▪ A UK High Court has ordered Adil Raja to pay £50,000 in libel damages to Rashid Naseer, along with an interim costs payment of £260,000 and full legal costs.
▪ The Court ruled that Raja made defamatory allegations against Mr Naseer in June 2022 without any lawful defence.
▪ Raja is further required to publish a Court-approved apology of the judgment across all his media platforms for 28 days, pinned at the top.
▪ A strict injunction now bars Raja from repeating or implying a long list of allegations about Mr Naseer, including claims relating to 2022 Punjab elections, meetings, rigging, misuse of authority, corruption, or threats.
▪ The Court warned that violation of the order may lead to contempt proceedings, including fines or imprisonment.
▪ Payment of damages and interim costs must be completed by 22 December 2025.
A UK High Court has ordered Adil Raja to pay £50,000 in libel damages to Rashid Nasee
Published: December 11, 2025 | Updated 3 weeks ago
A UK High Court has ordered Adil Raja to pay £50,000 in libel damages to Rashid Nasee
Published: December 11, 2025 | Updated 3 weeks ago
▪ A UK High Court has ordered Adil Raja to pay £50,000 in libel damages to Rashid Naseer, along with an interim costs payment of £260,000 and full legal costs.
▪ The Court ruled that Raja made defamatory allegations against Mr Naseer in June 2022 without any lawful defence.
▪ Raja is further required to publish a Court-approved apology of the judgment across all his media platforms for 28 days, pinned at the top.
▪ A strict injunction now bars Raja from repeating or implying a long list of allegations about Mr Naseer, including claims relating to 2022 Punjab elections, meetings, rigging, misuse of authority, corruption, or threats.
▪ The Court warned that violation of the order may lead to contempt proceedings, including fines or imprisonment.
▪ Payment of damages and interim costs must be completed by 22 December 2025.