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Love, Law, and Litigation: Legal Perspectives on Breach of Promise to Marry in Malaysia

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  • Daleleer Kaur Randawar

    (Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Muhammad Izwan Ikhsan

    (Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia)

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Claims for breach of promise to marry remain actionable in Malaysia, unlike in many other jurisdictions where such claims have been abolished. One reason for the removal of these claims is the perception that they often stem from motives of financial gain. However, in several Asian countries, these claims continue to be recognised. By employing a doctrinal methodology that examines statutory provisions, case reports, and scholarly writings, this article aims to explore the foundations of breach of promise claims in Malaysia and the process of awarding compensatory damages from social, cultural, and religious perspectives. It also investigates the extent to which compensatory damages are granted in breach of promise cases, particularly in relation to the empowerment of women's rights in Malaysia

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  • Daleleer Kaur Randawar & Muhammad Izwan Ikhsan, 2025. "Love, Law, and Litigation: Legal Perspectives on Breach of Promise to Marry in Malaysia," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(23), pages 33-39, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:23:p:33-39
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    1. Ami Rokach & Sybil H. Chan, 2023. "Love and Infidelity: Causes and Consequences," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(5), pages 1-19, February.
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