Court of Appeal of Malaysia

The Court of Appeal is the second-highest court in Malaysia's judicial hierarchy. Established in 1994, it serves as an intermediate appellate court between the High Courts and the Federal Court.

Jurisdiction

The Court of Appeal primarily hears appeals against decisions of the High Courts in both civil and criminal matters. Its jurisdiction includes:

1. Appeals from the High Courts in civil matters
2. Appeals from the High Courts in criminal matters
3. References from subordinate courts on questions of law

Composition

The Court of Appeal consists of:

• The President of the Court of Appeal
• Judges of the Court of Appeal (the number may vary)

Key Functions

1. Appellate Review: Reviewing decisions made by the High Courts
2. Error Correction: Correcting legal errors made in lower courts
3. Law Development: Contributing to the development of Malaysian law through its decisions
4. Workload Management: Reducing the caseload of the Federal Court

Significance

The Court of Appeal plays a crucial role in ensuring justice and maintaining consistency in the application of law. Its decisions are binding on the High Courts and all courts subordinate to the High Courts.

Locations

The Court of Appeal primarily sits in Putrajaya, but it also conducts hearings in other major cities to improve accessibility. Main locations include:

• Palace of Justice, Putrajaya (primary location)
• Court of Appeal, Kuching (for cases from Sabah and Sarawak)
• Occasional sittings in other state capitals as needed

For specific information on appeal procedures or recent decisions, please consult legal professionals or official court resources.