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Federal Law Concerning the National Authority for Human Rights
Analysis of Federal Law Concerning the National Authority for Human Rights (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Federal Law by Decree Establishing and Regulating the Federal Protocol and Strategic Narrative Authority
Analysis of Federal Law by Decree Establishing and Regulating the Federal Protocol and Strategic Narrative Authority (Federal Law by Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Tong Djoe @ Tong Lian Joo v Hua Ann Brothers Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 243
The court dismissed the plaintiff's claim for a lifetime right to occupy a property owned by a company in liquidation, finding no binding arrangement existed and the plaintiff failed to discharge the burden of proof.
Public Prosecutor v Nurashikin Binte Ahmad Borhan [2002] SGHC 242
In Public Prosecutor v Nurashikin Binte Ahmad Borhan [2002] SGHC 242, the High Court overturned an acquittal, convicting the respondent of theft under s 380 of the Penal Code and imposing a two-week prison sentence after rejecting a probation plea for a repeat offender.
Federal Decree Establishing of the Emirates Data Office
Analysis of Federal Decree Establishing of the Emirates Data Office (Federal Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Federal Law by Decree Concerning the Establishment of the Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security
Analysis of Federal Law by Decree Concerning the Establishment of the Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (Federal Law by Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Yeo Chiang Chew v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 241
An appellate court will not disturb the findings of fact of the court below unless they are clearly reached against the weight of the evidence, especially where the trial judge has had the opportunity to observe the demeanour of the witnesses.
Federal Decree by Law Regarding Emirates Petroleum Company
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Regarding Emirates Petroleum Company (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Vignes s/o Mourthi & Another [2002] SGHC 240
The court held that the accused persons were guilty of drug trafficking based on the evidence of possession and the failure to rebut statutory presumptions.
Public Prosecutor v Syed Abdul Mutalip bin Syed Sidek and Another [2002] SGHC 24
The court held that the accused persons were in joint possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, as evidenced by their voluntary statements and forensic evidence, and that their acts were in furtherance of a common intention.
Federal Decree by Law Repealing Certain Federal Laws
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Repealing Certain Federal Laws (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Federal Law Regarding the UAE Council for Fatwa
Analysis of Federal Law Regarding the UAE Council for Fatwa (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Healthy Living Marketing Pte Ltd v Jeanrich Marketing Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 239
The court held that the Plaintiffs terminated the agency agreement bona fide under clause 12 due to the Defendants' breach of trust and bad faith, and that the Defendants breached the non-competition clause.
Contour Optik Inc and Others v Pearl's Optical Co Pte Ltd and Another [2002] SGHC 238
In Contour Optik Inc v Pearl's Optical Co [2002] SGHC 238, the High Court dismissed patent infringement claims, finding them unproven and groundless. The court ordered damages for threats and mandated patent revocation unless amended, highlighting strict evidentiary and registration requirements.
Federal Law Regarding the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat
Analysis of Federal Law Regarding the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat (Federal Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Ken Glass Design Associate Pte Ltd v Wind-Power Construction Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 237
In Ken Glass Design Associate v Wind-Power Construction [2002], the court dismissed a claim for breach of contract, ruling the agreement void as it was a deceptive scheme to bypass JTC approval. The court refused to enforce the contract, citing the clean hands doctrine and party illegality.
Federal Decree by Establishing and Regulating the Financial Stability Board
Analysis of Federal Decree by Establishing and Regulating the Financial Stability Board (Federal Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Abdul Razak Valibhoy v Keppel Investment Management Ltd [2002] SGHC 236
The court held that the Investment Agreement constituted the entire agreement between the parties, superseding pre-contract documents like the Investment Plan, and that the Plaintiff failed to establish any collateral contract or breach of fiduciary duty.
Federal Law by Decree Concerning the Emirates Accountability Authority
Analysis of Federal Law by Decree Concerning the Emirates Accountability Authority (Federal Law by Decree, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
Public Prosecutor v Loo Kun Long [2002] SGHC 235
Section 30(2)(a) of the Films Act (Cap 107, 1998 Rev Ed) is to be interpreted as imposing a mandatory minimum fine of $1,000 per film, notwithstanding the ambiguous drafting, to give effect to Parliament's clear intention.
Federal Decree-Law On the Establishment of the UAE Drug Corporation
Analysis of Federal Decree-Law On the Establishment of the UAE Drug Corporation (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.
HillField International Ltd and Others v Chew Lai Yoke Bettina and another action [2002] SGHC 234
The court determined ownership of disputed personal items based on the terms of a Deed of Separation and the credibility of the parties, finding that the husband was entitled to certain items not excluded by the Deed.
Sin Sai Peng and Another v Soh Kim Lian Florence [2002] SGHC 233
In disputes involving unforeseen circumstances in property ownership between parties in a relationship, the court will impute a common intention of reasonable persons to resolve the dispute, which may include granting vacant possession conditional upon payment of the outstanding
Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources
Analysis of Federal Decree by Law Regarding the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (Federal Decree-Law, ) — covering scope, key definitions, obligations, penalties, and interaction with other UAE legislation.