Cartoon by @awanthaartigala . Leaked phone conversations between a politician and judicial officers with more details due to emerge has led to the interdiction of a Magistrate and inquiries into other judges even as the Sri Lankan public remain tantalised by these unfolding scandals. Weighty matters of governance are left discarded, the soaring cost of living […]
Contempt of court
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Sri Lanka: Lawyers challenge the Move to Pardon Convicted Criminal Rev. Gnanasara
Image: Rev. Gnansara known for his anti Muslim hate speeches an inciting violence. 30th January 2019. Lawyers for Democracy (LfD) is concerned by reports indicating a possible grant of presidential pardon to Rev. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara, who is well known for his aggressive conduct and inciting of violence, particularly communal hatred. Rev Gnansara has a […]
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Sri Lanka Bar Association condemns pro-Rajapaksa MP for casting aspersions on judiciary
Image: Weerawansa is a very close associate of Rajapaksa. The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has vehemently condemned MP Wimal Weerawansa for casting aspersions on the judiciary by hiding behind parliamentary privileges, which prevent him from being dealt with for contempt. [ Weerawansa is leading pro Rajapaksa propagandist.) A statement titled ‘deplores statement made by […]
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Contempt of Court in Sri Lanka : AG files 14 witnesses list against Minister Ramanayake
The Attorney General yesterday filed a list of 14 witnesses in the Supreme Court on the alleged offence of Contempt of Court against Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake. The Court fixed argument on 10, 11 and 12 December. The Bench comprised Chief Justice Priyasath Dep, Justices Vijith K. Malalgoda and Lalith Dehideniya. The Rule was already […]
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Contempt of court established: Gnanasara Thera sentenced to six years’ RI
The Court of Appeal yesterday found Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Atte Gnanasara Thera guilty on all four charges and sentenced to 19-year-rigorous imprisonment, to be served concurrently within 6 years, over his contemptuous behaviour inside the Homagama Magistrate’s Court on January 25, 2016. While handing out a 56-page judgement, Court of […]
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Ranjan Ramanayke case: Justice must prevail, even above the law
Image: Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake with Prof.Carlo Fonseka and Singer Sunil Perera outside the Supreme Court . (10 June, 2018) A two-judge bench has recommended to the Chief Justice that the Supreme Court should proceed with a case against Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake, accused of the crime of Contempt of Court over an alleged statement he made […]
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Sri Lanka: Weerawansa supporter sentenced for contempt of court
Image: Sudesh Premalal being taken to courts by prison guards. Colombo Fort Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne sentenced a supporter of National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansafor obstructing court proceedings. On January 24 when the Judge ordered to remand Weerawansa one of his supporters, Sudesh Premalal shouted in protest. He was immediate remanded and today judge […]
