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Mohamed Faizel Ahmed v Public Prosecutor and another matter [2023] SGHC 278
The court dismissed an appeal against conviction and a motion to adduce fresh evidence, finding that the fresh evidence failed the Ladd v Marshall test and that the appellant had failed to rebut the statutory presumptions under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Wang Piao v Lee Wee Ching [2023] SGHC 277
A claimant establishes a prima facie case for summary judgment by producing a signed loan agreement, and the defendant must then show a real or bona fide defence, which mere assertions or inconsistent evidence fail to do.
Tan Yew Huat v Sin Joo Huat Hardware Pte Ltd and another matter [2023] SGHC 276
The court held that a winding up order on just and equitable grounds under s 125(1)(i) of the IRDA will generally be declined if the applicant has an alternative exit mechanism, such as a voluntary winding up, and no unfairness is established.
CYE v CYF [2023] SGHC 275
In CYE v CYF, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Award.
RB Investments Pte Ltd v Kardachi, Jason Aleksander and others [2023] SGHC 274
Legal advice privilege is not lost if a document is forwarded to a third party, provided the communication remains confidential and the third party is an authorised representative. However, if the communication is not for the purpose of legal advice and the third party is not an
SW Trustees Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) and another v Teodros Ashenafi Tesemma and others (Teodros Ashenafi Tesemma, third party) [2023] SGHC 273
The court held that the requirements in Ladd v Marshall apply to the admission of fresh evidence in interlocutory appeals, though they may be applied with less rigour than in appeals following a full trial. Furthermore, the court clarified that for s 29(1)(a) of the Limitation Ac
Public Prosecutor v CPH [2023] SGHC 272
In Public Prosecutor v CPH, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Tan Zhi Wei Alan v Tan Jia Lin Jaylin [2023] SGHC 271
An application to remove a joint administrator must be commenced in the Family Courts in the first instance, as it falls within the jurisdiction of the Family Justice Courts.
Hyflux Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) and others v KPMG LLP [2023] SGHC 270
Requests for further and better particulars that are in substance requests for evidence are improper and should be refused.
Jiangsu New Huaming International Trading Co Ltd v PT Musim Mas and another [2023] SGHC 27
A plaintiff may be granted leave to amend pleadings to reinsert a claim previously struck out for non-compliance with an 'unless order', provided the claim is not time-barred and the amendment does not cause uncompensable prejudice.
SCP Holdings Pte Ltd v I Concept Global Growth Fund and another matter [2023] SGHC 269
An agreement to agree is not a contract and is unenforceable. The court will set aside a statutory demand only if there are triable issues as to whether the debt is payable.
Tan Siew Kheng (personal representative of the estate of Tan Siew Cheng, deceased) v Teo Kian Kian (personal representative of the estate of Tan Siew Hiang, deceased) [2023] SGHC 268
The court has the power to order a sale of land in lieu of partition under the SCJA, but it does not have the power to order a co-owner to compulsorily purchase another co-owner's share at a price lower than the best price obtainable.
DBL v DBM [2023] SGHC 267
A party challenging an arbitration award for breach of natural justice must establish that the breach was connected to the making of the award and caused actual prejudice; mere technical breaches are insufficient.
Newton, David Christopher v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 266
In Newton, David Christopher v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Appeal, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Public Prosecutor v DAM [2023] SGHC 265
In Public Prosecutor v DAM, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences, Criminal Law — Statutory offences.
Seatrium New Energy Ltd (formerly known as Keppel FELS Ltd) v HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co, Ltd (formerly known as Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Co Ltd) [2023] SGHC 264
The court held that the Side Letter varied the Sub-Contract, precluding the plaintiff from making claims against the defendant for welding defects, except through the defendant's warranty obligations, which had already expired.
Public Prosecutor v Liang Shoon Yee [2023] SGHC 263
In Public Prosecutor v Liang Shoon Yee, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences.
Sabyasachi Mukherjee and another v Pradeepto Kumar Biswas and another matter [2023] SGHC 262
A bankrupt is incompetent to commence, continue, or defend any action without the previous sanction of the Official Assignee or Private Trustee in Bankruptcy, unless the action falls within the specific exceptions in s 401(1) of the IRDA.
Muhammad Isa bin Ahmad v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 261
In Muhammad Isa bin Ahmad v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Tsudakoma Corp v Global Trade Well Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 26
The court held that a good arguable case existed that an exclusive jurisdiction clause in a 2017 MOU, incorporated into a 2018 MOU, applied to the dispute, and that the respondent failed to show strong cause to refuse a stay of proceedings.
Tan Hui Min Sabrina Alberta v Chiang Hai Ding and another [2023] SGHC 259
The High Court dismissed a claim for a constructive trust over 11 Martaban, ruling that the plaintiff lacked beneficial interest. The court applied the presumption of resulting trust, finding that financial contributions were made by the defendants, and rejected the defendant's gift narrative.
Maybank Singapore Ltd v Synergy Global Resources Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 258
The court held that the debtor failed to raise a triable issue regarding its cross-claim or the claimant's exercise of contractual discretion to recall banking facilities, thus the winding up application was allowed.
Li Jialin and another v Wingcrown Investment Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 256
A deposit of 20% of the purchase price is customary and moderate in Singapore property transactions and constitutes a true deposit, which is forfeitable upon breach regardless of actual loss. The penalty rule does not apply to true deposits.
Tiger Pictures Entertainment Ltd v Encore Films Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 255
A statutory exclusive licensee under the Copyright Act 2021 cannot grant a statutory exclusive licence by way of sub-licence; such a sub-licence is merely a contractual sub-licence and does not divest the original exclusive licensee of their standing to sue for copyright infringe