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RAMY BAHY HASSAN ABOUZEID v THE INDUSTRIAL GROUP [2019] DIFC CFI 035 — Consent order for costs quantification (21 March 2019)
The litigation under case number CFI-035-2018 involved a dispute between the Claimant, Ramy Bahy Hassan Abouzeid, and the Defendant, The Industrial Group Limited. While the underlying merits of the substantive claim were resolved between the parties, the finality of the proceedings required the…
RAMY BAHY HASSAN ABOUZEID v THE INDUSTRIAL GROUP [2019] DIFC CFI 035 — Trial adjournment procedural order (20 February 2019)
The dispute between Ramy Bahy Hassan Abouzeid and The Industrial Group Limited reached a critical juncture in February 2019 when the Defendant, The Industrial Group Limited, formally moved the Court to postpone the trial proceedings.
RAMY BAHY HASSAN ABOUZEID v THE INDUSTRIAL GROUP [2019] DIFC CFI 035 — Amended Case Management Order (04 February 2019)
A procedural roadmap governing the final stages of disclosure, witness evidence, and trial preparation in a general litigation dispute before the DIFC Courts.
RAMY BAHY HASSAN ABOUZEID v THE INDUSTRIAL GROUP [2018] DIFC CFI 035 — Strict adherence to RDC document production standards (26 September 2018)
The DIFC Court of First Instance reinforces the necessity for precision and relevance in document production applications, summarily dismissing requests that fail to meet the procedural rigour of Part 28 of the Rules of the DIFC Courts.
RAMY BAHY HASSAN ABOUZEID v THE INDUSTRIAL GROUP [2018] DIFC CFI 035 — Case Management Order (26 August 2018)
The lawsuit concerns a dispute between the Claimant, Ramy Bahy Hassan Abouzeid, and the Defendant, The Industrial Group. While the underlying substantive claims remain confidential within the case management framework, the order serves to formalize the litigation timeline.
NAHI RAHAL v BABILOU MENA [2017] DIFC CFI 035 — Consent order finalizing settlement (23 November 2017)
The litigation initiated under claim number CFI 035/2017 involved a civil dispute between the Claimant, Nahi Rahal, and the Respondent, Babilou Mena LLC. While the specific underlying causes of action—whether contractual, employment-related, or commercial—were not detailed in the final public…
FIRAS ESREB v ES BANKERS (DUBAI) LIMITED [2017] DIFC CFI 035 — Costs liability following withdrawal of misconceived insolvency-related applications (06 March 2017)
The litigation arose from a Part 8 claim filed by Firas Esreb against ES Bankers (Dubai) Limited, which was in liquidation at the time. The claimant sought pre-action disclosure under RDC 28.48 and permission to commence proceedings pursuant to Article 56 of the DIFC Insolvency Law.
AER RIANTA INTERNATIONAL CPT v FLEMINGO INTERNATIONAL [2016] DIFC CFI 035 — Consent order and discontinuance of proceedings (30 March 2016)
The litigation involved a claim brought by Aer Rianta International CPT against two corporate entities: Flemingo International Limited and Flemingo International (BVI) Limited. While the specific underlying commercial grievances—often involving complex international retail and duty-free…
MR RAFED ABDEL MOHSEN BADER AL KHORAFI v KBH KAANUUN [2015] DIFC CFI 035 — Consent order for settlement of professional fees (09 February 2015)
The lawsuit centered on a professional fee dispute where the Claimants—Mr Rafed Abdel Mohsen Bader Al Khorafi, Mrs Amrah Ali Abdel Latif Al Hamad, and Mrs Alia Mohamed Sulaiman Al Rifai—acknowledged a significant outstanding liability to their former legal representatives, KBH Kaanuun Limited.
AL KHORAFI v KBH KAANUUN [2015] DIFC CFI 035 — Consent order for costs assessment and lien enforcement (28 January 2015)
The dispute centers on the Claimants’ liability for professional fees and disbursements incurred during the protracted litigation in *Al Khorafi v Bank Sarasin-Alpen* (CFI 026/2009). The Claimants—Mr. Rafed Abdel Mohsen Bader Al Khorafi, Mrs. Amrah Ali Abdel Latif Al Hamad, and Mrs.
ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK v ZABEEL INVESTMENT [2012] DIFC CFI 035 — Discontinuance of banking litigation (18 October 2012)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes the cessation of proceedings between Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and Zabeel Investment through a court-sanctioned consent order.
AMWAL AL KHALEEJ COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT CO v DAMAS INVESTMENTS [2010] DIFC CFI 035 — Dismissal of jurisdictional challenge (20 May 2010)
The dispute arises from a claim initiated by Amwal Al KhaleeJ Commercial Investment Co against Damas Investments and three individual defendants: Mohammed Tawfique Mohammed Taher Abdullah Almohtadi, Tawhid Mohammed Taher Abdullah Almohtadi, and Mohammed Tamjid Mohammed Taher Abdullah Almohtadi.
