Petitions against Presidential Pardon granted to Duminda Silva: Gota to be named as a respondent

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The petitioners in the Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the Presidential Pardon granted to former Parliamentarian Duminda Silva today informed Supreme Court that they are expecting to personally name former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as a respondent in the petitions.

President's Counsel M.A. Sumanthiran appearing for Hirunika Premachandra, the daughter of slain former MP Bharatha Premachandra informed court that the petitioner is expecting to amend the caption of the petition in order to add former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as a respondent since he was no longer holding the post of the President.

Having considered the facts, Supreme Court two-judge-bench comprising Justice Gamini Amarasekara and Justice Janak de Silva fixed the petitions to be taken up for inquiry on November 24.

Former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra, her mother Sumana Premachandra and former Commissioner of Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) Ghazali Hussain had filed these petitions seeking a declaration that the presidential pardon of Duminda Silva is invalid in law.

On May 31, the Supreme Court issued an Interim Order directing the CID to place Duminda Silva under the custody of prisons with immediate effect. The Court also issued an Interim Order impounding Duminda Silva's passport. The Court has already granted leave to proceed with these applications in terms of Article 12(1) of the constitution.

M.A. Sumanthiran PC, Jeffry Alagaratnam PC appeared for Hirunika Premachandra and Ghazali Hussain. Attorney-at-law Eraj De Silva with Daminda Wijerathne and Sundramoorthy Janagan under the instructions of Attorney-at-law Dimuthu Kuruppuarachchi appeared for Sumana Premachandra.

Additional Solicitor General Nerin Pulle appeared for the Attorney General. President’s Counsel Gamini Marapana with Navin Marapana PC appeared for Duminda Silva. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

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Comments - 8

Common man Thursday, 17 November 2022 09:55 PM

Justice should prevail. This case will show the world the integrity of our judicial system. Let’s see.

Mahila Friday, 18 November 2022 12:00 AM

Patiently await the day this prosecution becomes reality and outcome, assess the democratic and judicial rights of SL citizens!!! Pardoning of criminals and people sent to gallows is like having breakfast, satiate one's hunger!??? That's Sri Lanka!?

Ram Friday, 18 November 2022 01:35 AM

Very Good. Gota must explain to all Sri Lankans what he considered in granting a pardon together with what he considered when appointing Duminda o a high position with his limited educational qualifications

Ram Friday, 18 November 2022 01:37 AM

Gota was the first to visit him in Hospital and arrange for his transfer to Singapore for treatment. They are buddies

Punchi Friday, 18 November 2022 03:14 AM

Why are we picking on this Duminda when as a nation we all are protecting those who eliminated thousands in the North especially on a mass scale in 2009

Neil Friday, 18 November 2022 03:45 AM

It is very clear that Nandasena has overstepped and abused his power, not only in this instant. His decision to ban chemical fertilizer, tax cuts for friends and ruining the national economy should be investigated and this bastard should be prosecuted.

sumana Friday, 18 November 2022 02:18 PM

He is a American citizen. What right does he have topardona convicted SL criminal

SAm sen Friday, 18 November 2022 02:35 PM

Gota is the face of Ruthlessness, Corrupt, Criminal Sri Lanka. He ruined the lives of people for many many years to come. If I were him, for the sin that is done to the people who placed total trust, I’ll commit suicide in public. This coward comes with full of smiles.

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