Case-law data insights
Data-journalism analyses of the Singapore case-law corpus — most-cited cases, most-litigated statutes, court caseload and per-practice-area rankings. Every figure is computed from the corpus and links back to the underlying judgments. This is legal information, not legal advice.
Data reports
10How much of Singapore's reported case law comes from the Court of Appeal
Of the 845 reported Singapore judgments in this corpus, 85 (10.1%) were decided by the Court of Appeal — Singapore's apex court. The full distribution of report
The cases that shaped Singapore law in 2025
Among the 542 Singapore judgments decided in 2025 in this corpus, <strong>Masoud Rahimi Bin Mehrzad & 30 Ors v Attorney-general Of Singapore</strong> ([2025] SG
The cases that shaped Singapore law in 2026
Among the 303 Singapore judgments decided in 2026 in this corpus, <strong>Xzu v Xzv</strong> ([2026] SGFC 31) was the most relied-on authority, cited by 4 of th
The most active judges in each Singapore practice area
This analysis identifies the single most active judge in each Singapore practice area, measured by the number of distinct reported judgments in which they appea
The most active law firms in each Singapore practice area
This analysis identifies the single most active law firm in each Singapore practice area, measured by the number of distinct reported judgments in which they ap
The most-cited Singapore cases in this corpus
Across 845 Singapore judgments in this corpus, <strong>Wxw v Wxx</strong> ([2025] SGHC(A) 2) is the most-cited decision, referred to by 9 other Singapore judgme
The most-litigated statutes in Singapore case law
Across the Singapore judgments in this corpus, <strong>Evidence Act</strong> is the most frequently litigated statute, cited in 112 distinct reported decisions.
The State of Arbitration Law in Singapore — Q2 2026
Across the 845 Singapore judgments in this corpus, 57 are Arbitration decisions. Reported Arbitration judgments in this corpus span 2025–2026, with 18 decided i
The State of Employment Law in Singapore — Q2 2026
Across the 845 Singapore judgments in this corpus, 13 are Employment Law decisions. Reported Employment Law judgments in this corpus span 2025–2026, with 6 deci
The State of Insolvency Law in Singapore — Q2 2026
Across the 845 Singapore judgments in this corpus, 62 are Insolvency Law decisions. Reported Insolvency Law judgments in this corpus span 2025–2026, with 19 dec
Most-cited cases by practice area
27The most-cited Abuse of Process cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Abuse of Process judgments in this corpus, <strong>Masri Bin Hussain v Public Prosecutor</strong> ([2025] SGCA 9) is the most-cited decision, re
The most-cited Arbitration cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Arbitration judgments in this corpus, <strong>Wuhu Ruyi Xinbo Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) v European Topsoho S.àr.l.</strong> (
The most-cited Civil Procedure cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Civil Procedure judgments in this corpus, <strong>Masoud Rahimi Bin Mehrzad & 30 Ors v Attorney-general Of Singapore</strong> ([2025] SGHC 20) i
The most-cited Companies cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Companies judgments in this corpus, <strong>Park Hotel Management Pte. Ltd. (in Liquidation) & 2 Ors v Law Ching Hung & 3 Ors</strong> ([2025] S
The most-cited Conflict of Laws cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Conflict of Laws judgments in this corpus, <strong>Mbf Northern Securities Sdn. Bhd. (in Liquidation) v Purwadi</strong> ([2025] SGHC 184) is th
The most-cited Constitutional Law cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Constitutional Law judgments in this corpus, <strong>Masoud Rahimi Bin Mehrzad & 30 Ors v Attorney-general Of Singapore</strong> ([2025] SGHC 20
The most-cited Contempt of Court cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Contempt of Court judgments in this corpus, <strong>Zhongshan Shengwang Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. v Phua Kian Chey Colin & Anor</strong> ([
The most-cited Contract cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Contract judgments in this corpus, <strong>Kok Kuan Hwa v Yap Wing Sang</strong> ([2025] SGHC(A) 16) is the most-cited decision, referred to by
