The Court of Appeal today issued notices on Attorney General to appear before Court on May 29 in connection with an appeal petition filed by former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratna.
Former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratna who is in remand custody in connection with the controversial White Van Press Conference had filed an appeal before Court of Appeal challenging the judgment of Colombo High Court.
Court of Appeal bench comprised Justice Achala Wengappuli and Justice Priyantha Fernando.
Through this application, former Health Minister is seeking Court of Appeal jurisdiction to release him on bail.
The Colombo High Court on May 13, issued an order quashing the operation of Colombo Chief Magistrate's order to grant bail on former Health Minister at a previous occasion. Consequent to the High Court Judgment, the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court ordered to remand Rajitha Senaratna till May 27.
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