Case Digest
Hong Kong judgments picked and reviewed by a practicing lawyer. Chosen for public interest, unusual facts, or an important legal principle.
- Ho Wai Yee v. The Medical Superintendent of the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Psychiatric Observation Unit and Others
Court of First Instance · 2026-09-04 · Judicial Review / Public Law
On 4 September 2026, Coleman J handed down judgment in HCAL 818/2025, Ho Wai Yee v. The Medical Superintendent of the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Psychiatric Observation Unit and Others, dismissing the Applicant's application for judicial review and ordering costs against her on a nisi basis. Mr John Cheung and Mr Alex Chan, instructed by Johnson Stokes & Master, acted for the successful 1st and 2nd Respondents (the Medical Superintendent and the Hospital Authority).
- 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.
- Lau Kam Sing Dickie v. Architects Registration Board Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Inquiry Committee
Court of Appeal · 2026-08-18 · Judicial Review / Public Law
On 18 August 2026, the Court of Appeal (Kwan VP, Chu VP and Cheung JA) dismissed an application for leave to appeal to the Court of Final Appeal in Lau Kam Sing Dickie v Architects Registration Board Hong Kong SAR Inquiry Committee, CACV 108/2024, [2026] HKCA 1475. Mr Anthony Chan SC, instructed by Liu, Chan and Lam, acted for the successful respondent.
- Chen Yiyi a Minor, By Her Next Friend and Father, Chen Haimeng and Others v. Secretary for Education
Court of First Instance · 2026-07-31 · Judicial Review / Public Law
On 31 July 2026, Coleman J in the Court of First Instance handed down judgment in HCAL 2434/2025, dismissing the substantive judicial review application brought by 87 dependant visa-holder children against the Secretary for Education. Mr Johnny Ma SC (leading Ms Rosa Lee), instructed by the Department of Justice, acted for the successful Respondent.
- Boill Healthcare Holdings Ltd v. The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd
Court of First Instance · 2026-07-14 · Judicial Review / Public Law
Boill Healthcare Holdings Ltd, listed on the Main Board since 2013, saw trading in its shares suspended on 25 July 2024 after conflicting announcements about the composition of its Board (§7). The dispute pitted Mr Qiu Dongfang, the original single largest beneficial shareholder, against Mr He Yu, who held Mr Qiu's shares pledged as security for a loan (§7). The Company was given an 18-month remedial period, expiring 24 January 2026, to satisfy eight Resumption Guidance items, but failed to do so. The Listing Committee cancelled the listing under Rule 6.01A(1) on 13 February 2026 (§16), and the Listing Review Committee ("LRC") upheld that decision on 12 May 2026 (§21). The Company then sought leave to apply for judicial review.