Supreme Court
All three of former vice president’s lawyers suspended
The Supreme Court has suspended lawyers Hussain Shameem and Ahmed Thalib from appearing in any court while the police barred lawyer Ali Nadheem from meeting impeached Vice President Ahmed Adeeb at the Dhoonidhoo detention centre.
14 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court threatens lawyers with ‘legal action’ for contempt of court
“As false and misleading statements are being made by various parties, without attempting to reach the truth of the matter, and in a way that causes loss of the confidence the public has in the Maldivian judiciary, we remind at this opportunity that legal action will be taken against such people,” the Supreme Court said.
08 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM
Vice president’s impeachment ‘unconstitutional,’ contends lawyer
Ahmed Adeeb’s lawyer contends that the president does not have the power to reduce the constitutionally-mandated period for the vice president to respond to charges from 14 days to seven days by declaring a state of emergency. Several prominent lawyers as well as the main opposition party concurs.
06 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court suspends Vice President’s lawyer
The Supreme Court has suspended detained Vice President Ahmed Adeeb’s lawyer, Hussain Shameem, on a charge of contempt of court.
04 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM
Judicial watchdog reprimands judge over blogpost
“I have the right to write. The Judges Act doesn’t prohibit me from writing. This does not threaten me at all and I don’t regret writing that post,” Judge Mahaz Ali told The Maldives Independent. The judge was reprimanded over a blogpost deemed critical of a Supreme Court ruling.
22 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court strikes down sentence of death by stoning
The magistrate court verdict marked the first time a person was sentenced to death by stoning in the Maldives and sparked heated debate and outrage on social media. Invoking powers under “supervisory jurisdiction,” the Supreme Court said the magistrate court decided the case “in violation of judicial and legal procedures”.
19 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Ex-president brought to Malé
Former President Mohamed Nasheed was brought to Malé this afternoon to attend a dispute resolution meeting at the civil court in a lawsuit filed by his brother against the prisons authority over denial of visiting rights. Ahmed Nazim Sattar had sued the Maldives Correctional Services over what he contends was an arbitrary decision to limit Nasheed’s weekly family visits to his parents, wife and children.
15 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
The UN Working Group Opinion: Next Steps
While the opinion of the WGAD is a helpful international contribution, it is the Supreme Court that ought, in accordance with the rule of law, have the final word on the fairness of Mohamed Nasheed’s conviction, argues Toby Cadman, partner at Omnia Strategy.
07 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court strikes down court order over “inappropriate language”
“[D]o you not know what was said in the court order? Is that why you are depositing different amounts of money on different months? I thought you are intelligent people. You must adhere to this court’s ruling. Even Pallambe, Ammakalhey, and Yahya would know to follow the order. This is a bit too much,” said the order in question.
01 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court assures of commitment to rule of law
The Supreme Court has reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law in the wake of an unexplained explosion on the presidential speedboat that injured the first lady and two staff.
30 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
PG takes dispute over Nasheed’s terrorism conviction to Supreme Court
The Prosecutor General said the High Court had clearly misapplied the law in rejecting an appeal filed to determine the credibility of a rapid criminal court trial against former President Mohamed Nasheed.
19 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court’s latest writ ‘compromises independence of watchdog bodies’
A Supreme Court writ ordering the Attorney General’s (AG) Office to represent all state offices, including independent institutions, has caused concern, with lawyers saying the writ contravenes the constitution and compromises the independence of independent institutions.
16 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
Courts unlikely to clear backlog by Supreme Court deadline
It now appears unlikely that Maldives courts will be able to clear long- pending cases when the one-month period imposed by the Supreme Court expires on September 12.
03 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court to set up ‘judicial academy’
A circular issued by the apex court and signed by Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed yesterday stated that a mechanism for “continuous judicial education” is needed to ensure the right to a fair, impartial, and expeditious trial.
01 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court endorses new curriculum for judges
The Supreme Court has adopted a curriculum to educate Maldivian judges on constitutional law and to develop the judiciary’s professional skills.
25 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM
More than 100 new lawyers awaiting Supreme Court permit to practice law
The attorney general’s office (AG) licensed some 103 lawyers in June. However, under regulations enacted in June 2012, lawyers need a second permit from the Supreme Court before they can represent clients at courts.
20 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM
Jailed ex-defence minister seeks Supreme Court order to expedite appeal
An appeal of Nazim’s 11-year jail sentence on weapons smuggling charges remains stalled at the High Court after the Supreme Court transferred two judges on the five-judge-panel to a newly created branch in the south.
17 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM
Courts ordered to clear backlog in one month
Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed today ordered all courts to clear backlog of long-pending cases within one month. Lawyers say the move is “practically impossible.”
12 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM
Judiciary to fast-track cases involving unpaid loans
On the government’s request, the Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed has agreed to expedite judicial processes in cases involving unpaid loans so that a final judgement could be enforced in six months.
06 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court blocks appeals of decade-old rulings
The Supreme Court has annulled a High Court ruling on a 46-year-old land dispute, claiming the court’s decision to reopen the case disrupted the system of governance and upset the peace.
03 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM
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