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Tan Huixian v Logistics Construction: Winding Up Application and Judicial Manager's Release from Liability
In the General Division of the High Court of Singapore, [2024] SGHC 291, Tan Huixian, in her capacity as judicial manager of Logistics Construction Pte Ltd, applied for a winding-up order against the company. The Official Receiver raised a technical issue regarding the proper claimant. The court clarified that Ms. Tan was the proper claimant and allowed the amendments to reflect this. The court, presided over by Goh Yihan J, granted the winding-up order based on the company's inability to pay its debts and released Ms. Tan from liability in respect of her actions as judicial manager. The court also considered the application for release from liability under ss 104(4) and 112(4) of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018.
Ang Kian Tiong v DBS Bank Ltd: Dispute over Capitalised Interest on Convertible Bonds
In Ang Kian Tiong v DBS Bank Ltd, the High Court of Singapore dismissed Ang Kian Tiong's application against DBS Bank Ltd concerning US$300,263 in accrued finance charges on US$1.6 million guaranteed convertible bonds issued by Innovate Capital Pte Ltd. Ang Kian Tiong sought declarations that DBS Bank held these charges as additional bonds and should act on his instructions regarding them. The court, led by Christopher Tan JC, found insufficient evidence that the additional bonds were ever issued, undermining the factual basis for the declarations sought. The court dismissed the application and will hear parties on costs.
XFF v XFG: Shared Care and Control of Children in Divorce Proceedings
In the Family Justice Courts of the Republic of Singapore, Choo Han Teck J heard Registrar’s Appeal No 14 of 2024 between XFF (Appellant) and XFG (Respondent) regarding interim care arrangements for their two children during divorce proceedings. The mother filed for divorce on 30 August 2023, and interim judgment was granted on 14 February 2024. The father appealed against the district judge’s decision to grant sole care and control to the mother. The High Court allowed the appeal in part, granting shared care and control to both parents, modifying the access orders to allow the father a more active role in the children's care.
XFD v XFE: Division of Matrimonial Assets, Wife & Child Maintenance
In the divorce case of *XFD v XFE*, the Family Division of the High Court of Singapore, presided over by Choo Han Teck J, addressed the division of matrimonial assets and maintenance for the wife and child. The court ordered a 55-45 split of matrimonial assets in favor of the husband, spousal maintenance of S$1,000 per month for two years, and child maintenance to cover the son's insurance policies during his university education. The court determined that it had the power to order maintenance for a child above 21 years old attending university.
Dao Thi Boi v Public Prosecutor: Endangered Species Act & Import Offenses
Dao Thi Boi, owner and director of VNSG Trading Pte Ltd and Song Hong Trading & Logistics Pte Ltd, appealed to the General Division of the High Court of Singapore against her conviction and sentence for importing elephant tusks without a permit, violating s 4(1) of the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act. The High Court, comprising Sundaresh Menon CJ, Tay Yong Kwang JCA, and Steven Chong JCA, dismissed the appeal, holding that knowledge of the contents was not required for an import offense and that the appellant had consented to the importation. The court found that the appellant could not rely on the statutory defense in s 6 of the ESA.
Kassimatis & Fitzgerald v Attorney-General: Ad Hoc Admission for Constitutional Challenge to Misuse of Drugs Act
The Court of Appeal of Singapore dismissed appeals by Theodoros Kassimatis KC and Edward Fitzgerald KC, who sought ad hoc admission to represent Jumaat bin Mohamed Sayed, Saminathan Selvaraju, Datchinamurthy a/l Kataiah, and Lingkesvaran Rajendaren in challenging the constitutionality of sections 18(1) and 18(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act. The Attorney-General and the Law Society of Singapore opposed the admission. The court found that the Appellants did not demonstrate a 'special reason' to justify their admission, given existing precedents and the lack of material impact their representation would have on the case.
XBF v XBE: Appeal Against Orders for Care & Control and Relocation of Children to Indonesia
XBF appealed against the District Court's orders granting XBE care and control of their three children and allowing their relocation to Indonesia. The High Court, presided over by Choo Han Teck J, allowed the appeal, emphasizing that the primary issue was the relocation of the children, not solely care and control. The court found that it was in the children's best interests to remain in Singapore, and that the issue of care and control should be determined in divorce proceedings.
Huttons Asia v Chen Qiming: Stay of Appeal Pending Payment of Costs
In Huttons Asia Pte Ltd v Chen Qiming, the Appellate Division of the High Court of Singapore addressed an application by Huttons Asia Pte Ltd and Ong Jianlong to stay an appeal (AD/CA 40/2024) by Chen Qiming pending the payment of costs awarded to Huttons in Suit 234 of 2022. The court, presided over by See Kee Oon JAD, allowed the application, citing Chen's evasion of payment and potential difficulties in enforcing the costs order overseas. The court ordered Chen to pay costs fixed at $8,000 inclusive of disbursements for the application.
Kapital Fund SPC v Lee Tze Wee Andrew: Conspiracy & Inducement of Breach of Contract
Kapital Fund SPC ("Kapital") appealed against the decision to strike out its claim against Lee Tze Wee Andrew (“Andrew”) and Poon Mei Chng (“Stephanie”) for conspiracy and inducement of breach of contract. The General Division of the High Court dismissed the appeals, finding that Kapital failed to sufficiently plead its claims and that the claims were unsustainable on Kapital's own case. The case centered around a loan agreement and alleged retaliatory actions following the termination of a consultancy agreement.
Public Prosecutor v Iswan bin Ali: Trafficking Diamorphine, Misuse of Drugs Act
In Public Prosecutor v Iswan bin Ali, the General Division of the High Court of Singapore convicted Iswan bin Ali on 6 November 2024 for trafficking diamorphine under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Iswan was found to be in possession of 51.41g of diamorphine for the purpose of trafficking. The court determined that Iswan was not a 'mere courier' under the law because he sourced the drugs and had the ability to set the price. Consequently, the court imposed the mandatory death penalty.