CA put off decision on whether to accept or deny writ petition filed by Keheliya

By AJA Abeynayake

The Court of Appeal yesterday deferred its decision on whether to consider the writ petition filed by former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella seeking an order directing the Maligakanda Magistrate to release him on bail.

The decision to differ the matter was announced when the writ application was called before Appeals Court Judge D.N. Samarakoon yesterday.

Rambukwella has petitioned the Court of Appeal seeking an order invalidating a previous order issued by the Maligakanda Magistrate under the Public Property Act to remand him until the completion of the trial on substandard human immunoglobulin procurement.

Rambukwella’s petition seeks to invalidate a certificate issued by the Assistant Superintendent of Police regarding accusations under the Public Property Act.

Respondents in this case include the Maligakanda Magistrate, the Inspector General of Police, Director of Criminal Investigation Department, among others.

During the proceedings, Deputy Solicitor General Lakmini Girihagama represented the Attorney General, while President’s Counsel Faiz Mustapha represented Keheliya Rambukwella.