The Supreme Court of the Maldives (Dhivehi: ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ސުޕްރީމް ކޯޓު, romanized: dhivehiraajjeyge supreem koatu) is the highest court of the Maldives.
| Supreme Court of the Maldives | |
|---|---|
| ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ސުޕްރީމް ކޯޓު | |
 | |
| 4°10′43″N 73°30′32″E / 4.1786913°N 73.5088806°E | |
| Established | 18 September 2008 |
| Jurisdiction |  Maldives |
| Location | Theemuge, Kaafu Malé, Maldives |
| Coordinates | 4°10′43″N 73°30′32″E / 4.1786913°N 73.5088806°E |
| Composition method | Presidential Nomination and then People's Majlis Confirmation |
| Authorised by | Constitution of the Maldives |
| Appeals to | None, as this court is the highest court. |
| Appeals from | High Court |
| Judge term length | Life tenure |
| Number of positions | 7 justices |
| Annual budget | 150 Million Rufiyaa |
| Language | Dhivehi |
| Website | supremecourt.mv |
| Chief Justice of the Maldives | |
| Currently | Ahmed Muthasim Adnan |
| Since | 8 December 2019 |
Notable rulings
edit- Four members of the country's Election Commission were set to spend six months in jail for 'disobeying orders'.[1] Amid the state of emergency declared by President Abdulla Yameen, the Supreme Court's operations have been suspended, leaving the judiciary without anyone in charge. A court official subsequently verified that state security forces had forcibly entered the building, effectively confining the judges inside and preventing them from leaving. Additionally, during this tense situation, the Chief Justice of Maldives was arrested.[2]
Justices
editThe Supreme Court has 6 justices:[3]
| Name | Appointment date | Length of Tenure | Appointer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azmiralda Zahir | 4 September 2019 | 5 years, 79 days | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
| 2 | Aisha Shujune Muhammad | 4 September 2019 | 5 years, 79 days | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
| 3 | Mahaz Ali Zahir | 4 November 2019 | 5 years, 18 days | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
| 4 | Husnu Al Suood | 8 December 2019 | 4 years, 350 days | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
| 5 | Ali Rasheed Hussain | 8 September 2020 | 4 years, 75 days | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
| 6 | Mohamed Ibrahim | 8 September 2020 | 4 years, 75 days | Ibrahim Mohamed Solih |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Stout, David (10 March 2014). "Maldives Supreme Court Hits Entire Election Commission with Jail Terms". TIME.
- ^ "Maldives Chief Justice Arrested As President Abdulla Yameen Declares State Of Emergency". NDTV. 6 February 2018. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ "Justices". Supreme Court of the Maldives. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
External links
editSupreme Court of the Maldives in the news
edit- United Nations News Centre - Maldives: UN ‘deeply concerned’ as Supreme Court prosecutes rights advocates
- Global Legal Monitor: Maldives: Supreme Court Decision on Freedom of Assembly and Expression | Global Legal Monitor | Law Library of Congress| Library of Congress
Other
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