Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Primary legislation governing contract law principles in Singapore, providing the fundamental framework for contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Cap. 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability for breach of contract can be excluded or restricted
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract and affects the scope of indemnification provisions involving third parties
Limitation Act: Sets time limits within which claims must be brought, affecting the duration of indemnification obligations
Misrepresentation Act: Provides remedies for parties who enter into contracts based on misrepresentations, relevant for validity of indemnification agreements
Securities and Futures Act: Relevant if the indemnification agreement involves financial services or securities trading activities
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Must be considered if the agreement involves the handling or protection of personal data
Competition Act: Ensures that indemnification provisions do not contain anti-competitive elements or restrict market competition
Singapore Common Law Principles: Body of case law and judicial precedents that guide the interpretation and enforcement of indemnification clauses
Contributory Negligence Rules: Legal principles affecting how liability is apportioned when both parties contribute to losses or damages
Force Majeure Principles: Legal doctrine concerning unforeseeable circumstances preventing contract fulfillment, affecting indemnification obligations
International Commercial Laws: Relevant if the agreement has cross-border elements, including choice of law and jurisdiction considerations
