Deputy Speaker Criticises Civil Court Over Backlog of Pending Cases

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ahmed Nazim criticized the Civil Court for a significant backlog of over 4,000 pending cases, despite having 17 judges. Speaking at a People's National Congress (PNC) rally, Nazim noted that the judge with the fewest cases has 112 pending, while the one with the most has over 500. He assured that parliament would assist in resolving the backlog. President Mohamed Muizzu also reiterated the administration's commitment to the judiciary and announced that construction of a new superior court complex would begin next year.

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ahmed Nazim criticized the Civil Court for a significant backlog of over 4,000 pending cases, despite having 17 judges. Speaking at a People's National Congress (PNC) rally, Nazim noted that the judge with the fewest cases has 112 pending, while the one with the most has over 500. He assured that parliament would assist in resolving the backlog. President Mohamed Muizzu also reiterated the administration's commitment to the judiciary and announced that construction of a new superior court complex would begin next year.

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ahmed Nazim criticized the Civil Court for a significant backlog of over 4,000 pending cases, despite having 17 judges. Speaking at a People's National Congress (PNC) rally, Nazim noted that the judge with the fewest cases has 112 pending, while the one with the most has over 500. He assured that parliament would assist in resolving the backlog. President Mohamed Muizzu also reiterated the administration's commitment to the judiciary and announced that construction of a new superior court complex would begin next year.

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