be for criminal offences tried by a Magistrate is up to RM10,000.
A Magistrate can pass a sentence of up to 5 years imprisonment, or a fine of up to RM10,000, or both, for civil actions where the amount of dispute does not exceed RM100,000.

Court Jurisdiction

Three-tier Syariah courts are established in each state in Malaysia.
A Magistrate's Court may try original actions of civil nature where the plaintiff seeks to recover debt or liquidated demand on money from the defendant not exceeding RM10,000.

Military Services

Some of the offenses in respect of military services include disobedience, desertion, and malingering.
According to Section 105(4), the president of a court-martial consisting of 5 officers or more must be a major or a higher rank.
Punishments that can be awarded for offenses related to military services include detention, imprisonment, and fines.

Child Act 2001

The Child Act 2001 defines a child as a person who has not attained the age of 18 years.

Test your knowledge of legal sentences and court jurisdiction with this quiz. Practice identifying the maximum punishments for different offenses and understanding the jurisdiction of different classes of magistrates.