27 Mar 2024
Because the applicant applied to withdraw her leave application and there was nothing outstanding in the action, the court dismissed the application, following the Court of Appeal authority in Re Manik Md Mahamudun Nabi [2022] HKCA 471.
18 Jan 2024
Because the applicant applied to withdraw the leave application and there was nothing outstanding in the action, the court dismissed the application in accordance with Re Manik Md Mahamudun Nabi [2022] HKCA 471.
27 May 2022
Leave to apply for judicial review was dismissed because the applicant had obtained a dependent's visa and the court exercised its discretion to refuse an otiose remedy that would serve no practical purpose, applying established authorities on mootness.
10 Mar 2021
The application for leave was dismissed because the applicant filed a formal affirmation requesting cancellation and demonstrated no intention to pursue the judicial review, making continuation of the leave application inappropriate.
23 Mar 2016
The applicant failed to make the statutory application for late filing containing reasons and supporting evidence as required by s.37ZT and the Petition Guide; the Notice of Decision was conclusively presumed given; the Notice of Appeal was therefore out of time and the Board lawfully refused late filing; leave to apply for judicial review was refused.
14 Aug 1989
Wardship proceedings instituted after a removal order by the Director of Immigration amounted to an abuse of process because they necessarily fettered the Director's statutory powers under the Immigration Ordinance; no exceptional circumstances were shown to justify continued wardship, therefore the originating summons was struck out and the Attorney General ordered to be joined as an interested party.