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SC prevents arrest of former IGP over Lasantha's murder inquiry

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The Supreme Court today issued an Interim Order preventing the arrest of former Inspector General Jayantha Wickramaratne by the CID, over the ongoing Magisterial Inquiry into the killing of former Sunday Leader Editor late Lasantha Wickramatunge.

A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition had been filed in Court on behalf of the former IGP to prevent the imminent arrest of him by the CID.

The Petitioner cited Director of the CID, SSP Shani Abeysekara, OIC Nishantha Silva and Attorney General as respondents in the FR petition.

The Bench comprising Justice Eva Wanasundara, Justice Priyantha Jayawardena and Justice L.T.B. Dehideniya had issued the Interim Order preventing the arrest of former IGP until a final determination is made over the Fundamental Rights petition filed in court. (Shehan Chamika Silva)


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  • Gayathri Wednesday, 28 February 2018 07:16 PM

    Why do they even bother to arrest these big guys. They never get sent to jail. Attempting is a waste of time and money.

    DJ Wednesday, 28 February 2018 07:35 PM

    The law in our country is utterly currupt. Illegocal and absurd. This country is a goner with these judges and the entire legislation

    Ceylon Wednesday, 28 February 2018 07:40 PM

    Whats the right of not to arrest a suspect with all required evidence allready existing???.where is bribery commision and why not arrest and question the sirisena,ranil thalatha and other traitors for obstruction of justice ??.how long people can control anger against these traitors of the country,people and justice.

    Perumal Thursday, 01 March 2018 01:53 PM

    All the judges of Mahinda brand must be lynched

    voter Wednesday, 28 February 2018 07:44 PM

    Wow, what a wonderful judiciary. Would a person who stole a chicken also be allowed the same benefits. Alas no. In that instance the thief will be sentenced to 2 years of imprisonment whereas even if the chicken is allowed to live it will not live 2 years.

    Labby Thursday, 01 March 2018 11:04 AM

    Our anger and frustration will soon reach boiling point. And then... violence in the country.

    karthik Thursday, 01 March 2018 11:32 AM

    We are confused and we want to know our Judiciary is coming under the this govt. or previous govt.

    Yeti Thursday, 01 March 2018 06:52 PM

    They are shit scared of Gota, period!

    nissa Thursday, 01 March 2018 01:38 PM

    Even the judiciary is taking advantage of Yahapalanya. They should realize the previous experience as to what happened to then C J.

    Upul Thursday, 01 March 2018 10:10 PM

    This is absurd and how correct was Ranjan Ramanayake.


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