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2 charged for hiding gang violence suspect

The police had to work for a month-and-a-half to find Faih, who was accused in the violence that went down in January.

Yameen complains about lengthy hearings citing back problems

As the hearing dragged on for more than three hours, Yameen raised concerns citing his health.

HC quashes curfew on 8 opposition activists as release condition

According to article 49 of the constitution, a person cannot be detained before the trial court pronounces a verdict, except under certain circumstances.

Indian man freed after victimised wife drops case

"Since [his wife] did not want to proceed further in the case, he is released on bail," the order issued by judge Ali Adam said.

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Same sex videos: 5 arrested for blackmail

Only three remain in custody after the court did not deem it necessary to remand two of the suspects.

25 September 2022

Sri Lankan handed life imprisonment for drug trafficking

Ranasinghe was sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine of MVR 100,000 under the Narcotics Act.

24 October 2022

Opposition says India influenced Yameen's trial

The opposition has alleged that several illegalities were found throughout the trial.

26 December 2022

Supporters take to streets after Yameen's jail sentence

Yameen was taken to Maafushi Prison around 7:45 pm after the verdict.

26 December 2022

Following verdict, opposition says Yameen innocent

Abdul Raheem called on opposition supporters in the islands to come to Male, ready to give up their last breath for President Yameen.

25 December 2022

Illegal verdict, will win appeal: Yameen's lawyers

Jameel said that this was not related to the MMPRC scandal and that it was done with the intention of keeping Yameen out of the upcoming presidential elections.

26 December 2022

Same sex videos: police deny release of blackmail suspects

The remand of one of the suspects had been extended while the remand of the other two are yet to expire.

Foiled terror plot: Man released for lack of evidence re-arrested

The High Court granted him bail after Gais challenged the Feydhoo court's order.

13 December 2022