Tay Yong Kwang
Justice of the Court of Appeal Tay Yong Kwang has 85 reported Singapore decisions (2024–2026) in the SGCA.
- Reported decisions
- 85
- Courts
- SGCA, SGHC, SGHC(A)
- Period
- January 2024 to May 2026
Source: derived from 85 published Singapore judgments, most recent decision .
Tay Yong Kwang in the reported-judgment record
In Tay Yong Kwang's reported cases, it appeared as judge in 45 cases, delivering judge in 40 cases. These cases were heard most often in the SGCA between 2024 and 2026. Among the 31 cases with a recorded disposition, the court's outcomes include Appeal dismissed (14), Appeal allowed (11), Application dismissed (4).
How Tay Yong Kwang appeared
- Judge
- 45 cases
- Delivering Judge
- 40 cases
Recorded outcomes
- Appeal dismissed
- 14
- Appeal allowed
- 11
- Application dismissed
- 4
- Application granted
- 1
- Acquitted
- 1
Disposition recorded in 31 of 85 cases.
What the courts decided
We therefore allow the appeal and enhance the sentences for the First CDSA Charge to 22 months’ imprisonment and the Second CDSA Charge to 26 months’ imprisonment.
we dismissed the appeal in CCA 5 as well.
the appeals were dismissed (Khartik (CM 19) at [10]).
we grant the Applications and hereby order that the respondent be struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
we allowed the appeal against conviction and substituted the Appellant’s conviction on the charge of murder under s 300(c) of the Penal Code with one of culpable homicide not amounting to murder punishable under s 304(a) committed under grave and sudden provocation within the meaning of Exception 1. The appeal against sentence104 We turn then to the Appellant’s sentence.
we dismissed the appeal in MA 9070.Conclusion127 In conclusion, we set out our views on the two key issues arising in these consolidated appeals viz., first, what the legal requirements of a charge amalgamated under s 124(4) of the CPC are, and secondly, what is the approach to sentencing following the conviction of an offender on an amalgamated charge under s 124(4).
About Justice of the Court of Appeal Tay Yong Kwang
Tay Yong Kwang decided 85 judgments in Singapore courts between January 2024 to May 2026, sitting in the Court of Appeal (48), the High Court (General Division) (35), the High Court (Appellate Division) (2). Practice areas most represented include Criminal Procedure and Sentencing (46), Criminal Law (27), Legal Profession (11).
Tay Yong Kwang frequently sat with Sundaresh Menon (46 cases), Steven Chong (22 cases), Belinda Ang Saw Ean (16 cases). Across Tay Yong Kwang's judgments, 1080 case citations were made (998 Singapore, 82 foreign).
What areas of law does Tay Yong Kwang specialize in?
Tay Yong Kwang handled 46 cases in criminal procedure and sentencing, 27 cases in criminal law, and 11 cases in legal profession between January 2024 to May 2026. Tay Yong Kwang's decisions span 27 practice areas across 85 total judgments.
Criminal Procedure and Sentencing 69 cases
Tay Yong Kwang has decided 69 Criminal Procedure and Sentencing cases between March 2024 to May 2026.
Criminal Law 35 cases
Tay Yong Kwang has decided 35 Criminal Law cases between March 2024 to May 2026.
Legal Profession 21 cases
Tay Yong Kwang has decided 21 Legal Profession cases between January 2024 to April 2026.
How many cases has Tay Yong Kwang decided?
Tay Yong Kwang decided 85 judgments in Singapore courts between January 2024 to May 2026. The majority were heard in the Court of Appeal (48 judgments).
Which courts does Tay Yong Kwang sit in?
Between January 2024 to May 2026, Tay Yong Kwang sat in the Court of Appeal (48 judgments), the High Court (General Division) (35 judgments), the High Court (Appellate Division) (2 judgments).
Which judges does Tay Yong Kwang frequently sit with?
Tay Yong Kwang most frequently sat with Sundaresh Menon (46 cases), Steven Chong (22 cases), Belinda Ang Saw Ean (16 cases) between January 2024 to May 2026.
What areas of law does Tay Yong Kwang specialize in?
Tay Yong Kwang has decided the most cases in Criminal Procedure and Sentencing (46), Criminal Law (27), Legal Profession (11) between January 2024 to May 2026. Tay Yong Kwang is the most active (ranked #1 of 26) among judges in criminal procedure and sentencing.
Career Timeline
District Judge at the Subordinate Courts (renamed as the State Courts (2014)
Judicial Commissioner and subsequently a High Court Judge (2003)
Source: judiciary.gov.sg
Education
- 🎓 his Bachelor of Laws from the National University of Singapore in 1981
- 🎓 his Master of Laws from the University of Cambridge in 1986
Career Before the Bench
Justice Tay started his judicial career with the Supreme Court in 1981, first as an Assistant Registrar and then as Deputy Registrar