Abul Khabir Uddin Tohron Nisa v Public Prosecutor: Bail Reduction Application under Employment of Foreign Workers Act
Abul Khabir Uddin Tohron Nisa applied to the High Court of Singapore for a reduction of bail. He was charged with multiple offences under the Employment of Foreign Workers Act. The High Court, presided over by Choo Han Teck J, reduced the bail from $100,000 to $50,000, considering the applicant's lack of prior convictions and time already spent in prison.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Bail reduced from $100,000 to $50,000.
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Application to reduce bail for Abul Khabir Uddin Tohron Nisa, charged under the Employment of Foreign Workers Act. The court reduced bail from $100,000 to $50,000.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor | Respondent | Government Agency | Bail Reduced | Lost | Han Ming Kuang of Deputy Public Prosecutors Lau Wing Yum of Deputy Public Prosecutors |
| Abul Khabir Uddin Tohron Nisa | Applicant | Individual | Bail Reduced | Partial |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Han Ming Kuang | Deputy Public Prosecutors |
| Lau Wing Yum | Deputy Public Prosecutors |
| S K Kumar | S K Kumar & Associates |
4. Facts
- The applicant was charged with four charges under s 5(3) of the Employment of Foreign Workers Act.
- The applicant was charged with one charge under s 5(2) of the Employment of Foreign Workers Act.
- The applicant was charged with 34 abetment charges under s 5(1) of the Employment of Foreign Workers Act.
- The applicant was first charged in court on 15 March 2006 and released on bail of $40,000 on 20 March 2006.
- Bail was increased to $100,000 on 23 March 2006 after the applicant was charged with 34 additional charges.
- The applicant was unable to raise bail and had been in remand since 23 March 2006.
- The applicant earned $1,000 a month as a director of a company that recruits Bangladeshi workers.
5. Formal Citations
- Abul Khabir Uddin Tohron Nisa v Public Prosecutor, Cr M 8/2006, [2006] SGHC 57
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Applicant charged in court | |
| Applicant released on bail of $40,000 | |
| Prosecution charged applicant with 34 additional charges; bail increased to $100,000 | |
| Judgment reserved |
7. Legal Issues
- Reduction of Bail
- Outcome: The court reduced the bail from $100,000 to $50,000.
- Category: Procedural
8. Remedies Sought
- Reduction of Bail
9. Cause of Actions
- Violation of Employment of Foreign Workers Act
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
11. Industries
- Recruitment
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soo Shiok Liong v Pendakwa Raya | Unknown | Yes | [1993] 2 MLJ 381 | Malaysia | Cited for a summary of the main points in bail applications. |
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Employment of Foreign Workers Act (Cap 91A, 1997 Rev Ed) s 5(1) | Singapore |
| Employment of Foreign Workers Act (Cap 91A, 1997 Rev Ed) s 5(2) | Singapore |
| Employment of Foreign Workers Act (Cap 91A, 1997 Rev Ed) s 5(3) | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Bail
- Employment of Foreign Workers Act
- Surety
- Absconding
- Remand
15.2 Keywords
- Bail Reduction
- Employment of Foreign Workers Act
- Singapore High Court
- Criminal Procedure
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Criminal Procedure | 70 |
| Work Permits | 60 |
| Employment Law | 50 |
| Criminal Law | 40 |
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Employment Law
- Bail Application