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Teo Chee Wei Kelvin v Wong Lulong Wilson and another [2025] SGHC 210
The court found that the transfer of the car was a security arrangement rather than an outright sale, and that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties and trust by using the car as security for an unauthorised excess loan.
Maybank Singapore Ltd v Papa Bakerz Pte Ltd and another matter [2025] SGHC 21
The court will generally grant a winding-up order once statutory prerequisites are satisfied, and will only exercise its discretion to adjourn if there is a real prospect of a successful arrangement or repayment plan, rather than dilatory tactics.
Jenny Prawesti v Sauw Tjiauw Koe [2025] SGHC 209
In Jenny Prawesti v Sauw Tjiauw Koe, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Trusts — Express trusts ; Trusts — Constructive trusts, Trusts — Resulting trusts.
Luo Li v Corpbond Holdings Pte Ltd and another (Chan Wing Hang, third party) [2025] SGHC 208
A claim against a third party should not be struck out for no reasonable cause of action if the pleadings disclose a cause of action that has some chance of success, even if the case is weak.
Circles Life Asia Technology Pte Ltd v SearchAsia Consulting Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 207
An 'introduction' under a recruitment contract refers to the introduction of a candidate pursuant to a specific 'hiring cycle', and a fresh hiring cycle can commence when a recruitment agency is re-engaged to facilitate the employment of a candidate for a role previously consider
Lai Kai Jin Michael v Maybank Securities Pte Ltd and another [2025] SGHC 206
The court held that the claimant was bound by the terms of the contract with the brokerage, which required him to review statements and dispute any discrepancies within 14 days. His failure to do so precluded him from disputing the accuracy of the documents, and he could not rely
Law Society of Singapore v Li Zhongsheng [2025] SGHC 205
Misconduct involving dishonesty by a solicitor will almost invariably warrant striking off the Roll, as it reveals a character defect rendering the solicitor unsuitable for the profession.
Park Hotel Management Pte Ltd (in liquidation) and others v Law Ching Hung and others [2025] SGHC 204
The court determined issues of pre-judgment interest, discovery for election of remedies, and costs following a liability judgment. It held that pre-judgment interest should be awarded at the default rate of 5.33% and that the defendants' conduct warranted an award of indemnity c
Homee Pte Ltd v Hah Biang Kian Terence [2025] SGHC 203
The court held that a default judgment should be set aside where there are triable issues regarding the right to terminate a tenancy agreement, and where the delay in applying to set aside the judgment is excusable due to the litigant's unfamiliarity with court processes.
Vivaz Group Holdings Pte Ltd v TripleOne (Cambodia) Investment Pte Ltd (Lee Kok Heng Jeremiah, non-party) [2025] SGHC 202
The court has the inherent power under O 15 r 12(4) of the Rules of Court 2021 to grant permission to file a protective writ on behalf of a company pending the determination of an appeal against the dismissal of a derivative action application, provided there is a real need to pr
Tuffi (Pte) Ltd v Techkon Pte Ltd and another [2025] SGHC 201
The court held that the 2019 Agreement was for a fixed sum rather than a formula, and that the claimant failed to establish any implied term or common mistake warranting adjustment.
Public Prosecutor v Ng Whye Quan [2025] SGHC 200
In Public Prosecutor v Ng Whye Quan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Appeal, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Masoud Rahimi bin Mehrzad and others v Attorney-General [2025] SGHC 20
The court held that the Applicants lacked standing to challenge the constitutionality of the PACC Act Regime because they had not filed any applications subject to the Impugned Provisions at the time of commencing the action, rendering the challenge theoretical.
Tan Hui Meng v Public Prosecutor and another appeal [2025] SGHC 2
The court affirmed that hearsay statements of an unavailable witness are admissible under s 32(1)(j)(iii) of the Evidence Act if it is impracticable to secure their attendance, and that the fabrication of evidence in judicial proceedings warrants severe sentencing to uphold the i
MSA Global LLC (Oman) v Engineering Projects (India) Ltd [2025] SGHC 199
A court may grant a permanent anti-suit injunction where foreign proceedings are brought in breach of an arbitration agreement or amount to vexatious and oppressive conduct, particularly when they constitute a collateral attack on the supervisory court's decisions.
WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd v Grant Thornton Singapore Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 198
An arbitral tribunal does not breach the rules of natural justice by adopting a chain of reasoning that was not explicitly argued by the parties, provided it is based on evidence before the tribunal and does not constitute a dramatic departure from the parties' arguments.
Public Prosecutor v Nguyen Ngoc Giau [2025] SGHC 197
In Public Prosecutor v Nguyen Ngoc Giau, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences ; Criminal Law — General exceptions, Criminal Law — Special exceptions.
Tio Geok Hong Bryan v Korbett Pte Ltd and another and another suit [2025] SGHC 196
The court held that a trust arrangement made after the execution of a trust deed does not automatically revive upon the annulment of a reconveyance deed, and that a trustee must act in good faith for the benefit of all beneficiaries, requiring consent for expenses outside of agre
Duncan, Cameron Lindsay and others v AmazingTech Pte Ltd (under interim judicial management) and another matter [2025] SGHC 195
The court held that interim judicial managers are generally appointed as liquidators in a winding-up application if they are independent, skilled, and have broad creditor support, as this minimizes duplicative work and costs.
LLS Capital Pte Ltd v Chan Swee Lean and another [2025] SGHC 194
The court held that the loan arrangement was not a sham and that the defendants failed to prove illegality under the Moneylenders Act. The court also found the application to set aside the order was an abuse of process due to inordinate delay and failure to raise the issue at the
GEA Ltd and others v Ripple Markets APAC Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 193
The court held that the defendants failed to establish a real or bona fide defence to the summary judgment application, as the alleged oral Cooperation Agreement could not qualify the express terms of the written CTS Agreement and LOC Addendum, and the Deed of Guarantee was not v
Katchu Mohideen Bazeer Ahamed v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 192
In Katchu Mohideen Bazeer Ahamed v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing, Constitutional Law — Equal protection of the law.
Nanyang Commercial Management Pte Ltd v Matex International Ltd [2025] SGHC 190
The court held that shareholders have standing to restrain violations of a company's constitution, but the court retains discretion to refuse such relief if the wrong is purely corporate and better redressed by a derivative action.
Kok Kuan Hwa v Yap Wing Sang [2025] SGHC 19
In Kok Kuan Hwa v Yap Wing Sang, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — Formation ; Contract — Intention to create legal relations, Trusts — Resulting trusts.