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Law Society of Singapore v Wong Sin Yee [2003] SGHC 197
A solicitor's conviction for a criminal offence of violence (voluntarily causing hurt) can imply a defect of character rendering them unfit for the profession, even if the offence was not committed in a professional capacity.
Swiss Singapore Overseas Enterprises Pte Ltd v Navalmar U.K. Ltd [2003] SGHC 196
The court dismissed an appeal against a refusal to stay proceedings on the grounds of forum non conveniens, finding that the Singapore proceedings were the appropriate forum for the cause of action.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Security of Ports, Borders and Free Zones
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Security of Ports, Borders and Free Zones (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Pang Yong Hock and Another v PKS Contracts Services Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 195
The court dismissed an application for leave to commence a derivative action under s 216A of the Companies Act, finding that winding up the company was a more appropriate and desirable remedy given the deadlock between shareholders.
Federal Law by Decree Concerning Combating Discrimination, Hatred and Extremism
Analysis of Federal Law by Decree Concerning Combating Discrimination, Hatred and Extremism (Federal Law by Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Sia Leng Yuen also known as Xie Ning Yun v Ko Chun Shun Johnson (No 2) [2003] SGHC 194
The High Court allowed Sia Leng Yuen's appeal, setting aside an escrow condition on costs. The court ruled that 'exceptional circumstances' are required to delay payment, rejecting speculative arguments regarding financial status and reinforcing the 'payment forthwith' principle.
Low Siew Hwa Kenneth v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 193
An appellate court will not disturb a lower court's findings of fact unless they were clearly reached against the weight of evidence or were plainly wrong.
Federal Decree by Law on Combating Human Trafficking
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law on Combating Human Trafficking (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
F v Chan Tanny [2003] SGHC 192
In professional negligence, there is no liability without proof of fault. The fact that a baby is born damaged is not in itself evidence of negligence.
Federal Decree by Law Concerning the Regulation of the Federal DNA Fingerprinting Database
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Concerning the Regulation of the Federal DNA Fingerprinting Database (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Wong Tiew Yong and Another v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 191
In Wong Tiew Yong v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 191, the High Court upheld the convictions but set aside custodial sentences for senior officers, imposing $500 fines. The court criticized outdated statutory limits, noting they hinder the judiciary's ability to impose effective deterrent sentences.
Woo Anthony v Singapore Airlines Ltd (Civil Aeronautics Administration, Third Party) [2003] SGHC 190
A foreign entity claiming state immunity under the State Immunity Act must be recognised as a state by the Singapore government, and in the absence of such recognition (as evidenced by a certificate from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), the court will not grant immunity.
Federal Law On the Prohibition of The Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons
Analysis of Federal Law On the Prohibition of The Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Tan Chui Yun Joselyn [2003] SGHC 19
The court held that the trial judge's assessment of witness credibility and findings of fact regarding the defence of spiking should not be disturbed on appeal, as the defence had successfully rebutted the statutory presumption on a balance of probabilities.
Federal Decree-Law on the Goods Subject to Non-Proliferation
Analysis of Federal Decree-Law on the Goods Subject to Non-Proliferation (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Chinese Chamber Realty Pte Ltd and Others v Samsung Corp [2003] SGHC 189
The court dismissed the defendants' appeal against the Assistant Registrar's decision to hear summary judgment and stay applications together, but varied the order to require a defence filing while ensuring it does not constitute a 'step in the proceedings', protecting the defendant's rights.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulations for the Requirements of Fire Suppression Systems Intended for Engine Compartments of Buses and Coaches
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulations for the Requirements of Fire Suppression Systems Intended for Engine Compartments of Buses and Coaches (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Creative Technology Ltd v Cosmos Trade-Nology Pte Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 188
Innocence is not a valid defence to a claim for damages or injunctive relief in a civil action for trade mark infringement. A director who procures or induces a company's infringement can be held personally liable as a joint tortfeasor.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding Approving the List of Terrorist Persons and Organizations
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding Approving the List of Terrorist Persons and Organizations (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Asia Business Forum Pte Ltd v Long Ai Sin and Another [2003] SGHC 187
An employer's general business organisation and management methods are not trade secrets and cannot be protected post-employment unless they are of exceptional sensitivity.
Federal Law Concerning Juvenile Delinquent and Juvenile at Risk of Delinquency
Analysis of Federal Law Concerning Juvenile Delinquent and Juvenile at Risk of Delinquency (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Tan Puay Boon v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 186
The court affirmed that an appellate court will be slow to overturn findings of fact and assessments of witnesses’ credibility by the trial judge unless plainly wrong. It also held that expert handwriting evidence is not required where the court can draw inferences as a layman.
Federal Decree by Law on Combating Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law on Combating Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Trek Technology (Singapore) Pte Ltd v FE Global Electronics Pte Ltd and Others and Another Suit [2003] SGHC 185
The court held that an order for discovery of a specific class of documents should depend on the circumstances of each case, and in this instance, reserved the right to make the discovery application before the trial judge.