Contempt of court case against Dilith Jayaweera and former ministers is recalled
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An alleged contempt of court case against Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera, former ministers Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila, Mahinda Pathirana, Asanka Nawaratne, and Sugeeshwara Bandara was recalled on 23 October 2026.
The case was taken up after the Fort Magistrate referred it to the Court of Appeal, with any objections regarding the issuance of notices to the named parties also to be raised.
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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.
- සිThis storyThe 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.
