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Parliament approves death penalty for major drug trafficking

With the committee’s changes incorporated, the amendment was passed with 65 votes in favour and none against.

Apollo court case ends in settlement with Nazim

Apollo accepted the terms, and the settlement was lodged with the court.

Appeal paused after judge found to have ruled on same case in HC

When the session resumed, the bench acknowledged the conflict of interest.

Maldives, Saudi Arabia sign 5-year judicial agreement

This is the first agreement of its kind between Maldives and the judiciary of an Arab Islamic country.

24 November 2025

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Maldives invites UN expert to observe judiciary after criticism

The letter reiterated the government's position that there has been no interference in the judiciary.

New York's gun law remains in effect as court gives more time

13 October 2022

Siyam arrives in Maldives; denies Singaporean travel ban

During the brief time he stopped to speak to reporters at the airport, Siyam did not answer questions about the court hearing.

Court asks Yameen's attorneys to amend appeal

With the high court yet not admitting the appeal for more than two weeks, the opposition leadership has been approaching HC everyday.

Abdul Ghani Mohamed appointed as Chief Justice

The position became vacant following the retirement of former Chief Justice Ahmed Muthasim Adnan on 21 July.

Mexico elects first female Supreme Court president

Pina has defended Mexico's transition to renewable energy, setting her against parts of a contentious electricity law championed by Mexican President.

Parliament confirms Ghani as Chief Justice

The position became vacant following the retirement of Chief Justice Ahmed Muthasim Adnan on 21 July.

Biden asks U.S. Supreme Court to pause ruling on student debt

Biden on Nov. 22 extended the repayment pause to no later than next June 30 to give the Supreme Court time to decide the case.

3 December 2022