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District Judge Luke Tan is a Singaporean judicial officer with extensive experience in the legal field. Here are some key points about him:

*Background*

- Educated at National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Law
- Called to the Singapore Bar in 1994

*Judicial Career*

- Appointed District Judge in 2014
- Served in various courts, including the District Court, Magistrate's Court, and Juvenile Court
- Handled a range of cases, including criminal, civil, and family law matters

*Notable Cases*

- Raeesah Khan's parliamentary privileges case (2022)
- High-profile criminal cases, such as theft, cheating, and drug-related offenses
- Family law disputes, including divorce and child custody cases

*Awards and Recognition*

- Singapore National Day Awards (2019) - Public Service Star (BBM)
- Singapore Law Society's Volunteer Award (2017)

*Publications and Speaking Engagements*

- Contributed to legal publications, such as the Singapore Academy of Law Journal
- Spoken at conferences and seminars on topics like criminal law, family law, and judicial management

*Community Involvement*

- Volunteer mentor, Singapore Law Society's Mentorship Program
- Member, Singapore Academy of Law's Law Reform Committee

 Here are a few:

*Criminal Cases:*

1. Public Prosecutor v. Goh Lee Yin (2019): Judge Tan sentenced a woman to 12 months' jail for abusing her maid, highlighting the need to protect vulnerable victims.
2. Public Prosecutor v. Mohammad Farid Mohd Basri (2020): He sentenced a man to 10 months' jail for rioting, emphasizing the seriousness of group violence.
3. Public Prosecutor v. Lee Zhen Jie (2022): Judge Tan sentenced a youth to reformative training for robbery, considering the offender's age and potential for rehabilitation.

*Family Law:*

1. TMA v. TMH (2018): Judge Tan ruled on a complex divorce case involving asset division and child custody, emphasizing the importance of co-parenting.
2. UMM v. UML (2020): He granted a protection order in a domestic violence case, prioritizing the safety of the victim.

*Other Notable Cases:*

1. Tan Chye Hin v. Public Prosecutor (2019): Judge Tan dismissed an appeal against conviction for cheating, upholding the prosecution's case.
2. Ong Boon Chuan v. Public Prosecutor (2020): He reduced a sentence for drug-related offenses, considering the offender's cooperation with authorities.