Mohan Pieris’s Gross Misconduct And Dishonesty Exposed Before The SC
By Mudliyar -
Mohan Pieris’s gross misconduct and dishonesty is vividly exposed before the Supreme Court with some overwhelming evidence filed before the Court yesterday in the Fundamental Right Petition (SCFR 536/2010) that originally filed in September 2010 by the Senior Customs Officer, T R Ratnasiri, the Petitioner.
Nagananda Kodituwakku
Nagananda Kodituwakku
In this case Mohan Pieris’s dishonesty and misconduct, concerning the defrauding of 619 million rupees of Public Funds is exposed with some hard evidence produced by the Director General of Customs, cited as a Respondent in the case by way of Observations submitted on the Petition filed by the Petitioner, which states that the Attorney General, Mohan Peiris was directly responsible for this colossal loss of public funds with his dishonest act of deceiving not only the Director General of Customs but also the Supreme Court.
In the Motion filed before the Supreme Court yesterday by the Instructing Attorney appointed by the Petitioner, states that the life of the Counsel, Nagananda Kodituwakku, a British Lawyer, who had undertaken to present this case is under tremendous threat to withdraw from the case, which the Counsel had Complaint to the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and also to the Sri Lanka Police on 23rd January 2013, since arrived in Sri Lanka on 21st of January 2013 hoping to present this case. In the police complaint, that is also filed before the Supreme Court, the Counsel seeks police protection during his stay in Sri Lanka, and points his finger on Mohan Pieris if harmful action, if any, hatched against him, like a framed ‘accidental death’ or something similar, and the Counsel states further in the complaint that in such an event he suspects no other person but only Mohan Pieris, who faced a tremendous charge of misconduct and dishonestly in this case that is due to come up before the Supreme Court on 31st of January 2013.
Police (Mirihana, Colombo) Complaint ref: CIB (2)/ 52/332 of 23rd Jan 2013
I, Nagananda Kodituwakku, 58 years of age, Attorney-at-Law and Solicitor (England & Wales), domiciled in England and currently residing at 99, Subadrarama Road Nugegoda, Sri Lanka do hereby state as follows.
I have undertaken to support a very important Fundamental Rights Application (No 536/2010), which has been filed before the Supreme Court on 24th of September 2010. For a period of over 2 years and 4 months, this case has not been allowed to be supported before the Supreme Court due to numerous improper and inappropriate actions adopted by the Attorney General, expected to uphold the rule of law and not to protect and uphold the interests of fraudsters and cheats.
The fundamental reason for the inordinate delay and evasion of the supporting of the case is that, in this case, the gross professional misconduct and dishonesty of Mohan Peiris, (then the Attorney General), who is accused for deceiving Director General of Customs and the Supreme Court, is plainly exposed with irrefutable evidence, presented by way of ‘Observations’ made by the Director General of Customs. In this case, Mohan Peiris’s professional misconduct is further proved with the documentary evidence, including an affidavit by the Director General of Customs, which speaks for themselves of Mohan Peiris’s gross misconduct and dishonesty as a person who held a high profile public office. And in this case his improper actions and his connivance in defrauding a sum of Rs 519 million of public funds, with the knowledge and tacit approval of P B Jayasundara, the Finance Secretary, who is also cited in his personal Capacity, is plainly brought to light by the evidence presented by the Petitioner and the Director General of Customs.
I have visited Sri Lanka for more than 6 times to present this public interest litigation, yet, for the reasons set out above, and despite strong objections taken against the endless postponements, this case was never allowed to be presented, causing enormous pain and hardship to the Petitioner and his counsel.
In Sri Lanka, the Fundamental Rights Applications are of unique nature, and the Supreme Court is empowered to protect these rights of the citizens at all times. And this has been the very standpoint of the Supreme Court, which has held that the Fundamental Rights Applications are qualitatively different from other types of applications and hence warrants greater latitude with respect to their review and redress, in order to encompass the equitable jurisdiction exercised in these applications.
When this case was expected to be supported on 05th October 2012, due to an apparent threat posed to my life, I was forced to move for a date and return to England on 26th September 2012, after having made a complaint to the Police on 25th Sep 2012.
Now this case is re-fixed for support on 31st of January 2013, in a backdrop where the accused, Mohan Peiris himself has accepted the appointment to the office of the Chief Justice, with a scant respect or regard whatsoever to the Rule of law and moral integrity. Since supporting of this Fundamental Right Action would pose an imminent threat to the very survival of Mohan Peiris at the office of the Chief Justice, once again there is a serious threat posed to my life, with a clear warning, not to appear in the case. I have already reported this matter to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK and the British High Commission in Colombo, before returned to Colombo on 21st of January 2013. And just after my arrival, I received another email yesterday by somebody identified themselves as ‘Deshapremi’ with the following warning.
‘Chilling Warning’ – You have refused our warning and returned to Sri Lanka at your own risk. Appearance in the case against the CJ, against our advice will bring an END with fatal results.
In this background, I am contemplating to make an application to lay by the matter against Mohan Peiris, however, with the Petitioner’s legal rights reserved to support the case, once the Rule of Law in the country is duly restored.
I am making this complaint seeking appropriate measures be taken to protect my life during my stay in Sri Lanka, and if harmful action, if any, hatched against me, like a framed ‘accidental death’ or something similar, I have only one person to be suspected and held responsible for any such act, that is Mohan Peiris.
Nagananda Kodituwakku
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Ben Hurling - January 29, 2013
10:15 am
See, the appointment was made by President of Srilanka. See the so called leader with wisdom acts for the folks of the Island.
If the bugger had a brain the size of needle head, is it wise at all to appoint a candidate with this kind of corrupt records ?
This is the wisdom of MARA having collected experience for the last 40 years being in lanken parliament….
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Sumudu - January 30, 2013
12:09 am
If thees allegations are true he is eminently qualified for his roll as CJ.
Len - January 29, 2013
10:31 am
Under the MARA regime?
AMT - January 29, 2013
4:22 pm
Len – Well said. Most ideal person to be the CJ.
B Ganendra - January 29, 2013
10:46 am
To whom are u saying, even if Mohan Peris or anyone from his cabinet would go on killing the innocent citizens in the country, this megalomanic president would just say something palatable instead of doing the essentials.
Now with the newly appointed one for their bunch, things could go nice for them but for the entire nation ?
People would call hiim soon Nation^s curse. No doubt. But they are caught, as nothing can be done now.
Samson - January 29, 2013
10:47 am
This isn’t an issue where its okay for any of us to even consider a joke about. Mr Kodituwakku is brave an honourable lawyer unlike many other, with his selfless attitude to life is putting his own life in risk doing what no ordinary man would do to correct the justice system of a country that has been regarded as a ‘lawless state’ by proving how unsuitable and thug like the new CJ is. These threats made to his life should not be looked upon lightly by any of us as this gives all of us an insight into what kind of indivudual the Mohan Peris is. The work done by Mr Kodituwakku should recieve our support and be commended to ensure that justice is served to those who disobey the law, therefore proving what a joke and fraudster the CJ Mohan Peris really is.
