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Husnu Suood

Politics

Hunt declared for eight suspects in boat blast probe

Mohamed Allam Latheef ‘Moho,’ a close associate of the vice president and the singer of a popular local band, is wanted by the police on suspicion of links to an alleged attempt to assassinate the president. The police said that Latheef has links to a weapons cache discovered on an island leased for resort development.

01 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Lawyers repeat plea for medical care to jailed politicians

Lawyers representing jailed ex-Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim and former ruling party MP Ahmed Nazim have accused the government of neglecting their clients’ medical care and endangering the pair’s health.

22 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Jailed ex-defence minister to petition UN too

“We attempted to exhaust local remedies from the Maldivian judiciary, but it seems that the courts have absconded from trial by refusing to hold hearings,” Nazim’s lawyer Husnu Suood said. An appeal of Nazim’s conviction on weapons smuggling charges has been stalled since April.

01 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Jailed ex-defence minister seeks Supreme Court order to expedite appeal

An appeal of Nazim’s 11-year jail sentence on weapons smuggling charges remains stalled at the High Court after the Supreme Court transferred two judges on the five-judge-panel to a newly created branch in the south.

17 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Lawyers concerned over Nazim’s health, delays in Imran’s trial

Husnu Suood, who represents Nazim and Imran, said doctors suspect damage to Nazim’s kidneys and have recommended that he should be kept in a stress-free or home environment to undergo heart tests. Imran’s terrorism trial remains stalled due to a construction of a new hall at the criminal court, he said.

09 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Convicted ex-defence minister returns after treatment

24 May 2015, 3:36 PM

Politics

State prosecutors end work stoppage

13 May 2014, 6:05 PM

Politics

Supreme Court orders prosecutors to resume work “without any further excuse”

12 May 2014, 9:55 PM

Politics

Supreme Court orders Bar Association to change its name

22 Apr 2014, 5:12 PM

Politics

Attorney General resumes issuing lawyers permits

09 Apr 2014, 5:37 PM

Politics

Bar Association expresses concern with AG office ceasing issuance of law licences

30 Mar 2014, 3:27 PM

Politics

Supreme Court suspends prominent lawyer pending investigation for contempt

23 Jan 2014, 5:41 PM

News In Brief

Suood to investigate Justice Ali Hameed’s ‘sex tapes’

26 Nov 2013, 4:51 PM

Politics

MDP condemns Attorney General’s intervention in JP’s Supreme Court effort to annul election results

18 Sep 2013, 6:11 PM

News In Brief

Hulhumeedhoo law faculty inaugurated with 39 students

23 Jun 2013, 9:33 PM

Politics

Comment: Income tax a necessary step to combat corruption

11 Oct 2011, 9:23 PM

Politics

High Court overrules Civil Court injunction ordering JSC to halt appointment process

29 Sep 2011, 7:01 PM

Politics

JSC appeals Civil Court injunction to halt appointment process

20 Sep 2011, 7:07 PM

Politics

Lawyers contest legality of JSC appointment process

08 Sep 2011, 4:57 PM

News In Brief

Civil Court rules banning private vehicles for uncertified roadworthiness is illegal

25 Jul 2011, 4:39 PM

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