Video: Bathiudeen apologises to court

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Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen has apologised to the members of the judiciary and regretted the pain of mind, if any, caused to the Mannar Magistrate with regard to the contempt of court charges against him in Appeal Court

The petition alleging Contempt of Court was filed by a fraternity of senior lawyers against the minister. It was taken up for inquiry by Justice P.W.D.C. Jayathilaka.

The minister in his response said the telephone which was registered under his name had been used to make the telephone calls and expressed regret its unauthorised use.

He said he had the highest respect for the members of the judiciary and condemned any act which violated the dignity, esteem and independence of the judiciary.

The minister said he regretted any pain of mind caused to Magistrate Judeson.

The contempt of court proceedings were terminated sequent to the apology and assurances given by the minister and with the consent of both parties.(S.S.Selvanayagam)

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Video by Pradeep Pathirana

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Thakkadiya Friday, 14 March 2014 02:16 PM

Another Mervin in the making in Mannar and Kilinochchi districts. The remorse shown is not genuine. Given a chance he will do it again and again. via DM iPad app

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Kiri Gamarala Sunday, 16 March 2014 03:33 AM

"Hon" Bathiyudeen,
Pl be careful about allowing access to your private property. Do not know whether you are married.

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Shyam Saturday, 15 March 2014 07:21 AM

God knows better. The Minister and his Muslim lawyers will be answerable on the day of judgement if they had lied to the nation.

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Rohan1 Saturday, 15 March 2014 06:32 AM

[quote name="vijitha"]The Petitioners know that they cannot prove the case. That is why they accepted the settlement. Otherwise why settle?[/quote]
Ho ho ho :) if that were the case, why did the defendant agree to the settlement?

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vijitha Saturday, 15 March 2014 05:07 AM

The Petitioners know that they cannot prove the case. That is why they accepted the settlement. Otherwise why settle?

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Rizwie Deen Saturday, 15 March 2014 04:58 AM

SB was sent behind bars for this but Bathudin escapes with an apology.Indeed its a BANANA Republic.r

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SRILANKAN Saturday, 15 March 2014 04:28 AM

This is called "Banana Republic".

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Christopher Friday, 14 March 2014 09:42 PM

Further a court can only charge action against the accused if they are able prove the accused guilty.

In this case, the court had not been able to do so and therefore not been able to charge the accused with the appropriate charges. via DM Android App

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Ammaa Friday, 14 March 2014 03:52 PM

Send this looting bucker to jail if not big punishment after death if he is not genuine

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M Kuruparan Friday, 14 March 2014 10:46 AM

Can we also do the same thing and say Sorry in the court ? ? ?

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Public Friday, 14 March 2014 10:36 AM

Only Apologizes? and he is released! Does it apply to other ordinary citizens as well?

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Thakkadiya Friday, 14 March 2014 02:16 PM

Another Mervin in the making in Mannar and Kilinochchi districts. The remorse shown is not genuine. Given a chance he will do it again and again. via DM iPad app

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Kalu Banda Friday, 14 March 2014 05:52 AM

And of course he continues to remain a cabinet minister!!
What if it was a lesser mortal? So some are in fact more equal before the Law!

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imr Friday, 14 March 2014 08:37 AM

ths for un

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BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 14 March 2014 08:37 AM

[quote name="gamaya"]Why did they send SB to jail. via DM Android App[/quote]
Because he was in the opposition.

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Jayabtha Friday, 14 March 2014 08:20 AM

Is that enough? for such contempt.

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sarath Friday, 14 March 2014 08:18 AM

[quote name="kamal Raj"]So the same way , why can't you ask all criminals in Sri Lanka to apologies in court . Why put them in jail ??. This is why you'll appointed a political clown as CJ . [/quote]
this is too an utter contempt of Court.

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gamaya Friday, 14 March 2014 12:50 PM

Why did they send SB to jail. via DM Android App

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thilak Friday, 14 March 2014 06:59 AM

contempt of court - no excuse ,punishable offence -low is gone to dog

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kamal Raj Friday, 14 March 2014 12:12 PM

So the same way , why can't you ask all criminals in Sri Lanka to apologies in court . Why put them in jail ??. This is why you'll appointed a political clown as CJ .

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cardboard bathi! Friday, 14 March 2014 11:50 AM

Hooray!! Great escape !!

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rata Friday, 14 March 2014 11:36 AM

so if you were in opposition??? so where is the rule of the law.these are the real benefits of ousting earlier cj.i think better politicians sit on bench here after. via DM Android App

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Mahumood Friday, 14 March 2014 06:04 AM

Does He know the Meaning of Pain...........Soon the Almighty will show these Goons the meaning of Pain with reality unless
they repent from All Sins committed.

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