Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 09:24
Paper No. 6251 Dated 04-May-2017
By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan
Maldives is too close to India both geographically and strategically and therefore developments in that country though small will have a great impact on India’s national security.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Tue, 06/23/2015 - 10:48
Paper No 5958 Dated 23-June-2015
By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan
The Supreme Court of Maldives is said to have made yet another strike at the roots of democracy in Maldives.
Earlier, last year it interfered with the conduct of the General elections and even went to the extent of sacking both the Election Commissioner and his Deputy for not adhering to the sixteen point guide lines issued by them on the conduct of the elections.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Fri, 03/20/2015 - 07:16
Paper No. 5896 Dated 20-Mar-2015
By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan
On 13th night (trial was always held after sunset), former President Nasheed was sentenced to 13 years in prison for the detention of criminal court judge Abdulla Mohamed in January 2012.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Thu, 12/18/2014 - 10:54
Paper No. 5847 Dated 18-Dec-2014
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
On 15th December, President Yameen sacked the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Ahmed Faiz and another Judge Muthasim Adnan on the recommendation of the Judicial Commission and approved by the Majlis all within a space of five days.
Article 154 of the Constitution states that a judge can be removed only after the Judicial Service Commission finds the judge to be guilt of gross incompetence or misconduct.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Thu, 10/16/2014 - 10:41
Paper No. 5805 Dated 16-Oct-2014
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
It may be recalled that the Judiciary in Maldives on the eve of the parliamentary polls in March this year framed charges against the Chairman of the Election Commission and his deputy with contempt of court and went on to dismiss them from their jobs.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Thu, 08/07/2014 - 09:43
Paper No. 5761 Dated 7-Aug-2014
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
A country that is still struggling with its democratic credentials, it was a surprise to see President Yameen threatening the main opposition for criticising his policies which he says amounts to a threat to Maldivian independence!
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Thu, 08/22/2013 - 09:26
Paper No. 5548 Dated 22-Aug-2013
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan.
The United Kingdom Foreign Office issued a statement last month welcoming the steps taken in Maldives towards a free and fair elections and called for a peaceful transition to post electoral politics. My worry is on the last part. - the transition period.
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