Supreme Court of the Maldives

The Maldives Supreme Court is the highest court of the Maldives.

Supreme Court of the Maldives
Established18 September 2008
LocationKaafu, Malè
Coordinates4.1969°N 73.5141°E / 4.1969; 73.5141
Composition methodPresidential Nomination and then People's Majlis Confirmation
Authorized byConstitution of the Maldives
Judge term lengthLife tenure
Number of positions7 justices
Annual budget150 Million Ruffiya
Websitehttp://www.supremecourt.gov.mv
Chief Justice of the Maldives
CurrentlyAhmed Muthasim Adnan
Since8 December 2019

Notable rulings

  • Four members of the country's Election Commission were set to spend six months in jail for 'disobeying orders'.[1]

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