Duminda granted bail

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Parliamentarian Duminda Silva, the eleventh suspect in the killing of former Presidential Advisor Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra and three others at Mulleriyawa on the local government elections day on October 8, 2011 was granted Rs 50,000 cash bail with two sureties for Rs 500,000 each by the Colombo High Court today.

The matter was earlier fixed for today so as to file objections by the Attorney General against the releasing of Duminda Silva on bail. However, at the onset of today’s inquiry, State Counsel Sudharshan De Silva appearing for the State submitted that the Attorney General would not object to releasing Mr. Silva on bail.

Thus High Court Judge Lalith Jayasuriya released Mr. Silva on a Rs. 50,000 cash bail with two sureties for Rs 5 00000. Judge Jayasuriya impounded the passport of Mr. Silva and he was also warned to refrain from interfering with the prosecution or the prosecution witnesses.

Judge Jayasuriya said if any complaint was received by him in relation to interfering with the prosecution or with the witnesses, Mr. Silva’s bail would be cancelled. The bail application of Mr. Silva was supported by Counsel Anuja Premaratna before the Colombo High court.

All the suspects remanded over the alleged involvement in the Mulleriyawa Murder case were released on bail by the High Court on several occasions except the third suspect Chaminda Ravi Jayanath. He was refused bail due to his previous involvement in court cases. (TFT)

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Comments - 42

Niwas Wednesday, 24 April 2013 11:41 AM

Next step:Attorney General will withdraw charges against him. At the next election he will get hugest vote from any district he contest from UPFA. So, to whom to blame?

surain Wednesday, 24 April 2013 10:06 AM

even animals living in the forast areas of the country will runway from the country when here these things. smell is so bad

banda Wednesday, 24 April 2013 10:14 AM

no wonder if he get married hirunika.both are in same boat.

Sarana Simion Wednesday, 24 April 2013 10:17 AM

One persons garbadge is another persons fortune.So this guy is garbadge to the nation but a fortune to a very few others

Marikkar Wednesday, 24 April 2013 10:19 AM

Laws of the jungle in the making........

Sando Wednesday, 24 April 2013 10:26 AM

This also one reason to impeach Shirani Bandaranaike, so that they can do all the dirty jobs through Mohan Peiries

Loku Banda Wednesday, 24 April 2013 10:53 AM

When will we see the acquital as well ? - Coming soon !!!

Gal Aandha Wednesday, 24 April 2013 11:12 AM

Niyamai mysri Lankawata! ohoma go ohoma go...

Ranjo Wednesday, 24 April 2013 11:30 AM

"State Counsel Sudharshan De Silva appearing for the State submitted that the Attorney General would not object to releasing Mr. Silva on bail."

That's right! Why would he???

Thomas Wednesday, 24 April 2013 11:38 AM

Small offenders who cannot pay few thousands of Rupees behind bars, whereas murderers, rapists, drug barons roam the streets.

MayIwin Silva Wednesday, 24 April 2013 11:41 AM

Killings by a politician is a must and a special qualification to be a member of parliament in Sri Lanka. Nothing special about it. He will be a free bird very soon.

Asoka Nissanka Wednesday, 24 April 2013 10:04 AM

Nation’s application of Law and order, the justice system and policing is a disgrace.

Ben Hurling Wednesday, 24 April 2013 11:42 AM

Miracle of Asia. Where mass murderers are never remanded, granted bail and then eventually aquitted. Close down the Judiciary. We don't need these Kangaroo Courts.

kit Wednesday, 24 April 2013 11:55 AM

Only in sri lanka a murderer's, rapists supporting the ruling idiots are realesed and free. I get tears in to my eyes when I read the news.

Ben Hurling Wednesday, 24 April 2013 12:11 PM

Judiciary is just eating tax payers' money. A rotten institution now.

Sira Wednesday, 24 April 2013 12:09 PM

He is discharged basically....

Fair N Square Wednesday, 24 April 2013 12:36 PM

u mean the Judge? for an MRI? hell ya he needs his brains tested....

Felix Wednesday, 24 April 2013 01:26 PM

Let's see whether he remains in Hospital. If he has brain damage he has to...else he was deceiving the law. (is there?? I wonder!!)

Matalan Thursday, 25 April 2013 05:07 AM

Whilst Duminda is playing monkey tricks in between murders and mayhem; who the hell is looking after his electorate (who really need brain scans for voting him)?

Ben Hurling Thursday, 25 April 2013 09:31 AM

Steal 2 coconuts. Punishment is far more severe.

Andrew Pitugala Thursday, 25 April 2013 12:11 PM

It is a Miracle!!!! Duminda is well, out of hospital and back in "business" !!!!!!

Saho Wednesday, 24 April 2013 09:15 AM

Was he under custody?????

nalaka Wednesday, 24 April 2013 07:06 AM

what ??? oh my god

joytheo Wednesday, 24 April 2013 07:10 AM

we knew it :)

IVJ Wednesday, 24 April 2013 07:10 AM

We all know the outcome anyway. The next news will be, Duminda Silva has been acquitted of all charges!

Crow Wednesday, 24 April 2013 07:11 AM

NO !!!, ONLY ???

Rana Rala Wednesday, 24 April 2013 08:23 AM

Why it g so late ? We were woried our "SUDU PUTHA " will be remanded. Now all the nation can be happy!

Sapumal Bandara Wednesday, 24 April 2013 08:29 AM

Does Sri Lanka really need the Judiciary??????

Kasun Wednesday, 24 April 2013 08:36 AM

Will he back to Navaloka since he is very sick?

Sumanthi Wednesday, 24 April 2013 08:47 AM

Hooray equality prevails.

Truth Wednesday, 24 April 2013 08:44 AM

Thanks god!!, next step is to release him every thing
AG for your action pls!! god bless to my country

renu Wednesday, 24 April 2013 08:49 AM

Has he got his Brains intact, with Skull damage

mohideen Wednesday, 24 April 2013 07:05 AM

if release even nothing wrong soon have to do that

Prasanna Wednesday, 24 April 2013 09:12 AM

You are a hero....god bless you Sir...!!

Gift Gift Wednesday, 24 April 2013 09:19 AM

pawul paksa gift

fayaz Wednesday, 24 April 2013 09:37 AM

This is enough to prove the decadance/rot the country has fallen in to,the prevailing anarchy in the country and the state of mind of the ruling elite or rather the ruling family

Rajakolla Wednesday, 24 April 2013 09:45 AM

You mean the Colombo High Court judge???

Game Kolla Wednesday, 24 April 2013 09:43 AM

If you have committed a crime join the Ra....Re.... then you are safe.

Pluto Wednesday, 24 April 2013 09:44 AM

Send the fellow to the Castle Street hospital ICU.

ANTON Wednesday, 24 April 2013 09:53 AM

RELEASED ON BAIL IS THE MOST COMMON AND POPULAR WORDING IN SRILANKA THESE DAYS.

Pluto Wednesday, 24 April 2013 09:59 AM

He had no brains, it was just a crack in the nut.

james Wednesday, 24 April 2013 10:01 AM

He is soon to be married, so this was the main reason for granting bail. Guess who will be his lucky bride ?

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