How did July’s hearsay ruling affect Najib’s bid for an addendum order?

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July's Hearsay Ruling Impacted Najib's Bid for Addendum Order

Datuk Seri Najib Razak's attempt to compel the government to produce a purported addendum order was significantly affected by a High Court ruling in July. The court declared that affidavits submitted in support of Najib's claim were inadmissible as evidence due to being hearsay. This decision meant that the legal basis for Najib's assertion of the addendum's existence, as presented through these affidavits, was rejected by the court.
Affidavits Deemed Inadmissible

The High Court's decision in July found that the affidavits presented by Najib's side were hearsay. This classification meant the court could not accept them as valid evidence to prove the existence or content of the alleged addendum order. Affidavits are typically sworn written statements used as evidence in court, but hearsay refers to out-of-court statements offered in court to prove the truth of the matter asserted, which is generally inadmissible.
Court Rejected Evidence Supporting Najib's Claim

Consequently, the ruling meant that the specific evidence used by Najib to argue for the production of the addendum order was dismissed. The affidavits in question were reportedly from Umno leaders who claimed to have sighted the addendum, which was said to allow Najib to serve his remaining jail sentence at home. The inadmissibility of these affidavits weakened Najib's legal challenge to obtain the document.
Najib's Appeal and Ongoing Legal Process

Following the High Court's decision, Najib, who is currently serving his sentence at Kajang prison, has appealed the ruling. The Court of Appeal is scheduled to hear his appeal on January 6. The existence of the purported addendum order remains a subject of discussion, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stating that he has raised the matter for consideration with the current King, Sultan Ibrahim, and that it could be referred to the Pardon's Board meeting. However, Anwar has also cited that any disclosure would be sub judice due to Najib's ongoing appeal.

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