Chief Judge at the Civil Court, Ahmed Nimal Junaid has passed away.

Chief Judge Nimal passed away on 19 September 2023.

Nimal reportedly passed away due to gastric and breathing difficulties. Reports say that he was rushed to IGMH for treatment, however was declared dead by the time he was rushed to the hospital.

Chief Judge Nimal, native to Maamendhoo Island of Gaafu Alif Atoll passed away at the age of 36.

His funeral was held at the Hulhumale Cemetery following Duhr prayer, on Wednesday.

Chief Judge Nimal held a Bachelor of Laws degree in Sharia.

He commenced his tenure as a Civil Court Judge in March 2022. 

Following Chief Justice Abdulla Ali's retirement on August 22, 2022, he took on the interim duties of the Chief Justice of the Civil Court before being formally appointed on May 9, 2023.