Statutory Interpretation

Statutory Interpretation is a specialized practice area in Singapore's legal system. This area encompasses 300 cases from 2000 to 2025.

Leading Law Firms

Analysis of law firms specializing in Statutory Interpretation, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Law Firm	Cases	Success Rate	Key Lawyers	Recent Cases
Attorney-General’s Chambers70.89% success rate	158 cases52.7% of area	70.89% success rate	Wong Woon Kwong (12 cases) Hay Hung Chun (7 cases) Hui Choon Kuen (6 cases)	Hamzah bin Ibrahim v Public Prosecutor: Criminal Review Application for Drug Trafficking(Feb 2025) Public Prosecutor v. Seet Poh Jing: Misuse of Drugs Act - Trafficking of Cannabis Mixture(Apr 2024) Public Prosecutor v CRH: Attempted Aggravated Rape & Mandatory Minimum Sentencing(Feb 2024)
Deputy Public Prosecutor76.19% success rate	21 cases7.0% of area	76.19% success rate	Hay Hung Chun (3 cases) Hee Mee Lin (2 cases) Christina Koh (1 cases)	Public Prosecutor v Choi Guo Hong Edward: Enhanced Punishment for Abetting Unlicensed Moneylending(Dec 2006) Lim Li Ling v PP: Sentencing for Assisting in Public Lottery under Common Gaming Houses Act(Oct 2006) Tan Kay Beng v PP: Theft & Criminal Intimidation Sentencing Appeal(Jul 2006)
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP17.65% success rate	17 cases5.7% of area	17.65% success rate	Suang Wijaya (10 cases) Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam (8 cases) Eugene Thuraisingam (6 cases)	Wham Kwok Han Jolovan v Public Prosecutor: Statutory Interpretation and Public Order Act(Sep 2022) Singapore Democratic Party v Attorney-General: POFMA, Statutory Interpretation & Online Falsehoods(May 2022) Tan Seng Kee v Attorney-General: Constitutionality of Section 377A Penal Code & Freedom of Expression(Feb 2022)
Carson Law Chambers8.33% success rate	12 cases4.0% of area	8.33% success rate	Ravi s/o Madasamy (9 cases) Lim Tean (3 cases)	Xu Yuan Chen v Attorney-General: POFMA Appeal on Falsehoods in Facebook Post(Jul 2023) Chua Qwong Meng v SBS Transit Ltd: Employment Law - Breach of Contract and Employment Act Claims(Aug 2022) Tan Seng Kee v Attorney-General: Constitutionality of Section 377A Penal Code & Freedom of Expression(Feb 2022)
