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WVZ v WVY: Cross Appeals on Custody, Care and Control of Children and Division of Matrimonial Assets
In a family law case before the General Division of the High Court (Family Division) of Singapore, WVZ (the Husband) and WVY (the Wife) filed cross-appeals against the District Judge's decision on ancillary matters following their divorce. The primary issues were the care and control of their two children and the division of matrimonial assets, including the matrimonial home and properties in China. The court dismissed the Husband's appeal in its entirety and granted the Wife's appeal, adjusting the valuation of matrimonial assets.
XDJ v XDK: Appeal on Division of Matrimonial Assets and Spousal Maintenance
In the Family Justice Courts of Singapore, Kwek Mean Luck J heard an appeal by XDJ (Wife) against the District Judge's decision on the division of matrimonial assets and spousal maintenance in her divorce from XDK (Husband). The court partially allowed the appeal, adding $15,696.77 (transferred by the Husband to his girlfriend) back into the matrimonial asset pool and deducting $212.74 of the Wife’s liabilities. The spousal maintenance award was revised upwards to $650 per month. The court dismissed the bulk of the Wife's appeal.
Ang Yong Guan v Singapore Medical Council: Professional Misconduct & Medical Malpractice
In 2025, the Court of 3 Judges of the General Division of the High Court heard appeals by both Dr. Ang Yong Guan and the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) regarding a Disciplinary Tribunal's decision concerning Dr. Ang's treatment of a patient. The court found Dr. Ang liable for three charges of professional misconduct under the Medical Registration Act for inappropriate prescriptions, setting aside the original conviction on professional services charges. The court imposed a 36-month suspension on Dr. Ang.
Subhas Govin Prabhakar Nair v Public Prosecutor: Promoting Enmity Between Racial and Religious Groups
Mr. Subhas Govin Prabhakar Nair appealed to the General Division of the High Court of Singapore against his conviction and sentence by the District Judge for four charges under s 298A(a) of the Penal Code for knowingly attempting to promote feelings of ill-will between different racial and religious groups in Singapore. Hoo Sheau Peng J dismissed the appeal, upholding the conviction and sentence of six weeks' imprisonment. The charges related to social media posts and a stage play display that were deemed to promote disharmony between Chinese, Indian, Malay-Muslim, and Christian communities.
Masoud Rahimi v Attorney-General: Striking Out Application, Constitutional Rights of Prisoners Awaiting Capital Punishment
Masoud Rahimi bin Mehrzad and 30 other applicants, prisoners awaiting capital punishment, filed an originating application in the General Division of the High Court of Singapore on 19 September 2024, seeking declarations that certain provisions of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1969 and the Criminal Procedure Code 2010 are unconstitutional. The Attorney-General applied to strike out the application. Hoo Sheau Peng J allowed the Attorney-General's application and struck out the originating application in its entirety, finding that the applicants lacked the requisite standing and that their challenges had no chance of success. The judgment was delivered on 5 February 2025.
WXW v WXX: Division of Matrimonial Assets in a Dual-Income Marriage
In WXW v WXX, the Appellate Division of the High Court of Singapore heard an appeal regarding the division of matrimonial assets following a divorce. The key issue was whether the marriage was a single-income or dual-income marriage. The court determined that it was a dual-income marriage and applied the ANJ approach, dividing the matrimonial assets in a 67:33 ratio in favor of the Wife. The court set aside the original division order.
Kok Kuan Hwa v Yap Wing Sang: Dispute over Chang Cheng Group Ownership & Control
In Kok Kuan Hwa v Yap Wing Sang, the High Court of Singapore addressed a dispute between Kok Kuan Hwa (Plaintiff) and Yap Wing Sang (Defendant) regarding the ownership and control of the Chang Cheng Group. The Plaintiff's claim was dismissed, and the Defendant's counterclaim was allowed in part. The court determined the parties' interests in various companies within the group and addressed issues related to oral contracts and resulting trusts. The judgment was delivered by Vinodh Coomaraswamy J on 5 February 2025.
WYL v WYK: Appeal on Matrimonial Assets, Custody, and Child Maintenance
In the Family Justice Courts of the Republic of Singapore, Choo Han Teck J heard the appeal of WYL against the ancillary orders made by the District Judge in the divorce proceedings between WYL (Appellant) and WYK (Respondent). The appeal concerned the division of the matrimonial home, care and control of their son, and maintenance for the son. The court dismissed the appeal regarding the division of matrimonial assets and care and control but set aside the order for maintenance with liberty to apply.
Iskandar bin Rahmat v Public Prosecutor: Review Application and Stay of Execution
Iskandar bin Rahmat, a prisoner awaiting capital punishment, applied to the Court of Appeal of Singapore on 3 February 2025 for permission to review his conviction and for a stay of execution, which was scheduled for 5 February 2025. His initial conviction on two charges under s 300(a) of the Penal Code was in 2015, and his appeal was dismissed in 2017. The Court of Appeal dismissed the application, finding no merit in his claims of inadequate legal representation or excessive judicial interference and concluding that there were no grounds to challenge the initial findings or warrant a review.
Deutsche Bank AG v Lee Yung-Te: Extension of Originating Application Validity
In Deutsche Bank AG v Lee Yung-Te, the Singapore International Commercial Court addressed the claimant's application to extend the validity of an Originating Application against the defendant, seeking over HK$32,000,000 under loan facilities. The court, presided over by Judge Roger Giles, considered the claimant's reasons for delayed service, including settlement negotiations and concerns regarding related Hong Kong proceedings initiated by the defendant. Ultimately, the court granted a two-month extension for the Originating Application's validity, balancing the need for prompt action with the ongoing settlement prospects.