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Lawyers speak to press after presenting a "great, big" Constitution to the Attorney General.

Suspension in lieu of reform an injustice, say lawyers

September 11, 2017

54 lawyers suspended over ‘unlawful’ judicial reform...

September 11, 2017

Former President Maumoon with top opposition leaders PHOTO:Hussain Waheed/Mihaaru

Legal • Politics

Top court appealed to shoot down by-elections for...

September 11, 2017

Unseated MPs urge top court to “clarify verdict”

September 10, 2017

The 50 lawyers who signed the petition lined up in front of the Supreme Court. PHOTO / MIHAARU

Top court throws out petition on concerns about...

August 31, 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

Ailing JP leader has “special request” for Maldives...

August 29, 2017

Legal • Politics

Top Court dismisses state-initiated challenge to...

August 29, 2017

The four members who lost their seats following Supreme Court's ruling, speaking to the press. PHOTO / MIHAARU

EC announces by-elections for six constituencies

August 28, 2017

The four 'expelled' MPs: (from left) MP Ameeth, MP Waheed, MP Abdul Latheef and MP Saud

Legal • Politics

Top court’s cryptic ruling on ousted MPs leave nation...

August 28, 2017