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Federal Law Concerning Sports
Analysis of Federal Law Concerning Sports (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Law Society of Singapore v Ganesan Krishnan [2003] SGHC 22
A solicitor who fails to advise a client to seek independent legal advice when in a position of conflict of interest is guilty of conduct unbefitting an advocate and solicitor.
Cabinet Resolution on the Participation of Non-National Players in Official Sports Competitions
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution on the Participation of Non-National Players in Official Sports Competitions (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Castello Ana Paula Costa Fusillier v Lobo Carlos Manuel Rosado [2003] SGHC 219
The court held that the husband had proved on a balance of probabilities that the marriage had broken down irretrievably because the wife's behaviour was such that the husband could not reasonably be expected to live with her.
Yeoh Poh San and Another v Won Siok Wan [2003] SGHC 218
In Yeoh Poh San v Won Siok Wan [2003] SGHC 218, the High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' claims, ruling that disputed funds in Singapore bank accounts were intended as gifts to the defendant rather than a resulting trust, citing the defendant's credible testimony and lack of disclosure.
Federal Law on the Combating of Substances Prohibited in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Analysis of Federal Law on the Combating of Substances Prohibited in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
TJ System (S) Pte Ltd and Others v Ngow Kheong Shen (No 2) [2003] SGHC 217
The court assessed damages for defamation, noting that awards should be proportionate to the harm and injury occasioned, and that a plea of justification, if unsuccessful, generally aggravates damages.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law on Combating Prohibited Substances in Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Koh Gek Hwa v Yang Hwai Ming and Another [2003] SGHC 216
The High Court dismissed an appeal against a Strata Titles Board order for collective sale, finding no error of law in the Board's decision regarding the sale price, the relationship between the purchaser and the majority owners, or the valuation methodology.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Concerning the Security of Sports Facilitates and Events (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Chinese Chamber Realty Pte Ltd and Others v Samsung Corp (No 2) [2003] SGHC 215
In Chinese Chamber Realty Pte Ltd and Others v Samsung Corp (No 2), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Judgments and orders.
Federal Law Concerning Sports Facilities and Events Security
Analysis of Federal Law Concerning Sports Facilities and Events Security (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Housing & Development Board (a body incorporated under the Housing & Development Act) v Microform Precision Industries Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 214
The doctrine of frustration does not apply where the alleged contingency was a known risk at the time of contracting and the party assumed that risk.
Public Prosecutor v Salwant Singh s/o Amer Singh [2003] SGHC 213
The court held that preventive detention is appropriate where an offender's criminal propensity is such that they must be taken out of circulation to protect the public, and that the sentence should reflect the gravity and scale of the criminal record.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Schedule of Goods Subject to Control and Non-Proliferation
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Schedule of Goods Subject to Control and Non-Proliferation (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Vignes s/o Mourthi v Public Prosecutor (No 2) [2003] SGHC 212
The High Court has no jurisdiction to order a re-trial or stay of execution after the Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal against conviction and sentence.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree by Law Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with ...
Purwadi v Ung Hooi Leng [2003] SGHC 211
A defendant who becomes aware of an irregularity in service and takes a further step in the action that assumes the service was valid is deemed to have waived that irregularity.
Federal Decree by Law Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Regarding Anti-Money Laundering, and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Raman Selvam s/o Renganathan [2003] SGHC 210
The accused was convicted of drug trafficking based on the presumption of possession under s 18(1)(c) of the Misuse of Drugs Act, as he was found to have control over the keys to the premises where the drugs were stored.
Afro Asia Shipping Co (Pte) Ltd v Haridass Ho & Partners and Another [2003] SGHC 21
The court held that the plaintiffs' claim was an abuse of process as it sought to re-litigate issues already covered by existing court orders and the proper recourse was to seek directions from the appellate court under the liberty to apply provision.
Cabinet Resolution Adopting the List of Terrorist Organizations and Individuals
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Adopting the List of Terrorist Organizations and Individuals (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Cabinet Resolution Approving the List of Terrorists
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Approving the List of Terrorists (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
CDIB Venture Investment (Asia) Ltd v Soeryadjaya Edwin and Others and Another Suit [2003] SGHC 209
The court held that the put option in the JGL agreement was validly exercised and enforceable, while the claim regarding the Esplanade agreement failed due to the absence of a breach of warranty.