District Court
SGDC · 44 cases
About the District Court
The District Court (SGDC) is a court of first instance within the State Courts handling civil and criminal matters below certain thresholds. Between February 2025 and February 2026, 38 reported judgments were delivered by this court, with the most common practice areas being Tort (18), Contract (14), and Damages (11). The most active judges were Chiah Kok Khun (8), Georgina Lum (4), and Sim Mei Ling (4).
Other frequently litigated areas included Civil Procedure (9), Building and Construction Law (2), Landlord and Tenant (2), Remedies (2). Case volume averaged 4 judgments per month, with 2026-01 recording the highest volume at 15 decisions.
What types of cases does the District Court handle?
The District Court handles civil claims up to SGD 250,000, and criminal offences within prescribed sentencing limits. Between February 2025 and February 2026, 38 reported judgments were delivered. The most common practice area was Tort (18 cases).
How many cases did the District Court hear?
The District Court (SGDC) delivered 38 reported judgments between February 2025 and February 2026. The most active judge was Chiah Kok Khun with 8 cases.
Who are the most active judges in the District Court?
Between February 2025 and February 2026, the most active judges in the District Court were Chiah Kok Khun (8 cases), Georgina Lum (4 cases), Sim Mei Ling (4 cases), Teo Guan Kee (4 cases), and Samuel Wee (3 cases).