The ceremonial function to welcome President's Counsel Yasantha Kodagoda as the 47th President of the Appeal Court was held today (May 06).
Mr. Kodagoda who was previously serving as the Additional Solicitor General at the Attorney General's Department was appointed as Appeal Court President on March 28.
The newly-appointed Appeal Court President in his inaugral address condemnded the recent terrorist attacks and insisted that cases must be filed against the perpetrators of such crimes. He also pointed out that the responsible authorities must take steps to prevent such terrorist acts from taking place.
Further, he assured that he would implement a special mechanism to expedite the process of cases being heard before the Court of Appeal.
Bar Association of Sri Lanka President Attorney Kalinga Indatissa and Acting Attorney General Dappula de Livera were also present during today's ceremonial function.
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.
An interim order prohibiting Deshabandu Tennakoon from carrying out his duties as Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been issued by the Supreme Court.
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