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Ng Ngah Len @ Datin Sandra Kuah v Kuah Tian Nam @ Dato Peter Kuah [2003] SGHC 109
The court held that the multiplier for lump sum maintenance should be guided by the circumstances of the case, rather than a strict rule, and that financial contributions by a wife, even if modest, deserve recognition in the division of matrimonial assets.
Federal Decree-Law on Mediation and Conciliation in Civil and Commercial Disputes
Analysis of Federal Decree-Law on Mediation and Conciliation in Civil and Commercial Disputes (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Chia Moh Heng [2003] SGHC 108
Where an accused is convicted of culpable homicide not amounting to murder but does not meet the stringent requirements of s 84 of the Penal Code for insanity, the court must impose a sentence of imprisonment, and in the absence of other statutory provisions, life imprisonment ma
ABC Co v XYZ Co Ltd [2003] SGHC 107
The court held that an application to amend an originating motion to set aside an arbitral award after the expiry of the three-month limitation period under Article 34(3) of the Model Law is governed by O 20 r 5(2) and r 5(5) of the Rules of Court, and such amendments are only pe
Federal Decree by Law Establishing and Regulating the Federal Judicial Enforcement Office
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Establishing and Regulating the Federal Judicial Enforcement Office (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Zhao Feng Guo v Tan Hong Soon t/a Intense Engineering Construction [2003] SGHC 106
The court held that an interlocutory judgment in default of appearance will not be set aside on the basis of alleged misrepresentation of qualifications by the plaintiff, as such misrepresentation is too remote from the causation of the tortious act.
Federal Decree Concerning the Guard of the State’s Land and Sea Borders
Analysis of Federal Decree Concerning the Guard of the State’s Land and Sea Borders (Federal Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Chua Chuan Heng Allan v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 105
The court's power to backdate a custodial sentence is discretionary and not an entitlement. Only time spent in remand is relevant for backdating, and the onus is on the offender to bring such facts to the court's attention.
Federal Decree Law for Defining the Maritime Areas of the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Federal Decree Law for Defining the Maritime Areas of the United Arab Emirates (Federal Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Chua Siew Moi v Oh Thai Nan [2003] SGHC 104
A loan simpliciter is repayable from the date it was made, and a court should not give judgment on the basis of a case or defence that has not been pleaded.
Federal Law Concerning Private Security Companies
Analysis of Federal Law Concerning Private Security Companies (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Chen Weixiong Jerriek v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 103
In Chen Weixiong Jerriek v PP [2003] SGHC 103, the High Court dismissed the appeal and enhanced the sentence to 14 years imprisonment and 24 strokes of the cane, ruling that the totality principle does not protect recidivists from sentences necessary for public safety.
Federal Decree by Concerning Law Accountability of Ministers and Senior Federal Officials
Analysis of Federal Decree by Concerning Law Accountability of Ministers and Senior Federal Officials (Federal Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Toh Lam Seng v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 102
A plea of guilt is not qualified by statements in mitigation unless they contradict material admissions of fact or indicate the lack of an essential ingredient of the offence. The court must investigate if the accused intends to plead guilty unreservedly.
Federal Law on the Creation and Regulation of Owners Association
Analysis of Federal Law on the Creation and Regulation of Owners Association (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Manik Thanwardas Binwani v Tulsidas Udharam Binwani and Another [2003] SGHC 100
A partner's claim for a share of compensation for compulsory acquisition of partnership property was dismissed due to evidence that the partner had divested his interest in the property prior to acquisition and due to laches.
Federal Law Concerning Martial Laws
Analysis of Federal Law Concerning Martial Laws (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Cabinet Resolution Extending the Period for Status Regulation for those Subjected to the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Electronic Transactions and Trust Services
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Extending the Period for Status Regulation for those Subjected to the Provisions of Federal Decree by Law Concerning Electronic Transactions and Trust Services (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with oth...
Public Prosecutor v Ng Beng Siang and Others [2003] SGHC 10
The court held that investigation statements are voluntary and admissible, and that the accused persons failed to rebut the presumption of knowledge of the drugs in their possession.
Federal Law Regarding Rehabilitation
Analysis of Federal Law Regarding Rehabilitation (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Elis Tjoa v United Overseas Bank [2003] SGHC 1
A bank's standard terms and conditions, including clauses requiring a customer to verify statements and notify the bank of discrepancies within a specified period, are binding and can exclude the bank's liability for forged instructions if the customer fails to comply with the no
Federal Decree by Law Promulgating Law of Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Promulgating Law of Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Karuppiah Nirmala v Singapore Bus Services Ltd [2002] SGHC 99
The court held that an award for loss of earning capacity is more appropriate than loss of future earnings when the plaintiff's main skills remain intact despite the accident, and that future medical expenses must be based on probabilities rather than possibilities.
Federal Decree by Law Promulgating the Criminal Procedures Law
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Promulgating the Criminal Procedures Law (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.