Criminal Procedure and Sentencing

79 cases · January 2025 to March 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.

Case Volume by Year

62
25
17
26
2025–2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Stay of execution — Application under s 60G of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1969 (2020 Rev Ed) for permission to make a post-appeal application in a capital case 2 cases

Sentencing — Perverting the course of justice 1 case

Sentencing — Principles — Totality principle 1 case

Sentencing — Principles — One-transaction rule 1 case

Sentencing — Principles — Rule against double counting 1 case

Sentencing — Cheating offence causing victim to part with possession of property 1 case

Sentencing — Offence of false trading and undertaking market rigging transactions 1 case

Sentencing — Employment of manipulative and deceptive devices in connection with market trading 1 case

Sentencing — Offence of acting as director of company and managing business without leave whilst being undischarged bankrupt 1 case

Trials — Taking and recording of evidence in — Court managing questioning of complainants of sexual offences 1 case

Criminal motions — Adducing fresh evidence 1 case

Criminal review — Permission for review — Section 394H Criminal Procedure Code 2010 (2020 Rev Ed) 1 case

Sentencing — Effect of s 12 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1 case

Key Statutes

cited in 57 cases
Penal Code (Cap 224)
cited in 49 cases
cited in 21 cases
cited in 15 cases
cited in 12 cases
Applications in Capital Cases Act
cited in 9 cases
cited in 5 cases
cited in 5 cases
Criminal Justice Reform Act
cited in 5 cases
cited in 4 cases
cited in 4 cases
cited in 4 cases
Societies Act (Cap 311)
cited in 2 cases
Prisons Act
cited in 2 cases
cited in 2 cases

Court Distribution

Cases

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[2025] SGHC 222
KALAICHELVEN GENESAN v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
7 November 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 216
SUN WEIYEH v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
31 October 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGCA 48
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v Mark Kalaivanan s/o Tamilarasan
13 October 2025
SGCA
[2025] SGHC 200
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v NG WHYE QUAN
10 October 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGCA 47
Pannir Selvam a/l Pranthaman v Attorney-General
7 October 2025
SGCA
[2025] SGHC 192
KATCHU MOHIDEEN BAZEER AHAMED v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
26 September 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGCA 45
DAN v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
19 September 2025
SGCA
[2025] SGCA 44
Zin Mar Nwe v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
18 September 2025
SGCA
[2025] SGHC 179
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v YEO TECK SOON
10 September 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGCA 43
PANNIR SELVAM PRANTHAMAN v ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF SINGAPORE
5 September 2025
SGCA
[2025] SGHC 167
PRAKASH S/O MATHIVANAN v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
27 August 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 162
ANITA DAMU @ SHAZANA BT ABDULLAH v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
14 August 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 157
JDA v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
11 August 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGCA 38
CHJ v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
8 August 2025
SGCA
[2025] SGHC 158
SENG YONG YI, LUCAS v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
8 August 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGCA 39
KISHOR KUMAR A/L RAGUAN v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
30 July 2025
SGCA
[2025] SGCA 37
Chandroo Subramaniam v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
25 July 2025
SGCA
[2025] SGHC 135
JEREMIAH NG EN YOU (HUANG ENYOU) v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
14 July 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 134
POO TZE CHIANG v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
11 July 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 133
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v LIN PENGLI, BARRIE
9 July 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 130
ISMAIL BIN JAMALUDIN v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
7 July 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 121
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v GUMEDE STHEMBISO JOEL
4 July 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 127
NG YU ZHI v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
3 July 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 116
TOH LAM SENG v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR
30 June 2025
SGHC
[2025] SGHC 117
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR v CQW
30 June 2025
SGHC