Maldives parliament dismisses Supreme Court justices for violating constitution

Parliament on Monday voted to remove Chief Justice Dr Ahmed Abdulla Didi and Justice Adam Mohamed Abdulla from the Supreme Court bench as recommended by the Judicial Service Commission. The watchdog suspended the pair for 60 days and sought their dismissal after probing alleged ethical misconduct related to 17 instances where the apex court violated the constitution or usurped powers of parliament and other state institutions. Reflecting the ruling party’s nearly three-quarters majority in the 87-member house, 69 lawmakers voted in favour of impeaching the justices. Nine opposition lawmakers voted No and one abstained.
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