Ranjan’s contempt matter: AG files drafted rule

The Attorney General yesterday filed a drafted rule in the Supreme Court requesting Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake to show cause as to why he should not be dealt with for contempt of court charges.

Additional Solicitor General Priyantha Nawana appearing for the Attorney General filed this drafted rule regarding contempt of court charges against the Deputy Minister for allegedly casting insulting remarks on the reputation of the judiciary and lawyers.

The Supreme Court will determine whether it allows to issue a rule against Ranjan Ramanayake, after perusing the drafted rule.

Supreme Court three-judge-bench comprising Chief Justice Priyasath Dep, Justice Vijith Malalgoda and Justice L.T.B.Dehideniya fixed the matter for August 8.

On a previous occasion, all judges of the Supreme Court had determined to proceed with contempt of court charges against Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake after perusing the transcript of the video footage pertaining to the alleged derogatory statement.

Ven. Magalkande Sudantha Thera and R.Sunil Perera, a retired Air Force Officer had made complaints to the Supreme Court seeking a contempt of court action against the Deputy Minister for allegedly making insulting remarks on the reputation of the judiciary and lawyers, at a press conference held on August 21 last year.

Counsel Rasika Dissanayake with Sandun Senadhipathi under the instructions of Sanath Wijewardena appeared for the complainants. President’s Counsel M.A. Sumanthiran appeared for the respondent. Additional Solicitor General Priyantha Nawana with Senior State Counsel Suharshi Herath Jayaweera appeared for the Attorney General. 

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