Judiciary

31 Jul, 2024

Nazim Questions Increased Health Insurance Costs for Judges Amid Judicial Delays

MALE’, Maldives — In a contentious Majlis Finance Committee meeting, Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim, who represents Dhiggaru Constituency, strongly opposed the proposed increase in health insurance premiums for judges. Nazim argued that

SOUTH ASIA

20 Jan, 2024

Judicial Gridlock: Chief Justice Urges Swift Action as Criminal Cases Grind to a Halt in the City

In a solemn declaration during the inaugural ceremony of the judicial year, Chief Justice Ahmed Muthasim Adnan underscored the critical need for immediate resolution as criminal proceedings in the city have come

SOUTH ASIA

23 Jan, 2024

Addressing Juvenile Justice Challenges in the Maldives

In a concerted effort to tackle the complex issues surrounding juvenile delinquency, the juvenile justice stake holders are meeting in a three-day “Juvenile Justice Symposium” at Bandos Maldives. The symposium, attended by

A Pakistani Judge’s Remarks Ignite a Firestorm Over Sexism and Judicial Conduct

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A seemingly routine court hearing in Pakistan’s capital has spiraled into a national controversy, laying bare deep-seated tensions over sexism, judicial authority, and the boundaries of free speech in

13 Sep, 2025

SOUTH ASIA

Judges Dismissed, But the System Stays Intact

PESHAWAR — Nine judicial officers have been dismissed from service by the Peshawar High Court, found guilty of misconduct, corruption, and inefficiency in a fresh inquiry. But in Pakistan’s justice system, the

07 Sep, 2025

SOUTH ASIA

Senior Prosecutor Steps Down

MALE’, Maldives — The Maldives’ Deputy Prosecutor General, Ali Sameer, resigned from his position on Sunday. Mr. Sameer, who confirmed his departure to local media outlets, did not specify the reasons behind

29 Oct, 2024

SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

Criminal Court To Start Flogging After New Devaanee Joins

MALÉ, Maldives — Despite significant judicial activity around cases of adultery, the Maldives continues to uphold its practice of flogging, drawing comparisons to similar practices in Aceh, Indonesia. According to judicial statistics

02 Jul, 2024

SOUTH ASIA

Judiciary

Nazim Questions Increased Health Insurance Costs for Judges Amid Judicial Delays

Judicial Gridlock: Chief Justice Urges Swift Action as Criminal Cases Grind to a Halt in the City

Addressing Juvenile Justice Challenges in the Maldives

A Pakistani Judge’s Remarks Ignite a Firestorm Over Sexism and Judicial Conduct

Judges Dismissed, But the System Stays Intact

Senior Prosecutor Steps Down

Criminal Court To Start Flogging After New Devaanee Joins

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