In civil cases, victims of sexual assault or harassment have the right to demand justice from the perpetrator. Here are some of the key rights that can be enforced through civil action:- 🔹 Right to Claim Indemnity Compensation for trauma, suffering, medical costs & loss of income. 🔹 Right to Obtain a Court Order An…
A suspect can only be detained for investigation by the police for not more than 24 hours. If the investigation cannot be completed and the police wish to detain the suspect for more than 24 hours, an application to extend the detention must be made to the Magistrate’s Court. This extended detention period is also…
Domestic violence refers to a pattern of behaviour in which one person in an intimate relationship (such as a spouse, partner, or family member) seeks to control or dominate the other through physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological abuse. If you or someone you know is being abused, it’s important to recognize the signs and understand…
A Trademark is any sign that can be represented graphically and can distinguish the goods or services of one business from those of others. Signs include any letters, words, names, signatures, numbers, logos, brands, titles, labels, tickets, shapes of goods or their packaging, colors, sounds, smells, holograms, positions, sequences of movement, or any combination thereof….
Question: Can I take legal action against my own spouse? Answer: Yes, you can! In fact, according to Section 4A of the Married Women Act, a husband or wife is entitled to sue each other in tort for damages in respect of injuries to his or her personcause by their spouse. CAN I TESTIFY REGARDING…
WHAT IF SOMEONE FOLLOWS YOU CONTINUOUSLY? Whether you are walking or driving and you feel you are being followed, it’s important to stay safe. Follow the tips below:- WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS AS EMPLOYERS OVER EMPLOYEES IN MALAYSIA? Under the Employment Act 1955, the Employers in Malaysia have the right to manage, direct, and enforce…
Question: I’ve been pondering for a long time, how exactly do the people being sued know they’re being sued? Does the Court contact them directly or the Plaintiff’s lawyer? Answer: Usually, the Plaintiff’s lawyer will serve the Writ of Summons via courier, by hand, fax, AR registered post, etc as per Order 62 Rule 6…
Did you know your peaceful gated neighbourhood might be breaking the law? From boom gates to security checks, let’s dive into what’s really allowed in gated and guarded communities because what seems secure may not always be legal! CONVERTING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TO A GATED COMMUNITY? Did you know that non-stratified properties cannot form gated communities with…
The ex-wife who has paid or even withdrawn money during the sale and purchase of the land has the right to the property even thought it has been registered in the name of the ex-husband by the way the ex-wife inserted a caveat on the land grant. The Sister-In-Law Is Not Working And Wants To…
CONTACT THE RELEVANT BODIES BEFOREHAND Did you know about the existence of several government and non government bodies that serve to solve your daily problems? For instance, if your neighbour is conducting renovations that are trespassing and causing damage to your house, you can actually report this matter to your Local Authorities such as Majlis…
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