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Supreme Court decides to hear FR petition challenging Shani’s interdiction
04 May 2024 - 8 - 1614
The Supreme Court granted leave to proceed with the Fundamental Rights petition filed by former CID Director SSP Shani Abeysekara challenging the National Police Commission’s decision to interdict him from police service following the Presidential Election 2019.
Issuing of fresh liquor licenses challenged before Supreme Court
03 May 2024 - 4 - 1106
A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order restraining authorities including the Excise Department from issuing any new excise licenses to any applicant in violation of the provisions of the Excise Ordinance.
SC restricts President from nominating judges to SC, other than Chief Justice
30 Apr 2024 - 12 - 4298
The Supreme Court today issued an interim order preventing the President from nominating judges to the Supreme Court, other than the Chief Justice. This order will be effective till October 4.
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Mahindananda acquitted, released from Money Laundering case
30 Apr 2024 - 32 - 1900
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Mahindananda Aluthgamage was today acquitted and released from the money laundering case by the Colombo High Court.
Order on Keheliya’s writ petition postponed for May 7
30 Apr 2024 - 9 - 501
The Court of Appeal’s decision whether or not to consider the writ petition filed by former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella seeking an order directing the Maligakanda Magistrate to release him on bail was today postponed for May 7.
Fowzie noticed to appear before court over corruption case
29 Apr 2024 - 12 - 782
The Colombo High Court issued a notice today directing Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentarian A.H.M. Fowzie to appear before Court on May 22 over the indictment filed against him on corruption charges.
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Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero granted bail
26 Apr 2024 - 1 - 802
Five individuals, including Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero, who were held in remand custody for allegedly defying a court order, was today ordered to be released on bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
Mishandling economic crisis
Businessman claims Rs.50 Mn from Gota, Mahinda, Basil
25 Apr 2024 - 33 - 6270
A businessman, who was adversely affected by the country’s economic crisis, has sent letters of demand claiming Rs.50 million as damages from former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, former CBSL Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and the Monterey Board for mishandling the economic crisis in the country.
Fox Hill Super Cross drivers granted bail
24 Apr 2024 - 15 - 926
The Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court today granted bail to the two drivers involved in the fatal crash during the Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 at Diyatalawa.
Court blocks Maithri from running SLFP
24 Apr 2024 - 12 - 1920
The Colombo District Court issued an interim injunction preventing former President Maithripala Sirisena from functioning as the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
Damitha, husband granted bail
24 Apr 2024 - 0 - 1494
Popular actress Damitha Abeyratne and her husband, who were held in remand custody over an alleged financial fraud, were today ordered to be released on bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.
Indian cricket manager indicted for Legend Cricket League match-fixing allegations
22 Apr 2024 - 6 - 1646
The Attorney General’s Department informed court today that an indictment has been filed before the Colombo High Court against an Indian cricket manager over match-fixing allegations during the Legend Cricket League 2024.
Import of human immunoglobulin, medical supplies without competitive bids challenged before court
18 Apr 2024 - 5 - 964
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court seeking a declaration that the imports of human immunoglobulin (Human-IG) and several other medicinal drugs without competitive bids is wrongful and illegal.
Parties raise objections against first court case under Online Safety Act
18 Apr 2024 - 5 - 1430
The respondent parties in the first application filed before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court under the newly enacted Online Safety Act, raised objections challenging the maintainability of the application.
Hirunika noticed to appear before Court over contempt of court
18 Apr 2024 - 1 - 1641
The Court of Appeal has issued notice on former Member of Parliament Hirunika Premachandra, requiring her to appear before court on May 8 in connection with a contempt of court application.
Enjoining Order preventing Maithripala holding SLFP chairmanship extended further
18 Apr 2024 - 9 - 1119
The Colombo District Court today further extended its enjoining order preventing former President Maithripala Sirisena from functioning as the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
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Using abusive language towards foreigner: Street food vendor granted bail
17 Apr 2024 - 28 - 4175
A street food vendor who used abusive language towards American YouTuber Emeka Iwueze after quoting the price for a portion of Kottu Roti at Rs.1,900 at a street food stall in Hulftsdorp, was granted bail today after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
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Damitha, husband further remanded
17 Apr 2024 - 2 - 1725
Popular actress Damitha Abeyratne and her husband, who were held in remand custody over an alleged financial fraud, were today ordered to be further remanded till April 24 after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
Court of Appeal orders re-allocation of Haj quotas
16 Apr 2024 - 2 - 2062
The Court of Appeal has ordered the suspension of the previous allocation of quotas for Haj pilgrims for 2024 and to include an aggrieved travel agent for proper allocation.
BASL calls for action against police brutality in Medawachchiya
13 Apr 2024 - 12 - 1308
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called for swift and transparent action over the alleged assault of a young man by officers of the Medawachchiya Police Traffic Division.
Court dismisses enjoining order against SLSCA
05 Apr 2024 - 0 - 1457
The Colombo District Court Judge Sandun Vithana today made an order suspending an enjoining order obtained against the office-bearers of the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association (SLSCA).
