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C v D & Another [2002] SGHC 98
The court granted a stay of divorce proceedings in Singapore on the ground of forum non conveniens, finding that India was the more appropriate forum given the existing litigation and the connection of the parties and assets to India.
Mala Shukla v Jayant Amritanand Shukla (Danialle An, co-respondent) [2002] SGHC 96
The court stayed divorce proceedings in Singapore on the ground of forum non conveniens, finding that India was the more appropriate forum given the existing litigation and the parties' connections.
Federal Decree by Law on Promulgating the Civil Procedure Code
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law on Promulgating the Civil Procedure Code (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Info-Communications Development Authority of Singapore v Singapore Telecommunications Ltd [2002] SGHC 95
The mere disclosure of a document does not make it a fact in issue, and a waiver of privilege made out of court is as valid as one made in court.
Federal Decree by Law Concerning the Supreme Federal Court
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Concerning the Supreme Federal Court (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Sutjiawang Johanis alias Tjia Eng Liong v Tjia Eng Soei [2002] SGHC 94
The court held that the plaintiff was the beneficial owner of the shares and monies in question, as the defendant failed to prove that the remittances were fruits of his own investment in Bank Pelita.
Public Prosecutor v Yap Siew Luan [2002] SGHC 93
A person who knowingly handles controlled drugs cannot excuse themselves by claiming they were misled about the quantity or quality of the drugs by a third party.
Federal Decree by Law Concerning the Federal Judicial Authority
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Concerning the Federal Judicial Authority (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Chan Mei Yoong Letticia v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 92
The court affirmed the conviction and sentence for employing an immigration offender, holding that the appellant failed to exercise due diligence as required by the Immigration Act and that the trial judge's findings of fact were not against the weight of evidence.
Federal Decree by Law on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Wu Liang Zhu v Chan Yue Ming and Another [2002] SGHC 91
The court reduced the assessment of loss of future earnings because the original assessment failed to account for the plaintiff's partial recovery and ability to work.
Drolia Mineral Industries Pte Ltd v Natural Resources Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 90
A foreign plaintiff who commences an action in Singapore submits to the jurisdiction of the court in respect of any counterclaim that is properly connected to the main action or is procedurally convenient to be tried together.
Federal Decree- Law on Factoring And Transfer Of Receivables
Analysis of Federal Decree- Law on Factoring And Transfer Of Receivables (Federal Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Tay Kim Chuan Patrick v Public Accountants Board [2002] SGHC 9
An auditor's duty is to exercise reasonable care and skill, which is an exacting standard that must be assessed in light of modern conditions, professional codes, and surrounding circumstances, avoiding the benefit of hindsight.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Securing Rights in Moveable Assets
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Securing Rights in Moveable Assets (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Kee Hwee Lun [2002] SGHC 89
In Public Prosecutor v Kee Hwee Lun, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Federal Law Regarding Securing the Rights in Movables
Analysis of Federal Law Regarding Securing the Rights in Movables (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
PSA Corp Ltd v Korea Exchange Bank [2002] SGHC 88
The court held that the current s 47 of the Banking Act establishes a general prohibition on the disclosure of customer information, subject only to the exceptions in the Sixth Schedule.
Ricky Charles s/o Gabriel Thanabalan v Chua Boon Yeow [2002] SGHC 87
The High Court does not have the power to transfer proceedings from the District Court to the High Court once an interlocutory judgment has been entered in the District Court, as the limit of damages is fixed upon entry of such judgment.
Federal Law Regulating Judicial Relations Among the Judicial, Federal and Local Authorities
Analysis of Federal Law Regulating Judicial Relations Among the Judicial, Federal and Local Authorities (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Mae Engineering Ltd v Dragages Singapore Pte Ltd (fka Dragages et Travaux Publics (S) Pte Ltd) [2002] SGHC 86
The court will not stay proceedings in favour of arbitration where the defendant has no genuine dispute and is merely attempting to delay payment of an indisputable claim.
Federal Law Concerning Judicial Fees Before Federal Courts
Analysis of Federal Law Concerning Judicial Fees Before Federal Courts (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Lumbini Pte Ltd v Toh Peng Noi and Others (Tan Soo Kiat and Others, Third Parties) [2002] SGHC 85
The High Court dismissed Lumbini Pte Ltd's claims in their entirety, ruling that the plaintiff failed to establish a valid cause of action regarding business asset transfers. The court found the dispute stemmed from a disagreement over payment rather than a breach of duty or wrongful transfer.
Cheng Siah Johnson v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 84
The statutory presumption in s 22 of the Misuse of Drugs Act is two-fold, triggering both actus reus and mens rea, and the burden of proof lies on the defence to rebut it on a balance of probabilities.