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Contempt of court

Nail Palace boss fails to avoid jail over failure to tell consumers about its unfair practices

In 2022, a district judge declared that the Nail Palace outlets at Bukit Panjang Plaza and Eastpoint Mall misled customers into signing up for unnecessary nail anti-fungal treatment packages.
In 2022, a district judge declared that the Nail Palace outlets at Bukit Panjang Plaza and Eastpoint Mall misled customers into signing up for unnecessary nail anti-fungal treatment packages.

Iris Koh edits social media posts after prosecution says they are in contempt of court

Healing the Divide founder Iris Koh arriving at the State Courts on Feb 21. She is facing a joint trial with Dr Jipson Quah and his former clinic assistant.
Healing the Divide founder Iris Koh arriving at the State Courts on Feb 21. She is facing a joint trial with Dr Jipson Quah and his former clinic assistant.

Woman who stole $5.7m worth of crypto gets 6 weeks’ jail for disobeying civil court order

During investigations, the police seized items that Ho had bought with proceeds of her crimes. They include Louis Vuitton luxury goods and a Mercedes Benz AMG A45.
During investigations, the police seized items that Ho had bought with proceeds of her crimes. They include Louis Vuitton luxury goods and a Mercedes Benz AMG A45.

Filing time-wasting, baseless claims to be deemed contempt of court

The abuses include filing fictitious claims to delay criminal proceedings and persistently making groundless applications.
The abuses include filing fictitious claims to delay criminal proceedings and persistently making groundless applications.

US felon who attacked judge gets up to 4 years in prison

Judge Holthus emphasized that Mr Deobra Redden was being sentenced solely on an April 2023 battery charge.
Judge Holthus emphasized that Mr Deobra Redden was being sentenced solely on an April 2023 battery charge.

Suspended lawyer M. Ravi jailed 21 days for acts of contempt before two different judges

On March 31, 2023, Justice Hoo Sheau Peng had found Ravi liable for nine instances of contempt.
On March 31, 2023, Justice Hoo Sheau Peng had found Ravi liable for nine instances of contempt.

‘Failed to practise responsible journalism’: TOC’s Terry Xu fined $18k for contempt of court

Terry Xu was fined $18,000 for contempt of court for reposting an open letter by an Australian citizen who questioned the equity of Singapore’s justice system.
Terry Xu was fined $18,000 for contempt of court for reposting an open letter by an Australian citizen who questioned the equity of Singapore’s justice system.

Fugitive lawyer Charles Yeo convicted of contempt of court

Charles Yeo faces multiple charges for harassing a police officer and wounding the religious feelings of Christians in his social media posts.
Charles Yeo faces multiple charges for harassing a police officer and wounding the religious feelings of Christians in his social media posts.

Apex court rejects TOC editor's bid to stop A-G's contempt proceedings against him

Apex court dismisses bid by TOC editor Terry Xu to halt contempt proceedings

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.