DESAI v DESAI

[2025] HCADisp 29

DESAI

v

DESAI

[2025] HCADISP 29
S139/2024

1. The applicant requires an extension of time within which to seek special leave to appeal from a judgment of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) in its appellate jurisdiction (Aldridge J) which dismissed an appeal against a decision of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (Judge Newbrun) in which the applicant sought a stay or dismissal of the proceedings on the basis that Australia was a clearly inappropriate forum.

2. The application for special leave to appeal does not raise a question of law that is suitable for the grant of special leave to appeal. Further, the proposed appeal would not enjoy sufficient prospects of success to warrant a grant of special leave to appeal. It would therefore be futile to grant the extension of time that is sought.

3. Special leave to appeal is refused.

   Steward J 
   Jagot J

   6 March 2025