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By Colombo Telegraph<\/a><\/span> –<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Supreme Court yesterday\u00a0made a request to the Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to inquire into the impeachment motion against the\u00a0Chief Justice<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to defer its proceedings until the Supreme Court makes a determination on the constitutionality of Standing Order 78A which has been framed under Article 107 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court Bench comprising Justices Gamini Amaratunga, K. Sripavan and Priyasath Dep stated that the request was being made in the background of the mutual respect that exists between the Parliament and the judiciary. The Court directed the Court of Appeal to notice the respondents to file their written submissions. After the respondents file their submissions, the petitioners and the Attorney General could file their submissions. The case will be called before the Supreme Court on 28 November to fix dates for argument.<\/p>\n

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The Select Committee Head - Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa<\/p><\/div>\n

The Supreme Court referred to the good relations that should\u00a0exist between the two branches of the government and stated: ..this Court whilst reiterating that there has to be mutual\u00a0respect and understanding founded upon the rule of law between\u00a0Parliament and the Judiciary for the smooth functioning of both the\u00a0institutions, wishes to recommend to the members of the Select\u00a0Committee of Parliament that it is prudent to defer the inquiry to be\u00a0held against the Hon. the Chief Justice until this Court makes its\u00a0determination on the question of law referred to by the Court of\u00a0Appeal. The desirability and paramount importance of acceding to the\u00a0suggestions made by this Court would be based on mutual respect and\u00a0trust and as something essential for the safe guarding of the rule of\u00a0law and the interest of all persons concerned and ensuring that\u00a0justice is not only done but is manifestly and undoubtedly seen to be\u00a0done.<\/p>\n

Read the full text here<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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