The most-cited Credit and Security cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Credit and Security judgments in this corpus, <strong>Tan Hai Peng Micheal & Anor v Tan Cheong Joo & 4 Ors</strong> ([2025] SGHC 217) is the mos
The most-cited Criminal Law cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Criminal Law judgments in this corpus, <strong>Tan Hui Meng v Public Prosecutor</strong> ([2025] SGHC 2) is the most-cited decision, referred to
The most-cited Criminal Procedure and Sentencing cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Criminal Procedure and Sentencing judgments in this corpus, <strong>Masri Bin Hussain v Public Prosecutor</strong> ([2025] SGCA 9) is the most-c
The most-cited Damages cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Damages judgments in this corpus, <strong>Wen Hanrong v Huationg Contractor Pte Ltd & Anor</strong> ([2026] SGMC 3) is the most-cited decision,
The most-cited Employment Law cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Employment Law judgments in this corpus, <strong>Prashant Mudgal v Sap Asia Pte. Ltd.</strong> ([2026] SGHC 15) is the most-cited decision, refe
The most-cited Equity cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Equity judgments in this corpus, <strong>Rita Kishinchand Bhojwani v Hvs Properties Private Limited & 2 Ors</strong> ([2025] SGHC 80) is the mos
The most-cited Evidence cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Evidence judgments in this corpus, <strong>Teras Lyza Pte. Ltd. & 2 Ors v Argoglobal Underwriting Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. & 4 Ors</strong> ([2025
The most-cited Family Law cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Family Law judgments in this corpus, <strong>Wxw v Wxx</strong> ([2025] SGHC(A) 2) is the most-cited decision, referred to by 9 other Singapore
The most-cited Injunctions cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Injunctions judgments in this corpus, <strong>The Management Corporation Strata Title Plan No. 561 v Kosma Holdings Pte Ltd</strong> ([2025] SGH
The most-cited Insolvency Law cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Insolvency Law judgments in this corpus, <strong>Blackstone Asia Real Estate Partners Limited (In Liquidation) & 2 Ors v Standard Chartered Bank
The most-cited Intellectual Property cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Intellectual Property judgments in this corpus, <strong>Ka Shin Technologies (s) Pte Ltd v Tan Kiat Lian & 2 Ors</strong> ([2025] SGHC 160) is t
The most-cited Land cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Land judgments in this corpus, <strong>Ng Chin Huay v Tan Tien Tuck & Anor</strong> ([2025] SGHC 145) is the most-cited decision, referred to by
The most-cited Legal Profession cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Legal Profession judgments in this corpus, <strong>Tajudin Bin Gulam Rasul & Anor v Suriaya Binte Haja Mohideen</strong> ([2025] SGHCR 33) is th
The most-cited Limitation of Actions cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Limitation of Actions judgments in this corpus, <strong>Kuvera Properties Pte. Ltd. v Far East Opus Pte. Ltd.</strong> ([2025] SGHC 109) is the
The most-cited Res Judicata cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Res Judicata judgments in this corpus, <strong>Hulley Enterprises Limited & 2 Ors v The Russian Federation</strong> ([2025] SGHC(I) 19) is the m
The most-cited Restitution cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Restitution judgments in this corpus, <strong>Envy Asset Management Pte. Ltd. (in Liquidation) & 5 Ors v Ng Yu Zhi & 3 Ors</strong> ([2025] SGHC
The most-cited Statutory Interpretation cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Statutory Interpretation judgments in this corpus, <strong>Ybc v Ybd</strong> ([2026] SGFC 49) is the most-cited decision, referred to by 2 othe
The most-cited Tort cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Tort judgments in this corpus, <strong>Wen Hanrong v Huationg Contractor Pte Ltd & Anor</strong> ([2026] SGMC 3) is the most-cited decision, ref
The most-cited Trusts cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Trusts judgments in this corpus, <strong>Ng Chin Huay v Tan Tien Tuck & Anor</strong> ([2025] SGHC 145) is the most-cited decision, referred to