SHERLY MORISTA
25 cases cited
(0 SG, 25 foreign)
Catchwords
In Per: Tan Joo Yen (Supra), the Court holds the view that it does not fall under the phrase "where a marriage which is solemnised in Malaysia" for the purposes of the provisions of Section 107(3) of the LRA. The Court further finds that the procedure for solemnising a marriage in Malaysia is clearly delineated by Parliament as set out in Sections 22(4), (5), and (6) of the LRA. Moreover, the Court articulated the perspective that the marriage procedure in Malaysia has been instituted by Parliament in accordance with the requirements set forth in Sections 22(4), (5), and (6) of the Act.
Judges (1)
Parties (1)
Case Significance
SHERLY MORISTA is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated May 26, 2025 (citation: pa-33-129-04-2025). The case was decided by Azizan bin Md. Arshad.
Key issues: The Court further finds that the procedure for solemnising a marriage in Malaysia is clearly delineated by Parliament as set out in Sections 22(4), (5), and (6) of the LRA..
What was the outcome of SHERLY MORISTA?
SHERLY MORISTA is a High Court decision dated May 26, 2025. The case was heard by Azizan bin Md. Arshad. See the full judgment for details.
Statutes Cited
Interpretation Act
s 17A
Interpretation Act 1967
s 17A
Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (Cap 164)
Rules of Court 2012
Cases Cited (25)
MY (25)
[1992] 2 MLJ 610 [1994] 1 CLJ 138 [1995] 1 MLJ 719 [1995] 2 AMR 969 [1995] 3 CLJ 520 [1995] 3 MLJ 576 [1996] 1 AMR 129 [1996] 1 CLJ 23 [1997] 4 CLJ 645 [1997] 5 CLJ 614 [2010] MLJU 0636 [2011] MLJU 665 [2012] 4 CLJ 401 [2015] 1 MLJ 701 [2018] MLJU 1454 [2019] 5 MLJ 661 [2020] 7 CLJ 561 [2021] 2 MLRH 449 [2022] MLJU 1771 [2023] 10 MLJ 722 [2023] 2 MLJ 621 [2023] MLJU 2535 [2023] MLJU 921 [2024] MLJU 2936 [2024] MLJU 3425
Judgment
Read the full judgment on the official Malaysia Courts portal.
Read on eJudgmentSource: eJudgment (pa-33-129-04-2025)