The defamation case filed by Thilanga Sumathipala against Former Test Cricket Captain Arjuna Ranatunga, was dismissed in the Nugegoda District Court today.
Thilanga Sumathipala filed this case on March 3, 2005, stating that Minister Arjuna Ranatunga defamed him during a press conference, on May 21, 2003.
Senior Attorney-at-Law Athula Bandara Herath together with Junior Attorney-at-Law Shashika De Silava appeared on behalf of Arjuna Ranatunga,
Gamini Marapana PC together with Attorney-at-Law Navin Marapana appeared on behalf of Thilanga Sumathipala.