The Court of Appeal today allowed appeals by the government and three others to set aside a High Court ruling that awarded RM1.1 million in damages to the mother of the late Dutch model Ivana Esther Robert Smit over alleged negligence in the investigation into her daughter's death.

A three-member panel comprising judges Zaini Mazlan, Ong Chee Kwan and K Muniandy delivered the judgment.

A three-member panel comprising judges Zaini Mazlan, Ong Chee Kwan and K Muniandy delivered the judgment, Free Malaysia Today reported.

Muniandy set aside the High Court judgment and orders dated July 29, 2025, including all awards of damages, interest and mandatory orders.