The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: DAP national chairman Karpal Singh is seeking for the High Court to compel Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi to respond to complaints of alleged misconduct over bribery issues.
Karpal, in his capacity as Bukit Gelugor MP, filed an application against the country’s top judge at the High Court registry at noon yesterday.
In his application, he is asking for a mandamus order for Zaki to respond to his accusations, in two letters dated Aug 20 and Dec 1 last year, of hypocrisy and misconduct while on the Bench.
“As the respondent has failed to respond to the letters, he has failed to carry out his duty and obligation under Section 13 of the Judges’ Code of Ethics 2009,” he told reporters.
Karpal, in his capacity as Bukit Gelugor MP, filed an application against the country’s top judge at the High Court registry at noon yesterday.
In his application, he is asking for a mandamus order for Zaki to respond to his accusations, in two letters dated Aug 20 and Dec 1 last year, of hypocrisy and misconduct while on the Bench.
“As the respondent has failed to respond to the letters, he has failed to carry out his duty and obligation under Section 13 of the Judges’ Code of Ethics 2009,” he told reporters.
In his affidavit, Karpal said Zaki, in his capacity as a public authority, was required by law to process and reply to a complaint made against any judge, including the Chief Justice.
Karpal has also called for a tribunal to be set up to investigate Zaki over his alleged misconduct.
Karpal has also called for a tribunal to be set up to investigate Zaki over his alleged misconduct.
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