Maldives Judiciary System
1. Explain the structure of the Maldives judicial system. Maldives judiciary system The judiciary of the Maldives is based on a three-tiered court system . The courts of first instance include the Civil, Criminal, Family and Juvenile courts established in Male' and the magistrate courts of the islands. COURTS Supreme Court : The Supreme Court, as stipulated under Article 141 of the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives is the highest authority for the administration of Justice in the Maldives. The Supreme Court is headed by a Chief Justice who is head of the Judiciary. Along with the Chief Justice, the Supreme Court consists of five Judges. The Constitution requires Supreme Court rulings to be disposed of by an uneven number of Judges sitting together in session. The Supreme Court is the highest authority on the interpretation of the Constitution, the Law, or any other matter dealt with by a court of law. ...