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Tritech Water Technologies Pte Ltd and others v Duan Wei and another [2023] SGHC 23
The decision in Tritech Water Technologies Pte Ltd and others v Duan Wei and another [2023] SGHC 23 represents a significant exploration of the boundaries of employee loyalty, the rigours of the law of confidence, and the high evidentiary threshold required to sustain a claim in
Koh Shu Cii Iris v Attorney-General [2023] SGHC 229
The court held that a Magistrate has judicial discretion under s 152(1) of the CPC to dismiss a complaint without further inquiry if the complaint discloses no offence, and that there is no statutory right of appeal against such a dismissal.
Santoso Winoto v Suseno Winoto and another [2023] SGHC 228
The court has the inherent power to stay the implementation and distribution of an order for sale, but such discretion must be exercised on principled grounds, considering factors such as the existence of separate proceedings, prospects of success, and prejudice to the parties.
Asian Eco Technology Pte Ltd v Deng Yiming [2023] SGHC 227 [2023] SGHC 260
The court granted summary judgment in favour of the claimant, finding that the defendant failed to raise a triable issue regarding the ownership and possession of diamond seeds and loose diamonds, and that the defendant's bare assertions of a loan were unsupported by evidence.
Europ Assistance Holding SA v ONB Technologies Pte Ltd (ONB Holdings Pte Ltd, non-party) [2023] SGHC 226
A winding-up application will be dismissed where the claimant fails to prove the company is unable to pay its debts under the cash flow test, and where the underlying debt is subject to a valid arbitration agreement.
Chang Peng Hong Clarence v Public Prosecutor and other appeals [2023] SGHC 225
The court clarified the interpretation of s 13(1) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, holding that it does not limit the court to a single global penalty order and that in-default sentences should be calibrated to ensure effective disgorgement of ill-gotten gains.
Public Prosecutor v Yap Jung Houn Xavier [2023] SGHC 224
The High Court sentenced Yap Jung Houn Xavier to 14 years' imprisonment for two counts of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The court ruled that consecutive sentences were necessary to reflect the total criminality, despite the Accused's Major Depressive Disorder.
Riviera Co, Ltd v Toshio Masui [2023] SGHC 223
The court will not allow an amendment to a defence at a late stage of proceedings if the proposed amendment is unsustainable, lacks bona fides, or is a piecemeal attempt to prolong litigation.
Lim Oon Kuin and others v Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP and another matter [2023] SGHC 222
The court dismissed the applicants' appeals against the Assistant Registrar's decision to disallow amendments to originating summonses and to strike out the proceedings, holding that the applications constituted an abuse of process under the Henderson doctrine as the applicants h
Foo Diana v Woo Mui Chan [2023] SGHC 221
The defendant is liable for defamation for statements made on the Law Society of Singapore's Google page and in a formal complaint to the Law Society, as the defences of justification and qualified privilege were defeated by the lack of truth and the presence of malice respective
Winson Oil Trading Pte Ltd v Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd and another suit [2023] SGHC 220
The Fraud Exception to the autonomy of letters of credit is established where a beneficiary presents documents containing material representations of fact that they know to be untrue, or makes such representations without belief in their truth (including being reckless/indifferen
Cheng Ao v Yong Njo Siong [2023] SGHC 22
In Cheng Ao v Yong Njo Siong [2023] SGHC 22, the High Court ruled that the plaintiff held property on a resulting trust for the defendant. The court rejected the claim of beneficial ownership, emphasizing that funds were earmarked for the defendant by the family patriarch.
Guo Wei v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 219
In Guo Wei v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Disposal of property, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Revision of proceedings.
Xu Yuanchen v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 217
In Xu Yuanchen v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Poongothai Kuppusamy v Huationg Contractor Pte Ltd & Other [2023] SGHC 215
The judgment in Poongothai Kuppusamy v Huationg Contractor Pte Ltd & Other [2023] SGHC 215 represents a comprehensive judicial exposition on the assessment of damages for catastrophic personal injuries, specifically focusing on the quantification of losses following a lower-l
K Shanker Kumar v Nedumaran Muthukrishnan (Official Assignee, non-party) [2023] SGHC 214
The court has residual discretion under s 316(3)(e) of the IRDA to dismiss a bankruptcy application where there is sufficient cause, such as procedural injustice or miscommunication regarding the debtor's suitability for the Debt Repayment Scheme.
Re Singapore Medical Council [2023] SGHC 213
The court will only grant extensions of time for the Complaints Committee to complete its inquiry if adequate reasons are provided, keeping in mind the legislative intent to expedite the complaints process.
Elcarim Science Pte Ltd v Zhang Yongtai [2023] SGHC 211
In Elcarim Science Pte Ltd v Zhang Yongtai, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Directors, Companies — Capital.
Chian Teck Realty Pte Ltd v SDK Consortium and another [2023] SGHC 210
A beneficiary's call on an unconditional performance bond is invalid if it is made pursuant to a clause requiring a condition precedent (such as a notice of non-extension) that has not been satisfied. The fraud exception requires a high standard of proof, which is not met where t
Rida Global Pte Ltd v Lim Chuan Ren Jonathan [2023] SGHC 21
The court held that proceedings in the ECT should be transferred to the High Court where there is a significant overlap of factual and legal issues with a High Court suit, and where the complexity of the issues (such as fiduciary duties) warrants legal representation.
Crescendas Bionics Pte Ltd v Jurong Primewide Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 209
In Crescendas Bionics v Jurong Primewide [2023] SGHC 209, the High Court awarded costs to the successful party but moderated the amount due to extreme litigation positions. The ruling highlights judicial discretion in calibrating cost awards based on reasonableness and success on specific issues.
Lin Yueh Hung and another v Andreas Vogel & Partner, Rechtsanwaelte, AV & P Legal LLP and others [2023] SGHC 208
The court clarified the application of O 4 r 3(3) of the Rules of Court 2021 regarding the self-representation of a company by an officer, noting that the focus is on the officer's characterisation and abilities rather than the detailed procedural requirements of the former ROC 2
Prasanth s/o Mogan v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 207
The court affirmed that while rehabilitation is the primary sentencing consideration for young offenders, deterrence and retribution remain relevant where the offence is serious, harm is severe, or the offender is recalcitrant.
Pro-Active Engineering Pte Ltd v Prime Structures Engineering Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 205
In Pro-Active Engineering Pte Ltd v Prime Structures Engineering Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Building and construction contracts, Building and Construction Law — Contractors’ duties.