Breaking News

A lawsuit against MR dismissed

01 Mar 2012 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A US District court has dismissed a lawsuit against Pesident Mahinda Rajapaksa over alleged war crimes committed during the war, foreign media reported.
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled that she must dismiss the suit against President Mahinda Rajapaksa because the Obama administration says he is immune from the litigation as a foreign head of state.

"The court does not take this step lightly," Kollar-Kotelly wrote. "The plaintiffs' complaint contains shocking allegations of human rights abuses and violations of United States and international law. The court's dismissal of this case is in no way a reflection of the merits of plaintiffs' claims or defendant's defenses. Rather, two centuries of case law and basic constitutional and statutory principles prevent this court from allowing plaintiffs' complaint to move forward at this time."

"This court is not in a position to second-guess the executive's determination that in this case, the nation's foreign policy interests will be best served by granting defendant Rajapaksa head of state immunity while he is in office," Kollar-Kotelly wrote.

The suit was brought by relatives of Tamil Tiger minorities and a humanitarian worker who was assisting them. The plaintiffs claim all were killed by government security forces under Rajapaksa's control.

Breaking News

A lawsuit against MR dismissed

Most Popular Articles

Breaking Down the Israel–Iran Conflict: What We Know So Far - Day 100

NIC mandatory for 2026 G.C.E. (O/L) exam applications: Examinations Department

2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule in Sri Lankan Standard Time

Senior lawyers challenge summons issued on High Court Judge

Mother wins three-decade legal battle over property against son

Major food supplier fined for selling expired products

Latest News

Former Chief Minister Shan Wijayalal de Silva granted bail

Diplomats gather in Colombo for Hail and Farewell Reception 2026

Commonwealth Lawyers’ Association backs BASL, opposes judicial retirement age amendment

‘Proposals on table, ball in Sri Lanka’s court’ – Envoy

Backlog of 1.1 million court cases in Sri Lanka : MP