Gnanassara enlarged on bail but on strict conditions and with stern warning
(Lanka-e-News- 23.Feb.2016, 8.00PM) Galagodaathe Gnanassara who was in remand custody on charges of threatening Sandya Ekneliyagoda in court was enlarged on bail by Homagama magistrate Ranga Dissanayake today (23) on a personal bail in a sum of Rs. 200,000.00
The magistrate issued a stern and severe warning to Gnanassara while granting bail. He warned that he should not threaten or use force on witnesses , and refrain from making unnecessary statements and comments in public. If he does not abide by the bail conditions it would be necessary to remand him again ,the magistrate warned.
The case was postponed until the 24 th of May.
Gnanassara was earlier released on bail in another case based on charges of committing contempt of court. The bail condition in that case was : Gnanassara should report to Homagama police every Sunday and sign the register.
In Sandya’s case , Gnanassara was charged with threatening Sandya under the protection of victims Act . Bail was delayed in this case because the lawyers for Sandya argued that the magistrate court is not empowered to grant bail to the accused under this Act .
In Sandya’s case , Gnanassara was charged with threatening Sandya under the protection of victims Act . Bail was delayed in this case because the lawyers for Sandya argued that the magistrate court is not empowered to grant bail to the accused under this Act .
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