JUDGMENTS
Criminal Motion No. 27 of 2020
[Criminal law – Rape contrary to section 376(3)(c) of the Penal Code – Conviction after trial – Prior rape convictions – Sentence ]
Decision date: 10 June 2023
Criminal Appeal No. 5 of 2023
[Criminal law – Consuming methylamphetamine – Second offender – Sentence]
Decision date: 22 May 2023
Criminal Motion No. 8 of 2023
[Criminal law – Outraging modesty – Sentence]
Asaduzzaman Chowdhury v Public Prosecutor
CM/8/2023
Decision date: 15 May 2023
Admiralty in Rem No 1, 3, 4 of 2018
[Tort of negligence – barges drifting away from mooring point resulting in allision against piles at pier – barges being moored at a mangrove riverbank affected by wind squalls – whether the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur applies – the role of an expert witness and the limits to using expert evidence – whether the mooring arrangement at the mooring point was adequate – whether the barges had a proper mooring configuration in place – whether the extraction operation carried out to retrieve the barges amounted to a novus actus interveniens which severed the chain of causation – whether it is necessary to apportion liability – what is the quantum of damages recoverable]
Daelim Industrial Co Ltd v The owners and/or demise charterers of the ship or vessel “Linau 129” & 2 Others
Admirally Rem/ No 1, 3, 4/2018
Decision date: 13 May 2023
Criminal Appeal No. 2 of 2023
[Criminal law – Possession of unexcised cigarettes – Sentence]
Decision date: 18 Apr 2023
Criminal Trial No. 39 of 2022
[Criminal Law – Sentencing – Criminal intimidation with intent to cause alarm – threat of use of a knife and threat to kill – section 506 of the Penal Code, Cap 22 – 2 charges of assault against 2 different complainants – section 323 of the Penal Code – mischief by causing wrongful damage to property – section 426 of the Penal Code, Cap 22 – plea of guilty – first offender. ]
Date of Sentence: 12 Apr 2023
Civil Suit No. 19 of 2020
[Civil Law – Appeal – Discontinuance under Order 21 rule 2(6) of the Supreme Court Rules – Dismissal of Plaintiff’s application for reinstatement – Order 21 rule 2(10) of the Supreme Court Rules – exceptional circumstances for reinstatement – effect of Covid-19]
Decision date: 10 Apr 2023
Criminal Appeal No. 30 of 2022
[Criminal law – Possession of unexcised cigarettes and alcoholic drinks – Sentence]
Decision date: 29 Mar 2023
Criminal Appeal No. 18 of 2022
[Criminal law – Public servant obtaining a valuable thing without consideration from a person concerned in business transacted in connection with official functions – Sentence]
Decision date: 21 Mar 2023
Criminal Trial No. 4 of 2021
[Criminal Law – Section 376(1) – Rape by having sexual intercourse]
Public Prosecutor v JSK bin S
HCCT/4/2021
Decision date: 18 Mar 2023
Criminal Appeal No. 25 of 2022
[Criminal law – Compensation order – Principles applicable]
Decision date: 13 Mar 2023
Criminal Appeal No. 19 of 2022
[Criminal law – Corruption – Sentence]
Decision date: 8 Mar 2023
Criminal Motion No. 29 of 2022
[Criminal law – Theft by employee – Sentence]
Muhammad Adiy Osmera Bin Abdullah @ E.D. Osmera Bin Tikus v Public Prosecutor
CM/29/2022
Decision date: 6 Mar 2023
Criminal Appeal No. 29 of 2022
[Criminal law – Section 3A of Misuse of Drugs Act, Cap 27 read with Section 34 of the Penal Code – Bail – allowed – appeal by prosecution – dismissed]
Decision date: 14 Feb 2023
Criminal Motion No. 5 of 2023
[Criminal law – Possession of unexcisable goods (alcoholic drinks) – Sentence]
Decision date: 14 Feb 2023
Criminal Appeal No. 28 of 2022
[Criminal law – Theft of mobile phones – Multiple offences – Sentence]
Decision date: 30 Jan 2023
Criminal Trial No. 48 of 2022
[Criminal Law – Sentencing – D2 only – house breaking at night with intention to commit theft – 1 joint charge with D1 under s.457 of the Penal Code, Cap 22 – plea of guilty – second offender on record – lapse of 19 years between record of conviction for same offense.]
Decision date: 31 Jan 2023
Criminal Motion No. 24 of 2022
[Criminal law – Unlawful carnal knowledge committed by a 34 year old man – Victim aged 15 the offender’s second cousin – Sentence]
Mohamad Hajatul Nazri v Public Prosecutor
CM/24/2022
Decision date: 13 Dec 2022
Criminal Motion No. 23 of 2022
[Criminal law – Cheating offences committed by a police officer – Sentence]
Sahlan Bin Haji Mat Sahat v Public Prosecutor
CM/23/2022
Decision date: 12 Dec 2022
Criminal Trial No. 62 of 2022
[Sentence – 3 charges – outraging modesty by a person in a position of authority – Section 354B of the Penal Code – plea of guilty – clear record]
Decision date: 10 Dec 2022
Civil Appeal No. 4 of 2021
[Road Traffic accident and personal injuries]
Decision date: 1 Dec 2022
Civil Appeal No. 1 of 2021
[Duty of parties to plead cases fully, identify claims, not evidence, using other procedures such as Notices to Admit, to Produce and where appropriate Interrogatories. Purpose and role of Scott Schedule; Judicial role is not to supplement practitioners’ inadequate preparation]
Decision date: 29 Nov 2022
Criminal Appeal No. 5 of 2022
Criminal Motion No. 24 of 2021
[Sentence: s.457 Housebreaking by night; reduced discount of 1/6th for late plea approved: 4 years and 2 months and 2 strokes approved: Application dismissed]
Decision date: 26 Nov 2022
Criminal Motion No. 19 of 2022
About GOV.BN | Research Us | Rate this Website
Digital Services
Overview of Digital Government
Digital Government Strategy & Initiatives
Digital Government Strategic Plans & Legislation
Other Information
Circular & Policy
Tenders & Quotations
TPOR for Government Agencies
Privacy Statement | Terms of Use | Disclaimer
Copyright Goverment of Brunei Darussalam. All Right Reserved.