Resignation of Mullaitivu Magistrate: Lawyers’ Collective emphasises on comprehensive probe

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The Lawyers’ Collective, a prominent legal advocacy group in Sri Lanka, emphasised the necessity of fully investigating into the resignation of Mullaitivu Magistrate T. Saravanarajah, in order to ensure independence and impartiality.

In a statement, the Lawyers’ Collective stated that it was deeply concerned about reports of the resignation of Mullaitivu Magistrate, T. Saravanarajah alleging that there were threats on his life.

"It is imperative, given the serious implications it has for matters pertaining to the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law, that the matter be fully investigated into with measures to assure independence and impartiality. We believe that transparency is the key,and that the public must be informed of measures taken and the outcome of such inquiry without delay", the statement added.

On behalf of the Lawyers’ Collective a group of President’s Counsels including Rienzie Arsecularatne, Upul Jayasuriya, Dr. Jayampathy Wickramaratne, Geoffrey Alagaratnam, Dinal Phillips, Dulindra Weerasooriya, Anura Meddegoda, Saliya Pieris, S.T. Jayanaga, Attorney-at-law Upul Kumarapperuma and Attorney-at-Law
K.W. Janaranjana have signed the statement.

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Mandayan Saturday, 30 September 2023 02:10 PM

Whoever investigate will be threatened. That’s all my friends. Remove the SLPP from government and power that’s what we should do. From De Silva to Sani Abeyasekara and now to this judge, this country is already on a one way road with no possibility of returning!

pantha kumaran Saturday, 30 September 2023 02:16 PM

Today our politicians and racists people are above the law. They control the law. Judges have to listen to these people thanks to our political culture.

Joshua Saturday, 30 September 2023 03:11 PM

The lawyers should refrain from appearing for any politicians especially the racists, until the truth is out. A good lesson for these fellows

Courts to become museums Saturday, 30 September 2023 05:02 PM

Will they do what is suggested? The more they delay there is a big chance of law and order and its guardians like lawyers and judges will become a forgotten word in the land.

Observer Saturday, 30 September 2023 03:45 PM

Meanwhile the minister of justice should tender his/ her resignation. Will such a resignation ever happen in Sri Lanka ? Never. Time for two states in one country.

Mahila Sunday, 01 October 2023 04:26 AM

Ensure COMPETITIVENESS - results in better "outcomes for one and all"

Citizen2023 Saturday, 30 September 2023 04:14 PM

Every citizen from different ethnic community should understand that no religious sentiments should be considered when implementing the rule of law. Only then the country's supreme laws and the Judiciary will be respected and upheld by everyone. This is the only way we could educate our children to become good citizens.

Mahila Monday, 02 October 2023 12:22 AM

How's That right??? You are asking us to 'SURRENDER' our FUNDERMENTAL RIGHT!!?? SUPREMACY of Buddhism, in the 2nd article of the SL constitution!!!? That was after a very Long and arduous struggle, starting with that started by Anagarika Dharmapala in the 19th century!!!??? One cannot envision that we forego that hard and long felt need for an insignificance of maintaining Justice

Karalasingam Sivalingam Saturday, 30 September 2023 04:15 PM

It has been highlighted that a government M.P former military man, has threatened the Judge. The judgement of the government is paramount important on this issue.

Mohammed intiquab Ghouse Saturday, 30 September 2023 04:36 PM

Well said Joshua, started from chandrika's government prime Minister and the son now.

K. Ranaweera Saturday, 30 September 2023 07:11 PM

Travesty of justice.

Siva Saturday, 30 September 2023 07:21 PM

Lawyers should protest

Karalasingam Sivalingam Saturday, 30 September 2023 08:02 PM

Ranil has to act now, prominent Lawyers of this country have expressed their displeasure over the threat post on Mullaitivu Magistrate. Justice is supreme, it should not erode.

Sorry citizen Saturday, 30 September 2023 08:08 PM

President has ordered for a full report. We all know what the report will be. Just like the many reports by committes appointed by the president

Bernard Jayatilake Saturday, 30 September 2023 09:18 PM

Never in his wildest dreams late Robert Mugabe would have thought that one day Sri Lanka would emulate Zimbabwe and become a rival to him in the administration of justice.

Prageeth Saturday, 30 September 2023 09:43 PM

The investigation should begin with the judge's impartial and reckless decisions. How can a judge become so enraged by legal principles? Surprisingly, he is now an asylum seeker!

Ramesh Sunday, 01 October 2023 12:05 AM

You all well know what the outcome will be. So why raising your voices for the sake of raising? It's all a drama.

Buddhist Sunday, 01 October 2023 05:27 AM

Chief Justice, Tiran and Deal Dasa must resign immediately for not being able to protect the Judges. If a Judge is not safe in SL, who else would be safe?

ding dong ding dong ding dong Monday, 02 October 2023 04:47 AM

It proves again that SL is an uncivilised country

Moorthy Sivanam Monday, 02 October 2023 04:47 AM

Only the corrupt lawyers with bribes from MPs, like Ali Sabry, can survive today! Honest people will resign!

Rangana Palangedara Monday, 02 October 2023 10:41 AM

The main problem is that SL does not have a properly elected government! Most of them are either unelected refused people or thugs/kappamas/pagamen/rapists/ smugglers/drug dealers! How can a cop try maintain a LAW and ORDER?

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