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Several parties seek to intervene in Suresh Sallay’s writ petition

Several individuals and organisations, including prominent Buddhist monks, have sought the permission of the Court of Appeal to intervene in the writ application filed by Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, former Director of the State Intelligence Service, challenging the legality of his arrest

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Several parties seek to intervene in Suresh Sallay’s writ petition Several individuals and organisations, including prominent Buddhist monks, have sought the permission of the Court of Appeal to intervene in the writ application filed by Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, former Director of the State Intelligence Service, challenging the legality of his arrest


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