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Supreme Court

Morning Brief

Supreme Court proceeds with anti-defection constitutional challenge

A digest of yesterday's top story.

19 Feb, 9:00 AM

Morning Brief

Supreme Court grills state attorneys over jurisdiction on constitutional challenge

A digest of yesterday's top story.

18 Feb, 9:00 AM

Politics

Ruling party denies imminent removal of Supreme Court justices

Deputy Speaker Nazim dismissed "baseless" opposition allegations.

10 Feb, 11:30 AM

Politics

President nominates Suood and Muthasim to Supreme Court

Muthasim Adnan was nominated as the next chief justice.

02 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

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

Politics

President picks drug court judge for Supreme Court

The president has sought the judicial watchdog’s counsel.

05 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

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

Politics

Female judges nominated to Supreme Court over opposition from clerics

Sheikhs contend women cannot serve as judges.

24 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM

Features & Comment

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

Politics

Authorities shift blame on Adeeb’s escape

Prosecutor General Bisham blamed the Supreme Court.

06 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM

Culture

Rules tightened for polygamous marriages

A statement would be required from the first wife.

30 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Probe recommends censure of Supreme Court justices

The watchdog decided to advise the top judges.

23 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Motion calls for action against Supreme Court interference

Justice Abdulla Didi to appear before judicial watchdog

19 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

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

Culture

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

Business & Tourism

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

Politics

Supreme Court summons lawmaker over tweet

Criticism on social media or television is deemed contempt of court.

30 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

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, 9:00 AM

Politics

Court coverage ban lifted for Raajje TV

Raajje TV reporters were barred from observing trials.

21 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Supreme Court backs US$22m payout to Dheebaja

A High Court ruling in favour of the state was overturned.

21 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM

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