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In the Matter of Section 73 of the Companies Act and In the Matter of Beaufort Sentosa Development Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 222
Analysis of [2001] SGHC 222, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2001-08-14.
Weights and Measures (Prescribed Quantities of Pre-packed Goods for Sale by Retail) (Revocation) Order 1999
Overview of the Weights and Measures (Prescribed Quantities of Pre-packed Goods for Sale by Retail) (Revocation) Order 1999, Singapore sl.
Re Beaufort Sentosa Development Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 220
A company may reduce its share capital by cancelling and repaying preference shares even if it lacks sufficient profits to redeem them under s 70 of the Companies Act, provided the reduction is sanctioned by the court under s 73.
P.T. Garuda Indonesia v Birgen Air
The Court of Appeal ruled that the Singapore courts lacked jurisdiction to challenge an arbitral award seated in Jakarta. It affirmed that a change in physical hearing venue does not shift the legal seat of arbitration, reinforcing the primacy of the seat in determining supervisory jurisdiction.
Re Windsor Holdings Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 22
A winding-up order is appropriate where a company is unable to pay its debts and fails to provide substantive proof of fresh financing, even if the company claims to have assets that could potentially cover the debt.
Work Injury Compensation (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2020
Overview of the Work Injury Compensation (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.
Dr Lo Sook Ling Adela v Au Mei Yin Christina and Another
The appellate court held that the presumption of accuracy of a survey plan under s 85 of the Evidence Act can be rebutted by evidence showing the fence line was not accurately depicted, and that the appellant had established adverse possession.
Work Injury Compensation (Exemption from Section 30) Order 2020
Overview of the Work Injury Compensation (Exemption from Section 30) Order 2020, Singapore sl.
Re Howe Martin Russell Thomas QC [2001] SGHC 219
The court dismissed an application for ad hoc admission of a Queen's Counsel because the case did not meet the threshold of sufficient difficulty and complexity, and the local Bar possessed sufficient expertise.
Star City Pty Ltd (fka Sydney Harbour Casino Pty Ltd) v Tan Hong Woon
Section 5(2) of the Civil Law Act is a procedural provision that renders actions to recover money won upon a wager unenforceable in Singapore, regardless of whether the wager was concluded abroad or is valid under its proper law.
Work Injury Compensation (Saving and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2020
Overview of the Work Injury Compensation (Saving and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.
Flagship Agencies Pte Ltd (formerly known as Adena Trading & Engineering Pte Ltd) v BBQ Express Pte Ltd (formerly known as Meadowbake Delicatessen Pte Ltd) [2001] SGHC 218
In Flagship Agencies Pte Ltd (formerly known as Adena Trading & Engineering Pte Ltd) v BBQ Express Pte Ltd (formerly known as Meadowbake Delicatessen Pte Ltd), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Khwan-On Natthaphon v Public Prosecutor
The court held that the defence of diminished responsibility was not made out on the balance of probabilities, and the prosecution proved the charge of murder beyond reasonable doubt.
Work Injury Compensation (Insurance) Regulations 2020
Overview of the Work Injury Compensation (Insurance) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.
Public Prosecutor v Yap Ah Chuan [2001] SGHC 217
The accused failed to rebut the presumption of trafficking under s 17(c) of the Misuse of Drugs Act, as his evidence regarding the purpose of possession was inconsistent and lacked credibility.
Leong Mei Chuan v Chan Teck Hock David
The court held that a less stringent approach should be adopted in considering an application for leave to amend a notice of appeal, and that such an application should be granted unless it causes prejudice to the opposing party that cannot be compensated by costs.
Work Injury Compensation (Workers’ Fund) Regulations 2020
Overview of the Work Injury Compensation (Workers’ Fund) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.
Leefon Corporation (Pte) Ltd v Stone Tec Material Supplies Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 216
A contract cannot be varied by conduct where an existing contract already governs the relationship and the conduct is consistent with that contract.
Zulfikar bin Mustaffah v Public Prosecutor
The court held that the appellant's story was unconvincing and that he was a knowing courier for the drugs, thus failing to rebut the presumption of possession for trafficking.
Joshua Benjamin Jeyaretnam v Indra Krishnan [2001] SGHC 215
In Joshua Benjamin Jeyaretnam v Indra Krishnan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Work Injury Compensation Regulations 2020
Overview of the Work Injury Compensation Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.
Public Prosecutor v Julia Elizabeth Tubbs [2001] SGHC 214
In Public Prosecutor v Julia Elizabeth Tubbs, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Shanjan Chandra Mandal v Worldwide Resources Trading & Building Services Pte Ltd [2001] SGHC 213
The Commissioner for Labour has the power under s 25 of the Workmen's Compensation Act to conduct a hearing and determine the issue of liability even after a notice of assessment has been issued.
Work Injury Compensation (Declaration of Government Employees) Declaration 2021
Overview of the Work Injury Compensation (Declaration of Government Employees) Declaration 2021, Singapore sl.