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Disciplinary proceedings

Law Society says it is required by law to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh

ST had reported on March 12 that Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh, a non-practising lawyer, is facing disciplinary proceedings.
ST had reported on March 12 that Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh, a non-practising lawyer, is facing disciplinary proceedings.

Pritam Singh faces disciplinary proceedings brought by Law Society

Mr Pritam Singh's case is to be heard by the Court of Three Judges, which can suspend errant lawyers or strike them off the rolls.
Mr Pritam Singh's case is to be heard by the Court of Three Judges, which can suspend errant lawyers or strike them off the rolls.

Chelsea's Neto faces disciplinary action for pushing ball boy, says UEFA

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Paris St Germain v Chelsea - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - March 11, 2026 Chelsea's Pedro Neto checks on ball boy after falling into him Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Paris St Germain v Chelsea - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - March 11, 2026 Chelsea's Pedro Neto checks on ball boy after falling into him Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

NBA plans to add anti-tanking rules next season: Reports

Utah Jazz were fined after sitting out forward Lauri Markkanen (above) and another player during the fourth quarter of back-to-back games that were both winnable.
Utah Jazz were fined after sitting out forward Lauri Markkanen (above) and another player during the fourth quarter of back-to-back games that were both winnable.

Law Society asks for Lim Tean to be struck off over handling of $30,000 meant for client

Lawyer and politician Lim Tean argued before the Court of Three Judges that “a very small fine and nothing more” should be imposed.
Lawyer and politician Lim Tean argued before the Court of Three Judges that “a very small fine and nothing more” should be imposed.

South Korea’s Defence Ministry punishes generals tied to Dec 3 martial law incident

Anti-Yoon protesters attend a rally to mark the first anniversary of former president Yoon Suk Yeol's Dec 3, 2024, martial law declaration, near the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea.
Anti-Yoon protesters attend a rally to mark the first anniversary of former president Yoon Suk Yeol's Dec 3, 2024, martial law declaration, near the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea.

Fugitive Charles Yeo struck off rolls; court finds him ‘thoroughly unfit’ to be a lawyer

Fugitive lawyer Charles Yeo Yao Hui at the State Courts, on Jan 19, 2022.
Fugitive lawyer Charles Yeo Yao Hui at the State Courts, on Jan 19, 2022.

Forum: Dishonesty in doctors a serious matter to Singapore Medical Council, courts

Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik faces disciplinary action over Daniel Naroditsky controversy

FILE PHOTO: Asian Games - Hangzhou 2022 - Chess - Hangzhou Qi-Yuan (Zhili) Chess Hall, Hangzhou, China - September 24, 2023 General view of chessboard during Women's Individual Round 1 REUTERS/Stanley Cheah/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Asian Games - Hangzhou 2022 - Chess - Hangzhou Qi-Yuan (Zhili) Chess Hall, Hangzhou, China - September 24, 2023 General view of chessboard during Women's Individual Round 1 REUTERS/Stanley Cheah/File Photo

Commentary

Are doctors in Singapore being disciplined fairly? Recent penalties for misconduct draw scrutiny

The Singapore Medical Council still appears to be meting out penalties that are too lax or too draconian.
The Singapore Medical Council still appears to be meting out penalties that are too lax or too draconian.

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