Judge declines to sit on bench

Justice D.S.C.Lekamvasam a member of the Court of Appeal bench hearing the writ application seeking the release of General Sarath Fonseka declined to sit on the bench today citing “personal reasons.” He will be replaced by justice Anil Goonarathna.  

The Habeas Corpus application was filed on Thursday by Mrs. Anoma Fonseka seeking the Court to direct the Army Commander, Army Provost Marshal and Navy Commander to produce Gen. (Rtd) Sarath Fonseka to the Court to be dealt with according to law and to discharge him.
(SSS)