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Notorius underworld figure Samantha Kumara Perera alias “IDH Sudda” and one of his associates who were found guilty for possessing and trafficking Crystal Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth – Ice) were yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment by the Colombo High Court. Following a lengthy trial, Colombo High Court Judge …
The Colombo District Court yesterday issued an injunction order preventing the Sri Lankan Freedom Party (SLFP) from implementing its decision to suspend the party membership of Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara.
Freemasons had challenged the policy, saying that it amounted to creating a discriminatory ‘blacklist’
The men had attacked a group of five people – including two tourists – who were stargazing near a Unesco World Heritage site in Hampi
The Colombo District Court today issued an interim order halting the move by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party to suspend MP Dayasiri Jayasekera from party membership.
A group of lawyers, led by Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Rajeev Amarasuriya, marched from the Supreme Court complex to the BASL head office to protest at the recent murder of an attorney and his wife in the Akuregoda area.
Independent writer Murray Hunter said that he believes he was improperly arrested by Thai police for articles he had written about Malaysia in his online newsletter
ChennaiChief minister MK Stalin on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his intervention in providing the legal status of registered Sri Lankan Tamil nationals sheltered in India up to January 9, 2015, and urged him to rescind earlier instructions that barred consideration of citizenship application…
Judge rules in government’s favour after charity failed to repay HK$61 million to public fund in the wake of a fraud scandal in 2024
Court will also rule on one acquitted defendant in city’s largest national security trial of 47 opposition figures over illegal ‘primary’ election
The Colombo High Court today (February 16) adjourned the hearing of the case against MP Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial “Krrish” deal, rescheduling it to February 19.
Baddegama Police on Saturday (14) night discovered the motor car used by the gunmen in the double murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama. Officers found the vehicle burnt and abandoned on a side road in the Mulkada area of Agaliya, which leads towards Akuratiya.
The proceedings of the newly established Second High Court established by the Judicial Service Commission to hear bribery or corruption cases will commence today.
Sri Lanka Police announced that four suspects have been identified in connection with the double murder of a lawyer and his wife in the Akuregoda area. They added that so far, twelve special investigation teams have been deployed to probe the shooting.
At a special meeting yesterday the Membership of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) decided to refrain from appearing in all cases in Courts throughout the country today in response to the recent killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda.
Members of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) have decided not to appear in courts across the country tomorrow (16) in protest and solidarity following the fatal shooting of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda.
The investigation into the brutal assassination of a lawyer and his wife has seen a major breakthrough.
The NPP Lawyers Association has strongly condemned the killing of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife, describing the incident as a grave attack on the legal profession and the rule of law in Sri Lanka.
Investigations into the brutal killing of lawyer Buddhika Mallawarachchi and his wife have taken a critical turn.
Opposition parties accuse the ruling coalition of keeping voters in the dark, fearing a fast track to environmental damage
Couple turned to court after failing to secure identification cards, but ruling not expected to set precedent, lawyer says
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The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the forthcoming two teacher recruitment examinations will be conducted in accordance with the relevant court decisions pertaining to the ongoing legal proceedings and further noted that, taking into consideration the requests received, steps have been taken to ma…
‘History will judge’ those in the film industry who do not speak out against the Gaza war, the Booker Prize winner says
‘Knowledgeable professionals should not do such immoral and unethical things,’ Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says
A lawyers association has filed a legal complaint against French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot over his accusations against UN Palestinian rights rapporteur Francesca Albanese regarding alleged remarks she made about Israel.
Kalutara High Court Judge Tamara Tennakoon sentenced three individuals to death today following a trial spanning 18 years for a murder committed in Waskaduwa.
It is truly a divine blessing, and indeed a rare privilege, to pen a review of the book on the Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Temple, Colombo, so ably authored by the distinguished Dr Subashini Pathmanathan. At first glance, the sight of this exquisitely produced volume called to mind the adage, “Do not judge a book by it…
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the forthcoming two teacher recruitment examinations will be conducted in accordance with the relevant court decisions pertaining to the ongoing legal proceedings and further noted that, taking into consideration the requests received, steps have been taken to make a reques…
Two people, including a woman, were shot dead this evening (13) in a shooting incident near a supermarket in Akuregoda, police said.
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has strongly condemned the fatal shooting of an Attorney-at-Law and his wife in Akuregoda on today (13) evening, describing the incident as a serious threat to the rule of law.
Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs and former White House counsel under Barack Obama, has announced her resignation from the bank, after newly unsealed files revealed her close personal relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The Wattala Magistrate’s Court has ordered that former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons, and two other suspects remain in custody until February 20.
The Colombo High Court has fixed the trial for the illicit assets case against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family members for April 27.
In a significant move to expedite legal proceedings against corruption, the Ministry of Justice and National Integration has begun converting four official residences previously occupied by former ministers into special High Courts.
Government must overcome three major challenges, including dealing with insurance issues tied to property rights and potential legal disputes, John Lee says
Kathy Ruemmler is the most high-profile banking exit after the release of the latest Jeffrey Epstein documents
US President Donald Trump has reversed a key Obama-era scientific ruling that underpins all federal actions on curbing planet-warming gases.
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Ruling limits state supervision of Chinese-controlled hub, prompting sovereignty warning from Washington and sharp rebuttal from Beijing
This review of a Supreme Court judgment (L.A. Sudath Rohana, W.L. Livera vs. Mohamed Cassim Mohamed Zeena, L.A. Sudharshana (SC H.C. C.A. L.A. NO. 111/2010])focuses on a critical procedural dispute regarding the mandatory requirements for notifying respondents when filing an appeal. The central issue is whether an a…
The Supreme Court yesterday terminated proceedings in nine Fundamental Rights petitions that challenged the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as Inspector General of Police (IGP), following his removal from office through a Parliamentary process.
Agriculture, Lands, Livestock and Irrigation Minister K. D. Lal Kantha stated that investigations into the allegations regarding Ambuluwawa will be conducted strictly in accordance with the law.
A case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others for allegedly taking Sathosa employees away from their duties, and instead, getting them engaged in political activities, was yesterday fixed for further trial on March 06 by the Colombo High Court.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s assurance that the rule of law will be firmly established in the country within this year will indeed be welcomed by all right-thinking and law-abiding citizens of this country. This indeed is one area where all past leaders had failed the nation. In fact, the leaders themselves …
Conglomerate says authorities have ‘advanced steps towards a forced exit’ of Panama Ports Company (PPC) and are preparing to transition port operations
Abby Binay (full married name: Mar-len Abigail Sombillo Binay-Campos) is a lawyer who has been mayor of Makati City since 2016. She was formerly the representative of Makati’s 2nd District from 2007 to 2016.
The Supreme Court has officially concluded the proceedings regarding the controversial 2024 appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as Inspector General of Police (IGP).
Investigation into firm’s governance could last six months, with one analyst warning of damage to bilateral ties
While it is relatively easy filing for divorce under today’s laws, the court must still consider complex factors of needs and matrimonial assets