Judiciary

4 days ago

President Vows Sweeping Criminal Justice Reforms to Ease Prison Overcrowding and Uphold Human Rights

MALE’, Maldives —President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu has pledged to reshape the Maldives’ approach to criminal justice. Speaking on his “With the People” podcast Thursday, the President outlined an ambitious vision to reduce

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5 days ago

The Bench and the Boy Scout: A Tale of Loyalty and Leverage in the Maldives

MALE’, Maldives — Hussain Mohammed Haneef is packing up his desk at the High Court, his resignation letter already filed a month ago, set to take effect by May 15, 2025. The Assistant

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4 weeks ago

Maldives Faces UN Scrutiny Over Supreme Court Suspensions

Geneva, April 18, 2025 — A United Nations human rights expert sounded the alarm yesterday. The Maldives’ government is under fire for suspending three Supreme Court judges, a move that smells like

Maldives’ Judiciary Faces Pressure as Resigned Judge Appeals to Global Bodies

MALE’, Maldives — The suspension of three Supreme Court judges has thrust the Maldives into a judicial crisis, prompting an urgent appeal to the UN Commissioner for Human Rights, the European Union,

2 months ago

News·Politics

Few Step Forward as Maldives Seeks a New Supreme Court Justice

In a striking turn of events, High Court Chief Judge Hussain Shaheed has applied for a vacancy on the Supreme Court, the country’s highest judicial body and final arbiter of legal disputes.

2 months ago

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President Returns Bill to Parliament, Delaying Reduction of Supreme Court Judges

MALE’, Maldives — President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu has sent back a contentious bill to the Majlis, refusing to ratify a measure that would cut the number of Supreme Court judges from seven

2 months ago

Leaders·News·Politics

Maldives Bar Council Declares 5th Amendment to Courts Act Unconstitutional

The Bar Council of Maldives has raised serious legal and constitutional concerns over the recent passage of the 5th Amendment Bill to the Courts of Maldives Act (Act No. 22/2010). Passed on

2 months ago

News·Politics

Ruling Party MP Moves to Shrink Supreme Court Amid Constitutional Case, Sparking Accusations of Power Grab

MALE’, Maldives — A ruling party lawmaker has ignited a political firestorm by introducing a bill to reduce the number of Supreme Court justices, a move critics say is an attempt to

3 months ago

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Senior Prosecutor Steps Down

MALE’, Maldives — The Maldives’ Deputy Prosecutor General, Ali Sameer, resigned from his position on Sunday. Mr. Sameer, who confirmed his departure to local media outlets, did not specify the reasons behind

7 months ago

News·Politics

Nazim Questions Increased Health Insurance Costs for Judges Amid Judicial Delays

MALE’, Maldives — In a contentious Majlis Finance Committee meeting, Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim, who represents Dhiggaru Constituency, strongly opposed the proposed increase in health insurance premiums for judges. Nazim argued that

10 months ago

Leaders·News

Criminal Court To Start Flogging After New Devaanee Joins

MALÉ, Maldives — Despite significant judicial activity around cases of adultery, the Maldives continues to uphold its practice of flogging, drawing comparisons to similar practices in Aceh, Indonesia. According to judicial statistics

10 months ago

MaldivesStyle·News

Addressing Juvenile Justice Challenges in the Maldives

In a concerted effort to tackle the complex issues surrounding juvenile delinquency, the juvenile justice stake holders are meeting in a three-day “Juvenile Justice Symposium” at Bandos Maldives. The symposium, attended by

1 year ago

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Judicial Gridlock: Chief Justice Urges Swift Action as Criminal Cases Grind to a Halt in the City

In a solemn declaration during the inaugural ceremony of the judicial year, Chief Justice Ahmed Muthasim Adnan underscored the critical need for immediate resolution as criminal proceedings in the city have come

1 year ago

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Judiciary

President Vows Sweeping Criminal Justice Reforms to Ease Prison Overcrowding and Uphold Human Rights

The Bench and the Boy Scout: A Tale of Loyalty and Leverage in the Maldives

Maldives Faces UN Scrutiny Over Supreme Court Suspensions

Maldives’ Judiciary Faces Pressure as Resigned Judge Appeals to Global Bodies

Few Step Forward as Maldives Seeks a New Supreme Court Justice

President Returns Bill to Parliament, Delaying Reduction of Supreme Court Judges

Maldives Bar Council Declares 5th Amendment to Courts Act Unconstitutional

Ruling Party MP Moves to Shrink Supreme Court Amid Constitutional Case, Sparking Accusations of Power Grab

Senior Prosecutor Steps Down

Nazim Questions Increased Health Insurance Costs for Judges Amid Judicial Delays

Criminal Court To Start Flogging After New Devaanee Joins

Addressing Juvenile Justice Challenges in the Maldives

Judicial Gridlock: Chief Justice Urges Swift Action as Criminal Cases Grind to a Halt in the City

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