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Yap Chai Ling and another v Hou Wa Yi [2015] SGHC 296
In Yap Chai Ling and another v Hou Wa Yi, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family law — Divorce, Conflict of laws — Recognition of foreign divorce judgment.
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v RIDHAUDIN RIDHWAN BIN BAKRI & 3 Ors
The court held that the accused persons were guilty of sexual offences as the complainant was severely intoxicated and lacked the capacity to consent, and the accused persons' claims of consensual sexual activity were not credible.
Simon Suppiah Sunmugam v Chua Geok Teck and another
The court held that the arrest of the plaintiff by the auxiliary police officer was justified under the Criminal Procedure Code as the plaintiff was obstructing the officer in the execution of his duty and there were reasonable grounds for suspicion.
PT Selecta Bestama v Sin Huat Huat Marine Transportation Pte Ltd [2015] SGHC 295
In PT Selecta Bestama v Sin Huat Huat Marine Transportation Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil procedure — Judgment in default of appearance, Conflict of laws — Choice of jurisdiction.
DFD v DFE and another [2023] SGHCR 23
A non-party creditor does not have a sufficient legal interest to be joined as a party to enforcement proceedings of an arbitral award merely because the enforcement might affect the debtor's assets available for distribution in insolvency.
Tiong Swee Eng v Yeo Khee Siang
A settlement agreement made in contemplation of divorce is a contract, and general contractual principles regarding misrepresentation apply. Rescission is a discretionary remedy and will not be granted if it is disproportionate to the nature of the misrepresentation.
NW Corp Pte Ltd v HK Petroleum Enterprises Cooperation Ltd [2023] SGHCR 22
In NW Corp Pte Ltd v HK Petroleum Enterprises Cooperation Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Service, Civil Procedure — Judgments and orders.
Haneda Construction & Machinery Pte Ltd v Huttons Asia Pte Ltd and another [2015] SGHC 294
In Haneda Construction & Machinery Pte Ltd v Huttons Asia Pte Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — Misrepresentation.
Aik Heng Contracts and Services Pte Ltd v Deshin Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd [2015] SGHC 293
In Aik Heng Contracts and Services Pte Ltd v Deshin Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — statutes and regulations.
Bumi Jaya Salvage & Engineering Sdn Bhd v Brave Worth Shipping Co Ltd [2023] SGHCR 21
In Bumi Jaya Salvage & Engineering Sdn Bhd v Brave Worth Shipping Co Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Admiralty and Shipping — Wreck removal, Civil Procedure — Judgments and orders.
QOMPASS Voyage Ltd v APACPAY Pte Ltd [2023] SGHCR 20
In QOMPASS Voyage Ltd v APACPAY Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Stay of proceedings, Conflict of Laws — Choice of jurisdiction.
Public Prosecutor v Sutherson, Sujay Solomon [2015] SGHC 292
In Public Prosecutor v Sutherson, Sujay Solomon, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Offences, Criminal Law — General Exceptions.
The Law Society of Singapore v G B Vasudeven
Dishonesty by a solicitor in the discharge of professional duties, including the creation of fictitious court documents and forgery, warrants the sanction of striking off.
AXY and others v Comptroller of Income Tax [2015] SGHC 291
In AXY and others v Comptroller of Income Tax, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Discovery of documents, Administrative Law — Judicial review.
DBS Bank Ltd v Ong Tze Yaw Bryan [2023] SGHCR 2
In DBS Bank Ltd v Ong Tze Yaw Bryan, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Insolvency Law — Bankruptcy.
Leow Li Yoon v Liu Jiu Chang [2015] SGHC 290
In Leow Li Yoon v Liu Jiu Chang, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Mental Disorders and Treatment — Mental capacity.
Access Medical Pte Ltd and others v MHC Medical Network Pte Ltd [2023] SGHCR 19
In Access Medical Pte Ltd and others v MHC Medical Network Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Pleadings.
AQB v AQC [2015] SGHC 29
In AQB v AQC, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Family Law — custody, Family Law — maintenance.
Singapore Asia Trust Company Pte Ltd v Avium Origins Pte Ltd and another [2023] SGHCR 18
In Singapore Asia Trust Company Pte Ltd v Avium Origins Pte Ltd [2023] SGHCR 18, the court expunged privileged 'without prejudice' extracts from an affidavit and dismissed an application regarding escrow monies, ruling that entitlement issues must be determined via arbitration.
Goel Adesh Kumar v Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd (SATS Security Services Pte Ltd, third party) [2015] SGHC 289
In Goel Adesh Kumar v Resorts World at Sentosa Pte Ltd (SATS Security Services Pte Ltd, third party), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Tort — Assault and battery, Tort — False imprisonment.
Eng’s Wantan Noodle Pte Ltd and another v Eng’s Char Siew Wantan Mee Pte Ltd [2023] SGHCR 17
In Eng’s Wantan Noodle Pte Ltd and another v Eng’s Char Siew Wantan Mee Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Production of Documents, Civil Procedure — Costs.
Cachet Multi Strategy Fund SPC on behalf of Cachet Special Opportunities SP v Feng Shi and others [2023] SGHCR 16
In Cachet Multi Strategy Fund SPC on behalf of Cachet Special Opportunities SP v Feng Shi and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Striking out, Abuse of process — Henderson v Henderson doctrine.
Public Prosecutor v Masoud Rahimi bin Mehrzad and another [2015] SGHC 288
In Public Prosecutor v Masoud Rahimi bin Mehrzad and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences.
Xiang Da Marine Pte Ltd (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation) and another v Zhang Xianming and others [2023] SGHCR 15
In Xiang Da Marine Pte Ltd (in creditors’ voluntary liquidation) and another v Zhang Xianming and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Civil Procedure — Striking out, Insolvency Law — Avoidance of transactions.