Drew & Napier LLC66.67% success rate	12 cases4.0% of area	66.67% success rate	Davinder Singh (2 cases) Cavinder Bull (2 cases) Teo Chun-Wei Benedict (1 cases)	PP v Lim Wei Fong Nicman: Drug Trafficking, Misuse of Drugs Act, Duress Defense(Jan 2024) Law Society v Dhanwant Singh: Disciplinary Proceedings for Breach of Conveyancing Rules(Dec 2019) Stargood Construction v Shimizu: SOPA, Adjudication, and Termination of Subcontract(Nov 2019)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore70.00% success rate	10 cases3.3% of area	70.00% success rate	Liu Hern Kuan (2 cases) Pang Mei Yu (2 cases) Quek Hui Ling (2 cases)	Chief Assessor v Skyventure: Property Tax Assessment of iFly Singapore's Wind Tunnel(Jan 2020) BML v Comptroller of Income Tax: Deductibility of Interest Expenses on Shareholder Bonds for Income Tax Assessment(Jun 2017) Chief Assessor v Glengary: Property Tax Assessment & Interpretation of 'Vacant Land' under Property Tax Act(Apr 2013)
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP44.44% success rate	9 cases3.0% of area	44.44% success rate	Paul Tan (3 cases) Leow Jiamin (2 cases) K. Muralidharan Pillai (2 cases)	Public Prosecutor v Gumede Sthembiso Joel: CDSA - Benefits from Criminal Conduct, Endangered Species Act(Jan 2024) Herbalife v Comptroller: GST on Direct Sales - Value of Supply Dispute(Mar 2023) Oxley Consortium v Geetex Enterprises: Interpretation of Standard Form Contract under Sale of Commercial Properties Act(Jul 2021)
Eldan Law LLP14.29% success rate	7 cases2.3% of area	14.29% success rate	Lee Peng Khoon Edwin (4 cases) Amanda Koh Jia Yi (4 cases) Wong Siew Hong (2 cases)	Chwee Wah v Yow Jia Wen: Collective Sale Dispute over Chuan Park En Bloc(May 2023) Zyfas Medical v Millennium Pharmaceuticals: Patent Declaration & Therapeutic Product Registration(Aug 2020) Millennium Pharmaceuticals v Zyfas Medical: Statutory Interpretation & Patent Disclosure(Feb 2020)
L F Violet Netto0.00% success rate	7 cases2.3% of area	0.00% success rate	M Ravi (6 cases) L F Violet Netto (1 cases)	Nagaenthran v Attorney-General: Abuse of Process & Mental Capacity in Death Penalty Case(Mar 2022) Cheong Chun Yin v Attorney-General: Application for Judicial Review of Public Prosecutor's Decision on Substantive Assistance(Jun 2014) James Raj v PP: Right to Counsel Upon Arrest & Access to Counsel(Jan 2014)
TSMP Law Corporation50.00% success rate	6 cases2.0% of area	50.00% success rate	Yvonne Mak Hui-Lin (1 cases) Tan May Lian Felicia (1 cases) Chan Kah Keen Melvin (1 cases)	JTC Corporation v Hot Spring Stone: Statutory Interpretation of COVID-19 Rental Relief Measures(Feb 2023) Fauziyah bte Mohd Ahbidin v Singapore Land Authority: Striking Out Action Regarding Land Acquisition and Title Claim(Dec 2019) CMC Ravenna v CGW Construction: Setting Aside Adjudication Review Determination under SOPA(Oct 2017)

