Three-judge bench hears contempt case against Dilith Jayaweera and others
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A three-judge bench began hearing a contempt of court complaint filed by the Fort Magistrate on 11 November against MP Dilith Jayaweera, Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila, Sugishwara Bandara, Asanka Nawaratne, and Mahinda Pathirana.
Dinamina and Hiru News identified the court as the Court of Appeal, while Virakesari reported it as the High Court. The bench comprises Rohantha Abeysooriya, Chamath Morais, and Aditya Patabendige.
The complaint alleges contempt regarding the arrest and detention of former State Intelligence Service Director Suresh Sallay over the Easter Sunday attacks. Counsel for Gammanpila challenged how investigators determined the timing of an online statement.
After hearings on 11 and 12 November, the court scheduled further defense submissions and consideration of the Attorney General's submissions for 13 November.
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How the story developed
- සිதThe Court of Appeal adjourned the contempt hearing until November 13.
- සිதThe Court of Appeal began hearing the contempt case against six individuals including three politicians.
- සිThe Court of Appeal recalled the case involving Jayaweera and five former ministers.
- සිThe Court of Appeal scheduled the contempt case to be called again on October 23rd.
