High Stakes: Pritam Singh's Bid for High Court Hearing

Pritam Singh, the Indian-origin Leader of the Opposition in Singapore, seeks to move his trial to the High Court rather than the State Courts. Accused of lying to a parliamentary committee, Singh's case has garnered significant public interest. His defense team draws parallels with former transport minister S. Iswaran's case.

Singapore's Indian-origin Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Singh, has filed a request to have his legal case heard in the High Court instead of the State Courts.

Singh, 48, is facing two charges of lying to a parliamentary committee investigating former MP Raeesah Khan's lying controversy. Khan has already resigned from Parliament.

Singh's lawyers argue that the case holds significant public interest, referencing the recent case of former transport minister S. Iswaran, which will also be heard in the High Court.

(With inputs from agencies.)