The defence, led by lawyer Andre Jumabhoy, also completed its cross-examination of each witness. Mr Jumabhoy had repeatedly sought to impeach Ms Khan’s credibility by pointing out inconsistencies in her evidence. He also characterised the former WP member as a liar who told lies “non-stop”.
On the two WP cadres, Mr Jumabhoy has sought to poke holes in their testimonies by pointing out contradictions in their evidence.
At the close of the prosecution’s case, the defence said it would file written submissions arguing that there was no case for the defence to answer for the first charge but not the second charge. It later filed written submissions arguing that Singh has no case to answer for both charges.
Judge Tan had also asked both sides to address him on words in the allegations against Singh. He noted that some words in the charges could not be found in excerpts of Singh’s exchange before the COP.
In its written submissions, the prosecution said that there was no need for the present charges to be amended, and asked the court to call on Singh for his defence. However, it proposed amendments should the court feel the need to amend the charges.
After reading both side’s submissions, Judge Tan agreed with the prosecution that the current charges satisfied the requirements set out in law and that no amendments were necessary.
The judge then invited Singh to take the stand to testify.
The second tranche of the trial is slated to go on until Nov 13.
For each charge, Singh faces a maximum jail term of three years, a fine of up to S$7,000, or both.
Source: CNA
