JSC Appoints Chief Judges to High Court and Civil Court

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) appointed Hussain Shaheed as Chief Judge of the High Court and Mariyam Waheed as Chief Judge of the Civil Court. JSC President Hisaan Hussain presided over the swearing-in ceremony on October 31, 2023. Shaheed replaces Hathif Hilmy, who retired, while Waheed succeeds the late Ahmed Nimal. High Court Judge Ahmed Shakeel has submitted a retirement request. Shaheed previously oversaw a corruption case against former President Abdulla Yameen, resulting in an 11-year sentence. Opposition supporters view Shakeel's appointment as politically motivated.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) appointed Hussain Shaheed as Chief Judge of the High Court and Mariyam Waheed as Chief Judge of the Civil Court. JSC President Hisaan Hussain presided over the swearing-in ceremony on October 31, 2023. Shaheed replaces Hathif Hilmy, who retired, while Waheed succeeds the late Ahmed Nimal. High Court Judge Ahmed Shakeel has submitted a retirement request. Shaheed previously oversaw a corruption case against former President Abdulla Yameen, resulting in an 11-year sentence. Opposition supporters view Shakeel's appointment as politically motivated.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) appointed Hussain Shaheed as Chief Judge of the High Court and Mariyam Waheed as Chief Judge of the Civil Court. JSC President Hisaan Hussain presided over the swearing-in ceremony on October 31, 2023. Shaheed replaces Hathif Hilmy, who retired, while Waheed succeeds the late Ahmed Nimal. High Court Judge Ahmed Shakeel has submitted a retirement request. Shaheed previously oversaw a corruption case against former President Abdulla Yameen, resulting in an 11-year sentence. Opposition supporters view Shakeel's appointment as politically motivated.

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