The Judiciary in the Maldives has been a systematic institution throughout the history of the nation. It has ever been an institution which is under the full control of the Head of State and it is still so, to some degree. However a radical change occurred during the past decades. It is the introduction of the English legal system into the country; a result of the Maldivian society coming in close contact with the outside world. Consequently, the present legal system of the country is an admixture of not only Shari’ah and customs, but the English legal system also.
Read more about Judiciary In The Maldives: Judicial System in The Pre-Islamic Maldives (? – 1153 A.C.), Judicial System Under Islam (1153 A.C. – 1932), Constitutional Period (1932-present)
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