Malaka case to be taken up tomorrow

Thursday, 20 September 2012 13:53

Malaka Silva and Rehan Wijeyrathne together with the Army Major who was allegedly assaulted were issued notice to be present at the Fort Magistrate court tomorrow in order to take a decision on the case.

Both parties filed two motions urging the court to take up the matter tomorrow instead of September 24 and 25 as previously ordered.

When the Magistrate asked the lawyer representing the Army Major as to why the Major did not declare the facts stated in the subsequent bt affidavit previously, the lawyer said that the Army Major was suffering from shock. (LS)

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-0+55 # The God Father 2012-09-20 14:54

so are we, suffering from shock.

-0+33 # The Devil Wears Bata 2012-09-20 14:59

'Army Major was suffering from shock' okay..... now he is less shocked? Come on people! diluted justice for some? would we ever get a hearing pre-poned to be let off the hook?

-0+33 # neil john 2012-09-20 15:28

waste of government resources. Verdict already given!!

-0+31 # Real Peace 2012-09-20 15:32

Now Malaka will be paraded as a victim!!

-1+29 # Major Disaster 2012-09-20 15:39

Get this Major who says he was shocked to make a false statement to the police examined by a Psychiatrist forth with before he faces the courts, his expert opoinion is vital This guy is no hero he has become a pawn and has shamed the Armed forces.

-0+0 # cyrando 2012-09-22 05:01

This Major is a disgrace to the army. he will shut up for a sum of money.
I guess every man has a price and his must be very low!

-0+25 # Nodrog 2012-09-20 15:41

The Army is obliged to have their own internal inquiry. Will this also be hushed up?

-0+28 # Game Kolla 2012-09-20 15:47

If this Guy was suffering from shock..he is not fit to serve in the army.. court marshal him.

-0+30 # Nodrog 2012-09-20 15:47

No one is being fooled by this whole ugly fiasco. This proves there are 2 sets of laws for the privileged and the less privileged.

-0+27 # Cancer 2012-09-20 15:50

Being an army officer who has been in the battle field says that he was suffering from shock???

-0+24 # Ramzeel 2012-09-20 15:57

The learned Judge should impose penalties for both sides for wasting the valuable time of the courts and send them to remand for at least Two weeks.

-0+13 # Little Johnny 2012-09-20 16:00

Yeah right....he was suffering from shock...paw men....

-0+22 # Gadzooks 2012-09-20 16:08

How many rings does this circus have?

-0+18 # dujohn 2012-09-20 17:13

Would the Police come to Courts on days other than their Court dates in other cases?

-0+9 # Party Animal 2012-09-20 21:47

Hearing brought forward as tomorrow Friday and Malaka has to go out partying. Miracle of Asia!

-0+11 # sinnavi 2012-09-20 21:57

We know the verdict very clearly. Malaka will be released tomorrow and thats end of the case. Power today can buy law today.

-0+7 # Muser 2012-09-20 22:48

WE hope and pray that the courts will put a stop to this menace. Dear Judge, let these guys take anyone on a ride, but whole country is wishing that you will not allow these fellows to mock the courts.

-0+1 # Boova 2012-09-20 23:49

May be he is suffering from shock of beaten by own race Sinhalese thug and still let go without punishment.

-0+1 # Hussain 2012-09-21 05:53

What case will be taken up tomorrow? Because to all intents and purposes the Major assaulted himself. He has given an affidavit via his lawyer to say almost that. So is the Major going to be charged for assaulting himself? I dont think there is a law against that in our penal code. i.e. Self Assault.

-0+5 # Janaki Kalansuriya 2012-09-21 06:39

Who gives a hoot any more!!!? We already know the outcome.
HON. MR. MALAKA SILVA HAD BEEN WRONGLY ACCUSED. MAJOR IS AN LTTE INFORMANT. MR. SILVA IS A NATIONAL HERO.
Sadhu, sadhu!!

-0+0 # asoka 2012-09-21 10:35

usually army personal suffering from shell shock...but this time political shock i guess...

-0+1 # Jan 2012-09-21 10:35

Mahinda + Mervyn + Malaka + Major = shame x disgrace

-0+0 # Yeah Right 2012-09-21 10:36

Dear Army Major,
Thank you for fighting against terrorists to save our country. Thank you also for having the courage to stand up for other terrorists that are terrorizing our country even now. However, you have let yourself and your people down by chickening out of this. How many more will suffer your same fate. You were not scared of bombs, mortars, bullets and suicide bombers. What has happened?

-0+1 # Sue 2012-09-21 10:43

First Duminda, now the the Major. This is setting a bad precedence. Very soon no criminal will be brought to justice if they can get away by making such stupid excuses. Hope the Magistrate takes stern action irrespective of shock and amnesia and hope no doctor will condone such statements.

-0+3 # Calistus Jayatilleke 2012-09-21 11:18

When one considers how meekly an army major has surrendered in the face of threats by a thug Minister and his family, one wonders if it is the same army who fought the world's most ruthless terrorist outfit and vanquished them. That was some other time when the army was led by a brave hero called General Fonseka. Now it is obvious that the army is run by a politically appointed wimp who is at the beck and call of the government. The ultimate price has to be paid by the officers on foot. Wonder how this so called Major is going to face the public now.

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