19 Oct 2023
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- Citation
- W-02(W)-1754-09/2022 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
- Court
- W
- Case number
- W-02(W)-1754-09/2022 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
The Court of Appeal held that the High Court misdirected itself by labeling a private defamation action as public interest litigation without submissions or proper basis, thereby unlawfully depriving the successful defendants of costs; appellate interference was warranted and the successful defendants are entitled to costs, fixed at RM60,000 each inclusive of costs below and leave application.