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Mustafa founder fails to strike out step-family's lawsuit
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File photo showing an entrance of Mustafa Centre. Its founder, Mustaq Ahmad, and five others are being sued for alleged oppressive conduct under the Companies Act by his step-siblings and their mother.
PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
Mr Mustaq Ahmad, founder of the iconic Mustafa Centre, has failed in his High Court bid to strike out his step-family's high-stakes lawsuit against him and five others.
High Court Assistant Registrar Scott Tan ruled that there was a novel and "knotty" issue to be settled, and it was not " plain and obvious" - a criterion for striking out a lawsuit. This means the case will proceed to a full trial, unless the assistant registrar's decision is reversed on appeal.
