Supreme Court to validate some lower court rulings
The Supreme Court has granted itself the final word on rulings that strike down laws and regulations by announcing that such verdicts would be up for review regardless of whether the parties involved desired an appeal.
26 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM
The Supreme Court has granted itself the final word on rulings that strike down laws and regulations by announcing that such verdicts would be up for review regardless of whether the parties involved desired an appeal.
In a series of circulars issued on Sunday, the apex court said that should the Maldives’ lower courts repeal provisions or all of laws and regulations in issuing a verdict, the appellate High Court must step in and ensure the validity of the annulment.
The Supreme Court will in turn review the High Court’s verdict.
Lower courts are obliged to forward case documents to the appellate courts if the parties involved do not appeal the verdict within ten days.
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