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Chong Yee Ka v Public Prosecutor [2017] SGHC 47
In Chong Yee Ka v Public Prosecutor [2017] SGHC 47, the High Court allowed an appeal against custodial sentences for maid abuse, substituting them with a $15,000 fine. The court ruled that the appellant's psychiatric condition significantly diminished her culpability, rendering deterrence ineffectiv
Linkforce Pte Ltd v Kajima Overseas Asia Pte Ltd [2017] SGHC 46
In Linkforce Pte Ltd v Kajima Overseas Asia Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and construction law — Dispute resolution.
Metropole Pte Ltd v Designshop Pte Ltd [2017] SGHC 45
In Metropole Pte Ltd v Designshop Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Terms, Building and Construction Law — Statutes and regulations.
Public Prosecutor v Kesavan Pillai Govindan [2017] SGHC 44
In Public Prosecutor v Kesavan Pillai Govindan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal law — Elements of Crime.
Goel Adesh Kumar v Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd (SATS Security Services Pte Ltd, third party) [2017] SGHC 43
In Goel Adesh Kumar v Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd (SATS Security Services Pte Ltd, third party), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Costs, Civil Procedure — Offer to settle.
AXY and others v Comptroller of Income Tax (Attorney-General, intervener) [2017] SGHC 42
In AXY and others v Comptroller of Income Tax (Attorney-General, intervener), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law — International Taxation, Administrative Law — Judicial Review.
Mansource Interior Pte Ltd v CSG Group Pte Ltd [2017] SGHC 41
In Mansource Interior Pte Ltd v CSG Group Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Statutes and regulations, Building and Construction Law — Building and construction contracts.
Zhou Haiming v Public Prosecutor and other appeals [2017] SGHC 40
In Zhou Haiming v Public Prosecutor and other appeals, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Kim Seng Orchid Pte Ltd v Lim Kah Hin (trading as Yik Zhuan Orchid Garden) [2017] SGHC 4
In Kim Seng Orchid Pte Ltd v Lim Kah Hin (trading as Yik Zhuan Orchid Garden), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Landlord and tenant — Subleases, Contract — Formation.
Stepaniuk, Nikolai v Wellstead Corporate Solutions Pte Ltd and others [2017] SGHC 39
In Stepaniuk, Nikolai v Wellstead Corporate Solutions Pte Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil procedure — Judgment and orders.
Pars Ram Brothers (Pte) Ltd (in creditors' voluntary liquidation) v Australian & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd and others [2017] SGHC 38
In Pars Ram Brothers (Pte) Ltd (in creditors' voluntary liquidation) v Australian & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Winding up, Credit and security — Pledges and pawns.
Mathew Koottappillil Mathew v Public Prosecutor [2017] SGHC 37
In Mathew Koottappillil Mathew v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal procedure and sentencing — Sentencing.
Prometheus Marine Pte Ltd v King, Ann Rita and other matters [2017] SGHC 36
In Prometheus Marine Pte Ltd v King, Ann Rita and other matters, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Arbitral tribunal, Arbitration — Award.
KLW Holdings Ltd v Straitsworld Advisory Ltd and another [2017] SGHC 35
In KLW Holdings Ltd v Straitsworld Advisory Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Summary judgment.
Rong Shun Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd v C.P. Ong Construction Pte Ltd [2017] SGHC 34
In Rong Shun Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd v C.P. Ong Construction Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Sub-contracts, Building and Construction Law — Statutes and regulations.
Public Prosecutor v Razak bin Bashir [2017] SGHC 33
In Public Prosecutor v Razak bin Bashir, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Ong Han Ling and another v American International Assurance Co Ltd and others [2017] SGHC 327
In Ong Han Ling and another v American International Assurance Co Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — Conspiracy, Tort — Vicarious liability.
Zhou Weidong v Liew Kai Lung and others [2017] SGHC 326
In Zhou Weidong v Liew Kai Lung and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Misrepresentation, Restitution — Unjust enrichment.
Legis Point LLC v Tay Choon Ai [2017] SGHC 325
In Legis Point LLC v Tay Choon Ai, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Remuneration, Civil Procedure — Costs.
Praveen s/o Krishnan v Public Prosecutor [2017] SGHC 324
In Praveen s/o Krishnan v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Shepherdson, Terence Christopher v Singapore Recreation Club [2017] SGHC 323
The High Court ruled in favor of Terence Christopher Shepherdson, declaring his suspension and fine by the Singapore Recreation Club null and void. The court found the disciplinary proceedings were tainted by apparent bias due to the improper exclusion of committee members from the appeal process.
Novartis (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma Co [2017] SGHC 322
In Novartis (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma Co [2017] SGHC 322, the High Court refused the respondent's request to correct patent application forms, ruling that the procedure used was legally flawed and that applicants must strictly adhere to Section 107 of the Patents Act.
Bintai Kindenko Pte Ltd v Samsung CT Corp [2017] SGHC 321
In Bintai Kindenko Pte Ltd v Samsung CT Corp, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Dispute resolution.
Borneo Ventures Pte Ltd v Ong Han Nam [2017] SGHC 320
In Borneo Ventures Pte Ltd v Ong Han Nam, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Stay of proceedings.