Notable Lawyers

Leading lawyers practicing in Statutory Interpretation, ranked by case volume and success rates.

Lawyer	Cases	Success Rate	Expertise Level	Recent Cases
Wong Woon Kwong66.67% success rate	12 cases4.0% of area	66.67% success rate	General Practice45.83% relevance score	Nagaenthran v Attorney-General: Abuse of Process & Mental Capacity in Death Penalty Case(Mar 2022) Imran v PP; Tamilselvam v PP: Retrial Ordered for MDA Offences After Co-Accused Acquittal(Sep 2021) Sinnappan v Public Prosecutor: Criminal Review Application for Methamphetamine Importation(Feb 2021)
Suang Wijaya46.67% success rate	11 cases3.7% of area	46.67% success rate	Experienced73% relevance score	Wham Kwok Han Jolovan v Public Prosecutor: Statutory Interpretation and Public Order Act(Sep 2022) Tan Seng Kee v Attorney-General: Constitutionality of Section 377A Penal Code & Freedom of Expression(Feb 2022) PP v Dzulkarnain: Trafficking in Cannabis under Misuse of Drugs Act(Feb 2021)
Hay Hung Chun50.00% success rate	10 cases3.3% of area	50.00% success rate	General Practice49.5% relevance score	Mohammad Azli v PP: Trafficking, Misuse of Drugs Act & Abetment(Apr 2020) Public Prosecutor v. Adili Chibuike Ejike: Illegally Importing Methamphetamine(May 2017) Wong Yi Hao Henry v Public Prosecutor: False Information for Primary School Admission(Aug 2015)
Eugene Singarajah Thuraisingam11.11% success rate	9 cases3.0% of area	11.11% success rate	Experienced58.33% relevance score	Singapore Democratic Party v Attorney-General: POFMA, Statutory Interpretation & Online Falsehoods(May 2022) Tan Seng Kee v Attorney-General: Constitutionality of Section 377A Penal Code & Freedom of Expression(Feb 2022) Imran v PP; Tamilselvam v PP: Retrial Ordered for MDA Offences After Co-Accused Acquittal(Sep 2021)
Ravi s/o Madasamy10.00% success rate	9 cases3.0% of area	10.00% success rate	General Practice48.5% relevance score	Tan Seng Kee v Attorney-General: Constitutionality of Section 377A Penal Code & Freedom of Expression(Feb 2022) Norasharee bin Gous v Public Prosecutor: Re-opening of Appeal for Drug Trafficking(Apr 2021) Gobi a/l Avedian v Public Prosecutor: Review of MDA Conviction Based on Wilful Blindness(Oct 2020)
Eugene Thuraisingam38.46% success rate	9 cases3.0% of area	38.46% success rate	Highly Specialized75% relevance score	Wham Kwok Han Jolovan v Public Prosecutor: Statutory Interpretation and Public Order Act(Sep 2022) Ong Ming Johnson v Attorney-General: Challenge to Section 377A Fails(Mar 2020) Mohammad Farid v Public Prosecutor: Trafficking Diamorphine & Courier Status under Misuse of Drugs Act(Mar 2020)
Choo Zheng Xi27.27% success rate	8 cases2.7% of area	27.27% success rate	Experienced61.36% relevance score	Ong Chai Soon v Ong Chai Koon: Constructive Trusts & Housing Development Act Interpretation(Apr 2022) Tan Seng Kee v Attorney-General: Constitutionality of Section 377A Penal Code & Freedom of Expression(Feb 2022) Ong Ming Johnson v Attorney-General: Challenge to Section 377A Fails(Mar 2020)
Hui Choon Kuen85.71% success rate	7 cases2.3% of area	85.71% success rate	Highly Specialized77.14% relevance score	Tan Seng Kee v Attorney-General: Constitutionality of Section 377A Penal Code & Freedom of Expression(Feb 2022) The Online Citizen v Attorney-General: POFMA, Freedom of Speech & Constitutional Law(Oct 2021) Daniel De Costa Augustin v Attorney-General: Judicial Review of Election During COVID-19 Pandemic(Jun 2020)
Tan Zhongshan50.00% success rate	6 cases2.0% of area	50.00% success rate	Experienced65.83% relevance score	The Inquiry Pte Ltd v Attorney-General: POFMA Appeal - Statutory Interpretation & Online Falsehoods(Sep 2023) Kong Hoo v Public Prosecutor: Interpreting 'In Transit' under the Endangered Species Act(Apr 2019) Public Prosecutor v Gobi a/l Avedian: Illegal Importation of Diamorphine under the Misuse of Drugs Act(Oct 2018)
Johannes Hadi0.00% success rate	6 cases2.0% of area	0.00% success rate	Experienced67.5% relevance score	Wham Kwok Han Jolovan v Public Prosecutor: Statutory Interpretation and Public Order Act(Sep 2022) Tan Seng Kee v Attorney-General: Constitutionality of Section 377A Penal Code & Freedom of Expression(Feb 2022) Imran v PP; Tamilselvam v PP: Retrial Ordered for MDA Offences After Co-Accused Acquittal(Sep 2021)

