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Justice JSC opens applications for Supreme Court judge The Judicial Service Commission has opened applications for one Supreme Court vacancy following Judge Ali Rasheed Hussain's retirement, effective 1 December. Applications close at 10 am on 8 November and must be submitted through the JSC's Fahires portal, with the position offering a monthly salary and allowances exceeding MVR 88,000. 4 outlets : One Online, Sun English, The Standard and 1 more Source (opens One Online in a new tab)
Politics MDP MPs warn rule changes now block minority from raising urgent issues MDP MPs said that amendments to the Rules of Procedure in the 20th Parliament have closed the door on opposition members moving and debating resolutions, limiting their ability to raise urgent public concerns. The rules were changed in late October to require a vote on the adoption of resolutions before any debate takes place. Sun English Source (opens Sun English in a new tab)
Justice Supreme Court Justice Ali Rasheed to retire on 1 December Supreme Court Justice Ali Rasheed is set to retire on 1 December. He was appointed to the Supreme Court on 8 September 2020 and has served on the country's highest court for more than six years. 4 outlets : MM TV (English), Atoll Times, Sun English and 1 more Source (opens Atoll Times in a new tab)
Justice Majlis rejects resolution to hold JSC accountable for unfair dismissal of Justices The People's Majlis rejected a resolution calling for the Judicial Service Commission to be held accountable for the dismissal of Supreme Court justices Azmiralda Zahir and Mahaz Ali Zahir, denying it floor debate with 28 MPs voting against and seven in favour. The resolution was submitted after the Prosecutor General's Office decided on September 30 to decline criminal prosecution of the dismissed judges, citing lack of evidence. Adhadhu (English) Source (opens Adhadhu (English) in a new tab)
Justice Supreme Court Judge Ali Rasheed to retire Supreme Court Judge Ali Rasheed has informed the Judicial Service Commission that he intends to retire, having applied last week to retire at the end of the year; the JSC has yet to decide on the matter. He previously served at the Criminal, Civil and Drug Courts and was appointed to the Supreme Court six years ago. The Edition Source (opens The Edition in a new tab)

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