Vik - January 29, 2013
11:08 am
Yes indeed, this is NOT a joke and Ones that would make it a joke should be really sick.
On the other hand, many would not grasp it because it is the country^s president who appointed MP as the next CJ. Presidents in general have good advisers before them being fallen onto decisive appointments.
Ann - January 30, 2013
8:24 am
When one reads :
AND WHEREAS the Counsel has returned to Sri Lanka on 21st of January 2013 to discharge his
professional obligations to the Petitioner, who had been unable to find any other Counsel to present his case, after having reported the recurrent threats to his life (beginning from the month of
September 2012) to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK
about the unwillingness of any other lawyer to appear in this case
and
AND WHEREAS on 27th March 2012 the bench included Dep J, who on 30th
Sep 2011 had clearly indicated his unwillingness to hear the case, and accordingly the matter was postponed for 02nd July 2012
about the behaviour of SC judges as recorded in a petition before SC
do we need any more proof that it’s all make believe set up – the courts, parlaiment, officialdom, businesses, the executive – warts and all.
And this also points finger at Upul Jayasuriya who seems to think he can do a better job than outgoing president of BASL, as well.
All we can say is we hope this brave lawyer, who also wrote some pieces to CT keeping faith in the President to correct himself in the impeachment will not be harmed and the petitioner will be speared too.
As for trusting the judicial and other systems which claim to protect us, we would be fooling ourselves as these are all but clear evidence of systematic and all pervasive injustice, across all aspects of life.
After more than 100 years, each of us, the ordinary citizens in the country, are treated no better than Silindu in Baddegama was, and who lucidly chronicled that injustice and underlying inequality? A foreigner with a sympathetic and sensitive touch. pathetic!!!
anaperera - January 29, 2013
11:31 am
For Mr. Kodituwakku to come forward on behalf of the peace-loving Sri Lankans and file a case against the illegal and illegitimate Cheeky Cheap Justice is a huge risk for his own life as well as to his immediate family members as things have happened for all those go against and talk against the Rajapakses the dictatorial and uneducated criminal family. This Mr. Kodituwakku should be brave and bold enough to fight against the aspirations of the “REMAINING DICTATOR IN THE WORLD”. I say so as all the other dictators have been killed like dogs by their own people and/with support from Democratic countries and this thrives due to the weakness of the Opposition and gullible poor masses majority of whom living in rural areas who get only GOSL’s highly biased News. All our good wishes to this extremely brave Sri Lankan Lawyer and please take extra precautions when leaving and coming to your Sri Lankan residence as you have given your address. I think it is better if you avoid that address during your stay in this “CRIMINAL COUNTRY” which was really a beautiful one with smiling people. The peace-loving Sri Lankans wish to see that we go back to that period. We don’t mind even if we have to queue up for food, rice barriers, drink tea without sugar, eating yams instead of bread and rice, etc. etc. as long as there is peace of mind and very much less crimes like killings and corruption by the Politicians and Government Officials. We could have expected this if the real winner was elected at the last Presidential elections but for our fate, the computer jilmarts and other frauds like removing ballots crossed for Gen. Fonseka made the results upside down. Only two bundles marked for Gen. Fonseka are found but there would have been over hundreds of bundles removed and an equal number of bundles exchanged at the counting centres or in other places as they had their own people manning all those places. GOSL knows that over 66% of the population are against and that is the reason why they are doing all other tactics to suppress an uprising but the day an uprising comes up, even the innocent general public will join and protest against the dictatorial family like what happened in countries. It will be another Libyan type victory for the Sri Lankans.
Ronny - January 29, 2013
11:47 am
YOU ARE A VERY BRAVE MAN. BUT I FEEL SORRY FOR YOU, AS WHOEVER STANDS IN THE WAY OF THIS JUGGERNAUT IS SWIFTLY DEALT WITH AND NOTHING COMES OUT OF IT. EXAMPLES; SF AND CJ. THE 100′S OF JOURNALISTS INCLUDING LASSANTHA, AND FREDRICA. WELLIAMUNA THE UPHOLDER OF JUSTICE, THE MANY POLITICIANS FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE DIVIDE, THE NUMEROUS ORDINARY CITIZENS OF THE COUNTRY, THE LIST GOES ON. IF YOU ARE NOT DONE AWAY WITH THEN YOU WILL BE DUMPED IN THE DUST BIN OF HISTORY WITH LITTLE CHANCE OF RAISING YOUR HEAD. I AM GLAD THE YOU HAVE MADE A COMPLAINT ON YOUR ADVERSARY PRIOR TO ANY EVENT. ONE REDEEMING FACTOR AND SAVING GRACE IS THAT YOU HAVE THE “BRITISH SYSTEM” AS A FALL BACK. MAYBE THIS WILL BE A BULWARK TO THEIR ATTEMPTS. BEST OF LUCK. WE AWAIT YOUR SUCCESFUL ENDEAVOURS AS THE PROVERBIAL ‘CAN OF WORMS’ MUST BE EXPOSED.
MAHADANAMUTHA - January 29, 2013
12:08 pm
Mr.Kodituwaku, we are with you. Go ahead. God Bless you.
PT Dinal - January 29, 2013
1:14 pm
One of the charges against CJ SB was that there was a case against her husband. Now MP himself has a case against himself, it would be better if he resigns or stays at home.
Safa - January 29, 2013
2:26 pm
… and Wimal Weerawansa had been BRAYING like an ASS/DONKEY against the legal Chief Justice saying that it is very unethical and she should resign as CJ as there is a case against her husband which is ofcourse very questionable as to who gave the instructions for those transactions. Anyway, now this same Weerawansa is silent about the bribery case which is not against a family member of Mohan Peiris but against MOHAN PEIRIS. Wimal, where are the ethics now! Have those gone out along with your lemon puffs! Safa’s comment is very correct and Mohan Peiris and all those who Impeached the CJ and appointed Mohan Peiris as the illegal, unethical and illigitimate CJ have no place to hide their faces.
Ronny - January 29, 2013
8:13 pm
This is unbelievable and unimaginable. How come President appoint a man, against whom a serious charge of dishonesty and gross misconduct is pending before the Supreme Court, to the office of the CJ. DGC’s observation on the Petition filed by the Petitioner simply stump the Mohan Peiris giving third umpire no chance. Mohan Peiris’s appointment to the office of the CJ is disgrace to the entire Judiciary now under the absolute control of the Executive President.
Dayan - January 29, 2013
2:35 pm
It looks like you have in fact put the President between a rock and hard face and he will behave aggressively. Thief Judge was his choice, appointed iaw the rules but in reality propped up by those 3 dastardly committee of MPs one of which was Ranil I believe. So, is the President and the 3-goons going to volunteer to be impeached by the parliamentary jokers. We have to wait and see, but the writer beware!
bonaparte - January 29, 2013
4:29 pm
Sri Lanka is a FAILED STATE under the full control of three musketeers and their cronies. This news item published with credible facts proves a very valid point; the right person who would tirelessly defend the lawless regime is chosen to head the Judiciary over others, where the other judges of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal are forced to sacrifice their moral integrity and are made to extend their support to Mohan Peiris, apparently under duress threat or promise.
