By Burnett Munthali

The High Court Judge, Justice Howard Pemba, has granted an injunction to practicing lawyer Gift Nankhuni, halting the enforcement of a six-month suspension and fines imposed by the Malawi Law Society (MLS) Disciplinary Committee.

The injunction, granted by Justice Pemba at the Lilongwe District Civil Division Registry, prevents the MLS from implementing its disciplinary decision pending the outcome of a judicial review.

The committee’s ruling, issued on January 10, 2025, had suspended Nankhuni for six months and imposed significant fines.

However, Nankhuni challenged the decision, leading the High Court to grant permission for a judicial review under Cause No. 6 of 2025.

As a result, the MLS and its representatives are now legally barred from enforcing the disciplinary measures until the review process is concluded.

When contacted for comment, Nankhuni declined to speak on the matter, referring inquiries to his legal team—comprising Senior Counsel Allan Chinula, John Suzi Banda, and Gilbert Khonyongwa.

However, his lawyers also refrained from commenting, citing the ongoing court proceedings.