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DFL v DFM [2024] SGHC 71
In DFL v DFM, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Arbitral tribunal, Arbitration — Conduct of arbitration.
Manoj Dharmadas Kalwani v Bharat Dharmadas Kalwani [2024] SGHC 70
In Manoj Dharmadas Kalwani v Bharat Dharmadas Kalwani, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Pleadings, Contract — Loan agreement.
Keppel DC Singapore 1 Ltd v DXC Technology Services Singapore Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 7
In Keppel DC Singapore 1 Ltd v DXC Technology Services Singapore Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Contractual terms.
Lee Hui Chin v Chubb Insurance Singapore Ltd [2024] SGHC 69
The court may extend the time for commencing arbitration under s 10 of the Arbitration Act 2001 if it is of the opinion that undue hardship would otherwise be caused, balancing the hardship to the applicant against the prejudice to the respondent.
DDI v DDJ and another [2024] SGHC 68
In DDI v DDJ [2024] SGHC 68, the Singapore High Court dismissed a challenge to an arbitral award, affirming that an arbitrator's active case management and questioning of experts do not constitute bias. The ruling reinforces the high threshold for setting aside awards under the IAA.
La Comida Buds Bar & Bistro Pte Ltd v Layan Management Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 67
The court dismissed an appeal for security for costs under O 9 r 12(1)(c) of the Rules of Court 2021 and s 388(1) of the Companies Act 1967, finding no evidence of evasion of litigation consequences or inability to pay costs.
Fahd Siddiqui v Public Prosecutor [2024] SGHC 66
In Fahd Siddiqui v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
DNG FZE v PayPal Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 65
The court affirmed that striking out for breach of an unless order is a proportionate response where the breach is intentional and contumelious, and where the non-compliance prejudices a fair trial.
Public Prosecutor v CPS [2024] SGHC 64
In Public Prosecutor v CPS, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Neo Chin Heng v Good Year Contractor Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 62
The court held that the respondents were in contempt of court for failing to comply with a court order to produce company documents, and imposed fines on both the corporate respondent and its director.
Re Ong Pei Qi Stasia [2024] SGHC 61
The court held that an applicant for admission to the Bar who has committed academic misconduct may be admitted if they demonstrate genuine remorse, candour, and rehabilitation, particularly through voluntary disclosure of the misconduct.
Re Eye-Biz Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) [2024] SGHC 60
The court has the inherent power to ratify the appointment of a solicitor by a liquidator even if the appointment was made before the court's leave was obtained, provided the circumstances justify it.
Re Zipmex Co Ltd and other matters [2024] SGHC 6
The court has no power to grant an extension of a moratorium under s 64(7) of the IRDA where there is no further prospect of a restructuring.
Riady Tjandra v Cheng Yi Han [2024] SGHC 59
The court ruled that a valid contract for share purchase existed and was breached when the defendant failed to transfer shares to the claimant. Consequently, the defendant was held liable for both breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Re Logistics Construction Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 58
The court held that a disputed liability may in principle be considered a contingent liability where the liability itself is not disputed and the only dispute is over whether the contingency that crystallises the liability has occurred. Furthermore, the court held that the 'major
Affert Resources Pte Ltd (in compulsory winding up) v Industries Chimiques du Senegal and another [2024] SGHC 57
The court held that while the 7 October Letter constituted a transaction at an undervalue, it was not appropriate to make a payment order because the order would not be restorative of the status quo ante.
The “World Dream” [2024] SGHC 56
A ship mortgage in standard statutory form, which includes 'appurtenances' and 'belongings', extends to equipment on board that is necessary for the prosecution of the vessel's adventure.
Law Society of Singapore v Kasturibai d/o Manickam [2024] SGHC 55
False attestation of documents by a solicitor, even without personal gain or character defect, constitutes professional misconduct warranting suspension.
Sacofa Sdn Bhd v Super Sea Cable Networks Pte Ltd and another [2024] SGHC 54
The court held that the centre of gravity of the dispute lay in the SAA, and the Tribunal did not exceed its jurisdiction in ordering delivery-up of the Built Facilities.
Lim Julian Frederick Yu v Lim Peng On (as executor and trustee of the estate of Lim Koon Yew (alias Lim Kuen Yew), deceased) and another [2024] SGHC 53
The court held that the claimant was not a qualifying beneficiary under the will because he failed to satisfy the condition in the codicil requiring him to be in the custody, care, and control of his father during his minority.
Re Eng Lee Ling and another matter v [2024] SGHC 52
The court has jurisdiction under s 328 of the IRDA to prospectively validate a proposed disposition of property by a debtor prior to the making of a bankruptcy order.
Re Fusionex Pte Ltd (Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd, non-party) [2024] SGHC 51
The court has discretion to wind up a company under s 125(1)(a) of the IRDA if a special resolution has been validly passed, provided there are no unconscionable or inequitable circumstances and the winding up is not contrary to the interests of creditors.
Hiap Seng Building Construction Pte Ltd v Hock Heng Seng Contractor Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 50
In Hiap Seng Building Construction Pte Ltd v Hock Heng Seng Contractor Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Statutes and regulations, Equity — Estoppel.
Shanghai Chong Kee Furniture & Construction Pte Ltd v Church of St Teresa [2024] SGHC 5
In Shanghai Chong Kee Furniture & Construction Pte Ltd v Church of St Teresa, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Performance bond, Injunctions — Unconscionability.