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  • 24 Mar 2025

    PEMPETISYEN L E N (F) 1. ) P E N 2. ) Y E N

    Citation
    WA-33-419-08/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    WA-33-419-08/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    The Proposed Intervener was permitted to be joined because prima facie evidence indicated the Child’s proprietary and pecuniary interests in the TR Property that would be directly affected by the matrimonial proceedings, the Respondent’s failure to reply amounted to an admission supporting that prima facie case and his refusal to undergo DNA testing justified an adverse inference; intervention under procedural rules was therefore proper to protect the Child’s rights without pre-judging substantive trust issues.