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Adhaalath Party leader seeks review of terror conviction
Politics

Adhaalath Party leader seeks review of terror conviction

The president-elect’s spokeswoman has also urged the Supreme Court to release opposition leaders.

23 Oct 2018, 09:00

Lawmaker suspended for criticising Supreme Court
Politics

Lawmaker suspended for criticising Supreme Court

JP MP Ali Hussain was disciplined over remarks made on VTV.

23 Oct 2018, 09:00

US and EU welcome dismissal of election challenge
Politics

US and EU welcome dismissal of election challenge

“The Maldivian people can finally enjoy clarity over the outcome of the election,” the president-elect said.

22 Oct 2018, 09:00

Maldives top court rejects president’s petition for fresh polls
Politics

Maldives top court rejects president’s petition for fresh polls

There were no grounds to annul the election, the Supreme Court’s full bench ruled unanimously.

21 Oct 2018, 09:00

Supreme Court rejects secret witnesses in election challenge
Politics

Supreme Court rejects secret witnesses in election challenge

A judgment is due on the president’s petition to annul the September 23 election.

16 Oct 2018, 09:00

Verdict looms in Maldives election challenge
Politics

Verdict looms in Maldives election challenge

The Supreme Court was undecided on hearing from secret witnesses.

15 Oct 2018, 09:00

Tensions run high as Supreme Court hears election challenge
Politics

Tensions run high as Supreme Court hears election challenge

President Yameen asked the court to annul the September 23 election.

14 Oct 2018, 09:00

Elections Commission in U-turn over unseated lawmakers
Politics

Elections Commission in U-turn over unseated lawmakers

The Supreme Court wrapped up hearings on the disqualification of MPs Abdulla and Sinan.

12 Oct 2018, 09:00

US fires warning as Maldives president seeks election annulment
Politics

US fires warning as Maldives president seeks election annulment

President Yameen asked the Supreme Court to order fresh polls.

11 Oct 2018, 09:00

Prominent lawyer suspended for criticising Supreme Court
Politics

Prominent lawyer suspended for criticising Supreme Court

Suood was suspended over a tweet that called a Supreme Court ruling unconstitutional.

10 Oct 2018, 09:00

Maldives president contests election at Supreme Court
Politics

Maldives president contests election at Supreme Court

The “constitutional case” was based on numerous complaints submitted by supporters, lawyers said.

10 Oct 2018, 09:00

Maldives top court reinstates opposition lawmakers
Politics

Maldives top court reinstates opposition lawmakers

The Supreme Court ruled that its anti-defection ruling was misapplied to unseat the ex-PPM MPs.

08 Oct 2018, 09:00

Nasheed announces return to Maldives ‘come what may’
Politics

Nasheed announces return to Maldives ‘come what may’

The exiled opposition leader ruled out a deal with “the now defunct Maldives Supreme Court.”

04 Oct 2018, 09:00

Supreme Court overrules reinstatement of 12 MPs
Politics

Supreme Court overrules reinstatement of 12 MPs

The apex court order maintains the pro-government parliament majority.

03 Oct 2018, 09:00

Supreme Court to rule on unseated lawmakers
Politics

Supreme Court to rule on unseated lawmakers

A dozen lawmakers were deemed to have lost their seats for crossing the floor.

01 Oct 2018, 09:00

Maldives Supreme Court to handpick judges for orders
Crime

Maldives Supreme Court to handpick judges for orders

New rules on criminal trials came into effect on Wednesday.

08 Aug 2018, 09:00

Maldives top court overturns order to reinstate 12 MPs
Politics

Maldives top court overturns order to reinstate 12 MPs

25 Jul 2018, 09:00

Maldives under fire from UN rights expert
Politics

Maldives under fire from UN rights expert

There were irregularities in the trials of the two top judges, said the UN rights expert.

30 Jun 2018, 09:00

Dr Didi nominated as new Maldives chief justice
Politics

Dr Didi nominated as new Maldives chief justice

Dr Ahmed Abdulla Didi is the only sitting judge in the Maldives with a PhD.

27 Jun 2018, 09:00

Supreme Court upholds conviction of jailed justices
Politics

Supreme Court upholds conviction of jailed justices

The three-judge panel’s decision triggers the automatic removal of their former colleagues from the bench.

20 Jun 2018, 09:00

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