Applications open for Chief Judges at High Court and Family Court
The deadline for applications for these positions is 12:00 p.m. on March 31, 2026.
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has opened applications for the positions of Chief Judge at the High Court of the Maldives and the Family Court.
In an announcement on Wednesday, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) opened applications for the positions of Chief Judge of the High Court and Chief Judge of the Family Court. The opportunity is available to judges currently serving in those respective courts. The deadline for submitting applications for these positions is 12:00 p.m. on March 31, 2026.
The position of Chief Judge of the High Court became vacant following the appointment of the former incumbent, Judge Hussain Shaheed, to the Supreme Court. Although the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) subsequently moved to appoint Judge Mohamed Faisal to the post, he resigned from the bench after allegations of corruption surfaced against him.
The Chief Judge of the High Court receives a monthly remuneration of MVR 69,000, inclusive of basic salary and allowances.
Furthermore, the position of Chief Judge of the Family Court became vacant following the appointment of the incumbent, Ibrahim Mahir, to the High Court bench.
The Chief Judge of the Family Court will receive a total monthly remuneration of MVR 62,000, inclusive of basic salary and allowances.
