By Colombo Telegraph –
President Rajapaksa wanted the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) to meet him regarding the functions of the JSC, but the JSC, in an official meeting, has decided not to meet anyone regarding its official functions as such discussion would be unconstitutional. It is after this meeting that the JSC has issued a statement condemning the interference it faces, the Colombo Telegraph has learnt.
Chief Justice
The case against the Chief Justice‘s husband is being used to twist her arm, informed sources told Colombo Telegraph. “During the hearing of the Divineguma Bill, the Bribery Commission summoned him obviously to intimidate her. Yesterday he had been again summoned by Bribery Commission. It is obvious that the NSB deal is not being investigated fully, but the Bribery Commission and CID are being used to intimidate the CJ. If the government wants to investigate into that deal, they must also investigate into the conduct of Nivard Cabraal and Ajith Devasurendra, etc. This is a selective exercise”, said a senior lawyer who wished to remain anonymous.
The clash between the judiciary and the executive started with Minister Rishard Bathurdeen‘s attack on the Mannar Magistrate Courts. The President openly supported the Minister and got his close lawyers to defend Rishard. All judges struck work and lawyers demonstrated. A contempt of court against Rishard case is now pending in the Court of Appeal.
The Supreme Court’s determination on the Divineguma Bill was tabled in Parliament yesterday (18 September). A government-sponsored crowd – about 3000 were assembled in the Kalapola near Parliament – transported from various locations in about 40 buses, had been orchestrated, armed with anti Supreme Court slogans. Ministers Basil Rajapaksa, Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene and Bandula Gunawardene were seen among the “protestors.” The Supreme Court decided that the Bill was unconstitutional and cannot be passed by Parliament without first being submitted to the Provincial councils for the ascertainment of their views.
There are disciplinary actions against certain magistrates including Aravinda Perera, a debtor whose name is in the CRIB more than 15 times. He was interdicted. He is known to be a close friend of Namal Rajapaksa. There were attempts to reinstate him but the JSC declined. Previously Rajapaksa, High Court of Tangalle (before whom Julampitiya Amare’s cases were taken) wanted to be appointed as a High Court Commissioner after his retirement. The JSC refused and sent him on retirement at 61 years. All attempts by the highest to keep him failed.
Judges Association is expected to meet today to discuss these issues.
To read the SC determinat
Ministers Basil Rajapaksa, Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene and Bandula Gunawardene were seen among the “protestors.”
Ministers Basil Rajapaksa, Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene and Bandula Gunawardene were seen among the “protestors.”
shantha / September 19, 2012
Not an O level between the uneducated uncultured rascals?
How many helping Hambantota bank accounts in Chinese banks?
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gamini / September 19, 2012
The Cabal has to flare up some where some time. Hopefully sooner than later.
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Justice / September 19, 2012
Any tyrant brooks no nonsense from his vassals nor from his sycophants who enjoy life at his pleasure,and due his unfettered power.
This protest amounts to intimidation of the supreme court.
The court must order the persons who organised the protest,to appear in court and explain why they should not be held in contempt.
S.B.Dissanayake was senntenced to two years in jail for contempt.
This sets a precedent.
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Yasodara / September 19, 2012
This shows behind all the projects there are GOVT.VIP foxes who are ever prepared to gobble the carcass which ever way under any duress means. They bring down their goons to suppress even the JSC. It’s time every country loving citizen including the JSC reveal to the world how Rajapakse marauders plunder country’s wealth for their own benefit. Country’s Gold, forex, land and even poor peoples EPF money are disappeared and now the citizens are humiliated by the MR thugs.
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James Bond / September 20, 2012
The CJ should be asked to resign in any case! She has a conflict of interest.
The lawyers of Lanka should follow the Pakistan lawyers example and mobilize with FUTA and academics and other professionals for regime change of the corrupt, uneducated and uncultured Rajapakse brothers who are looting Lanka and destroying democracy and their equally corrupt, uncultured and uneducated cabinet of fools goons and leftist geriatrics..
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Muthu / September 20, 2012
All thos bastards and bitches who voted for the 18th amendment are responsible for the mess we wre in today.
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Kapil / September 20, 2012
Yes…100% true!!
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mike / September 20, 2012
…and don’t forget our “Hitler” stole the Presidency. Ballot is out of the question, maybe the bullet is the best option!!
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Lankan Patriot / September 20, 2012
Finally, the judiciary is showing some spine. We as citizens are happy. The FUTA and now the Judiciary. The professional institutions must unite and kick this regime out.
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Sarath / September 20, 2012
All decent honest & eucated citizens will support the withdrawal of 18th Amendment.
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Abimanasingham Sitthawatthai Uthayakumar / September 20, 2012
Not only these cases! The Fundamental Rights cases of the 61 victims of the assault by the Army following the “Grease Yakka” incident at Naavaanthurai,Jaffna, are also to be taken up very soon!
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Mahanama / September 20, 2012
The tyrants angst at their defeat are now playing the role of rabble-rousers. They might eventually cook up a conspiracy theory as is the wont of Maahinda chintana.
