Malaysiakini has the following story on the Rayappan case, ” A tale of two courts”. This morning, we read that the A-G was asked by Cabinet to confirm Rayappan’s religious status. Can the AG do so, especially the matter is already before the syariah and civil courts? Looks like a tale of three courts.

Rayappan case: A tale of two courts
Andrew Ong
Dec 6, 06 7:23pm

The tussle over Rayappan Anthony’s body between his family and the Selangor Islamic Affairs Council (Mais) has been referred to a higher court by the Syariah High Court today.

In making the decision, High Court judge Abu Zaky Mohammad said his court had no jurisdiction to hear the case and set Dec 12 for the case to be heard by the appellate court.

A-G to confirm religious status (the Star)
The Cabinet has directed the Attorney-General to look into the case of Rayappan Anthony (pic) to confirm his religious status, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said. The Cabinet had discussed the issue and had agreed to hand over the case to the A-G as it was important that it be resolved.