Dr. Padeniya noticed by CA

The Court of Appeal today noticed Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) President Anuruddha Padeniya to be present in Court on May 22 in connection with the Contempt of the Court of Appeal.

The Bench comprising Justices Vijith K. Malalgoda (President) and S.Thurairaja also issued an interim order restraining him from committing, making or publishing further contemptuous statements or articles against the Court of Appeal until the conclusion of this case.

National Movement for Social Justice (NMS) Convenor Prof. Sarath Wijesuriya and the Puravesi Balaya Co-convenor Gamini Viyangoda filed the contempt application against Dr. Padeniya.

Counsel Upul Jayasuriya with Chandimal Rajapakse and Lakna Seniviratne instructed by Chitrananda Liyanage appeared for the petitioners. (S.S. Selvanayagam)