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Jamal / September 20, 2012
How about taking up the usurping of the 17th amendment, unlimited powers for the executive for review?
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Senguttuvan / September 20, 2012
This simpleton of a legal academic being propelled to the highest position in the judiciary itself was a serious mistake. If she was made of the timber of such great CJs like HNG Fernando and Neville Samarakoon she would not have allowed her husband’s NSB racket to taint her and the high office of the CJ. Sadly, she raised the hopes of nearly 8,000 families defrauded by Lalitha Kotelalawala (GKCCC mega white-collar thievery) tacitly promising to help them. Later on, they were ditched and are now engaged in prayer to get their life’s savings back from Lalith Kotelalawala and his team of master crooks.
Senguttuvan
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Supun Perera / September 20, 2012
What other proof is required to show that in the corrupt lawless Banana Republic only Jungle Law prevails.
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renu / September 20, 2012
!0% wants to Get 20% on Divineguma deals. Great Judgement
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renu / September 20, 2012
People will support the Judiciary if they do’nt go on the instructions of the executive and the clan. They want everything in their hands. People will not approve of that. Mass protests are expected
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ASIF / September 20, 2012
Judiciary is getting what they deserved.they were one time Bumpsucking the MR,and MR fixed it nicely indirectly.Now Keep bumpsucking the uneducated Politicians and u lost all respect.Resign and get out and save face.Cowards
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A. Waragoda / September 20, 2012
If this situation is going to continue, the law abiding grass root level people will compel to engage in utterance about’ ‘JARA USAVI’.
Kautilya
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Samy / September 20, 2012
More or less, he intimidates almost everyone in the country today. :(
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Nilame / September 20, 2012
See the commission kakkos looking for their prey.
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Ali Baba / September 20, 2012
CJ and her husband are the biggest crooks on earth. Together they have amassed a fortune for many generations. CJ will stoop to any level to get what she wants, just as she did to get fast promotions to her current position. Her uneducated husband without even GCE OL’s steals and rapes any institution he works for.
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harak watcher / September 20, 2012
I am sceptical…this despecable temporary president will do his best to undermine the new independence of the SC.
History has shown though that Presidents do get kicked out.
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JAY / September 20, 2012
THE CROOKS WHO JOINED WITH RAJA CROOKS EARLIER FOR PERSONAL GAINS FOR BOTH PARTIES ARE NOW IN BITTER DISPUTE.
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JO / September 20, 2012
Where is the justice or law and order in this stupid corrupt criminal underworld country.first get rid off raja hora and these CRIMINAL crooks to save our nation.
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Ranal / September 21, 2012
Keep law and order first if we need development
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D.G,Dayaratne / September 21, 2012
Most of above comments are bias Anti govt or pro-govt
This is very dangerous situation.Govt use very low level
tack-tricks to support their people.Today anyone.. can do any thing
if he is a govt supporter.
I highly appreciate the the effort made by C.J to protect
independence of judiciary
Govt may think that they are getting votes.
But will it last long forever?
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Emmanuel / September 21, 2012
Still they bring these uneducated crooks to power. What happened to the provincial elections. Who voted no one voted. So we sri lankans are bloody fools.
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Simhi / September 21, 2012
Well done CJ and the JSC.Don’t give in to this tin pot dictators
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harak watcher / September 21, 2012
CJ will make history as one who did the right thing by the people.
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Ratne / September 21, 2012
In the likely event of a Parliamentary motion against the CJ all Parliamentarians, if they love their country and children, should either vote against it, or al least refrain from voting.
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L.B.Aluvihare / September 22, 2012
My Personal experience with the judiciary has been very truly shocking as the mayor of Kandy MC UNP I was removed by the Chief Minister on the instigation of the President as they were not able to capture power in KANDY MC I have been winning 4 times and last two elections I became number one that even after the president camped in Kandy ,opened his govt. restaurent. And I still won and became the Mayor. before the lat Presidential election he offered me to cross over and offered good Financial benifits and luxury vehicle and other perks. When the offer was turned down The Chief minister [ who is facing Bribery Charges as at today] was instigated by the President who cries his heart out saying he is fair to all peoples. To remove me saying inefficient management. I filed a writ, and FR.both were dismissed due to high pressure from the very top.The Present cj as a suprime court judge and chairperson of 3 judge bench dismissed the FR, this is retribution and they will pay more more dearly. WHERE ON THE WORLD A CJ’S HUSBAND IS GIVEN A POLITICAL APPOINTMENT. He is another culprit who is matching the Rajapaksa. clan well. There absolutely NO Justice.GOD save SRILANKA.
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gamini / September 23, 2012
LB, these Koodallas can not be kept on metresses, no matter how well they are qualified or not, whatever the Positions they hold in Society, high or low, their inner character surfaces sooner or later at some point in time.
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Desilva / September 22, 2012
WHY NOT BRING BACK “SOMARAMA” TO SHOOT THESE ASSHOLES AT POINT BLANK RANGE.
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AYMAN / September 30, 2012
WASTE OF BULLETS!!!!!
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AYMAN / October 1, 2012
SOMARAMA IS ROLLING IN LAUGHTER IN HEAVEN
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