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Appeal on Libel Case: Tan Chin Woh by AMIRA ZULAIKHA ZULKIFLEE is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The plaintiff sued the defendant for libel based on a police report and complaint to the Bar Council filed by the defendant. The High Court found for the plaintiff, but the Court of Appeal overturned this decision. The Court of Appeal held that absolute privilege, which was not pleaded, applied to exempt the defendant from liability. The plaintiff appealed to the Federal Court. The Federal Court allowed the appeal and reinstated the High Court

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AMIRA ZULAIKHA ZULKIFLEE

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EN