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Filing a motion in Colombo Fort Magistrate's court today, the Defence Counsel submitted a new bail application on behalf of MP Wimal Weerawansa who was accused of misusing 40 government vehicles and thereby incurring a loss of Rs. 90 million to the State.

The Counsel put forward the bail application on the ground of exceptional circumstances that the suspect's daughter was admitted to hospital due to bad health condition.

Considering the bail request subsequently, Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne fixed April 3 to deliver a decision on the request. (Shehan Chamika Silva)


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  • ravin Friday, 24 March 2017 04:28 PM

    Aha! there come the other side of drama. Miss using underage for political advantages. Blackmail legal system

    Hubert Saturday, 25 March 2017 08:11 PM

    If they JO members freed without punishments for their crimes tat the end of Sri lanka will never be able to emerge as a dignified nation We may have to employ foreign judges

    jonson Saturday, 25 March 2017 06:20 PM

    Most robbers waiting for the court decsion via DM Android App

    lion Saturday, 25 March 2017 02:48 PM

    society is much better without this A grade deceiver.Hope and pray that hon judge who decide his bail application will do the need full.

    Lord Wolfstein Saturday, 25 March 2017 10:01 AM

    Finished his court case quickly so that the country will be rid of him for the next 20 years.

    gaffa Friday, 24 March 2017 09:52 PM

    so in future all prison man sen say the family members not eating and drinking we want bail. sri lanka hospital going to full and welikade going to be empty

    TONY Friday, 24 March 2017 08:05 PM

    WW WILL ROAR AFTER HE GETS BAIL ALONG WITH HIS ORGANISED SUPPORTERS ARRIVING AT COURTS ON THIS DAY

    Kadiya Friday, 24 March 2017 08:03 PM

    Courts, please don't chicken out now!!!

    Sincere Friday, 24 March 2017 07:16 PM

    Whatever. But take action that can be applicable to all not to just one individual. Before law all are equal. As it is written on the wall "Okkoma sirakaruwo manushayoya"

    ananda Friday, 24 March 2017 06:12 PM

    Judiciary should not create precedence on non bailable offences by considering bail on dramas of this nature by the accused and family members. This is hilarious. via DM Android App

    ceylon Friday, 24 March 2017 05:55 PM

    dont bail for this traitor. via DM Android App

    Citizen Ash Friday, 24 March 2017 05:06 PM

    planning to celebrate the New Year at home I guess... via DM Android App

    Ajith Friday, 24 March 2017 02:31 PM

    Please keep him in for a little longer. It will prepare him for the long long stay behind bars once the court case is over. It will be a real shock if that doesn't happen. Only way. Is to prove his innocence.

    WISE DONKEY Friday, 24 March 2017 03:26 PM

    I hope that this fast will not spread like dengue among the remand prisoners who want bail. May spread to other prisoners too seeking pardon or release......................

    Bala Friday, 24 March 2017 03:18 PM

    Good decision by Magistrate to see if these circumstances will be here in 10 days time. WW's daughter will be well by that time.

    No use Friday, 24 March 2017 03:15 PM

    all theifs are outside and still they need bail out even after stealing billions. If this yahapalanaya grant him bail then no use in law and order.

    DENTED Friday, 24 March 2017 03:11 PM

    the law is already dented - don't make it break . Changing the law on bailable offences due to sickness of relatives cannot be allowed .

    SOME DRAMA Friday, 24 March 2017 02:57 PM

    24 th March to 3rd APril is 10 days away. Wonder whether our Hero will last out till that time - unless eating and drinking on the sly. The girl of course (hoping for the best) will eat and drink - and there will be no need for the court to hear the application at all as she would have given up the fast (as reported in the news)

    des Friday, 24 March 2017 02:57 PM

    Child Protection Authority should step in and hold parents responsible. Twisting the arm of the judiciary is unacceptable. Could face further imprisonment. Counsel for the Defence should be cautioned.

    BV Friday, 24 March 2017 02:51 PM

    It looks a well planned drama. via DM Android App

    Leo Friday, 24 March 2017 02:37 PM

    Misuse state vehicles incur a big loss to a state entity forge documents to gain diplomatic passports and if bail is granted will walk out free as a bird. via DM Android App

    Selvyn Friday, 24 March 2017 02:32 PM

    It appears he is going to get but he doesnt deserve because like him there are many who have wasted billions of money. via DM Android App

    KOLA KOTIYA Friday, 24 March 2017 02:31 PM

    CLOSE THE PRISONS N PUT EVERY BODY OUT

    Dilan Friday, 24 March 2017 02:31 PM

    What a joke... then all prisoners at welikada can admit their family members to hospital n get bail.


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