When will the Court of Appeal hear the Sabah assembly dissolution challenge?

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Court of Appeal to Hear Sabah Assembly Dissolution Challenge on September 7

The Court of Appeal is scheduled to hear the challenge brought by Tan Sri Musa Aman and 32 other Sabah assemblymen concerning the dismissal of their bid for judicial review of the state assembly's dissolution on September 7. This hearing date was agreed upon by both parties, who indicated a need for additional time to submit their respective documents and affidavits. The Election Commission has already set September 12 for nominations and September 26 for polling in the upcoming state election.
Appeal Hearing Date Set

The Court of Appeal, presided over by a three-judge bench including Datuk Yaakob Md Sam, Datuk P. Ravinthran, and Datuk Ahmad Nasfy Yasin, accepted the proposed September 7 date for the judicial review hearing. This date will also accommodate the application for a stay of the government's gazette regarding the dissolution and the proclamation of the election.
Judicial Review Background

The legal challenge stems from Musa Aman and the other Sabah lawmakers' application for judicial review of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin’s consent to dissolve the state assembly. The plaintiffs contend that Tun Juhar Mahiruddin was wrongly advised, specifically in relation to the advice provided by caretaker minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal that led to the dissolution on July 30.
High Court's Previous Ruling

Previously, the High Court had dismissed the initial application for judicial review. The High Court's decision was based on the principle that the dissolution of the state assembly falls within the prerogative of the head of state and is therefore outside the purview of the judiciary.
Stay Application Filed

In addition to the appeal against the dismissal, the plaintiffs' lawyer, Tengku Fuad Ahmad, confirmed they are also seeking a stay of the government's gazette that officially declared the dissolution of the assembly and proclaimed the election. The respondents in the case include Tun Juhar Mahiruddin, Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal, the state government, and the Election Commission.

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