The Maldives Supreme Court ruled by a 6–7 judge majority that the 2024 constitutional amendment on party switching stands and applies to sitting members of the 20th Parliament, with Justice Aisha Shujune Muhammad dissenting. The case was heard amid wider controversy over the composition of the court and judicial independence, with three judges suspended during proceedings.
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I find that there is no basis to determine that the amendment to Article 73 of the Constitution is not enforceable against the elected members of the 20th Parliament
there was no basis to quash the amendment to the Constitution
there was no constitutional authority to declare the amendment to Article 73 invalid
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About an year ago, President Mohamed Muizzu appointed new justices to the Supreme Court after the dismissal of two sitting judges, a move criticised by opposition figures and international bodies.
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