Govt. told police not to salute CJ: TNA

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The government had even ordered police officers not to salute Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake when she came to the parliament complex last week to appear before the select committee probing 14 charges against her, TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran told Parliament yesterday.

Speaking during the committee stage debate of the Justice Ministry, Mr. Sumanthiran said the order had come from the top. At this point Minister Lakshman Seneviratne tried to dispute what Mr. Sumanthiran said.

But Mr. Sumanthiran said the fact remains that police officers did not salute the Chief Justice.

“I know it for a fact. DIG Anura Senanayake has given the order,” he said.

Government MP A.H.M. Azwer who was presiding asked whether it was legally possible for the Chief Justice to be accompanied by lawyers when arriving in the House.

“I am seeking a clarification from you who is a senior lawyer,” he asked Mr. Sumanthiran, who responded saying; “This is an awkward situation. It has never happened in the House. If you want legal advice, please pay a fee and consult a lawyer. Don’t try to elicit a free legal advice from me,”

Mr. Azwer said there was nothing awkward here.

“I am only asking for a clarification. I am not making a comment. I do not want to pay any fee,” he said.

After the cross talk Mr. Sumanthiran continued with his speech, and said the government had embarked on a path that would erode public confidence in the judiciary.

He said the Government was doing this because the judiciary was not doing what the Government wanted it to do. (Kelum Bandara and Yohan Perera)

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Comments - 26

Asha Thursday, 29 November 2012 09:16 AM

You are 'Truth' in its true sense!

Rednaxela Friday, 30 November 2012 06:12 AM

Aswer is perhaps the only one who gave a dead rope to President Premadasa and succeeded. Now he is trying to give a bundle of rope to all Sri Lankans. May be he is one of the President's Court Jesters who is singing for his supper.

silva Friday, 30 November 2012 12:24 AM

sumanthiran is one of the intellectuals.

Jay Ranaweera Thursday, 29 November 2012 02:18 PM

Yes Ranil, 100% correct.

Jay Ranaweera Thursday, 29 November 2012 02:13 PM

What ? Well said?? These are the people who did salute Prabhakaran, living with Sri Lankan's Tax money!

wickeyag Thursday, 29 November 2012 01:02 PM

Shame..............Good lesson for our younger generation from the Parliament itself. Further more tell them to keep on banging the table in front of them in the class room.

S.Sriranjan Thursday, 29 November 2012 11:45 AM

Not respecting the CJ won't consider as Contempt of Court of Justice???

Surain Thursday, 29 November 2012 11:00 AM

well said correct place everyone now knows what these rulers are up to

Ranil Thursday, 29 November 2012 10:13 AM

Sumanthiran is Pro Ltte lawyer. who tries to mislead the srilankan people.

saif Thursday, 29 November 2012 10:12 AM

the CLASS of this regime

Egypt Thursday, 29 November 2012 09:35 AM

our people have to learn from egypt nation.

Kalusudda Thursday, 29 November 2012 09:29 AM

They can salute, KP, Karuna and Pillayan

L Perera Thursday, 29 November 2012 09:24 AM

Perhaps this TNA also can threaten to a "Fast until death". :Like his colleague has done.

Gamaraala Thursday, 29 November 2012 03:34 AM

We need more lawyers in the Parliament.

Deepal Thursday, 29 November 2012 07:34 AM

Thoppiya herana pethata yang.

truth Thursday, 29 November 2012 07:37 AM

This is history in the making.... This government is the most ruthless in the world.

Anyone oppose them had it... They end up in Jail or cemetery.

CJ, Former CJ and General Fonseka all have paid the price but still alive merely because the world is watching GOSL

UNP Thursday, 29 November 2012 07:33 AM

Today majority nation salvation, only from TNA

shanthi Thursday, 29 November 2012 07:11 AM

Police, pl.salute Hon. DUMINDA

MagodisThumaa Thursday, 29 November 2012 07:06 AM

We salute you madame !

Matalan Thursday, 29 November 2012 07:02 AM

Hats off to Mr. Sumanthiran. Well done!

Athula Thursday, 29 November 2012 06:53 AM

Lawyers of the caliber of Mr Sumanthiran

Calistus Jayatilleke Thursday, 29 November 2012 06:39 AM

Me. Sumanthiran has made his point in spite of foolish remarks by the jokers on the government side, This government is now well known for adapting cheap tactics and this is just another one of those indulged in by low-class people with small minds, just the same way they insulted General Fonseka. What these idiots do not realize is that more cheap tactics they use, the more the respectable people's statures increase.

Nina H. Kamal Thursday, 29 November 2012 06:25 AM

Just blind leading the blind! Shameless,

DUWI Thursday, 29 November 2012 04:03 AM

The parliament is full of failed lawyers.

Rajani Thursday, 29 November 2012 03:52 AM

Well said Mr Sumanthiran.

nimal Thursday, 29 November 2012 03:41 AM

not just lawyers. but sensible lawyers.

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