CJ given a chance to raise objections
Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake will be given a chance to raise objections on November 30, regarding the Constitutionality of the parliamentary select committee probing charges mentioned against her in the impeachment motion.
Informed sources said the
The Chief Justice, through her lawyers, would be able to challenge the jurisdiction of the select committee
Chief Justice, through her lawyers, would be able to challenge the jurisdiction of the select committee.
Later, she will appear before the select committee on December 4. The charges against her will be probed on that day. Already, she has filed answers to the 14 charges against her. According to reports
Later, she will appear before the select committee on December 4. The charges against her will be probed on that day. Already, she has filed answers to the 14 charges against her. According to reports, she has denied all these charges. She has also challenged the jurisdiction of the select committee. The Chief Justice appeared before the select committee along with her lawyers last Friday. From her side, there was a request to defer the proceedings of the select committee in conformity with the Supreme Court ruling. However, the select committee decided to go ahead despite this court ruling.