Mahim Khan v Alkiviades David

Mahim Khan v Alkiviades David

The defendant was properly served, knew and understood the requirements of the freezing orders, had the ability to comply, deliberately failed to comply, and provided no acceptable explanation; contempt is established.

Parties
Claimant: Mahim Khan; Defendant: Alkiviades David
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Contempt Application / Ruling on Contempt and Adjournment for Committal Hearing
Outcome
Contempt established; matter adjourned for committal hearing.
Legal Topics
Freezing Orders, Service of Process, Affidavit Requirements, Disability Accommodations
Civil Procedure Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Contempt of Court Freezing Orders Service of Process Affidavit Requirements Disability Accommodations

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Parties

Mahim Khan

Claimant

Alkiviades David

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Contempt Application / Ruling on Contempt and Adjournment for Committal Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant was properly served with the contempt application
  2. 2 Whether the defendant complied with paragraphs 9 and 10 of the First and Second Freezing Orders
  3. 3 Whether the defendant's failure to comply was deliberate and without acceptable explanation

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant was properly served, knew and understood the requirements of the freezing orders, had the ability to comply, deliberately failed to comply, and provided no acceptable explanation; contempt is established.

Court Disposition

Contempt established; matter adjourned for committal hearing.

Orders

  • Matter adjourned for committal hearing.
  • Defendant found in contempt for failure to comply with paragraphs 9 and 10 of the First and Second Freezing Orders.