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Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Rules for Implementing the Provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law for Nationals of the GCC Countries Working Outside of their Countries in Any of the Other GCC Countries
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Rules for Implementing the Provisions of the Insurance Protection Extension Law for Nationals of the GCC Countries Working Outside of their Countries in Any of the Other GCC Countries (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions,...
Comfort Management Pte Ltd v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 16
Condition 2(d) of a work permit, which prohibits foreign workers from engaging in activities outside those listed in Annex A, includes a prohibition against driving company vehicles outside construction sites in the course of employment. Section 5(3) of the Employment of Foreign
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Rewards and Incentives Scheme for Federal Government Employees
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Rewards and Incentives Scheme for Federal Government Employees (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Norhisham Bin Mohamad Dahlan [2003] SGHC 159
The court held that in sentencing for culpable homicide, the court must balance the need for deterrence against the culpability of the offender, noting that life imprisonment is a severe option to be used with caution for young offenders.
Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Regulating the Notary Profession
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Regulating the Notary Profession (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
United Engineers (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Northern Elevator Manufacturing Sdn Bhd [2003] SGHC 158
The court may remit an arbitration award to the arbitrator for reconsideration if the arbitrator has erred in law in the assessment of damages, particularly where the assessment is inconsistent with the arbitrator's own findings of liability.
Tuen Huan Rui Mary v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 157
An appellate court will generally defer to a district judge's findings of fact unless they are plainly wrong, and bad behaviour in court by an accused can be considered an aggravating factor in sentencing.
Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution on the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Concerning Regulating the Translation Profession (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Kiyue Company Limited v Aquagen International Pte Ltd [2003] SGHC 156
The term 'action' in s 216A(2) of the Companies Act does not include arbitration proceedings.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Regulating the Profession of Experts before the Judicial Authorities
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law Regulating the Profession of Experts before the Judicial Authorities (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Victor Adam Ibrahim v Tan Kim Seng trading as Hock Huat Engineering [2003] SGHC 155
The court held that O 21 r 2(6) of the Rules of Court, which provides for automatic discontinuance of an action if no step is taken for one year, does not apply to proceedings after an interlocutory judgment has been obtained.
Hengwell Development Pte Ltd v Thing Chiang Ching [2003] SGHC 154
An originating summons is an originating process that is exhausted once fully heard and finally disposed of; therefore, fresh applications of a substantial nature must be made by way of a new originating summons rather than a summons-in-chambers.
Cabinet Resolution Approving the Mechanism for Collecting Administrative Fines Due to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation Through a Third Party
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Approving the Mechanism for Collecting Administrative Fines Due to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation Through a Third Party (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Soosainathan s/o Dass Saminathan [2003] SGHC 153
The court held that the accused was guilty of murder based on circumstantial evidence, including DNA evidence and the presence of drugs in the victim's system.
Federal Law Concerning the Appointment of Convicted Nationals
Analysis of Federal Law Concerning the Appointment of Convicted Nationals (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
P.T. Bumi International Tankers (formerly known as P.T. Bumi Indonesia Tankers) v Man B&W Diesel S.E. Asia Pte Ltd (formerly known as Mirrlees Blackstone (S.E. Asia) Pte Ltd) and Another [2003] SGHC 152
A manufacturer of a custom-built engine owes a duty of care in tort to the shipowner for pure economic loss arising from defective design, even in the absence of a direct contract, where there is sufficient proximity based on the manufacturer's knowledge of the owner's requiremen
Federal Decree by Law on Regulating the Auditing and Accounting Professions
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law on Regulating the Auditing and Accounting Professions (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Lim Eng Beng @ Lim Jia Le v Siow Soon Kim and Others (No 2) [2003] SGHC 151
A stay of execution pending appeal will not be granted unless the applicant can show special circumstances, such as the risk of ruin and a reasonable prospect of success on appeal.
Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution of The Executive Regulation of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Human Resources in Federal Government (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Choy Kok Meng v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 150
An appellate court should be slow to disturb a lower court’s findings of fact, especially where it hinges on the trial judge’s assessment of the credibility and veracity of the witness.
Abdul Latif Bin Mohamed Tahiar (trading as Canary Agencies) v Saeed Husain s/o Hakim Gulam Mohiudin (trading as United Limousine) [2003] SGHC 15
An employee owes a fiduciary duty to their employer to act faithfully, and soliciting customers for a competing business while still employed constitutes a breach of that duty for which the employee is liable in damages.
Cabinet Resolution Adopting the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for the Public Service in the Federal Government
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Adopting the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for the Public Service in the Federal Government (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Swee Lay Ching v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 149
An appellate court should not upset findings of fact based on witness credibility unless they were plainly against the weight of evidence. Presence and control are not essential for liability under s 57(1)(e) of the Immigration Act.
Federal Law Concerning Residential Register and the Identity Card
Analysis of Federal Law Concerning Residential Register and the Identity Card (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.