3 Mar 2026
Because the applicant voluntarily withdrew the application for leave and there were no outstanding matters, the correct disposition was to dismiss the application and vacate the hearing.
18 Sept 2025
Because the applicant unequivocally applied to withdraw her leave application, there was no evidence the withdrawal was not voluntary and there were no outstanding matters, the correct and dispositive order was to dismiss the leave application rather than leave the action at large; the court relied on authority in Manik Md Mahamudun Nabi and procedural rules (Order 53).
3 Jun 2025
The judge dismissed the application for leave because the applicant applied to withdraw such that nothing remained outstanding; dismissal is the correct disposition in those circumstances as established in Manik Md Mahamudun Nabi [2022] HKCA 471.
22 May 2025
The leave application was dismissed because the applicant expressly withdrew it by ex parte affirmation and there was no evidence the withdrawal was not voluntary; the court also corrected the mis‑naming by ordering Form 86 to name the Torture Claims Appeal Board/Non‑refoulement Claims Petition Office as the putative respondent.
15 Oct 2024
Because the applicant voluntarily sought withdrawal of the leave application and there was no evidence of coercion or outstanding matters, the court correctly acceded to the withdrawal and dismissed the application pursuant to established authority and Order 53 practice.
2 Jul 2024
The application for leave to apply for judicial review was dismissed because the applicant voluntarily withdrew the application and there was nothing outstanding in the action; the court followed the Court of Appeal's authority that dismissal is the correct disposal in those circumstances.
11 Apr 2023
When an applicant on their own motion applies to withdraw an application for leave to apply for judicial review, the proper disposal is to dismiss the application rather than leave the action at large; applying Re Manik Md Mahamudun Nabi the court dismissed the leave application.
19 Dec 2022
The application for leave to apply for judicial review was dismissed because the applicant, by affirmation, effectively withdrew the application and, applying the Court of Appeal authority in Re Manik Md Mahamudun Nabi, the proper conclusion was to order dismissal where nothing remained outstanding.