Supreme Court judgeship vacancy opened after Ali Rashid Hussain resigns

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has opened applications for the position of judge at the Supreme Court of the Maldives. In an announcement made today, the commission stated that the deadline for applying is 10:00 am next Friday. Applications can be submitted through the JSC's online portal or at the commission's counter. The announcement also detailed the documents and additional information required from applicants. The vacancy follows the resignation of Supreme Court judge Ali Rashid Hussain, though no official body has revealed specific details regarding his retirement. With his departure, only Judges Aishath Shujoon and Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim remain from the judges who were serving at the court before the current government came to power.