Singapore legislation

Section 147

of Bankruptcy Act

Section 147

Supplementary provisions

Amended by42/2005

(1)

It shall not be a defence in proceedings for an offence under this Act that anything relied on, in whole or in part, as constituting that offence was done outside Singapore.

(2)

In a charge for an offence under this Act, it shall be sufficient to set forth the substance of the offence charged in the words of this Act, specifying the offence or as near thereto as circumstances admit, without alleging or setting forth any debt, demand, application or any proceedings in, or order, warrant or document of any court acting under this Act.

Amended by42/2005

(3)

Where a bankrupt has been guilty of any offence under this Act, he shall not be exempt from being proceeded against therefor by reason that he has obtained his discharge or that the bankruptcy order made against him has been annulled or rescinded.

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