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Re Yap Shiaw Wei (RHB Bank Bhd and others, non-parties) [2024] SGHC 232
An interim order for a voluntary arrangement under the IRDA will only be granted if the proposal is 'serious and viable'. A proposal that is vague, lacks concrete specifics, and is opposed by a majority of creditors is not serious or viable.
Kow Kim Song and another v Kow Kim Siang [2024] SGHC 231
The court will not order a sale of land under s 18(2) SCJA read with the First Schedule where the application is premature and the parties are engaged in good faith negotiations to resolve the sale.
Huber’s Pte Ltd v Hu Lee Impex Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 230
In Huber’s Pte Ltd v Hu Lee Impex Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Land — Easements.
Public Prosecutor v Gumede Sthembiso Joel [2024] SGHC 23
The phrase “benefits from criminal conduct” in s 51(1)(a) of the CDSA requires that the benefits (advantage, profits or gains) must be gained, obtained or acquired by the primary offender as a result of their criminal conduct, establishing a causal link.
Lim Yew Beng v Lim Kwong Fei and another [2024] SGHC 229
The court held that the likelihood of damages exceeding the District Court's jurisdictional limit constitutes sufficient reason to transfer proceedings to the High Court, provided that a holistic assessment of prejudice to the parties supports such a transfer.
True Yoga Pte Ltd and others v Wee Ewe Seng Patrick John [2024] SGHC 228
The court held that in a non-custodial breach of fiduciary duty, the fiduciary bears the legal burden of proving that the claimant would have suffered the loss despite the breach. The court adopted the Historical Benchmark for quantifying damages.
Alliance Divine Impex Pte Ltd v Arulappan Tony (DBS Bank Ltd, non-party) [2024] SGHC 227
The court clarified the three-step framework for applying the 'Bankers' Books Exception' under s 175(1) of the Evidence Act 1893, emphasizing that the court's discretion must be exercised based on the relevancy of documents, the applicant's prior efforts to obtain disclosure, and
Ng Chee Tian and another v Ng Chee Pong and others [2024] SGHC 226
Unjust enrichment is an interstitial cause of action that cannot be invoked where other conventional causes of action are available, even if those causes of action are time-barred. Proprietary remedies are not available for claims in unjust enrichment in Singapore.
Eurofins Mechem Pte Ltd v Quek Sze Wei and another [2024] SGHC 225
Factual admissions made in earlier proceedings (such as an injunction hearing) can be relied upon in subsequent summary judgment proceedings within the same action.
Law Society of Singapore v Seah Zhen Wei Paul and another matter [2024] SGHC 224
In [2024] SGHC 224 , the Court of 3 Supreme Court Judges addressed a profound breach of professional ethics involving two senior legal practitioners, Mr. Seah Zhen Wei Paul and Mr. Rethnam Chandra Mohan. The proceedings arose from the Law Society of Singapore’s applications for t
Public Prosecutor v Muhamad Akashah Aizad bin Hasni [2024] SGHC 223
In Public Prosecutor v Muhamad Akashah Aizad bin Hasni, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Haide Building Materials Co Ltd v Ship Recycling Investments Inc [2024] SGHC 222
In Haide Building Materials Co Ltd v Ship Recycling Investments Inc, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Award.
Ang Boon Han v Public Prosecutor [2024] SGHC 221
In Ang Boon Han v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
GHI v Public Prosecutor [2024] SGHC 220
In GHI v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences ; Criminal Law — Appeal.
Phoa Eugene v Oey Liang Ho and others [2024] SGHC 22
A plaintiff lacks standing to sue in a representative capacity as a personal representative if they have not extracted the resealed grant of foreign letters of administration in Singapore.
Maybank Singapore Ltd v Dynamiq Solution Pte Ltd (Official Receiver, non-party) [2024] SGHC 219
The court held that while s 125(2)(a) of the IRDA provides a method for serving a statutory demand, it is permissive rather than prescriptive, allowing for alternative service methods under s 48A of the Interpretation Act. Conversely, r 68(1) of the CIR Rules is prescriptive, req
Law Society of Singapore v Nedumaran Muthukrishnan [2024] SGHC 218
A solicitor who knowingly makes false representations to a client regarding the status of payments, even if the solicitor believes the funds belong to them, is guilty of dishonest conduct warranting suspension.
Chia Kok Kee v Tan Wah [2024] SGHC 216
A bankruptcy court will not set aside a statutory demand based on a judgment debt by going behind the judgment to inquire into the validity of the debt, and a cross-claim must raise a genuine triable issue to succeed.
SECC Holdings Pte Ltd v Helios PV (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd (Sinohydro Corp Ltd (Singapore Branch), garnishee) [2024] SGHC 215
A tripartite agreement was formed on 10 March 2022, and the clause in question operated as a direct payment arrangement rather than an assignment of debt, allowing the judgment creditor to garnish the sum.
Attorney-General v Phua Jill [2024] SGHC 214
The court held that the Respondent's non-disclosure of a prior academic offence of plagiarism in her admission application constituted a substantially false statement and suppression of a material fact, necessitating her being struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors.
Sentek Marine & Trading Pte Ltd v Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore [2024] SGHC 213
In Sentek Marine & Trading Pte Ltd v Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Administrative Law — Judicial review.
Choo Yew Liang Sebastian v Koh Yew Teck and another (Direct Asia Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd, third party) (Etiqa Insurance Pte Ltd, intervener) [2024] SGHC 212
The court clarified the application of appellate intervention principles in the context of appeals from the State Courts to the High Court, and addressed the issue of causation in bifurcated personal injury proceedings.
Swire Shipping Pte Ltd v Ace Exim Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 211
The court held that an arbitral tribunal's finding on an unpleaded issue does not exceed its jurisdiction if the issue is inextricably linked to the main issues in dispute or was put into issue by the parties' conduct. Furthermore, a challenge to an award based on 'manifest incoh
Cheong Jun Yoong v Three Arrows Capital Ltd and others [2024] SGHC 21
The Singapore High Court dismissed an application to stay proceedings in Cheong Jun Yoong v Three Arrows Capital Ltd, ruling that Singapore is the appropriate forum. The court affirmed that a trust claim over assets can proceed despite foreign liquidation, prioritizing commercial reality over struct