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Law reform (marriage and divorce) act 1976
  • 21 Jan 2026

    PEMPETISYEN MARIAMMA A/P SUPPAN 1. ) SURESH KUMAR A/L VELU 2. ) KAALA DEVI A/P GOPALAKRISHNAN

    Citation
    NA-33-101-05/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    NA-33-101-05/2019 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    Completion of the eldest child’s tertiary education on 26.9.2024 constitutes a material change in circumstances under Sections 95 and 96 LRA, terminating the father’s maintenance obligation for that child and justifying a one‑third reduction of the RM3,500 order to RM2,333 and repayment of excess sums; procedural defects in the notice did not occasion prejudice and were dismissed under the Rules of Court.

    • Child maintenance
    • Variation of maintenance orders
    • Law reform (marriage and divorce) act 1976
    • Garnishee orders
    • Procedural compliance (form 11, rule 56)