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Can a Patient Enforce the Right to Health When an Empanelled Hospital Denies Scheme Treatment?
A valid PMJAY or state health-scheme card is a constitutional promise, not charity. The Article 21, Article 14 and writ-law grounds on which beneficiaries can challenge denial of covered, life-saving treatment by empanelled hospitals and scheme authorities.
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Can the MPA Restrict Pleasure-Craft Surveys to Accredited Organisations by Circular?
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore regulates pleasure-craft surveys by statute and subsidiary legislation. Can it use an administrative shipping circular to narrow a defined class of "recognised surveyor", exclude Director-authorised surveyors, or impose new training conditions for port cl
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When Will a High Court Condone Delay? Section 5 of the Limitation Act and the Late Counter Affidavit in Writ Proceedings
Section 5 of the Limitation Act 1963 lets courts excuse delay for sufficient cause. What the Supreme Court accepts and rejects, how much latitude the State really gets, and what a delay condonation application and counter affidavit must contain in High Court writ proceedings.
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Singapore

Wang Yunhe v Attorney-General [2026] SGHC 11

The court held that judicial review is a remedy of last resort and that the applicant failed to exhaust alternative remedies, specifically the revisionary jurisdiction of the High Court under s 27 of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1969.

Sushant Shukla· ·12 min read
Singapore

Lim Siew Mui v SkillsFuture Singapore Agency [2025] SGHC 235

In Lim Siew Mui v SkillsFuture Singapore Agency, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Administrative Law — Judicial review.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Cheng Chang Hup v Attorney-General [2025] SGHC 178

The court dismissed an application for leave to apply for judicial review to quash a Coroner's findings, holding that the Coroner had fulfilled his statutory duty under the Coroners Act and that the applicant failed to establish a prima facie case of illegality, irrationality, or

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Lun Yaodong Clarence v Law Society of Singapore [2025] SGHC 137

The court held that an applicant for judicial review must establish an arguable and prima facie case of reasonable suspicion, and that the Review Committee's function is to act as a sifting mechanism to weed out frivolous complaints.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Tang Huixian and others v Soka Gakkai Singapore [2025] SGHC 131

The court's supervisory jurisdiction over religious associations is contractual in nature. The court will not adjudicate on religious doctrine but will ensure compliance with the association's constitution and the implied rules of natural justice.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Sentek Marine & Trading Pte Ltd v Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore [2024] SGHC 213

In Sentek Marine & Trading Pte Ltd v Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Administrative Law — Judicial review.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Kottakki Srinivas Patnaik v Attorney-General [2024] SGCA 5

In Kottakki Srinivas Patnaik v Attorney-General, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Administrative Law — Remedies, Constitutional Law — Equal protection of the law.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Syed Suhail bin Syed Zin and others v Attorney-General [2024] SGCA 39

The court held that the Singapore Prison Services and the Attorney-General's Chambers acted unlawfully in requesting and disclosing prisoners' personal correspondence without legal basis, and that such disclosure constituted a breach of confidence.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Arif Rahim Valibhoy v Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Mohamed Shariff Valibhoy and others, non-parties) [2023] SGHC 341

The court held that former trustees who were party to the same decision as the applicant in a judicial review are 'directly affected' parties under O 53 r 2(3) of the Rules of Court (2014 Rev Ed) and may be joined as respondents under O 15 r 6(2)(b) of the ROC.

Sushant Shukla· ·12 min read
Singapore

Koh Shu Cii Iris v Attorney-General [2023] SGHC 229

The court held that a Magistrate has judicial discretion under s 152(1) of the CPC to dismiss a complaint without further inquiry if the complaint discloses no offence, and that there is no statutory right of appeal against such a dismissal.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

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.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Han Li Ying Kirsten v Attorney-General [2023] SGHC 137

A conditional warning issued by the police in lieu of prosecution for contempt of court does not have legal effect and is therefore not susceptible to judicial review.

Sushant Shukla· ·15 min read
Singapore

Ho Paul v Singapore Medical Council [2008] SGHC 9

The court held that tribunals are not required to provide additional assistance to unrepresented parties beyond the rules of natural justice, and that sentencing precedents should be considered to ensure consistency.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Komoco Motors Pte Ltd v Registrar of Vehicles and another [2007] SGHC 74

The Registrar of Vehicles fettered her discretion by adopting a policy of blindly following Customs' valuation of motor vehicles without exercising an independent mind, particularly when exceptional circumstances were raised.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Ng Gino Ernest v Triathlon Association of Singapore [2007] SGHC 183

The court granted leave to apply for judicial review of the respondent's selection decision, finding that the applicant had made out a case requiring a response regarding potential breaches of natural justice.

Sushant Shukla· ·11 min read
Singapore

Kay Swee Pin v Singapore Island Country Club [2007] SGHC 166

The court's role in reviewing decisions of domestic tribunals is limited to ensuring natural justice and adherence to the club's rules, and it does not sit on appeal to review the evidence or resolve factual issues.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Re Wong Sin Yee [2007] SGHC 147

The court held that preventive detention under the CLTPA is not punitive and is dependent on the Minister's subjective satisfaction regarding criminal association and the necessity for public safety, and that judicial review is limited to illegality, procedural impropriety, and i

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Pang Chen Suan v Commissioner for Labour [2007] SGHC 138

The court held that the Commissioner for Labour's decision to refuse reinstatement of a workmen's compensation claim was not irrational or unreasonable in the Wednesbury sense, as the applicant failed to show 'reasonable cause' for the late submission.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Re Shankar Alan s/o Anant Kulkarni [2007] SGHC 12

The court held that the general rule that costs follow the event applies to disciplinary proceedings, and a successful party is entitled to costs unless there are special circumstances warranting a departure.

Sushant Shukla· ·12 min read
Singapore

Teng Fuh Holdings Pte Ltd v Collector of Land Revenue [2006] SGHC 93

An application for leave to apply for certiorari and mandamus filed 22 years after the compulsory acquisition of land is out of time under O 53 r 1(6) of the Rules of Court, and the applicant failed to establish a prima facie case of reasonable suspicion of bad faith.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Re Shankar Alan s/o Anant Kulkarni [2006] SGHC 194

In Re Shankar Alan s/o Anant Kulkarni [2006] SGHC 194, the High Court quashed a Disciplinary Committee's findings, ruling that the committee failed to maintain impartiality and 'descended into the arena,' thereby violating the rules of natural justice and creating a reasonable suspicion of bias.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read