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Public Prosecutor v CRH [2024] SGHC 34
In Public Prosecutor v CRH, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing, Statutory Interpretation — Penal statutes.
Hang Huo Investment Pte Ltd v Wong Pheng Cheong Martin [2024] SGHC 32
In Hang Huo Investment Pte Ltd v Wong Pheng Cheong Martin, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Companies — Receiver and manager, Statutory Interpretation — Construction of statute.
DGX v DGY [2024] SGHC 17
In DGX v DGY, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Conflict of Laws — Foreign judgment, Statutory Interpretation — Construction of statute.
Nagarajan Murugesan v Grand Rich Electrical & Engineering Pte Ltd and others [2023] SGHC 36
A deemed owner of a property who receives a cash grant for rental relief under s 19D(1) of the CTMA is not a tenant for the purposes of ss 19H and 19J of the CTMA and is not entitled to further rental waiver.
The Inquiry Pte Ltd v Attorney-General and another matter [2023] SGHC 247
The High Court held that in an appeal under s 17 of the POFMA, the court must determine whether the subject material contained the subject statement at the time it was first communicated, and post-issuance amendments (such as addenda) are not relevant to this determination.
Xu Yuan Chen (alias Terry Xu) v Attorney-General [2023] SGHC 200
The court dismissed the appellant's appeal against a Correction Direction issued under the POFMA, finding that the subject statements were false and that the appellant failed to establish a prima facie case for setting aside the direction.
The "Seaway" [2003] SGHC 315
In The "Seaway" [2003] SGHC 315, the High Court dismissed the defendants' appeal regarding limitation of liability under the Merchant Shipping Act. Despite the ruling, the court ordered the defendants to pay the plaintiffs' costs, as they failed on the primary issue that dominated the appeal.
Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No 2192 v Regenthill Properties Pte Ltd [2002] SGHC 26
Section 37(4) of the Land Titles (Strata) Act requires developers to hand over accounting records relating to the building to the management corporation upon its formation.
Public Prosecutor v Tsao Kok Wah [2001] SGHC 27
In Public Prosecutor v Tsao Kok Wah [2001], the High Court ruled that mandatory enhanced sentencing under section 458A of the Penal Code applies to attempted housebreaking. The court allowed the prosecution's appeal, imposing six strokes of caning to reflect the equal culpability of attempted crimes
Japura Development Pte Ltd v Singapore Telecommunications Ltd [2000] SGHC 84
Section 107(1) of the 1992 Act brings pre-existing installations within the scope of the Act and cures failures to comply with procedural requirements in relation to those installations.
Singapore Democratic Party v Attorney-General
The Court held that the respondent bears the burden of proof in POFMA appeal proceedings to establish that a statement is false, and that the standard of proof is on the balance of probabilities.
Wham Kwok Han Jolovan v Public Prosecutor [2022] SGHC 241
In Wham Kwok Han Jolovan v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Statutory Interpretation — Construction of statute, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Appeal.
Sabrina Sim Xin Huey v Public Prosecutor [2022] SGHC 240
In Sabrina Sim Xin Huey v Public Prosecutor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Statutory Interpretation — Construction of statute, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Appeal.
Public Prosecutor v BAB [2016] SGHC 61
In Public Prosecutor v BAB, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Criminal Law — Statutory offences, Statutory Interpretation — Construction of statute.
Soon Ah See and another v Diao Yanmei [2016] SGHC 185
In Soon Ah See v Diao Yanmei [2016] SGHC 185, the Court ruled that a marriage of convenience does not trigger the automatic revocation of a CPF nomination under the CPF Act. The Court upheld the nomination in favor of the plaintiffs, confirming that statutory protections apply only to genuine unions
Mah Kiat Seng v Attorney-General and others [2023] SGHC 14
In Mah Kiat Seng v Attorney-General and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Statutory Interpretation — Construction of statute, Tort — Assault and battery.
Tan Chee Heong v Chen Hua [2023] SGHC 118
In Tan Chee Heong v Chen Hua [2023] SGHC 118, the High Court affirmed that claimants may abandon excess claims to meet District Court limits via notice without amending pleadings. It also ruled that contributory negligence reductions apply to total assessed damages, not the statutory cap.
Kori Construction (S) Pte Ltd v Nam Hong Construction & Engineering Pte Ltd [2015] SGHC 25
In Kori Construction (S) Pte Ltd v Nam Hong Construction & Engineering Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Building and Construction Law — statutes and regulations, Statutory Interpretation.
The Attorney-General v The Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council [2015] SGHC 137
The High Court dismissed the Attorney-General's application against AHPETC, ruling that the MND failed to establish a legal basis for the requested declarations. The court held that its discretionary power to grant declarations will not be exercised if they serve no practical or useful purpose.
Kee Yau Chong v S H Interdeco Pte Ltd [2013] SGHC 218
In Kee Yau Chong v S H Interdeco Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Statutory Interpretation — Construction of Statute, Statutory Interpretation — Definitions.
Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd v Ong Boon Lin Lester [2013] SGHC 163
In Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd v Ong Boon Lin Lester, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Contract — illegality and public policy, Statutory Interpretation — definitions.
Low Guang Hong David and others v Suryono Wino Goei [2012] SGHC 93
In Low Guang Hong David and others v Suryono Wino Goei, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Probate and Administration — intestate succession, Statutory Interpretation — definitions.
Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd v Ong Boon Lin Lester [2011] SGHC 73
In Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd v Ong Boon Lin Lester, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Statutory Interpretation — Construction of Statute.
Xu Ren Li v Nakano Singapore (Pte) Ltd [2011] SGHC 197
In Xu Ren Li v Nakano Singapore (Pte) Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Employment Law, Statutory Interpretation.