A group of lawyers protested outside the Supreme Court premises this morning (Monday) demanding that the Chief Justice Mohan Peiris steps down.
The latter was appointed under controversial circumstances some years back after the incumbent Shirani Bandaranayake was removed by presidential decree. Peiris is said to still continue to provide advice to the former President Mahinda Rajapaksa - ENDS -
Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect wanted for the shooting inside the Aluthkade No.05 Magistrate’s Court premises which killed alleged underworld figure ’’Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’’ has been arrested in Nepal.
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