Elmore Pereira - January 29, 2013
5:01 pm
What happened to the so-called learned professionals in the professional bodies in the country. What went wrong with their integrity. It is hard to believe why they simply allow just a handful of crooks to insult the intelligence of all Lankans, keeping almost all print media organizations under their grip and control.
Puj - January 29, 2013
5:09 pm
It seems that the people in this country is simply deaf and blind
Prakash - January 29, 2013
5:11 pm
Well done, Mohan Peiris, keep going, you have proven qualification for the job, and you are the right person for the job.
steve - January 29, 2013
5:20 pm
The CJ is a heroine who lived up to her name.She is not thrash like the guttersnipes who stabbed her.She left without her pension having fought a ruthless uneducated thug on her FEET and not on her KNEES.History will record all this and as a Buddhist Iam confident that another door will open for her soon
It is well known that the WATAWALA report wanted the remaining units sold less 5 % and there is nothing wrong in buying an apartment for her sister in Australia who had sent money using that discount which was available to all. It was said by her that Asoka Silva also bought one. The supreme men who are there in the den of thieves glossed over that section.ALL THIS WAS DONE ON INSTRUCTIONS FROM MR AND AS S.L. GUNASEKERA SAID THE CLOWNS ONLY JUMPED TO THE HEIGHTS INDICATED FOR THEM TO CONTINUE.SATHYA JAYGANIWI MUNDA HENA WADIWE MEVENI APARADA KARAMA.
IAM NOT WASTING WORDS ON THIEF CHEAP JUSTICE MOHAN PEIRIS.THAT HE HAS NO SELF RESPECT LIKE ASOKA SILVA IS SO CLEAR.Mr Nagananda Kodituwakku is another brave man and hope he will not be murdered.
Rani de Silva - January 29, 2013
7:01 pm
Yes absolutely, she fought it to the end. She proved to the world that the rule of the law of country should be given its due place. Unfortunately the ruler of the country is not educated enough, respectful enough,not learnt enough to work with the compliance of the rule of the law. He is said to be a law graduate, but the manner he treated the country^s CJ is no means fair.
Samson - January 29, 2013
9:37 pm
He is unpredictable. All these prove again and again.
Sumudu - January 29, 2013
11:57 pm
Case against MP is only an allegation – it must be proved, as much
as is required against the 14 charges leveled against SB. So MR thinks
he is suitable and will ensure that the allegation is not taken till
CJ service is ended! Q.E.D
punchinilame - January 29, 2013
7:19 pm
Without a doubt Gota is behind this “Deshapremi” threat. Gota is the executioner in the Rajapaksa brotherhood. Exposing Mohan Pieris as a mega thief is fraught with serious danger to the accusers. Mr Kodituwakku is a brave man indeed. What Sri lanka needs is s few more such brave men to take the Rajapaksa dictator to task.
Piranha - January 29, 2013
7:56 pm
My name is Vikum Kodituwakku, 22 years of age and the eldest of Nagananda Kodituwakku’s children. I would like to thank everybody who have shown his or her support and commented on this article. My dad is my hero; he is a very inspirational figure in my life. He is a loving father and a Sri Lankan who never gave up on his mother nation. For most that may be unaware of this is now the second time he has received threats to his life in his legal career, in 2001 he also received threats to his life and of his children during another fraudulent case. As I have mentioned before he never gave up on his motherland and believed in doing what is right. This is evident through his actions in returning to undertaking the case mentioned above in 2010, which holds the current CJ Mohan Peris guilty of dishonesty, misconduct, concerning the defrauding of 619million rupees of public funds. Yet again his actions have resulted him receiving further death threats to his life.
I admire my father’s courage and bravery he has shown during the proceedings of this case, which at one point resulted in him having to abandon the case during September 2012 and return to the UK for his own safety. Yet his persistence and belief in doing what’s right as a Sri Lankan he carried on forth with the case. Which has now resulted on another threat to his life with the hearing just days away (31st Jan).
Is this what would happen to any of us if we were to stand up against this MR distatorship?
We as Sri Lankans need to stand up against these corrupt, power drunk tyrants who call themselves our leaders and therefore support brave and selfless people like my own father, Nagananda Kodituwakku, to make change in what is now classed as a ‘lawless state’.
Please keep showing your support and interest in this case as my dad; Nagananda Kodituwakku will very much appreciate everyone’s support.
Dad I am with you all the way.
Vik - January 29, 2013
9:16 pm
Vik
In this dispiriting period of darkness your father’s brave decision to confront an evil regime in it’s own den, is indeed laudable and reasuring for all in this country who are daily exposed to the effects of abuse and misconduct by the appointment tainted individuals to important posts as in the case of Mohan Peris as CJ.
Uthungan - January 29, 2013
10:43 pm
I very much hope that his hard work does not go unrecognised, nor will it be disregarded and will eventually help bring justice in our beautiful little island we love and call Sri Lanka
Vik - January 29, 2013
11:13 pm
If indeed you are Mr. K’s son, you are a very lucky son. You can share your honest appreciation and pride of being the son of a man who does things which he and a very very large majority of people all over the world think right.
How many son’s can be like you ? hon. Namal R may say he is proud about his father but do we all share his pride? No as it’s a hollow pride.
take care of your father, as this honour comes with real dangers, and we need people like your father, now and in future…
anaperera - January 30, 2013
5:14 am
Thank you for your kinds words. These threats in his career has effected our family, specially in 2001 when we had to flee Sri Lanka and immigrate to the UK. Every time i come back to visit Sri Lanka i realise how much i miss it. My dad is a man who is not easily intimidated by threat to his life, as he has dealt with issues as such all through his career whilst fighting for the right side of the law. So i believe he will be able to succeed and i am glad to see so many people are showing their belief in him. Thank you again for all your support.
Vik - January 30, 2013
9:56 am
Son, your father is a great son of the country. He is not comparable to Rajapaskses. Let^s hope truth will succeed in term of this filed case.
Ann - January 30, 2013
1:39 pm
Startling revelations of this case is food for thought for all the judges who conveniently sacrifice their moral integrity and did welcome this Cheat as their Head, making the judiciary a laughing stock in this country. First they ruled that the whole impeachment process was unlawful and the Lady CJ remains stand as the legitimate CJ. And then these very same judges had the audacity to surrender their morale integrity wholeheartedly and to betray the trust place in them by the people of this country under pressure. Shame mother Lanka. All this only show that this is truly a five star democracy, where deception rules the nation with total impunity.
Wipula - January 30, 2013
1:36 am
Another classic case which help the world leading democracies to declare this country is a FAILED STATE.
