What were the specific legal questions activists wanted the court to decide?

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Federal Court Dismisses Activists' Bid to Challenge AG's Decision on Preachers

The Federal Court has dismissed an application by two activists, S. Sivakumar and M. Rajasegaran, seeking leave to challenge the Attorney General's (AG) decision not to prosecute preachers Muhammad Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu and Firdaus Wong Wan Hung for allegedly insulting Hindus. The court found that the legal questions raised by the activists had already been addressed in a prior case and did not meet the required threshold for a Federal Court appeal.
Legal Questions on AG's Discretion

The activists aimed to have the Federal Court determine two specific legal questions concerning the AG's discretion to prosecute. These questions were central to their challenge against the AG's decision not to bring charges against the preachers, Muhammad Zamri and Firdaus Wong, for their alleged remarks.
Seeking to Invalidate AG's Decision

As part of their legal challenge, the activists sought a declaration from the court that the AG's decision to not charge the preachers was invalid and void. This declaration would have effectively set aside the AG's non-prosecution decision, which was reportedly recorded in the Shah Alam Magistrates’ Court on April 26, 2021.
Request for Mandamus Order

Furthermore, the activists requested a mandamus order. This is a court order compelling a public official, in this instance, the AG, to perform a duty. Specifically, they sought to compel the AG to institute criminal proceedings against Muhammad Zamri and Firdaus Wong.
Context of Police Investigations

In their legal filings, the activists highlighted that in a related matter, the prosecution had informed the Magistrate's Court that police reports filed against the preachers had been classified under a "no further action" (NFA) status. This information was presented as part of the broader context of the investigations and the AG's subsequent decision.

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