Verdict set for Wednesday in constitutional amendment case
The case was filed by former Member of Parliament Ali Hussain, who has challenged the amendment on constitutional grounds.
The Supreme Court of the Maldives has scheduled a hearing next Wednesday to deliver its verdict on the constitutional validity of an amendment that allows Members of Parliament to lose their seats if they are expelled from their political party.
The case was filed by former Member of Parliament Ali Hussain, who has challenged the amendment on constitutional grounds. He argued that the change, passed by a majority aligned with the People's National Congress (PNC), is inconsistent with the structure of the Constitution.
The court has set the hearing for 10:15am on Wednesday.
During earlier proceedings, the petitioner sought interim orders to suspend the enforcement of the amendment and to prevent disciplinary action against judges until the case is concluded. The court declined to grant these requests, stating that there were no grounds to issue such orders at that stage.
The composition of the bench hearing the case has changed since proceedings began. The matter was initially heard by a seven-member bench, but four judges are no longer serving.
Justice Husnu Al Suood resigned, while Justice Mahaz Ali Zahir and Justice Dr Azmiralda Zahir were removed from office. Chief Justice Ahmed Muthasim Adnan has since retired.
The court is now set to deliver its final judgment following these changes.
