Twelve candidates have applied for the vacant position of Supreme Court Judge, according to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). 

Following the removal of Supreme Court Justices Dr Azmiralda Zahir and Mahaz Ali Zahir due to judicial misconduct, JSC announced a vacancy for the position until May 22.

Twelve candidates applied for the vacant Supreme Court judge position before the deadline, including current and former judges and lawyers. 

The twelve applicants are:

The Supreme Court bench comprises the Chief Justice and six judges.

Under the Judiciary Act, Supreme Court judges are appointed in consultation with the JSC, following nomination by the President and approval by a majority of members present and voting in Parliament