[2025] EWHC 2961 (Fam)

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Case No FD25P00386

Before :

HHJ P HOPKINS KC

(Sitting as a S9(4) Judge of the High Court)

Between :

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Mr M. Gration KC with Ms K. Chokowry for the Applicant

Instructed by Hunters LLP

Mr T. Gupta KC with Mr M. Singh Basi for the Respondent

Instructed by Fladgate LLP

Hearing dates:

23 & 24 September 2025

(and 29 September 2025 for judgment)

JUDGMENT

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INTRODUCTION