PP v Chandrasekaran: Attempted Murder & Theft at Chinese Garden
In Public Prosecutor v Chandrasekaran S/O Perianasamy, the High Court of Singapore convicted Chandrasekaran of attempted murder and theft. The charges stemmed from an incident on February 15, 2000, where Chandrasekaran assaulted his ex-girlfriend, Areat Selvamary A/P Joseph, at Chinese Garden, causing serious injuries and stealing her belongings. The court sentenced Chandrasekaran to 10 years imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane for the attempted murder charge and 1 year imprisonment for the theft charge, to run concurrently.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Accused convicted of both charges.
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Chandrasekaran was convicted of attempted murder and theft after assaulting his ex-girlfriend at Chinese Garden. He received 10 years imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor | Prosecution | Government Agency | Judgment for Prosecution | Won | Raymond Fong of Public Prosecutor |
| Chandrasekaran S/O Perianasamy | Defendant | Individual | Convicted | Lost |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Seiu Kin | Judicial Commissioner | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Raymond Fong | Public Prosecutor |
4. Facts
- The accused assaulted the victim by kicking her head, punching her face, and slashing her neck and face with a knife.
- The accused and the victim were having an affair, and the accused was upset that the victim was married.
- The accused brought a 15-cm knife with him to the meeting with the victim.
- The accused stole the victim's sling bag, jewellery, and cash after the assault.
- The victim suffered multiple lacerations and serious head injuries, resulting in a coma.
- The accused pawned the stolen jewellery.
- The accused claimed the victim verbally abused him and his children.
5. Formal Citations
- Public Prosecutor v Chandrasekaran S/O Perianasamy, CC 65/2000, [2000] SGHC 234
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Accused assaulted victim at Chinese Garden. | |
| Accused stole victim's jewellery, cash and sling bag. | |
| Victim discovered by police at Chinese Garden. | |
| Victim regained consciousness. | |
| Accused arrested. | |
| Victim discharged from hospital. | |
| First medical report issued. | |
| Further medical report issued. | |
| Judgment issued. | |
| Accused married. | |
| Accused separated from his wife. |
7. Legal Issues
- Attempted Murder
- Outcome: The court found the accused guilty of attempted murder under section 307(1) of the Penal Code.
- Category: Substantive
- Theft
- Outcome: The court found the accused guilty of theft under section 379 of the Penal Code.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Criminal prosecution
- Imprisonment
- Caning
9. Cause of Actions
- Assault
- Theft
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Violent Crime
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.P. v Banphanuk & Anor | High Court | Yes | Criminal Case 54/1994 | Singapore | Cited as a guideline for sentencing under section 307(1) of the Penal Code, but distinguished based on the specific facts of the case. |
| PP v Chua Hwa Soon | High Court | Yes | Criminal Case 9/1997 | Singapore | Cited as a guideline for sentencing under section 307(1) of the Penal Code, but distinguished based on the specific facts of the case. |
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Penal Code (Chapter 224) section 307(1) | Singapore |
| Penal Code (Chapter 224) section 379 | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Chinese Garden
- affair
- assault
- knife
- theft
- jewelry
- mitigation
- remorse
15.2 Keywords
- attempted murder
- theft
- assault
- criminal law
- singapore
- high court
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 95 |
| Offences | 80 |
| Theft | 70 |
| Assault | 65 |
| Criminal Procedure | 60 |
| Sentencing | 50 |
| Personal Injury | 30 |
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Attempted Murder
- Theft
- Sentencing