The Court of Appeal has issued a notice to former Member of Parliament Mrs Hirunika Premachandra, asking her to appear before the court on May 08th and give evidence regarding a petition that has been submitted alleging that she has insulted the court by criticizing an order given by the Mt. Magistrate’s Court. Sri Lanka Latest News
court bench consisting of Mr Sobitha Rajakaruna and Mr Dhammika Ganepola ordered the issuance of the following notice.
It has been mentioned in the petition that the former MP Hirunika Premachandra, who attended a news conference on the occasion of International Women’s Day, criticized the order given by the Mt. Magistrate.
The respondent has insulted the court and requested that a suitable hearing be conducted and proper legal action be taken against her.