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Negeri Sembilan court rules executive cannot override state constitution
A Negeri Sembilan court has invalidated an April 19 proclamation, finding that fundamental constitutional requirements were not met. The ruling establishes that the state's executive branch cannot circumvent constitutional provisions.
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The Dewan Kesultanan Undang (DKU) has ruled that Negeri Sembilan's executive council cannot override the state constitution, striking down a proclamation issued on April 19 on grounds that essential procedural requirements were not fulfilled.
According to Hassan, who presented the court's findings, the proclamation lacked compliance with fundamental constitutional stipulations, rendering it invalid. The decision underscores the supremacy of Negeri Sembilan's constitutional framework and the limitations of executive authority within the state.
The ruling carries significant implications for governance in the state, clarifying the boundaries between executive powers and constitutional obligations. It reaffirms that state officials must adhere strictly to constitutional procedures regardless of circumstances.
The DKU's decision represents a critical check on executive overreach and reinforces the principle that constitutional provisions remain binding on all branches of state government. The invalidation of the April 19 proclamation signals the court's commitment to upholding the state's legal framework.