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Public Prosecutor v CEJ [2023] SGHC 169
The court sentenced the accused to 29 years imprisonment and 24 strokes of the cane for multiple sexual offences, emphasizing deterrence and retribution due to the premeditated nature of the crimes and the betrayal of trust.
Geevanathan s/o Thirunavakarusu v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 168
The court held that offenders convicted of drug consumption offences carrying a mandatory minimum sentence (such as LT-2 offences) are not eligible for a Mandatory Treatment Order (MTO) as a matter of law.
JTrust Asia Pte Ltd v Group Lease Holdings Pte Ltd and others [2023] SGHC 167
The court held that the defendants were precluded by issue estoppel from re-litigating their liability for deceit and conspiracy, as these issues had been conclusively determined by the Court of Appeal in previous proceedings.
Hossain Rakib v Ideal Design & Build Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 166
Section 38(5) of the Employment Act does not prohibit an employee from claiming overtime pay for hours worked beyond the 72-hour monthly limit if the employee was required by the employer to perform such work.
Horizon Capital Fund v Ollech David [2023] SGHC 164
The court dismissed the defendant's application to admit new evidence and his appeals against the dismissal of a stay application and the grant of summary judgment, finding that the defendant failed to raise a bona fide defence.
Goh Siam Teow (a person lacking capacity suing by her litigation representative, Lim Sai Hong) v Lim Tung Hee Arthero [2023] SGHC 163
The court has the power to order the sale of a property held as tenants-in-common where it is in the best interests of the party lacking capacity, and the proceeds should be divided according to the legal title.
Quek Peng Hock Henry (suing by his litigation representative, Quek Lee Tiam) v Chia Swee Hun [2023] SGHC 162
The judgment in [2023] SGHC 162 represents a significant judicial examination of the intersection between mental capacity, equitable presumptions, and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals within domestic relationships. The dispute arose between Mr. Quek Peng Hock Henry ("He
Housing & Development Board v Cenobia Majella Chettiar [2023] SGHC 161
The District Court has broad powers under the Rules of Court 2021 to consider relevant documents on appeal, even if they were not filed before the Registrar, provided it furthers the interests of substantive justice.
The Star Pty Ltd v Guoxing Cui [2023] SGHC 16
The High Court is bound by the Court of Appeal's decision in Burswood Nominees Ltd to recognise foreign judgments based on gambling debts, notwithstanding subsequent obiter dicta suggesting that the decision was incorrect.
Founder Group (Hong Kong) Ltd (in liquidation) v Singapore JHC Co Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 159
An insolvency court must adopt the AnAn approach when a winding up application is based on a debt subject to an arbitration agreement, requiring the court to stay or dismiss the application if the arbitration agreement is prima facie valid and covers the dispute, unless there is
Public Prosecutor v Yeo Liang Hou and another [2023] SGHC 157
The court held that the Prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused persons were guilty of trafficking in methamphetamine, rejecting the first accused's 'wrong delivery' defence and finding the second accused's delivery of the drugs established through circumstant
Dr Who Waterworks Pte Ltd and others v Dr Who (M) Sdn Bhd and others [2023] SGHC 156
The court held that the defendants infringed the plaintiffs' trade marks and committed passing off by using signs similar to the plaintiffs' registered marks in Singapore, and that the defendants were liable for breach of the Deed.
Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Salihin bin Ismail [2023] SGHC 155
The court held that in a case involving multiple injuries or multiple causes to an injury, the court must identify and isolate the injury actually inflicted by the accused to apply the Virsa Singh test for murder under s 300(c) of the Penal Code.
Li See Kit Lawrence v Debate Association (Singapore) [2023] SGHC 154
The court held that an unincorporated association's disciplinary actions (a ban and notification to partners) were ultra vires its constitution and breached natural justice where the constitution lacked clear disciplinary powers and the member was denied a fair hearing.
Parastate Labs Inc v Wang Li and others [2023] SGHC 153
The court held that a Mareva injunction quantum should be set based on the applicant's ability to meet its undertaking as to damages, and that material non-disclosure (including failure to provide prescribed undertakings) is a relevant factor in determining whether to grant or li
Proofpoint, Inc v Maiwand Youssoftay [2023] SGHC 150
The court dismissed an application for evidence to be obtained in Singapore under the Evidence (Civil Proceedings in Other Jurisdictions) Act 1979 because the document relied upon (a 'Commission to Take Deposition Outside California') did not unambiguously evidence a request from
Neverland Investment Holdings Pte Ltd v P.T Pte Ltd and others [2023] SGHC 15
The court held that it is appropriate to impose a condition of security for leave to defend when the defendant's case is unsubstantiated and the overall impression calls for a demonstration of commitment. The court reduced the security amount to reflect the value of the deposit m
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers Co, Ltd v PT OKI Pulp & Paper Mills and others [2023] SGHC 149
A limitation action is a special proceeding where a shipowner enforces its right to limit liability, and service of the originating claim on one named defendant is sufficient to establish the court's jurisdiction.
Re All Measure Technology (S) Pte Ltd (RHB Bank Bhd, non-party) [2023] SGHC 148
A moratorium application under s 64 of the IRDA will be dismissed if the applicant fails to comply with procedural requirements (such as notice publication and creditor lists) and fails to demonstrate that the proposed scheme is sufficiently particularised and supported by credit
Lang Ren Jee Renata Mrs Tay Ren Jee Renata v Toh Yih Wei [2023] SGHC 147
A defendant cannot challenge the issue of causation at the assessment of damages stage if interlocutory judgment has already been entered.
Public Prosecutor v Zin Mar Nwe [2023] SGHC 146
The accused failed to establish the defence of diminished responsibility as she was not suffering from an abnormality of mind caused by mental illness at the time of the offence.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia Pte Ltd v NPE Print Communications Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 144
The decision in Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia Pte Ltd v NPE Print Communications Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 144 serves as a significant clarification of the principles governing the identification of contractual terms in complex commercial transactions involving both written in
Carlos Manuel De São Vicente v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 143
The court held that an application for the release of seized property under s 35(8)(b)(i) of the CPC requires the applicant to prove that the release is necessary, that there are no alternative sources of funding, and that the funds are to be used exclusively for legal fees incur
Public Prosecutor v Mustaqim bin Abdul Kadir [2023] SGHC 142
The court held that the accused was guilty of trafficking in diamorphine as the evidence showed he was actively involved in the supply chain and his defence of mistaken delivery was a concoction.