Judiciary Faces Crisis Amid Weather-Induced Court Closures

The judiciary faces operational challenges as criminal hearings in Malé City are suspended due to deteriorating court facilities. Chief Justice Ahmed Muthasim Adnan spoke at the inauguration of the 'Judicial Year 2024' on January 18, 2024, presided by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. The Criminal Court has ceased all functions except issuing critical orders, while the Family Court, Drug Court, and magistrate courts struggle but continue services. Difficulties in implementing the Civil and Criminal Procedure Codes and the need to reform the Judicial Services Commission were also highlighted.

The judiciary faces operational challenges as criminal hearings in Malé City are suspended due to deteriorating court facilities. Chief Justice Ahmed Muthasim Adnan spoke at the inauguration of the 'Judicial Year 2024' on January 18, 2024, presided by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. The Criminal Court has ceased all functions except issuing critical orders, while the Family Court, Drug Court, and magistrate courts struggle but continue services. Difficulties in implementing the Civil and Criminal Procedure Codes and the need to reform the Judicial Services Commission were also highlighted.

The judiciary faces operational challenges as criminal hearings in Malé City are suspended due to deteriorating court facilities. Chief Justice Ahmed Muthasim Adnan spoke at the inauguration of the 'Judicial Year 2024' on January 18, 2024, presided by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. The Criminal Court has ceased all functions except issuing critical orders, while the Family Court, Drug Court, and magistrate courts struggle but continue services. Difficulties in implementing the Civil and Criminal Procedure Codes and the need to reform the Judicial Services Commission were also highlighted.

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