Bench dissolved, Judge Baaree takes over cases against Adeeb

Bench presiding over cases against former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Gafoor has been resolved, and Judge Abdul Baaree Yoosuf – who is in charge of Criminal Court – has taken over some of the cases.

Judge Baaree, who presided in Wednesday’s hearing over terrorism charge against Adeeb for possession of weapons, made the statement during the hearing that the bench of judges presiding over Adeeb’s cases had been resolved, and that he had taken over.

The weapons case against Adeeb was previously presided over by a three-judge-bench.

“Sun” has been informed that Judge Baaree has also taken over terror case against Adeeb in presidential speedboat “Finifenma” explosion as well as abuse of power.

Judge Baaree has presided over a number of high-profile cases, including former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed’s trial, former Defense Minister Colonel (Retired) Mohamed Nazim’s trial, as well as Adhaalath Party leader Imran Abdulla’s trial.