Constitutional Law

7 cases · February 2025 to February 2026

Overview

Constitutional Law appeared in 7 reported judgments in Singapore between February 2025 to February 2026. Key sub-topics included Equal protection of the law (2) and Equality before the law (2). The most active judge was Woo Bih Li (3 cases), and the leading firm was Attorney-General's Chambers (6 cases).

Data coverage: between February 2025 to February 2026

Which law firms handle the most Constitutional Law cases in Singapore?

Attorney-General's Chambers leads in constitutional law with 6 cases between February 2025 to February 2026, followed by Eugene Thuraisingam LLP (2 cases) and Colin Seow Chambers LLC (1 case). 6 firms appeared in constitutional law cases during this period.

Who are the leading Constitutional Law lawyers in Singapore?

Chng Luey Chi is the most active constitutional law lawyer in Singapore with 2 case appearances between February 2025 to February 2026, followed by Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam (2) and Suang Wijaya (2). 24 lawyers appeared in constitutional law cases during this period.

Which judges handle the most Constitutional Law cases in Singapore?

Woo Bih Li has handled 3 cases in constitutional law between February 2025 to February 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Judith Prakash (2 cases) and Sundaresh Menon (2 cases) are also among the most active. 8 judges heard constitutional law cases.

How many constitutional law cases are heard in Singapore courts?

Between February 2025 to February 2026, 7 reported judgments involved constitutional law in Singapore courts. The majority were heard in the High Court (General Division) (8 cases).

What are the main sub-topics in Singapore constitutional law cases?

The main sub-topics in Singapore constitutional law litigation between February 2025 to February 2026 were Equal protection of the law (2 cases), Equality before the law (2 cases), Fundamental liberties — Right to life and personal liberty (2 cases), Constitution — Interpretation (1 case).

Case Volume by Year

6
25
1
26
2025–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Judicial review — Exhaustion of remedies 1 case

Judicial review — Whether the Official Assignee’s actions are susceptible to judicial review 1 case

Equal protection of the law — Whether s 106A of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap 68, 2012 Rev Ed) infringed Article 12 of the Constitution 1 case

Fundamental liberties — Right to life and personal liberty — Whether s 106A of the Criminal Procedure Code Cap (Cap 68, 2012 Rev Ed) infringed Article 9 of the Constitution 1 case

Natural Justice — Principles of natural justice 1 case

Fundamental Liberties — Right to life and personal liberty 1 case

Key Statutes

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Applications in Capital Cases Act
cited in 3 cases
Penal Code (Cap 224)
cited in 2 cases
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cited in 1 case
Prisons Act
cited in 1 case
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Drugs Act
cited in 1 case
cited in 1 case
Criminal Justice Reform Act
cited in 1 case

Court Distribution

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