UPDATED 2.38PM | His lawyer says PM wants the apex court to interpret certain provisions of the constitution.

This comes after a query on whether challenging the constitutionality of the appointments is academic.

The Bar had filed a challenge against the constitutionality of extending the terms of the two judges past their retirement age.

This comes after the Chief Justice of Sabah and S'wak witnessed the swearing-in of 13 new ministers. 

LETTER | Raus and Zulkefli must also step down as additional Federal Court judges.

He was already near the mandatory retirement age for the judiciary when given the post.

UPDATED 4.15PM | Former head of prosecution says it's either this or let top court decide on Bar Council challenge.

UPDATED 11.40AM | The two judges were reappointed last year, after exceeding the mandatory retirement age.

UPDATED 6.34PM | He also disagrees that the council is overstepping its jurisdiction.

Sepang MP recalls how Raus' appointment was controversial and 'violated' the Federal Constitution.

Raus Sharif reiterates there shall be no postponement of cases, except in the event of death, or near death.

Under the constitution, court rules, PM is to give advice after consulting the Conference of Rulers.

Unanimous decision as 'there is an unlikely chance of success in the appeal,' says CJ.

This is regarding holding of office beyond the constitutional retirement age of 66 years, six months.

Haniff Khatri also criticised CJ Md Raus Sharif’s explanation on the issue for being ‘trivial’.

UPDATED 4.30PM | This caused the change of format in speeches at the opening of the Legal Year, says Raus. 

UPDATED 3.30PM | This year's renamed event saw Chief Justice Md Raus Sharif delivering the sole speech. 

UPDATED 3.15PM | High Court permits five out of six constitutional questions on the two appointments.

Justice Raus' appointment is a non-justiciable issue as the Agong consented, the AGC argues.  

Opposition leader joins chorus calling Raus' appointment as CJ unconstitutional. 

Ex-PM applies for a watching brief in Anwar's bid to review decision made by Justice Zulkefli.

Hakim Mahkamah Tinggi Datin Azizah Nawawi menetapkan tarikh itu di dalam kamarnya hari ini.

However, no reason was given on AGC's objection to Amanah's leave application.

In his affidavit, PKR de facto leader says there are questions surrounding Justice Zulkefli's position. 

The High Court makes this decision on an application filed by Mahathir challenging the appointment. 

UPDATED 1.20PM | Party wants Md Raus Sharif to explain under what authority he can be additional judge and CJ.

YOURSAY | ‘Raus’ insistence that the judiciary is free from influence is akin to blowing his own trumpet.’

The statement comes following queries over the extension of the duo's appointments after the mandatory retirement age. 

Chief Justice Md Raus Sharif says the appointments are based on merit and not to merely fill the quota. 

There will be three new inductees to the highly exclusive 'Tun' club this year.