Supreme Court
Supreme Court summons lawmaker over tweet
Criticism on social media or television is deemed contempt of court.
30 Apr 2019, 09:00
State seeks to overturn ex-vice president’s terrorism conviction
Adeeb was sentenced to 10 years over the possession of a pistol.
28 Apr 2019, 09:00
Court coverage ban lifted for Raajje TV
Raajje TV reporters were barred from observing trials.
21 Apr 2019, 09:00
Supreme Court backs US$22m payout to Dheebaja
A High Court ruling in favour of the state was overturned.
21 Apr 2019, 09:00
Supreme Court orders US$30 million payout
The payout was ordered to a company linked to JP leader Gasim Ibrahim.
01 Apr 2019, 09:00
Rules changed on dismissing ministers
The change conflicts with a Supreme Court ruling that subjected impeachment votes to judicial review.
14 Mar 2019, 09:00
Primary losers allowed to contest
The Supreme Court struck down a prohibition in the political parties law.
25 Feb 2019, 09:00
Ex-president Yameen retains PPM leadership
The PPM congress in September where Yameen was elected president was legitimate, the Supreme Court ruled.
31 Jan 2019, 09:00
MDP proposes sweeping changes for judicial reform
The MDP proposes a dramatic reduction in the powers of the Supreme Court.
27 Jan 2019, 09:00
Maldives top court quashes death by stoning verdict for adultery
It was the second time a woman was sentenced to death by stoning in the Maldives.
07 Jan 2019, 09:00
Supreme Court orders reinstatement of former police intelligence chief
Hameed was dismissed in August 2012 on suspicion of leaking confidential information.
02 Dec 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court overturns Home Minister Imran’s terrorism conviction
Imran was sentenced to 12 years over his speech at the 2015 May Day protest.
22 Nov 2018, 09:00
Judgment due in review of Home Minister Imran’s conviction
The top court concluded a review of Sheikh Imran’s terrorism conviction.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court concludes review of Nasheed terrorism conviction
A 13-year jail sentence handed to the former opposition leader was suspended for review.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
Jail sentence of ex-defence minister and lawmaker suspended
Stay orders were issued to free former lawmaker Ahmed Nazim and former defence minister Mohamed Nazim.
04 Nov 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court bans Raajje TV from covering trials
The station is accused of contempt of court.
04 Nov 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court frees Sheikh Imran
Imran’s 12-year jail sentence was suspended pending a review of his terrorism conviction.
01 Nov 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court ends saga of 12 unseated lawmakers
The opposition has gained a clear majority with the reinstatement of 12 ex-PPM MPs.
30 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives top court clears way for Nasheed’s return
The court halted enforcement of Nasheed’s jail sentence pending a review of his terrorism conviction.
30 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives Supreme Court asked to review Nasheed case
Mohamed Nasheed said he would return to the Maldives on November 1.
28 Oct 2018, 09:00
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