Recent Judgments

Displaying 50 most recent judgments out of 300 total cases

No.	Title	Court	Decision Date	Outcomes
1	Hamzah bin Ibrahim v Public Prosecutor: Criminal Review Application for Drug Trafficking	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	13 Feb 2025	Application dismissed
2	Public Prosecutor v. Seet Poh Jing: Misuse of Drugs Act - Trafficking of Cannabis Mixture	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	01 Apr 2024	Guilty and convicted; mandatory death penalty imposed.
3	See Jen Sen v Prudential Assurance: Appeal on Striking Out Claims for Wrongful Termination and Unjust Enrichment	General Division of the High Court	17 Mar 2024	Appeal allowed with costs reserved to the trial judge.
4	H P Construction v Mega Team: Interpretation of SOPA s 13(3)(a) Adjudication Application Deadline	Appellate Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	14 Feb 2024	Appeal Dismissed
5	Public Prosecutor v CRH: Attempted Aggravated Rape & Mandatory Minimum Sentencing	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	04 Feb 2024	Accused sentenced to a global sentence of 13 years’ imprisonment and 16 strokes of the cane.
6	Hang Huo Investment v Wong Pheng Cheong: Fixing Receiver's Remuneration Under IRDA	General Division of the High Court	01 Feb 2024	The court fixed the remuneration of the respondent and ordered him to account to the applicant for the excess amount.
7	Public Prosecutor v Gumede Sthembiso Joel: CDSA - Benefits from Criminal Conduct, Endangered Species Act	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	28 Jan 2024	Appeal Dismissed
8	DGX v DGY: Enforcement of Foreign Judgment under Reciprocal Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act	General Division of the High Court	23 Jan 2024	Application dismissed
9	PP v Lim Wei Fong Nicman: Drug Trafficking, Misuse of Drugs Act, Duress Defense	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	09 Jan 2024	Guilty verdict; sentenced to life imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane.
10	Nicholas Ng v Public Prosecutor: Customs Act, GST, ARF Evasion & Sentencing	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	09 Jan 2024	Appeal Dismissed
11	Chander Kumar v Public Prosecutor: Criminal Review Application under Misuse of Drugs Act	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	30 Oct 2023	Criminal Motion dismissed summarily.
12	Ng Kok Wai v Public Prosecutor: Extraterritorial Application of Penal Code on High Seas	General Division of the High Court	26 Oct 2023	Appeal Dismissed
13		-	23 Oct 2023	Unknown
14	H P Construction v Mega Team: SOPA Adjudication Application Timeline Dispute	General Division of the High Court	22 Oct 2023	Claimant's application dismissed
15	Mohd Noor bin Ismail v Public Prosecutor: Criminal Review Application Dismissed	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	19 Oct 2023	Criminal Motion dismissed summarily.
16	The Inquiry Pte Ltd v Attorney-General: POFMA Appeal - Statutory Interpretation & Online Falsehoods	General Division of the High Court	05 Sep 2023	Appeals dismissed.
17	Xu Yuan Chen v Attorney-General: POFMA Appeal on Falsehoods in Facebook Post	General Division of the High Court	25 Jul 2023	Appeal Dismissed
18	PP v Tan Teck Leong Melvin: GST Evasion under Customs Act & Sentencing	General Division of the High Court	13 Jul 2023	Appeal Allowed in Part
19	Chwee Wah v Yow Jia Wen: Collective Sale Dispute over Chuan Park En Bloc	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	25 May 2023	Application granted for orders that Chuan Park be sold in accordance with the Sale and Purchase Agreement.
20	Teo Chu Ha v Public Prosecutor: Corruption & CDSA Offences in Seagate Tender Case	General Division of the High Court	08 May 2023	Appeal dismissed in part. Sentences adjusted to 84 months for Henry and 56 months for Judy.
21	Tan Chee Heong v Chen Hua: District Court Jurisdiction & Abandonment of Excess Claim	General Division of the High Court	03 May 2023	Appeal Dismissed
22	Herbalife v Comptroller: GST on Direct Sales - Value of Supply Dispute	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	05 Mar 2023	Appeal allowed.
23	JTC Corporation v Hot Spring Stone: Statutory Interpretation of COVID-19 Rental Relief Measures	General Division of the High Court	15 Feb 2023	Appeal Allowed
24	Mah Kiat Seng v Attorney-General: False Imprisonment & Statutory Interpretation of Mental Health Act	General Division of the High Court	18 Jan 2023	Judgment for Plaintiff
25	Poh Yuan Nie v Public Prosecutor: Cheating, Dishonest Concealment, Penal Code s 415	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	20 Nov 2022	Applications dismissed
