JSC opens applications for Supreme Court Justice vacancy
5 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ބުރާސްފަތި 08:56Following the decision of Supreme Court Justice Ali Rasheed Hussain to retire, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has opened applications to fill the impending vacancy on the bench. Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications through the "Fahires" portal by the deadline of August 8.
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has opened applications for the position of Justice of the Supreme Court of the Maldives.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has opened applications for a seat on the Supreme Court bench. The vacancy arises following the decision of Justice Ali Rasheed Hussain to retire from the court.
In an announcement, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) stated that it has opened applications for the position of Justice of the Supreme Court of the Maldives. This invitation is intended to facilitate the provision of constitutional advice to the President, as mandated under Article 148 (a) of the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives.
Accordingly, the Commission has invited applications from qualified candidates for the position, in accordance with Section 17(b) of the Judges Act.
The deadline to apply for this position is 10:00 a.m. this coming Sunday, October 8. According to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), interested candidates can now submit their applications through the commission's "Fahires" portal.
The announcement to recruit a new justice to the Supreme Court follows the Judicial Service Commission's (JSC) decision to grant Justice Ali Rasheed Hussain’s request for an honorable retirement. Justice Ali Rasheed is scheduled to officially retire from the bench on December 1, 2026.
Candidates applying for the position of Justice of the Supreme Court of the Maldives must fulfill the educational and professional experience requirements stipulated in the Judges Act.
