Singapore Judiciary News

eLitigation Helpdesk and Service Bureau Transition to TECQ

The Singapore Judiciary announced transition of its eLitigation Helpdesk and Service Bureau operations to Toppan Ecquaria (TECQ) starting 2 April 2026. The transition includes extended operating hours at physical counters at both Supreme Court and State Courts, with State Courts now offering evening service until 6:00pm on weekdays. New contact details and appointment booking URLs will be provided for the transitioned services.

President appoints two new High Court judges

The President of Singapore appointed Judicial Commissioners Mohamed Faizal Mohamed Abdul Kadir and Sushil Sukumaran Nair as Judges of the High Court, effective 9 March 2026. Faizal previously served as Deputy Chief Prosecutor in the Criminal Justice Division, while Nair brings 35 years of private practice experience specializing in Asia Pacific restructuring work at Drew & Napier LLC. With these appointments, the Supreme Court now has 35 Judges and 26 International Judges.

Scam Alert: Fake SG Courts Orders and Fund Transfers

Singapore Courts issued a scam alert on March 17, 2026 warning the public about fraudulent court orders demanding fund transfers. The advisory clarifies that legitimate court orders do not include unsolicited payment instructions via messaging apps, mismatched agency branding, or urgent threats of arrest. The public is directed to verify documents through the Authentic Court Orders portal.

Chief Justice Menon maritime arbitration lecture on commercial justice

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon of Singapore delivered the Cedric Barclay Memorial Lecture at the 23rd International Maritime Arbitration Congress, exploring the relationship between maritime arbitration and the transnational commercial justice system across historical, current, and future perspectives.

Singapore and Indonesia Courts Sign MOU on Cross-Border Insolvency Cooperation

The Supreme Court of Singapore and Supreme Court of Indonesia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 30, 2026, to enhance cross-border communication and cooperation in insolvency proceedings. The MOU establishes liaison points and builds upon the ASEAN Model Framework for Communication and Cooperation approved in November 2025. This follows similar bilateral arrangements with Malaysia (2021) and the Philippines (2025).