Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed

Top judge denies faking signature on Supreme Court ruling

James Dauris said he had spoken to Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed, who signed a verdict saying that nine prisoners should be freed until they could have fair trials.

Judges launch workshops and action plans in apparent reform effort

The Maldives’ embattled judiciary, which has long-resisted calls for reform, has launched a series of workshops, emphasizing access to justice, improving efficiency and skills, and administrative reform.

Supreme Court proposes changes to new penal code

The Supreme Court has proposed amendments to the Maldives’ new penal code in the first known meeting of the multi-stakeholder judicial sector law reform committee on Sunday, according to the state broadcaster.

Prominent religious scholars call for judicial reform

Citing verses of the Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad’s hadith, a group of 31 prominent religious scholars have urged Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed and the judicial watchdog to stem the tide of eroding public trust and confidence in the Maldivian judiciary.

Court denies media reports on chief justice’s ill health

Gasim’s Villa denied stay order in court battle

Chief justice and police commissioner discuss police obstruction and assault cases