Ranatunga - January 30, 2013
1:40 am
I can remember one fellow layer saying that Mohan Peiris summoned all the judges in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, one by one to the CJ’s Chamber, that is before the ceremonial sitting and compelled them to support him, having promised them Mercedes Bens in recognition of their solidarity. yet those who respect their morality and had insight declined his request, but attended the ceremonial sitting under compulsion. This case seems to be a good lesson for those who compromise their integrity, to all powerful Mohan Peiris. As someone had rightly said, now we have a ‘Executive Judiciary’.
lanka - January 30, 2013
2:23 am
We backed the President Rajapakse to the hilt even uttering lies on his behalf but now we are looking like fools. MR is leaking in his jungy for having replaced Shirani with this blackguard who obviously has no selfrespect. If Mohan Peiris had any self respect would he have crept into this position like a rat knowing well it is all illegal? Asoka Silva is the other rat who had no selfrespect but Mohan is a vile bloke. Sarath & Asoka and now this crook Mohan will decimate the once proud judiciary we had.
Dasarath V Jayasooriya - January 30, 2013
2:40 am
Naganada
Your taking on this case despite risks involved is admirable. Your life has purpose.
Dulan
Dulan - January 30, 2013
5:04 am
OH SAMSON OH SAMSON THE MEDAMULANA THUG IS NOT A LAW GRADUATE.HE WAS THE LIBRARY CLERK AT THE JAYAWARDENAPURA UNI AND AFTER HIS FATHER’S DEATH HE WON BECAUSE THE FATHER WAS A GOOD MAN. HE MUST BE SPINNING IN HIS GRAVE TODAY SEEING HIM AS A THIRD CLASS VINDICTIVE PARIAH WITHOUT ANY SCRUPULES.WHEN HE CAME TO PARLIAMENT AS A MARK OF RESPECT TO THE FATHER MRS B IN APPRECIATION FOR WHAT THE FATHER DID TO WALK AWAY WITH SWRD SPOKE TO THE PRINCIPAL OF LAW COLLEGE AND PUT HIM IN.HE DID NOT SIT FOR ENTRANCE TO THE LAW COLLEGE LIKE BULLA AND US.
HIS SON THE SYNTHETIC LAWYER ABUSED HIS FATHER’S POSITION AND SAT THE LAW EXAMS IN A SEPARATE AIR CONDITIONED ROOM WITH A COMPUTER BY HIS SIDE.THESE ARE THE HONEST FELLOWS.
SO SAMSON I HOPE YOU GOT THE PICTURE RIGHT AS WE DID NOT HAVE THAT LUCK
KALU COAT - January 30, 2013
6:00 am
There is still hope in Sri Lanka. There are people to fight for justice. Not all is lost. Hats off to Mr. Naganantha Kodithuwakku.
Ayanthe - January 30, 2013
6:14 am
God save Sri Lanka’s Judicial system
wijeweera - January 30, 2013
6:36 am
Mr Kodituwakku, What you are doing is very brave and commendable. The lawless state needs more people like you to bring justice to the judicial system. We believe in you!
Jan - January 30, 2013
9:47 am
People like Mr. Kodituwakku still gives the rest of the nation hope in saving the judicial system. We believe in you and appreciate you work.
Charlie - January 30, 2013
10:03 am
Attorney General in a statement published in the print media said yesterday that he is committed to uphold the rule of Law and the fundamental rights of the people guaranteed in the Constitution. Surely this case is a acid test to test his moral integrity now.
Damith - January 30, 2013
11:22 am
President Mahinda Rajapksha,
Get an immediate action against CJ. How you appoint a man with serious charges of dishonesty and misconduct?
D Perera - January 30, 2013
11:28 am
Most judges in the Supreme Court thought that Rajapakse would instal the rule of law in the country and instal the most suitable person accepted by all learned judges to be the CJ or Al least a senior credible judge like Shirani Tilakwardena J, who simply help Rajapakse to get rid of Shirani B. Sarath Silva, who was made to believe that Rajapakse would appoint Shirani T as the CJ, did everything under the sun, to get right of the CJ. But his and his compatriot Shirani T’s dream never came true. yet, the fire is not settled yet, and when the right time comes the disgruntled judges will show Mohan Peiris the door.
Kalupahana - January 30, 2013
12:01 pm
President, Please take your hand off the judiciary. Respect the rule of law
D Perera - January 30, 2013
12:01 pm
Sad, Sad, Sad, Mother Lanka is bleeding, as no one with right mind to save her.
Wajira - January 30, 2013
12:04 pm
Weerawansa said that Lady CJ if she had some degree of morality should step down as her husband was charged before Court. What these preachers have got to say now. The man they appointed is probably the worst man ever appointed as the CJ. GL Peiris, Weerawansa, Rajitha Senarathna, Priyadharshana Yapa, where are you now. People demand you to make your stand on this cheat, Mohan Peiris, known to the whole world. You may some time deceive some people, but you cannot deceive all the people at all the time.
Arunashantha - January 30, 2013
12:29 pm
Recent incidents prove that there is no rule of law in the country. President Rajapakse cannot deny that he not aware of the case pending against Mohan Peiris in the Supreme Court. In the Parliamentary Hansard record of 18th July 2012 fully expose this particular case against Mohan Peiris.
Fedricks - January 30, 2013
12:35 pm
Donkey President is naive and silly decision maker. That is further becoming clear with the new appointment of MP as COUNTRY^S CJ.
His 40 year experience in lanken politics contain more corruption filled issues than anything else, not even good enough to become a minister of earlier times in SRILANKA. Today the ministers appointed by him are either robbers, drug dealers or rapists. This is the saddest reality in our motherland – that is current captured by a bunch of palhoru – rascals.
CBK is very right to call the bunch – uncultured rascals.
Ann - January 30, 2013
1:31 pm
We never thought that the most popular President in Sri Lanka ever would fall into such a low class to appoint such a dishonest man, with so many serious charges pending against him, as the Chief Justice of Sri Lanka.
Susanthika - January 30, 2013
1:25 pm
It looks as if could work for his waterloo. wait and see. Days are numbered.
Ann - January 30, 2013
1:41 pm
The national daily, Ceylon Today, on Sunday 27th Jan 2013 came out with the most appropriate heading regarding the appointment of a proven CHEAT to the post of Chief Justice which read as follows. MOHAN PEIRIS: JUSTICE FROM THIS CHIEF JUSTICE?
Nandasiri - January 30, 2013
1:35 pm
This country is in dear need of people like Mr Kodituwakku, his bravery on taking this case is truly commendable. Sri Lanka is a great nation with so much potential; it’s the thuggish crude manner of the leaders that let it down. MP you are a disgrace to humanity, and a waste of space in this world. When an idiot gets a taste of power his greed to maintain that overrides everything.
Nimal - January 30, 2013
1:57 pm
Let this be the start of a revolution, we as the people of Sri Lanka have the right to move forward as a country. It’s so shameful to see a country degrade away at the hands of the head of state. Mr. Kodituwakku I salute you, in all my years I have never come across a lawyer who has such determination and courage to take on such a dangerous case alone. You are a true inspiration to the motherland, but please proceed with caution. This must be a very difficult time for your family.
