Who is the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Singapore?
Who is the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Singapore?
Ms Teh Hwee Hwee
Ms Teh Hwee Hwee. Ms Teh is currently the Registrar of the Supreme Court, a position she has held since 9 April 2019. She started her career in the Legal Service in 1992, as one of the first women appointed to the post of an Assistant Registrar of the Supreme Court.
What is the court of 3 judges?
When hearing civil and criminal matters, the Court of Appeal usually sits with three Judges of Appeal, one of whom may be the Chief Justice. However, the Court may also sit with a greater uneven number of Judges of Appeal. This is done in cases of unusual difficulty or importance.
How many Supreme Court judges are there in Singapore?
There are currently 28 Judges (including the Chief Justice, 4 Justices of the Court of Appeal and 3 Judges of the Appellate Division) and 3 Senior Judges on the Supreme Court Bench.
Who appoints judges in Singapore?
the President
The Chief Justice, Judges of Appeal and Judges of the High Court are appointed by the President if he, acting in his discretion, concurs with the advice of the Prime Minister. Before tendering his advice as to the appointment of a judge, the Prime Minister is required to consult the Chief Justice.
What is the salary of a local judge?
After the implementation of the 7th pay commission for the judiciary, the civil judge’s salary has been set to Rs. 28,000 per month. The salary of the civil judge junior division in UP is 12,000 per month whereas the senior-level civil judge draws a salary of Rs. 21, 000 per month.
How much does a district judge make in Singapore?
every Judge of the High Court an annual pensionable salary of $234,600.
How old are Supreme Court judges?
Justice | Date of Birth | Appointed by |
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Elena Kagan | 28 Apr 1960 Age: 62 yr 1 mo | Barack Obama |
Neil McGill Gorsuch | 29 Aug 1967 Age: 54 yr 9 mo | Donald John Trump |
Brett Michael Kavanaugh | 12 Feb 1965 Age: 57 yr 3 mo | Donald John Trump |
Amy Coney Barrett | 28 Jan 1972 Age: 50 yr 4 mo | Donald John Trump |
Who is the head of Court of Appeal?
Justice Musinga was appointed Judge of the Court of Appeal in December 2012 and in May 2021, he was elected the president of the court.
Why is there no jury in Singapore?
The majority of common law jurisdictions in Asia (such as Singapore, Pakistan, India, and Malaysia) have abolished jury trials on the grounds that juries are susceptible to bias. Juries or lay judges have also been incorporated into the legal systems of many civil law countries for criminal cases.
What is the salary of PM of India?
Prime Minister of India | |
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First holder | Jawaharlal Nehru |
Deputy | Deputy Prime Minister |
Salary | ₹280,000 (US$3,700) (per month) ₹3,360,000 (US$44,000) (Annual) |
Website | pmindia.gov.in |
Is judge a high paying job?
The basic salary of a High Court Judge is Rs. 80,000 per month. The minimum basic salary of the High Court Judge is Rs. 26,000 and an experienced judge will get a salary up to Rs.