Malaysia

Ruling delayed in Indira Gandhi contempt bid as court defers decision on IGP proceedings

The Ipoh High Court postpones its decision on whether M. Indira Gandhi can proceed with contempt action against the Inspector-General of Police

Updated 4 months ago · Published on 24 Apr 2026 12:28PM

Ruling delayed in Indira Gandhi contempt bid as court defers decision on IGP proceedings
Court extends a long-running legal battle over enforcement of a 2014 court order - April 24, 2026

THE Ipoh High Court has postponed proceedings on whether to grant M. Indira Gandhi leave to initiate contempt of court action against Malaysia’s Inspector-General of Police, delaying what was expected to be a key ruling in her prolonged legal fight to locate her missing daughter.

The adjournment was confirmed by Indira Gandhi Action Team (Ingat) chairman Arun Doraisamy, who said the matter had been removed from the court’s schedule for the day.

“There will be no proceedings today. The case has been vacated by the court,” Malay Mail quoted him saying today.

The court had been expected to deliver its decision on whether Indira could proceed with her contempt application against the police chief, but no ruling was handed down.

Indira’s lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan said the legal team had not been informed of the reasons behind the postponement.

He added that both parties are now working to fix new dates for the matter to be heard.

The application represents Indira’s second attempt to initiate contempt proceedings against the Inspector-General of Police. She filed the motion on 17 November last year, with the matter previously heard in the High Court on 27 February.

At the centre of the case are allegations that police have failed to comply with a High Court order issued on 30 May 2014, which directed authorities to locate and return her daughter, Prasana Diksa, and to arrest her former husband, K. Pathmanathan.

The case, which has spanned more than a decade, continues to test the effectiveness of court enforcement mechanisms in Malaysia, with Indira maintaining her legal pursuit in search of answers over her daughter’s whereabouts. - April 24, 2026

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