Patient claims Rs.100 million from Keheliya, others for permanent loss of sight
05 Apr 2024 - 26 - 4784
A patient who was subjected to permanent loss of sight due to the use of ‘Prednisolone Acetatean’, eye drop used after cataract surgeries at a government hospital, has sent a Letter of Demand claiming a compensation Rs.100 million from Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and eight others for the damage caused to his eyes and possible threats to his life.
Contempt of court case against Roshan Ranasinghe fixed for July 10
05 Apr 2024 - 6 - 1479
The Contempt of Court application filed against former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe was today fixed for July 10 by the Court of Appeal.
Easter Sunday attacks
Court orders CID to investigate credibility of Maithripala’s statement
04 Apr 2024 - 24 - 2702
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court today ordered the CID to investigate into the credibility of former President Maithripala Sirisena’s controversial revelation regarding the Easter Sunday attacks.
First application under Online Safety Act filed before Court
04 Apr 2024 - 11 - 2947
The first application under the newly enacted Online Safety Act was made to the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court and Court issued a conditional order preventing respondent parties from communicating alleged false information against former Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake.
SC decides to hear FR petition against policemen involved in Narammala shooting
04 Apr 2024 - 3 - 912
The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed with the Fundamental Rights petition filed by the widow of the carpenter who died in the Narammala police gunfire during the ’Yukthiya Operation’.
Weak prosecution case clears police OIC charged for bribery
03 Apr 2024 - 8 - 1213
The Colombo High Court Judge Navaratne Marasinghe today acquitted the former OIC of Mount-Lavinia Special Crime Investigation Bureau (SCIB) Inspector of Police Samaraweera Gunarathne from all the charges of bribery as the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
Easter Sunday attacks:
Maithripala decides not to provide statement in court
03 Apr 2024 - 37 - 4564
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has informed the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court that he will not provide a confidential statement before the magistrate in connection with his controversial revelation regarding the Easter Sunday attacks.
High Court refuses bail to Keheliya
03 Apr 2024 - 18 - 1904
The bail application filed on behalf of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who is currently held in remand custody in connection with the alleged import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, was today rejected by Colombo High Court Judge Sujeewa Nissanka.
Court refuses bail to Ven. Gnanasara Thera
02 Apr 2024 - 18 - 3867
The Colombo High Court today refused to release Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera on bail.
Order on Ven. Gnanasara Thera’s bail request to be delivered today
02 Apr 2024 - 1 - 880
Colombo High Court Judge Adithya Patabendige has scheduled for 12.30 p.m. today the delivery of its order regarding the bail application filed on behalf of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera, who was sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment.
Three men arrested over Easter Sunday attacks
Cops tender apologies as per Sinhala tradition
01 Apr 2024 - 10 - 2678
Five policemen have tendered an apology as per Sinhala tradition during a Supreme Court hearing involving the arrest of three individuals over Easter Sunday attacks.
CAA to withdraw gazette which prevents traders charging for polyethylene bags
29 Mar 2024 - 6 - 863
The Attorney General today informed Supreme Court that the Consumers Affairs Authority would withdraw its gazette notification issued directing all traders not to charge for polyethylene bags issued to consumers when they are purchasing goods.
Easter Sunday attacks
Maithripala noticed to appear before Court on April 4
28 Mar 2024 - 13 - 1887
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court issued a notice directing former President Maithripala Sirisena to appear before Court and provide a statement regarding his recent controversial revelation regarding the Easter Sunday attacks.
Ven. Siridhamma Thera released from PTA charges
28 Mar 2024 - 6 - 1028
The Colombo Chief Magistrate today ordered to release former Convenor of Inter University Bhikku Federation (IUBF) Ven. Galwewa Siridhamma Thera from a case filed for allegedly committing offences under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) during the Aragalaya protests in 2022.
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Gnanasara Thera sentenced to 4 years in prison for defaming Islam
28 Mar 2024 - 69 - 12982
Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera was today sentenced to four-year-rigorous imprisonment for making a hate speech against the Islamic religion on Kuragala Temple.
Easter Sunday attacks: Writ petition against Nilantha Jayawardane fixed for support
27 Mar 2024 - 1 - 1501
A writ petition filed seeking an order to conduct a credible investigation and take appropriate actions against Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardane for his omission and serious dereliction of duty which led to the Easter Sunday attacks, was today fixed for support by the Court of Appeal.
Non-appointment of Bribery Commission DG challenged in SC
27 Mar 2024 - 5 - 1146
The Commissioner General of Land, Bandula Jayasinghe yesterday challenged an indictment filed by the Bribery Commission against him on the premise that no Director General has been appointed thus far by the President.
Meethotamulla extortion case: Prasanna’s appeal against sentence fixed for inquiry
26 Mar 2024 - 18 - 2140
An appeal filed by Minister of Urban Development and Housing Prasanna Ranatunga challenging the Colombo High Court’s decision to impose a suspended imprisonment in connection with the Meethotamulla extortion case was today fixed for inquiry by the Court of Appeal.
CA quashes PCoL recommendations against Ranil, Anura and others
25 Mar 2024 - 6 - 1867
The Court of Appeal today issued a writ of certiorari, squashing the report, the findings and the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission on Political Victimisation (PCoI) in respect of incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and several others.
