Criminal Procedure and Sentencing
104 cases · January 2025 to May 2026
Overview
Criminal Procedure and Sentencing is a major practice area in Singapore litigation, with 69 reported judgments between January 2025 to February 2026. Cases were heard across the High Court (General Division) (66), the Court of Appeal (27). The most frequently litigated sub-topics were Sentencing — Appeals (12), Sentencing (9), Appeal (6), Stay of execution (5).
The most active judges in criminal procedure and sentencing cases were Tay Yong Kwang (15), Sundaresh Menon (13), See Kee Oon (11). Leading firms by case volume included Attorney-General's Chambers (65), Eugene Thuraisingam LLP (6), Drew & Napier LLC (3). The most frequently appearing lawyers were Rimplejit Kaur (4), Sruthi Boppana (4), Suang Wijaya (4). Other sub-topics included Appeal — Adducing fresh evidence, Sentencing — Principles, Statements — Admissibility, Trials — Whether accused person received inadequate legal assistance from trial counsel.
Data coverage: between January 2025 to February 2026
Which law firms handle the most Criminal Procedure and Sentencing cases in Singapore?
Attorney-General's Chambers leads in criminal procedure and sentencing with 65 cases between January 2025 to February 2026, followed by Eugene Thuraisingam LLP (6 cases) and Drew & Napier LLC (3 cases). 48 firms appeared in criminal procedure and sentencing cases during this period.
Who are the leading Criminal Procedure and Sentencing lawyers in Singapore?
Rimplejit Kaur is the most active criminal procedure and sentencing lawyer in Singapore with 4 case appearances between January 2025 to February 2026, followed by Sruthi Boppana (4) and Suang Wijaya (4). 212 lawyers appeared in criminal procedure and sentencing cases during this period.
Which judges handle the most Criminal Procedure and Sentencing cases in Singapore?
Tay Yong Kwang has handled 15 cases in criminal procedure and sentencing between January 2025 to February 2026, the most of any Singapore judge. Sundaresh Menon (13 cases) and See Kee Oon (11 cases) are also among the most active. 21 judges heard criminal procedure and sentencing cases.
How many criminal procedure and sentencing cases are heard in Singapore courts?
Between January 2025 to February 2026, 69 reported judgments involved criminal procedure and sentencing in Singapore courts. The majority were heard in the High Court (General Division) (66 cases).
What are the main sub-topics in Singapore criminal procedure and sentencing cases?
The main sub-topics in Singapore criminal procedure and sentencing litigation between January 2025 to February 2026 were Sentencing — Appeals (12 cases), Sentencing (9 cases), Appeal (6 cases), Stay of execution (5 cases).
Is criminal procedure and sentencing a common area of litigation in Singapore?
Yes. Criminal Procedure and Sentencing is the 4th most litigated practice area out of 42 tracked, accounting for 10.7% of the 642 reported judgments between January 2025 to February 2026. Key sub-topics include Sentencing — Appeals, Sentencing, Appeal.