14 Nov 2014
RAFIQ v THE COMMISSIONER OF THE NEW ZEALAND POLICE [2014] NZHC 2837
- Citation
- [2014] NZHC 2837
- Court
- High Court
Leave to commence the defamation proceeding was refused because the applicant did not apply within the six year leave period for the 10 March 2008 publication and, on the merits, the proposed proceedings are vexatious and an abuse of process such that it is not just to grant leave; additionally, allegations based on the 10 February 2012 brief were barred by absolute privilege and the applicant had not taken steps when aware of it.