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Supreme Court postpones hearing on former President Maumoon’s liability for DRP debts

The Supreme Court postponed a hearing on whether former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom is liable for MVR 1.1 million in debts of the dissolved Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP). The delay followed a request by Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) for more preparation time. MTCC sued Maumoon after DRP dissolved. Civil Court ruled Maumoon not liable, High Court decided to proceed, and Maumoon appealed to the Supreme Court. A new hearing date is pending.

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Jan 22, 2025

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The Supreme Court postponed a hearing on whether former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom is liable for MVR 1.1 million in debts of the dissolved Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP). The delay followed a request by Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) for more preparation time. MTCC sued Maumoon after DRP dissolved. Civil Court ruled Maumoon not liable, High Court decided to proceed, and Maumoon appealed to the Supreme Court. A new hearing date is pending.

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