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Krishna's India Pte Ltd v Abdulmozhi d/o Krishnan and Another [2001] SGHC 159
A director breaches fiduciary duties by arranging the sale of company properties to her husband at an undervalued price without acting in the company's best interest. A third party who knowingly participates in such a breach is liable as a constructive trustee.
Tay Chin Wah v Public Prosecutor
The statutory presumption in s 4(2) of the Arms Offences Act is not rebutted by a bare denial of intention to cause physical injury, especially when the evidence shows the accused fired multiple shots in the direction of the victims.
United Nations (Sanctions — South Sudan) Regulations 2019
Overview of the United Nations (Sanctions — South Sudan) Regulations 2019, Singapore sl.
Krishna's India Pte Ltd v Arulmozhi D/O Krishnan and Another [2001] SGHC 157
A director who arranges for the sale of company property to her husband at an undervalue, while failing to properly market the property or obtain independent valuations, breaches her fiduciary duties. A third party who knowingly participates in such a breach is liable as a constr
United Nations (Sanctions — Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulations 2006
Overview of the United Nations (Sanctions — Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulations 2006, Singapore sl.
PT GE Astra Finance v The Owners of the Ship or Vessel "Pioneer Glory" [2001] SGHC 156
The court affirmed that damages for wrongful detention of goods should aim at restitutio in integrum, compensating the claimant for losses that are reasonably foreseeable, including interest on loans necessitated by the detention.
The 'Bonito' v The 'Ah Lam II' and Another
An 'unless order' does not automatically apply to subsequent extensions of time unless explicitly stated, and courts should avoid depriving litigants of a trial on the merits due to procedural defaults that cause no uncompensable prejudice.
United Nations (Anti-terrorism Measures) Regulations
Overview of the United Nations (Anti-terrorism Measures) Regulations, Singapore sl.
Silvalingam Sinnasamy v Public Prosecutor [2001] SGHC 154
A previous conviction under the former s 68(1) of the Road Traffic Act (Cap 92, 1970 Ed) counts as a first conviction for the purpose of determining whether a subsequent conviction under s 67(1) of the Road Traffic Act (Cap 276, 1997 Ed) is a second or subsequent conviction for s
The "Bonito"
An 'unless order' does not automatically carry over to subsequent orders extending time unless expressly stated, and the court should not deny an extension of time for procedural default if the other party suffers no uncompensable prejudice.
Trade Unions (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2026
Overview of the Trade Unions (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2026, Singapore sl.
Public Prosecutor v Ong Wee Teck [2001] SGHC 153
In Public Prosecutor v Ong Wee Teck [2001] SGHC 153, the court sentenced an offender with chronic schizophrenia to life imprisonment. The ruling confirms that when an offender poses a continuing danger to the public due to mental illness, life imprisonment is the appropriate judicial outcome.
Trade Unions (Government Employees — Exemption) Notification 2022
Overview of the Trade Unions (Government Employees — Exemption) Notification 2022, Singapore sl.
Han Teck Soo v Teo Ooi Leng, Irene [2001] SGHC 152
In Han Teck Soo v Teo Ooi Leng, Irene, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Asia-Pacific Ventrues II Limited & Ors v P.T. Intimutiara Gasindo & Ors [2001] SGHC 151
In Asia-Pacific Ventrues II Limited & Ors v P.T. Intimutiara Gasindo & Ors, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Asia-Pacific Ventures II Limited & Ors v PT Intimutiara Gasindo & Ors [2001] SGHC 150
In Asia-Pacific Ventures II Limited & Ors v PT Intimutiara Gasindo & Ors, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Trade Unions (Employees of Statutory Boards) Order
Overview of the Trade Unions (Employees of Statutory Boards) Order, Singapore sl.
Public Prosecutor v Chew Suang Heng [2001] SGHC 15
Corruption offences involving law enforcement officers generally attract custodial sentences as a deterrent, and a plea of guilt may carry little weight if the evidence is overwhelming.
Trade Unions (Expenditure of Funds) Notification
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Tan Kok Lam (next friend to Teng Eng) v Hong Choon Peng
A person who is rendered permanently unconscious due to another's negligence is entitled to claim substantial damages for loss of amenities, as this is an objective loss of capacity to enjoy life, distinct from pain and suffering.
Wong Kok Keong alias Wong Kock Khiang v CBN Holdings Pte Ltd and Others [2001] SGHC 149
The court held that the plaintiff failed to prove his claim to 95% of the shares in the company, as he had failed to perform his obligations under the joint venture agreement and had fabricated evidence to support his claims.
Transport Safety Investigations (Transport Vehicles — Exemption) Order 2023
Overview of the Transport Safety Investigations (Transport Vehicles — Exemption) Order 2023, Singapore sl.
Wong Kok Keong @ Wong Kock Khiang v 1.CBN Holdings Pte Ltd; 2.Lee Sook Chin; 3.Leaw Kok Yin [2001] SGHC 148
In Wong Kok Keong @ Wong Kock Khiang v 1.CBN Holdings Pte Ltd; 2.Lee Sook Chin; 3.Leaw Kok Yin, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Transport Safety Investigations (Responsible Persons — Exemption) Order 2023
Overview of the Transport Safety Investigations (Responsible Persons — Exemption) Order 2023, Singapore sl.