Lakhany v Hasan [2026] EWHC 252 (KB) (10 February 2026)

Lakhany v Hasan [2026] EWHC 252 (KB) (10 February 2026)

The claimant's conduct, including failure to provide full and frank disclosure, delay, and omission of material facts, constituted circumstances 'out of the norm' justifying an order for indemnity costs in favour of the defendant.

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Citation
[2026] EWHC 252 (KB)
Parties
Claimant: Hamza Lakhany; Defendant: Danyaal Hasan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Civil / Post Judgment (costs Determination)
Outcome
Costs awarded to the defendant on the indemnity basis, assessed at £35,581.00, payable within 14 days.
Legal Topics
Costs, Indemnity Costs, Without Notice Applications, Full and Frank Disclosure, Freezing Orders
Civil Procedure Costs Indemnity Costs Without Notice Applications Full and Frank Disclosure Freezing Orders

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Parties

Hamza Lakhany

Claimant

Danyaal Hasan

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Post Judgment (costs Determination)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether costs should be awarded on the indemnity or standard basis
  2. 2 Whether the claimant's conduct was 'out of the norm' justifying indemnity costs

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant's conduct, including failure to provide full and frank disclosure, delay, and omission of material facts, constituted circumstances 'out of the norm' justifying an order for indemnity costs in favour of the defendant.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded to the defendant on the indemnity basis, assessed at £35,581.00, payable within 14 days.

Orders

  • Claimant to pay defendant's costs on the indemnity basis, assessed at £35,581.00, within 14 days.