[Bigiron]

Judge says that circumstantial evidence shows Pritam did not want Raeesah Khan to clarify the truth in Parliament.

The judge says the circumstances leading up to Singh discovering that Ms Khan had lied on Aug 3, 2021, Singh’s actions later, as well as the Aug 8, 2021 meeting asking Ms Khan to admit the untruth - were “strongly indicative” that Singh did not want to clarify the untruth at some point.

While Singh was very proactive in the immediate aftermath of the lie, and tried to get to the bottom of the issue, he did not do anything when it was suggested to Ms Khan that the issue will not come up.

[Bigiron]

Judge elaborates on the Singh's actions after Aug 8 meeting

Concerned with fallout from Ms Khan's speech in parliament on Aug 7, 2021, Singh commented it was politically speaking a bad day for (the Workers' Party), says the judge.

After that, Singh had continually pressed Ms Khan until she admitted her anecdote was untrue, the judge notes.

The judge recalls that Singh had discussed the issue at a meeting with the WP leaders.

Singh had appeared "anxious" about the fallout. Juxtaposed against his silence on the next steps to be taken by the party “is striking”, says the judge.

The "adverse consequences" on WP which had been considered by WP leaders at the Aug 8 meeting set the stage for the accused to make the statement that the lie was "probably something they have to take to the grave", says the judge.

[Bigiron]

Khan's account supported by evidence: Judge

The judge says Ms Raeesah Khan's account was supported by evidence, including text messages and discussions with former WP cadres Loh Pei Ying and Yudhishthra Nathan, and former WP chief Low Thia Khiang.

The judge also points out Singh's inaction for almost two months.

"Nothing was done by the accused after the Aug 8 meeting," says Judge Tan, adding that there were no steps taken for Ms Khan to come clean about her lie.

This was "in sharp contrast" to the anxiety he displayed after Khan had told the anecdote in parliament and the pressure placed on Ms Khan until she admitted the lie on Aug 7, says the judge.

"Yet, after Ms Khan admitted to other WP leaders she had lied, there was absolutely no follow-up from the accused."

[Bigiron]

Raeesah Khan’s ‘take it to the grave’ text is weighty evidence

The judge gave “full weight” to Ms Khan’s 12.41pm text message to her aides Loh Pei Ying and Yudhishtrava Nathan sent right after she left Singh’s house on Aug 8, 2021.

She had told them that party leaders agreed the best thing to do was to take the lie to the grave.

There was no reason for her to lie in the message, says judge.

He adds: "In short the 12.41pm message provided strong support that the accused said what Ms Khan claimed he said at the 8 August meeting."

[Ola]

So, can the Court tell us what crime did Pritam commit?

Or this is another Low Yen Ling who failed to investigate and stop her Gangsters?

Similar to SBQ will did not stop personal NRIC Numbers from leaking out?

[sgbuffett]

Is he guilty beyond reasonable doubt or just perception of likelihood 

For many RK cannot be trusted.

Anyway where is the hard evidence.

[Blin]

Aquitted.

[talky]

Is he guilty beyond reasonable doubt or just perception of likelihood 

For many RK cannot be trusted.

Anyway where is the hard evidence.

poor girl RK
SAW ON TV NOT EVEN A REPORTER OR HIS FRIENDS WERE WITH HER GOING TO COURT.
THIS SHOWED SHE WILL BE A HATRED IN THE WHOLE OF SOPORE  ,NO FUTURE FOR HER IN SPORE
ONLY CAN WORK IN HIS FATHER COMPANY

[Lukongsimi]

Not easy to lie in parliament.

[Reddishday]

Whole lao hong biscuit saga from start to finish

https://tinyurl.com/9m7a8bkj

[Specific]

I am an opposition supporter.

Only very stupid people will say PAP wants to fix Pritam.

It is in PAP's interests that Pritam remain as an elected opposition MP and remain as the leader of opposition for as long as possible because it is very very unlikely for PAP to find another opposition leader that totally does not voice any disapproval towards the CECA policy such as Pritam.

If I am not mistaken, in all Pritam's years as an elected MP, Pritam has never criticised the CECA policy before

[Gemstar]

I am an opposition supporter.

Only very stupid people will say PAP wants to fix Pritam.

It is in PAP's interests that Pritam remain as an elected opposition MP and remain as the leader of opposition for as long as possible because it is very very unlikely for PAP to find another opposition leader that totally does not voice any disapproval towards the CECA policy such as Pritam.

If I am not mistaken, in all Pritam's years as an elected MP, Pritam has never criticised the CECA policy before

Pritam Singh does not hv the qualities of a Secretary General for WP. Maybe, he can just be a member. Indeed I find him never ever brought up important issues for citizens. LMW fit more of a Secretary General for PSP.

[EvertonDiehard]

While S'pore's judicial independence is protected by constitutional and legal safeguards, many question its robustness. The transfer of a Senior District Judge to the Attorney-General's Chambers in the 1980s, after a ruling favourable to an opposition politician, JB Jeyaretnam, raised concerns. In S'pore, natural justice is understood procedurally, not substantively.