The Claimant, Mr Choksi, a businessman of Indian nationality wanted by the Government of India to be tried for economic crimes alleged against him alleged that, on 23 May 2021, the second and fourth defendants Mr Bath and Mr Farrow-Guy arranged his kidnapping from Antigua to Dominica. Mr Bath and Mr Leslie Farrow instructed Mr Gary Summers, a leading barrister in International Law to represent them.
The Security for Costs Order was granted by the High Court’s King’s Bench Division on 13 February 2026 following a detailed application which was carefully assessed. The Claimant was required to give security for the Second and Fourt Defendants until the final disposal of the Preliminary/Jurisdiction Applications, including any appeal by paying the sum of £425,000 into the Court Funds Office no later than early April 2026.
