Basil's Man Tipped To Be Judge Of Supreme Court
April 29, 2014
Reports of appointment to the Next One of the country's APEX Vacancies in the court - the Supreme Court has sent shockwaves Within the Sri Lankan Legal and judicial Circles with a Close Ally of Basil Rajapaksa , priyantha Jayawardena PC Nominated As being a Supreme Court Judge.
His appointment has reportedly been submitted for approval to the Parliamentary Council with the Council expected to approve the nomination.
Priyantha Jayawardena PC who started his legal career as an officer at the Attorney-General reverted to the private bar a few years later. He came into prominence mainly for his connection to Minister Basil Rajapaksa. As He was widely seen playing a Central role in the impeachment of Chief Justice Shirani Banadaranayake , and according to his sources Close Legal acumen was amply demonstrated in the flawed charge Sheet issued during the impeachment process and several defects in the Divi Neguma Bill which he is reported to have drafted.
Jayawardena was also a beneficiary of the mass elevation of the President's Counsel recently. Colombo Telegraph also learns that Jayawardena was involved in many "deals" as he is also a close associate of business tycoon Harry Jayawardena. As a Supreme Court Judge Jayawardena will hear important commercial and political cases.
Reports of appointment to the Next One of the country's APEX Vacancies in the court - the Supreme Court has sent shockwaves Within the Sri Lankan Legal and judicial Circles with a Close Ally of Basil Rajapaksa , priyantha Jayawardena PC Nominated As being a Supreme Court Judge.
His appointment has reportedly been submitted for approval to the Parliamentary Council with the Council expected to approve the nomination.