Injunctions

7 cases · February 2025 to January 2026

Overview

Injunctions appeared in 7 reported decisions between February 2025 and January 2026, with the High Court (General Division) handling 7 case appearances. Mareva injunctions featured in 2 cases, including setting aside applications and powers under the International Arbitration Act. Mandatory injunctions to remove structures and prohibitory injunctions against obstruction of vehicle entry each appeared in 2 cases. Erinford injunctions and interlocutory injunctions against fraudulent demands also featured.

Judge Philip Jeyaretnam decided the most injunction cases with 4 decisions. Drew & Napier LLC appeared in 3 injunction cases, while Breakpoint LLC and Aequitas Law LLP each appeared in 2 cases.

Data coverage: between February 2025 and January 2026

Key Issues & Sub-Topics

Mandatory injunction — Order to remove structures that have been installed 2

Prohibitory injunction — Order to restrain from impeding or obstructing entry of vehicles 2

Mareva injunction — Setting aside 2

Interlocutory injunction— Whether defendant acted fraudulently in making demand 1

Erinford Injunction 1

Unconscionability 1

Mareva injunction — Court’s powers under section 12A of the International Arbitration Act 1994 (2020 Rev Ed) 1

Court Distribution

SGHC 7 SGHC(A) 2 SGHC(I) 1

What types of injunctions are litigated in Singapore courts?

Among 7 injunction cases between February 2025 and January 2026, Mareva injunction setting aside (2 cases), mandatory injunctions to remove structures (2 cases), prohibitory injunctions (2 cases), Erinford injunctions, and interlocutory injunctions were the most litigated types.

Which judges decide injunction applications in Singapore?

Judge Philip Jeyaretnam decided the most injunction cases with 4 decisions between February 2025 and January 2026. Judges See Kee Oon, Tay Yong Kwang, Mavis Chionh, and Tan Siong Thye each decided 1 injunction case during this period.