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Former Real Estate Agent Banned from Legal Action After Using AI Defense

Key Points:

• Mohammad Rajibul Islam was banned from launching new legal actions after using AI for his defense.
• His involvement in a police chase led to legal troubles and a one-year community corrections order.
• Islam’s lawsuits against multiple parties, including Raine & Horne and Commonwealth Bank, were dismissed.
• The repossession of his leased Maserati Ghibli was a central point of his legal battles.
• Justice Guy Parker criticized Islam’s evidence as “bizarre” and “offensive.”

Police Pursuit Leads to Legal Battle

Mohammad Rajibul Islam, a former co-principal of Raine & Horne Real Estate in Ingleburn, Sydney, has been banned from initiating new legal actions following a controversial police chase. Driving a leased $180,000 Maserati Ghibli, Mr. Islam was involved in a high-speed pursuit, which led to a one-year community corrections order in May 2023. He pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence of drugs, a charge that remains before the courts.

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Legal Struggles and Business Dispute

In addition to his legal issues stemming from the police chase, Mr. Islam has been embroiled in a long-running legal dispute with his former business partner, Abu Ratul. The two had co-owned Australian Real Estate Relations Pty Ltd, but their business partnership dissolved in acrimony, leading to numerous legal battles. Mr. Islam unsuccessfully challenged a winding-up order for the company and has since filed multiple lawsuits against various individuals and organizations.

Lawsuits Against Multiple Entities

Over the past two years, Mr. Islam has launched lawsuits against several parties, including Raine & Horne, Commonwealth Bank, NSW Police, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, and the Secretary for the NSW Ministry of Health. He even sued his former lawyer, seeking $50 million in damages. None of these cases have been successful, and his actions were labeled as “pointless and unmeritorious” by the courts.

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AI Defense Draws Criticism

In a Supreme Court ruling last week, Justice Guy Parker labeled Mr. Islam a “vexatious litigant” and criticized his use of artificial intelligence in preparing his legal documents. Mr. Islam admitted that some of his court submissions were generated with the assistance of an AI program, leading to rambling and irrelevant legal arguments. The judge described Mr. Islam’s evidence as “bizarre” and “downright offensive.”

Repossession of Maserati

The Maserati Ghibli, at the center of Mr. Islam’s legal troubles, was repossessed following the winding-up order for his company. Mr. Islam found the repossession “humiliating” and continued to pursue legal actions against the car dealership and financing company. However, Justice Parker pointed out that Mr. Islam did not own the car and dismissed his claims.

Vexatious Litigant Ruling

As a result of his ongoing lawsuits, Mr. Islam was banned from initiating any further legal action related to the Maserati or his business dealings. Justice Parker noted that Mr. Islam’s legal actions were a waste of time and resources, and the court found no basis for his claims.

Islam’s Response to the Ruling

Following the judgment, Mr. Islam expressed disappointment, stating that key details of the case were not captured in the court’s decision. He claimed to have been the victim of unfair practices and misconduct aimed at damaging his business reputation. Despite these claims, the court remained unmoved by his defense.

Future Aspirations

Interestingly, Mr. Islam mentioned his intention to study law, even though his legal battles have ended unsuccessfully. He urged the court not to restrict his ability to practice as a solicitor in the future, but the court ultimately rejected his plea.

SOURCE: THE DAILY MAIL