The High Court in Lilongwe has today issued an interlocutory injunction restraining lawyer Alexious Kamangila from making, writing, or publishing any statements about High Court of Malawi Commercial Division Judge Kenan Manda until further notice.

Judge Manda’s lawyer, Michael Goba Chipeta confirmed the development, saying that he has already emailed the document to Kamangila because of the urgency of the matter.

He said: “The court marshal also called the defendant in my presence to inform him that the other documents, including summons, are at the court. Kamangila informed the court marshal that he will advise where the documents should be delivered.”

According to the court order issued by Judge Simeon Mdeza, Kamangila risks being held in contempt of court if he disobeys the order.

In a demand letter issued earlier, Judge Manda is seeking K250 million in compensation from Kamangila over Facebook posts alleging that the judge engaged in fraudulent conduct.

Below is the court order;