NunatuKavut celebrating after Muskrat Falls injunction thrown out

Members of an aboriginal group in Labradorare celebrating a big win in the Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court of Appeal.

We have always maintained that this injunction was illegal in and of itself, it should never have been granted, and yesterday we were proven right and we are elated in that.- NunatuKavutpresident Todd Rusell

On Wednesday, a panel of three judges threw out an injunction preventing members ofNunatuKavut,formerly the Labrador MtisNation,from protesting at the Muskrat Falls construction site.

The injunction stemmed from a demonstration at the site in October 2012.

NunatuKavut president Todd Russell said itsright to freedom of expression had been denied for two years, and now members have been vindicated.

• NunatuKavut protesting against Muskrat Falls project

"We've always maintained that we have a legal right to protest," said Russell.

"We have always maintained that this injunction was illegal in and of itself, it should never have been granted, and yesterday we were proven right and we are elated in that. What this means is that we basically can go back and protest where we protested."

The ruling called the terms of the injunction "grossly disproportionate" with the actions of the protesters.

Nalcor responds to decision

Meanwhile, NalcorEnergy has responded to the NunatuKavut win.

• Nalcor granted permanent injunction against aboriginal group

In a prepared statement, a company spokesperson said, "Nalcor has established a safety zone for protesters adjacent to the site where people can demonstrate."

Nalcor said it was concerned about people's safety, as well as keeping the construction of the project on schedule.