What five questions of law did Ahmad Zahid raise for Federal Court leave?

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Five Legal Questions Raised by Ahmad Zahid for Federal Court Leave Remain Undisclosed

The specific five questions of law raised by Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in his application for leave to appeal to the Federal Court are not detailed in the provided information. His application, filed on May 25, seeks to challenge a Court of Appeal decision concerning the discontinuation of the Yayasan Akalbudi corruption case. The Federal Court has scheduled October 8 to hear applications for leave to appeal from both Ahmad Zahid and the Attorney General (AG).
Context of the Federal Court Appeal

The current proceedings stem from the Malaysian Bar's application to challenge the AG's decision to halt the corruption case against Ahmad Zahid. This challenge was granted leave by the Court of Appeal on May 7, overturning a previous High Court rejection. The High Court had initially dismissed the Malaysian Bar's bid to initiate a judicial review.
Adjournment of High Court Proceedings

The High Court hearing on the Malaysian Bar's application was postponed to October 12. This adjournment was granted as the court decided to await the outcome of the Federal Court proceedings. The Federal Court's decision is expected to clarify the applicable test for judicial review in cases involving prosecutorial discretion.
Attorney General's Position and Legal Questions

The Attorney General, Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar, filed a separate application for leave to appeal, raising two questions of law related to prosecutorial discretionary power under Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution. The AG also sought a stay of High Court proceedings pending the appeal's resolution.
Core of the Judicial Review

At the heart of the Malaysian Bar's judicial review is a request for a High Court declaration to nullify the discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) granted to Ahmad Zahid. This DNAA was issued by the court on 47 charges related to criminal breach of trust, corruption, and money laundering, following the prosecution's intention to scrutinise new evidence.

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