JSC Faces Legal Challenge Over Mohamed Shaheed’s High Court Appointment

A lawyer, Ahmed Naushad, filed a petition to halt the appointment of Mohamed Shaheed as a High Court judge, citing political ties and lack of experience. Shaheed was appointed by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) along with Abdulla Jameel Moosa to fill vacancies. Naushad argued that Shaheed's integrity was questionable due to his role as Deputy Minister of Homeland Security and involvement in the ruling People's National Congress (PNC). The JSC has not disclosed vote details. Shaheed resigned as Deputy Minister in July. The vacancies arose after two judges were promoted to the Supreme Court following the removal of Justices Mahaz Ali Zahir and Azmiralda Zahir. Allegations persist of government influence on the JSC.

A lawyer, Ahmed Naushad, filed a petition to halt the appointment of Mohamed Shaheed as a High Court judge, citing political ties and lack of experience. Shaheed was appointed by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) along with Abdulla Jameel Moosa to fill vacancies. Naushad argued that Shaheed's integrity was questionable due to his role as Deputy Minister of Homeland Security and involvement in the ruling People's National Congress (PNC). The JSC has not disclosed vote details. Shaheed resigned as Deputy Minister in July. The vacancies arose after two judges were promoted to the Supreme Court following the removal of Justices Mahaz Ali Zahir and Azmiralda Zahir. Allegations persist of government influence on the JSC.

A lawyer, Ahmed Naushad, filed a petition to halt the appointment of Mohamed Shaheed as a High Court judge, citing political ties and lack of experience. Shaheed was appointed by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) along with Abdulla Jameel Moosa to fill vacancies. Naushad argued that Shaheed's integrity was questionable due to his role as Deputy Minister of Homeland Security and involvement in the ruling People's National Congress (PNC). The JSC has not disclosed vote details. Shaheed resigned as Deputy Minister in July. The vacancies arose after two judges were promoted to the Supreme Court following the removal of Justices Mahaz Ali Zahir and Azmiralda Zahir. Allegations persist of government influence on the JSC.

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