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Tag - Criminal Court

Opposition Jumhoory Party (JP) leader Qasim Ibrahim being taken to Velana International Airport (VIA) by Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) officers. He was given permission to depart to Singapore on Wednesday evening.

Legal • Politics

Qasim’s family appeals to extend his medical leave

September 10, 2017

Crime • Legal

Man charged with drug peddling shifted to house arrest

September 8, 2017

Qasim Ibrahim (R) with his lawyers at the VIP lounge in Velana International Airport (VIA) before departing to Singapore.

Legal • Politics

Qasim’s legal team prepares to appeal imprisonment...

September 8, 2017

Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim carried out from the Criminal Court on a stretcher to the ambulance after he fainted during his hearing. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU

AG appeals court order to send Jumhoory Party leader...

August 30, 2017

Crime • Legal

Man released after cops failed to follow arrest...

August 30, 2017

Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim carried out from the Criminal Court on a stretcher to the ambulance after he fainted during his hearing. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU

Aftermath of Qasim’s sentence: an outpour of criticism

August 27, 2017

Legal • Politics

Court finds JP leader guilty of bribery, gives go...

August 25, 2017

Dhiggaru MP Faris Maumoon with his father, former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, after the MP's trial at the Criminal Court. PHOTO / MIHAARU

Ex-pres Maumoon visits jailed lawmaker son

August 25, 2017

Composite image of the opposition lawmakers currently facing criminal trials. IMAGE/MIHAARU

Legal • Politics

Court begins trial process of 12 opposition lawmakers

August 25, 2017