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Central Bank of India v Hemant Govindprasad Bansal and others and other actions [2002] SGHC 1

In Central Bank of India v Hemant Govindprasad Bansal [2002] SGHC 1, the High Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, holding the defendants liable for conversion and as constructive trustees. The court rejected the defendants' 'no case to answer' submission, awarding over US$1.4M in damages.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Abdul Malik bin Abdul Jamil v Public Prosecutor

The court held that the appellant's statements were made voluntarily and that the medical evidence undermined the appellant's claims of assault. Possession of the drugs was proven, and the presumption under s 17 of the Misuse of Drugs Act applied.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Thiruselvan s/o Nagaratnam [2000] SGHC 204

The court held that previous inconsistent statements of a witness are admissible as evidence of the facts stated therein under s 147(3) of the Evidence Act, and that the weight to be accorded to such statements depends on the circumstances, including contemporaneity and the absen

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Heah Lian Khin [2000] SGHC 154

The phrase 'previous inconsistent or contradictory statement' in s 147(3) of the Evidence Act encompasses a witness who deliberately and falsely claims an inability to recall material facts, allowing such a statement to be admitted as substantive evidence.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Kamsari bin Jumari [2000] SGHC 105

The court found that the accused's statements were not voluntary and that the complainant's evidence was not sufficiently reliable to support a conviction beyond reasonable doubt.

Sushant Shukla· ·12 min read
Singapore

Feima International (Hongkong) Ltd (in liquidation) v Kyen Resources Pte Ltd (in liquidation) and others [2022] SGHC 304

In Feima International (Hongkong) Ltd (in liquidation) v Kyen Resources Pte Ltd (in liquidation) and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Winding up, Evidence — Proof of evidence.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Ten-League Corporations Pte Ltd v Debenho Pte Ltd [2022] SGHC 32

In Ten-League Corporations Pte Ltd v Debenho Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Commercial Transactions — Sale of goods, Evidence — Proof of evidence.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

La Dolce Vita Fine Dining Co Ltd v Zhang Lan and others and another matter [2022] SGHC 278

In La Dolce Vita Fine Dining Co Ltd v Zhang Lan and others and another matter, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Judgments and orders, Evidence — Proof of Evidence.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Arnold William v Tanoto Shipyard Pte Ltd and another appeal [2016] SGHC 89

The High Court allowed the plaintiff's appeal in Arnold William v Tanoto Shipyard, ruling that expert testimony outside of pleaded cases is inadmissible. The court reaffirmed that the duty to provide a safe system of work applies regardless of a worker's status as an independent contractor.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Ltd (trustee of Capitaland Mall Trust) v Chief Assessor [2019] SGHC 95

In HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Ltd (trustee of Capitaland Mall Trust) v Chief Assessor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law — Property tax, Evidence — Proof of evidence.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Hishamrudin Bin Mohd [2016] SGHC 56

In Public Prosecutor v Hishamrudin Bin Mohd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences, Evidence — Witnesses.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Soh Tian Khoon Raymond v Public Prosecutor [2019] SGHC 76

In Soh Tian Khoon Raymond v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Disclosure, Evidence — Witnesses.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

The “Mount Apo” and the “Hanjin Ras Laffan” [2019] SGHC 57

Analysis of [2019] SGHC 57, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2019-03-08.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

HT S.R.L. v Wee Shuo Woon [2016] SGHC 15

In HT S.R.L. v Wee Shuo Woon, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Privileges, Evidence — Admissibility of Evidence.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Lim Andy v Tea Yeok Kian Terence [2015] SGHC 92

In Lim Andy v Tea Yeok Kian Terence, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Contractual terms, Evidence — Proof of Evidence.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Systematic Airconditioning Pte Ltd v Ho Seng Ken and others [2023] SGHC 10

In Systematic Airconditioning Pte Ltd v Ho Seng Ken and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Evidence — Witnesses.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Aw Chee Peng v Aw Chee Loo [2023] SGHCR 6

In Aw Chee Peng v Aw Chee Loo, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Land — Interest in land, Evidence — Admissibility of evidence.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Singapore Asia Trust Company Pte Ltd v Avium Origins Pte Ltd and another [2023] SGHCR 18

In Singapore Asia Trust Company Pte Ltd v Avium Origins Pte Ltd [2023] SGHCR 18, the court expunged privileged 'without prejudice' extracts from an affidavit and dismissed an application regarding escrow monies, ruling that entitlement issues must be determined via arbitration.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Bumi Geo Engineering Pte Ltd v Civil Tech Pte Ltd [2015] SGHC 261

In Bumi Geo Engineering Pte Ltd v Civil Tech Pte Ltd [2015] SGHC 261, the High Court dismissed both the plaintiff's claim for contractual payments and the defendant's counterclaim for overpayment, citing a failure by both parties to substantiate their respective cases with admissible evidence.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Sa’adiah bte Jamari v Public Prosecutor [2022] SGHC 88

In Sa’adiah bte Jamari v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences, Evidence — Admissibility of evidence.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Kong Swee Eng [2022] SGHC 6

In Public Prosecutor v Kong Swee Eng, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences, Evidence — Witnesses.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Wang Xiaopu v Koh Mui Lee and others [2022] SGHC 54

In Wang Xiaopu v Koh Mui Lee and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Evidence — Witnesses.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Nava Bharat (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Straits Law Practice LLC and another and another suit [2015] SGHC 146

In Nava Bharat (Singapore) Pte Ltd v Straits Law Practice LLC and another and another suit, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Evidence, Tort-Conspiracy.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Westacre Investments Inc v The State-Owned Company Yugoimport SDPR (also known as Jugoimport-SDPR) and others [2015] SGHC 143

In Westacre Investments Inc v The State-Owned Company Yugoimport SDPR (also known as Jugoimport-SDPR) and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Evidence — Proof of Evidence, Trusts — Express Trusts.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read