Supreme Court Declines Case Filed by Saajidha Regarding Director General Position

The Supreme Court has announced its decision not to accept the case filed by Saajidha Mohamed, concerning her eligibility for the position of Director General.

Saajidha, who had been promised the Director General role in 2020, faced a subsequent reversal of this decision, citing internal administrative changes within the organisation.

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Despite the MFDA announcing intentions to fill the position at a later stage, Saajidha’s quest for the role faced a legal setback.

Saajidha’s legal recourse started with a filing at the Employment Tribunal, wherein she sought a ruling on what she perceived as an unfair dismissal of the initial decision and requested the tribunal to mandate her appointment to the position. However, the tribunal conveyed its inability to rule in her favor.

Subsequently, her case was brought before the High Court, which also declined to accept it. Following this, the matter was elevated to the Supreme Court, where judges concluded, last week, that the High Court’s decision was appropriate.

The Supreme Court’s decision, deliberated by a three-judge panel comprising Justice Ali Rasheed Hussain, Justice Aisha Shujoon, and Justice Dr. Azmiralda Zahir, highlighted several key points.

The court underscored its inability to establish a link between Saajidha being denied the job and her marital status, refuting any claims of discrimination due to her relationship with President Elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. Additionally, the court noted Saajidha’s failure to substantiate her claims of being unfairly treated in the work environment.

Consequently, the three-judge bench held that the High Court was justified in refusing Saajidha’s appeal, emphasising that her case did not meet the criteria for consideration by the appellate body.