SINGAPORE – Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon is set to retire on Feb 26, 2027, with Court of Appeal judge Sushil Nair to be appointed Singapore’s fifth Chief Justice on the same day.
In a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on July 17, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said: “Chief Justice Menon has served Singapore with distinction over the past 14 years. Under his leadership, our Judiciary has earned the confidence of Singaporeans and the respect of the international legal community. I thank him for his exceptional service.
“I am confident that Justice Sushil Nair will build on these strong foundations and continue to uphold the excellence, integrity and independence of our Judiciary.”
Menon was appointed to the top role on Nov 6, 2012, and has since led the Singapore Judiciary through a period of significant transformation, PMO said.
Under Menon, the Judiciary strengthened its institutional foundations, improved access to justice and modernised its administration, as well as reinforced public confidence in the rule of law, PMO added.
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