Public Prosecutor v AGG: Rape, Outrage of Modesty, and Road Traffic Offences
In Public Prosecutor v AGG, the High Court of Singapore, presided over by Justice Woo Bih Li, convicted AGG on charges of rape, outrage of modesty against his sister, and road traffic offences on 19 March 2010. AGG pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment and six strokes of the cane for each of the rape charges, one year’s imprisonment and three strokes of the cane for the outrage of modesty charge, and a fine for the road traffic offences.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Accused pleaded guilty and was convicted on all charges. Sentenced to imprisonment and caning.
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
AGG faced charges including rape and outrage of modesty against his sister, along with road traffic violations. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to imprisonment and caning.
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 | Sellakumaran Sellamuthoo of Attorney-General’s Chambers David Low of Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| AGG | Defendant | Individual | Convicted | Lost |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Woo Bih Li | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Sellakumaran Sellamuthoo | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| David Low | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
4. Facts
- The accused committed rape against his younger sister on multiple occasions.
- The accused also committed acts of outrage of modesty against his sister.
- The victim was often asleep or appeared to be asleep during the offences.
- The victim did not consent to the sexual acts.
- The accused took and drove a motorcycle without the owner's consent.
- The accused did not possess a valid driving license.
- The accused used a motor vehicle without valid third-party insurance.
5. Formal Citations
- Public Prosecutor v AGG, Criminal Case No 8 of 2010, [2010] SGHC 89
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Rape and outrage of modesty committed against victim between 2005 and 2006. | |
| Rape committed against victim in 2007. | |
| Victim confronted accused about sexual abuse. | |
| Victim ran away from home. | |
| Accused committed road traffic offences. | |
| Victim lodged a police report. | |
| Accused was arrested. | |
| Accused was examined by Dr. [E]. | |
| Judgment delivered. |
7. Legal Issues
- Rape
- Outcome: The court convicted the accused on multiple charges of rape.
- Category: Substantive
- Outrage of Modesty
- Outcome: The court convicted the accused on a charge of outrage of modesty.
- Category: Substantive
- Road Traffic Offences
- Outcome: The court convicted the accused on charges related to driving without a license, taking a vehicle without consent, and using a vehicle without insurance.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Imprisonment
- Caning
- Fine
- Disqualification from Driving
9. Cause of Actions
- Rape
- Outrage of Modesty
- Taking Motor Vehicle Without Consent
- Driving Without a License
- Using a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Litigation
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP v S | High Court | Yes | [2003] SGHC 70 | Singapore | Cited for comparison in sentencing for a similar case of sibling sexual abuse, but distinguished due to the differences in the severity and number of victims. |
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Penal Code, Chapter 224, section 376(1) | Singapore |
| Penal Code, Chapter 224, section 354 | Singapore |
| Road Traffic Act, Chapter 276, section 96(1) | Singapore |
| Road Traffic Act, Chapter 276, section 35(1) | Singapore |
| Road Traffic Act, Chapter 276, section 35(3) | Singapore |
| Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act, Chapter 189, section 3(1) | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Rape
- Outrage of Modesty
- Sexual Abuse
- Road Traffic Offences
- Consent
- Statement of Facts
- Remorse
- Sibling Abuse
15.2 Keywords
- Rape
- Outrage of Modesty
- Road Traffic Offences
- Singapore
- Criminal Law
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 90 |
| Sexual Offences | 90 |
| Automobile Accidents | 20 |
| Road Traffic Act | 20 |
| Personal Injury | 10 |
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Sexual Offences
- Road Traffic