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Changhe International Investments Pte Ltd (fka Druidstone Pte Ltd) v Banque International A Luxembourg Bil (Asia) Ltd [2000] SGHC 158
An assistant registrar lacks jurisdiction to vary or overturn the order of another assistant registrar; the proper course for a party aggrieved by such an order is to file an appeal.
Siew Yit Beng v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 157
The court held that the appellant's confession was admissible and that her consent to sexual intercourse was not vitiated under s 90(a) of the Penal Code, as she understood the nature of the act and engaged in it voluntarily in exchange for medical treatment.
The Management Corporation Strata Title No 607 v Tan Kia Sai and Others [2000] SGHC 156
The court determined the scope of an easement granted in a deed of indenture, holding that it included the right to park vehicles but not to store goods.
Public Prosecutor v Tay Beng Guan Albert [2000] SGHC 155
A plea of guilt has little or no mitigating value when the accused is caught red-handed, and offences involving high degrees of planning and potential for repeated viewing of private moments merit deterrent custodial sentences.
Public Prosecutor v Heah Lian Khin [2000] SGHC 154
The phrase 'previous inconsistent or contradictory statement' in s 147(3) of the Evidence Act encompasses a witness who deliberately and falsely claims an inability to recall material facts, allowing such a statement to be admitted as substantive evidence.
Emjay Enterprises Pte Ltd v Thakral Brothers (Private) Ltd and Others [2000] SGHC 153
In Emjay Enterprises Pte Ltd v Thakral Brothers (Private) Ltd [2000] SGHC 153, the court dismissed the plaintiffs' claim, ruling that the defendants' Anton Piller-style order took priority. The case clarifies the timing requirements for creditor priority under the Debtors Act.
Yow Mee Lan v Chen Kai Buan [2000] SGHC 152
The court held that the starting point for division of matrimonial assets is not an assumption of equal contribution, but rather a broad-brush approach considering all factors under s 112 of the Women's Charter to achieve a just and equitable division.
Choong Wai Phwee And Others (Trustees of Cheng Liam Um Vegetarian Temple) v Chileon Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 151
The absence of power of a charity trustee to sell trust property does not make the sale void, but voidable. An agreement to sell charity land is valid even if the power of sale is not yet obtained, provided it is obtained by the time of conveyance.
Leong Mei Chuan v David Chan Texk Hock [2000] SGHC 150
The court held that an application to amend a notice of appeal that effectively seeks to appeal against a part of a decision out of time must satisfy the requirements for extending time for filing a notice of appeal, including considering the length of delay, reasons for delay, c
CIC Video International v Forward International Singapore Pte Ltd and Another [2000] SGHC 15
In CIC Video International v Forward International Singapore Pte Ltd and Another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of No catchword.
Public Prosecutor v Ong Li Xia and Another [2000] SGHC 149
The court held that youthful offenders who engage in vicious, sadistic violence causing serious harm without provocation should receive deterrent custodial sentences, and that the court's power to impose such sentences under the CPC is not contingent on proving the offender is of
Rizal bin Abdul Razak v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 148
The court affirmed the conviction for rape and abetment of rape, finding that the victim's identification of the appellant was reliable and corroborated by the co-accused's testimony.
Silver Stream Air-Conditional Restaurant (In Receivership) v Ong Kay Eng (Ng Chiow Tong, Third Party) [2000] SGHC 147
The court found that the Third Party had properly accounted for the partnership funds and that the Defendant's claim was unsubstantiated.
Projection Pte Ltd v The Tai Ping Insurance Company Limited [2000] SGHC 146
In Projection Pte Ltd v The Tai Ping Insurance Company Limited [2000] SGHC 146, the High Court dismissed the plaintiffs' claim, ruling they failed to prove a binding compromise agreement existed. The court cited a lack of essential contract elements and drew adverse inferences from witness absences.
Sime Darby Edible Products Ltd v Ngo Chew Hong Edible Oil Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 145
The court held that the trade mark 'Royal Spoon' is not devoid of any distinctive character and that there is no likelihood of confusion with the applicant's earlier trade mark.
Chua Choon Lim Robert v MN Swami and Others [2000] SGHC 144
The High Court has inherent jurisdiction to prevent the initiation of civil proceedings which are vexatious, frivolous or likely to constitute an abuse of the process of court, including the power to make an order prohibiting new proceedings without leave of the court.
Gunalan s/o Govindarajoo v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 143
Breach proceedings under s 44(2)(a) of the CYPA do not amount to a criminal conviction for the purposes of the autrefois convict doctrine, as they involve a transfer order based on the suitability of the institution rather than an adjudication of guilt for a specific offence.
Hassan bin Ahmad v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 142
A police officer who receives periodic payments from a private individual and subsequently uses his official position to perform favours for that individual is guilty of corruption under s 6(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
MFH Marine Pte Ltd v Asmoniah bin Mohamad [2000] SGHC 141
The court held that the statutory prohibition in the Workmen's Compensation Act against commencing civil action while a compensation claim is pending does not suspend the running of the limitation period for the civil action.
Tan Chong Realty Pte Ltd v Victory Industrial Co Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 140
The court held the defendants liable for damages caused to a warehouse floor due to overloading. Consequently, the defendants were ordered to compensate the plaintiffs for the full cost of the necessary repairs.
Pan-United Shipyard Pte Ltd v India International Insurance Pte Ltd [2000] SGHC 14
The High Court dismissed the claim, ruling that the insurance policy's indemnity was restricted to liabilities incurred in the capacity of 'Owner'. It did not cover losses arising from the plaintiff's role as a ship repairer.
Sivalingam Suresh v Public Prosecutor [2000] SGHC 139
An appellate court will not disturb findings of fact unless they are clearly reached against the weight of the evidence, and in sexual offences, it is dangerous to convict on the complainant's evidence alone unless it is unusually compelling.
Peh Chui Choo v Kuah Peng Ah [2000] SGHC 138
A husband who deliberately divests his assets to avoid maintenance obligations cannot seek a downward variation of a maintenance order because the change in circumstances is his own creation.
Public Prosecutor v Low Hong Siah [2000] SGHC 137
The accused was found guilty of trafficking in a controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act based on evidence of possession and self-incriminating statements.