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Former Attorney General Mohan Peiris has been sworn in by President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees as Sri Lanka’s 44th Chief Justice, the President’s Office confirmed. (Pix by Sudath Silva and Waruna Wanniarachchi)
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Comments - Video: Mohan Peiris sworn in as Chief Justice
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D D JAYAWEERA Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:37 AM
Hon Wimal Weerawansa is the ideal person for this job.
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kaluarachchi Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:45 AM
In his own words "only god knows". May God bless Sri Lanka
15 171
Thunderball Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:45 AM
Avoid wearing boot from now.
11 91
ANTON Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:43 AM
JUDICIARY TA THITHA.
15 191
kaluarachchi Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:45 AM
In his own words "Only god knows" May God bless Sri Lanka
14 90
Anderezja Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:46 AM
Did he swear to do as his master pleases? Of course he did!
12 177
S.Madhawa Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:50 AM
Well come !! "DAN ETHING KADE YMU NADA. AHO MAGE RATA
11 133
Achari Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:51 AM
God only knows
10 71
Piumi Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:53 AM
To be a Puppet CJ
13 173
Farook Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:50 AM
We have 2 CJ's now. Where is the rule of law? We are going into a period of lawlessness.
15 138
Wasantha Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:54 AM
This appointment shows the attitude of MR towards the independent of judiciary.
11 160
ahmeer Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:53 AM
SRI LANKAS 1ST CJ FROM BACK DOOR
16 185
kaputakukula Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:59 AM
Puppet on a string!
12 118
kachchaputa Tuesday, 15 January 2013 07:58 AM
It's astonishing why learned wise men of this country keep silence paving way for things like this.
11 124
Amila.G Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:06 AM
Yes sir , Yes sir , OK sir ,Ok sir.
12 161
Sam. Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:06 AM
Avoir (see you later) Democracy !
10 76
Siyathu Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:10 AM
An illegal appointment.
12 104
Ramzeel Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:06 AM
It will be Naduth Hamuduruwange Mey Baduwath hamuduruwangey. Final nail in the coffin for democracy.
9 100
kane Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:11 AM
Shameless!
7 107
Piumi Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:12 AM
Where is the Opposition and Lawyers ?
9 89
Son Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:14 AM
Still no comments by anti Government readers even after 1131 views. Guess this is not a hot topic.
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Grama Sevaka Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:17 AM
Best wishes sir!
99 14
human Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:18 AM
hehe 44th
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limatc Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:16 AM
APPOINTER AND APPOINTEE ARE THE TWO TOP ROGUES OF SRI LANKA - CONGRATULATIONS
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Upul Karu Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:20 AM
Congratulation.
103 13
Ravi Perera Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:21 AM
It is his or high way. Leader does it his way at the expense of his highest dignity of the country.
5 46
bash Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:24 AM
Google his name, he has lied before on a journalist dissepearance and has a quastionable past, he went to kadey on behalf of MR earlier
12 74
chris Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:30 AM
The baboons in parliament can now proudly proclaim that we are a failed nation....
8 63
sri lankan Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:33 AM
When one does not have a conscience and shame he loses the very essence of life !!!!
9 68
Fayad Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:30 AM
Did you receive the list of things you have to do with the sworn in ??
7 67
meenavan Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:34 AM
Chinthanaya success in 2013.....??? against judiciary
9 54
RamUK Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:35 AM
shameless act . ....
9 74
vince Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:40 AM
A government OF the Rajapakse's, BY the Rajapakse's, FOR the Rajapakse's. Brilliant!!
8 86
spiderman Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:48 AM
YES SIR, YES SIR, YOUR ORDER SIR, You decission sir... MERVYN NOT GUILTY - YES SIR
DUMINDA NOT GUILTY- YES SIR7 84
Liyakath Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:48 AM
"His Master's Voice"
8 57
GP Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:47 AM
if your brain can understand the impact of this you wouldn't utter nonsence
9 87
poor lankan Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:48 AM
Never I was proud like today. I am a Sri Lankan.
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ramkumar Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:53 AM
How such a speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedy action . same will apply for reverse action as well. It is very clear to understand the purpose of this drama.
8 48
Kondebandapucheena Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:54 AM
Trouble times ahaed
8 55
jacoob Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:55 AM
the WRITtING on the WALL is getting CLEARER NoW!! The countdown has just begun !!!
7 46
ANTON Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:56 AM
Thank you sir, that's right sir , you are correct sir, God bless you sir.
