Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law in Singapore, providing fundamental principles for contract formation and enforcement
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for indemnity agreements that may affect parties not directly involved in the contract
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly relevant for ensuring indemnity clauses are not unreasonably broad or unfair
Limitation Act (Cap. 163): Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims, affecting the timeframe within which indemnity claims can be made
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Relevant for commercial indemnities involving corporate entities, governing corporate capacity and authority
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests and may affect indemnity terms in consumer-facing contracts
Securities and Futures Act: Relevant for indemnities in financial services context, particularly involving regulated financial activities
Common Law Doctrine of Unconscionability: Legal principle preventing enforcement of terms that are extremely unfair or oppressive
Rules Against Penalties: Common law principle ensuring that indemnity provisions do not constitute penalties rather than genuine pre-estimates of loss
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant for electronically executed indemnity agreements
