Maldives judge Abdullah Ihsan resigns after suspension over sexual assault allegation

Judge Abdullah Ihsan of the Civil Court has resigned from his position, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) announced on Tuesday. Ihsan, who had been suspended by the JSC on August 19 over a sexual assault allegation, submitted his resignation effective October 21, the day after his 60-day suspension period ended. The JSC said it suspended him to maintain confidence in the judiciary. The suspension was imposed under Article 25 of the relevant law while an investigation into the case was ongoing.