Hougang voters could seek High Court clarification: experts

Constitutional law experts say that eligible voters from the Hougang single-member constituency (SMC) can consider going to Singapore's High Court to seek clarification on the applicable laws that govern by-elections. This follows a sharp exchange on the definition of terms between nominated MP Eugene Tan and MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC Hri Kumar Nair, via letters sent to the Today newspaper. "At the end of the day, only the Supreme Court can provide a definitive ruling of what the relevant provisions of the Constitution mean," pointed out SMU Assistant Professor in Constitutional Law Jack Lee.