Easter Sunday Attacks: Maithripala files writ petition against magisterial inquiry

• The former President is seeking a writ of certiorari quashing the notice issued by Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage dated September 16, 2022

By Lakmal Sooriyagoda

Former President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal challenging the magisterial inquiry and issuance of summons against him in connection with the Easter Sunday attack incidents.
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court had issued a notice directing former President Maithripala Sirisena to appear in court on October 14 in connection with a private plaint filed relating to Easter Sunday attacks.

 In his petition, the former President is seeking a writ of certiorari quashing the notice issued by Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage dated September 16, 2022.

Former President Sirisena alleged that the Magistrate has issued a notice ordering him to appear before court taking into consideration the inadmissible evidence and hearsay evidence relating to the Easter Sunday attacks. 

Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando and Jesuraj Ganeshan, a victim of Easter Sunday attack, had filed a private plaint before Magistrate’s Court urging to take legal action against the former President under section 298 of Penal Code for causing deaths by negligence.