The High Court cancelled a scheduled hearing on former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid's appeal against a Criminal Court detention order. Shahid was remanded in custody for 30 days after his arrest over allegations of child sexual abuse.
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Although the hearing for this case was scheduled for 1:15 PM on Sunday, November 15, it has since been cancelled.
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The court has ordered him to be remanded in custody for a period of 30 days.
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Earlier reports gave 30 days 9 Nov, 22:04 One Onlineseven days 2 Feb, 20:46 Maldives Republic
Following an appeal filed by Shahid at the High Court challenging the decision, the court officially registered the case last Sunday.
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