by haziq.nordin | Jan 18, 2025 | Allowed, High Court of Brunei Darussalam, Judgment
[Sentence – breach of trust punishable under Section 406 of the Penal Code – appeal by Public Prosecutor on the ground that sentence is manifestly inadequate – appeal allowed – sentence enhanced] Public Prosecutor v BUDI WALUYO HACM/26/2024...
by haziq.nordin | Jan 18, 2025 | Dismissed, High Court of Brunei Darussalam, Judgment
[Criminal Law – Misuse of Drugs Act – 3 counts of consumption under section 6(b) – fines imposed and grace period of 6 months given – appeal for extension of grace period – factors to be considered – appeal dismissed] HAZLI BIN...
by haziq.nordin | Jan 9, 2025 | High Court of Brunei Darussalam, Ruling
[Headnote: Legal Profession Act – Legal Profession (Practicing Certificate) Rules – Petition for admission as an Advocate and Solicitor of Brunei Darussalam – Whether the petitioner is a qualified person – Whether the petitioner had been in active practice for seven...
by syahirah.suhaili | Dec 12, 2024 | Dismissed, High Court of Brunei Darussalam, Judgment
[Contract law – charter party agreement – Appeal against registrar’s decision dismissing summary judgment application] SALVIN FAR EAST (B) SDN BHD v MASHHOR OFFSHORE PAINTING SERVICES SDN BHD HCCS/21/2022 Decision date: 12 Dec...
by amir.amirudine | Dec 12, 2024 | Dismissed, High Court of Brunei Darussalam, Ruling
[Criminal Law – Section 78(1)(b) of the Income Tax Act – leave to appeal out of time – leave to appeal for extension of grace period and payment by installment – in dismissing appeal and not granting leave, no reasonable prospect of success as grace period afforded by...
by haziq.nordin | Dec 11, 2024 | High Court of Brunei Darussalam, Ruling
[Criminal Appeal – Appeal against sentence – plea of guilty on 1st day of trial – full discount of 1/3 not afforded – delay in prosecution – disproportionate total sentence of 7 years – Section 4(1) Computer Misuse Act – Section 379 Penal Code] ON CHEE WEI v PUBLIC...
