The Supreme Court has welcomed President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s decision to allocate a fixed percentage of state income to the judiciary as a block grant, granting the courts full financial autonomy to spend the funds independently.

Announcing the decision in a post on social media, President Dr Muizzu said financial independence is essential for the judiciary to function without interference. He noted that the allocation will exceed the budget ceiling previously set for the judiciary, and that legal, technical and procedural changes are being prepared to implement the reform. The Cabinet has also agreed to reflect the changes in the State budget from next year.

In its statement, the Supreme Court described the move as a historic step towards strengthening the independence of the judiciary. The court added that the reform would address long-standing financial challenges in the sector and accelerate the delivery of justice.

The judiciary has previously called for greater autonomy, stressing that its effectiveness depends on sufficient and independent funding. The court expressed gratitude to President Dr Muizzu and the Cabinet for the decision, saying it will contribute to sustaining the stability and progress of the justice system.