Evidence

17 cases · January 2025 to January 2026

Overview

Evidence law appeared in 15 reported decisions between January 2025 and January 2026, with 14 cases heard in the High Court (General Division). Witness issues were prominent, including corroboration (2 cases), examination, competency, and privilege matters. Admissibility of evidence featured in multiple cases covering hearsay, hearsay exceptions, and secondary evidence. Other issues included adverse inferences, standard of proof, and electronic record presumptions.

Judges Mohamed Faizal, Christopher Tan, and Wong Li Kok Alex each decided 2 evidence cases. The Attorney-General's Chambers appeared in 6 evidence-related cases, while Drew & Napier LLC appeared in 2 cases.

Data coverage: between January 2025 and January 2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Witnesses — Corroboration 2

Admissibility of evidence — Hearsay 1

Presumptions — Accurate communication of electronic record 1

Admissibility of evidence — Hearsay — Business Record Exception 1

Adverse Inference 1

Admissibility of evidence — Hearsay — Exceptions 1

Witnesses — Privilege 1

Proof of evidence — Standard of proof 1

Witnesses — Examination 1

Principles — Functions of judge 1

Adverse inferences — Whether adverse inferences appropriate without order for discovery 1

Admissibility of evidence — Secondary evidence when the original subdivision plan has been lost 1

Admissibility of evidence 1

Witnesses — Competency — How witness with speech impediments may give evidence 1

Witnesses — Examination — Cross-examination of witness called by co-defendant 1

+ 2 more sub-topics

Court Distribution

SGHC 14 SGCA 1 SGDC 1 SGFC 1 SGHC(I) 1

What are the most common evidence law issues in Singapore courts?

Among 15 evidence cases between January 2025 and January 2026, witness corroboration (2 cases), admissibility of hearsay evidence, witness examination and competency, adverse inferences, and electronic record presumptions were the most frequently litigated evidentiary issues.

Which judges handle evidence law cases in Singapore?

Judges Mohamed Faizal, Christopher Tan, and Wong Li Kok Alex each decided 2 evidence law cases between January 2025 and January 2026. Judge Belinda Ang Saw Ean and Judge Tay Yong Kwang also heard evidence-related matters during this period.