Jurisdiction of High Court

Jurisdiction of High Court

Under section 2 of the Court of Judicature Act 1964, the High Court means the High Court of Malaya and the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak. As such, the jurisdiction of the High Court of Malaya is coordinate with the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak.

 

In general, the High Court of Malaya will hear cases and disputes that take place in the jurisdiction of the Peninsular Malaysia. Whereas, the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak will hear cases and disputes that take place in its jurisdiction in Sabah and Sarawak only.

 

Such of the juridsdictions are:

Original Criminal Jurisdiction

  • Hear criminal matters involving death penalty

Original Civil Jurisdiction

  • Hear and determine all civil matters which are beyond the jurisdiction of the Sessions and Magistrates' Court (amount involved is exceeding RM1,000,000.00), and the High Court have the exclusive power to hear a dispute pertaining to the divorce and matrimonial matters; admiralty; bankruptcy and companies' civil disputes; the appointment and guardianship of infant and the property; the appointment and guardianship of the disabled person and the property and letter of administration and probate issues.

Appellate Jurisdiction

  • Hear criminal and civil appeals from the Sessions and Magistrates Courts