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DT v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 193

The court held that s 122(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code does not grant an automatic right to refer to a witness's police statement; the applicant must show justifiable grounds for believing that material contradictions exist between the witness's testimony and the statement.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Variable Capital Companies (Composition of Offences under Part 7) Regulations 2020

Overview of the Variable Capital Companies (Composition of Offences under Part 7) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.

Sushant Shukla· ·3 min read
Singapore

Mowvalappil Ussainer s/o K Alikunhi v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 191

An appellate court will be slow to overturn pure findings of fact by a trial judge, especially when an assessment of the credibility and veracity of the witnesses has been made.

Sushant Shukla· ·12 min read
Singapore

Wu Fu Ping and Another v Ong Beng Seng and Others

The court held that the term 'including' in an indemnity clause is not exhaustive and that the indemnity obligation in the consent order was intended to cover rental deposits as liabilities.

Sushant Shukla· ·12 min read
Singapore

Variable Capital Companies (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2020

Overview of the Variable Capital Companies (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.

Sushant Shukla· ·3 min read
Singapore

Guo Xinhua v Lee Chin Ngee and Another [2001] SGHC 190

The court assessed damages for dependants following a fatal road accident, determining the multiplicand based on CPF contributions and non-CPFable income, and setting multipliers for the widow and children.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Variable Capital Companies (Lodgment of Documents) Regulations 2020

Overview of the Variable Capital Companies (Lodgment of Documents) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.

Sushant Shukla· ·4 min read
Singapore

Denis Matthew Harte v Tan Hun Hoe and Another [2001] SGHC 19

Case Details * Citation: [2001] SGHC 19 * Case Number: Suit 1691/1999 * Decision Date: 31 January 2001 * Court: High Court of Singapore * Coram: Chan Seng Onn JC * Judgment Delivered By: Chan Seng Onn

Sushant Shukla· ·16 min read
Singapore

Variable Capital Companies (Sanctions and Freezing of Assets of Persons) Regulations 2020

Overview of the Variable Capital Companies (Sanctions and Freezing of Assets of Persons) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.

Sushant Shukla· ·4 min read
Singapore

The Development Bank of Singapore Limited v Ong Yew Huat and Others

The Court of Appeal ruled in favor of DBS, confirming that an 'all-money' charge remains enforceable for subsequent facilities despite the termination of an initial overdraft. The decision clarifies that banks have no duty to disclose standard facility renewals to sureties absent unusual features.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Loo Weng Fatt v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 188

Section 34 of the Penal Code requires participation in the criminal act, but physical presence is not strictly required if the act consists of a series of subsidiary acts performed by different accomplices.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Variable Capital Companies (Dissolution of Sub-funds and Striking Off of VCCs’ Names) Regulations 2020

Overview of the Variable Capital Companies (Dissolution of Sub-funds and Striking Off of VCCs’ Names) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.

Sushant Shukla· ·5 min read
Singapore

In the matter of Part V of the Bankruptcy Act 1995 (Cap 20) v In the matter of an application for an Interim Order v in the matter of a Voluntary Arrangement by Lek Kee Meng [2001] SGHC 187

In In the matter of Part v of the Bankruptcy Act 1995 (Cap 20) v In the matter of an application for an Interim Order v in the matter of a Voluntary Arrangement by Lek Kee Meng, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.

Sushant Shukla· ·4 min read
Singapore

Variable Capital Companies (Transfer of Registration) Regulations 2020

Overview of the Variable Capital Companies (Transfer of Registration) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.

Sushant Shukla· ·4 min read
Singapore

Variable Capital Companies (Fees and Late Lodgment Penalties) Regulations 2020

Overview of the Variable Capital Companies (Fees and Late Lodgment Penalties) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.

Sushant Shukla· ·3 min read
Singapore

Singapore Telecommunications Limited v The Official Assignee [2001] SGHC 186

The court held that it is not the function of the court to render opinions on whether a proposed action is lawful or correct when enforcement proceedings are already available to a party.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Variable Capital Companies (Modifications to Subdivision 5 of Division 4 of Part X of Companies Act for Sub-funds) Regulations 2020

Overview of the Variable Capital Companies (Modifications to Subdivision 5 of Division 4 of Part X of Companies Act for Sub-funds) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.

Sushant Shukla· ·3 min read
Singapore

Les Placements Germain Gauthier Inc v Hong Pian Tee [2001] SGHC 185

A foreign judgment creates a new and independent obligation distinct from that of the underlying or original cause of action, and is conclusive between parties as to any issue upon which it adjudicates.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Variable Capital Companies (Maximum Amount Payable in Priority in Winding Up) Regulations 2020

Overview of the Variable Capital Companies (Maximum Amount Payable in Priority in Winding Up) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.

Sushant Shukla· ·4 min read
Singapore

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd v Official Assignee [2001] SGHC 184

The Official Assignee, when acting as a litigant in an action at law, is liable for costs in the same manner as any other litigant.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Variable Capital Companies (Identical Names) Regulations 2020

Overview of the Variable Capital Companies (Identical Names) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.

Sushant Shukla· ·3 min read
Singapore

Chua Tiong Tiong v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 182

In corruption cases, the giver of gratification bears equal culpability to the receiver, and may deserve more punishment if the intent is to pervert the course of justice.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Jeyaretnam Joshua Benjamin v Indra Krishnan

A consent order for payment by instalments in a bankruptcy context is a valid court order, and a debtor's prior consent to a bankruptcy order in the event of default does not oust the court's jurisdiction to determine the debtor's actual inability to pay.

Sushant Shukla· ·15 min read
Singapore

Variable Capital Companies (Further Modifications to Incorporated Provisions) Regulations 2020

Overview of the Variable Capital Companies (Further Modifications to Incorporated Provisions) Regulations 2020, Singapore sl.

Sushant Shukla· ·3 min read