Criminal Court Sentences Man to 6 Months for Violating Domestic Violence Protection Order

The Criminal Court of the Maldives has sentenced a man to six months in prison for violating a domestic violence protection order. The court found Adh Dhangethi, Malas, Mustafa Ali guilty of breaching the order under Section 35(a)(1) of the Domestic Violence Prevention Act. The court issued the sentence to ensure the safety of the victim and prevent further abuse. The court did not upload the report to its website, citing societal ethical principles.