Case Digest
Hong Kong judgments picked and reviewed by a practicing lawyer. Chosen for public interest, unusual facts, or an important legal principle.
- HKSAR v. Zen Joseph and Others
Court of Appeal · 2026-09-03 · Criminal
On 3 September 2026, the Court of Appeal (Poon CJHC, Barma JA and Pang JA) handed down judgment in HKSAR v Zen Joseph & Ors (HCMA 446/2022, [2026] HKCA 1639), dismissing the five appellants' appeals against conviction under section 5C(1) of the Societies Ordinance (Cap 151) for failing to apply for registration of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund. Mr Anthony Chau, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, appeared for the respondent.
- Chen Hongqing v. Liu Yiu Keung Stephen and Others
Court of First Instance · 2026-09-01 · Civil Procedure
On 1 September 2026, the Court of First Instance (K Yeung JA, sitting as an additional judge) handed down judgment in HCA 1699/2019, Chen Hongqing v. Liu Yiu Keung Stephen & Others, dismissing the Plaintiff's summons for leave to re-amend his Statement of Claim. Mr Law Man-Chung SC (leading Mr Danny Tang) acted for the Plaintiff; Mr Jose Maurellet SC (leading Mr Alexander Tang and Mr Kevin Lau) acted for the SHDs, and Mr Anson Wong SC (leading Mr Lai Chun Ho and Ms Stephy Lo) acted for Jinan Group.
- 香港特別行政區 對 任廣平
Court of Appeal · 2026-09-01 · Criminal
On 25 August 2026, the Court of Appeal (Pang J) refused leave to appeal sentence in HKSAR v Yam Kwong Ping [2026] HKCA 1623. The applicant, unrepresented after his legal aid application was refused, sought to challenge a 40-month term imposed at the District Court for a single count of theft. Senior Public Prosecutor Ho Sui-ki appeared for the respondent.
- Re Ali Mohasin
Court of Appeal · 2026-09-01 · Judicial Review / Public Law
On 1 September 2026, the Court of Appeal (Barma JA and Mimmie Chan J) handed down judgment in Re Ali Mohasin, CAMP 167/2023, [2026] HKCA 1580, dismissing an application for extension of time to appeal against the refusal of leave to apply for judicial review. The applicant, who was unrepresented and absent at the hearing, had sought to challenge a decision of the Torture Claims Appeal Board dismissing his non-refoulement claim.
- Dr Chu Kin Wah v. The Medical Council of Hong Kong
Court of Final Appeal · 2026-09-01 · Other
On 25 August 2026, the Court of Final Appeal Appeal Committee (Ribeiro PJ, Lam PJ and Tang NPJ) declined to grant Dr Chu Kin Wah leave to appeal from CACV 204/2024 against the Medical Council of Hong Kong. Mr Anthony Neoh SC, with Mr Andrew Mak, Ms Barbara Wong and Mr Jiang Zixin (instructed by Paul CK Tang & Chiu), acted for the applicant. Reasons were handed down on 1 September 2026.
- 香港特別行政區 訴 沈運歡
Court of Final Appeal · 2014-05-28 · Criminal Procedure
On 28 May 2014, the Court of Final Appeal allowed the appellant's appeal in HKSAR v Shum Wan Foon (FACC 7/2013) and quashed all three convictions. Ms Margaret Ng, instructed by Ford, Kwan & Company on legal aid assignment, acted for the appellant.
- 香港特別行政區 訴 謝義平
Court of Final Appeal · 2016-09-28 · Criminal
On 28 September 2016, the Court of Final Appeal handed down judgment in HKSAR v TSE YEE PING (FACC 2/2016), dismissing the appellant's appeal against conviction for failing without reasonable excuse to comply with a removal order in respect of an unauthorised rooftop canopy. Mr Hui Siu-ting SC, Deputy DPP, with Ms Fung Mei-ki, acted for the respondent.
- 香港特別行政區 訴 麥光耀,陳麗兒,黃淑安,李易明
Court of Final Appeal · 2025-11-05 · Criminal
On 5 November 2025, the Court of Final Appeal allowed the prosecution's appeal in HKSAR v Mak Kwong Yiu, Chan Lai Yi, Wong Suk On and Lee Yik Ming (FACC 1/2025), restoring the four defendants' convictions for conspiracy to defraud. Senior Public Prosecutor Ms Lam Hiu Man and Senior Public Prosecutor Mr Shao Kwan Tai acted for the successful applicant (Department of Justice).
- Choi Wai Kwong v. Choi Wai Keung
District Court · 2026-08-31 · Property / Land
On 31 August 2026, District Judge Harold Leong handed down judgment in three consolidated actions between two brothers, Choi Wai Kwong (plaintiff) and Choi Wai Keung (defendant), finding for the plaintiff across the board. Mr Albert Yau, instructed by Messrs ZM Lawyers, acted for the successful plaintiff; Ms Virginia Y T Leung of Pauline Wong & Co. appeared for the defendant.
- HKSAR v. Chan Ching Wa
Court of Appeal · 2026-08-28 · Criminal
On 28 August 2026, Zervos JA handed down judgment in HKSAR v Chan Ching Wa (CACC 247/2025), granting the applicant leave to appeal out of time against an 18-year sentence for cocaine trafficking and conspiracy to manufacture, together with an appeal aid certificate so he can be legally represented at the substantive hearing. Mr Ng Wing Kit, SPP, appeared for the respondent. The applicant appeared in person, legal aid having been refused on 6 August 2025 and again on 12 August 2026.