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Wong Sin Yee v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 102
The consent of the court is required for the compounding of an offence listed as compoundable in the sixth column of Schedule A of the CPC once cognizance of the offence has been taken by the court, regardless of whether the composition was agreed upon before the arrest or applic
Star City Pty Ltd (formerly known as Sydney Harbour Casino Pty Ltd) v Tan Hong Woon [2001] SGHC 100
A claim for money won upon a wager is barred by section 5(2) of the Civil Law Act, regardless of whether the gambling took place in Singapore or abroad, and regardless of whether the wagering contract was lawful at the place it was made.
Public Prosecutor v Jingga bin Md Selamat alias Kwan Ah Chiam [2001] SGHC 10
A bailee can be guilty of drug trafficking even if they only become aware of the nature of the drugs after receipt, provided they continue to be in possession of them.
The Law Society of Singapore v Singham Dennis Mahendran [2001] SGHC 1
A solicitor who engages in a sexual relationship with a client during the existence of a solicitor-client relationship is guilty of grossly improper conduct.
Daewoo Singapore Pte Ltd v CEL Tractors Pte Ltd [2001] SGCA 53
A scheme of arrangement under s 210 of the Companies Act can validly incorporate a term releasing third-party guarantors from their obligations, provided the scheme is approved by the requisite majority and the court.
Lim Choon Lai v Chew Kim Heng [2001] SGCA 48
The court held that the proper approach to the division of matrimonial assets under s 112 of the Women's Charter is to have regard to all relevant circumstances and factors in s 112(2), rather than starting with a presumption of equal contribution.
Saeng-Un Udom v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGCA 39
The court held that a judge should not reject unopposed expert evidence that is based on sound grounds and supported by basic facts, and substitute it with their own opinion.
Yap Chwee Khim v American Home Assurance Co and Others [2001] SGCA 22
A trial judge has the power under s 167 of the Evidence Act to ask questions of witnesses, but this power must be exercised with caution and should not be used to conduct an investigation into issues not raised in the pleadings.