Ng Pik Lian v Tai May Chean & Anor
This case involves four related appeals originating from an Originating Summons filed by Tai May Chean (TMC) seeking a mental health inquiry regarding her mother Ng Pik Lian (NPL). The High Court ordered the inquiry under Section 52 of the Mental Health Act 2001, which was appealed by NPL and her son Tai Hean Leng (THL). The Court of Appeal allowed both appeals, finding that the High Court erred in not allowing NPL to rebut the prima facie case before ordering the inquiry and that TMC lacked good faith in filing the application.
Overview
Case Number
W-02(NCvC)(A)-1349-07/2019
Case Type
Civil - Mental health inquiry
Court
Court of Appeal of Malaysia, Putrajaya
Coram Judges
- Gunalan s/o Muniandy
- Kamaluddin bin Md Said
- Abu Bakar JaisDelivered Judgment
Related Proceedings
High Court
WA-24NCVC-2129-10/2018
High Court of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur
Heard Together With
Ng Pik Lian v Tai May Chean & Anor
W-02(NCvC)(A)-1330-07/2019
Related appeal concerning same parties and issues
Ng Pik Lian v Tai May Chean & Anor
W-02(NCvC)(A)-1331-07/2019
Related appeal concerning same parties and issues
Tai Hean Leng @ Tek Hean Leng v Tai May Chean & Anor
W-02(NCvC)(A)-1350-07/2019
Related appeal concerning same parties and issues
Subject Matter
Mental health lawFamily disputesCivil procedure