Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake has sought a court order to prevent his arrest over the bond scam on the grounds that he was preparing to contest upcoming Parliamentary elections
The former Minister has filed a Writ petition in the Court of Appeal seeking the order.
Among other reasons he has filed at about his plans to play a key role in preparing for elections for the UNP and that the Central Bank was not under his purview when the alleged transactions took place.
The Bench comprising Justices A.H.M.D.Nawaz , President Court of Appeal and Arjuna Obeysekere decided that petition can be supported tomorrow.
Arjun Aloysius two others have filed petitions.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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