Roshan - January 30, 2013
2:10 pm
These kind of articles give me hope, hope that there are some righteous people in Sri Lanka. Mr Kodituwakku, I am sure I speak for the nation when I say we are all behind you. My thoughts are with your family, I can only imagine what they are going through.
Aruna - January 30, 2013
2:20 pm
The judiciary system has got nothing but a arse kissing puppet (Mohan Peris) who were appointed as the CJ by the puppeteer himself in this case being Mahinda Rajapksha, so he could run the show as he pleases. The unity of us Sri Lankans together with those who are brave as Mr. Kodituwakku will enable the country to be reinstated as a law abiding state.
Jaya - January 30, 2013
2:54 pm
What a pathetic excuse of a government Sri Lanka has. A man should never have to risk his life for justice. They say what goes around comes around, so with that in mind MR we are all eagerly waiting for the bitter end of your dictatorship. Appointing disgraceful low life like MP to make your life in the judiciary system easier is just sad and degrading. We are aware of the torment that the previous CJ, SB, had to go through by the hands of your goons outside her house. Your actions couldn’t be more transparent, your name is tarnished and worthless, all respect you think you have is lost. You are an embarrassment to the country, to your family and to your self. I can only wish for more morally strong and correct people like Mr Kodituwakku to help us achieve what we all desire, a safe and just motherland.
Prakash - January 30, 2013
3:26 pm
What happened to the bunch called ‘Lawyers Collective’, it looks as if they have staged a sham protests just for fun with 48 hours break declared and then returned to the den for hibernation for another two weeks or so. They have now completely forgotten the Lady CJ, who was unlawfully removed, and now back at their usual practice of sucking the blood of innocent litigants. Let the God bless this bunch of ‘peoples’ lawyers’ who charge nothing less few lacks to appear in human rights violation cases. What moral support this group provides to this lawyer who, seems singlehandedly fighting this case against Mohan Peiris.
Weerasekara - January 30, 2013
3:29 pm
So it seems the 2nd Impeachment is due within 4 wks – according to the latest sources. …
All these are because the leader of the country today is pragmatist, political veteran, cardboard lawyer, Tsunami Embezzler, Contract Killer, Srilanken Polpot, reelected through vote rigging/computer manipulations… and and
Ann - January 30, 2013
3:42 pm
I was wondering why those thugs clogged at the Supreme Court entrance cheered both Mohan Peiris (on his first day of arrival at the Supreme Court after accepting the unlawful appointment as the head of the judiciary) and Wijedasa Rajapakse BASL President. The BASL head cleared my doubt with his post conduct (after Mohan Peiris’s resumption of duties as CJ). Now these people happily eat and drink, as if nothing untoward had happened. The absolute silence of the BASL in this particular matter due to come up before the Supreme Court only shows that BASL is nothing more than a body of irrelevant bunch of selfish and disintegrated people who are prepare to compromise their integrity for private gain. God bless BASL.
Kitchilan - January 30, 2013
4:33 pm
My dad, you are an exeptional dad and I love you so much.. I am very worrid about you and I really want you to drop everything there and come back home!! You can’t single-handedly achieve the goal you are aiming at, in a country where your sacrifice will not be recognised by the majority of people over there… Please think about our plight without you and please.. come back home now!!!!
Oshi duwa xx
Oshini Kodituwakku - January 30, 2013
5:14 pm
Dear Oshini Duwa ,
i can feel the pain & anguish you and your family going through , you are right , majority of people in SL do not and will not appreciate your dad’s bravery act , sadly it’s a fact. Oshini Duwa there is one positive aspect of the story though , your Dad is a British national and he has informed the British authority and local public about the impending danger.
i doubt the junta will go after your dad this time , but certainly in the future , when this drama is over , make every effort to keep him away from SL.
You may be aware of Kumar Gunaratnam sordid affair , Junta was after him , but Australian government timely intervention miraculously saved his life from certain death. So please inform your local MP as well as British foreign office about the real situation he is in .i wish him a safe return.
May God bless your Dad & your family!
srilal - January 31, 2013
1:40 pm
Dear Oshini Duwa.
We as Sri Lankan Sinhalese are greatful for your dad, you and his family for coming foreward to tell the truth as to what corruptions are going in Sri Lanka.
Last week the crook got down a 350,000 Rolls Royce paying only 30% of tax.
The rest of the 70% was not paid due to frauduntly altering the cost of the car. This is the way he run our country.
Please don’t get scared as since British Embassy besides your father….he is in good hands.
Please tell him to hire a private security firm, if he feels that there is a threat to his life. Also make sure that his GPS monitors his whereabouts when he travels. Also there are bullet proof vests in the market where he could get one and a security alarm system that activates when he is nin danger.
I hope and pray both your dad, you and his family are in safe hands.
Bye.
Jayantha - February 4, 2013
8:43 pm
As a person supported Mahinda Rajapakse and his brother Gotabhaya throughout their campaign s against the anti – Sri Lankan elements, I am at a loss to understand what has happened to their right thinking process. We never knew of this Joker Mohan P wiho has proven himself as an Aritta Keevndu Perumal who had destroyed the great king Rajasinha the First. Mohan Peris never knew Mahinda Chinthanaya. He has been cheating the LAW itself throughout. We are sad about both MR and GR. This cheat of a Chief Justice is bound to destroy all the hard won stuggels by the poor soldiers and the people of this country in no time purely for personal gains ! Remember, not only the lnternational community but all our forefathers and all those who have been sacrificing their lives for the country are watching each and every step of yours ! not at the Joker Mohan P who no integrity
Pasan Herath - January 30, 2013
6:22 pm
What kind of justice Srilankans can expect from a barbaric regime. Poor country is in hands of Flock of Donkeys. Now Rajapaksha has appointed a fraudster utterly dishonest moppet to shake the law and order in the country the way he wants. This is utterly disgusting. This is what happened when the people keep silence for wrongdoing. I salute to the one and only patriotic man Mr Kodituwakku who has come forward to save at least the justice in the country. My blessings are always with you. You are a real inspiration to the whole wide world.
Shyam
Shyam - January 30, 2013
10:38 pm
Bertolt Brecht’s “Caucasian Chalk Circle” is being staged with real characters with CJ himself playing the role of Azdak. The “Governor” has cleared him and the cases before him piling up day by day.
The only difference between Azdak of Caucasian Chalk Circle and “Azdak” of Hulftsdorp is that “Azdak” of Hulftsdorp is compelled to sit in judgement of cases against him.
This will be the best test in the world on Principles of Natural Justice. The out come will demonstrate whether the “Law is an ass” or not.
The Professional - January 31, 2013
4:00 am
I would like to place before the Azdak of Hulftsdorp the issue raised by Minister Wimal Weerawansha for an interpretation. Minister WW stated during his speech in the Impeachment Debate that “like Eve was created from a rib of Adam, the judiciary was created by the parliament”. (About 25-years ago his party wanted to destroy the parliament, which he now says supreme.)
While watching him on TV I thought otherwise. That is the Parliament, Judiciary and the Executive were created from bones, flesh and blood of people of the country, whose sovereignty is inalienable.
