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Kardachi, Jason Aleksander (as private trustee in bankruptcy of Rajesh Bothra) and another v Deepak Mishra and others [2026] SGHC 27
The Singapore High Court dismissed the claimants' application in Kardachi v Deepak Mishra, ruling that parties cannot use 'consequential directions' to substantively amend summary judgment orders or bypass proper pleading requirements for discovery and alternative remedies.
Chia June Theo Grace (Xie Yunzhen) Mrs Grace Doney and others v Selvakumar Ranjan and another [2026] SGHC 26
The High Court awarded S$1,908,431.80 and A$87,498.79 in damages for loss of dependency and inheritance in Chia June Theo Grace v Selvakumar Ranjan [2026] SGHC 26. The court clarified PIRC Table applications and rejected claims for deprivation of family benefits, aligning with statutory bereavement
Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 561 v Kosma Holdings Pte Ltd [2026] SGHC 25
The court granted an easement of right of way over a service road for access to a loading bay, subject to conditions regarding maintenance costs and entry charges, and declared an administrative fee for unauthorised entry to be an unenforceable penalty.
Khua Kian Keong v Public Prosecutor [2026] SGHC 24
In Khua Kian Keong v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences ; Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Appeal, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
DQR and another v DQT [2026] SGHC 23
The court held that the Tribunal did not exceed its jurisdiction as it was aware that matters under the JV Deed were outside its scope and it only made findings necessary to resolve the dispute under the Services Contract.
Law Society of Singapore v Willjude Vimalraj s/o Raymond Suras [2026] SGHC 22
Dishonesty integral to a criminal conviction of a solicitor is a ground for striking off the Roll, as it reveals a character defect rendering the solicitor unfit for the profession.
GE Vernova Parts & Products GmbH v Anlima Meghnaghat Power Plant Ltd and another [2026] SGHC 21
In GE Vernova Parts & Products GmbH v Anlima Meghnaghat Power Plant Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Injunctions — Interlocutory injunction.
Ng Eng Huat and another v Fleur Capital (S) Pte Ltd and others [2026] SGHC 20
In Ng Eng Huat and another v Fleur Capital (S) Pte Ltd and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Misrepresentation.
Kanan Packrisamy v Herbal Pharm Pte Ltd and others [2026] SGHC 2
The High Court dismissed Kanan Packrisamy’s wrongful termination claim against Herbal Pharm but awarded him unpaid salary and bonuses. The court simultaneously upheld the defendants' counterclaims for misappropriated funds, ordering significant repayments from the claimant.
Landscape Engineering Pte Ltd v Dot Safety Solutions Pte Ltd and another [2026] SGHC 19
The court granted an extended civil restraint order (ECRO) against a party that persistently commenced unmeritorious applications.
Olea Global Pte Ltd v Energe Asia Pte Ltd [2026] SGHC 18
The court held that the arbitration agreement did not extend to the debt in question, and the debtor failed to raise triable issues regarding the debt, justifying a winding-up order.
Forbes Monaco APAC v Kawajiri Seiji [2026] SGHC 16
A freezing order (Mareva injunction) will be set aside where the claimant fails to establish a good arguable case, fails to show a real risk of dissipation, and breaches the duty of full and frank disclosure.
Prashant Mudgal v SAP Asia Pte Ltd [2026] SGHC 15
The court affirmed that the implied term of mutual trust and confidence exists in employment contracts under Singapore law, and that an employer breaches this term if it conducts itself in a manner calculated and likely to destroy or seriously damage the relationship of trust and
GC Lease Singapore Pte Ltd v Fonbell Solution Pte Ltd and others [2026] SGHC 14
A director can be personally liable for a tort committed by the company if he directed or procured the commission thereof, and the Said v Butt principle does not apply to torts such as deceit.
Liu Huijian v Public Prosecutor [2026] SGHC 13
The court held that a procedural irregularity in the late filing of the Public Prosecutor's consent does not invalidate a conviction or sentence unless it causes a failure of justice, and that the appellant failed to establish such prejudice.
E Tech Building Services Pte Ltd v Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training (FAST) [2026] SGHC 12
The High Court partially allowed E Tech Building Services' claim against FAST, awarding $1,062,662.84. The court rejected a 15% profit and attendance fee claim, citing a lack of evidentiary support and failure to justify the markup as a reasonable estimate of compensation.
Wang Yunhe v Attorney-General [2026] SGHC 11
The court held that judicial review is a remedy of last resort and that the applicant failed to exhaust alternative remedies, specifically the revisionary jurisdiction of the High Court under s 27 of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1969.
Zhang Xin v Liu Yingkui [2026] SGHCR 7
A non-party may be permitted to participate in ordinary civil proceedings as an 'intervener' even in the absence of an express provision in the Rules of Court 2021, provided their interests are directly impacted by the court's rulings.
Cape, Matthew Benjamin v Collis, John Charles and others [2026] SGHCR 6
An order for the release of a liquidator under s 276(4) of the Companies Act discharges the liquidator from all liability for acts or defaults in the administration of the company, even if the liquidation remains ongoing and the company has not been dissolved.
United Overseas Bank Ltd v Xu Yuanchen and another [2026] SGHCR 5
The court held that in assessing general damages for defamation of a corporate claimant, the court should consider the nature and gravity of the defamation, the standing of the parties, the mode and extent of publication, and the conduct of the defendant, while excluding the cour
Djony Gunawan v Christina Lesmana [2026] SGHCR 4
The court held that a claim based on the enforcement of a Settlement Agreement is not res judicata or an abuse of process where the previous proceedings determined a different issue (resulting trust vs. contractual enforcement) and the Settlement Agreement was not substantively a
WWL v AAE and another [2026] SGHCR 3
The court has the inherent power to grant a case management stay of civil proceedings in favour of ongoing divorce proceedings where there is a substantial overlap of issues, to ensure the efficient and fair resolution of the dispute as a whole.
Berard, Corey Mathew v Tidewater Offshore Operations Pte Ltd [2026] SGHCR 2
The court held that the limitation period under s 24A(2) of the Limitation Act 1959 is not stopped by the commencement of foreign proceedings, and that the claimant had constructive knowledge of the defendant's identity and the facts supporting the claim well before the expiry of
XMU v XMV [2026] SGHCF 8
The court held that while a pre-nuptial agreement is a relevant factor under s 112 of the Women's Charter, it does not detract from the court's ultimate power to divide assets equitably, and the weight accorded depends on the circumstances of execution.