29 Dec 2020
TAN CHAI HOK 1. TIMBALAN MENTERI DALAM NEGERI, MALAYSIA 2. KETUA POLIS NEGARA 3. PENGARAH, PUSAT PEMULIHAN AKHLAK SIMPANG RENGGAM, JOHOR
- Citation
- BA-44-240-07/2020 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- BA-44-240-07/2020 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
The writ was allowed because there was an unjustified inordinate delay by the Investigation Officer in finalising and submitting the investigation report (an 8‑day unexplained delay after the last witness statement) which constituted procedural non‑compliance significant enough to undermine the statutory safeguards, rendering the detention illegal; other alleged irregularities either did not prejudice the applicant or were satisfied (Advisory Board hearings occurred and Form I was served; Minister had regard to association with a substantial body).