Federal Court bars Hisyam from discharging himself as Najib’s lawyer
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has disallowed lawyer Hisyam Teh Poh Teik from discharging himself as Najib’s Razak’s lead counsel in the former prime minister’s SRC International appeal. Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, chairing a five-member Federal Court panel, said Hisyam had failed to disclose adequate grounds to support his…
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has disallowed lawyer Hisyam Teh Poh Teik from discharging himself as Najib’s Razak’s lead counsel in the former prime minister’s SRC International appeal.
Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, chairing a five-member Federal Court panel, said Hisyam had failed to disclose adequate grounds to support his application to discharge himself.
Earlier, Hisyam had told the court he did not have enough time to prepare for the appeal, in a bid to seek another adjournment.
On Tuesday, the defence requested an adjournment of “three to four months” to prepare for the hearing as Hisyam and his team members were only appointed last month.
However, the court rejected the postponement bid, saying the appeal needed to proceed.
The court had fixed Aug 15 to 26 for Najib’s SRC International appeal. — Free Malaysia Today
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