Attorney General objects to Keheliya’s bail request
25 Mar 2024 - 10 - 1920
The Attorney General today raised objections against the bail application filed on behalf of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who is currently held in remand custody in connection with the alleged import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections.
Sri Lanka authorizes English as court language in Commercial High Courts
25 Mar 2024 - 4 - 1174
The Justice Minister has issued an extraordinary gazette notification permitting to use English language for all purposes of record and proceedings in the Commercial High Courts.
Colombo HC prevents Abans using McDonald’s brand name
24 Mar 2024 - 32 - 16894
The Colombo Commercial High Court issued an enjoining order preventing Rusi Pestonjee, Managing Director of Abans PLC or his servants from in any way or manner to use the name McDonald’s or any name in any way or manner similar to the name McDonald’s.
Indictment served on eight accused in X-Press Pearl case
22 Mar 2024 - 6 - 1432
The Colombo High Court today served an indictment on eight accused including the Captain of the fire-ravaged container ship MV X-Press Pearl for causing damage to the country’s oceanic environment.
Keheliya’s application for bail to be heard on Monday
22 Mar 2024 - 7 - 857
A revision application filed on behalf of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who is currently held in remand custody in connection with the alleged import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, was today fixed for March 25 by the Colombo High Court.
Lawyer remanded for contemptuous behavior before Supreme Court
20 Mar 2024 - 5 - 8183
The Supreme Court today ordered the remand of a lawyer accused of his contemptuous behavior in the Supreme Court.
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Fonseka’s lawsuit against SJB: Court rejects Sajith’s objections
19 Mar 2024 - 19 - 2011
The Colombo District Court today rejected the objections raised by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa, against the enjoining order which prevented the SJB from removing Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka from his party membership and positions.
Hirunika files action against Deshabandu
18 Mar 2024 - 3 - 1488
Former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court seeking an order restraining Deshabandu Tennakoon from discharging the duties and functioning in the office of Inspector General of Police (IGP).
Russian Aeroflot flight incident
Lawyer discharged from alleged professional misconduct
15 Mar 2024 - 4 - 2323
The Supreme Court ruled that a lawyer involved in the controversies surrounding the prevention of a Russian Aeroflot flight from taking off from within the territorial jurisdiction of Sri Lanka following a court order, has not committed any act which would amount to conduct unworthy of an Attorney-at-Law.
Keheliya seeks bail
15 Mar 2024 - 27 - 2833
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, currently held in remand custody in connection with the alleged import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, has sought bail from the Colombo High Court.
Applications challenging indictments against eight accused in X-Press Pearl case dismissed
13 Mar 2024 - 3 - 1026
The Court of Appeal dismissed the revision applications filed by eight accused including the Captain of the fire-ravaged container ship MV X-Press Pearl who were indicted before the Colombo High Court for causing damages to the country’s oceanic environment.
Young Journalists’ Association challenges IGP’s appointment
13 Mar 2024 - 1 - 725
The Young Journalists’ Association of Sri Lanka today filed a fundamental rights petition before the Supreme Court seeking an order to quash the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police.
AG will not defend cops involved in Narammala police shooting incident
12 Mar 2024 - 5 - 1310
The Attorney General’s Department yesterday informed Supreme Court that the Attorney General would not appear on behalf of the respondent police officers who were involved in the Narammala police shooting.
GI Pipes case: Court rejects Keheliya’s objections
12 Mar 2024 - 9 - 3269
The Colombo High Court today rejected the preliminary objections raised by former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella against the GI pipes case.
Writ petitions against divestiture process of Lanka Hospital and SLT withdrawn
11 Mar 2024 - 1 - 2974
Two writ petitions filed against the divestiture process of the Lanka Hospital Corporation PLC and Sri Lanka Telecom PLC were withdrawn before the Court of Appeal today.
Deshabandu’s appointment as IGP challenged before Supreme Court
07 Mar 2024 - 14 - 2100
A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order preventing Deshabandu Tennakoon from functioning as the Inspector General of Police.
Millennium City case against ASP Udugampola fixed for further defence evidence
06 Mar 2024 - 1 - 1468
The Millennium City safe-house case filed against former police officer ASP Kulasiri Udugampola was today fixed for further defence evidence by the Colombo High Court.
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Saman Ratnayake gives four hours confidential statement to magistrate
06 Mar 2024 - 4 - 1939
Additional Secretary of Health Dr. Saman Ratnayake, who was arrested in connection with the alleged import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, today provided a confidential statement (in-camera) before Maligakanda Magistrate Lochani Abeywickrema.
SJB to raise objections against Fonseka’s case
04 Mar 2024 - 6 - 1633
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa and its office bearers are expecting to raise objections against the plaint filed by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka
Weak litigation clears man charged for sexual harassment of foreign woman
02 Mar 2024 - 3 - 1797
A man who was charged with exposing himself in a manner of sexually harassing a foreign woman was discharged from the case by the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court due to the weak prosecution case, which proceeded in some instances without the virtual complainant giving evidence.
