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Case against Mohan Peiris and two others fixed for June 16
The corruption case filed against one time Chief Justice and Attorney General Mohan Peiris and two others was fixed for further hearing on June 16 next year by Colombo's Chief Magistrate.
Mr. Peiris is charged with preparing a fraudulent report while he was the AG to prevent charges being filed against those who were involved in irregularities in the purchase of lands belonging to Lanka Electricity Company Pvt (Ltd.) (LECO).
A.H.M.D. Nawaz - a former Appeal Court Judge and former Solicitor General, and M.M.C Fernandinez - former LECO secretary are the other suspects in the case.
During today's hearing the Bribery Commission informed Chief Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne that the Supreme Court has issued an interim order suspending the hearing of the case.
The suspects have been accused of violating Section 70 of the Bribery Act.
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- July 11, 2024 - 1213 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 12, 2024 - 272 - 0
SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 10, 2024 - 272 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
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Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
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