Magistrates appointed to courts in 3 islands

Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has appointed magistrates to magistrate courts in B. Eydhafushi, Fuvahmulah City and GA. Kolamaafushi. 

JSC approved the three candidates selected by the hiring committee which vetted the applicants during the commission’s meeting on August 29. 

The three candidates were sworn-in as magistrates last Sunday. They are: 

Mariyam Ifham Nashid, Kurikeelage, B. Dharavandhoo:  

Ifham was appointed a Magistrate at B. Eydhafushi Magistrate Court. She attained her Bachelor of Sharia and Law with Honors from Kulliyathul Dhiraasathul Islamiyya. She previously served six years as a legal officer at B. Eydhafushi Magistrate Court. 

Abdul Salaam, Miskihdhoshuge, GA. Gemanafushi:  

Abdul Salaam was appointed a Magistrate at Gn. Fuvahmulah Magistrate Court. He attained his Bachelor of Sharia and Law with Honors from Islamic University of Maldives. He previously served over four years as a legal officer at the High Court. 

Vishah Wajeed, Maison, GA. Maamendhoo:  

Vishah was appointed a Magistrate at GA. Kolamaafushi Magistrate Court. He attained his Bachelor of Sharia and Law from Islamic University of Maldives. He previously served over one year as a legal assistant at GA. Dhaandhoo Magistrate Court.