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Cabinet Resolution Approving the list of Terrorist Persons and Organizations
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Approving the list of Terrorist Persons and Organizations (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Malayan Banking Bhd v Lauw Wisanggeni [2003] SGHC 208
A forbearance to sue can constitute valid consideration for a contract, and consideration need not move to the promisor.
Federal Law Establishing the International Center of Excellence for Countering Extremism and Violent Extremism
Analysis of Federal Law Establishing the International Center of Excellence for Countering Extremism and Violent Extremism (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Mohamed Noh Hafiz bin Osman [2003] SGHC 207
Reformative training is inappropriate for a young offender who has committed multiple serious sexual offences and robberies, as the offender poses a clear danger to the public.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Misdemeanors and Felonies of Concern or Involving Moral Turpitude or Breach of Trust and Related to Judicial Rehabilitation
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Misdemeanors and Felonies of Concern or Involving Moral Turpitude or Breach of Trust and Related to Judicial Rehabilitation (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Rahmat Bin Abdullah and Another [2003] SGHC 206
The court held that the range of prescribed punishment is a factor to be considered in sentencing, and that while a plea of guilt and lack of previous convictions are factors, they may be of lesser importance in serious offences.
Reemtsma Cigarttenfabriken GMBH v Hugo Boss AG (No 2) [2003] SGHC 205
In Reemtsma Cigarttenfabriken GMBH v Hugo Boss AG, the Singapore High Court ruled that it lacks residual discretion to retain a trademark on the register once grounds for revocation under section 22(1) of the Trade Marks Act are met, confirming the statutory power is exhaustive.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding Rewards for Reporting Illicit Trade in Goods
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding Rewards for Reporting Illicit Trade in Goods (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
PT Tugu Pratama Indonesia v Magma Nusantara Ltd [2003] SGHC 204
In PT Tugu Pratama Indonesia v Magma Nusantara Ltd, the Singapore High Court set aside an arbitral interim award on costs, ruling that the tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by ignoring the specific cost-sharing mechanism mandated by the parties' underlying arbitration agreement.
Federal Decree-Law Regulating Penal and Correctional Institutions
Analysis of Federal Decree-Law Regulating Penal and Correctional Institutions (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Teck Guan Sdn Bhd v Beow Guan Enterprises Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 203
The court dismissed the application, ruling that general words in a contract are insufficient to incorporate an arbitration clause from a separate document. There must be a clear and specific intention by the parties to include such a clause for it to be legally binding.
Federal Decree-Law On Traffic Regulation
Analysis of Federal Decree-Law On Traffic Regulation (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
G v R [2003] SGHC 202
The court dismissed the appeal against a custody order, affirming that the welfare of the child is the paramount consideration under s 125(2) of the Women's Charter and rejecting the 'tender years' doctrine as an absolute rule.
Tang Eng Seng and Others v Tang Boon Kiat Eugene [2003] SGHC 201
The court held that the grandfather intended to and did make a gift of the moneys in the joint accounts to the defendant.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation for Federal Decree-Law on the Commodities Subject to the Non-Proliferation
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulation for Federal Decree-Law on the Commodities Subject to the Non-Proliferation (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Than Stenly Granida Purwanto v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 200
An appellate court will not interfere with a sentence unless there is an error of fact or principle, or the sentence is manifestly excessive. Deterrent sentences are within the court's discretion and do not require a specific request from the prosecution.
Elan Impex (Singapore) Pte Ltd and Another v Daewoo Corporation and Others [2003] SGHC 20
The court held that service out of jurisdiction must be properly effected and that the court will not grant injunctions where there has been a failure to make full and frank disclosure.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning Extremism Lists
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning Extremism Lists (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Treatment of Non-Resident Foreigners Arrested at UAE Ports with Narcotic Drugs or Psychotropic Substances in their Possession
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Treatment of Non-Resident Foreigners Arrested at UAE Ports with Narcotic Drugs or Psychotropic Substances in their Possession (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Samwoh Asphalt Premix Pte Ltd v Sum Cheong Piling Pte Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 2
Costs awarded to a neutral party (such as a bondsman) should be reduced if the work done was not sufficient to justify the original award.
Chew Eu Hock Construction Co Pte Ltd (under judicial management) v Central Provident Fund Board [2003] SGHC 199
Claims for CPF contributions do not enjoy priority in judicial management proceedings, and objections to a scheme of arrangement must be raised before the court sanctions the scheme.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Concerning Delinquent Juveniles and Those at Risk of Delinquency (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Sie Choon Poh trading as Image Galaxy v Amara Hotel Properties Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 198
A defendant is precluded from relying on an exemption clause if they fail to plead and prove the specific negligence required to invoke it.
Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Terrorist Lists and Implementing the Security Council’s Resolutions Regarding the Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism and its Financing and Proliferation of Armaments and the related Resolutions
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regulating the Terrorist Lists and Implementing the Security Council’s Resolutions Regarding the Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism and its Financing and Proliferation of Armaments and the related Resolutions (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definit...