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Saravanan s/o Ganesan v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 273
An appellate court will not disturb a trial judge's findings of fact unless they are plainly wrong or against the weight of evidence, especially where credibility is involved.
Han Yung Ting v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 268
The court held that previous inconsistent statements made to police are admissible as substantive evidence under s 147(3) of the Evidence Act, and that the trial judge was correct in preferring these statements over the witness's recanted testimony in court.
Cheung Kan Lam v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 26
An appellate court will not overturn findings of fact unless they are against the weight of evidence, and a co-accused's confession can be relied upon for conviction without corroboration.
Public Prosecutor v Teng Boon Leng [2003] SGHC 25
The court held that an inference must account for all known facts and be the only reasonable inference to be drawn to be valid in criminal proceedings.
Poh Sai v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 249
The court held that the appellant's conduct was consistent with that of a shoplifter, despite the lack of concealment, given the evidence of her suspicious behaviour and the crowd conditions.
Public Prosecutor v Oh Hu Sung [2003] SGHC 248
A judge is generally functus officio after sentence is pronounced, and s 217(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code is an exception that must be strictly construed, requiring an obvious mistake or one admitted by all parties to be rectified before the court rises for the day.
Khua Kian Keong and Another v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 238
An appellate court may interfere with a trial judge's findings of fact if the inferences drawn are not supported by the primary facts on the record, especially when the trial judge's assessment is based on inferences rather than witness demeanour.
Public Prosecutor v Hardave Singh s/o Gurcharan Singh [2003] SGHC 237
The High Court exercised its revisionary jurisdiction to set aside a conviction and sentence resulting from an incorrect charge. Finding a failure of justice, the court amended the charge and imposed a fresh sentence to rectify the error.
Public Prosecutor v Yong Siew Khian [2003] SGHC 230
The appellate court will not interfere with a magistrate's findings of fact if the magistrate's choice between conflicting versions of events is plausible and cannot be shown to be wrong.
Public Prosecutor v Kalathithara Subran Hilan and Others [2003] SGHC 221
The court held that the accused was guilty of abetting rape under s 376(1) read with s 109 of the Penal Code, as he actively participated in the prostitution activities and facilitated the rape.
Public Prosecutor v Salwant Singh s/o Amer Singh [2003] SGHC 213
The court held that preventive detention is appropriate where an offender's criminal propensity is such that they must be taken out of circulation to protect the public, and that the sentence should reflect the gravity and scale of the criminal record.
Vignes s/o Mourthi v Public Prosecutor (No 2) [2003] SGHC 212
The High Court has no jurisdiction to order a re-trial or stay of execution after the Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal against conviction and sentence.
Public Prosecutor v Mohamed Noh Hafiz bin Osman [2003] SGHC 207
Reformative training is inappropriate for a young offender who has committed multiple serious sexual offences and robberies, as the offender poses a clear danger to the public.
Public Prosecutor v Mark Kalaivanan s/o Tamilarasan and Others [2003] SGHC 174
The court held that in sentencing multiple charges concerning the same incident, a global view of punishment is relevant and appropriate.
Chandara Sagaran s/o Rengayah v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 17
The court held that driving without a valid local driving licence is an aggravating factor when sentencing for driving without third-party insurance, and that the totality principle applies to cumulative fines.
Tan Mui Teck v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 162
The court held that academic credentials are not the sole determinant for choosing between conflicting expert opinions; methodology and demeanour are also key. Furthermore, the court clarified that the prosecution must discount the possibility of collusion beyond reasonable doubt
Lim Mong Hong v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 161
An appellate court will generally defer to a trial judge's findings of fact based on witness credibility unless it is convinced the decision is plainly wrong.
Comfort Management Pte Ltd v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 16
Condition 2(d) of a work permit, which prohibits foreign workers from engaging in activities outside those listed in Annex A, includes a prohibition against driving company vehicles outside construction sites in the course of employment. Section 5(3) of the Employment of Foreign
Public Prosecutor v Norhisham Bin Mohamad Dahlan [2003] SGHC 159
The court held that in sentencing for culpable homicide, the court must balance the need for deterrence against the culpability of the offender, noting that life imprisonment is a severe option to be used with caution for young offenders.
Choy Kok Meng v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 150
An appellate court should be slow to disturb a lower court’s findings of fact, especially where it hinges on the trial judge’s assessment of the credibility and veracity of the witness.
Swee Lay Ching v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 149
An appellate court should not upset findings of fact based on witness credibility unless they were plainly against the weight of evidence. Presence and control are not essential for liability under s 57(1)(e) of the Immigration Act.
Chee Soon Juan v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 122
The court held that the Public Entertainments and Meetings Act (PEMA) is constitutional and that the appellant's actions constituted an attempt to provide public entertainment without a licence.
Public Prosecutor v Chia Moh Heng [2003] SGHC 108
Where an accused is convicted of culpable homicide not amounting to murder but does not meet the stringent requirements of s 84 of the Penal Code for insanity, the court must impose a sentence of imprisonment, and in the absence of other statutory provisions, life imprisonment ma
Toh Lam Seng v Public Prosecutor [2003] SGHC 102
A plea of guilt is not qualified by statements in mitigation unless they contradict material admissions of fact or indicate the lack of an essential ingredient of the offence. The court must investigate if the accused intends to plead guilty unreservedly.