“Azdak” of Hulftsdorp,
Over to you for an interpretation.
The Professional - February 1, 2013
3:33 am
ALL THESE HAPPENINGS OF THE RECENT PAST; INJUSTICES, THUGGERY, ASSAULTS,FRAUDS,CORRUPTION,AND BLATANT HYPOCRISY,IN MY OPINION ARE JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERGE. WE ARE IN FOR A FURTHER DELUGE OF TOTAL ANARCHY AND BRUTALISM.WHY DO YOU THINK THE TRIUMVIRATE IMPORTED RIOT MATERIAL FOR OVER 300 MILLION? WHY DO YOU THINK THEY APPOINTED A FURTHER 13 DIG’S TO THE POLICE FORCE? WHY DO YOU THINK THEY INCREASED THE POLICEMENS ALLOWANCES? THEY ARE GIRDING THEIR LOIN CLOTHS TO FIGHT AND ANNIHILATE ALL OPPOSITION TO THEIR AUTOCRATIC DICTATORSHIP. THERE IS NOTHING YOU AND I CAN DO EVEN IF WE STAND ON OUR HEADS DESPITE THE BRAVE TYPES TRYING THEIR BEST TO EXPOSE THE ROGUE REGIME WE ARE BEING RULED BY.
LONE RANGER - January 31, 2013
4:16 am
At this moment thare are about 70 comments applauding Mr Kodituwakku’s courage. There was similar support for CJ-SB a few weeks ago. Now the point is this; what are we going to do if Mr K is harmed or if threats multiply and he is forced to flee the country?
I have been trying hard to argue that scolding, criticising etc is very inadequate. People must get together to organise and function with long term perspectives about ACTION to turn back the juggernaut and protect democracy. No need to broadcast what you are doing; I just hope commnetators are not limiting themselves to words – which are cheap and easy.
Kumar David - January 31, 2013
5:52 am
Absolutely true, what can we do !
LONE RANGER - January 31, 2013
8:25 am
Yes,what can we do? How can we mobilise ourselves as ordinary citizens across ethnic and religious lines to put an end to this crazy regime?the anglican archbishop has called on people to get together at the cathedral on the 4th of Feb for special prayers.wouldn’t it be great if all religious dignitaries get together? Mr kodituwakku – much respect to you sir. Stay safe.
hope4change - January 31, 2013
9:06 am
It is shame for an absolute thief to be the chief justice, dishonouring the supreme court of law that was kept a virgin uptodate by the honoured judges.
The first ever absolute Tsunami thief who robbed International donations sent to poor people, chased honourable CJ shirani Bandaranayake and appointed another thief Mohan Pieris to do Alibaba’s dirty linnen washing.
The absolute Hambanthota dirty uncivilised Crook family disgraced and contaminated the whole judiciary that was kept a virgin upto date.
What a fake, double character, cunning fox thief of same caliber roaming with same natured foxes, exploiting our country.
I send herewith my heartfelt gratitude to Mr.Nagananda Kodituwakku for coming foreward to Rescue our country from Absolute Cunning fox Rajapakse family and Mohan Pieris Thieves.
Mahela - January 31, 2013
1:42 pm
according to the this situation, it’s clearly understandable that MR want’s to appoint his own law, and control it according to his need and step up into a dictatorship.As children of mother Sri Lanka we must not let it happen.It is hard to find people like Mr.Kodituwakku who stand against the injustice.Therefore it is our part to help him and stand along with him and appoint the rule of law in our country again…
Aruna - January 31, 2013
2:37 pm
Not CJ he is a TJ [Thief Justice]
priyadarshani - January 31, 2013
11:15 pm
I witnessed the whole drama unfolded in the Supreme Court today. The degrading the quality of the judges and their timid surrender to the MP is pathetic
Champika - February 1, 2013
4:22 pm
Today the judges of the Supreme Court in explicit terms demonstrated their allegiance to Mohan Peiris,a proven cheat, conveniently abandoning the legitimate CJ and throwing her to the dump yard. Yet, the courageous fight launched by the British Lawyer Nagananda Kodituwakku single handedly, under threat to his life, was admirable. Surely CJ Shirani B should have heard this case, before forcibly removed from the Judiciary.
Sulochana - February 1, 2013
4:34 pm
I am a lawyer and a keen observer of the case against Mohan Peiris, whose appointment as CJ had ridiculed the Judiciary. In my view, it was predetermined to dismiss this application today. First it was scheduled to come up before Justice Marsoof at Court No 502, who had allowed the Petitioner to amend the initial Petition with all ‘specific’ material that exposed Mohan Peiris’s gross misconduct and dishonesty, that were removed by the previous Counsel for the Petitioner.
Just half an hour before the Court session commences it was announced that this case had been transferred to Court No 403,where the Presiding judge Ratnayake, who had already noted that for personal grounds he do not wish to take part in the proceedings. Yet the AG was determined to proceed with the matter with the other two Judges, but the Petitioner objected and the objections were raised on the basis that he cannot expect justice from hettige J who had been already reported to the CJ Shirani Bandaranaye for his bias attitude towards Mohan Peiris in this case. That objection was simply overruled by the Court and Hettige J himself decided to proceed with the case and heard the submissions made by the AG and allowed the ‘unfounded’ preliminary objections raised and dismissed the application, absolutely denying fair trial to the Petitioner.
Sri Lanka is a failed state, where the rule of Law clearly is undermined and the judges have meekly surrendered their integrity. The Counsel Nagananda Kodituwakku, may have fought a valiant fight for his client for justice, but the truth is that in this country, one should understand the ground realities, no one should expect justice from the Judiciary under this Chief Justice and the outcome of this case simply reaffirmed it.
Piyasumana - February 2, 2013
2:06 am
All the Judges attended the sham ceremonial sitting demonstrating their solidarity to Mohan Peiris PC, with no participation of the BASL, conveyed a unambiguous message to all citizens in this country. It is sad that these judges (except one or two attend by compulsion) have conveniently forgotten that they are the servants of the people, who exercise peoples’ judicial power in trust and that they are steadfastly committed to uphold the peoples’ civil liberties and fundamental rights. The ruling pronounced by the Fundamental Rights violation case (SCFR/536/2010) supported by the Counsel Nagananda Kodituwakku yesterday is a strong statement to all the citizens. “Do not expect justice and fair play from the Judiciary under Mohan Peiris”. This ruling has set a precedence that would be followed in all the future cases. It is a startling warning to all citizens, which states that no one should dare to come before the Court seeking justice when their civil liberties are infringed. The people should notice that already tens of millions of rupees worth of required gear necessary to inflict damages on the people have been already imported and necessary inducement have been already provided to the Police with 100% increase of their allowances approved. Under the new setting the people should prepare to suffer degrading or inhuman treatment in the hands of the Executive, as going before the Court seeking justice, is likely inflict further damages.
