Harsha Ilukpitiya pleads guilty to contempt of court charges

Colombo, July 1 (Daily Mirror) - Former Controller General of Immigration and Emigration Harsha Ilukpitiya pleaded guilty before the Supreme Court over the contempt of court charges filed against him over the controversial visa deal.

Accordingly, the Supreme Court three-judge-bench comprising Justices Yasantha Kodagoda, Janak de Silva and Arjuna Obeyesekere fixed the matter for July 24 to consider an appropriate sentence for the accused.

On September 25, 2024, the Supreme Court ordered Harsha Ilukpitiya to be remanded until the conclusion of the contempt of court proceedings for failing to implement the Court's order regarding the controversial visa deal. This order was issued against the respondent under Section 9(7) of the Contempt of Court, Tribunal, or Institution Act No. 08 of 2024.

Saliya Pieris PC appeared on behalf of Harsha Ilukpitiya, while Vishwa De Livera Tennakoon appeared for the petitioners.