Dismissed policeman Shiyam reinstated after court ruling

Inspector of Police Ahmed Shiyam has resumed duties with Maldives Police Service following a High Court ruling ordering his reinstatement, 12 years after his dismissal in 2014. Shiyam was accused of using his position to violate laws and regulations while serving as Commander of North Police Division. The High Court overturned a Civil Court decision and ordered reinstatement. The court also directed the state to pay salary and allowances from dismissal to judgment, but the state has appealed that part to the Supreme Court, citing inconsistency with a recent Supreme Court judgment on compensation caps.

Inspector of Police Ahmed Shiyam has resumed duties with Maldives Police Service following a High Court ruling ordering his reinstatement, 12 years after his dismissal in 2014. Shiyam was accused of using his position to violate laws and regulations while serving as Commander of North Police Division. The High Court overturned a Civil Court decision and ordered reinstatement. The court also directed the state to pay salary and allowances from dismissal to judgment, but the state has appealed that part to the Supreme Court, citing inconsistency with a recent Supreme Court judgment on compensation caps.

Inspector of Police Ahmed Shiyam has resumed duties with Maldives Police Service following a High Court ruling ordering his reinstatement, 12 years after his dismissal in 2014. Shiyam was accused of using his position to violate laws and regulations while serving as Commander of North Police Division. The High Court overturned a Civil Court decision and ordered reinstatement. The court also directed the state to pay salary and allowances from dismissal to judgment, but the state has appealed that part to the Supreme Court, citing inconsistency with a recent Supreme Court judgment on compensation caps.

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