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Law Society of Singapore v Ravi s/o Madasamy [2016] SGHC 242

The court held that in disciplinary proceedings against solicitors, the paramount considerations are the protection of the public and upholding public confidence in the integrity of the legal profession, which may outweigh personal mitigating circumstances such as a mental condit

Sushant Shukla· ·16 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Firman bin Jumali Chew [2016] SGHC 241

In Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Firman bin Jumali Chew, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences.

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read
Singapore

Geocon Piling & Engineering Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) v Multistar Holdings Ltd (formerly known as Multi-Con Systems Ltd) and another suit [2016] SGHC 240

The court held that the subcontract between the parties was a lump sum contract subject to variations, not a reimbursement contract, and that the plaintiff's claims were not time-barred as the cause of action accrued upon finalisation of accounts.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Lee Wei Ling and another v Attorney-General [2016] SGHC 239

In Lee Wei Ling and another v Attorney-General, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Contractual terms, Copyright — Ownership.

Sushant Shukla· ·7 min read
Singapore

Dyna-Jet Pte Ltd v Wilson Taylor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd [2016] SGHC 238

In Dyna-Jet Pte Ltd v Wilson Taylor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Agreement, Arbitration — Stay of court proceedings.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Tan Kim Hup [2016] SGHC 237

In Public Prosecutor v Tan Kim Hup, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Jeganathan Ramasamy v Public Prosecutor [2016] SGHC 236

In Jeganathan Ramasamy v Public Prosecutor [2016] SGHC 236, the High Court allowed the appeal against conviction, ruling that the Prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The court acquitted the appellant, citing significant evidentiary gaps and a lack of motive.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Soh Guan Cheow Anthony v Public Prosecutor and another appeal [2016] SGHC 235

In Soh Guan Cheow Anthony v Public Prosecutor and another appeal, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Appeal, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Disclosure.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Lim Geok Lin Andy v Yap Jin Meng Bryan [2016] SGHC 234

In Lim Geok Lin Andy v Yap Jin Meng Bryan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Oral Agreement, Res judicata — Extended doctrine.

Sushant Shukla· ·11 min read
Singapore

Grace Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd v EQ Insurance Co Ltd [2016] SGHC 233

The court held that GC9 of the insurance policy was a condition precedent, and the insured's reckless non-compliance with the Fire Safety Act constituted a breach of this condition, absolving the insurer of liability.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Te Deum Engineering Pte Ltd v Grace Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd [2016] SGHC 232

In Te Deum Engineering Pte Ltd v Grace Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — Negligence, Words and Phrases — "any fire accidentally begin".

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

CCM Industrial Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Chan Pui Yee [2016] SGHC 231

g JC Counsel Name(s) : Justin Yip Yung Keong and Aw Chee Yao (Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC) for the plaintiff; Cheong Jun Ming Mervyn and Jerrie Tan (Eugene Thuraisingam LLP) for the defendant. Parties : CCM Industrial Pte Ltd (in liquidation) — Chan Pui Yee Insolvency Law – Avoidance of transactions –

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Southern Realty (Malaya) Sdn Bhd v Chen Jia Fu Darren (alias Tan Suryo) and others [2016] SGHC 230

In Southern Realty (Malaya) Sdn Bhd v Chen Jia Fu Darren (alias Tan Suryo) and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Stay of Proceedings, Conflict of Laws — Natural Forum.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Humpuss Sea Transport Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) v PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi TBK and another [2016] SGHC 229

In Humpuss Sea Transport Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) v PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi TBK and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil procedure — Striking out, Abuse of process.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Sibeko Lindiwe Mary-Jane [2016] SGHC 228

In Public Prosecutor v Sibeko Lindiwe Mary-Jane, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal procedure and sentencing — Sentencing.

Sushant Shukla· ·7 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Pham Duyen Quyen [2016] SGHC 227

In Public Prosecutor v Pham Duyen Quyen, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences, Criminal procedure and sentencing — Sentencing.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v Selamat bin Paki and others [2016] SGHC 226

In Public Prosecutor v Selamat bin Paki and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Foo Jee Boo v Foo Jee Seng [2016] SGHC 225

In Foo Jee Boo v Foo Jee Seng, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Land — Sale of land, Trusts — Resulting trusts.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Rosemawati bte Rafdi v Buang bin Ani and others [2016] SGHC 223

In Rosemawati bte Rafdi v Buang bin Ani and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Amendments.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Hauslab Design & Build Pte Ltd v Vinod Kumar Ramgopal Didwania [2016] SGHC 222

In Hauslab Design & Build Pte Ltd v Vinod Kumar Ramgopal Didwania, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and construction law — Dispute resolution.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Public Prosecutor v BDB [2016] SGHC 221

In Public Prosecutor v BDB, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal procedure and sentencing — Mitigation, Criminal procedure and sentencing — Sentencing.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Yeo Henry (executor and trustee of the estate of Ng Lay Hua, deceased) v Yeo Charles and others [2016] SGHC 220

In Yeo Henry (executor and trustee of the estate of Ng Lay Hua, deceased) v Yeo Charles and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Succession and wills — Testamentary capacity.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Rahimah Bte Mohd Salim v Public Prosecutor [2016] SGHC 219

In Rahimah Bte Mohd Salim v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Revision of proceedings.

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read
Singapore

Kioumji & Eslim Law Firm and another v Rotary Engineering Ltd and others [2016] SGHC 218

In Kioumji & Eslim Law Firm and another v Rotary Engineering Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Natural forum, Conflict of Laws — Choice of law.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read