Ranjan reads a BA degree while behind bars

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The Supreme Court was today informed that former Gampaha district Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake is currently reading a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree while behind bars.

President's Counsel Anura Meddegoda appearing for Ramanayake who is currently serving four years rigorous imprisonment, sought an order directing the prison authorities that adequate facilities be arranged him to access with online studies for the first year's second semester of BA degree program. Meddegoda said his client is pursuing a degree program offered by Open University of Sri Lanka.

President's Counsel made this request when the second contempt of court case was came before Supreme Court for inquiry.

Supreme Court two-judge-bench comprising Justice S. Thurairaja and Justice A.H.M.D. Nawaz referred the request for the attention of prison authorities.

On January 11, the Supreme Court convicted Ranjan Ramanayake for the offence of contempt of court and sentenced him to a term of four years rigorous imprisonment.

The second rule with contempt of court charges filed against Ranjan Ramanayake for allegedly making a derogatory statement regarding the Supreme Court was fixed for January 24.

The Supreme Court had served a rule pursuant to a complaint that Ranjan Ramanayake had made a comment on media regarding an ongoing case at Supreme Court in a manner of insulting and damaging the reputation of the judiciary. It is alleged that the former State Minister had allegedly insulted the Supreme Court by publicly prejudging a fundamental rights violation petition which was filed over the dissolution of Parliament on October last year. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

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Nevilsprmd Friday, 03 December 2021 03:30 PM

It's a good news. He is a one of the most essential figure for our future parliament. Best of luck

Tommy Friday, 03 December 2021 03:30 PM

Ranjan all the best. "Read" your BA Degree Well. You can take your exams in a air condition room all by your Self- sri Lankan style.

Boris Vanculenberg Friday, 03 December 2021 04:42 PM

Excellent, at least he knows the value of education. We are by your side Ranjan, keep going, one day you can rule this nation without corruption!!

Confused Friday, 03 December 2021 06:54 PM

... the reputation of the judiciary.... Ah but the reputation is a matter for others to judge depending on the actions of the judiciary. It is not natural justice to be jury and judge at once.

Abhaya Premawardena Friday, 03 December 2021 07:07 PM

ata pass netuwa kohomada degree karanne

Dilshan Perera Friday, 03 December 2021 07:09 PM

Very good.. congratulations! As for Sri Lanka's kangaroo courts and cesspit judiciary, everyone should insult and attack the judiciary and it's staff every opportunity they get!

Waco Friday, 03 December 2021 07:20 PM

Though I do not like this man, he spoke the truth and , hence in the Prison. Rouges like Rail and Ravi are at large.

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