The high court has given a two-week extension to the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) to update the court on the settlement over a suit on pensions filed by a group of 35 individuals, comprising former members of the judiciary and seven widows of former judges.
Umno veteran Tan Sri Shahrir Abdul Samad underscored the critical importance of defending the national judicial system and preventing it from falling under any shadow of suspicion, particularly stemming from acts of “loser's revenge”.
Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said that the authority to grant full or partial acquittal to individuals charged with criminal offences rests with the attorney-general, and not the courts.