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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.