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Jeyaretnam Joshua Benjamin v Indra Krishnan

A consent order for payment by instalments in a bankruptcy context is a valid court order, and a debtor's prior consent to a bankruptcy order in the event of default does not oust the court's jurisdiction to determine the debtor's actual inability to pay.

Sushant Shukla· ·15 min read
Singapore

Re Voluntary Arrangment by Lek Kee Meng [2001] SGHC 180

Analysis of [2001] SGHC 180, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2001-07-13.

Sushant Shukla· ·4 min read
Singapore

Teo Song Kwang Richard v Seng Hup Electric Co (S) Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 105

The court held that O 3 r 2(5) of the Rules of Court applies to the four-day grace period in the settlement agreement, meaning weekends are excluded from the calculation of the grace period.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Re Ho Kok Cheong [2000] SGHC 89

A creditor who holds security from a principal debtor is not a secured creditor of the guarantor for the purposes of the Bankruptcy Act. Consequently, the creditor is entitled to prove for the full balance of the debt against the guarantor's estate, including contractual interest

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Re Jeyaretnam Joshua Benjamin [2000] SGHC 87

In Re Jeyaretnam Joshua Benjamin [2000] SGHC 87, the Court allowed the withdrawal of bankruptcy petitions and set aside the bankruptcy order after the debtor settled debts. The case clarifies that debtors cannot rely on technical irregularities if they have previously acquiesced to payment arrangeme

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Goh Chin Soon and Another v Vickers Capital Ltd (fka St. Capital Ltd) [2000] SGHC 281

A mortgagee owes a duty to take reasonable care to obtain the true market value of the mortgaged property, but the court will not set aside a statutory demand if the alleged cross-claim does not equal or exceed the debt.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Panorama Development Pte Ltd v Fitzroya Investments Pte Ltd & Another [2000] SGHC 238

The court held that under s 88(1) of the Bankruptcy Act, a purchaser's claim for liquidated damages for late delivery of possession under a Sale and Purchase Agreement is capable of being set-off against instalments due to the vendor, even if the vendor is in liquidation.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

LKM Investment Holdings Pte Ltd v Cathay Theatres Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 13

In LKM Investment Holdings Pte Ltd v Cathay Theatres Pte Ltd, the court restrained a winding-up petition based on a disputed statutory demand. It ruled that while an appeal does not automatically render a judgment debt 'disputed,' the court may grant an injunction pending a stay of execution.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Song Jianbo v Sunmax Global Capital Fund 1 Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) [2022] SGHC 312

In Song Jianbo v Sunmax Global Capital Fund 1 Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Winding up.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 4701 v MCL Land (Vantage) Pte Ltd (in members’ voluntary liquidation) [2022] SGHC 308

In Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 4701 v MCL Land (Vantage) Pte Ltd (in members’ voluntary liquidation), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Dissolution.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Re Zipmex Co Ltd and other matters [2022] SGHC 306

Analysis of [2022] SGHC 306, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2022-12-06.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 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

Yiong Kok Kong (as the private trustee in bankruptcy of the bankrupt estate of Goh Ming Hue Julius, a bankrupt) v Liu Chien Min [2022] SGHC 297

In Yiong Kok Kong (as the private trustee in bankruptcy of the bankrupt estate of Goh Ming Hue Julius, a bankrupt) v Liu Chien Min, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Land — Sale of land, Insolvency Law — Bankruptcy.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Abuthahir s/o Abdul Gafoor (as private trustee in bankruptcy of Aparna Donti) v Bangkok Bank Public Co Ltd (Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd and another, non-parties) [2022] SGHC 274

In Abuthahir s/o Abdul Gafoor (as private trustee in bankruptcy of Aparna Donti) v Bangkok Bank Public Co Ltd (Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd and another, non-parties), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Bankruptcy.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Wang Aifeng v Sunmax Global Capital Fund 1 Pte Ltd and another [2022] SGHC 271

In Wang Aifeng v Sunmax Global Capital Fund 1 Pte Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Bankruptcy.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Xu Wei Dong v Midas Holdings Ltd [2022] SGHC 268

In Xu Wei Dong v Midas Holdings Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Administration of insolvent estates.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Atlas Equifin Pte Ltd v Electronic Cash and Payment Solutions (S) Pte Ltd (Andy Lim and others, non-parties) [2022] SGHC 258

In Atlas Equifin Pte Ltd v Electronic Cash and Payment Solutions (S) Pte Ltd (Andy Lim and others, non-parties), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Winding up, Insolvency Law — Winding up.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Liew Kai Lung Karl v Ching Chiat Kwong [2016] SGHC 98

In Liew Kai Lung Karl v Ching Chiat Kwong, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Bankruptcy, Abuse of Process.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Phang Choo Ong v Gilcom Investment Pte Ltd (LRG Investments Pte Ltd and another, non-parties) [2016] SGHC 97

A stay of winding up proceedings will be refused if the company is insolvent, as the applicant must demonstrate that the company is solvent and that a stay would not be detrimental to commercial morality.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Adip Mittal v Offshore Holding Company Pte Ltd [2022] SGHC 239

In Adip Mittal v Offshore Holding Company Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Winding up.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

W Y Steel Construction Pte Ltd v Tycoon Construction Pte Ltd (in liquidation) [2016] SGHC 80

In W Y Steel Construction Pte Ltd v Tycoon Construction Pte Ltd (in liquidation), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Winding Up, Building and Construction Law — Dispute Resolution.

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read
Singapore

Lee Han Min Garry v Piong Michelle Lucia [2016] SGHC 79

In Lee Han Min Garry v Piong Michelle Lucia, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Bankruptcy.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Song Jianbo v Sunmax Global Capital Fund 1 Pte Ltd [2022] SGHC 229

In Song Jianbo v Sunmax Global Capital Fund 1 Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Winding up.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Living the Link Pte Ltd (in creditors' voluntary liquidation) and others v Tan Lay Tin Tina and others [2016] SGHC 67

In Living the Link Pte Ltd (in creditors' voluntary liquidation) and others v Tan Lay Tin Tina and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Avoidance of transactions, Companies — Directors.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read