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The “Sevilla Knutsen [2022] SGHC 20
Analysis of [2022] SGHC 20, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2022-01-28.
Gravitas International Associates Pte Ltd v Invictus Group Pte Ltd [2022] SGHC 2
A non-assignment clause in a contract, properly interpreted, can invalidate an assignment made without the required prior consent, and such a clause is not contrary to public policy.
Public Prosecutor v Lee Zheng Da Eddie and another [2022] SGHC 199
In Public Prosecutor v Lee Zheng Da Eddie and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences.
Public Prosecutor v BVR [2022] SGHC 198
In Public Prosecutor v BVR, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Ravindran s/o Kumarasamy v Public Prosecutor [2022] SGHC 197
In Ravindran s/o Kumarasamy v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Re Zipmex Co Ltd and other matters [2022] SGHC 196
Analysis of [2022] SGHC 196, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2022-08-17.
Sim Guan Seng and others v One Organisation Ltd and others [2022] SGHC 194
In Sim Guan Seng and others v One Organisation Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Administration of insolvent estates, Insolvency Law — Avoidance of transactions.
BTHMB Holdings Pte Ltd v Kim Byung Gun [2022] SGHC 193
In BTHMB Holdings Pte Ltd v Kim Byung Gun, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Contractual terms, Evidence — Proof of evidence.
Chan Tam Hoi (alias Paul Chan) v Wang Jian and other matters [2022] SGHC 192
In Chan Tam Hoi (alias Paul Chan) v Wang Jian and other matters, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Formation, Civil Procedure — Further arguments.
Public Prosecutor v Yeduvaka Mali Naidu [2022] SGHC 191
In Public Prosecutor v Yeduvaka Mali Naidu [2022] SGHC 191, the High Court enhanced a supervisor's sentence from seven to 11 months' imprisonment, ruling the original term manifestly inadequate for permitting an untrained employee to operate faulty machinery in breach of the WSHA.
Panircelvan s/o Kaliannan and others v Ee Hoong Liang [2022] SGHC 190
In Panircelvan s/o Kaliannan and others v Ee Hoong Liang, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure – Foreign Judgments.
Lachman’s Emporium Pte Ltd v Kang Tien Kuan (trading as Lookers Music Café, a sole proprietorship) [2022] SGHC 19
In Lachman’s Emporium Pte Ltd v Kang Tien Kuan (trading as Lookers Music Café, a sole proprietorship), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure –– Summary judgment, Contract –– Discharge.
Zaiton bte Adom v Nafsiah bte Wagiman and another [2022] SGHC 189
In Zaiton bte Adom v Nafsiah bte Wagiman and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Constructive trusts, Trusts — Resulting trusts.
PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd v Rex Lam Paki and others [2022] SGHC 188
In PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd v Rex Lam Paki and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Judgments and orders, Civil Procedure — Jurisdiction.
Tan Chun Chuen Malcolm v Beach Hotel Pte Ltd and another [2022] SGHC 187
In Tan Chun Chuen Malcolm v Beach Hotel Pte Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Statutory derivative action.
Siraj Ansari bin Mohamed Shariff v Juliana bte Bahadin and another [2022] SGHC 186
A trust deed is not a sham if the parties had a common intention to create the legal rights and obligations it purports to create, and subsequent conduct consistent with that intention supports its bona fide nature.
Law Society of Singapore v Ooi Oon Tat [2022] SGHC 185
A solicitor's failure to comply with discovery orders and keep a client informed, resulting in the striking out of a claim, constitutes a grave breach of professional duty warranting a significant period of suspension.
Syed Suhail bin Syed Zin and others v Attorney General [2022] SGHC 184
In Syed Suhail bin Syed Zin and others v Attorney General, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Costs.
Law Society of Singapore v Mohammed Lutfi bin Hussin [2022] SGHC 182
In Law Society of Singapore v Mohammed Lutfi bin Hussin, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Professional conduct.
Ong Boon Chuan v Tong Guan Food Products Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) and another [2022] SGHC 181
In Ong Boon Chuan v Tong Guan Food Products Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Administration of insolvent estates.
Attorney-General v Ravi s/o Madasamy and another [2022] SGHC 180
In Attorney-General v Ravi s/o Madasamy and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Disciplinary proceedings.
Public Prosecutor v CNJ [2022] SGHC 18
In Public Prosecutor v CNJ, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Bharat Forge Ltd v Bombardier Aerospace Services Singapore Pte Ltd [2022] SGHC 179
In Bharat Forge Ltd v Bombardier Aerospace Services Singapore Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Costs, Contract — Breach.
M.T.M. Ship Management Pte Ltd v Devaswarupa and others [2022] SGHC 178
In M.T.M. Ship Management Pte Ltd v Devaswarupa and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Employment Law — Commissioner for Labour, Employment Law — Work Injury Compensation Act.