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Towa Corp v ASM Technology Singapore Pte Ltd and another [2016] SGHC 280

In Towa Corp v ASM Technology Singapore Pte Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Patents and inventions — Defence, Patents and inventions — Groundless threat.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Re Conchubar Aromatics Ltd and another matter [2016] SGHC 279

Analysis of [2016] SGHC 279, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2016-12-20.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

AmFraser Securities Pte Ltd v Goh Chengyu [2016] SGHC 278

In AmFraser Securities Pte Ltd v Goh Chengyu, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Financial and Securities Markets — Securities, Agency — Evidence of agency.

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read
Singapore

Ong Ghee Soon Kevin v Ho Yong Chong [2016] SGHC 277

The High Court dismissed the claim in Ong Ghee Soon Kevin v Ho Yong Chong [2016] SGHC 277, ruling the plaintiff failed to prove the factual basis of alleged negligent misrepresentations regarding share purchases, despite discussions on the applicability of Swiss law.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v GS Engineering & Construction Corp [2016] SGHC 276

In Public Prosecutor v GS Engineering & Construction Corp, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Goh Seng Heng v RSP Investments and others and another matter [2016] SGHC 275

In Goh Seng Heng v RSP Investments and others and another matter, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Injunctions, Civil Procedure — Mareva injunctions.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

AAHG, LLC v Hong Hin Kay Albert [2016] SGHC 274

In AAHG, LLC v Hong Hin Kay Albert, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — Conversion, Tort — Reversionary damage.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Md Rafiqul Islam Abdul Aziz v Public Prosecutor [2016] SGHC 273

In Md Rafiqul Islam Abdul Aziz v Public Prosecutor [2016] SGHC 273, the High Court set aside a conviction after the district judge erred in refusing the applicant's request to retract his guilty plea, ruling that a trial was necessary to resolve potential confusion regarding the charges.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Gopu Jaya Raman [2016] SGHC 272

In Public Prosecutor v Gopu Jaya Raman, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Minichit Bunhom v Jazali bin Kastari and another [2016] SGHC 271

In Minichit Bunhom v Jazali bin Kastari and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — Negligence.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Ong Bee Dee (executor of the estate of Ong Tuan Seng, deceased) v Ong Bee Chew and others [2016] SGHC 270

In Ong Bee Dee (executor of the estate of Ong Tuan Seng, deceased) v Ong Bee Chew and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — shares, Companies — oppression.

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read
Singapore

EA Apartments Pte Ltd v Tan Bek and others [2016] SGHC 268

In EA Apartments Pte Ltd v Tan Bek and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil procedure — Pleadings, Tort — Misrepresentation.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Lee Sze Yong [2016] SGHC 267

In Public Prosecutor v Lee Sze Yong, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences, Statutory Interpretation — Interpretation Act.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Siew Pick Chiang v Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co Ltd and another [2016] SGHC 266

In Siew Pick Chiang v Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Damages — Assessment, Damages — Measure of damages.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Werner Samuel Vuillemin v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd [2016] SGHC 265

In Werner Samuel Vuillemin v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Appeals.

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read
Singapore

Centaurea International Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Citus Trading Pte Ltd [2016] SGHC 264

In Centaurea International Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Citus Trading Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Avoidance of transactions.

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read
Singapore

Cheong Woon Weng v Cheong Kok Leong [2016] SGHC 263

In Cheong Woon Weng v Cheong Kok Leong, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Land — Interest in land.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Ong Swee Huat v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd [2016] SGHC 262

The court dismissed an appeal against a statutory demand, finding that the appellant's continued use of a credit facility after its transfer to the respondent bank established a contractual relationship.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Lim Geok Lin Andy v Yap Jin Meng Bryan [2016] SGHC 261

In Lim Geok Lin Andy v Yap Jin Meng Bryan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Costs, Civil Procedure — Offer to Settle.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Foo Jee Boo and another v Foo Jhee Tuang and others [2016] SGHC 260

In Foo Jee Boo and another v Foo Jhee Tuang and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Probate and Administration — Personal representatives, Legal profession — Express and implied retainer.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

The Enterprise Fund II Ltd v Jong Hee Sen [2016] SGHC 259

In The Enterprise Fund II Ltd v Jong Hee Sen, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Evidence — Admissibility of evidence.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Re Landau, Toby Thomas QC [2016] SGHC 258

In Re Landau, Toby Thomas QC [2016] SGHC 258, the High Court dismissed the application for ad hoc admission, ruling that the applicant failed to prove a sufficient 'need' for foreign counsel. The court held that local counsel were competent to handle the arbitral award setting-aside proceedings.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Mohamad Noor bin Abdullah [2016] SGHC 257

The court exercised its discretion under s 33B(1)(a) of the MDA to impose life imprisonment and caning instead of the death penalty, as the accused's role was limited to transporting, sending, or delivering the drugs.

Sushant Shukla· ·15 min read
Singapore

Trung Nguyen Group Corp v Trung Nguyen International Pte Ltd and others [2016] SGHC 256

In Trung Nguyen Group Corp v Trung Nguyen International Pte Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Stay of Proceedings, Conflict of Laws — Natural Forum.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read