Hamza Lakhany v Danyaal Hasan

Hamza Lakhany v Danyaal Hasan

The claimant's conduct, including failure to provide full and frank disclosure, delay in making the application, and not informing the court of material facts, was out of the norm and justifies an order for indemnity costs.

Parties
Claimant: Hamza Lakhany; Defendant: Danyaal Hasan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 October 2026
Procedural Posture
Civil / Costs Determination Following Judgment
Outcome
Costs awarded to the defendant on the indemnity basis, assessed at £35,581.00 to be paid within 14 days.
Legal Topics
Costs, Indemnity Costs, Without Notice Applications, Full and Frank Disclosure
Civil Procedure Costs Indemnity Costs Without Notice Applications Full and Frank Disclosure

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 3 Authorities cited 7 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 2
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Hamza Lakhany

Claimant

Danyaal Hasan

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Costs Determination Following Judgment

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 in making the application, and not informing the court of material facts, was out of the norm and justifies an order for indemnity costs.

Court Disposition

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

Orders

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