8 Jul 2025
SHABBIR MUHAMMAD v. TORTURE CLAIMS APPEAL BOARD [Decision on Leave Application]
- Citation
- [2025] HKCFI 2880
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCAL109/2020
The Board was legally wrong to dismiss the appeal without rehearing or receiving additional evidence and to rely on res judicata; there was procedural unfairness in failing to afford an oral hearing despite the applicant's request and circumstances; the short delay in filing was excused and an extension was granted and leave to apply for judicial review allowed as the application was reasonably arguable.