17 Nov 2025
HKSAR v. MOHAMMAD LIAQAT
- Citation
- [2025] HKDC 1970
- Court
- District Court
- Case number
- DCCC191/2023
Costs were awarded because the court found the defendant was acquitted and had not brought suspicion upon himself: his VRIs were consistent with his trial evidence and he later obtained additional information that explained transactions; the existence of a prima facie case or a rejected no-case submission does not of itself bar costs; engagement of senior and junior counsel was reasonable given the seriousness of the charges, voluminous documentary material and length of trial, therefore certificate for two counsel is granted and costs are to be taxed if not agreed.