Djony Gunawan v Christina Lesmana

[2026] SGHCR 4 High Court Registrar 23 February 2026 • HC/OA 979/2025 ( HC/SUM 2843/2025 ) • 37 min read

12 cases cited

Catchwords

Civil Procedure — Striking out Abuse of Process — Henderson v Henderson doctrine

Practice Areas

Civil Procedure Abuse of Process

Judges (1)

Perry Peh Delivered

Counsel (2)

Eugene Thurasingam LLP Firm Sophia Ng Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

Christina Lesmana Respondent Djony Gunawan Applicant

Case Significance

[2026] SGHCR 4 is a High Court Registrar decision dated 23 February 2026 concerning Abuse of Process and Civil Procedure, specifically addressing striking out and henderson v henderson doctrine. The judgment was delivered by Perry Peh. The case was brought by Djony Gunawan (applicant) against Christina Lesmana (respondent). Legal representation was provided by Eugene Thurasingam LLP. The judgment cites 12 cases and references 1 statutory provision, namely the Supreme Court of Judicature Act.

Summary

A divorced husband sought a declaration that a Settlement Agreement with his ex-wife regarding the Seaview Property was valid and enforceable, after two prior proceedings concerning the same property had been decided against him. The court dismissed the ex-wife's application to strike out the action for abuse of process under the Henderson v Henderson doctrine, finding the husband was not acting in abuse by seeking to enforce a document whose authenticity had not been finally adjudicated on its merits.

What was decided in [2026] SGHCR 4?

[2026] SGHCR 4 (Djony Gunawan v Christina Lesmana) is a High Court Registrar decision from 23 February 2026 addressing Abuse of Process and Civil Procedure, specifically striking out and henderson v henderson doctrine. The judgment was delivered by Perry Peh.

Who were the parties in Djony Gunawan v Christina Lesmana?

The applicant in [2026] SGHCR 4 was Djony Gunawan, and the respondent was Christina Lesmana. Legal representation included Eugene Thurasingam LLP. The case was decided on 23 February 2026 in the High Court Registrar.

Which judge decided [2026] SGHCR 4?

[2026] SGHCR 4 was delivered by Perry Peh in the High Court Registrar on 23 February 2026. The case concerned Abuse of Process and Civil Procedure.

What cases and statutes does [2026] SGHCR 4 cite?

[2026] SGHCR 4 cites 12 prior decisions. It references Supreme Court of Judicature Act.

Statutes Cited

Supreme Court of Judicature Act (Cap 322)

s 18(2)

Cases Cited (12)

SG (1)

[2015] SGHC 175

SLR (11)

[2007] 1 SLR(R) 453 [2008] 2 SLR(R) 108 [2010] 1 SLR 286 [2014] 3 SLR 1048 [2015] 5 SLR 1104 [2017] 2 SLR 760 [2019] 2 SLR 650 [2021] 2 SLR 180 [2022] 1 SLR 1 [2024] 1 SLR 591 [2025] 1 SLR 272

Judgment

Read the full judgment on the official Singapore Courts portal.

Read on eLitigation

Source: eLitigation ([2026] SGHCR 4)