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Re Neel's Electronic Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 261

The court grants leave to apply for certiorari where there is an arguable case that a registrar acted outside their powers by granting an extension of time after the statutory period had expired.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Shenyin Wangou-APS Management Pte ltd (formerly known as Shanghai International-APS Management Private Limited) and Another v Commerzbank (South-East Asia) Ltd [2001] SGHC 260

In Shenyin Wangou-APS v Commerzbank [2001] SGHC 260, the court ruled that the contract was frustrated due to the eradication of the off-shore MYR market by Malaysian government controls, upholding the SFEMC-recommended exchange rate and dismissing the plaintiffs' claim.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Lim Poh Tee v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 26

The court held that a deterrent sentence is required for police officers convicted of corruption, and that the length of the sentence must be determined by the culpability of the offender and the circumstances of the case, rather than being strictly bound by previous sentencing t

Sushant Shukla· ·12 min read
Singapore

The "Ching Ho" And Another [2001] SGHC 259

The court held that a mistake by a plaintiff's agent in interpreting a letter of undertaking does not constitute 'good reason' to extend the validity of a writ when the plaintiff had reasonable opportunities to serve the writ during its validity.

Sushant Shukla· ·15 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Dolah bin Omar [2001] SGHC 258

The court held that where an accused is convicted of culpable homicide not amounting to murder due to diminished responsibility, life imprisonment may be an appropriate sentence if the accused requires long-term psychiatric treatment and poses a danger to himself and others, even

Sushant Shukla· ·12 min read
Singapore

Cheong Choon Bin v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 257

In Cheong Choon Bin v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.

Sushant Shukla· ·2 min read
Singapore

Soh Lip Hwa and Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 254

Analysis of [2001] SGHC 254, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2001-09-03.

Sushant Shukla· ·2 min read
Singapore

Tan Hock Keng v L & M Group Investments Ltd [2001] SGHC 253

In Tan Hock Keng v L & M Group Investments Ltd [2001] SGHC 253, the court ruled in favor of the defendant, holding the plaintiff liable for intercompany loan repayments. The judgment confirms that 'procure' creates a binding obligation to ensure performance, regardless of the word 'guarantee'.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Soh Lip Hwa v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 252

The case confirms the benchmark sentence for employing illegal immigrants is one year's imprisonment for cases convicted after trial, and reiterates the threefold test for adducing additional evidence on appeal.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Wong Jin Fah v L&M Prestressing Pte Ltd and ors [2001] SGHC 250

In Wong Jin Fah v L&M Prestressing Pte Ltd and ors, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.

Sushant Shukla· ·2 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Seah Kok Meng [2001] SGHC 25

The court held that the accused was guilty of murder under s 300(c) of the Penal Code, as the defence of grave and sudden provocation was rejected and the accused had the requisite intention to cause bodily injury sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Wong Jin Fah (suing by his next friend Ho Chia Hao) v L & M Prestressing Pte Ltd and Others (Liberty Citystate Insurance Pte Ltd (formerly known as Citystate Insurance Pte Ltd) and Another, Third Parties) [2001] SGHC 249

The Singapore High Court declined to grant Sanderson or Bullock orders for costs, ruling that a plaintiff cannot pursue unsustainable claims against defendants simply due to initial uncertainty of facts once evidence-in-chief reveals the claim lacks merit.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Concordia Agritrading Pte Ltd v Cornelder Hoogewerff (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 248

A contractual time-bar clause requiring claims to be made within 12 months does not necessarily require the legal action to be instituted within that same period, especially if the clause is ambiguous.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Global Energy (Asia) Pte Ltd v McGraw-Hill Companies Inc Trading as Platt's [2001] SGHC 247

A defendant in a libel action is not entitled to a 'fishing expedition' through the discovery process to substantiate a plea of justification.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Yeo Kang Oh [2001] SGHC 246

The accused was convicted of drug trafficking under the Misuse of Drugs Act after the court rejected his defence that the drugs were for shared consumption and found his admissions in voluntary statements to be reliable.

Sushant Shukla· ·12 min read
Singapore

Chew Ah Kiat v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 244

In Chew Ah Kiat v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.

Sushant Shukla· ·2 min read
Singapore

AL Stainless Industries Pte Ltd v Wei Sin Construction Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 243

In AL Stainless Industries Pte Ltd v Wei Sin Construction Pte Ltd, the court ruled Wei Sin committed a repudiatory breach by improperly withholding payments. The court ordered payment of outstanding sums to AL Stainless, while dismissing claims for unpleaded retention sums and ordering damage assess

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Tay Kim Kuan v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 241

The court held that English sentencing authorities are not binding in Singapore due to differences in social and moral considerations and statutory maximum penalties, and that consent is not a mitigating factor for offences under s 140(1)(i) of the Women's Charter.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Moey Keng Kong v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 240

In Moey Keng Kong v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.

Sushant Shukla· ·2 min read
Singapore

The Law Society of Singapore v Arjan Chotrani Bisham [2001] SGHC 24

A solicitor who fails to deliver documents to a client or their new solicitors, despite repeated requests and agreements to do so, is guilty of misconduct unbefitting an advocate and solicitor.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Transfield Shipping Inc Panama v Sino-Add (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 239

A mareva injunction may be granted where there is a real risk of dissipation of assets, and a clause in a charter-party referring to 'arbitration' in the context of 'General Average' does not necessarily constitute a general agreement to arbitrate all disputes.

Sushant Shukla· ·12 min read
Singapore

Workplace Safety and Health (Learning Report) Regulations 2019

Overview of the Workplace Safety and Health (Learning Report) Regulations 2019, Singapore sl.

Sushant Shukla· ·3 min read
Singapore

Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations 2007

Overview of the Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations 2007, Singapore sl.

Sushant Shukla· ·5 min read
Singapore

Workplace Safety and Health (Safety and Health Management System and Auditing) Regulations 2009

Overview of the Workplace Safety and Health (Safety and Health Management System and Auditing) Regulations 2009, Singapore sl.

Sushant Shukla· ·3 min read