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
12How much of Singapore's reported case law comes from the Court of Appeal
Of the 2,012 reported Singapore judgments in this corpus, 208 (10.3%) were decided by the Court of Appeal — Singapore's apex court. The full distribution of…
The cases that shaped Singapore law in 2023
Among the 556 Singapore judgments decided in 2023 in this corpus, Kuvera Resources Pte. Ltd. v Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.a. ([2023] SGCA 28) was the most…
The cases that shaped Singapore law in 2024
Among the 529 Singapore judgments decided in 2024 in this corpus, Wbu v Wbt ([2023] SGHCF 3) was the most relied-on authority, cited by 6 of them. The 15…
The cases that shaped Singapore law in 2025
Among the 542 Singapore judgments decided in 2025 in this corpus, Masoud Rahimi Bin Mehrzad & 30 Ors v Attorney-general Of Singapore ([2025] SGHC 20) was the…
The cases that shaped Singapore law in 2026
Among the 385 Singapore judgments decided in 2026 in this corpus, Cxr v Cxq ([2023] SGHCF 10) was the most relied-on authority, cited by 6 of them. The 15…
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…
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…
The most-cited Singapore cases in this corpus
Across 2,012 Singapore judgments in this corpus, Wbu v Wbt ([2023] SGHCF 3) is the most-cited decision, referred to by 20 other Singapore judgments here. The…
The most-litigated statutes in Singapore case law
Across the Singapore judgments in this corpus, Evidence Act is the most frequently litigated statute, cited in 261 distinct reported decisions. The 25…
The State of Arbitration Law in Singapore — Q3 2026
Across the 2,012 Singapore judgments in this corpus, 144 are Arbitration decisions. Reported Arbitration judgments in this corpus span 2023–2026, with 20…
The State of Employment Law in Singapore — Q3 2026
Across the 2,012 Singapore judgments in this corpus, 23 are Employment Law decisions. Reported Employment Law judgments in this corpus span 2023–2026, with 9…
The State of Insolvency Law in Singapore — Q3 2026
Across the 2,012 Singapore judgments in this corpus, 169 are Insolvency Law decisions. Reported Insolvency Law judgments in this corpus span 2023–2026, with 22…
Most-cited cases by practice area
41The most-cited Abuse of Process cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Abuse of Process judgments in this corpus, Masri Bin Hussain v Public Prosecutor ([2025] SGCA 9) is the most-cited decision, referred to by 6…
The most-cited Administrative Law cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Administrative Law judgments in this corpus, Thm International Import & Export Pte Ltd v Comptroller of Goods and Services Tax ([2024] SGHC 97)…
The most-cited Admiralty and Shipping cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Admiralty and Shipping judgments in this corpus, United Overseas Bank Limited v Owner and/or Demise Charterer of the vessel Maersk Katalin (imo…
The most-cited Agency cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Agency judgments in this corpus, Public Prosecutor v Soh Chee Wen & Quah Su-Ling ([2023] SGHC 299) is the most-cited decision, referred to by 6…
The most-cited Arbitration cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Arbitration judgments in this corpus, Cot v Cou & 2 Ors ([2023] SGCA 31) is the most-cited decision, referred to by 7 other Singapore judgments…
The most-cited Banking cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Banking judgments in this corpus, Banque de Commerce et de Placements Sa, Difc Branch & Anor v China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corporation Ltd…
The most-cited Bills of Exchange and Other Negotiable Instruments cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Bills of Exchange and Other Negotiable Instruments judgments in this corpus, Banque de Commerce et de Placements Sa, Difc Branch & Anor v China…
The most-cited Building and Construction Law cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Building and Construction Law judgments in this corpus, Vim Engineering Pte Ltd v Deluge Fire Protection (s.e.a.) Pte Ltd ([2023] SGHC(A) 2) is…
The most-cited Choses in Action cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Choses in Action judgments in this corpus, Re: Ocean Tankers (pte.) Ltd ([2023] SGHC 330) is the most-cited decision, referred to by 5 other…
The most-cited Civil Procedure cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Civil Procedure judgments in this corpus, Newspaper Seng Logistics Pte. Ltd. v Chiap Seng Productions Pte Ltd ([2023] SGHC(A) 5) is the…
The most-cited Commercial transactions cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Commercial transactions judgments in this corpus, B High House International Pte Ltd v Mcdp Phoenix Services Pte Ltd & Anor ([2023] SGHC 12) is…
The most-cited Companies cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Companies judgments in this corpus, Kotagaralahalli Peddappaiah Nagaraja v Moussa Salem & 2 Ors ([2023] SGHC 6) is the most-cited decision,…
The most-cited Confidence cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Confidence judgments in this corpus, Shanghai Afute Food and Beverage Management Co. Ltd. v Tan Swee Meng & 2 Ors ([2023] SGHC 34) is the…
The most-cited Conflict of Laws cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Conflict of Laws judgments in this corpus, Horizon Capital Fund v Ollech David ([2023] SGHC 164) is the most-cited decision, referred to by 8…
The most-cited Constitutional Law cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Constitutional Law judgments in this corpus, Masoud Rahimi Bin Mehrzad & 30 Ors v Attorney-general Of Singapore ([2025] SGHC 20) is the…
