High Court: Tian Chua's GE14 disqualification invalid, can contest future polls (updated)


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The High Court decided Wednesday (Nov 6) that Tian Chua's disqualification as a GE14 candidate is invalid and that the PKR vice-president is free to contest in future elections.

Justice Datuk Seri Mariana Yahya made the decision after allowing the originating summons by Tian Chua (real name Chua Tian Chang), the former Batu MP, as the plaintiff against the Election Commission (EC) as the sole defendant in the suit.

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