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Public Prosecutor v Ang Johnny [2002] SGHC 305
The court found the accused guilty of aggravated rape and wrongful restraint with intent to outrage modesty, rejecting his defence that the sexual intercourse was consensual and occurred on a different occasion.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Legal Measurements Units
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Legal Measurements Units (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Bakery Mart Pte Ltd v Avante Investment Pte Ltd and Another [2002] SGHC 304
The court granted an interim injunction to maintain the status quo regarding the composition of the Board of Directors of Culina Pte Ltd pending the trial of the dispute over the existence of a shareholders' agreement.
Federal Decree Law Concerning Specifications and Standards
Analysis of Federal Decree Law Concerning Specifications and Standards (Federal Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Louis Pius Gilbert v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 303
The court dismissed an appeal against a sentence for assaulting a lawyer in court. It affirmed that unopposed medical evidence should be accepted and that attacking legal professionals during proceedings is a serious aggravating factor justifying enhanced penalties.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the National Metrology System (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Soeparto Nilam v Sit Ley Timber (Pte) Ltd [2002] SGHC 302
The court held that an originating summons for the removal of a caveat should be heard together with a related substantive suit where the issues are intricately co-related and the balance of convenience favours maintaining the status quo.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Vehicle Speed Measuring Devices (Radar)
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations for Vehicle Speed Measuring Devices (Radar) (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Ow Yew Beng v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 301
The test for 'reason to believe' under s 411 of the Penal Code is objective, conducted from the vantage point of someone with the appellant's knowledge and experience.
Chye Lian Huat Sawmill Co v Hean Nerng Industrial Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 300
The court held that the Licensing Agreement was not unenforceable on grounds of public policy as JTC had not exercised its rights of forfeiture and had allowed time for the parties to unscramble. The court also held that the plaintiffs were not in repudiation of the agreement as
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations on Animal Slaughtering Requirements According to Islamic Rules in the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Regulations on Animal Slaughtering Requirements According to Islamic Rules in the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Rules of the Three-Piece Steel Round Cans used for Canning Food Stuffs in the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Technical Rules of the Three-Piece Steel Round Cans used for Canning Food Stuffs in the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Bok Chee Seng Construction Pte Ltd v Development Bank of Singapore Ltd [2002] SGHC 30
A bank cannot rely on a conclusive evidence clause or the indoor management rule to justify acting on an invalid mandate if those defences were not pleaded in the defence.
Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulation of Outdoor Lighting Products
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Regulation of Outdoor Lighting Products (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Rehana Perveen v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 3
The court acquitted the appellant because it was impossible or highly unlikely that she could have inflicted the injury in the manner described by the prosecution witnesses, and their evidence was found to be unreliable and inconsistent.
Wong Loke Cheng v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 299
An appellate court will not disturb findings of fact unless they are clearly reached against the weight of the evidence, especially where findings depend on witness credibility.
Cabinet Resolution Approving Technical Regulations in a Number of UAE Sectors
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Approving Technical Regulations in a Number of UAE Sectors (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Kwee Seng Chio Peter v Biogenics Sdn Bhd [2002] SGHC 298
A nominee director is bound by the knowledge of the person for whom he acts if he acts without discretion or volition.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Mandatory Technical Regulations on the Efficient Consumption of Energy in the United Arab Emirates
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Mandatory Technical Regulations on the Efficient Consumption of Energy in the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Wah Yuen Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd v Singapore Cables Manufacturers Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 297
The court will not approve a scheme of arrangement under s 210 of the Companies Act where the company fails to provide sufficient transparency and disclosure regarding the debts of related parties, especially when such debts are necessary to meet the statutory majority requiremen
Federal Decree Law Regarding the Regulation and Development of the Industry
Analysis of Federal Decree Law Regarding the Regulation and Development of the Industry (Federal Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Wan Kim Hock v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 296
An appellate court will generally defer to the trial judge's findings of fact unless they are shown to be plainly wrong or against the weight of the evidence. Sentencing is a matter of law involving manifold factors, and past cases serve only as guidelines.
Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Concerning the Regulation and Protection of Industrial Property Rights
Analysis of Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Concerning the Regulation and Protection of Industrial Property Rights (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Arun Prakash Vaithilingam [2002] SGHC 295
The court held that the accused was guilty of murder as he had intended to use the knife to attack the victim, and the defence of sudden fight under Exception 4 to s 300 of the Penal Code was not available as the accused had taken an unfair advantage by arming himself beforehand.