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WVG v WVH: Extension of Time for Appeal in Deputyship Application under Mental Capacity Act
In WVG v WVH, the Family Division of the High Court of Singapore heard an application by WVG for an extension of time to file an appeal against the District Judge's decision regarding deputyship under the Mental Capacity Act. The underlying dispute concerned the appointment of deputies for P, who suffers from dementia. The court, presided over by Justice Choo Han Teck, granted the application, emphasizing the importance of considering all potential deputies to serve the best interests of P. The court directed counsel for the applicant to show cause as to why he should not be made to personally bear the costs of these proceedings.
RHB Bank Bhd v Bob TX Food Empire: Winding Up Order Based on Insolvency
In the General Division of the High Court of Singapore, Vinodh Coomaraswamy J ordered the winding up of Bob TX Food Empire Pte Ltd, Valulogistics Pte Ltd, and Valusports Pte Ltd in three related applications by RHB Bank Berhad. The court found the companies to be insolvent under the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 and rejected the defendants' request for an adjournment, concluding that the prerequisites for a winding-up order were met and no sufficient basis existed to disapply the general rule of insolvency practice. The judgment was delivered on 18 December 2024, following a hearing on 27 September 2024.
Concorde Services v Ong Kim Hock: Director's Duties, Conspiracy, and Knowing Receipt in Hairstyling Business Dispute
In Concorde Services Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Ong Kim Hock and Andy Ong Beauty Services Pte Ltd, the High Court of Singapore addressed a claim by Concorde Services against its former director, Ong Kim Hock, and his company, Andy Ong Beauty Services, for breach of fiduciary duties, conspiracy, and knowing receipt. The court found Ong Kim Hock liable for misappropriating Concorde Services' assets and conspiring with Andy Ong Beauty Services to divert business. The court awarded damages of $787,500 to Concorde Services.
Reliance Infrastructure v. Shanghai Electric: Arbitration Award Challenge Based on Alleged Forgery
The Court of Appeal of Singapore dismissed Reliance Infrastructure Limited's appeal against a decision of the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC), which had refused to set aside an arbitral award in favor of Shanghai Electric Group Co Ltd. The dispute arose from a Letter of Guarantee related to a construction project in India. Reliance Infrastructure argued that the Guarantee Letter was a forgery and that the arbitral tribunal lacked jurisdiction. The SICC found that Reliance Infrastructure had waived its right to object to the tribunal's jurisdiction and that the alleged forgery was not proven. The Court of Appeal upheld the SICC's decision.
Virgilio Tarrago Da Silveira v Hashstacs: Misrepresentation, Negligence, Unjust Enrichment, Conspiracy, Cryptocurrency
Virgilio Tarrago Da Silveira and Munchetty Investments Ltd. brought a claim in the Singapore International Commercial Court against Hashstacs Pte. Ltd. and Soh Kai Jun, alleging fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, negligent misstatement, unjust enrichment, and conspiracy related to the purchase of STACS Tokens. The claimants asserted that they were induced to buy the tokens based on false representations. The court, presided over by Simon Thorley IJ, dismissed the action, finding that the representations were not false and that the defendants were not liable.
Public Prosecutor v Sentek Marine: Joint Trial for Corruption, Drug Trafficking, and Obstruction of Justice
In Public Prosecutor v Sentek Marine & Trading Pte Ltd, the High Court of Singapore considered the Prosecution's application for a joint trial of Sentek Marine & Trading Pte Ltd, Pai Keng Pheng, Ng Hock Teck, and Pai Guat Mooi, who face charges related to the misappropriation of gasoil from Shell's facility. Sentek faces charges under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act, while Pai Keng Pheng faces additional charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Penal Code for obstruction of justice. The court granted the application for a joint trial, finding that the charges arose from the same series of acts and that a joint trial would serve the interests of justice.
PP v Muhammad Hanafi & Mohamed Nagib: Trafficking Diamorphine & Cannabis
In [2024] SGHC 319, the General Division of the High Court of Singapore heard the case of Public Prosecutor v Muhammad Hanafi bin Abdul Talip and Mohamed Nagib bin Awang. Hanafi faced two charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act for possessing diamorphine and cannabis for trafficking purposes. Nagib faced two charges for delivering the same drugs to Hanafi. The court, presided over by Hoo Sheau Peng J, found both Hanafi and Nagib guilty of all charges. The judgment was delivered on 16 December 2024.
SW Trustees v Teodros Ashenafi: Avoidance of Undervalue Transactions & Director's Duties
SW Trustees Pte Ltd (in compulsory liquidation), with Farooq Ahmad Mann as liquidator, sued Teodros Ashenafi, Sino Africa Trading Ltd, and Coca-Cola Sabco (East Africa) Ltd in the General Division of the High Court of Singapore, alleging undervalue transactions, breach of director's duties, and conspiracy. The court, presided over by Hri Kumar Nair J, heard the case on various dates in September, October, and November 2024, delivering judgment on 16 December 2024. The court found Sino Africa and Teodros Ashenafi liable for the SWE Share Transfer, a transaction at an undervalue, and for conspiracy. The action against Coca-Cola Sabco was dismissed.
FIC Properties v PT Rajawali: Setting Aside Arbitration Award for Fraud, Illegality, Natural Justice
In the Singapore International Commercial Court, FIC Properties Sdn Bhd sought to enforce an arbitration award against PT Rajawali Capital International and PT Rajawali Corpora. The Rajawalis cross-applied to set aside the award, alleging fraud, illegality, and breach of natural justice. The court, composed of Philip Jeyaretnam J, Roger Giles IJ, and Yuko Miyazaki IJ, dismissed the Rajawalis' applications, finding no grounds to set aside the award or the enforcement order. The underlying dispute arose from a contract for the sale of shares in PT Eagle High Plantations Tbk, with FIC holding a put option.
Hong Kah Ing v Tee Kim Leng: Striking Out Pleadings and Security for Costs in Breach of Contract Claim
In Hong Kah Ing v Tee Kim Leng, the High Court of Singapore heard an appeal by the defendant, Hong Kah Ing, against the assistant registrar's decision to dismiss his applications to strike out the plaintiffs' statement of claim and for security for costs in Suit 947. The plaintiffs, including Tee Kim Leng, alleged breach of contract related to an Oral Settlement Agreement and a subsequent written Agreement concerning the transfer of shares in Silkroad Nickel. Choo Han Teck J dismissed the appeal, finding no plain and obvious defect in the plaintiffs' statement of claim and determining that the issues raised were best resolved at trial. The court also upheld the decision not to order security for costs, considering the reciprocal enforcement of judgments between Singapore and Malaysia and the plaintiffs' financial standing.