Majlis Reshapes Supreme Court: A Bold Move for Judicial Reform!

The People's Majlis approved an amendment to the Courts Act reducing the number of Supreme Court justices from seven to five, passing with 68 votes in favour. The bill also empowers the Judicial Service Commission to recommend removal of justices deemed unqualified, subject to a two-thirds Majlis majority.

First reported 26 Feb 2025, 11:06

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68 votes votes in favour of the amendment

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This significant change, passed with 68 votes in favor, aims to streamline the judiciary and enhance its efficiency.
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Earlier reports gave 78 votes 20 Nov, 20:07 Maldives Republic65 votes 20 Aug, 14:58 Maldives Republic

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Abdul Raheem Abdulla Speaker Abdul Sattar Mohamed Holhudhoo constituency member Abdulla Yameen former President Ahmed Muthasim Adnan Chief Justice Ibrahim Mohamed Solih President Judicial Service Commission Supreme Court