{
  "id": 19761210,
  "title": "Harith Iskander's lawyers to discharge themselves from Rosmah 'body-shaming' case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/harith-iskanders-lawyers-to-discharge-themselves-from-rosmah-body",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T05:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/129505/harith-iskanders-lawyers-to-discharge-themselves-from-rosmah-body-shaming-case"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur High Court is scheduled to hear an application by the lawyers of comedian Harith Iskander for discharge from the defamation suit filed by Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. The case centers around allegations of body-shaming Harith during a comedy performance in January. Rosmah's lawyer, Mohamed Baharudeen Mohamed Ariff, revealed that a case management session was held to discuss the application. During the session, counsel for Harith, Sangeet Kaur Deo, informally indicated that her side had submitted an application to withdraw as counsel. The defamation complaint was filed by a 75-year-old Rosmah, who claims that Harith displayed images of mythical creatures and made a remark referencing her physical appearance during the \"Harith Iskander: The Outspoken Comedy Tour\" stand-up show in Melaka.",
  "summary": "THE Kuala Lumpur High Court set November 24 to hear a discharge application by lawyers representing comedian Harith Iskander in the lawsuit filed against him by Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. This follows allegations that she was subjected to 'body sh...",
  "key_points": [
    "Harith Iskander's lawyers plan to withdraw from Rosmah Mansor's defamation case.",
    "Case revolves around allegations of body-shaming during a 2023 comedy tour in Melaka.",
    "Rosmah's lawyer confirmed application submission during case management session."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The legal withdrawal of Harith Iskander's counsel signals a shift in the comedian's defense strategy as the defamation suit regarding his stand-up performance moves toward the High Court.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}