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Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1975
An Act to make provision for the enforcement in Singapore of maintenance orders made in reciprocating countries and vice versa.
Re Swiber Holdings Ltd [2018] SGHC 211
Analysis of [2018] SGHC 211, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2018-10-01.
Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act 1906
Overview of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act 1906, Singapore act.
Solvadis Commodity Chemicals Gmbh v Affert Resources Pte Ltd [2018] SGHC 210
In Solvadis Commodity Chemicals Gmbh v Affert Resources Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Illegality and Public Policy, Insolvency Law — Winding Up.
Manufacture of Optical Discs Act 2004
An Act to provide for the regulation and control of the manufacture of optical discs, and for matters connected therewith.
Law Society of Singapore v Chan Chun Hwee Allan [2018] SGHC 21
In Law Society of Singapore v Chan Chun Hwee Allan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Disciplinary Proceedings, Legal Profession — Professional Conduct.
Maritime Offences Act 2003
An Act to give effect to the provisions of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation done in Rome on 10 March 1988, and the provisions of the Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Fixed Platforms located on the Contine
Public Prosecutor v Tan Zhenyang [2018] SGHC 209
In cases of road rage involving voluntarily causing hurt, deterrence is the predominant sentencing principle, and a custodial sentence is warranted even if injuries are relatively minor, provided the assault is severe.
Military Manoeuvres Act 1905
An Act to facilitate military manoeuvres and firing exercises.
Chan Gek Yong v Violet Netto (practising as L F Violet Netto) and another and another matter [2018] SGHC 208
In Chan Gek Yong v Violet Netto (practising as L F Violet Netto) and another and another matter, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract – Formation, Contract – Duress.
MediShield Life Scheme Act 2015
An Act to provide for the MediShield Life Scheme and matters related thereto.
IVAN CHIN v H P CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING PTE LTD
An Architect's certificate issued under the SIA Conditions loses its temporary finality if it is tainted by fraud or not issued in accordance with the contract, and the court cannot sever or adjust such a certificate.
Re BSL [2018] SGHC 207
Analysis of [2018] SGHC 207, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2018-09-20.
Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Selling (Prohibition) Act 1973
An Act to prohibit the registration of businesses that are designed to promote multi-level marketing schemes or arrangements or pyramid selling schemes or arrangements in relation to the distribution and sale of commodities; to prohibit the incorporation or registration of companies which propose to
Disney Enterprises, Inc and Others v M1 Ltd and others [2018] SGHC 206
In Disney Enterprises, Inc and Others v M1 Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Copyright – Remedies.
Mercantile Law Amendment Act 1856
An Act to amend the laws affecting Trade and Commerce.
Marine Insurance Act 1906
An Act to codify the law relating to marine insurance.
Wheeler, Mark v Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited [2018] SGHC 205
In Wheeler, Mark v Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law – Bankruptcy.
Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008
An Act to provide for the admission, detention, care and treatment of mentally disordered persons in designated psychiatric institutions.
Public Prosecutor v Saridewi Bte Djamani and another [2018] SGHC 204
In Public Prosecutor v Saridewi Bte Djamani and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences.
Minister for Finance (Incorporation) Act 1959
An Act to incorporate the Minister for Finance and to provide for the vesting in such corporation of properties vested in the Chief Secretary.
BTB and another v BTD [2018] SGHC 203
In BTB and another v BTD, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Equity – Maxims, Trusts – Constructive trusts.
Missions Étrangères Ordinance 1891
Overview of the Missions Étrangères Ordinance 1891, Singapore act.
A Karthik v Public Prosecutor [2018] SGHC 202
In A Karthik v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing – Sentencing.