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SC rules Court Martial is legal

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The Supreme Courts a short while ago ruled that the Court Martial is part of the legal system, according to 89 (D) of the Sri Lanka’s Constitution.


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  • Siri Tuesday, 25 January 2011 09:51 AM

    Tell us something people don't know. Waste of time and resources.

    Citizen Saturday, 29 January 2011 06:51 AM

    Does this mean, such Courts also come under the purview of the Chief Justice? As we all know the Chief Justice is the Head of the Courts in the country. If this is not would it have the validity of the court, for which CJ is responsible? Can the country have two Heads for courts of law - one under Chief Justice and the other Army Commander. Doesn't sound comical?

    Suren Soysa Wednesday, 26 January 2011 01:54 AM

    If expected why go to Courts.

    Marizelle Tuesday, 25 January 2011 02:45 PM

    who says its final? you can go to International Court,like in thhe Hedging case!

    Victor Tuesday, 25 January 2011 01:38 PM

    What about tying an innocent civilian to a tree……is it also legal.

    Keith Tuesday, 25 January 2011 01:34 PM

    GO and read the law dear Jaya. Even after you are retired there is a period to which you come under the military law

    JUNIOR CITIZEN Tuesday, 25 January 2011 12:41 PM

    JAYA HAS LOT MORE TO LEARN.

    natha Tuesday, 25 January 2011 12:26 PM

    expected ruling

    ruwangi Tuesday, 25 January 2011 11:30 AM

    just imagine once the army leader now has to do hard work as a prisoner. this is pathetic.

    Yehiya-Doha Tuesday, 25 January 2011 11:22 AM

    But appointment of Judges.

    sxhabeeb Tuesday, 25 January 2011 11:17 AM

    still some one can find hole to loop again ?

    Aazath Tuesday, 25 January 2011 10:49 AM

    Yea, it’s true for army personals while on service but can’t apply for Retired Army General SF.

    Minister Tuesday, 25 January 2011 10:14 AM

    Jameel, The answer is YES!

    pran Tuesday, 25 January 2011 10:10 AM

    Not relevant.

    jayampathi Tuesday, 25 January 2011 08:40 AM

    wow Asia's Miracle!

    Jameel Tuesday, 25 January 2011 09:42 AM

    Tomorrow I am going to file a case,requesting SC declare all the acts of Mervyn are legal

    Ind Tuesday, 25 January 2011 09:36 AM

    Study the rule well, my dear !

    think-twice Tuesday, 25 January 2011 09:39 AM

    Long live General.. I love him.. Thats only I can comment here

    Don Tuesday, 25 January 2011 09:33 AM

    Poor misleaded SF. Now What JVP syas? "Thanhaya jayathi Soko"

    Rohan Tuesday, 25 January 2011 09:31 AM

    Accept the supreme court ruling. It is the final.

    Minister Tuesday, 25 January 2011 09:19 AM

    Now let us ask if the court martial ruling was in line with the legal system!

    Observer Tuesday, 25 January 2011 09:20 AM

    The Court Martial may be part of the legal system. But was the Court Martial ruling on a retired Army General valid and binding? That is what we would like to know?

    Hitha honda putha Tuesday, 25 January 2011 08:47 AM

    Well Done.

    malkanthi Tuesday, 25 January 2011 08:49 AM

    Sri Lankan Constitution seem very flexible! Excellent !

    Rasika Alwis Tuesday, 25 January 2011 08:45 AM

    utter waste of time and money. if it is not legal court marshal rullings all over the world is not valid

    jaya Tuesday, 25 January 2011 08:45 AM

    When you enlist in the Army you sign to their code! But when you retire from service after 6 months it does not imply! I do not know what to call this ruling?

    Anton Tuesday, 25 January 2011 08:43 AM

    A well planned judgement of the top through their mouthpieces.

    Nihal Rupasinghe Tuesday, 25 January 2011 08:41 AM

    If it is not legal, all the defence forces deserters have to be released from jails.


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