Doctor placed on interdiction after making statement on malnutrition: SC reserves Judgment in FR petition

The Supreme Court today reserved its judgment in the Fundamental Rights petition filed by a doctor who was interdicted following his statement to media regarding malnutrition among children in Suriyawewa area.

Accordingly, the Supreme Court would deliver its judgment regarding this petition in due course.

The petitioner, Dr. Galmangoda Guruge Chamal is seeking an order quashing the recommendation of the Health Ministry Secretary to interdict him from services as reflected in the letter dated October 25, 2022.

Supreme Court three-judge-bench comprised Justices Buwaneka Aluwihare, Preethi Padman Surasena and Priyantha Fernando. President’s Counsel Saliya Pieris appeared for the petitioner. Additional Solicitor General Viveka Siriwadena appeared for the Attorney General. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)