The prosecution in Anwar Ibrahim sodomy trial today submitted in reply to the defence application to recuse High Court judge Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah from hearing the controversial case.

Solicitor-general II Mohd Yusof Zainal Abiden, who was hurt in minor accident yesterday, did not appear in court this morning. It is learned that Yusof fractured his leg after he tried to save his cat from falling into a drain.

Deputy public prosecutor Mohd Hanafiah Zakaria argued on behalf of the prosecution.

Yesterday, lead defence lawyer Karpal Singh, in his application to recuse the judge, said there was a danger of bias committed by the judge for threatening to cite him for contempt of court.

The senior counsel also stated that the world was watching the sodomy trial closely and thus the judge should be seen to be fair and impartial.

Karpal was also not in court today as he has gone to the Court of Appeal for another case.

LIVE REPORTS

8.33am: Both the prosecution and defence lawyers enter judge Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah’s chambers.

8.40am: All parties emerge from the judge's chambers. There is no sign of solicitor-general II Mohd Yusof Zainal Abiden.

8.42am: Court begins hearing.

DPP Mohd Hanafiah Zakaria stands up to submit on behalf of Yusof.