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Towa Corp v ASM Technology Singapore Pte Ltd and another [2023] SGHC 99
The court assessed damages for patent infringement, determining that the measure of damages should be based on lost profits from sales of the plaintiff's machines, excluding unsold and post-expiry machines, and applying a year-on-year approach for profit calculation.
Re Babel Holding Ltd and other matters [2023] SGHC 98
The court granted the extension of moratoria under s 64 of the IRDA, finding that the applicants had a substantial connection to Singapore and that the proposed scheme was not unworkable.
Public Prosecutor v Low Sze Song and another [2023] SGHC 95
The court found that the chain of custody for the drug exhibits was intact and that the accused persons failed to rebut the presumptions of possession and knowledge under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Ahmad Danial bin Mohamed Rafa’ee v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 94
The court held that the presumptive position is that a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNATA) should be ordered under s 232(2) of the CPC, and this presumption is stronger for serious offences. The court also observed that it may have inherent powers to grant a discharge
Public Prosecutor v Tan Chee Beng and another appeal [2023] SGHC 93
The High Court affirmed that a complainant's testimony can establish proof beyond reasonable doubt if it is unusually convincing, regardless of corroboration. In this case, the testimony was both exceptionally credible and supported by external evidence.
Appangam Govindhasamy (legal representative of the estate of T Govindasamy, deceased) and others v Salaya Kalairani and another [2023] SGHC 91
The court held that the defendants failed to prove that the deceased held his half-share in the property on a resulting trust or common intention constructive trust for the other co-owner, as there was insufficient evidence to displace the presumption of indefeasibility of title.
Ho Soo Tong and others v Ho Soo Fong and others [2023] SGHC 90
The court held that an express trust was created over the disputed shares in Invest Ho in favour of the Plaintiffs and Peng Zuo, based on the 2012 Agreement and the parties' conduct.
Muhammad Ramzaan s/o Akhbar v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 9
The court held that where an offender is sentenced to both a disqualification order and a term of imprisonment for separate and unconnected offences, the disqualification order should generally commence from the date of release from prison to ensure it retains deterrent effect.
Raffles Education Corp Ltd and others v Shantanu Prakash and another [2023] SGHC 89
The judgment in Raffles Education Corp Ltd and others v Shantanu Prakash and another [2023] SGHC 89 represents a comprehensive judicial examination of the limits of director liability and the high evidentiary threshold required to establish fraudulent misrepresentation and unlawf
Re Zipmex Pte Ltd and other matters [2023] SGHC 88
The Court may approve the creation of an administrative convenience class in a scheme of arrangement under the IRDA, provided there is no undue prejudice to creditors, typically balanced by a quid pro quo such as full payment.
Attorney-General v Xu Yuan Chen (alias Terry Xu) [2023] SGHC 87
The court held that the publication of material imputing that the judiciary is susceptible to political influence and lacks impartiality constitutes scandalising contempt under s 3(1)(a) of the AJPA.
CZD v CZE [2023] SGHC 86
The court held that the Tribunal did not exceed its jurisdiction as the Award was based on the Loan Agreement, and that the claimant's failure to disclose a pending application in the PRC was inconsequential.
CZV v Kanagavijayan Nadarajan (trading as Kana & Co) [2023] SGHC 85
The High Court dismissed a striking out application, ruling that such procedures are unsuitable for resolving novel substantive legal issues. The court emphasized that questions regarding the admissibility of evidence should be determined at trial rather than through summary dism
Lim Cheng San v Soup Empire Holdings Pte Ltd and other matters [2023] SGHC 84
A director has a presumptive right to inspect company documents under s 199 of the Companies Act, and the burden lies on the company to show that such access should be denied due to abuse of process.
DB International Trust (Singapore) Ltd v Medora Xerxes Jamshid and another [2023] SGHC 83
A liquidator may be removed for cause under s 139(1) of the IRDA if it is in the real, substantial and honest interest of the liquidation, assessed by reference to the purposes of the liquidation and the creditors' interests.
Re Ascentra Holdings, Inc (in official liquidation) and others (SPGK Pte Ltd, non-party) [2023] SGHC 82
The Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency, as enacted in the Third Schedule of the IRDA, does not apply to the liquidation of a solvent company.
Liang Xihong v Loong Soo Min and another and another suit [2023] SGHC 80
The judgment in Liang Xihong v Loong Soo Min and another and another suit [2023] SGHC 80 represents a significant exploration of the boundaries between matrimonial disputes and corporate law. The litigation comprised two consolidated suits: Suit No 275 of 2020 ("S 275"), an oppre
Presscrete Engineering Pte Ltd v SsangYong-Wai Fong Joint Venture [2023] SGHC 8
A dispute falls within the scope of an arbitration agreement if it arises out of or is connected with the contract, and the court should only refuse a stay in the clearest of cases.
Fonterra Brands (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano [2023] SGHC 77
The court held that 'Parmesan' is a translation of the geographical indication 'Parmigiano Reggiano' under the Geographical Indications Act 2014, and that the burden of proof in opposition proceedings lies on the party opposing the qualification of rights.
3N Investments Group Ltd and another v Lim Boon Chye Victor and others [2023] SGHC 76
The court held that the defendants were under an absolute obligation to transfer shares by the stipulated deadline, and that the plaintiffs were entitled to damages for the diminution in share value caused by the delay, as such loss was not too remote and the plaintiffs had not f
Wang Xiaopu v Koh Mui Lee and others [2023] SGHC 73
In Wang Xiaopu v Koh Mui Lee and others [2023] SGHC 73 , the General Division of the High Court addressed a sophisticated attempt by a judgment debtor, Dr. Goh Seng Heng (the 2nd Defendant), to shield substantial assets from a judgment creditor, Mdm. Wang Xiaopu (the Plaintiff).
UCO Bank, Singapore Branch v Green Mint Pte Ltd and others [2023] SGHC 72
The court has the inherent power to consider a claim on its merits even where a defendant is in default of defence, particularly where such a judgment is required for enforcement in a foreign jurisdiction.
Maxx Engineering Works Pte Ltd v PQ Builders Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 71
A contractual obligation to 'refer' a dispute to mediation is a mandatory obligation to mediate, distinct from an obligation to merely 'consider' mediation.
Pappa w/o Veeramuthu v National University Health Services Group Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 70
The court held that the respondent breached its duty of care by failing to ensure a fall-risk patient was properly seated and failing to ensure the emergency call bell was within reach.