The Court of Appeal has struck out Hindraf legal advisor P Uthayakumar's defamation suit against the former inspector-general of police (IGP) and attorney-general (AG) over their claims that he has links with terrorist organisations.

In a 2-1 decision, the three-member bench ruled that the statements by the two respondents were directed at Hindraf, and not at Uthayakumar.

In addition, the court ruled that Hindraf has been declared an illegal organisation and it has no locus standito pursue legal action.

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