Sunil Kishinchand Bhojwani v Law Society of Singapore
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Case Significance
[2025] SGHC 244 is a High Court (General Division) decision dated 17 December 2025 concerning Legal Profession, specifically addressing disciplinary proceedings and professional conduct. The judgment was delivered by Valerie Thean. The case was brought by Sunil Kishinchand Bhojwani (applicant) against Law Society of Singapore (respondent). Legal representation was provided by Advocatus Law LLP and Yuen Law LLC. The judgment cites 15 cases (11 Singapore, 4 foreign) and references 2 statutory provisions, including the Legal Proceedings Act and the Legal Profession Act.
Summary
A complainant applied under s 96 of the Legal Profession Act for the Law Society to be directed to appoint a Disciplinary Tribunal to investigate a lawyer who allegedly discussed his client's evidence with her during trial while she was on the witness stand. The court granted the application by consent, finding that the Inquiry Committee and Council had erred in dismissing the complaint without properly considering documentary evidence suggesting the evidence was discussed.
What was decided in [2025] SGHC 244?
[2025] SGHC 244 (Sunil Kishinchand Bhojwani v Law Society of Singapore) is a High Court (General Division) decision from 17 December 2025 addressing Legal Profession, specifically disciplinary proceedings and professional conduct. The judgment was delivered by Valerie Thean.
Who were the parties in Sunil Kishinchand Bhojwani v Law Society of Singapore?
The applicant in [2025] SGHC 244 was Sunil Kishinchand Bhojwani, and the respondent was Law Society of Singapore. Legal representation included Yuen Law LLC and Advocatus Law LLP. The case was decided on 17 December 2025 in the High Court (General Division).
Which judge decided [2025] SGHC 244?
[2025] SGHC 244 was delivered by Valerie Thean in the High Court (General Division) on 17 December 2025. The case concerned Legal Profession.
What cases and statutes does [2025] SGHC 244 cite?
[2025] SGHC 244 cites 15 prior decisions, including 4 from foreign jurisdictions. It references Legal Proceedings Act, Legal Profession Act.
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Judgment
Read the full judgment on the official Singapore Courts portal.
Read on eLitigationSource: eLitigation ([2025] SGHC 244)