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American Express Bank Ltd v Abdul Manaff bin Ahmad and Another and Other Appeals [2003] SGHC 256
Section 13(c) of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act (Cap 322) exempts the wages and salary of a judgment debtor from garnishment.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Committee for Preventing Cyber Threats and Malware
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Committee for Preventing Cyber Threats and Malware (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Excel Golf Pte Ltd v Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine (Singapore) Ltd [2003] SGHC 255
The court has no power in a breach of contract case to order a defendant to publish a public apology.
Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Reorganization of the UAE Space Agency (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
The Melati [2003] SGHC 254
The court held that the failure to serve a Statement of Claim on time and without leave is an irregularity under Order 2 r 1, which does not nullify the proceedings, and that the court has the power to extend time for service.
Federal Decree by Law Concerning the Regulation of the Space Sector
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Concerning the Regulation of the Space Sector (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Velstra Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Dexia Bank Belgium [2003] SGHC 253
The court has discretion to stay civil proceedings where there are concurrent criminal proceedings, but the burden is on the applicant to show a real danger of prejudice.
B Subramaniam a/l Banget Raman v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 252
The definition of 'harbouring' under the Immigration Act includes the act of giving a ride or lift to an immigration checkpoint to an immigration offender, even if the assistance is subtle.
Federal Decree Law on The Projects of Future Nature
Analysis of Federal Decree Law on The Projects of Future Nature (Federal Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
MCI Worldcom Asia Pte Ltd v Chembell Technology Sdn Bhd [2003] SGHC 251
The court held that the defence of illegality failed as the defendant did not prove that the services provided by the plaintiff were in contravention of Malaysian telecommunications law.
Federal Decree by Law Concerning the Protection of Personal Data
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Concerning the Protection of Personal Data (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Pan-West (Pte) Ltd v Grand Bigwin Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 250
The court held that the defendants' sale of golf clubs bearing the 'KATANA' mark infringed the plaintiffs' registered trade mark in Singapore, as the defendants lacked the plaintiffs' consent. The court also found the defendants liable for passing off.
Federal Decree-Law Regulating Telecommunications
Analysis of Federal Decree-Law Regulating Telecommunications (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Teng Boon Leng [2003] SGHC 25
The court held that an inference must account for all known facts and be the only reasonable inference to be drawn to be valid in criminal proceedings.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding Excise Goods, the Tax Rates or Amounts Imposed Thereon, and the Method of Calculating the Excise Price
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding Excise Goods, the Tax Rates or Amounts Imposed Thereon, and the Method of Calculating the Excise Price (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Poh Sai v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 249
The court held that the appellant's conduct was consistent with that of a shoplifter, despite the lack of concealment, given the evidence of her suspicious behaviour and the crowd conditions.
Public Prosecutor v Oh Hu Sung [2003] SGHC 248
A judge is generally functus officio after sentence is pronounced, and s 217(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code is an exception that must be strictly construed, requiring an obvious mistake or one admitted by all parties to be rectified before the court rises for the day.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Application of the Reverse Charge Mechanism to the Trade of Scrap Metal between Registrants in the State for Value Added Tax Purposes
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Application of the Reverse Charge Mechanism to the Trade of Scrap Metal between Registrants in the State for Value Added Tax Purposes (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legis...
Group Exklusiv Pte Ltd v Diethelm Singapore Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 247
A purchaser is entitled to rescind a contract for the sale of land subject to planning approval if the relevant authority has provided a clear and conclusive rejection of the application, and the purchaser has taken all reasonable steps to obtain such approval.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding Unincorporated Partnership Treated as Taxable Person in their Own Right for the Purposes of Federal Decree by Law Regarding Taxation and Corporations and Businesses
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding Unincorporated Partnership Treated as Taxable Person in their Own Right for the Purposes of Federal Decree by Law Regarding Taxation and Corporations and Businesses (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and inter...
Cabinet Resolution Exempting Certain Persons from the Corporate Tax for the Purposes of Federal Decree by Law Regarding Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Exempting Certain Persons from the Corporate Tax for the Purposes of Federal Decree by Law Regarding Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
United Overseas Bank Limited v Victor F A Fernandez [2003] SGHC 246
The court held that s 65(3) of the Bankruptcy Act refers to contingent liabilities, not contingent assets, and that a debtor cannot rebut the presumption of inability to pay debts under s 62 of the Act by mere assertions of future assets.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Determination of the Non-Resident Person's Nexus in the State for the Purpose of Federal Decree by Law Regarding Taxation of Corporations and Businesses
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Determination of the Non-Resident Person's Nexus in the State for the Purpose of Federal Decree by Law Regarding Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction w...
Sum Lye Heng (also known as Lim Jessie) v Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 2285 and Others [2003] SGHC 245
The High Court has inherent jurisdiction to grant a permanent stay of criminal proceedings (including private summonses) if they are an abuse of process, such as when they are initiated for an improper collateral purpose or lack any proper foundation.