Supreme Court of Maldives has ruled no disciplinary action can be taken against a judge for issuing a verdict, adding it is unconstitutional to question the legitimacy of a verdict.
In its ruling, the Supreme Court once more highlighted the courts of law holds the constitutional authority to deliver justice, noting as per the constitution no judge or court should be influenced in conducting their mandates. The top court also mentioned the constitution outlines the judges and courts issue the last verdict on any issue or dispute, assuring the judiciary is functioning independently.
Referring to the Maldives Judges Act, the Supreme Court, therefore, declared no judge should be questioned on legitimacy, investigated and action taken against them. The court also noted the courts have the right to overturn a ruling, if found a verdict was issued, to ensure that justice has been delivered effectively.
The judiciary is in dispute following the suspension of Judge Abdulla Didi by Judicial Service Commission (JSC), which claims all judges and courts would be held accountable by the body. The Parliament of Maldives has since endorsed the claims by a vast majority.