Legal fiascos – why some officials are never penalized

The civil court last week ordered exorbitant compensation for two officials sacked over allegations of sexual abuse. One is a policeman, and other is a top diplomat. Why was the state unable to take action?

A reward for sexual harassment?

A court ruling ordering MVR421,733 (US$27,000) in compensation for a top government official, removed by the parliament for sexual harassment, has caused outrage online.

Disgraced former CSC chair appointed as high commissioner

Disgraced ex CSC chair to be appointed high commissioner to Malaysia

Dr Latheef cannot be sworn in to JSC due to Supreme Court judgment: President’s Office

MDP protest against Supreme Court

Supreme Court overturns parliament’s dismissal of CSC Chair Mohamed Fahmy for sexual harrasment

Former CSC head claims dismissal was politicised

CSC claims ministers, councilors can’t take action against civil servants