Did proclamation of new Negri Sembilan ruler defy court order?

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Proclamation of New Ruler Occurred Amidst Legal Challenges in Negeri Sembilan

Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar was proclaimed the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan in Melaka, a ceremony that proceeded despite ongoing legal disputes and a court application seeking an injunction. The proclamation took place at a five-star hotel in Alor Gajah, hours after police had briefly prevented several Undang and adat leaders from accessing the official residence of the Tunku Besar of Tampin, where a special sitting of the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) was scheduled.
Proclamation Followed State Customary Law and Royal Address

According to former Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Rais Yatim, the proclamation ceremony adhered to Negeri Sembilan's customary law (adat) and included a royal address. Undang Jelebu Datuk Maarof Mat Rashad and Tunku Besar Tampin Tunku Syed Razman Tunku Syed Idrus Al-Qadri were physically present, with three other adat leaders participating remotely via Zoom. The proceedings were reportedly witnessed by lawyers and adat officials, utilizing scripts developed by experts in the state's customary law, with Rais Yatim asserting that constitutional law and adat requirements were fulfilled.
Court Application Filed to Prevent Special Sitting

A High Court application was filed by the DKU seeking an interlocutory injunction to halt five Undang and a Tunku Besar from convening a special sitting scheduled for June 5. The application also aimed to prevent interference with the duties of the DKU secretary, Raja Norazli Raja Nordin. The DKU stated that this legal measure was necessary to maintain the council's administrative and governance integrity while related court proceedings are resolved.
Dispute Over Royal Succession Intensifies

The Negeri Sembilan royal succession dispute escalated in April when four Undang and the Tunku Besar of Tampin announced the selection of Tunku Nadzaruddin as the new Ruler and sought the removal of Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. The state government, however, has rejected this move as unconstitutional and continues to recognise Tuanku Muhriz as the legitimate Yang di-Pertuan Besar. This contention has resulted in multiple court actions and conflicting interpretations of both customary law and constitutional provisions.
Questions Raised Over State Assembly Dissolution

Rais Yatim also questioned the legality of the recent dissolution of the Negeri Sembilan Legislative Assembly. He argued that Tunku Nadzaruddin had already been appointed Ruler by the Undang on April 19, implying that subsequent actions requiring the Ruler's consent, such as the assembly's dissolution announced by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun with Tuanku Muhriz's consent, were invalid. Rais further contended that Article 28 of the state constitution, which he claimed defines the Ruler to include the Undang, was not adhered to regarding consultation over the dissolution.

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