Azrin seeks court declaration as rightful 17th Undang Luak Jelebu
Court dismisses interim bid, fixes Dec 17 hearing for both applications
SEREMBAN – Datuk Azrin Khairi has applied to the High Court here for a declaration that he is the rightful 17th Undang Luak Jelebu, following his appointment by Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir on Oct 14, 2026.
In the application filed before Judge Roz Mawar Rozain on Friday, Azrin also sought a declaration that Datuk Maarof Mat Rashad had been removed as the 16th Undang Luak Jelebu, effective May 31, 2023.
According to the application, the removal followed advice from the Negeri Sembilan Council of Justice and Undangs during a meeting on July 31, before it was gazetted on Oct 23, 2026.
Azrin also sought a permanent injunction to prevent Maarof from using the titles of Undang Luak Jelebu, Dato' Mendika Menteri Akhirulzaman or Yang Teramat Mulia, or performing any duties associated with the position.
The application was intended to prevent Maarof from organising or attending traditional ceremonies and customary events in his capacity as Undang Luak Jelebu, including the Majlis Pengukuhan Adat dan Pemegang Pesaka Luak Jelebu scheduled for Nov 15.
Azrin further sought to restrain Maarof from appointing or dismissing customary title holders or office bearers, issuing official documents in the name of the Undang Luak Jelebu, and using the Undang Luak Jelebu Hall for such purposes.
He also applied for a mandatory injunction requiring Maarof to remove, delete and withdraw all posters, social media posts, statements and other materials identifying him as Undang Luak Jelebu within seven days of the order being issued.
During the proceedings, the court also heard Azrin's application for an interim ex-parte injunction to prevent Maarof from acting as Undang Luak Jelebu pending the final disposal of the case.
However, Roz Mawar directed that the application proceed on an inter-partes basis, requiring both parties to be present, and ordered that the notice of application be served on Maarof.
She also dismissed Azrin's request for an ad-interim order, ruling that there were insufficient grounds to grant it.
The court subsequently fixed Dec 17 for the hearing of both applications via video conference.
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