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Rick Breeze Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:57 AM
A presidential advisor who lied in Geneva about the missing journalist is appointed CJ. If you expect independent judgements from him, Dream on.
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morehana Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:55 AM
more cards to play?
7 45
Saliya Wickremasuriy Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:55 AM
Two CJs, one real, one fake.
8 54
Banana republic Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:59 AM
The climax of the puppet show.... :) hahaha ...
7 47
Son Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:59 AM
Ok, will see the impact will you.
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Siyathu Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:00 AM
What wise men?!
8 61
jUSTICE Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:04 AM
The new pupett on the Rajapaksa strings. Good bye Justice welcome dictatorship..The gons will rule the roost. and watch out for the new order when the courts resume.
7 47
Luiceifer Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:05 AM
Do we have Oppositions? I thought only one party ruling Sri Lanka.
5 79
Anderezja Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:05 AM
Because they don't want to end up dead!
8 84
Silas Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:04 AM
Final Score : Mahinda-1, Democracy -0
7 57
IHM Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:07 AM
Buy new white hair sir. Wonder of Asia Lucky to have two CJs , strong judiciary. This will be a one of the questions for most of Q&A games.
In which year Wonder of Asia had two CJs at the same time?
A. 1977 B. 2000 C. 2013 D. 2012
Million Dollar Question6 42
Parakrama Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:09 AM
We will democratically fight against this evil...for selling our country and children!
6 46
Lobo Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:14 AM
@son
Anti or not your an hypocite.5 20
Kumara Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:28 AM
Congratulations Mr. Mohan Peiris. Josephians all the way.
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Pavannasena Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:29 AM
Yes!! He is the man to staging the Preplanned Drama.
9 9
willows Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:34 AM
so every thing is now going to smooth and pleasant???
3 15
Hussain Salahudeen Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:37 AM
Opposition had its say, the Government had its way. The usual form the world over. Whither Democracy
3 19
Lucky Weeramantry Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:42 AM
Another Puppet On A String
4 30
Lucky Weeramantry Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:44 AM
Now The Real Trouble Will Start. He Won't Be Welcomed.
5 22
Lucky Weeramantry Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:48 AM
I Don't Know Why! This Country Has Come To This State. Nobody Is Responsible For Anything That Happens. If U Ask The Govt, They Say Everything Is Rosy.
5 24
Lucky Weeramantry Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:51 AM
There Won't Be A Middle Class Anymore. The Rich Will Get Richer, The Poor Will Get Poorer. But Both Will Be Satisfied With What Given By The Dictator
4 25
Banana Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:49 AM
Beginning of the Kekille rule.
2 23
Rahman Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:53 AM
I feel very sorry at my self as I was born in a country which is ruled by idiots and heartless people. God save us
3 33
Lucky Weeramantry Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:53 AM
World Best Puppet Show Better Than Disneyland.
3 34
More Curruption Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:55 AM
Hereafter we can see PAWUL PAKSALA LAW AND ORDER FOR ALL CORRUPTION. NOW IDIOT HAS COME AS SENT BY BIG IDIOT IN THE COUNTRY. so more corruptions are started.
2 19
malkanthi Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:56 AM
It is a shame stooping so low qualifications gone to dogs.
4 22
Godaya Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:01 AM
with this appointment the following are certain:
MR will be the leader for ever and RW will be the leader of opposition for ever;
No election Petitions in this country.
Any legal action with slightest political link will never succeed.
Other opposition parties will naturally extinct6 27
Donkey Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:01 AM
Right time, right decision, go ahead MR, we are always with you, you should be a life long President of Sri Lanka
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rehan Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:07 AM
RANIL CANT SAY ANYTHING BCOZ MOHAN IS A ROYALIST.
25 13
oscar Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:09 AM
He will be bias to MR so i will not send a single foreign currency to SL.
4 28
mohhar Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:09 AM
yes sir, i will do it sir, i will stop it sir, i will cancel it sir, ultimately myself getout sir........
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idroos2002 Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:11 AM
Dear readers its not MR who has appointed the new CJ but the president of the democratic republic of sri lanka and we have to abide by it its constitutionally.
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Luvis Fernando Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:11 AM
Where are those donkey MP's who have tlked about independent Judiciary?
Is this the first step?
If so.. Ane apoi ape rata...3 24
Observer Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:18 AM
Good by to democracy. Accepting the post CJ, knowing very well that the ex CJ,was deprived of a fair trial, amounts to being a Black Leg.
