The chief justice of Singapore is the presiding member of the Supreme Court of Singapore. It is the highest office in the judicial system of Singapore, appointed by the president, on the advice of the prime minister. Under the constitution, the chief justice serve this position until they turn 65, or earlier if they die, resign, retire, or facing conviction.
Since the role was established in 1965, four people have served as Chief Justice, beginning with Wee Chong Jin who held this title for 25 years. The incumbent chief justice is Sundaresh Menon, the first Singaporean-born chief justice, who took office on 6 November 2012. Menon is expected to retire by 26 February 2027 (his 65th birthday) to Sushil Nair.
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History
Prior to 1959, the chief justice was appointed by the governor of Singapore, when Singapore was still a Crown colony part of the British Empire.