Presidents’ Entitlements Bill challenged before Supreme Court

11 Aug 2025

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A Special Determination petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the proposed Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill which was presented in parliament aiming to repeal the Presidents’ Entitlements Act, No. 4 of 1986.

NR Consultation case against Namal: CID still awaiting AG’s advice

07 Aug 2025

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The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court tody sent a reminder to the Attorney General to expedite his legal advice regarding a case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and four others for their alleged involvement in money laundering amounting to Rs.15 million in a company allegedly owned by Namal Rajapaksa.

SC rules in favour of South Korean investor in USD 96,000 copper fraud case

06 Aug 2025

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The Supreme Court has delivered a judgment in favour of a South Korean investor, affirming the decision of the Colombo Commercial High Court that he is entitled to recover a sum equivalent to USD 96,000 from a Sri Lankan individual who allegedly defrauded him after promising to export 15 tonnes of copper.

Supreme Court strikes off Attorney for tearing off pages from case record

06 Aug 2025

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The Supreme Court today found an attorney guilty of deceit and malpractice and ordered his removal from office as an Attorney-at-Law, following an incident where he had torn two pages from a case record at the record room of the Court of Appeal in 2023.

Mahiyanganaya Additional District Judge interdicted

06 Aug 2025

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Mahiyangana Supernumerary Additional District Judge Rangani Gamage has been interdicted with immediate effect by the Judicial Service Commission, following several complaints received regarding her conduct as a judicial officer.

Two petitions challenging legality of Sri Lanka-India MoUs dismissed by SC

04 Aug 2025

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Two Fundamental Rights petitions filed seeking an order to invalidate the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently signed between Sri Lanka and India, were today dismissed by the Supreme Court.

Chief Justice pledges to fast-track court digitalization

31 Jul 2025

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Newly appointed Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena stated today that he intends to fast-track the digitalization of the court system across the country, emphasising that the time has come to adopt technologically advanced methods in the administration of justice.

Hasalaka OIC violated woman’s fundamental rights by arresting her clothing with ship wheel, rules SC

30 Jul 2025

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The Supreme Court declared that the former Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Hasalaka Police Station had violated the Fundamental Rights of a woman who was arrested and detained for wearing an item of clothing bearing a ship’s wheel, which was mistakenly interpreted as a depiction of the Dhammachakra.

Petition filed in Supreme Court challenging Indo-Lanka Digital Identity Deal

30 Jul 2025

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A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking an order preventing the government from proceeding with the Memorandum of Understanding between Sri Lanka and India on the implementation of the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SLUDI) Program, funded through a grant from the Government of India.

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Gotabaya willing to give evidence in Lalith-Kugan disappearance probe

30 Jul 2025

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Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, through his lawyer, informed the Supreme Court today that he is willing to provide evidence before a Magistrate’s Court over the Habeas Corpus inquiry into the disappearance of two human rights activists, Lalith and Kugan.

Court prevents YouTuber ’Sudaa’ from defaming Manusha Nanayakkara

30 Jul 2025

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The Colombo District Court today issued an enjoining order restraining YouTuber Sudantha Thilakasiri, also known as ’Sudaa,’ from publishing defamatory statements or content against former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara.

President taken to court over delay in RTI Commission appointment

29 Jul 2025

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A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the President to appoint an acting Chairperson to the Right to Information (RTI) Commission.

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Kuttiarachchi tenders unconditional apology to AKD over defamatory remarks

29 Jul 2025

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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) former Parliamentarian Tissa Kuttiarachchi today tendered his unconditional apology over an alleged defamatory statement he had made referring to the National People’s Power (NPP) and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in 2023.

Attorney with 37 years’ experience disbarred for fraudulent land deal

28 Jul 2025

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The Supreme Court has found an attorney with over 37 years of legal practice guilty of deceit and struck him off the roll of Attorneys-at-Law for misconduct and malpractice. He was also permanently barred from engaging in notarial practice.

Red warrant obtained against Royal Park convict: AG

28 Jul 2025

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The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court yesterday that authorities have obtained a red warrant for the arrest of Jude Shamantha Jayamaha, who was sentenced to death in connection with the Royal Park murder case.

Writ petition filed seeking removal of illegal electric fences to protect elephants

25 Jul 2025

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A writ petition has been filed before the Court of Appeal seeking an order directing authorities to detect and remove illegal electric fences to ensure the protection and conservation of elephants.

Supreme Court orders CID probe into AG’s decision on X-Press Pearl legal action

25 Jul 2025

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The Supreme Court yesterday ordered the CID to conduct investigations into matters arising from the Attorney General’s unreasonable, irrational, and arbitrary decision to institute civil legal action against the X-Press Pearl group of companies in a Singapore court, instead of initiating proceedings in the High Court of Sri Lanka under its Admiralty jurisdiction.

X-Press Pearl disaster: SC orders non-state parties to pay USD 1 Billion

24 Jul 2025

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In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court today ordered the non-state parties involved in the X-Press Pearl maritime disaster to make an initial payment of USD 1 billion within one year as compensation for the damage caused.

Contempt of court application against Harsha Ilukpitiya postponed for September 23

24 Jul 2025

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The contempt of court application filed against former Controller General of Immigration and Emigration Harsha Ilukpitiya has been postponed for September 23 by the Supreme Court.

Women activists’ legal battle ended after lifting ban on women in alcohol industry

23 Jul 2025

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A Fundamental Rights petition filed by several women activists and women’s organizations was settled before the Supreme Court following the issuance of a new gazette notification permitting women to purchase liquor from any licensed outlet, work in establishments engaged in liquor production, and consume liquor at retail premises.