CJ reminds lower courts to abide by precedents set by higher courts

Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat at the Opening of the Legal Year 2024 in Putrajaya with Court of Appeal president Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim (second from left), Chief Judge Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli (left) dan Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah (right). - Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat has reminded the lower courts to adhere to the precedents established by the higher courts.

She said the Federal Court, being the highest court, must also remember that it cannot depart too easily from precedent, especially if a previously decided authority is questioned shortly after it was decided.