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Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Salihin bin Ismail [2023] SGHC 155
The court held that in a case involving multiple injuries or multiple causes to an injury, the court must identify and isolate the injury actually inflicted by the accused to apply the Virsa Singh test for murder under s 300(c) of the Penal Code.
Li See Kit Lawrence v Debate Association (Singapore) [2023] SGHC 154
The court held that an unincorporated association's disciplinary actions (a ban and notification to partners) were ultra vires its constitution and breached natural justice where the constitution lacked clear disciplinary powers and the member was denied a fair hearing.
Parastate Labs Inc v Wang Li and others [2023] SGHC 153
The court held that a Mareva injunction quantum should be set based on the applicant's ability to meet its undertaking as to damages, and that material non-disclosure (including failure to provide prescribed undertakings) is a relevant factor in determining whether to grant or li
Adcrop Pte Ltd v Gokul Vegetarian Restaurant and Cafe Pte Ltd (Rajeswary d/o Sinan and another, non-parties) [2023] SGHC 152
A winding up application may be dismissed as an abuse of process if it is motivated by a collateral purpose, such as wresting control of a company's business, even if the company is insolvent.
Proofpoint, Inc v Maiwand Youssoftay [2023] SGHC 150
The court dismissed an application for evidence to be obtained in Singapore under the Evidence (Civil Proceedings in Other Jurisdictions) Act 1979 because the document relied upon (a 'Commission to Take Deposition Outside California') did not unambiguously evidence a request from
Neverland Investment Holdings Pte Ltd v P.T Pte Ltd and others [2023] SGHC 15
The court held that it is appropriate to impose a condition of security for leave to defend when the defendant's case is unsubstantiated and the overall impression calls for a demonstration of commitment. The court reduced the security amount to reflect the value of the deposit m
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers Co, Ltd v PT OKI Pulp & Paper Mills and others [2023] SGHC 149
A limitation action is a special proceeding where a shipowner enforces its right to limit liability, and service of the originating claim on one named defendant is sufficient to establish the court's jurisdiction.
Re All Measure Technology (S) Pte Ltd (RHB Bank Bhd, non-party) [2023] SGHC 148
A moratorium application under s 64 of the IRDA will be dismissed if the applicant fails to comply with procedural requirements (such as notice publication and creditor lists) and fails to demonstrate that the proposed scheme is sufficiently particularised and supported by credit
Lang Ren Jee Renata Mrs Tay Ren Jee Renata v Toh Yih Wei [2023] SGHC 147
A defendant cannot challenge the issue of causation at the assessment of damages stage if interlocutory judgment has already been entered.
Public Prosecutor v Zin Mar Nwe [2023] SGHC 146
The accused failed to establish the defence of diminished responsibility as she was not suffering from an abnormality of mind caused by mental illness at the time of the offence.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia Pte Ltd v NPE Print Communications Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 144
The decision in Konica Minolta Business Solutions Asia Pte Ltd v NPE Print Communications Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 144 serves as a significant clarification of the principles governing the identification of contractual terms in complex commercial transactions involving both written in
Carlos Manuel De São Vicente v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 143
The court held that an application for the release of seized property under s 35(8)(b)(i) of the CPC requires the applicant to prove that the release is necessary, that there are no alternative sources of funding, and that the funds are to be used exclusively for legal fees incur
Public Prosecutor v Mustaqim bin Abdul Kadir [2023] SGHC 142
The court held that the accused was guilty of trafficking in diamorphine as the evidence showed he was actively involved in the supply chain and his defence of mistaken delivery was a concoction.
Auto Lease (Pte) Ltd v San Hup Bee Motor LLP and others [2023] SGHC 141
A third party who has been directed to be bound by the result of a trial has locus standi to appeal a judgment given in favour of the plaintiff against the defendant.
Government of the City of Buenos Aires v HN Singapore Pte Ltd and another [2023] SGHC 139
The court held that the governing law of the contract was Argentine law, and that the defendant was in repudiatory breach of contract. The corporate veil was lifted under Argentine law to hold the sole director/shareholder personally liable.
Han Li Ying Kirsten v Attorney-General [2023] SGHC 137
A conditional warning issued by the police in lieu of prosecution for contempt of court does not have legal effect and is therefore not susceptible to judicial review.
Public Prosecutor v Tan Yew Sin [2023] SGHC 136
The court held that the accused had established on a balance of probabilities that he believed in good faith, after exercising due care and attention, that the complainant had the capacity to consent and did in fact consent to the sexual acts, thereby making out the defence of mi
Ow Gan Wee v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 135
The court held that preventive detention was appropriate given the appellant's repeated offending and the failure of past rehabilitative sentences.
Tonghuai @ Nanhang Pte Ltd v Teo Fook Keong [2023] SGHC 134
The court held that the threshold for granting permission to commence proceedings against a bankrupt under s 327(1)(c)(ii) of the IRDA is that of a 'serious question to be tried'.
Re Rajagopal Muralitharan [2023] SGHC 133
The court reinstated an expired originating summons for admission to the Bar where the failure to act was due to impossibility rather than indolence, and granted an abridgement of time for filing an affidavit of admission.
Law Society of Singapore v Hanam, Andrew John [2023] SGHC 132
The court held that a solicitor's failure to provide proper legal advice, evaluate ADR options, and maintain contemporaneous records of client instructions constitutes improper conduct under the Legal Profession Act, warranting a 9-month suspension.
Teo Chu Ha (alias Henry Teo) v Public Prosecutor and other appeals [2023] SGHC 130
The decision in [2023] SGHC 130 represents a significant appellate clarification on the extraterritorial reach of Singapore’s anti-corruption legislation and the interpretative boundaries of money laundering provisions under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crim
Attorney-General v Lai Swee Lin Linda [2015] SGHC 269
The court granted an order under s 74 of the SCJA against a vexatious litigant who habitually and persistently instituted proceedings to re-litigate matters that were res judicata.
JTC Corp v Chin Hong Printing Pte Ltd [2014] SGHC 115
The court held that there was no representation by the landlord that would prevent it from seeking vacant possession after the lease had expired and no renewal had occurred.