JTRUST ASIA v MITSUJI KONOSHITA [2023] DIFC CFI 034 — Enforcement of foreign judgments and jurisdictional challenges (22 September 2023)
The DIFC Court of First Instance affirms its authority to enforce foreign judgments despite pending appeals in originating jurisdictions and parallel onshore litigation.
ICICI BANK v BAVAGUTHU RAGHURAM SHETTY [2025] DIFC CFI 034 — Quantification of costs following failed appeal (13 August 2025)
The litigation between ICICI Bank Limited and Mr Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty has been characterized by extensive procedural skirmishing, culminating in a series of applications regarding the Defendant's right to appeal the court's earlier findings.
ICICI Bank v Mr Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty [2025] DIFC CFI 034 — Dismissal of renewed application for permission to appeal (26 June 2025)
The DIFC Court of First Instance confirms the dismissal of a renewed application for permission to appeal, reinforcing strict procedural adherence regarding the late introduction of new defenses in high-value guarantee enforcement litigation.
ICICI Bank Limited v Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty [2022] DIFC CFI 034 — Personal guarantee enforcement and forgery allegations (17 February 2025)
The dispute centered on the liability of Dr Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty, the founder and former CEO of NMC Healthcare LLC, for debts incurred by NMC and Modular Concepts LLC. ICICI Bank Limited sought to recover funds exceeding USD 125 million, arguing that Dr Shetty had executed multiple Deeds of…
ICICI BANK v BAVAGUTHU RAGHURAM SHETTY [2024] DIFC CFI 034 — Procedural extension for closing submissions (12 November 2024)
The DIFC Court of First Instance formalizes a procedural timeline adjustment following the conclusion of trial proceedings in the high-stakes banking dispute between ICICI Bank and Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty.
ICICI BANK v BAVAGUTHU RAGHURAM SHETTY [2024] DIFC CFI 034 — Procedural extension for closing submissions (04 November 2024)
The litigation in CFI 034/2022 involves a high-stakes banking dispute initiated by ICICI Bank Limited against Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty. While the specific underlying financial claims remain subject to the ongoing adjudication process, the matter has reached the post-trial stage, with the parties…
ICICI BANK v BAVAGUTHU RAGHURAM SHETTY [2024] DIFC CFI 034 — Adjournment of trial proceedings (01 October 2024)
The litigation concerns a significant banking claim brought by ICICI Bank Limited against Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty. While the specific quantum of the claim remains subject to ongoing judicial scrutiny, the dispute arises from complex financial arrangements involving the defendant, a prominent…
ICICI Bank v Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty [2024] DIFC CFI 034 — Procedural management of expert evidence and document production (18 September 2024)
The litigation involves a high-stakes banking dispute where the Defendant, Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty, sought to compel the Claimant, ICICI Bank, to produce 11 specific documents. Simultaneously, the Defendant challenged the validity of the Claimant’s Supplemental Expert Report (SER) dated 12 August…
ICICI BANK v BAVAGUTHU RAGHURAM SHETTY [2024] DIFC CFI 034 — Procedural refinement of trial preparation (11 September 2024)
The litigation in CFI 034/2022 represents a high-stakes banking dispute involving ICICI Bank Limited and the defendant, Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty. While the specific underlying claims remain subject to the ongoing proceedings, the matter has reached a stage where the parties are actively preparing…
ICICI BANK v BAVAGUTHU RAGHURAM SHETTY [2024] DIFC CFI 034 — Consent order amending expert evidence timetable (25 July 2024)
The litigation under case number CFI 034/2022 involves a high-stakes claim brought by ICICI Bank Limited against Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty. While the specific underlying cause of action remains subject to the broader proceedings, the case represents a significant commercial dispute within the DIFC…
ICICI BANK v BAVAGUTHU RAGHURAM SHETTY [2024] DIFC CFI 034 — Procedural refinement of witness evidence exchange (29 April 2024)
The litigation involves a high-stakes banking dispute initiated by ICICI Bank Limited against Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty. While the specific underlying commercial claims—often associated with complex debt recovery and corporate insolvency matters involving the defendant—are not detailed in this…
ICICI BANK v BAVAGUTHU RAGHURAM SHETTY [2024] DIFC CFI 034 — Procedural refinement in high-stakes banking litigation (18 April 2024)
This consent order formalizes a revised evidentiary timeline in the ongoing banking dispute between ICICI Bank and Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty, ensuring the trial remains on track for July 2024.