England and Wales Case Law

Arpitkumar Ashwinkumar Barot & Anor, R (on the application of) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department

The failure to comply with the prescribed time-limit for filing the appellant’s notice was serious and significant, with no adequate reason or explanation; the underlying merits of the claim did not justify extension of time as the grounds were not particularly strong; the Upper Tribunal correctly applied the relevant legal principles.

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• Extension of time
• Grounds of refusal
• Serious harm
• Judicial review procedure

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Barot & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Barot & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 218 (04 March 2026)

The Court of Appeal refused an extension of time and permission to appeal in a judicial review immigration case, holding the delay serious and the underlying claim not particularly strong.

• Judicial review
• Immigration rules
• Grounds of refusal
• Extension of time
• Criminality and immigration
• Serious harm

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Ali v Hussain

Ali v Hussain [2026] EWHC 112 (KB) (23 January 2026)

The High Court held that four TikTok videos falsely accused Jahangir Ali of racism, found serious harm, rejected the truth defence, and awarded damages plus an injunction.

• Libel
• Social media publications
• Defamation act 2013
• Serious harm
• Truth defence
• Defamation

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Jahangir Ali v Adnan Hussain

The High Court found four TikTok videos defamatory, rejected the defendant’s truth defence, and awarded £50,000 plus injunctive relief.

• Libel
• Social media publication
• Truth defence
• Serious harm
• Aggravated damages
• Permanent injunction

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CF&L Ltd & Ors v Fraser & Ors

CF&L Ltd & Ors v Fraser & Ors [2025] EWHC 3350 (KB) (19 December 2025)

The High Court refused interim injunctions sought over online reviews, alleged harassment, and private information, holding the defendant’s defences were not bound to fail.

• Interim injunctions
• Libel
• Honest opinion defence
• Serious harm
• Misuse of private information
• Protection from harassment act 1997

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Garrett v Schestowitz & Anor

Garrett v Schestowitz & Anor [2025] EWHC 3063 (KB) (20 November 2025)

The High Court found 24 online publications defamed Dr Matthew Garrett, caused serious harm, and rejected truth, honest opinion and public interest defences.

• Libel
• Serious harm
• Statutory defences (truth, honest opinion, public interest)
• Jurisdiction
• Mass publication
• Online publication

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Dr Matthew Garrett v Dr Roy Schestowitz & Anor

The High Court found that publications on Techrights and Tuxmachines defamed Dr Matthew Garrett, caused serious harm, and failed on truth, honest opinion, and public interest defences.

• Libel
• Serious harm
• Statutory defences
• Damages
• Injunctive relief
• Publication of judgment summary

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Munim v Rahman

Munim v Rahman [2025] EWHC 3051 (KB) (19 November 2025)

High Court summary disposal in a libel claim over Facebook posts accusing the claimant of stealing business ideas and intellectual property.

• Summary disposal
• Libel
• Serious harm
• Truth defence
• Honest opinion
• Public interest defence

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Mohammed Abdul Munim v Hafizur Rahman

The High Court granted summary disposal in a defamation claim over Facebook posts accusing the claimant of stealing business ideas and intellectual property.

• Summary disposal
• False and defamatory statements
• Serious harm
• Truth defence
• Honest opinion defence
• Public interest defence

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Deborah Mulloy v Katarzyna Swider

The deputy master correctly applied the principles governing summary judgment and strike-out applications, gave adequate reasons, and did not err in law or procedure. The First Post was not inherently grave, publication was limited, and serious harm was not demonstrated. Procedural irregularities alleged by the appellant were unfounded. The appeal fails on all grounds.

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• Summary judgment
• Serious harm
• Case management
• Strike-out applications
• Appeals

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