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CACV178/2024

RE SINGH YUVRAJDEEP AND OTHERS

EN

Case Details

Case ReferenceCACV178/2024
CourtCourt of Appeal of the High Court 高等法院(上訴法庭)
Date Published2026-03-18
LanguageEnglish
NCN[2026] HKCA 473
Claimant / ApplicantSingh Yuvrajdeep (1st Applicant), Singh Fatehdeep (2nd Applicant), Bullon Nemia Bullon (3rd Applicant), Singh Manmeet Kaur (4th Applicant)
Defendant / RespondentNot specified in excerpt
JudgesHon Cheung JA, Hon Chow JA

Judgment Summary

Facts

  • Previous CA judgment dismissed appeal against CFI refusal of judicial review leave.
  • Applicants seek leave to appeal to Court of Final Appeal.
  • Applicants claim children born in HK face life risks if returned to Philippines.
  • Allegations include failure to consider BOR risks and unfairness by judges.
  • 3rd Applicant acted in person for all applicants.

Issues

  • Whether leave to appeal to CFA should be granted under s.22(1)(b) HKCFAO.
  • Whether the case involves a question of great general or public importance.
  • Whether leave should be granted on the 'or otherwise' limb.

Outcome

  • Notice of motion dated 7 March 2025 dismissed.
  • Leave to appeal to Court of Final Appeal refused.
  • No question of great general or public importance identified.

Implication

  • Reaffirms high threshold for CFA leave under s.22(1)(b).
  • Challenges to findings of fact are not grounds for CFA leave.
  • Vague assertions on safety/fairness insufficient for public importance test.

Laws & Authorities Cited

  • §Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Ordinance (Cap. 484), s.22(1)(b)
  • §Hong Kong Bill of Rights, Arts. 2 & 3