High Court (General Division)
SGHC · 382 cases
About the High Court (General Division)
The High Court (General Division) (SGHC) is the principal first-instance court for significant civil and criminal matters in Singapore. Between January 2025 and February 2026, 308 reported judgments were delivered by this court, with the most common practice areas being Civil Procedure (93), Contract (79), and Criminal Law (76). The most active judges were Choo Han Teck (25), Sundaresh Menon (20), and Aidan Xu @ Aedit Abdullah (18).
Other frequently litigated areas included Criminal Procedure and Sentencing (63), Tort (60), Insolvency Law (48), Trusts (36). Case volume averaged 22 judgments per month, with 2025-12 recording the highest volume at 33 decisions.
What types of cases does the High Court (General Division) handle?
The High Court (General Division) handles civil claims, judicial review, criminal trials, and insolvency proceedings. Between January 2025 and February 2026, 308 reported judgments were delivered. The most common practice area was Civil Procedure (93 cases).
How many cases did the High Court (General Division) hear?
The High Court (General Division) (SGHC) delivered 308 reported judgments between January 2025 and February 2026. The most active judge was Choo Han Teck with 25 cases.
Who are the most active judges in the High Court (General Division)?
Between January 2025 and February 2026, the most active judges in the High Court (General Division) were Choo Han Teck (25 cases), Sundaresh Menon (20 cases), Aidan Xu @ Aedit Abdullah (18 cases), Mohamed Faizal (18 cases), and Chua Lee Ming (17 cases).