Adil Raja faces another major setback in UK court

LONDON: YouTuber Adil Raja has suffered another major blow in the UK legal system, as the London High Court issued a strict ruling against him over defamatory statements made against Brigadier (R) Rashid Naseer.

Justice Richard Spearman directed Adil Raja to issue a public apology to Brigadier (R) Rashid Naseer, to be published across all his social media accounts — including X, Facebook, YouTube, and his website and remain visible for 28 consecutive days.

The court also imposed a fine of £50,000, along with additional legal costs amounting to £260,000, with further expenses to be determined later, all of which Raja is required to pay.

This ruling stems from a defamation case originally decided in October, in which the High Court had declared that all allegations made by Adil Raja against Brigadier (R) Rashid Naseer were baseless.

During the proceedings, it was noted that Raja acknowledged the statements against Brigadier (R) Rashid Naseer were defamatory. The court also emphasized that the defamatory posts on 10 different social media platforms had prompted legal action.

Adil Raja did not appear in court during the latest hearing, while Brigadier (R) Rashid Naseer was present to observe the ruling. The court noted that neither Raja’s spouse, lawyers, nor barristers could find a legal way to overturn the order.

The High Court’s decision makes it clear that Raja must refrain from any further misleading or harmful actions, effectively tightening the legal noose around him in the UK. Raja’s lawyer has indicated that there may be an appeal in a higher court, though the High Court ruling severely limits options.

UK Court Imposes £350,000 Penalty on Adil Raja

In October 2025, a British court ruled in favour of Brigadier (Retd) Rashid Naseer, declaring the allegations made against him by YouTuber Adil Raja as false and defamatory.

According to the court verdict, Adil Raja failed to provide any evidence to substantiate his claims.

The court, presided over by Judge Richard Spearman, stated that Raja’s social media posts seriously damaged Rashid Naseer’s reputation.

The Royal Court of Justice in London ordered teh YouTuber to pay £50,000 in damages to Brigadier (Retd) Rashid Naseer, along with £300,000 in legal and court expenses.

The court further observed that the case had no link to Pakistan’s military or intelligence agencies, clarifying that it was strictly a dispute between two individuals.