PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v ZH BUILDERS PTE. LTD.
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| Court | High Court (General Division) |
|---|---|
| Decided | |
| Judges | Sundaresh Menon, Tay Yong Kwang, Vincent Hoong |
| Charges / claim | Criminal Procedure and Sentencing |
| Counsel | Attorney-General's Chambers, Chevalier Law LLC, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP, Kong Kuek Foo, Kurzbock Tsang Yu Han Kenn, Lim Bee Li, Ruth Teng, V Santhosh |
Source: [2025] SGHC 227, High Court (General Division), decided — eLitigation. Updated .
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Case Significance
[2025] SGHC 227 is a High Court (General Division) decision dated 17 November 2025 concerning Criminal Procedure and Sentencing, specifically addressing sentencing. The judgment was delivered by Tay Yong Kwang, with Sundaresh Menon and Vincent Hoong on the coram. The case was brought by Public Prosecutor (appellant) against 457 Balestier Pte Ltd and others (respondent). Legal representation was provided by Attorney-General's Chambers and Chevalier Law LLC. The judgment cites 6 cases and references 5 statutory provisions, including the Act could be developed with reference to the sentencing framework for offences under the Workplace Safety and Health Act, the Building Control Act, and the The WSHA was introduced as a replacement for the Factories Act.
[2025] SGHC 227 explained
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v ZH BUILDERS PTE. LTD. ([2025] SGHC 227) is a Singapore judgment decided by the High Court (General Division) on 17 November 2025. It is categorised under Criminal Procedure and Sentencing. It is a recent decision; within this corpus no later judgment has cited it yet. This page summarises what the reported decision covers and links the primary sources — the full judgment, the statutes it cites, and the other cases it engages with — so the decision can be read in context. It is reference information, not legal advice, and it does not state the outcome or any holding beyond what the official judgment records.
What is [2025] SGHC 227 about?
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v ZH BUILDERS PTE. LTD. ([2025] SGHC 227) is a High Court (General Division) decision from 2025. Its published catchwords are “Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing — Appeals”, which indicate the subject matter the judgment addresses. The full reasoning and orders are in the judgment itself, linked below.
Which legislation does [2025] SGHC 227 consider?
The judgment refers to Act could be developed with reference to the sentencing framework for offences under the Workplace Safety and Health Act (Cap 354A), Building Control Act (Cap 29), The WSHA was introduced as a replacement for the Factories Act (Cap 104), and They were charged with offences under the Building Control Act (Cap 29), among other provisions. The statutes cited are listed in full on this page, each linking to its primary text.
Summary
The Prosecution appealed against sentences imposed on two construction companies, ZH Builders and 457 Balestier, for offences under the Building Control Act relating to unauthorised building works and non-compliance with approved plans during a shophouse project. A three-judge panel allowed the appeals, establishing a sentencing matrix for corporate Building Control Act offences and imposing significantly higher fines of $70,000 per charge for ZH Builders and $90,000 for 457 Balestier.
What was decided in [2025] SGHC 227?
[2025] SGHC 227 (PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v ZH BUILDERS PTE. LTD.) is a High Court (General Division) decision from 17 November 2025 addressing Criminal Procedure and Sentencing, specifically sentencing. The judgment was delivered by Tay Yong Kwang.
Who were the parties in PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v ZH BUILDERS PTE. LTD. ([2025] SGHC 227)?
The appellant in [2025] SGHC 227 was Public Prosecutor, and the respondent was 457 Balestier Pte Ltd, ZH Builders Pte Ltd. Legal representation included Chevalier Law LLC and Attorney-General's Chambers. The case was decided on 17 November 2025 in the High Court (General Division).
Which judge decided [2025] SGHC 227?
[2025] SGHC 227 was delivered by Tay Yong Kwang in the High Court (General Division) on 17 November 2025. Sundaresh Menon and Vincent Hoong also sat on the coram. The case concerned Criminal Procedure and Sentencing.
What cases and statutes does [2025] SGHC 227 cite?
[2025] SGHC 227 cites 6 prior decisions. It references Act could be developed with reference to the sentencing framework for offences under the Workplace Safety and Health Act, Building Control Act, The WSHA was introduced as a replacement for the Factories Act.
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Read on eLitigationSource: eLitigation ([2025] SGHC 227)