Judicial watchdog tight-lipped on suspension of civil court judge
The watchdog Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has suspended Civil Court Judge Mariyam Nihayath indefinitely, but has declined to reveal details of the complaint.
19 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM
The watchdog Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has suspended Civil Court Judge Mariyam Nihayath indefinitely, but has declined to reveal details of the complaint.
In a statement issued on Monday, the commission said Nihayath was suspended due to the nature of the complaint lodged against her
“The commission took the decision in consideration of the statement given by the Judge, the nature of the complaint and the information the investigation has received so far,” the statement read.
Supreme Court Judge Ali Hameed, who also chairs the JSC, heads the investigation into the complaint against Nihayath.
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