Singapore legislation
Section 36
Section 36
Disqualification of bankrupt
(1)
Where a debtor is adjudged bankrupt he shall, subject to this Act, be disqualified for —
(a)
being nominated to or sitting or voting in Parliament or on any committee thereof; or
(b)
being appointed or acting as a Judge, Magistrate or Justice of the Peace.
(2)
The disqualifications to which a bankrupt is subject under this section shall be removed and cease if and when —
(a)
the adjudication of bankruptcy against him is annulled; or
(b)
he obtains from the court his discharge with a certificate to the effect that his bankruptcy was caused by misfortune without any misconduct on his part.
(3)
The court may grant or withhold such certificate as it thinks fit, but any refusal of such certificate shall be subject to appeal.