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Land fraud case not going to another court
The withdrawal of the petition filed by the aggrieved party in the Fredrick Obeysekera land fraud case, seeking to transfer the case from the High Court to another court was allowed by the Court of Appeal.

In this case former Military Spokesman Sumedha Perera and former caretaker Sarath Wijewardena are indicted for claiming the land and property of Mr. Obeysekera by producing false documents.

Faiz Mustapha, counsel for the accused previously insisted on costs and amendment of the wording in the withdrawal motion, reserving the right to come before the court if the need arose in the future.

Dr. Ranjith Fernando, counsel for the aggrieved party agreed to proceed to a full inquiry if these conditions were insisted on. Mr Mustapha told court he will not insist on these conditions.

Deputy Solicitor General Y. Kodagoda said he will not stand in the way as the Attorney General did not oppose the application for transfer of the case, as they feel that in any event the High Court Judge will take the necessary steps to transfer the case after all that had transpired.

Dr. Ranjith Fernando agreed to withdraw the application for a transfer as he was convinced that at the end of the day justice will be seen to be done.
The Bench comprised Justices Andrew Somawansa and K. Wimalachandra.
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