Thulhaadhoo MP Hisaan Hussain has been appointed as the President of the Judicial Service Commission, following the resignation of the former President.

Judge Abdulla Areef resigned as the President of the Commission today, JSC confirmed in a statement today. The news was announced by the Commission in statement publicized today. Judge Areef noted health issues as the main reason behind his resignation, along with several other personal reasons.

While Supreme Court Judge Areef resigned from his position at the JSC, the commission has been investigating disciplinary issues of three Supreme Court judges including judge Areef who was advised regarding the case by the Commission. There were rumours of a possible vote of no confidence against him as well.

The JSC is also investigating Chief Justice Ahmed Abdulla Didi and Judge Adam Mohamed.