Supreme Court Anti-defection Ruling
Two ex-PPM MPs face loss of seats
MPs Mohamed Abdulla and Hussain Shahudhy are facing the loss of seats following their expulsion from the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives.
29 Nov 2017, 9:00 AM
Expelled MPs left PPM months ago, says opposition
The opposition coalition disputed the expulsion of three lawmakers from the ruling party, a move that could unseat the MPs due to a Supreme Court anti-defection ruling and trigger by-elections in three more constituencies.
31 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
Electoral body calls by-elections as both sides celebrate Supreme Court ruling
The Elections Commission has announced by-elections after a much anticipated Supreme Court decision on the disputed status of four lawmakers saw both sides claim victory with opposing interpretations.
27 Aug 2017, 9:00 AM
Anti-defection ruling will not apply retroactively, clarifies Supreme Court
The apex court explained that the ruling “cannot be enforced retrospectively” following confusion and uncertainty over the status of 10 renegade MPs who left the governing Progressive Party of Maldives after signing an opposition-led no-confidence motion against the speaker.
17 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM