SENG YONG YI, LUCAS v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR

[2025] SGHC 158 High Court (General Division) 8 August 2025 • HC/MA 9182/2024/01 • 36 min read

18 cases cited

Catchwords

Evidence — Witnesses — Examination Evidence — Principles — Functions of judge Criminal Law — Statutory offences — Protection from Harassment Act Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Trials — Taking and recording of evidence in

Practice Areas

Evidence Criminal Law Criminal Procedure and Sentencing

Judges (1)

Vincent Hoong Delivered

Counsel (2)

Attorney-General's Chambers Firm Ng Jun Chong Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

Public Prosecutor Respondent Seng Yong Yi Lucas Appellant

Case Significance

[2025] SGHC 158 is a High Court (General Division) decision dated 8 August 2025 concerning Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing, and Evidence, specifically addressing witnesses, principles, and statutory offences. The judgment was delivered by Vincent Hoong. The case was brought by Seng Yong Yi Lucas (appellant) against Public Prosecutor (respondent). Legal representation was provided by Attorney-General's Chambers. The judgment cites 18 cases and references 3 statutory provisions, including the Criminal Procedure Code, the Evidence Act, and the Protection from Harassment Act.

Summary

The appellant was convicted of three charges of unlawful stalking under the Protection from Harassment Act for sending over 3,000 text messages to the victim over five years, ordering products to her residence, and mailing court papers to pressure her into dropping charges. The High Court upheld the conviction and sentence, and issued guidance on the proper role of trial judges in managing self-represented persons who abuse the cross-examination process.

What was decided in [2025] SGHC 158?

[2025] SGHC 158 (SENG YONG YI, LUCAS v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR) is a High Court (General Division) decision from 8 August 2025 addressing Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing, and Evidence, specifically witnesses, principles, and statutory offences. The judgment was delivered by Vincent Hoong.

Who were the parties in SENG YONG YI, LUCAS v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR?

The appellant in [2025] SGHC 158 was Seng Yong Yi Lucas, and the respondent was Public Prosecutor. Legal representation included Attorney-General's Chambers. The case was decided on 8 August 2025 in the High Court (General Division).

Which judge decided [2025] SGHC 158?

[2025] SGHC 158 was delivered by Vincent Hoong in the High Court (General Division) on 8 August 2025. The case concerned Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Sentencing, and Evidence.

What cases and statutes does [2025] SGHC 158 cite?

[2025] SGHC 158 cites 18 prior decisions. It references Criminal Procedure Code, Evidence Act, Protection from Harassment Act.

Statutes Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (Cap 68)

s 258

Evidence Act (Cap 97)

Protection from Harassment Act (Cap 256A)

s 7(1)

Cases Cited (18)

SG (4)

[2012] SGHC 228 [2022] SGHC 262 [2024] SGMC 93 [2025] SGHC 143

SLR (14)

[1992] 1 SLR(R) 698 [1993] 2 SLR(R) 771 [2001] 2 SLR(R) 131 [2008] 4 SLR(R) 1058 [2010] 1 SLR 874 [2010] 4 SLR 696 [2014] 2 SLR 1189 [2016] 3 SLR 1006 [2019] 1 SLR 83 [2020] 2 SLR 1001 [2020] 4 SLR 1174 [2022] 2 SLR 778 [2024] 5 SLR 607 [2024] 6 SLR 507

Judgment

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Read on eLitigation

Source: eLitigation ([2025] SGHC 158)