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Government Establishes Minimum Wage

On 8 November 2021, the Ministry of Economic Development in the Maldives published the Minimum Wage Order, which established the minimum wage for Maldivian employees. The Order was made under Section 59 of Employment Act (Law No: 2/2008) and effective from 1 January 2022. The Order outlines the scope and amount of minimum wage in […]

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How Covid-19 Lockdown Brought Positive Changes to Maldivian Legal System

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in the way we live and work, and the Maldivian legal system is no exception. While the pandemic has presented many challenges, it has also brought about positive changes to the legal system in the Maldives, particularly in terms of reducing the amount of paperwork involved in […]

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New Law Aims to Protect Consumers and Businesses in Maldives

Maldives Enacts New Competition Law to Promote Fair Business Practices On August 31, 2020, the Government of the Republic of Maldives ratified the Competition and Fair Business Practices Act, which will come into effect on March 1, 2021. The purpose of this act is to promote positive competition and fair business practices, while prohibiting agreements […]

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Supreme Court Rules MIRA Lacks Legal Authority to Sue for Non-Tax Payments

The Supreme Court of Maldives made a landmark decision in the case of Moosa Naseer v Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) on June 22, 2020. The case centered around the authority of MIRA to sue for non-tax payments and whether it had the legal power to initiate court action to recover lease rent and fines […]

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Why a Written Independent Contractor Agreement is Essential for Your Business

An independent contractor is a self-employed individual or company that provides services to other businesses or individuals on a project basis. They are not considered employees, and as such, are not entitled to employee benefits such as health insurance or paid time off. Independent contractors are responsible for their own taxes and expenses, and they […]

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The Legality of Agreements without Signatures

The Legality of Agreements without Signatures: Understanding the Complexities and Ensuring Enforceability The idea that an agreement must be signed to be legally binding is a common misconception. In reality, there are various ways in which agreements can be formed, and a signature is not always necessary. This is particularly true in the digital age, […]

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Why Introducing a Discovery Stage Could Improve the Maldivian Legal System

Discovery is a pre-trial stage in a legal proceeding where parties are required to disclose relevant information and evidence to each other. The process involves requests for information and production of documents, depositions of witnesses, and other forms of evidence gathering. It is a critical part of the litigation process in many legal systems, including […]

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Supreme Court Sets Precedent for Appeal Cases to Prevent Abuse of the Court Process

The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Maldives on the case, Housing Development Corporation Limited (HDC) v Ibrahim Jihad has set a new precedent in the interpretation of Section 43 of the Judicature Act. The ruling has emphasized the importance of preventing the abuse of the appeal process by parties who arbitrarily use the […]

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Interest and penalty cannot be recovered for the period of delay: High Court

The High Court has recently made a ruling that may have significant implications for banks and other lenders in recovering unpaid loans. The court held that banks cannot collect interest and penalties on loans for a prolonged period without making any attempts to recover the money or filing a lawsuit. The case involved BML, which […]

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Supreme Court has no authority to create and dissolve an agency: High Court

The High Court has ruled that the Supreme Court does not have the authority to create or dissolve individual agencies. This ruling came as a result of a case involving the dismissal of two employees from the Supreme Court’s Administration Department who were transferred to the Judicial Training Center under the Supreme Court. The Employment […]

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