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From Left: Machangoalhi-South MP Abdullah Sinan, Thinadhoo-South MP Abdullah Ahmed and Dhangethi MP Ilham Ahmed

Three expelled MPs contest disqualification at top court

By Maldives Times 2 min read

From Left: Machangoalhi-South MP Abdullah Sinan, Thinadhoo-South MP Abdullah Ahmed and Dhangethi MP Ilham Ahmed Three lawmakers formerly of ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), who was expelled from the parliament by the Elections Commission (EC), have appealed their disqualification to the Supreme Court. The three MPs are Dhangethi MP Ilham Ahmed, Machangoalhi South MP […]

Top Court dismisses state-initiated challenge to Political Parties Act

By Maldives Times 3 min read

The Supreme Court of the Maldives PHOTO/MIHAARU Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a case filed by the state to annual a clause in the Political Parties Act that would allow an expelled parliamentarian to preserve his seat despite the member no longer representing the party. The state had announced its intent to file the case […]