14 Mar 2023
PEMPETISYEN KASTURI NAMBIAR A/P KRISHNAN STEVEN A/L SEBASTIAN PIHAK KETIGA DICADANGKAN SIVASANKAR A/L MOHANADASS
- Citation
- WA-33-258-05/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- WA-33-258-05/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
The Court found an existing solicitor-client relationship and possession by counsel of confidential information directly relevant to the divorce petition, and that counsel was a potential witness on material disputed facts; applying the objective test for appearance of conflict and the Legal Profession (Practice & Etiquette) Rules, the firm was disqualified from representing the Respondent to protect the administration of justice; the application was allowed with costs.