Ahmed Khan & Ors v Muhammed Iftekhar Khan

Ahmed Khan & Ors v Muhammed Iftekhar Khan

The properties were acquired and held by Muhammed on the basis of an agreement and common understanding directed by Mr Khan that they would be held on trust for the siblings; Muhammed's denial of the trusts was unconscionable. The email of 12 October 2013 manifested and proved the express trust over 7 Essex Grove. The judge's orders for sale and account were proper exercises of discretion.

Parties
Claimant/respondent: Ahmed Khan; Claimant/respondent: Sarwar Khan; Claimant/respondent: Shalima Khan; Claimant/respondent: Farhana Khan; Claimant/respondent: Jennifer Khan; Defendant/appellant: Muhammed Iftekhar Khan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Constructive Trusts, Express Trusts, Beneficial Ownership, Family Property Disputes, Section 53(1)(b) Law of Property Act 1925
Property Law Trusts Law Equity Constructive Trusts Express Trusts Beneficial Ownership Family Property Disputes Section 53(1)(b) Law of Property Act 1925

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Parties

Ahmed Khan

Claimant/respondent

Sarwar Khan

Claimant/respondent

Shalima Khan

Claimant/respondent

Farhana Khan

Claimant/respondent

Jennifer Khan

Claimant/respondent

Muhammed Iftekhar Khan

Defendant/appellant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether acquisition constructive trusts arose over the properties in favour of the claimants
  2. 2 Whether an express trust over 7 Essex Grove was sufficiently manifested and proved
  3. 3 Whether detrimental reliance by one beneficiary is sufficient for a common intention constructive trust for all beneficiaries

Ratio Decidendi

The properties were acquired and held by Muhammed on the basis of an agreement and common understanding directed by Mr Khan that they would be held on trust for the siblings; Muhammed's denial of the trusts was unconscionable. The email of 12 October 2013 manifested and proved the express trust over 7 Essex Grove. The judge's orders for sale and account were proper exercises of discretion.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Order for sale of the properties
  • Conduct of sale given to Cripps Trust Corporation Limited