Event

Event

 

CPD Lecture | 50th Anniversary of the Basic Structure Doctrine

28 Nov 2023 - Tue / 1 day / 2:30pm - 4:00pm / Raja Aziz Addruse Auditorium, 2nd Floor, 2 Wisma Badan Peguam Malaysia, Leboh Pasar Besar, 50050 Kuala Lumpur

Srimurugan Alagan will discuss the following:

  • Historical and development of the basic structure doctrine;
  • What is the real ratio of Kesavananda and post-development cases in India

Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi will deliver a lecture on the development of the basic structure doctrine in Malaysia and its impact.

Member (SLS & AAS): RM 40
Member: RM 40
Law Student: RM 40
Pupil in Chambers: RM 40
Non-Member: RM 40
Organisers: Bar Council

CPD: Legal Learning Lab
CPD Points: 1
Event Code:
T3/28112023/BC/BC233301/1

Description

Srimurugan Alagan will discuss the following:

  • Historical and development of the basic structure doctrine;
  • What is the real ratio of Kesavananda and post-development cases in India

Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi will deliver a lecture on the development of the basic structure doctrine in Malaysia and its impact.

Speaker

Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Hj Shad Saleem Faruqi is the Holder of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Chair at Universiti Malaya (“UM”). Prior to his assignment at UM, he served at Universiti Teknologi MARA (“UiTM”), International Islamic University Malaysia (“IIUM”), and Universiti Sains Malaysia (“USM”), in various capacities.

He has done several prestigious international assignments, including drafting the Constitution for the Republic of Maldives in the 1990s.

At the national level, he has undertaken manifold tasks, including, among others, serving as a member of the Judicial Appointments Commission (2019–2021); member of the Institutional Reforms Committee under the Pakatan Harapan Government (2018–2020); and Judge of the Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Tribunal. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (“ISIS”) Malaysia.

He is the author of eight books, has written hundreds of articles, and is a columnist for The Star.

 

Srimurugan Alagan@Alake is an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya. He teaches in public and private universities and has written many books and journal articles.

One of the books that he has written is on the Federal Constitution, entitled Federal Constitution: A Commentary. His books have been referred to by judges, lawyers, and students.

He has also represented the Election Commissioners in the Tribunal established under the Federal Constitution.

Terms and Conditions

Event Policy

Places are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Cancellation 

Cancellations must be made in writing.

If you have failed to inform the organiser on your cancellation for three consecutive times, you may be blacklisted for future events.

Refunds 

Refunds will be processed after the event is completed. This may take up to 30 business days. The conditions for refunds are as follows:

  • Full refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled or postponed by the organiser due to some circumstances.
  • No refunds for this course. However substitution is allowed.

The organiser reserves the right to modify, cancel or postpone the event, should circumstances arise that make such action necessary, whereupon all registration fees paid will be refunded.

Transferral

You are allowed to transfer your place to another participant, but you must notify the organiser with the necessary details.

Attendance 

CPD points will not be awarded to lawyers and pupils in chambers from Peninsular Malaysia who arrive more than 15 minutes late, are not present throughout the event, or leave before its scheduled end.

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Disclaimer

  • Materials will be emailed only. No printed notes will be provided.
  • No recording of the event is permitted via any means at any time.
  • No part of the event content may be used/reproduced in any form without the written and explicit consent of the Bar Council and speaker(s).

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