Crime
Judge change in terror trial
Lawyers said it was against the criminal procedures law to hold hearings without stating the reason for a change in the presiding judge.
07 May 2018, 9:00 AM
Maamendhoo man arrested for sexual assault
A man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman from Maamendhoo island in Gaaf Alif atoll was arrested Friday night.
06 May 2018, 9:00 AM
Verdict due in top judge’s obstruction trial
The chief justice faces a prison term of four months and 24 days if found guilty for obstruction of state functions.
06 May 2018, 9:00 AM
Teary-eyed judge declares innocence in terror trial
The state accuses Justice Ali Hameed of accepting bribes to influence judges before issuing a shock Supreme Court ruling in an attempt to overthrow the lawfully elected government. He denies the charge.
06 May 2018, 9:00 AM
Top judge tried to arrange ‘luxury villa funding’
Two top judges and a judicial administrator are alleged to be part of a plot to overthrow the government, according to statements leaked online.
06 May 2018, 9:00 AM
Leaked testimonies speak of bent judges and bribery
Police have confirmed the testimonies are authentic and are investigating the leaks.
02 May 2018, 9:00 AM
Police threaten action over ‘dirty and low-level’ leak of secret statements
The secret testimonies leaked on Twitter Tuesday night include statements against former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed, Justice Ali Hameed and former police commissioner Ahmed Areef.
02 May 2018, 9:00 AM
Faris fears ‘no fair trial’
Faris was given two days to appoint a lawyer and is worried about his detention conditions and getting enough time with lawyers.
01 May 2018, 9:00 AM
Chief justice slams ‘baseless terrorism charge’
Abdulla Saeed is accused of unduly using his influence as chief justice to overthrow the government by putting national security and public safety at risk.
01 May 2018, 9:00 AM
Criminal and Civil Courts get new judges
The monthly salary for a lower court judge ranges from MVR46,000 (US$2,900) to MVR48,000.
01 May 2018, 9:00 AM
Detained judge tells court he has paraplegia
The assistant prosecutor general said the arrest, recorded on video, did not show the judge being injured and claimed he was being held in the special protection unit of Maafushi prison with special treatment and family visits.
30 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Adeeb let off the hook over MVR74 mn payment
The jailed former vice president had been asked to pay the sum over losses incurred in a hotel development deal.
30 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Obstruction charge trial to proceed against chief justice
The chief justice is also on trial for bribery, terrorism and obstruction of justice.
30 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Prosecutor General assures slain blogger’s family of open trial
Yameen Rasheed was killed a year ago and hearings are either being held in secret or cancelled altogether.
29 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
‘Conflict of interest’ allegation over judge change in Ibthihaal case
Ibthihaal was found dead in 2015 and media reported that authorities had been aware of his repeated abuse by his mother, sparking public outrage.
29 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Gang member was ‘offered money to stab Raajje TV boss’
Raajje TV, an opposition aligned broadcaster, has borne the brunt of attacks against journalists during the last five years.
28 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Court asked to throw out obstruction charge against chief justice
Defence lawyers said the obstruction of government function charge was brought in violation of the criminal procedures act.
26 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Gayoom and Saeed deny ‘politically motivated’ charges
The constitution was crushed and his detention was an inhumane atrocity, the chief justice told the court.
25 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
High Court overturns MP Riyaz’s acquittal
The Jumhooree Party deputy leader was charged with obstruction of law enforcement over his refusal to unlock his iPhone. He has been sentenced to nearly five months in prison.
24 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Family and friends of slain blogger march for open trial
Family and friends of slain activist Yameen Rasheed marched in Malé, commemorating one year since the killing and calling on authorities to open the murder trial to the media and public.
24 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
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