Mirza v Farooqui & Anor

Mirza v Farooqui & Anor

The gravity of the allegations, extensive publication in the UK Muslim business community, direct harm to Mr Mirza's business and reputation, and lack of retraction or apology justify a global award of £75,000 for general damages.

Parties
Claimant: Rafaqat Mirza; Defendant: Mazhar Farooqui; Defendant: Al Nisr Publishing LLC
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 March 2021
Procedural Posture
Libel / Quantum of Damages After Default Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for claimant on quantum of damages
Legal Topics
Libel, Injury to Reputation, Quantum of Damages, Default Judgment
Defamation Media Law Libel Injury to Reputation Quantum of Damages Default Judgment

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Parties

Rafaqat Mirza

Claimant

Mazhar Farooqui

Defendant

Al Nisr Publishing LLC

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Libel / Quantum of Damages After Default Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Assessment of quantum of general damages for libel
  2. 2 Extent of publication and harm caused
  3. 3 Vindication and restoration of reputation

Ratio Decidendi

The gravity of the allegations, extensive publication in the UK Muslim business community, direct harm to Mr Mirza's business and reputation, and lack of retraction or apology justify a global award of £75,000 for general damages.

Court Disposition

Judgment for claimant on quantum of damages

Orders

  • Defendants to pay £75,000 in general damages to Mr Mirza