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Sunrise Industries (India) Ltd v PT OKI Pulp Paper Mills and another [2018] SGHC 145

A call on a performance bond can be restrained on the grounds of fraud or unconscionability, but the threshold is high and requires a strong prima facie case. Genuine disputes regarding contractual performance do not constitute unconscionability.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

AL Shams Global Ltd v BNP Paribas [2018] SGHC 143

In AL Shams Global Ltd v BNP Paribas, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Breach, Contract — Consideration.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Sia Chin Sun v Yong Wai Poh (Sia Tze Ming, non-party) [2018] SGHC 142

In Sia Chin Sun v Yong Wai Poh (Sia Tze Ming, non-party), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil procedure — Parties, Civil procedure — Stay of proceedings.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Sanum Investments Limited v ST Group Co, Ltd and others [2018] SGHC 141

In Sanum Investments Limited v ST Group Co, Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Award.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Ganesh Paulraj v Avantgarde Shipping Pte Ltd [2018] SGHC 140

In Ganesh Paulraj v Avantgarde Shipping Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Striking off defunct companies.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Traxiar Drilling Partners II Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Dvergsten, Dag Oivind [2018] SGHC 14

A director owes a fiduciary duty to act bona fide in the interests of the company, which includes a duty to take into account the interests of creditors when the company is in a parlous financial position.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Solomon Alliance Management Pte Ltd v Pang Chee Kuan [2018] SGHC 139

In Solomon Alliance Management Pte Ltd v Pang Chee Kuan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Contractual terms, Contract — Frustration.

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Vikneswaren Ramu and another [2018] SGHC 138

In Public Prosecutor v Vikneswaren Ramu and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal procedure and sentencing — sentencing.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Ma Wenjie v Public Prosecutor and another appeal [2018] SGHC 137

In Ma Wenjie v Public Prosecutor and another appeal, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — statutory offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — sentencing.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v BQW [2018] SGHC 136

In Public Prosecutor v BQW, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal law — Offences, Criminal procedure and sentencing — Sentencing.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v BPK [2018] SGHC 135

In Public Prosecutor v BPK, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Tan Meng Soon Bernard [2018] SGHC 134

In Public Prosecutor v Tan Meng Soon Bernard, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal law — Offences.

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read
Singapore

SH Design & Build Pte Ltd v BD Cranetech Pte Ltd [2018] SGHC 133

In SH Design & Build Pte Ltd v BD Cranetech Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Building and construction related contracts, Building and Construction Law — Statutes and regulations.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Man Diesel Turbo SE v I.M. Skaugen Marine Services Pte Ltd [2018] SGHC 132

In Man Diesel Turbo SE v I.M. Skaugen Marine Services Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Refusal of enforcement.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Cheong Soh Chin and others v Eng Chiet Shoong and others [2018] SGHC 131

The court held that the defendants, as trustees and fiduciaries, were in wilful default and were not entitled to be indemnified for unauthorised expenses, and that the plaintiffs were entitled to falsify the account for such expenses.

Sushant Shukla· ·18 min read
Singapore

Cheong Soh Chin and others v Eng Chiet Shoong and others [2018] SGHC 130

In Cheong Soh Chin and others v Eng Chiet Shoong and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Res Judicata — Issue estoppel.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Grande Corp Pte Ltd v Cubix International Pte Ltd and others [2018] SGHC 13

In Grande Corp Pte Ltd v Cubix International Pte Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil procedure — striking out, Civil procedure — discovery of documents.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Adinop Co Ltd v Rovithai Ltd and another [2018] SGHC 129

In Adinop Co Ltd v Rovithai Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Breach, Equity — Obligation of confidentiality.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Hasan Shofiqul v China Civil (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2018] SGHC 128

In Hasan Shofiqul v China Civil (Singapore) Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Employment law — Hours of work, Employment law — Rest days.

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read
Singapore

International Financial Services (S) Pte Ltd and another v Old Mutual International Isle of Man Ltd Singapore Branch and another [2018] SGHC 127

In International Financial Services (S) Pte Ltd and another v Old Mutual International Isle of Man Ltd Singapore Branch and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — Confidence, Civil Procedure — Pleadings.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Nippon Catalyst Pte Ltd v PT Trans-Pacific Petrochemical Indotama and another [2018] SGHC 126

In Nippon Catalyst Pte Ltd v PT Trans-Pacific Petrochemical Indotama and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Stay of court proceedings, Civil Procedure — Service.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Yue Roger Jr [2018] SGHC 125

In Public Prosecutor v Yue Roger Jr, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal law — Offences, Criminal procedure and sentencing — Statements.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Re Aathar Ah Kong Andrew [2018] SGHC 124

Analysis of [2018] SGHC 124, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2018-05-21.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

IM Skaugen SE and another v MAN Diesel & Turbo SE and another [2018] SGHC 123

In IM Skaugen SE and another v MAN Diesel & Turbo SE and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Choses in Action — Assignment, Conflict of Laws — Choice of Law.

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read