Malaysia Case Law: Decisions & Judgments

24 Sept 2020

GK Ganesan & Saran Gunasekaran for Respondent [Messrs GK Ganesan] PEMIUTANG PENGHAKIMAN 1. ) Alan A. Gomez for Appellant/Judgment Creditor, SEASAM [Messrs Tommy Thomas] 2. ) Ashley Tay for Judgment Creditor (Alliance Investment Bank) Suppor

Citation: KES KEBRANKAPAN NO. D8(D4)-29-3059-2005 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Court: D4
Case number: KES KEBRANKAPAN NO. D8(D4)-29-3059-2005 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

Applicant entitled to appeal as a 'person aggrieved' under s92(2) but failed on the merits: DGI/Applicant did not prove that the 8 properties belonged to the bankrupt or that the Respondent was a nominee or that fraud existed; most transfers occurred more than five years before the bankruptcy order and are not void under s52; absent proof of fraud, Respondent's registered titles are indefeasible under Sarawak Land Code s132; therefore relief sought by DGI cannot be granted and appeal is dismissed.

Section 31(5) bankruptcy act 1967
Section 52 bankruptcy act 1967 (clawback/limitation)
Section 92 bankruptcy act 1967 (appeals)
Sarawak land code section 132 (indefeasibility)
Declaratory relief
Nominee/beneficial ownership

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GK Ganesan & Saran Gunasekaran for Respondent [Messrs GK Ganesan] PEMIUTANG PENGHAKIMAN 1. ) Alan A. Gomez for Appellant/Judgment Creditor, SEASAM [Messrs Tommy Thomas] 2. ) Ashley Tay for Judgment Creditor (Alliance Investment Bank) Suppor