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Chief Justice

Chief Justice, former head of Council of Presidential Advisers receive top National Day honours

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon (left) and former chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers Eddie Teo will receive the Republic’s highest civilian honour for their years of service to the nation.
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon (left) and former chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers Eddie Teo will receive the Republic’s highest civilian honour for their years of service to the nation.

Incoming Chief Justice wants to ensure lawyers have sustainable careers, says bullying at work unacceptable

Incoming Chief Justice Sushil Nair says he is committed to ensuring lawyers have healthy and sustainable careers.
Incoming Chief Justice Sushil Nair says he is committed to ensuring lawyers have healthy and sustainable careers.

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon to retire in Feb 2027, will be succeeded by Justice Sushil Nair

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon (left) will step down on Feb 26, 2027, with Justice Sushil Sukumaran Nair set to take over.
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon (left) will step down on Feb 26, 2027, with Justice Sushil Sukumaran Nair set to take over.

Despite some big losses, Supreme Court rewards Trump's assertion of power

People walk in front of the Supreme Court building, as the court is set to issue the final rulings of its nine-month term, in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 30, 2026. REUTERS/Cheney Orr
People walk in front of the Supreme Court building, as the court is set to issue the final rulings of its nine-month term, in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 30, 2026. REUTERS/Cheney Orr

Truth decay, echo chambers a challenge for Singapore courts: Chief Justice

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon in an interview with the media at the Supreme Court on May 22.
Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon in an interview with the media at the Supreme Court on May 22.

US Supreme Court under Roberts takes 'wrecking ball' to Voting Rights Act

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts attends U.S. President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 4, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Win McNamee/Pool via REUTERS
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts attends U.S. President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 4, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Win McNamee/Pool via REUTERS

US Supreme Court curbs race-based voting maps in landmark ruling

People protesting in Washington as the US Supreme Court heard arguments on the composition of Louisiana electoral districts, on Oct 15, 2025.
People protesting in Washington as the US Supreme Court heard arguments on the composition of Louisiana electoral districts, on Oct 15, 2025.

Leadership key to helping young lawyers face challenges of AI, work pressures: Chief Justice

Newly minted lawyers taking their oath at 2026’s first session of the annual mass admission of lawyers, at the Supreme Court auditorium on April 20.
Newly minted lawyers taking their oath at 2026’s first session of the annual mass admission of lawyers, at the Supreme Court auditorium on April 20.

On birthright citizenship, Trump’s restrictive immigration agenda hits a rare roadblock

Demonstrators hold placards outside the U.S. Supreme Court building as the court hears oral arguments on the legality of the Trump administration's effort to limit birthright citizenship for the children of immigrants, in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 1, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
Demonstrators hold placards outside the U.S. Supreme Court building as the court hears oral arguments on the legality of the Trump administration's effort to limit birthright citizenship for the children of immigrants, in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 1, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Supreme Court checks Trump's expansive view of executive power

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

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