Four New Magistrates Sworn Into Office Across Maldivian Courts

Four newly appointed magistrates were officially sworn into office yesterday during a ceremony held at the Supreme Court of the Maldives following their appointment by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). 

The oath of office was administered by Chief Judge of the Civil Court, Maryam Waheed. According to the JSC, the appointments were finalised during a JSC meeting on 12 October 2026, following candidate interviews conducted under a recruitment call published in August.

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Among the newly sworn-in appointees is Fathuhulla Ali, who was appointed as Magistrate of the Haa Alif Hoarafushi Magistrate Court. Holding a Bachelor of Shariah and Law (Honours) from the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM) and bringing over seven years of legal practice, he served as Legal Manager at the Road Development Corporation (RDC) prior to his judicial appointment.

Dhiyana Majeed was sworn in as Resident Magistrate of the Baa Goidhoo Magistrate Court. With over nine years of experience in the legal and judicial sectors, she holds a Bachelor of Shariah and Law from IUM and previously served as Legal Counsel at Oilbiz Pvt Ltd and Head of Human Resources and Legal Affairs at Fuel Express Maldives Pvt Ltd.

Hussain Rameez took the oath as Magistrate of the Baa Eydhafushi Magistrate Court. He holds a Master of Laws and a Bachelor of Shariah and Law (Honours) from the Maldives National University (MNU) and brings over five years of experience in the legal sector, having previously served as a Legal Officer at the Ministry of Health and a Legal Assistant at the Ministry of Tourism.

Maryam Aasira was appointed as Magistrate of the Fuvahmulah Magistrate Court. She holds a Master of Shariah from Villa College and a Bachelor of Laws from IUM. With more than 13 years of legal and judicial sector experience, she previously served as a Legal Officer at the Fuvahmulah Magistrate Court, Assistant Legal Officer at the Drug Court, Investigation Officer at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), and Assistant Director of Investigation at the JSC.

News Briefing _ 21 October 2026: Magistrate Court thakah fandiyaarun ayyan kurun More Info: https://t.co/gBmqDfRC4b— Judicial Service Commission (@MaldivesJSC) October 21, 2026