Mental Health Law
Mental Health Law is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 9 cases from 2001 to 2021.
Leading Law Firms
Analysis of law firms specializing in Mental Health Law, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Law Firm | Cases |
|---|---|
| Attorney-General’s Chambers66.67% success rate | 6 cases66.7% of area |
| Allen & Gledhill LLP50.00% success rate | 2 cases22.2% of area |
| Bajwa & Co0.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
| Singh & Co0.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
| Harry Elias Partnership0.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
| Allen & Gledhill0.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
| Gurdaib, Cheong & Partners100.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
| Deputy Public Prosecutors100.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
| Deputy Public Prosecutor0.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
| Ong Tan & Nair100.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
Notable Lawyers
Leading lawyers practicing in Mental Health Law, ranked by case volume and success rates.
| Lawyer | Cases |
|---|---|
| Jeyendran s/o Jeyapal100.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
| Sarindar Singh0.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
| Krystle Chiang0.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
| Lim Yew Jin100.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
| Tan Zhongshan0.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
| Rajan Sanjiv Kumar100.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
| Shashi Nathan0.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
| Eugene Thuraisingam0.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
| Muhamad Imaduddien100.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
| Lim Dao Kai0.00% success rate | 1 cases11.1% of area |
Recent Judgments
Displaying 9 most recent judgments out of 9 total cases
| No. | Title | Court | Decision Date | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiong Chin May Selena v Attorney-General: Reinstatement to Roll of Advocates and Solicitors | Court of Three Judges of the Republic of Singapore | 29 Jun 2021 | Application dismissed. |
| 2 | Anita Damu v Public Prosecutor: Mental Illness, Expert Evidence, and Admissibility | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 29 Sep 2019 | Finding of the District Judge that the appellant did experience auditory hallucinations set aside. Further directions to be given after hearing from the parties. |
| 3 | Mah Kiat Seng v Attorney-General: Mental Health Act, Leave to Bring Civil Proceedings, Extension of Time | High Court of the Republic of Singapore | 28 Apr 2019 | Originating summons dismissed |
| 4 | Ng Chun Hian v PP: Kleptomania, House-Breaking, and Sentencing Considerations | High Court | 18 Feb 2014 | Appeal Allowed; case remitted to the District Judge for a Newton Hearing. |
| 5 | George Abraham Vadakathu v Jacob George: Testamentary Capacity of Schizophrenic Testator | High Court | 02 Apr 2009 | Appeal Allowed |
| 6 | PP v Mohammad Zam: Culpable Homicide & Sentencing for Frontal Lobe Syndrome | High Court | 20 Sep 2006 | Accused sentenced to life imprisonment; caning not ordered. |
| 7 | Ng So Kuen Connie v Public Prosecutor: Rash Act, Mens Rea, and Mental Condition in 'Killer Litter' Offense | High Court | 31 Jul 2003 | Appeal against conviction dismissed; appeal against sentence allowed in part. |
| 8 | Public Prosecutor v Siddharth Mujumdar: Sexual Offences Against Minors | High Court | 04 Aug 2002 | Accused sentenced to 18 years imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane. |
| 9 | Public Prosecutor v Dolah bin Omar: Culpable Homicide and Diminished Responsibility | High Court | 03 Sep 2001 | Order accordingly. |