Thirteen new High Court Judges appointed

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa handed over the appointment letters to 13 new High Court Judges at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (03).

The new High Court Judges have been appointed on the basis of seniority, President Media Unit said. President mentioned to the judges that he expected to see the preservation of the independence of the judiciary, ensuring the rule of law in the country, and taking action to prevent delays in court proceedings.

List of new High Court Judges                                                           Previous Position

Mr. A.G. Aluthge – District Court Judge
Mr. R.R.J.U.T.K. Rajakaruna – District Court Judge
Mr. R.A.D.U.N. Ranatunga – Magistrate
Mr. T.M.C.S. Gunasekara – District Court Judge
Mr. M. Prabath Ranasinghe – District Court Judge
Mr. R.M.S.B. Chandrasiri – Chief Magistrate
Mr. R. Weliwatta – District Court Judge
Mr. G.L. Priyantha – Magistrate
Mr. A. Nishantha Peiris – District Court Judge
Mr. S.M.A.S. Manchanayake – District Court Judge
Mr. L. Chamath Madanayake – District Court Judge
Mr. V.M. Weerasuriya – Senior State Counsel
Mr. H.A.D.N. Hewawasam – Senior State Counsel