Criminal Court
269 articles
Fiyaz appeals gag order in High Court regarding ongoing criminal proceedings
Journalists' association requests permission to observe defamation trial against Fiyaz and Hassan
Adhadhu journalists seek urgent appeal hearings following jail sentences and gag order registration
Case concerning imprisonment of 'Adhadhu' journalists submitted to UN Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights
President Muizzu alleges that opposition political figures attempted to dismantle his marriage
Individual remains in custody seven hours after court orders release
Government spokesperson remains unclear on decision to bar Adhadhu news from President's Office
Maldives Journalist Association appeals "gag order"
Selective justice and the heavy hand of authority
Government has no intention of banning content from foreign news channels even if they violate gag orders; instead, enforcement actions are being targeted solely at Maldivian journalists!
Imprisoning two journalists is a grave assault on fundamental principles of democratic governance: TM
Under existing Judicature Act, Criminal Court does not have the legal authority to issue restrictive measures such as gag orders!
Adhadhu cannot be silenced; we will hold government accountable and I return from prison with pen in hand: Fiyaz
Journalists Leevan and Shahuzan sentenced to prison over news report and inquiries
Shahuzan granted only two hours to appoint legal counsel
Journalist Leevan summoned to court over news report; granted only two hours to appoint legal counsel
Goal must be to defeat President Muizzu and remove him from power: Meekail
Shahuzan summoned to court after President rules he violated gag order; Leevan also summoned over published report
