Supreme Court
Ruling party defends president over ouster of "activist judge"
A digest of yesterday's top story.
06 Mar, 9:00 AM
Justice resigns as opposition warns of "deliberate dismantling" of democracy
A digest of yesterday's top story.
05 Mar, 9:00 AM
Opposition cries foul as downsizing Supreme Court divides ruling party
A digest of yesterday's top story.
25 Feb, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court proceeds with anti-defection constitutional challenge
A digest of yesterday's top story.
19 Feb, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court grills state attorneys over jurisdiction on constitutional challenge
A digest of yesterday's top story.
18 Feb, 9:00 AM
Ruling party denies imminent removal of Supreme Court justices
Deputy Speaker Nazim dismissed "baseless" opposition allegations.
10 Feb, 11:30 AM
President nominates Suood and Muthasim to Supreme Court
Muthasim Adnan was nominated as the next chief justice.
02 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Thursday roundup: Maldives Supreme Court poses ‘major threat to democratic rule’
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
10 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM
President picks drug court judge for Supreme Court
The president has sought the judicial watchdog’s counsel.
05 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP MPs impatient to remove Supreme Court justices
Parliament debated a report about unconstitutional decisions by the top court.
25 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Female judges nominated to Supreme Court over opposition from clerics
Sheikhs contend women cannot serve as judges.
24 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Ihsan vs state: A father’s 12-year fight for justice
The Supreme Court awarded MVR7 million in damages for medical negligence.
17 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Authorities shift blame on Adeeb’s escape
Prosecutor General Bisham blamed the Supreme Court.
06 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Rules tightened for polygamous marriages
A statement would be required from the first wife.
30 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Probe recommends censure of Supreme Court justices
The watchdog decided to advise the top judges.
23 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Motion calls for action against Supreme Court interference
Justice Abdulla Didi to appear before judicial watchdog
19 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court overturns ex-VP’s terrorism conviction
Adeeb’s combined 33-year jail sentence is now down to eight years.
27 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court seeks to punish media outlet over bribery allegations
Complaints against CNM were filed with the media regulator.
16 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Windfall for ex-lawmaker’s firm from US$22m Dheebaja payout
Alhan Fahmy’s firm stands to earn half of the payout as a “success fee.”
09 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court summons lawmaker over tweet
Criticism on social media or television is deemed contempt of court.
30 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
