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Lim Yan Yi Michelle v Leow Quek Siong and another [2025] SGHC 118
For an express trust to be created, the three certainties (intention, subject matter, and objects) must be present. In the context of bankruptcy, claims of express trusts over assets must be supported by clear evidence of the settlor's intention, and the court will approach such
Public Prosecutor v CQW [2025] SGHC 117
In Public Prosecutor v CQW, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Statements, Criminal Law — Offences.
Toh Lam Seng v Public Prosecutor and another appeal [2025] SGHC 116
The court held that the victim's evidence was unusually convincing despite inconsistencies, and that the appellant's lack of remorse and high risk of reoffending warranted preventive detention over corrective training.
Re Nagarani d/o Karuppiah (Maybank Singapore Ltd and others, non-parties) and another matter [2025] SGHC 115
The court held that an extension of an interim order under the IRDA requires a serious and viable proposal, and that the claimants failed to demonstrate this as their proposals were contingent on failed schemes of arrangement and faced strong creditor opposition.
Tradesmen Pte Ltd v Ten-League Corporations Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 114
In Tradesmen Pte Ltd v Ten-League Corporations Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 114, the High Court restrained a bond call, ruling the instrument was an indemnity bond requiring proof of actual loss, rather than an on-demand bond. The court also clarified the interplay between bond calls and adjudication.
Tan Tse Haw v Peh Tian Swee and another [2025] SGHC 113
The court held that for the purposes of an unless order, the 'plain and obvious' test applies to determine if a party has complied with a production order. The court cannot resolve disputes as to the sufficiency of discovery based on contentious affidavits at an interlocutory sta
Cheng Tze Tzuen v Dang Lan Anh [2025] SGHC 112
In Cheng Tze Tzuen v Dang Lan Anh, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Probate and Administration — Intestate succession, Family Law — Void marriage.
Booi Yee Tze Diana v Lee Zhen Lin Anthony [2025] SGHC 111
The court found the defendant fully liable for negligence in a road traffic accident, rejecting the defendant's version of events and finding no contributory negligence on the part of the claimant.
Tarun Hotchand Chainani v Avinderpal Singh s/o Ranjit Singh and others [2025] SGHC 110
The court determined the principal sums and profits due from the first defendant to the company in a wilful default account, clarifying the burden of proof for falsification and surcharging of accounts.
Lee Sim Leng v SMRT Buses Ltd [2025] SGHC 11
In Lee Sim Leng v SMRT Buses Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Damages — Measure of damages.
Far East Opus Pte Ltd v Kuvera Properties Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 109
The court held that claims under s 2 of the Misrepresentation Act are statutory in nature and founded on contract, thus subject to the six-year limitation period under s 6(1)(a) of the Limitation Act. Furthermore, s 24A(3)(b) of the Limitation Act applies to s 2(1) claims but not
Tia Oon Lai v Tia Sock Kiu Sally (personal representative of Su Ye Chu, deceased) and others [2025] SGHC 108
In Tia Oon Lai v Tia Sock Kiu Sally [2025] SGHC 108, the High Court ordered the Estate and Sally to account for rental proceeds while dismissing claims against the third defendant, clarifying the evidentiary threshold for fiduciary duties in family financial management.
Shri Bajrang Power and Ispat Ltd v Steel Corp Ltd [2025] SGHC 107
In Shri Bajrang Power and Ispat Ltd v Steel Corp Ltd [2025] SGHC 107, the Singapore High Court awarded US$1,050,000 in damages, ruling that compensation must reflect actual losses from mitigation rather than theoretical market price differences for non-resale goods.
Public Prosecutor v CFE [2025] SGHC 106
In Public Prosecutor v CFE, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Statements, Criminal Law — Offences.
Petrotech Marine Services Sdn Bhd v Wong Wai Leng (trading as Win Services & Agency) and another and another matter [2025] SGHC 105
The judgment in Petrotech Marine Services Sdn Bhd v Wong Wai Leng (trading as Win Services & Agency) and another and another matter [2025] SGHC 105 represents a significant judicial examination of the boundaries of director fiduciary duties and the mechanics of multi-party unlawf
Re Taylor, Joshua James and another (Official Receiver, non-party) [2025] SGHC 104
The court held that no trust was created over the cryptocurrencies held by the liquidators, as there was no certainty of intention to create a trust, and legal and beneficial title remained with the customers.
DOM v DON [2025] SGHC 103
In DOM v DON, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Award.
Haji Muhammad Faisal Bin Johar v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 102
In Haji Muhammad Faisal Bin Johar v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Appeal ; Criminal Law — Offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Public Prosecutor v China Railway Tunnel Group Co Ltd (Singapore Branch) [2025] SGHC 101
The Tom-Reck test remains the operative test for corporate attribution in the criminal context in Singapore, focusing on whether the wrongdoer is the directing mind and will of the company within their appropriate sphere.
Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Isnalli David [2025] SGHC 100
In Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Isnalli David, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing.
Tan Tung Wee Eddie v Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC 10
An employer is justified in dismissing an employee for gross misconduct where the employee has breached express contractual confidentiality obligations by accessing patient records without authorisation, and the employer has followed its internal disciplinary procedures.
Tan Tse Haw v Peh Tian Swee and another [2025] SGHCR 9
In Tan Tse Haw v Peh Tian Swee [2025] SGHCR 9, the court granted an unless order against the Respondent for persistent discovery failures. The ruling mandates compliance within 21 days, failing which the Respondent's pleadings will be struck out and judgment entered for the Applicant.
Tio Geok Hong Bryan v Korbett Pte Ltd and another and another suit [2025] SGHCR 8
The court held that an errant fiduciary may be made to account for profits which he had notionally received, and that the burden of proof lies on the fiduciary to show that the profit is not one for which he should account.
The “Swift Winchester” [2025] SGHCR 7
A claimant who has commenced court proceedings may apply for a stay of those proceedings in favour of arbitration under s 6 of the International Arbitration Act, provided the claim is sufficiently crystallised.