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Some losses aren’t easy to put a number to.

“Unliquidated damages” are assessed by the court based on the evidence and other relevant factors.

Wishing all Buddhists a meaningful Vesak Day filled with peace and reflection.

The latest issue of Judiciary Times is out now!
Read it here: go.gov.sg/jtmay2026

𝐉𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧

The Judicial Insolvency Network (JIN) convened its 7th Annual Conference in London on 18 April 2026, marking a decade since its founding in 2016. Bringing together 23 judges from across member jurisdictions, the conference saw the launch of an online jurisprudence repository, a joint initiative with the Judicial Dispute Resolution Network to develop best practices for mediation in insolvency proceedings, and the development of a judges' guide on the recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings. The Supreme Court of Singapore was represented by Justice Kannan Ramesh and Justice Aidan Xu. Read more here: go.gov.sg/2026jin-mr

From 19 to 22 April 2026, Justice Kannan Ramesh, Justice Aidan Xu, together with Justice Sushil Nair, and Justice Christopher Sontchi, also participated in the INSOL International Annual Conference and the fifteenth biennial Multinational Judicial Colloquium on Insolvency in London.

In view of the Vesak Day public holiday, there will be a special sitting of the Criminal Mentions Court on Monday, 1 June 2026, in Court 4A.

For more information, visit: go.gov.sg/mr-vdph2026

What does it take to maintain public trust in the courts today?

In a media interview, Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon spoke about issues that affect all of us - from “truth decay” and social media commentary, to the responsible use of AI, the future of the legal profession, and access to justice.

He shared how the courts continue to focus on explaining decisions clearly, making court processes easier to understand, and using technology carefully and responsibly so that justice remains accessible to the people who need it.

The interview comes as Singapore marks 200 years of its legal history - a reminder of the importance of maintaining public trust and ensuring that the courts continue to serve society fairly and independently.

Read The Straits Times article here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/era-of-truth-decay-rise-of-echo-chambers-a-challenge-for-singapore-courts-chief-justice-menon

Moving a table? Easy.

Moving a building? Not quite.

“Immovable property” refers to things that can’t be moved without changing what they are.

When something happens and you’re asked to explain it clearly, an affidavit may be required.

It’s a written statement made under oath, based on what you know or believe to be true.

Worried about language barriers in court?

Interpretation support is available in Singapore Courts, where required, across many languages and dialects, so your right to be heard isn't lost in translation.