The travel ban imposed on parliamentarian Mahindananda Aluthgamage in a misappropriation case was temporarily lifted by the High Court today (Jun 04).
Aluthgamage has been accused of misusing funds worth Rs 3.9 million belonging to the Sri Lanka Freedom Workers Congress.
During today's court hearing, lawyer Kanchana Ratwatte appearing for the parliamentarian sought to lift the travel ban for his client to obtain medical treatment in Singapore from June 13 - 18.
Judge Aditya Patabendi while explaining his decision to lift the travel ban told open court that the Indian judicial system has considered the need to travel overseas as a fundamental right.
However, he noted that court must be informed before any individual involved in a case is required to travel overseas.
Meanwhile, Aluthgamage's lawyer asked court permission to further cross question Kahawage Douglas who provided evidence against his client who is the accused in the case.
In response, the Judge said that a decision on the request will be announced when the case is taken up for further hearing on July 25.
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.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
The Secretary of the Justice Ministry has been instructed by Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe not to gazette the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution dealing with the Presidential term, until the Presidential elections are held.
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