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Public Prosecutor v DGH and another [2025] SGHC 140
The court held that the complainant's evidence was unusually convincing and corroborated by the accused persons' own admissions in their VRI statements, establishing that the sexual acts were committed without valid consent.
Vibrant Group Ltd v Tong Chi Ho and others [2025] SGHC 14
The judgment in Vibrant Group Ltd v Tong Chi Ho and others [2025] SGHC 14 serves as a definitive exploration of the evidentiary consequences attending a "no case to answer" submission in the context of systemic corporate fraud. The dispute originated from the acquisition of Black
DLS v DLT [2025] SGHC 139
A party is precluded by issue estoppel from re-litigating the issue of apparent bias if it has already been decided against them in a final and conclusive judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Hertel Singapore Pte Ltd (now known as Altrad Services Singapore Pte Ltd) and another v Cheng Swee Guan and others [2025] SGHC 138
The High Court dismissed an appeal against an Assistant Registrar's decision to grant permission for Further and Better Particulars. The court ruled that procedural irregularities do not warrant setting aside an order unless substantial injustice is proven, affirming judicial autonomy in case manage
Lun Yaodong Clarence v Law Society of Singapore [2025] SGHC 137
The court held that an applicant for judicial review must establish an arguable and prima facie case of reasonable suspicion, and that the Review Committee's function is to act as a sifting mechanism to weed out frivolous complaints.
Law Society of Singapore v Yeo Poh Tiang (alias Yang Baozhen) [2025] SGHC 136
False attestation by a solicitor, even if done with a belief in the client's intent, constitutes dishonesty and grossly improper conduct warranting disciplinary sanction.
Ng En You Jeremiah (alias Huang Enyou) v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 135
The court established a two-step sentencing framework for dangerous driving causing death by a serious offender, using sentencing bands based on seriousness and alcohol levels, and confirmed that the PG Guidelines apply to such offences without further calibration.
Poo Tze Chiang v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 134
In Poo Tze Chiang v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Public Prosecutor v Lin Pengli Barrie and another appeal [2025] SGHC 133
The court held that deterrence is the dominant sentencing consideration for animal cruelty offences under the Animals and Birds Act, and that sentences must be proportionate to the gravity of the offence, which includes the nature of the violence and the vulnerability of the vict
Re USP Group Ltd (in judicial management) (United Overseas Bank Ltd, non-party) [2025] SGHC 132
The court may grant sanction for a transaction proposed by judicial managers under s 99(5) IRDA if the judicial managers have the power to act, act honestly and reasonably in the interests of creditors, and there are special reasons or unusual circumstances justifying court sanct
Tang Huixian and others v Soka Gakkai Singapore [2025] SGHC 131
The court's supervisory jurisdiction over religious associations is contractual in nature. The court will not adjudicate on religious doctrine but will ensure compliance with the association's constitution and the implied rules of natural justice.
Ismail bin Jamaludin v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 130
In Ismail bin Jamaludin v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
ATT Systems (S’pore) Pte Ltd and another v Centricore (S) Pte Ltd and others [2025] SGHC 13
The court held that a bifurcated approach applies to breach of confidence claims, distinguishing between wrongful gain and wrongful loss interests, and that the plaintiffs successfully established breach of confidence and employment contract obligations by the defendants.
Lee Pheng Lip Ian v Singapore Medical Council [2025] SGHC 129
In Lee Pheng Lip Ian v Singapore Medical Council, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Professions — Medical profession and practice.
Madison Pacific Trust Ltd and others v David Salim and another [2025] SGHC 128
Case Details * Citation: [2025] SGHC 128 * Case Number: Originating Application No 891 of 2023 (Summons No 1067 of 2025) * Decision Date: 7 July 2025 * Court: General Division of the High Court of
Ng Yu Zhi v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 127
In Ng Yu Zhi v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Bail, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Criminal motions.
Lee Say Yng v Lee Cheng Mui [2025] SGHC 126
The court held that a co-owner commits trespass by ouster when their conduct, objectively viewed, unequivocally denies the other co-owner's title or effectively prevents them from residing in the property.
Foo Diana v Woo Mui Chan [2025] SGHC 125
Where a claim is commenced in the High Court but the damages awarded fall within the jurisdiction of the State Courts, the general practice is to award costs on the applicable State Courts scale unless sufficient reason is shown to justify the High Court scale.
Tao Yuegang v United Tec Construction Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 124
The court found that the Claimant failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the alleged workplace accident occurred, and even if it had, the Defendant was not negligent.
Louis Vuitton Malletier v Ng Hoe Seng (formerly trading as EMCASE SG) [2025] SGHC 122
In Louis Vuitton Malletier v Ng Hoe Seng (formerly trading as EMCASE SG), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Damages — Assessment; Intellectual Property — Trade marks and trade names.
Public Prosecutor v Gumede Sthembiso Joel [2025] SGHC 121
Forfeiture of property under s 364 of the Criminal Procedure Code is discretionary and should be exercised to serve punitive, deterrent, and preventive purposes, even if the items are ubiquitous or inexpensive, provided they are directly related and substantially connected to the
Re CKR Paints & Coating Specialist Pte Ltd (Maybank Singapore Ltd and others, non-parties) [2025] SGHC 120
The court dismissed an application for leave to convene a creditors' meeting under s 210(1) of the Companies Act 1967 because there was no realistic prospect of the proposed scheme receiving the requisite approval from creditors, given the staunch opposition from major creditors
Banner (China) Investment Co Ltd v Ang Tjun Min Jimmy [2025] SGHC 12
The court has the power to direct the process for obtaining signature specimens for handwriting analysis, and a party does not have an absolute right to select the specimens to be used.
Ngor Shing Rong Jake v Wong Mei Lee Millie [2025] SGHC 119
A resulting trust arises where a party contributes to the purchase price of a property without donative intent, even if the property is registered in a 99:1 ratio for security purposes. The claim is not precluded by illegality if the illegal purpose (understamping) was merely con