Show cause action

Show cause action is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 21 cases from 2000 to 2024.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Show cause action, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law FirmCases
Madhavan Partnership66.67% success rate3 cases14.3% of area
Straits Law Practice LLC50.00% success rate2 cases9.5% of area
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP0.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
Drew & Napier LLC0.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
Bajwa & Co0.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
K&L Gates Straits Law LLC0.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
Haridass Ho & Partners100.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
Infinitus Law Corporation100.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
Tan Rajah & Cheah0.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
Bih Li & Lee LLP100.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Show cause action, ranked by case volume and success rates.

LawyerCases
Zaheer K Merchant66.67% success rate3 cases14.3% of area
Wong Siew Hong100.00% success rate2 cases9.5% of area
Petrina Tan Heng Kiat100.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
Darrell Low Kim Boon100.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
Ng Rui Wen100.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
Prem Gurbani0.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
Han Wah Teng100.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
Vergis S Abraham0.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
Gregory Vijayendran0.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area
Anparasan s/o Kamachi100.00% success rate1 cases4.8% of area

Recent Judgments

Displaying 21 most recent judgments out of 21 total cases

No.TitleCourtDecision DateOutcomes
1Law Society of Singapore v Kasturibai: Disciplinary Proceedings for False Attestation in Property SaleCourt of 3 Supreme Court Judges27 Feb 2024
Ms Kasturibai be suspended for a period of 12 months.
2Law Society of Singapore v de Souza Christopher James: Disciplinary Proceedings & Professional ConductCourt of Three Supreme Court Judges06 Nov 2023
Originating Application dismissed
3Law Society of Singapore v Nalpon: Contempt of Court & Disciplinary ProceedingsCourt of Three Judges11 Apr 2022
Mr. Nalpon is suspended from practice for a period of 15 months in respect of the First and Second Charges.
4Law Society of Singapore v Thirumurthy Ayernaar Pambayan: Show Cause Action for Grossly Improper ConductCourt of Three Judges06 Apr 2022
Suspension for a period of nine months
5Pilgrim v Asian Appraisal: Negligence in Asset Valuation and Loan SecurityGeneral Division of the High Court16 Jan 2022
Plaintiff's claims dismissed.
6Law Society v Chia Choon Yang: Disciplinary Proceedings for False AttestationCourt of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore30 Jul 2018
Respondent suspended from practice for a period of 15 months.
7Law Society of Singapore v Mahadevan Lukshumayeh: Practicing as Advocate and Solicitor Without Valid Practicing CertificateHigh Court07 Jul 2008
The court prohibited each respondent from applying for a practicing certificate for a specified period.
8-03 Dec 2007
Unknown
9Law Society v Liew Boon Kwee: Show Cause Action for Improperly Procuring Conveyancing WorkHigh Court03 Dec 2007
Show cause order made absolute; respondent suspended from practice for 12 months.
10Tan Yeow Hiang Kenneth v Tan Chor Chuan: Review of Costs in Defamation ActionHigh Court09 Nov 2005
The court decided that it did not have the power to allow a further reduction on account of the failed defenses. The court also decided that, even if it were open to it to grant a reduction, no reduction ought to be allowed.
11Law Society of Singapore v Chen Kok Siang Joseph: Misconduct by Advocate & SolicitorHigh Court25 Sep 2005
Defendant suspended from practice for four years and to pay costs to the Law Society.
12Law Society of Singapore v Chiong Chin May Selena: Show Cause Action for Solicitor's MisconductHigh Court17 Aug 2005
Respondent suspended from practice for one year.
13Law Society v Yap Shao Sin Philip: Advocate Struck Off Roll for Criminal Breach of TrustHigh Court08 Nov 2004
Application granted; respondent ordered to be struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors.
14Law Society of Singapore v Sarjit Singh: Show Cause Action for Criminal Breach of TrustHigh Court04 Mar 2004
Application granted; respondent struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors.
15Law Society of Singapore v Loh Wai Mun Daniel: Criminal Breach of Trust by SolicitorHigh Court22 Feb 2004
Application granted; respondent ordered to be struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors.
16Law Society v Ezekiel Caleb Charles James: Criminal Breach of Trust & Fitness for Legal ProfessionHigh Court22 Feb 2004
Application granted and the respondent was ordered to be struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors.
17Law Society v Wong Sin Yee: Show Cause Action for Criminal Offence and Fitness for Legal ProfessionHigh Court12 Aug 2003
Order absolute; two years’ suspension from practice imposed.
18Law Society v Ganesan Krishnan: Show Cause Action & Conduct Unbefitting Advocate and SolicitorHigh Court12 Feb 2003
Mr. Ganesan was suspended from practice for a period of three years.
19Re Lim Kiap Khee: Breach of Undertaking and Misconduct by Advocate and SolicitorHigh Court29 Jun 2001
Order to strike off the roll of advocates and solicitors.
20Law Society of Singapore v Lim Yee Kai: Solicitor Struck Off for Misappropriation of Client FundsHigh Court03 Jan 2001
Order that the respondent be struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors of the Supreme Court.
21Law Society of Singapore v Amdad Hussein Lawrence: Show Cause Action for Theft ConvictionHigh Court31 Aug 2000
Order accordingly.