Dahanayake - February 2, 2013
4:26 am
Attempt made all alone to let the country know true character of Mohan Peiris is commendable. But unfortunately, as one already had said everything was preset to dismiss this application without allowing the Petitioner to present his case. I feel very gutted for failure on the part of all lawyers to demonstrate their solidarity against lawlessness in the Apex Court itself, that appears to be very unlikely, from the profession today, that is fully self centered
Wickramasinghe - February 2, 2013
11:00 am
It is very unfortunate and pathetic that all Sri Lankans have lost their moral integrity and will to fight against the wrongdoing, it seems that most prefer to suffer in silence.
Liyanage - February 2, 2013
11:03 am
Peoples’ ignorance and lack of interest to fight against wrongdoing has given the govt open cheque, to behave as they please. Now we have executive judiciary, probably the only one in civilized world. People have no option but to look for other avenues.
Liyanage - February 2, 2013
11:08 am
I wish to let the fearless lawyer who presented the case against fraudster Mohan Peiris for the Petitioner singlehandedly know that although most of us who do not condone wrongdoing but unable to show our dissent openly, our thoughts are always with him for his selflessness, courage and determination for justice for fellow Lankans made to suffer silently by the lawless regime.
Wijitha - February 2, 2013
11:49 am
Every right thinking person should appreciate the selfless attitude of the lawyer, who presented this case in a very dangerous environment, where his own life was under threat. Our minds and thoughts are always with this right thinking man who fought for justice.
Shah - February 2, 2013
12:46 pm
People with insight know why Rajapakse was so hurry to remove Shirani Bandaranayake. When this matter was taken up before her on 20th Dec 2012, she firmly gave assurance to Mr Kodituwakku that she would take it up for hearing on 31st of Jan 2013 and Govt was so determined to remove her before that date. If this case had been heard before her, the Cheat Mohan Pieris would have been surely behind bars. Once he is freed from the allegations of dishonesty and misconduct, in his role-played in defrauding of millions of public funds that would clear him from the ignominy. Being the head of the state Rajapakse is required to allow Judiciary function independently, which he had denied by making it executive controlled Judiciary.
The Counsel risked his life to show the people the true character of this cheat. The President should be ashamed of himself of his style of governance. He has shown the people that he would do any disgust act to remain in power. But he should not forget that, although he can deceive the locals easily, he cannot do the same with the International Community, as they are following every moment of the government with keen interest.
Fully drunk with power, Gadafi and Saddam, until their downfall, thought that they would remain in power for ever, like in Sri Lanka, and all media institutions painted a totally deceptive picture to the outside world but the history has now shown that such acts would never work.
Anoma - February 2, 2013
2:09 pm
Mr Kodituwakku your valiant effort in this case has not gone unnoticed by the politically aware individuals in Sri Lanka. I cannot think of any lawyer present in Sri Lanka today who would have the courage to risk their life and present this case. I do believe it was you, Mr Kodituwakku that conducted a solo peaceful protest in December outside the supreme court against the undermining of the judiciary by the Executives. You are a truly remarkable man, and your actions are admirable. It is a true shame that this case was not heard under the previous CJ. The judges in this country are pathetic and lack conviction to justice; they hide themselves underneath their pointless wigs and are ignorant to the blatant scandal presented to them. All of the judges hearing this case should step down from their duties, if they cannot uphold the rule of law what is the point of having them. I understand there may have even been strict communication between the MP party and the judges to prevent this case from progressing by any means necessary. I eagerly await the day where I can say I live in a lawful state.
Milan - February 2, 2013
5:23 pm
I shake my head in despair. Sri Lanka a nation gifted with natural beauty and an abundance of resources, ruined by the political madness within the bitter corrupt dump they refer to as the government. An institution full of liars and thugs, who bend the law whenever they please especially when the find themselves in a bit of bother. MP you are an embarrassment to your motherland. Mr Kodituwakku I commend your efforts in this case, although the outcome of the hearing wasn’t ideal you showed the nation the state of the failing judiciary in SL.
Heshani - February 2, 2013
5:37 pm
I didn’t realise that MP had an Oxford definition these days…
Mohan Pieris
adjective;- abbreviated as MP
1. Often used to describe the corrupt or evil conduct by an individual who is above the state law: threatening the opposing party so Mohan Pierisingly was the way in which that thug avoided jail.
2. Describing an individual engaging in morally wrong acts or fraudulent acts when they hold a key post in the government: Bill Clinton should never have sat on a desk whilst Miss Monica Lewinsky was underneath it, it was very Mohan Pieris of him.
noun;
1. The faeces of cunning animals, often from a hyena: I stood on that dirty Mohan Pieris of that scum of a hyena.
kusum - February 2, 2013
6:05 pm
Haha this comment did make me laugh…
chaminda - February 3, 2013
6:37 pm
It would take just about a miracle to restore justice to this nation. Mr K would have to be the only lawyer making a stand against this, for which I am very supportive of. Its just sad to think that effort was made which led to life getting threatened, which led to essentially a case dismissal. I hope Mr K appeals against this ruling, especially after his client has been made to pay the opposing legal fees.
ritara - February 2, 2013
6:12 pm
Here we are, on the verge of yet another so called day of freedom. But what’s there to celebrate and feel proud of rather being ashamed and disgusted at this lawless, corrupted M R Gaddafi ruled hell-hole of a country. I mean seriously, the only freedom he could give is freedom of travel from north to south and east to west. As one Mr. Kirubaharan has said, “Mr President, You MUST Be Impeached!” by the power of the people sooner rather than later for the sake of generations to be born in this land.
PS: As for my Freedom Day pride on behalf of this nation, I honour you
Mr. Kodituwakku. The ‘Man-of-Steel’ in our family.
Jaliye - February 2, 2013
7:59 pm
Mohan Peiris was at the temple of the sacred took relic possibly seeking blessings to continue with his dirty work. He should keep in mind that the traitors to their respective causes (herein to the Judiciary)who step into this sacred place would undoubtedly face unfortunate repercussions. Dear Mohan, please learn past incidents. a former bhikku
Dayan - February 3, 2013
11:32 am
Mohan Peiris as the AG guided the Govt of Mahinda Rajapakse into several pitfalls. Mohan the CJ would carry the same govt to its grave. See, the damage that could be done by placing a man with proven bad record at the helm of the judiciary.
Gamlath - February 3, 2013
11:37 am
Mother Lanka weeping with her true sons and daughters are side lined and not recognized under Rajapakse regime. Sad that most important places are occupied by the people with bad characters.
Deshabandu - February 3, 2013
11:42 am
Elected Presidents of this country are jolly good people, especially when it comes to the appointments in the juriciary. JRJ (1977-1989) appointed Neville Samarakoon as the Cj thinking he was a stooge. When Nevil J proved otherwise JRJ impeached him. CBK (1994-2005) appointed a proven crook Sarath Silva as the CJ who amply proved his wickedness and finally turned against the CBK herself. MR appointed Shirani Bandaranayaka as CJ, when CJ did her duty he impeached her and then appointed one of the most dishonest men, Mohan Peiris, whilst number of cases pending against him in Courts. Why should the people make a big fuss about this? It is a case of President following his predessors and it seems that this is the accepted style of the democracy in this country. Let’s spare this man, do not disturb the will of the President as Mohan Peiris is the Peoples’ President’s most trusted man for the job.
