Chambers of Jesvant Singh v Pacific & Orient Insurance Co. Bhd
Catchwords
Extension of time – Arbitration proceedings – Judicial discretion – Arbitration Act – High Court’s jurisdiction to extend statutory timelines – reasonableness of delay – item 8 of the Schedule in Courts of Judicature Act 1964 – Order 3 rule 5 (1) & (2) Rules of the High Court 1980 - Scope of arbitral authority & excess of jurisdiction – procedural fairness in setting aside arbitral awards – mistake by counsel and its impact on procedural compliance – substantive justice vs procedural technicalities – Whether the Respondent will be prejudiced – Whether mistakes are minor and could be excused.
Judges (1)
Case Significance
Chambers of Jesvant Singh v Pacific & Orient Insurance Co. Bhd is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated July 8, 2025 (citation: wa-24nccarb-1-01-2025). The case was decided by Mohd Arief Emran bin Arifin.
What was the outcome of Chambers of Jesvant Singh v Pacific & Orient Insurance Co. Bhd?
Chambers of Jesvant Singh v Pacific & Orient Insurance Co. Bhd is a High Court decision dated July 8, 2025. The case was heard by Mohd Arief Emran bin Arifin. See the full judgment for details.
Judgment
Read the full judgment on the official Malaysia Courts portal.
Read on eJudgmentSource: eJudgment (wa-24nccarb-1-01-2025)