Zainal bin Hashim v Government of Malaysia

Subject Matter

STATUTE — Malaysia — Statute — Retroactive effect — Dismissal of police constable contrary to Constitution — Action for wrongful dismissal — Amendment of Constitution while appeal pending — Whether validating dismissal — Whether “authority” including person — Lack of opportunity to make oral representations — Whether contrary to natural justice — Non-compliance with regulations — Whether rendering dismissal invalid — Constitution of Malaysia, art 135 (1) — Constitution (Amendment) Act 1976, s 30 — Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) (General Orders, Chapter D) Regulations 1969, reg 34 (1)

[1980] AC 734; [1980] 2 WLR 136

STATUTE — Retroactive effect — Pending action — Dismissal of police constable contrary to Constitution — Amendment of Constitution — Whether amendment while appeal pending validating dismissal — Constitution of Malaysia, art 135 (1)

[1980] AC 734; [1980] 2 WLR 136