The Kuala Lumpur High Court today paved the way for a fresh battle in Perak by declaring that BN's Zambry Abd Kadir is not the legitimate menteri besar of Perak.

Justice Abdul Aziz Abd Rahim then proclaimed Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin as the rightful Perak menteri besar.

"He is, and was, at all material times the chief minister of Perak," Abdul Aziz told the court.

His decision rubberstamped ousted Pakatan Rakyat MB Mohammad Nizar's argument that he is the legitimate menteri besar.