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Federal Decree by Law Establishing and Regulating the National Media Authority
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Establishing and Regulating the National Media Authority (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
The Rainbow Spring [2002] SGHC 255
The High Court reversed the Assistant Registrar's decision, ruling that the plaintiff failed to prove mala fides or crassa negligentia. The court set aside the in rem writ and warrant of arrest, ordering the return of security and awarding the defendant $10,000 in costs.
Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Establishment of the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defense
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Establishment of the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defense (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Ong Jane Rebecca v Lim Lie Hoa [2002] SGHC 254
A person served with a subpoena should not take out a separate application to challenge it unless in the clearest cases, and the ultimate value of the witness is not the gauge to determine whether they ought to be subpoenaed.
Re Cheng Su Yin Judy [2002] SGHC 253
A pupil who has completed pupillage is not entitled to a part-call application made by a solicitor who is not their pupil-master, and the right of audience under s 32(3) of the Legal Profession Act ends when pupillage ends.
Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Establishment of the National Drug Enforcement Authority (NDEA)
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Establishment of the National Drug Enforcement Authority (NDEA) (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Trigen Industries Ltd v Sinko Technologies Pte Ltd and another [2002] SGHC 252
An agent who contracts in their own name without disclosing the principal is personally liable to the other party, even if they are acting on behalf of a principal.
Federal Law Amending Certain Federal Laws
Analysis of Federal Law Amending Certain Federal Laws (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Mohamed Mustafa s/o Shahul Hamid v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 251
The court held that findings of fact by a trial judge, based on the credibility of witnesses, should not be disturbed unless they are clearly against the weight of the evidence.
Federal Law by Decree Regarding Union Water and Electricity Company (UWEC)
Analysis of Federal Law by Decree Regarding Union Water and Electricity Company (UWEC) (Federal Law by Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Leow Tiak Cheow & Another v Pan-United Industries Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 250
Clause 6.2 of the Share Sale Agreement did not require a revaluation of the Property for the purpose of the Completion Accounts, and the plaintiffs breached the NTA warranty.
Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Establishment and Regulation of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Establishment and Regulation of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Ng Sylvia v Oon Choon Huat Peter and Another [2002] SGHC 25
The term 'marriage' in s 112 of the Women's Charter refers to a marriage solemnized and registered in accordance with the Charter, not a customary marriage.
Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Organization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Organization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Aw Teck Hock [2002] SGHC 249
Intoxication is not a mitigating factor for a grown-up man in a criminal charge, and the court must consider the disparity in physical condition between the accused and the elderly victim.
Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Establishment of the UAE Agency for International Aid
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Establishment of the UAE Agency for International Aid (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Sahadevan s/o Gundan v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 248
An appellate court may set aside a conviction if the prosecution's case is based on inconsistent evidence and fails to call a material witness, leading to reasonable doubt.
Federal Decree-Law Repealing Certain Federal Laws
Analysis of Federal Decree-Law Repealing Certain Federal Laws (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Thyssen Hunnebeck Singapore Pte Ltd v TTJ Civil Engineering Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 247
A document is discoverable if it is relevant to the issues in the case, and the 'train of inquiry' test is applicable for specific discovery under O 24 r 5 of the Rules of Court.
Federal Law Repealing Federal Decree by Law Establishing and Organizing the Bureau of the President's Representative
Analysis of Federal Law Repealing Federal Decree by Law Establishing and Organizing the Bureau of the President's Representative (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Yunnan Baiyao Group Co Ltd v Tong Jum Chew Pte Ltd & Another [2002] SGHC 246
In Yunnan Baiyao Group Co Ltd v Tong Jum Chew Pte Ltd & Another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — Passing off.
Federal Decree-law Establishing Federal Tax Authority
Analysis of Federal Decree-law Establishing Federal Tax Authority (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
C & K Credit Pte Ltd v Lee Chin Kwee Kalvin [2002] SGHC 245
The service of a statutory demand does not commence bankruptcy proceedings, and a notice of assignment can be served simultaneously with it. However, a statutory demand must properly account for deductions from proceeds of sale to be valid.
Woon Salacion Dalayon v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 244
The appellate court will not disturb findings of fact of a lower court unless they are clearly reached against the weight of evidence. Threats to cause death are serious and generally warrant custodial sentences, but the specific circumstances of the threat, including the lack of