12 apply for judgeship at Criminal Court

Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced the names of the 12 candidates who applied for judgeship at Criminal Court.

They are:

• Ummu Kulsum Aboobakr, Ranauraage, B. Hithaadhoo
• Liushad Abdul Sattar, Hiyaa, HDh. Nolhivaran
• Hammad Naseem Ali, Naares, GDh. Fiyoaree
• Mohamed Minhaj, Hirilandhooge, S. Feydhoo
• Fathimath Nabaha, Shaadhee Villa, GDh. Fiyoaree
• Aishath Nuzuha, Malegan, Fenaathuru, Gn. Fuvahmulah
• Aishath Niha, Moon Plaza, HDh. Vaikaradhoo
• Abdul Muhsin Abdul Hakeem, Aakuri, GA. Nilandhoo
• Fathimath Saeed, Gedharuge, S. Feydhoo
• Hassan Shamam, Koshithereyge, HA. Ihavandhoo
• Ahmed Naufal, Shifana Villa, K. Male’
• Ali Naseer, Gardenia Villa, B. Kihaadhoo

The vacancy at the Criminal Court opened after the court’s chief judge Ahmed Shakeel transferred to the High Court.

Judges at the Criminal Court receive a monthly basic salary of MVR 30,000, a living allowance of MVR 15,000, and a risk allowance of MVR 3,300. They also receive medical insurance and a phone allowance at the discretion of the Parliament.