Sheikh v Beaumont

Sheikh v Beaumont

Ms Sheikh's persistent pursuit of meritless claims and applications, as evidenced by previous judgments and her conduct, justifies the extension of the General Civil Restraint Order for a further two years.

Parties
Claimant: Anal Sheikh; Defendant: Marc Beaumont; Interested Party: Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 July 2011
Procedural Posture
Application / Ruling on Extension of General Civil Restraint Order
Outcome
General Civil Restraint Order extended for two years against Ms Sheikh.
Legal Topics
Civil Restraint Orders, Vexatious Litigation, Extension of Orders
Civil Procedure Civil Restraint Orders Vexatious Litigation Extension of Orders

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Parties

Anal Sheikh

Claimant

Marc Beaumont

Defendant

Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Application / Ruling on Extension of General Civil Restraint Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the General Civil Restraint Order against Ms Sheikh should be extended for a further two years

Ratio Decidendi

Ms Sheikh's persistent pursuit of meritless claims and applications, as evidenced by previous judgments and her conduct, justifies the extension of the General Civil Restraint Order for a further two years.

Court Disposition

General Civil Restraint Order extended for two years against Ms Sheikh.

Orders

  • Ms Sheikh is restrained from issuing any claim or making any application in the High Court or any County Court without permission of a High Court judge for a further two years.
  • No permission granted for applications in Willesden County Court or for exclusion of those proceedings from the restraint order.