The most-cited Contempt of Court cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Contempt of Court judgments in this corpus, Madison Pacific Trust Limited & 3 Ors v Pt Dewata Wibawa & 2 Ors ([2024] SGHC 184) is the…
The most-cited Contract cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Contract judgments in this corpus, Lakshmi Anil Salgaocar suing as the Administratrix of the Estate Of Anil Vassudeva Salgaocar, deceased &…
The most-cited Courts and Jurisdiction cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Courts and Jurisdiction judgments in this corpus, Tan Meow Hiang v Ong Kay Yong ([2023] SGHC 218) is the most-cited decision, referred to by 6…
The most-cited Credit and Security cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Credit and Security judgments in this corpus, Banque de Commerce et de Placements Sa, Difc Branch & Anor v China Aviation Oil (Singapore)…
The most-cited Criminal Law cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Criminal Law judgments in this corpus, Public Prosecutor v Soh Chee Wen & Quah Su-Ling ([2023] SGHC 299) is the most-cited decision, referred…
The most-cited Criminal Procedure and Sentencing cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Criminal Procedure and Sentencing judgments in this corpus, Masri Bin Hussain v Public Prosecutor ([2025] SGCA 9) is the most-cited decision,…
The most-cited Damages cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Damages judgments in this corpus, Salmizan Bin Abdullah v Crapper Ian Anthony ([2023] SGHC 75) is the most-cited decision, referred to by 6…
The most-cited Debt and Recovery cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Debt and Recovery judgments in this corpus, Re: Ocean Tankers (pte.) Ltd ([2023] SGHC 330) is the most-cited decision, referred to by 5 other…
The most-cited Employment Law cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Employment Law judgments in this corpus, Bgc Partners (singapore) Limited & Anor v Sumit Grover ([2024] SGHC 206) is the most-cited decision,…
The most-cited Equity cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Equity judgments in this corpus, Salaya Kalairani & Anor v Appangam Govindhasamy & 3 Ors ([2023] SGHC(A) 40) is the most-cited decision,…
The most-cited Evidence cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Evidence judgments in this corpus, Ollech David v Horizon Capital Fund ([2024] SGHC(A) 8) is the most-cited decision, referred to by 6 other…
The most-cited Family Law cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Family Law judgments in this corpus, Wbu v Wbt ([2023] SGHCF 3) is the most-cited decision, referred to by 20 other Singapore judgments here.…
The most-cited Injunctions cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Injunctions judgments in this corpus, Xu Xiangrong & Anor v Fu Xianwei & 8 Ors ([2025] SGHC 95) is the most-cited decision, referred to by 2…
The most-cited Insolvency Law cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Insolvency Law judgments in this corpus, Envy Asset Management Pte. Ltd. (in Liquidation) & 3 Ors v Ch Biovest Pte. Ltd. ([2024] SGHC 46) is…
The most-cited Insurance cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Insurance judgments in this corpus, Teras Lyza Pte. Ltd. & 2 Ors v Argoglobal Underwriting Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. & 4 Ors ([2025] SGHC 82) is…
The most-cited Intellectual Property cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Intellectual Property judgments in this corpus, Amber Compounding Pharmacy Pte. Ltd. & Anor v Priscilla Lim Suk Ling & 5 Ors ([2023] SGHC 241)…
The most-cited Land cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Land judgments in this corpus, Ng Chin Huay v Tan Tien Tuck & Anor ([2025] SGHC 145) is the most-cited decision, referred to by 3 other…
The most-cited Landlord and Tenant cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Landlord and Tenant judgments in this corpus, Royal & Sons Organisation Pte. Ltd. v Hotel Calmo Chinatown Pte. Ltd. ([2024] SGHC 248) is the…
The most-cited Legal Profession cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Legal Profession judgments in this corpus, Tajudin Bin Gulam Rasul & Anor v Suriaya Binte Haja Mohideen ([2025] SGHCR 33) is the most-cited…
The most-cited Limitation of Actions cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Limitation of Actions judgments in this corpus, Sw Trustees Private Limited (in Compulsory Liquidation) & Anor v Teodros Ashenafi Tesemma & 5…
The most-cited Probate and Administration cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Probate and Administration judgments in this corpus, Julian Frederick Yu Lim V Lim Peng On & Anor ([2024] SGHC 53) is the most-cited decision,…
The most-cited Res Judicata cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Res Judicata judgments in this corpus, Hulley Enterprises Limited & 2 Ors v The Russian Federation ([2025] SGHC(I) 19) is the most-cited…
The most-cited Restitution cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Restitution judgments in this corpus, Envy Asset Management Pte. Ltd. (in Liquidation) & 3 Ors v Ch Biovest Pte. Ltd. ([2024] SGHC 46) is the…
The most-cited Statutory Interpretation cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Statutory Interpretation judgments in this corpus, Blackstone Asia Real Estate Partners Limited (In Liquidation) & 2 Ors v Standard Chartered…
The most-cited Tort cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Tort judgments in this corpus, Banque de Commerce et de Placements Sa, Difc Branch & Anor v China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corporation Ltd…
The most-cited Trusts cases in this corpus
Among Singapore Trusts judgments in this corpus, Envy Asset Management Pte. Ltd. (in Liquidation) & 3 Ors v Ch Biovest Pte. Ltd. ([2024] SGHC 46) is the…