Court of Appeal grants bail on Hejaaz Hizbullah

7 February 2022 11:04 am - 15 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

The Court of Appeal today ordered to release Attorney-at-law Hejaaz Hizbullah on bail after nearly two years in detention and remand custody.

Accordingly, the Court of Appeal directed the Puttalam High Court to release Hejaaz Hizbullah on bail with suitable bail conditions.

The Court of Appeal two-judge-bench comprising Justice Menaka Wijesundera and Justice Neil Iddawala made this order taking into consideration a revision application filed on behalf of Hejaaz Hizbullah.

The Attorney General did not raise objections to release Hizbullah on bail.

On January 28, an application made by the defence requesting to release Attorney-at-law Hejaaz Hizbullah on bail was rejected by Puttalam High Court.

The High Court Judge Kumari Abeyrathne refused to grant bail citing that she has no jurisdiction to grant bail under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

This revision application had been filed on behalf of Attorney-at-law Hejaaz Hizbullah seeking an order to release him on bail.

An indictment under the Prevention of Terrorism Act and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act has now been served on Hejaaz Hizbullah. According to the indictment, Hizbullah is accused of making certain statements to students in contravention of these laws.

Hizbullah is charged under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. He was arrested in April 2020.

Romesh de Silva PC with Niran Anketell and Shanaka Cooray instructed by Sanath Wijewardena appeared for Hejaaz Hizbullah

Additional Solicitor General Rohantha Abeysuriya PC with Senior State Counsel Lakmini Girihagama represented the Attorney General. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 15

Iwazaru Monday, 07 February 2022 11:24 AM

Will this have any impact on the international community? NO. Sri Lanka is a country where people are hauled to the CID for making a comment on Facebook. This is the independence we have got.

Manel Fonseka Monday, 07 February 2022 11:28 AM

At last! At last! I pray you keep safe, Hejaaz. G.. only knows who will be put on your trail. I hope the time will come when those who hound you now suffer as you have done.

Justice Delaydd Justice Denied, Monday, 07 February 2022 11:32 AM

Can we swap places between Him and the Puttlam Juddge?

Amnesty International Monday, 07 February 2022 11:43 AM

It should be the other way around: he should get compensation for being remanded in custody for so long. What about all the other (not famous)prisoners being in custody?

Arnold Monday, 07 February 2022 11:43 AM

Too much ado for nothing.

TJ Monday, 07 February 2022 12:58 PM

If UNHRC convenes monthly all rouge nations would become better places live

Jehan R Monday, 07 February 2022 02:05 PM

Seeing his daughter for the first time ever … locked up without charging him . Karma will come for those people

H.K.Seneviratne Monday, 07 February 2022 02:39 PM

Next to follow would be " acquit and discharged "

Kumara Monday, 07 February 2022 02:51 PM

No surprise. SL expects leniency at UNHRC in March 2022.

N SENA Monday, 07 February 2022 03:03 PM

NOW HISBULLAH SHOULD CLAIM DAMAGES FROM THE GOVT FOR KEEPING HIM LOCKED UP FOR SUCH A LONG TIME WITHOUT CHARGES

Rehan Monday, 07 February 2022 03:18 PM

Very close to IMF

s.shiha Tuesday, 08 February 2022 10:19 AM

The arrest was part of a government crackdown!

Lokka Tuesday, 08 February 2022 10:27 AM

If the UN doesnt stick to our demands, once again catch hold of him and lock him up.

Lokupala Fernando Tuesday, 08 February 2022 02:26 PM

Apply asylum in Pakistan!

Shan Tuesday, 08 February 2022 03:59 PM

Its high time these mad dogs are wiped out for good.

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Court of Appeal grants bail on Hejaaz Hizbullah

Comments - 15

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

Two racing drivers arrested over Fox Hill tragedy

Racing event tragedy leaves seven dead including eight-year-old child

New Visa procedure implemented

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

A US “Kaputa”, a Lankan “Nariya” and a Presidential “Feast”

MIRROR CRICKET

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

TODAY'S HEADLINES

SL took minimal steps to punish officials who committed human rights abuses: US report

Iranian President’s visit Sri Lanka withstands western pressure

25 tons of solid waste disposed along Sri Pada route

Temperature rises to ‘Caution’ level

Sri Lanka secures third spot in South Asian Kurash Championship 2024

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Army forms committee to probe Diyatalawa Fox Hill Supercross accident

Indian cricket manager indicted for Legend Cricket League match-fixing allegations