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Yeow Khim Seng Mark v Phan Ying Sheng [2021] SGHC 145

In Yeow Khim Seng Mark v Phan Ying Sheng [2021] SGHC 145, the High Court reduced the damages award, ruling that the District Judge erred by considering improperly adduced social media evidence. The final global award was set at $40,000, emphasizing strict procedural fairness in defamation claims.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Beh Chew Boo v Public Prosecutor [2021] SGCA 44

In Beh Chew Boo v Public Prosecutor [2021] SGCA 44, the Court of Appeal ruled that reviving non-capital charges after a capital acquittal is not an abuse of process. The court affirmed the Prosecution's duty to present relevant evidence to establish the truth in fresh proceedings.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Ong Han Nam v Borneo Ventures Pte. Ltd. [2021] SGCA 21

In Ong Han Nam v Borneo Ventures Pte. Ltd. [2021] SGCA 21, the Court of Appeal clarified that breach of warranty remedies are compensatory. It overturned findings on specific warranties, denied injunctive relief, and ordered an inquiry to assess damages proportionate to the claimant's shareholding.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Jethanand Harkishindas Bhojwani v Lakshmi Prataprai Bhojwani (alias Mrs Lakshmi Jethanand Bhojwani) [2020] SGHC 216

In Jethanand Harkishindas Bhojwani v Lakshmi Prataprai Bhojwani (alias Mrs Lakshmi Jethanand Bhojwani), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Equity — Remedies, Res Judicata — Issue estoppel.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

BLL v BLM and another [2019] SGHC 208

In BLL v BLM [2019] SGHC 208, the Singapore High Court ruled that the extended doctrine of res judicata and issue estoppel did not preclude defendants from relitigating undue influence, emphasizing that such inquiries are intensely fact-specific and avoid abuse of process.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Hishamrudin bin Mohd v Public Prosecutor [2018] SGCA 15

In Hishamrudin bin Mohd v Public Prosecutor, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Courts and Jurisdiction — Court of Appeal, Res Judicata — Abuse of process.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Kho Jabing v Attorney-General [2016] SGCA 37

In Kho Jabing v Attorney-General, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Res judicata — Abuse of process, Constitutional Law — Equality before the law.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

The Royal Bank of Scotland NV (formerly known as ABN Amro Bank NV) and others v TT International Ltd (nTan Corporate Advisory Pte Ltd and others, other parties) and another appeal [2015] SGCA 50

In The Royal Bank of Scotland NV (formerly known as ABN Amro Bank NV) and others v TT International Ltd (nTan Corporate Advisory Pte Ltd and others, other parties) and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Courts and Jurisdiction — Court of Appeal, Res

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Wee Siew Bock and another v Chan Yuen Yee Alexia Eve and another appeal [2012] SGCA 33

In Wee Siew Bock and another v Chan Yuen Yee Alexia Eve and another appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of LAND — Easements, RES JUDICATA.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 301 v Lee Tat Development Pte Ltd [2010] SGCA 39

In Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 301 v Lee Tat Development Pte Ltd, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Courts and Jurisdiction, Res Judicata.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Lee Tat Development Pte Ltd v Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 301 [2008] SGCA 47

The Court of Appeal allowed Lee Tat Development's appeal, ruling that an easement was extinguished by frustration due to a permanent change in the dominant tenement's character. The court set aside the MC's right to maintain the way, emphasizing strict requirements for pleading declaratory relief.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Lee Tat Development Pte Ltd v Management Corporation of Grange Heights Strata Title No 301 (No 2) [2005] SGCA 22

The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal in Lee Tat Development v MCST 301, ruling that no issue estoppel arose. The court held that for issue estoppel to apply, the matter must have been fundamental to the prior decision, not merely a subsidiary finding or a step in the reasoning process.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Lee Hiok Tng (in her personal capacity) v Lee Hiok Tng and another (executors and trustees fo the estate of Lee Wee Nam, deceased) and Others [2001] SGCA 26

In Lee Hiok Tng (in her personal capacity) v Lee Hiok Tng and another (executors and trustees fo the estate of Lee Wee Nam, deceased) and Others, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Res Judicata — Action against executors of estate for deceased's breaches of trust in

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read
Singapore

Ching Mun Fong (executrix of the estate of Tan Geok Tee, deceased) v Liu Cho Chit and Another Appeal [2000] SGCA 1

In Ching Mun Fong (executrix of the estate of Tan Geok Tee, deceased) v Liu Cho Chit and Another Appeal, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Pleadings, Res Judicata — Extended doctrine of res judicata.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
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Case Study: Sulochana Amma v. Narayanan Nair

In Sulochana Amma v. Narayanan Nair (1994), the Supreme Court upheld the application of res judicata to injunction decrees from courts with limited pecuniary jurisdiction. The case involved property rights and multiple suits following the alienation of a life estate. The Court ruled that once a comp
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