The Sri Lanka Bar Association to take legal action against Ranjan Ramanayake
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has moved to file contempt of court proceedings in the Supreme Court against Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake, unless he provides evidence to his claim that a “majority” of the country’s judges and lawyers are corrupt.
The moment people start, without foundation, proof, and evidence, to question the authority of the courts, and the judiciary, the general public will start to lose respect and dignity towards them,” Bar Association Deputy President M. U. M. Ali Sabry said at a press conference on Thursday. “As a result of this, the entire rule of law will be derailed,” he added.
UR de Silva claimed the BAR association reserves the right to initiate legal action against any individual who attempts to disrupt the sovereignty of the judicial system.
He said Deputy Minister Ramanayake was requested to submit evidence of his claims.
The BAR Association President said Deputy Minister Ramanayake will be charged with Contempt of Court if he fails to provide any evidence over his statements.
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