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Lai Cheuk Yin v Margaret Cheung Wai Fong & The Council of Lingnan University

[2025] HKCFI 2563
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2025
StatusBinding authority

Summary

High Court dismissed judicial review challenge to university election regulations restricting promotional channels, finding no illegality.

Key Principle

The High Court dismissed an application challenging restrictions on promotional channels in university election regulations.

Area of Law

public-law

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