The following cases were recently reported by the Hon Mr Justice Bokhary. See below for His Lordship’s remarks and observations by way of Editor’s Notes.

Ko Kang Suk v Director of Immigration [2024] 5 HKLRD 409

“The last sentence of the fifth holding above reflects the importance that is to be attached, and was in the present case attached, to the liberty of the person.”

Choi Wai Lup v Housing Appeal Tribunal [2024] 5 HKLRD 431

“This judgment provides a useful illustration of two grounds of review operating successfully in tandem.”

Violet Passion Holdings Ltd v Lian Yi (連軼) [2024] 5 HKLRD 449

“This judgment sets out, and illustrates the application of, the principles on substituted service by delivery to a solicitor who is not on record.”

WLK v CCIW (Financial Provision for Family and Dependants) [2024] 5 HKLRD 628

“The circumstances of this case show why the learned Judge had, as indicated in para.37 of the judgment, repeatedly invited the parties to negotiate a settlement, having regard to the limited size of the Estate and the legal costs being incurred.”

Hsu Ling Mei v Personal Representative of Ip Tai Lui Leonard (Deceased) [2024] 5 HKLRD 689

“The dictum which the Judge in the present case did not accept being reported, the present case obviously has to be reported.”