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Today in History: Court of Appeal upholds equality before the law

1/5/2026

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On January 5, 2009, the Court of Appeal of Singapore ruled in Eng Foong Ho v Attorney-General that the principle of equality before the law was upheld by a "reasonable nexus" between state actions and legal objectives. This case involved the compulsory acquisition of land from the Jin Long Si Temple, raising concerns over unequal treatment compared to nearby religious sites.

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On January 5, 2009, the Court of Appeal of Singapore ruled in Eng Foong Ho v Attorney-General that the principle of equality before the law was upheld by a "reasonable nexus" between state actions and legal objectives. This case involved the compulsory acquisition of land from the Jin Long Si Temple, raising concerns over unequal treatment compared to nearby religious sites.