Judge Abdulla Didi

Concern over investor confidence after appeals court approves seizure of Villa properties

The high court has ruled the government’s seizure of two lagoons leased to Gasim Ibrahim’s Villa Group lawful in a verdict that critics claim was politically motivated and would affect investor confidence in the Maldives.

High court rules in favour of Yameen in ruling party leadership row

The civil court was right to seize control from Gayoom due to “extraordinary circumstances” arising from the 78-year-old’s refusal to convene the party’s governing council and sacking of his deputy, the appellate court found.

High Court upholds acquittal of president’s brother on corruption charges

Abdulla Algeen was accused of embezzling US$177,460 of Japanese funding from the Department of Meteorology while he was its director, but the High Court ruled that the prosecution was unable to prove that the money in question was owed to the state.

Two judges in ex-president’s terrorism trial appointed to high court

Criminal court releases murder suspect

Judicial watchdog criticised over 12-member trip to Thinadhoo

Judge Abdulla suspected of involvement in “contract killing,” says Nasheed

Nasheed wishes mercy for his jailers: “In this time of profound injustice, I harbour no hatred.”

Nasheed contests credibility of police and military witnesses in terrorism trial

Former chief of defence forces denies involvement in Judge Abdulla arrest

Nasheed denies ordering Judge Abdulla arrest, granted three days to answer charges

Nasheed’s lawyers name Judges Didi, Yoosuf as witnesses, request their withdrawal from terrorism trial

Former President Nasheed appears in court with arm in makeshift sling

Shahum found not guilty of murdering Ahusan Basheer

Verdict in Afrasheem murder trial due on September 7

Home Minister appeals arrest warrant

Umar Naseer is not a fugitive from justice, says Home Ministry

Humam’s confession used against Shan in Dr Afrasheem’s murder trial

Chief suspect in Afrasheem murder case retracts confession, claims to have been coerced