Abuse of Process

11 cases · March 2025 to February 2026

Overview

Abuse of Process featured in 11 reported judgments in Singapore between March 2025 to February 2026, heard primarily in the High Court Registrar (4) and the High Court (General Division) (3). Key sub-topics included Henderson v Henderson doctrine (5), Collateral purpose (3), Riddick principle (2). The most active judges were Belinda Ang Saw Ean (3), Steven Chong (2), See Kee Oon (2), while leading firms included Allen & Gledhill LLP (2), Attorney-General's Chambers (2), Eugene Thurasingam LLP (1). 50 lawyers appeared in abuse of process cases during this period.

Data coverage: between March 2025 to February 2026

Which law firms handle the most Abuse of Process cases in Singapore?

Allen & Gledhill LLP leads in abuse of process with 2 cases between March 2025 to February 2026, followed by Attorney-General's Chambers (2 cases) and Eugene Thurasingam LLP (1 case). 21 firms appeared in abuse of process cases during this period.

Who are the leading Abuse of Process lawyers in Singapore?

Sruthi Boppana is the most active abuse of process lawyer in Singapore with 2 case appearances between March 2025 to February 2026, followed by Sheryl Lauren Koh Quanli (1) and Hewage Ushan Saminda Premaratne (1). 50 lawyers appeared in abuse of process cases during this period.

Which judges handle the most Abuse of Process cases in Singapore?

Belinda Ang Saw Ean has handled 3 cases in abuse of process between March 2025 to February 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Steven Chong (2 cases) and See Kee Oon (2 cases) are also among the most active. 12 judges heard abuse of process cases.

How many abuse of process cases are heard in Singapore courts?

Between March 2025 to February 2026, 11 reported judgments involved abuse of process in Singapore courts. The majority were heard in the High Court Registrar (4 cases).

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore abuse of process cases?

The main sub-topics in Singapore abuse of process litigation between March 2025 to February 2026 were Henderson v Henderson doctrine (5 cases), Collateral purpose (3 cases), Riddick principle (2 cases), Inconsistent positions (1 case).

Case Volume by Year

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