Did Hatta Sanuri have legal standing to sue over Batu Puteh?

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Hatta Sanuri Lacked Legal Standing to Sue Over Batu Puteh Decision

The Federal Court has dismissed Mohd Hatta Sanuri's application for leave to appeal, effectively upholding previous rulings that he lacked the legal standing to pursue a lawsuit concerning the government's withdrawal of a review application on the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) decision regarding Batu Puteh. This decision confirms that Hatta Sanuri did not meet the necessary legal requirements to initiate such legal action.
Federal Court Dismisses Leave to Appeal Application

A three-judge panel at the Federal Court, led by Justice Datuk Harmindar Singh Dhaliwal, unanimously ruled that Mohd Hatta Sanuri's application for leave to appeal lacked merit and did not satisfy the criteria stipulated in Section 96 of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964. The court's decision means Hatta Sanuri cannot proceed with his bid to reinstate a lawsuit that challenged the government's handling of the ICJ review concerning Batu Puteh's sovereignty.
Court of Appeal Previously Ruled Against Locus Standi

Prior to the Federal Court's decision, the Court of Appeal had also dismissed Mohd Hatta Sanuri's appeal. This earlier ruling was based on the finding that he did not possess the necessary locus standi, or legal standing, to bring a legal case against the Prime Minister and the government. This established lack of standing was a key factor in the subsequent dismissal of his further appeal.
High Court Allowed Government's Strike-Out Application

The legal proceedings originated from a July 1, 2023 decision by the Kuala Lumpur High Court. In that instance, the High Court had allowed an application by the Prime Minister and the government, who were named as defendants, to strike out Hatta Sanuri's lawsuit. This means the High Court found the lawsuit to be legally insufficient from its outset, prompting Hatta Sanuri to appeal this decision.
Lawsuit Challenged Withdrawal of ICJ Review

Mohd Hatta Sanuri had filed his lawsuit on May 28, 2021, asserting he was representing himself and over 32 million Malaysian citizens. He alleged that these citizens were adversely affected by the Pakatan Harapan government's withdrawal in 2018 of a review application concerning the ICJ's decision that granted Singapore legislative authority over Batu Puteh. Hatta Sanuri sought explanations for the withdrawal and compensation for alleged economic losses.

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