Maldives Supreme Court orders release of jailed politicians

[Ghost Dog]

... The Maldives Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release and retrial of the exiled former president Mohamed Nasheed and opposition leaders.

In a statement, the court declared that their original trials violated constitutional and international law.

It also nullified a decision which resulted in 12 lawmakers losing their seats - effectively giving opposition politicians a majority in parliament.

Opposition supporters took to the streets to celebrate the ruling.

But their jubilation on the streets of the capital Male was quickly contained by police using tear gas...

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42912911

... Rule of Law... Or rule or politics/corrupt economics...