26	How Weng Fan v Sengkang Town Council: Town Councils Act, Fiduciary Duty, Negligence, Public Officers	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	08 Nov 2022	Appeals allowed in part. The Court found that the Town Councillors and Employees did not owe fiduciary duties to AHTC.
27	Wham Kwok Han Jolovan v Public Prosecutor: Statutory Interpretation and Public Order Act	General Division of the High Court	27 Sep 2022	Appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed.
28	Sabrina Sim v Public Prosecutor: Animal Abuse, Disqualification Order Appeal	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	26 Sep 2022	Appeal Dismissed
29		-	08 Sep 2022	Unknown
30	Chua Qwong Meng v SBS Transit Ltd: Employment Law - Breach of Contract and Employment Act Claims	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	25 Aug 2022	All of Chua's claims are dismissed.
31		-	24 Jul 2022	Unknown
32	Ha Chi Kut v Chen Aun-Li Andrew: Enforcement of Foreign Judgment under REFJA	General Division of the High Court	26 Jun 2022	Appeal Dismissed
33	Muhammad Rahmat v Public Prosecutor: Parity in Sentencing for Co-Offenders in Grievous Hurt Case	General Division of the High Court	26 May 2022	Appeal Allowed
34	Pua Om Tee v Public Prosecutor: GST Evasion Sentencing Framework	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	18 May 2022	Appeal Allowed in Part
35	Singapore Democratic Party v Attorney-General: POFMA, Statutory Interpretation & Online Falsehoods	High Court of the Republic of Singapore	09 May 2022	Originating Summons dismissed.
36	Ong Chai Soon v Ong Chai Koon: Constructive Trusts & Housing Development Act Interpretation	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	21 Apr 2022	Appeal Dismissed
37	PP v Wan Azasar: Misuse of Drugs Act Importation - Diamorphine, Methamphetamine, Cannabis	General Division of the High Court	17 Apr 2022	Guilty of the First, Second and Third Charges.
38	Nagaenthran v Attorney-General: Abuse of Process & Mental Capacity in Death Penalty Case	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	28 Mar 2022	Appeal Dismissed
39	PP v Ahiruddin: Mask Refusal & Attack on Safe Distancing Officer - Public Servant Protection	General Division of the High Court	17 Mar 2022	Accused sentenced to 13 years, three months and four weeks’ imprisonment.
40	Roslan bin Bakar v Attorney-General: Judicial Review of Death Sentences Based on Mental Disability	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	08 Mar 2022	Appeal Dismissed
41	Tan Seng Kee v Attorney-General: Constitutionality of Section 377A Penal Code & Freedom of Expression	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	27 Feb 2022	Appeals dismissed; Section 377A deemed unenforceable unless Attorney-General signals change in prosecutorial policy.
42	The Online Citizen Pte Ltd v IMDA: Judicial Review of Broadcasting License Suspension	General Division of the High Court	15 Dec 2021	Application dismissed
43	Jumadi Bin Abdullah v Public Prosecutor: Misuse of Drugs Act & Voluntariness of Statements	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	29 Nov 2021	Appeal dismissed; the Judge’s decisions in the First and Second Judgments and his finding that the amended charges against the accused persons were proven beyond a reasonable doubt are fully affirmed. Their sentences (the death penalty for Jumadi and Shisham, and 29 years’ imprisonment for Salzawiyah) are accordingly affirmed.
44	The Online Citizen v Attorney-General: POFMA, Freedom of Speech & Constitutional Law	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	07 Oct 2021	Appeal allowed in part, appeal dismissed.
45	Imran v PP; Tamilselvam v PP: Retrial Ordered for MDA Offences After Co-Accused Acquittal	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	22 Sep 2021	Joint retrial of both amended charges ordered before a different judge of the General Division of the High Court.
46	Tan Hon Leong Eddie v Attorney-General: Judicial Review of CNB & AG Decisions on Drug Offenses	General Division of the High Court	22 Aug 2021	Application for leave to commence judicial review proceedings dismissed.
47	Parthiban v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Drug Importation Conviction and Sentencing	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	02 Aug 2021	Appeal dismissed in its entirety.
48	Oxley Consortium v Geetex Enterprises: Interpretation of Standard Form Contract under Sale of Commercial Properties Act	Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore	27 Jul 2021	Appeal Allowed in Part
49	PP v Gunasilan Rajenthiran: Drug Importation, Misuse of Drugs Act, Voluntariness of Statements	General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore	06 Jul 2021	Conviction and sentence of life imprisonment and caning upheld.
50		-	28 Jun 2021	Unknown