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BARCLAYS BANK PLC v AFRAS LIMITED [2013] DIFC CFI 008 — Exclusive jurisdiction over licensed DIFC establishments (11 August 2013)
The DIFC Court of First Instance affirms its exclusive jurisdiction over claims involving licensed DIFC establishments, rejecting attempts to challenge proceedings based on prior litigation in the Dubai Civil Courts.
BARCLAYS BANK PLC v AFRAS [2013] DIFC CFI 008 — Dismissal of jurisdictional challenge (15 July 2013)
The dispute centers on a claim brought by Barclays Bank PLC against Afras Limited and Radhakrishnan Nanda Kumar. The defendants sought to challenge the court's authority to adjudicate the matter by filing Application Notice CFI 008/2013/03, commonly referred to as the "Jurisdiction Application," on…
BARCLAYS BANK PLC v AFRAS [2013] DIFC CFI 008 — Procedural dismissal of adjournment application (11 July 2013)
The DIFC Court of First Instance enforces strict adherence to hearing schedules, denying a last-minute attempt by the Defendants to delay a critical jurisdiction challenge.
BARCLAYS BANK PLC v AFRAS [2013] DIFC CFI 008 — Procedural timetable and case management directions (10 April 2013)
The litigation involves a claim brought by Barclays Bank PLC against Afras Limited and Mr. Radhakrishnan Nanda Kumar. While the specific underlying cause of action is not detailed in the procedural order, the filing of a formal timetable indicates that the matter has moved beyond the initial filing…
BARCLAYS BANK PLC v AFRAS [2013] DIFC CFI 008 — Alternative service via email (09 April 2013)
The dispute concerns a claim brought by Barclays Bank PLC against Afras Limited and Radhakrishnan Nanda Kumar. As is common in commercial banking litigation within the DIFC, the claimant encountered difficulties in effecting formal service of the Claim Form and Particulars of Claim upon the…