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AI MTBL SPV, LLC v MTBL Global Fund and another [2024] SGHC 255
The Singapore High Court ruled in AI MTBL SPV, LLC v MTBL Global Fund [2024] SGHC 255 that the Agreement to Subscribe remains valid while the Framework Agreement is discharged. The Court ordered the Fund to pay US$16.6m in redemption proceeds, awarding damages and interest against the Fund and Manag
Exterian Capital Pte Ltd v Wong Jun Jie Adrian and another [2024] SGHC 254
The court held that the first defendant was in contempt of court for failing to comply with disclosure obligations under Mareva and proprietary injunctions, and that his belated disclosures did not purge the contempt.
Xia Zheng v Lee King Anne [2024] SGHC 253
A document executed as a sham does not create legal relations, and a resulting trust arises where property is purchased in the name of a nominee without an intention to gift the beneficial interest.
Lee Cheng Ling v Argyle Fund Investments Pte Ltd and another [2024] SGHC 252
The court held that in the absence of evidence of a common intention to hold beneficial interest differently, the beneficial ownership of a property follows the legal title. The court found no evidence of a common intention constructive trust or a resulting trust that would displ
Public Prosecutor v S Iswaran [2024] SGHC 251
In Public Prosecutor v S Iswaran, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory Offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Public Prosecutor v DAN [2024] SGHC 250
In Public Prosecutor v DAN, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Public Prosecutor v Adam bin Mohamed Noor [2024] SGHC 25
In Public Prosecutor v Adam bin Mohamed Noor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Appeal.
Durairaj Santiran v Singapore Airlines Ltd [2024] SGHC 249
An employer is not liable for negligence if they have implemented a reasonable system of work and training to mitigate common workplace risks, and the claimant fails to prove the existence of a hazardous condition.
Royal & Sons Organisation Pte Ltd v Hotel Calmo Chinatown Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 248
In Royal & Sons Organisation Pte Ltd v Hotel Calmo Chinatown Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Landlord and Tenant — Covenants, Landlord and Tenant — Termination of leases.
Re Bu Shen Xi (S) Pte Ltd (Official Receiver, non-party) [2024] SGHC 247
A company may be wound up by the court under s 125(1)(a) of the IRDA if a special resolution has been validly passed, subject to the court's discretion considering creditors' interests and the absence of bad faith.
AP Automotive Services Pte Ltd v Liew Nyok Wah [2024] SGHC 246
In AP Automotive Services Pte Ltd v Liew Nyok Wah, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Directors.
Ferrer Luwi Inez Ramos v Public Prosecutor and another appeal [2024] SGHC 245
The court affirmed that abetment by conspiracy to make false declarations under the EFMA is established by proving an agreement between parties to commit the unlawful act and an act in pursuance of that conspiracy.
Vietnam Oil and Gas Group v Joint Stock Company (Power Machines – ZTL, LMZ, Electrosila Energomachexport) and another matter [2024] SGHC 244
The court held that a tribunal breaches natural justice if it adopts a chain of reasoning that the parties had no reasonable notice of and which lacks a sufficient nexus to the parties' arguments, without giving the parties an opportunity to be heard on that approach.
Tan Heng Khoon (trading as 360 VR Cars) v Wang Shing He [2024] SGHC 243
The court granted an extension of time to file a notice of appeal, finding that the delay was not long, the applicant provided good reasons (a bona fide mistake), the appeal was not hopeless, and there was no undue prejudice to the respondent.
Re Sapura 1200 Ltd [2024] SGHC 242
The court recognised a Malaysian reorganisation proceeding as a foreign main proceeding under the UNCITRAL Model Law and applied the Protocol on Court-to-Court Communication and Cooperation and the Draft JIN Admiralty Guidelines to manage the protection of the company's assets.
Re Sapura Fabrication Sdn Bhd and another matter (GAS, non-party) [2024] SGHC 241
The court granted a carve-out from the automatic moratorium under the UNCITRAL Model Law to allow arbitration proceedings to continue, subject to a condition that no enforcement action be taken without the court's permission.
Public Prosecutor v CHJ [2024] SGHC 240
In Public Prosecutor v CHJ, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences ; Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Kassimatis, Theodoros KC v Attorney-General and another and another matter [2024] SGHC 24
The court held that foreign counsel seeking ad hoc admission must meet the mandatory requirements of s 15(1) of the Legal Profession Act 1966, including demonstrating special qualifications or experience relevant to the specific issues of the case, and must show a 'special reason
Kingsmen Exhibits Pte Ltd v RegalRare Gem Museum Pte Ltd and another matter [2024] SGHC 238
The court held that a company is deemed unable to pay its debts under s 125(1)(e) read with s 125(2)(a) of the IRDA if it fails to respond to a statutory demand within three weeks, and that allegations of defective works are irrelevant to the winding-up application where there is
3D Infosystems Pte Ltd (formerly known as 3D Networks Singapore Pte Ltd) v Voon South Shiong and another [2024] SGHC 237
The court assessed damages for various breaches of contract, confidence, and conspiracy, applying principles of compensatory damages and account of profits, while rejecting equitable damages where no breach of confidence was established against specific defendants.
DHZ v DHY and another matter [2024] SGHC 236
The Singapore High Court dismissed an application to set aside an arbitral award in DHZ v DHY [2024] SGHC 236, ruling that parties cannot relitigate the merits of an arbitrator's findings under the guise of procedural challenges, reinforcing the finality of arbitration.
Golden Barley International Pte Ltd v BASP International Pte Ltd and others [2024] SGHC 235
The Singapore High Court dismissed a claim in unjust enrichment, ruling that payments made under a valid contractual obligation preclude such claims. The court emphasized that subjective, uncommunicated intentions cannot establish a 'failure of basis' in multi-party commercial disputes.
Mface Pte Ltd v Chin Oi Ching [2024] SGHC 234
In Mface Pte Ltd v Chin Oi Ching, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Credit and Security — Money and moneylenders.
Pritam Singh v Public Prosecutor [2024] SGHC 233
The High Court held that a transfer of a criminal case from the State Courts to the High Court under s 239(1)(c) of the CPC is only justified in rare and exceptional situations where the supreme needs of justice require the ordinary course of justice to be altered.