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Arki-Tech International Pte Ltd v Rentak Tebrau Sdn Bhd [2025] SGHC 233
In Arki-Tech International Pte Ltd v Rentak Tebrau Sdn Bhd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — Building and construction contracts, Contract — Contractual terms.
United Overseas Bank Ltd v Lippo Marina Collection Pte Ltd and others [2025] SGHC 232
The court held that damages for conspiracy should be assessed on the basis of the actual purchase price (APP) loans basis, and that statutory interest is only payable on the net sum of damages after deductions for mitigation failures.
Public Prosecutor v Fok Jin Jin Dhanabalan [2025] SGHC 231
In Public Prosecutor v Fok Jin Jin Dhanabalan [2025] SGHC 231, the High Court sentenced the accused to 15 years’ imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane for rape, while ordering $18,524.12 in compensation for the victim’s medical and therapy expenses despite claims of financial inability.
Law Society of Singapore v Tan Jeh Yaw [2025] SGHC 230
In Law Society of Singapore v Tan Jeh Yaw, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Legal Profession — Disciplinary proceedings, Legal Profession — Show cause action.
FXA Investment Holdings Pte Ltd v Tan Wei Cheong (in his capacity as a joint and several liquidator of Fusionex Pte Ltd (in liquidation)) and others [2025] SGHC 23
The High Court allowed FXA Investment Holdings' application, overturning the liquidators' rejection of its Proof of Debt. The Court directed the partial admission of the claim, awarding $110,701.54 for rent and fees, and $49,582.19 for agency mitigation costs following a repudiatory breach.
Paulus Tannos v The State [2025] SGHC 229
In Paulus Tannos v The State, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Extradition.
Re Drivetrain LLC [2025] SGHC 228
The court recognised US Chapter 11 proceedings as foreign non-main proceedings under the Model Law, finding that the debtor's COMI was in Singapore despite the registered office being the only remaining connection, and that the US proceedings were comparable to those in Tantleff.
Public Prosecutor v ZH Builders Pte Ltd and another appeal [2025] SGHC 227
The court established a sentencing framework for corporate offenders under the Building Control Act, adapting the framework from the Workplace Safety and Health Act, and emphasised that culpability is high where non-compliance is deliberate and involves concealment.
Liau Beng Chye v Chua Wei Jiea and another appeal [2025] SGHC 226
The High Court allowed appeals in Liau Beng Chye v Chua Wei Jiea [2025] SGHC 226, ordering a re-trial to investigate potential illegality in loan agreements. The court clarified that double rent and damages for failure to yield up are mutually exclusive, and emphasized the need for proper joinder.
Chang Jiunn Jye v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 225
In Chang Jiunn Jye v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Words and Phrases — Carrying on a business, Criminal Law — Statutory offences.
Koh You Quan (executor of the estate of Ang Geok Kheng, deceased) v Koh Hock Meng [2025] SGHC 224
The court declined to grant declarations of trust in an uncontested originating application due to insufficient evidence and unresolved factual disputes, ordering the conversion of the application into an originating claim.
See Jen Sen v Prudential Assurance Co Singapore (Pte) Ltd [2025] SGHC 223
The High Court dismissed both the Claimant's claim for AL-LTI Scheme payments and Prudential's counterclaim for breach of contract. The court ruled the Claimant failed to meet payment conditions but protected his right to whistleblow to the MAS without breaching his agency agreement.
Kalaichelven Genesan v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 222
In Kalaichelven Genesan v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Gurpreet Gill Maag and others v McKee, Ian [2025] SGHC 221
The court dismissed the claims for inducement of breach of contract, breach of confidentiality, malicious falsehood, and defamation, finding that the claimants failed to prove the elements of the torts or that the defendant's actions were protected by qualified privilege or fair
Selvam LLC v AMLA Pte Ltd and another appeal [2025] SGHC 220
The court held that proportionality in solicitor-and-client costs assessment is not solely determined by the quantum of damages awarded, but must consider all circumstances, including the importance of the litigation to the client, while noting that client importance does not gra
Oh Hin Kwan Gilbert v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 22
In Oh Hin Kwan Gilbert v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Kardachi, Jason Aleksander (as private trustee in bankruptcy of Rajesh Bothra) and another v Deepak Mishra and others and another matter [2025] SGHC 218
Leave of court is required to commence arbitration proceedings against a trustee in bankruptcy, and while such leave may be granted retrospectively, it will not be granted where the applicant fails to show a prima facie arguable case.
Tan Hai Peng Micheal and another (as the executors of the estate of Tan Thuan Teck, deceased) v Tan Cheong Joo and another and other matters [2025] SGHC 217
The legal burden of proving that a lender is not an 'excluded moneylender' under the Moneylenders Act lies on the borrower.
Sun Weiyeh v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 216
In Sun Weiyeh v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences ; Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Re Tan Yi Lin Cheryl and another [2025] SGHC 215
A trustee's application to sell trust property solely for the purpose of capital gain is insufficient grounds for court approval, especially where there is a lack of full disclosure regarding personal assets and liabilities.
Landscape Engineering Pte Ltd v Dot Safety Solutions Pte Ltd and another [2025] SGHC 214
The court held that O 4 r 3(3)(b) of the ROC 2021 contains two disjunctive elements: whether the officer has sufficient executive or administrative capacity (referring to the officer's role/position) and whether the officer is a proper person to represent the company (referring t
Zhongshan Shengwang Electrical Appliance Co Ltd and another v Phua Kian Chey Colin and another [2025] SGHC 213
The court held that the privilege against self-incrimination can be invoked in committal proceedings, even where the threat of sanction arises within the same proceedings. However, a party may impliedly waive this privilege by asserting positive defences on affidavit that are inc
Kwon Do Hyeong v Covenson Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 212
In Kwon Do Hyeong v Covenson Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Land — Sale of land ; Landlord and Tenant — Recovery of possession.
P L B Vipula Manukularatne (in his capacity as the executor of the estate of K Manukularatne, deceased) v P L B Sarath Manukularatne and another matter [2025] SGHC 211
A claim for mesne profits or damages must follow a cause of action, and an Originating Application is not the appropriate procedure for a claim of trespass where material facts are in dispute.