Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala says legal action will be taken against senior lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake over his conduct within the Mount Lavinia Court premises, describing it as contempt of court. Police officers had visited the residence of the lawyer today (12), but he was not at home at the time. The lawyer had earlier been requested to appear for questioning, though media reports quoted him as saying he would respond only after receiving advice from the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL). Meanwhile, IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya said a state counsel will appear on behalf of the police officer who…
M’Lavinia court incident: Govt to take strong action against senior lawyer
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