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Interlocutory defamation injunctions require urgency, prima facie entitlement and evidence of likely repetition; applicant failed to satisfy the court.
Injunctions – Ex parte interim relief – extraordinary remedy requiring urgency and prompt application – Defamation – caution in granting interlocutory injunctions due to free speech – necessity to show prima facie case and evidence of intention to repeat defamatory words – effect of pardon on status but not automatic interlocutory relief – recognised defences (justification, fair comment) may preclude injunction.
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