Contempt of Court

7 cases · April 2025 to February 2026

Overview

Contempt of Court appeared in 6 reported decisions between April 2025 and February 2026, evenly split between the High Court (General Division) (4 case appearances) and the Court of Appeal (4 case appearances). Civil contempt was the most common sub-topic with 2 cases, alongside matters involving sentencing for contempt, full and frank disclosure obligations, production of documents in committal proceedings, and applications under the Rules of Court 2021.

Judges Belinda Ang Saw Ean and Kwek Mean Luck each decided 2 contempt cases. Bird & Bird ATMD LLP appeared in 3 contempt cases, while Nakoorsha Law Corporation appeared in 2 cases.

Data coverage: between April 2025 and February 2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Civil contempt 2

Civil contempt ] 1

Sentencing 1

Sentencing — Whether custodial sentence warranted 1

Civil contempt — Full and frank disclosure — Intention to commence proceedings against examinee — Concurrent proceedings against examinee 1

Court’s powers — Whether court has power to allow a further affidavit — Applicable test for allowing a further affidavit 1

Civil contempt — Whether production of documents may be sought in committal proceedings 1

Civil contempt — Rules of Court 2021 1

Court Distribution

SGCA 5 SGHC 4

What contempt of court cases arise in Singapore?

Among 6 contempt of court cases between April 2025 and February 2026, civil contempt (2 cases) was the most common type. Other issues included sentencing for contempt, full and frank disclosure, production of documents in committal proceedings, and Rules of Court 2021 applications.

Which judges handle contempt of court cases in Singapore?

Judges Belinda Ang Saw Ean and Kwek Mean Luck each decided 2 contempt of court cases between April 2025 and February 2026. Judge Judith Prakash, Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, and Judge Steven Chong each heard 1 contempt case.