Probe of judge Nazlan didn't follow protocol, says Federal Court

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has held that judges are not immune from criminal investigation or prosecution but there are protocols involved, says Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.

In a unanimous decision, a seven-judge panel chaired by the Chief Justice ruled that criminal investigative bodies were constitutionally entitled to investigate superior court judges, and the Public Prosecutor to conduct criminal proceedings against them, but such powers must be exercised in good faith and only in genuine cases.