3 21
padma Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:15 AM
This post to be suit for Shiranthi Rajapakse. who have to be sworn . Than they can handle the island as own properties
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Mahinda R. Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:19 AM
Mohan, I have sent you some files against me. Monawari karapan machan evata.
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mohharsl Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:19 AM
I hope all pending cases will be cleared within a month by these two CJs. Good handle of His Excellency.
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Minister Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:20 AM
Mother Lanka sheds tears of sorrow and grief looking at these pictures!
5 31
Ben Hurling Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:21 AM
Chief Stooge sworn in today!
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ponna fonsy Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:29 AM
Aney Shirani kota uda. Now she is CJ of Rajagiriya only.
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Chandimani Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:29 AM
Former President Chandrika too did the same error by appointing Sarath de Silva as CJ. This man did another same fault. We all have to suffer.
3 26
imayavan Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:36 AM
A good selection by the President.....
He was there with the President during the limited recent foreign visits... even in Vatican with the Pope... does the International community accept this?32 15
Anura Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:37 AM
Puppet CJ.
Sorry for future4 38
S.A Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:35 AM
Dan me pacha paththare mokada kiyanne?
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jayantha silva Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:36 AM
Man with very high principles. I am sure Royalists are very proud of him , just like they are of Ranil.
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Faris, Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:40 AM
What a proud day, congratulations Sri,
41 9
kolla Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:37 AM
ladies and gentlemen here we starts "The Puppet Show"
3 42
ANU Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:44 AM
Cardinal happy.
4 26
Mutur-Safeek Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:51 AM
Sri Lanka A breakthrough towards WONDER OF ASIA
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Bagalawathie Tuesday, 15 January 2013 11:47 AM
Diya kiri walata balalluth saakkiy..
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E. Soulhyme Tuesday, 15 January 2013 01:29 PM
A very sad day for diaspora people and their sympathies!
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peter Tuesday, 15 January 2013 01:29 PM
If someone with dignity and respect to the Judiciary would not have accepted the position. Seems nothing important before money and power.
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dusantha yaggahavita Tuesday, 15 January 2013 01:41 PM
all tha best mathara ape
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Jan Chandra Tuesday, 15 January 2013 03:31 PM
Congratulations. All the best to reform the corrupt judiciary. May God Bless
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DeSelva Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:07 PM
watch your steps if not impeachment soon
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Suresh Tuesday, 15 January 2013 09:37 PM
Only god knows what will happen to the law and order of this country .... May god bless all of us !!!!
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Ananda Seneviratne Wednesday, 16 January 2013 02:20 AM
He looks like an experienced, decent and talented CJ. All the very best wishes!
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Balla Wednesday, 16 January 2013 02:23 AM
Yes ! Senior Lawyers gave us the message even before the PSC!!
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Jamal Wednesday, 16 January 2013 02:26 AM
If SC decides that cross over is invalid with retrospective effect and they can change parties with the approval of voters only, democracy would be protected in Sri Lanka. and everything will come to eight.
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The truth Wednesday, 16 January 2013 03:29 AM
Where is Vasudewa? is he still alive?
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Peter Wednesday, 16 January 2013 04:44 AM
Gods already blessed Lanka in 2005, no any power even US/West can reverse it, so detractors had to leave. Blessings of Gods for Lanka are for ever.
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Sri Lankan Wednesday, 16 January 2013 07:45 AM
Chief Justice of the Sri Lanka Bannana Republic appointed by the Chairman of he " And Company"
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frank hilary Wednesday, 16 January 2013 07:55 AM
Yes, reform the judiciary to suit the needs of Medamulana.
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frank hilary Wednesday, 16 January 2013 08:16 AM
S L Gunasekera said - Anyone taking up the post of CJ after the unjust ouster of Shirani CJ, is one who does not have even an ounce of SELF RESPECT.
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gamini Wednesday, 16 January 2013 08:19 AM
An influential professional cutting an innocent professional. Where are the Professional ethics?
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HEAMU Wednesday, 16 January 2013 08:23 AM
This man has no professional ethics. How can this man became a CJ. MR has gone mad. This madness will multiply in time.
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kagd Thursday, 17 January 2013 09:04 AM
what a joke,!!!!!!!!!! disgrace..poor lanka suffers locally and globally due to people in power.
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