Khan v David [2025] EWHC 3041 (KB) (16 October 2025)

Khan v David [2025] EWHC 3041 (KB) (16 October 2025)

The defendant was properly served with the relevant orders and contempt application, was fully aware of their contents and requirements, had the ability to comply, and deliberately failed to do so without acceptable explanation, amounting to contempt of court.

Citation
[2025] EWHC 3041 (KB)
Parties
Claimant: Mahim Khan; Defendant: Alkiviades David
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Contempt Application (civil Enforcement) / Post Judgment, Pre Committal Hearing
Outcome
Finding of contempt; matter adjourned for committal hearing.
Legal Topics
Freezing Injunctions, Personal Service, Affidavit Requirements, Disability Accommodations, Compliance With Court Orders
Civil Procedure Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Contempt of Court Freezing Injunctions Personal Service Affidavit Requirements Disability Accommodations Compliance With Court Orders

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Parties

Mahim Khan

Claimant

Alkiviades David

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Contempt Application (civil Enforcement) / Post Judgment, Pre Committal Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant was properly served with the contempt application and freezing orders
  2. 2 Whether the defendant deliberately failed to comply with paragraphs 9 and 10 of the First and Second Freezing Orders
  3. 3 Whether the defendant had the ability to comply with the orders

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant was properly served with the relevant orders and contempt application, was fully aware of their contents and requirements, had the ability to comply, and deliberately failed to do so without acceptable explanation, amounting to contempt of court.

Court Disposition

Finding of contempt; matter adjourned for committal hearing.

Orders

  • The matter is adjourned for a committal hearing.