High Court upholds RM77mil award against Merdeka 118 subcontractor
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has affirmed a RM77 million arbitration award in favour of the main contractor for the Merdeka 118 tower, dismissing nearly 70 challenges brought by its subcontractor.
In a significant development, the Kerala High Court has instructed the State government to accelerate the resolution of pending cases against Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MPs and MLAs). This directive comes in response to a suo motu petition filed under Supreme Court guidelines aimed at monitoring the status of these cases.
The District Judiciary Registrar recommended several measures to expedite the process, including prioritizing summons and warrants issued by criminal courts, and assigning dedicated police officers to assist courts with process duty. The Registrar also emphasized the need to strengthen the role of nodal officers through regular meetings and to implement the Kerala Electronic Processes (Issuance, Service and Execution) Rules, 2025 which allow for notifications through WhatsApp.
Additionally, the use of video conferencing to ensure the presence of accused and witnesses was suggested to prevent delays. The Registrar proposed creating a similar facility at police stations to record case details and actions taken, and to flag unexecuted processes beyond the prescribed period for immediate follow-up.
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