The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has selected three individuals to fill vacant judge positions at the Criminal Court.
The vacancies were opened for applications on July 29, with a total of 29 candidates applying for the three positions.
According to sources, the individuals selected by the JSC are:
- Ahmed Thaufeeq of HA. Dhidhdhoo, Daisymaage
- Sulaiman Mohamed of Lh. Kurendhoo, Nooraaneege
- Mohamed Abdulla of Th. Veymandhoo, Dream
The appointments come as the judiciary moves to strengthen the Criminal Court’s bench following the recruitment process.
The JSC has also opened three positions for judges at the Civil Court. A total of 42 applicants have reportedly applied for those vacancies.
However, the identities of the candidates selected for the Civil Court positions have not yet been confirmed.