Koralage - February 3, 2013
4:19 pm
we r still lucky to have people like Mr.Nagananda Kodituwakku in this country .people do comment in web sites but the problem is will they show how they really feel about this government in public like Mr.Nagananda Kodituwakku.i dnt think so if they did this government won’t be able to act like this fully drunk with power , we saw what happened to GEN.sarath fonseka and to CJ but we kept silent .next it could be MR.Nagananda Kodituwakku, or someone else we will keep our mouths shut and keep commenting on web sites until it turn towards us .
i wish u all the success Mr.Nagananda Kodituwakku, may the blessings of triple gem shower upon u .nothing will happen to u as u live ur life according to ur religion .be safe n tc f ur self …!!!
Think - February 3, 2013
4:58 pm
The judiciary of Sri Lanka is a joke. MR, the leader of this clown show, does a great job at being the worlds greatest idiot. Having impeached the previous CJ he had to find a scum replacement who he had full control over. MP obviously shone to him as the ideal imbecile for the post. Anyone that even glances at this case can easily see MP’s true colours and his fraudulent actions. Why does it take a man to risk his life just to present this case to the supreme court I will never know. We live in the 21st century MR, a time where the international court can very easily bring an end to this clown show, which I so hope they do.
chaminda - February 3, 2013
6:36 pm
Mr Kodituwakku you make me proud to call me a Sri Lankan, your solo stand against this corruption within the state is very commendable. I was lucky enough to be present for one of your cases regarding the closure of a chicken farm, which you done absolutely free of charge for our small village. You have an amazing gift sir, you speak for the people. Just reading a few of these comments on here I can see that the people of Sri Lanka have really grown to like you. Your son’s words only prove to me that you are a great father and an idol and your daughter’s words bought tears to my eyes, you have bought them up well. But please be careful when endeavouring on cases like such because I am sure I speak on behalf of many readers when I say we dont want anything to happen to the rare Sri Lankan honest man. God bless
Manike - February 3, 2013
6:48 pm
I live in Sweden and when I heard that a lawyer was presenting a case against MP I couldn’t believe it. I am fully aware of the MP character and his unique way of dealing with problems he faces. Mr K you are a brave man to take on such a case for which I do salute you for. We are citizens of Sri Lanka have to put an end to this misery we call our government. I honestly dont believe this country will ever move forward in the world with such thugs like MR and MP in power. MR and MP your days at the top are numbered.
Joel Mendis - February 3, 2013
6:53 pm
SL face a difficult situation, it is a shame to see such an amazing country be wasted by the crude men that call themselves leaders. I do hope justice is brought about and the law is upheld
Pathum - February 3, 2013
6:57 pm
If one commits a wrong then only a fool would be ignorant of the repercussions. MP take responsibility in your life for once. MR if MP is impeached as a result of this case then I believe I know the ideal candidate for the new CJ post. Take a look at his CV:
Name: Pohan Mieris
-Stolen 700 million rupees of public funds
-Threatened the life of many innocent civilians
-Imported 14 cars, all avoiding the hefty customs duty
-Have my thugs on speed dial for emergencies
Dolus - February 3, 2013
7:09 pm
How shameful this is, when a man attempts to do the right thing his life has to be put on the line. Sri Lanka is a failed sate and it is the corruption in the heart of the government that should be blamed. All of the presidents have the propensity to select the absolute worst candidates for the job of CJ. The previous CJ was the only one to show at least a glimpse of common sense for which she was impeached. MR your judgement in taking MP as your little helper in your scam may just prove to be your downfall.
Ashamed - February 3, 2013
7:17 pm
I am at a lost to understand what happened to the credibility of the people of this country. It seems that such characteristics are completely irrelevant in the today’s context.Only people to be blamed themselves for electing all sorts of criminals to the legislature. Some, like Mervin Silva, was elected with the highest mandate from the Gampaha district. so now they deliver what they think is the best.Suffer in silence don’t blame them. They were the people’s choice.
Piyasoma - February 5, 2013
10:55 am
The evaporation of the valued in the society suggests that the DNA of the Sri Lankans have been completely changed.In early days they had the character and will to fight the injustice and oppression. Not it seems that all that qualities is in the history. Probably new information technology, tv and radio, that day in and day out feed the people with utter falsehood, had washed the brains of the entire nation for good.
Puj - February 6, 2013
5:21 am
It is so sad to learn the loss of good character of the people. The Nation is so skeptical about the politicians belongs to all the political parties. What this country needs today is a selfless Mahatma Gandhi style leader.
Samantha - February 6, 2013
2:58 pm
We, all Lankans should ashamed of ourselves for not been committed to support a deserving case. If there is an iota of self respect all ‘Back- Coats’ should unreservedly apologize to the foreign lawyer who fights this case with no support whatsoever from the other members in the profession.
It is pathetic that these so-called members in the ‘noble profession’, have no guts even to extend their moral support to the lawyer despite the final outcome of this case which would likely decide the fate of rule of rule of law in this country, and the failure of the AG’s department to uphold the rule of law.
Munaweera - February 8, 2013
10:38 am
The rule of Law is crucial to term-prosperity. Respecting legal system is part of cultural heritage of any country. Therefore, Mohan Peiris who faces a serious charge of misconduct in this should have informed the President Rajapakse that he was a respondent in a case pending case of fundamental rights.
He should have pleaded with the President Rajapakse not to appoint him as a CJ until at least this case was disposed of.Therefore, people addressing him as the de facto CJ or Chief Injustice is amply appropriate.
Gunawardena - February 8, 2013
10:48 am
I honestly believe that at least few young lawyers would come forward to support Mr Nagananda Kodituwakku, to expose the absolute lawlessness and dishonesty of the public officers employed at the AG’s Department. None of these fellows have been chosen on merits or otherwise. All have been selected purely on the basis of their connection to the sitting judges and most senior staff of the AG’s Department. This practice should surely come to an end and no fellow employed at the AG’s Department should be appointed to Judiciary. Right now our of 11 judges except Immam J and Ekanayake J all others are from the AG’s Department. These people would do their utmost best to protect the interests of the AG’s Department. Naturally, they don’t won’t to see the dishonesty of the AG’s department exposed.
Elmore - February 9, 2013
10:52 am
The AG Department is extremely concerned about this case. They know that this case poses a great threat to their own survival and if allowed proceeded, it would expose the lawlessness and the corruption at the highest level prevalent at the Department.Genuinely hope that case would survive and the outcome would help to restore the rule of law at the AG’s Department.
Derick - February 11, 2013
4:00 am
Hi we are Oshini Kodituwakku’s (Nagananda Kodituwakku’s daughter) friends and she has told us about what is happening. We are sorry to hear about it and would like to send our support… x
Dominique Blades and Leah Tomlin - February 15, 2013
3:14 pm