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DLS v DLT and another matter [2025] SGHC 61
The Singapore High Court dismissed a contractor's application to set aside an arbitral award, rejecting claims of apparent bias. The court affirmed the finality of the arbitral decision, ruling that an arbitrator's late discovery of a connection does not retrospectively invalidate a unanimous award.
Public Prosecutor v Foo Li Ping and another matter [2025] SGHC 60
The court established sentencing principles for the offence of allowing the death of a child under s 304C of the Penal Code, emphasizing that culpability is assessed based on the offender's awareness of the risk of grievous hurt and their failure to protect the victim.
Re Dasin Retail Trust Management Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 6
A trustee-manager of a business trust is a 'company' within the meaning of Part 5 of the IRDA and may apply for a moratorium under s 64 of the IRDA in respect of liabilities incurred in its capacity as trustee-manager.
DJY v DJZ and another [2025] SGHC 59
The test for an Erinford injunction involves a balancing exercise of the prejudice caused to parties, in addition to considering the likelihood of success on appeal and whether the appeal would be rendered nugatory.
Orexim Trading Ltd v Mahavir Port and Terminal Pte Ltd & Others [2025] SGHC 58
The court held that conveyances made with the intent to defraud creditors are voidable under s 73B of the CLPA, and that sham transactions where parties do not intend to create the legal relations they appear to create are void.
Kok Chiang Loong v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 57
In Kok Chiang Loong v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Appeal, Criminal Law — Statutory offences.
See Kian Kok v Public Prosecutor and another matter [2025] SGHC 56
The court held that fresh evidence is not necessary if it does not satisfy the criteria of relevance and reliability, and that general deterrence is the dominant sentencing consideration for fraudulent tenancy offences.
Public Prosecutor v Ong Eng Siew [2025] SGHC 55
In Public Prosecutor v Ong Eng Siew, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Wong Joo Wan (as liquidator of Envy Hospitality Holdings Pte Ltd (in members’ voluntary liquidation)) v Lim Siong Heng Raymond and another [2025] SGHC 52
The court affirmed the liquidator's rejection of a creditor's proof of debt and admission of another creditor's proof of debt, finding that the liquidator's decisions were correct and that the application was of advantage to the liquidation.
Sunrise Plus (Pte) Ltd v The Sunrider Corp dba Sunrider International [2025] SGHC 51
In Sunrise Plus (Pte) Ltd v The Sunrider Corp [2025] SGHC 51, the High Court allowed the appeal on passing off (s 8(7)(a)) due to insufficient evidence of goodwill, but dismissed the appeal on s 8(2)(b), ultimately refusing the registration of the Appellant's trade mark applications.
Valency International Pte Ltd v JSW International Tradecorp Pte Ltd and others [2025] SGHC 50
The High Court dismissed Valency International’s claims against JSW and Oldendorff but ruled in its favour against Unicorn for USD2.69m regarding cargo release without bills of lading. The case clarifies legal thresholds for implied agreements and conspiracy to injure in shipping disputes.
Aastar Trading Pte Ltd v Olam Global Agri Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 5
The court may adjourn enforcement proceedings under s 31(5) of the IAA pending the outcome of setting aside proceedings in the seat court if it is proper to do so, balancing factors such as the bona fides of the challenge, the merits of the challenge, the risk of dissipation of a
Re Compuage Infocom Ltd and another [2025] SGHC 49
The court held that the Indian Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) qualifies as a 'foreign proceeding' under the UNCITRAL Model Law, and the Resolution Professional is a 'foreign representative'. The court granted recognition but declined to grant immediate relief for
Public Prosecutor v Ng Soon Kiat [2025] SGHC 48
In Public Prosecutor v Ng Soon Kiat, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing, Criminal Law— Offences.
Sun Yongjian and another v Goh Seng Heng [2025] SGHC 47
The court held that while the defendant established a prima facie defence, the inordinate and inexcusable delay in applying to set aside the default judgment, combined with the prejudice to the claimants that could not be remedied by costs, justified the court's refusal to exerci
Kwee Seng Chio Peter v Lai Seng Kwoon (in his capacity as private trustee in bankruptcy of the estate of Kwee Hui Ling Karen) and another matter [2025] SGHC 46
The High Court dismissed claims by Kwee Seng Chio Peter, ruling that disputed properties were gifts to the bankrupt, Ms Kwee. Justice Philip Jeyaretnam held that the claimant failed to establish a trust, as expectations of control do not negate a child's beneficial ownership of transferred assets.
Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Sufian bin Hussain [2025] SGHC 45
The court held that the principle of escalation justifies a longer term of corrective training for persistent offenders, provided the sentence remains proportionate to the gravity of the instant offence.
Law Society of Singapore v Chen Kok Siang Joseph and another matter [2025] SGHC 44
A solicitor who engages in dishonest conduct, prefers their own interests over their client's, and fails to supervise staff in a way that allows for the unauthorized practice of law, is unfit to remain on the roll of advocates and solicitors.
Zhong Renhai and others v Goh Sock Ngee and others [2025] SGHC 43
A worldwide freezing order (WFO) and proprietary injunction (PI) may be upheld where the claimant establishes a good arguable case and a real risk of dissipation, supported by evidence of dishonesty, and where the balance of convenience favours the injunction.
Ang Tien Sin v Lai Kin Sin and others [2025] SGHC 42
The court held that the removal of a director under Article 74 of the Company's Articles of Association at a General Meeting requires only an ordinary resolution, not a special resolution.
Hayate Partners Pte Ltd v Rajan Sunil Kumar [2025] SGHC 41
The court held that an employee breached contractual and equitable obligations of confidence by retaining confidential information after employment termination, despite the absence of express contractual prohibitions against accessing or downloading such information for non-work
Shipworks Engineering Pte Ltd and another v Sembcorp Marine Integrated Yard Pte Ltd and another and other suits [2025] SGHC 40
The court determined the quantum of damages owed between parties following a previous judgment, resolving disputes over timesheet validity, administrative charges, and specific work order claims.
Glassberg, Jonathan William v UBS AG, Singapore Branch [2025] SGHC 4
The court held that the defendant bank did not owe a contractual or tortious duty of care to the plaintiff regarding an investment recommended by a relationship manager, as the manager lacked actual or ostensible authority and the bank's terms expressly disclaimed such liability.
Java Asset Holding Ltd v Sin David [2025] SGHC 39
The court held that the 'serious possibility' threshold for an expedited bankruptcy application under s 314 IRDA is lower than the 'real risk' threshold for a Mareva injunction, and that the test is objective based on facts reasonably known to the creditor.