The Hougang by-election case satisfies the threshold required for it to be heard in the High Court, said judge Philip Pillai on Tuesday.
Judge Pillai, who heard arguments for and against the passage of Hougang resident Vellama Marie Muthu's application for a judicial review hearing late last month, said he determined that Vellama's case was an "arguable" one.
In his written explanation, Judge Pillai said there are three requirements for such a case to be deemed "arguable": first, that the matter is susceptible to judicial review; second, that the applicant has sufficient interest in the matter; third, that the material presented before the court shows, at first glance, a case that lends favour to it being heard. Full story
