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Public Prosecutor v Mookkapillai Pazhanivel [2026] SGHC 60
In Public Prosecutor v Mookkapillai Pazhanivel, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences ; Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Trials, Evidence — Principles.
CBB v Wong Tien Leong William [2026] SGHC 53
In CBB v Wong Tien Leong William, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Evidence — Admissibility of evidence, Legal Profession — Disciplinary procedures.
GIL v Public Prosecutor [2024] SGHC 287
The court held that s 116A of the Evidence Act 1893 (2020 Rev Ed) is intended to facilitate the admission of electronic records into evidence and does not relieve parties of the burden of proving the reliability of such evidence once admitted.
Nicholas Eng Teng Cheng v Government of the City of Buenos Aires [2024] SGCA 15
The law of incorporation (lex incorporationis) is the governing law for the lifting of a company's corporate veil, as it is inextricably linked to the company's separate legal personality.
RB Investments Pte Ltd v Kardachi, Jason Aleksander and others [2023] SGHC 274
Legal advice privilege is not lost if a document is forwarded to a third party, provided the communication remains confidential and the third party is an authorised representative. However, if the communication is not for the purpose of legal advice and the third party is not an
CSO v CSP and another [2023] SGHC 24
The Singapore High Court in CSO v CSP [2023] SGHC 24 affirmed the 'Broad Approach' to 'without prejudice' privilege, confirming its application to settlement negotiations. The court allowed limited disclosure of privileged emails under the 'Delay/Acquiescence Exception' to rebut specific assertions.
Kim Eng Securities Pte Ltd v Tan Suan Khee [2007] SGHC 75
In Kim Eng Securities Pte Ltd v Tan Suan Khee [2007] SGHC 75, the High Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, holding that an email acknowledgment of debt resets the limitation period and that indemnity clauses in agency agreements are enforceable for contra losses and legal expenses.
Sin Lian Heng Construction Pte Ltd v Singapore Telecommunications Ltd [2007] SGHC 22
The 'without prejudice' privilege applies to communications made in the course of negotiations to settle a dispute, including the 'first shot' in such negotiations, even if not expressly marked 'without prejudice'.
Chua Kwee Chen, Lim Kah Nee and Lim Chah In (as Westlake Eating House) and Another v Koh Choon Chin [2006] SGHC 92
In this 2006 Singapore High Court case, the court ruled in favor of the defendant, finding no evidence of fraud in a partnership dispute. The judgment ordered the dissolution of Bestomed Beauty Supplies and addressed property matters, highlighting the role of laches and acquiescence.
Wu Yang Construction Group Ltd v Zhejiang Jinyi Group Co, Ltd and Others [2006] SGHC 152
In Wu Yang Construction Group Ltd v Zhejiang Jinyi Group Co, Ltd [2006] SGHC 152, the High Court dismissed the plaintiff's claims of fraud and conspiracy, ruling they lacked evidentiary support. The court ordered the plaintiff to bear all legal costs, emphasizing the high standard of proof required.
Chan Emily v Kang Hock Chai Joachim [2005] SGHC 37
In Chan Emily v Kang Hock Chai Joachim [2005] SGHC 37, the High Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, rejecting the defendant's uncorroborated claims regarding property transfers. The court emphasized the necessity of calling material witnesses to support defenses involving trust or gift.
Tan Wei Yi v Public Prosecutor [2005] SGHC 124
Case Details * Citation: [2005] SGHC 124 * Case Number: MA 32/2005 * Decision Date: 12 July 2005 * Court: High Court of Singapore * Coram: Yong Pung How CJ * Judgment Delivered By: Yong Pung How
Re Wong Sook Mun Christina [2005] SGHC 100
Section 110 of the Evidence Act requires that the missing person must not have been heard of for 7 years by those who would naturally have heard of him if he had been alive. Where a person is totally estranged from their family, the family members may not fall within the category
Public Prosecutor v Yeow Ban Soon [2004] SGHC 73
In Public Prosecutor v Yeow Ban Soon [2004] SGHC 73, the High Court acquitted the accused of rape charges, citing unreliable complainant testimony and inconsistent evidence. The court convicted the accused only of voluntarily causing hurt under section 323 of the Penal Code.
Keimfarben GmbH and Co KG v Soo Nam Yuen [2004] SGHC 145
Hearsay evidence is inadmissible unless it falls within an exception under the Evidence Act, and the burden of proving loss in an assessment of damages lies entirely with the plaintiff, who must provide expert evidence where necessary.
Intercontinental Specialty Fats Berhad v Bandung Shipping Pte Ltd and Others [2004] SGHC 1
This case clarifies the admissibility of market price evidence in commercial disputes. The court ruled that expert testimony based on trader offers is admissible as factual evidence of those offers, bypassing hearsay objections.
Lim Guan Cheng v JSD Construction Pte Ltd and Another [2003] SGHC 293
The court held that quotations from contractors obtained by an expert witness for the purpose of estimating rectification costs are not hearsay evidence when admitted to show the reasonableness of the expert's opinion.
B v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 290
The court held that while corroboration is not strictly required for child witness testimony in sexual offence cases, it remains dangerous to convict on uncorroborated evidence unless the testimony is unusually compelling or reliable.
Public Prosecutor v Nurashikin Binte Ahmad Borhan [2002] SGHC 242
In Public Prosecutor v Nurashikin Binte Ahmad Borhan [2002] SGHC 242, the High Court overturned an acquittal, convicting the respondent of theft under s 380 of the Penal Code and imposing a two-week prison sentence after rejecting a probation plea for a repeat offender.
Epolar System Enterprise Pte Ltd and Others v Lee Hock Chuan and Others [2002] SGHC 214
The court held that findings of fact from a previous trial are not evidence in a separate and independent trial, and that an owner of premises does not owe a duty of care to third parties to make periodic checks on the electrical system.
Anthony Wee Soon Kim v UBS AG [2002] SGHC 206
The court held that bank records such as correspondence, confirmation notes, and facility letters constitute 'bankers' books' under s 175 of the Evidence Act, and that an order under s 175 of the Evidence Act provides a valid legal basis for a bank to disclose customer informatio
Sinojaya Sdn Bhd v Metal Component Engineering Pte Ltd & A Third Party [2002] SGHC 148
The court held that the meeting was on a without prejudice basis and there was no concluded agreement between the parties.
Ng Swee Eng (administrator of the estate of Tan Chee Wee, deceased) v Ang Oh Chuan [2002] SGHC 137
In Ng Swee Eng v Ang Oh Chuan [2002] SGHC 137, the Court apportioned liability at 80% to the defendant and 20% to the deceased motorcyclist for contributory negligence, ruling that having the right of way does not absolve a motorist of the duty to keep a proper lookout.
Ma Teresa Bebango Bedico v Public Prosecutor [2002] SGHC 11
In Ma Teresa Bebango Bedico v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Revision of proceedings, Evidence — Admissibility of evidence.