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CA dismisses writ petition filed by MP Jayaweera

The Court of Appeal yesterday (30) dismissed the writ petition filed by leader of the Sarvajana Balaya Party, Dilith Jayaweera, MP, challenging the legality of a complaint lodged by the Colombo Fort Magistrate in connection with contempt of court proceedings initiated against him. A three-judge bench of the Court of Appeal, comprising President of the […]

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Cabinet spokesman explains why Thileepan statue was removed

Cabinet spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has said that the law does not permit the promotion of a proscribed organisation and that police had placed facts before a court before acting.

  • Cabinet spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa explained removal of Thileepan statue on 27 September
  • Laws prohibit promotion of banned organizations, including their symbols
  • Police provided facts to court before statue removal

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