Notice issued to Hirunika to appear before Court of Appeal over contempt in case filed by Jamaldeen

Hirunika Premachandra

Hisham Jamaldeen

Former Member of Parliament Hirunika Premachandra has been issued notice in respect of a contempt of court matter.

The bench of the Honorable Court of Appeal consisting of Justice Sobhitha Rajakaruna and Justice Dammika Ganepola, heard submissions made on behalf of the Complaining Party. 

According to the complaining party Hisham Jamaldeen, whilst there is an ongoing proceeding before the Magistrate’s Court of Mount Lavinia, Hirunika Premachandra has made a statement in the media regarding the order of the Learned Magistrate in granting bail to Hisham Jamaldeen.

It was submitted that interalia this tantamount to interference with ongoing judicial proceedings and an attempt to create suspicions in the minds of the general public towards the administration of

justice.

The position was that such a statement was contempt of court and an application was made for a Rule to be issued against Hirunika Premachandra for committing the offense of Contempt of Court.

Accordingly, Notices were issued on Hirunika Premachandra to appear before the Court of Appeal on 8 May 2024. 

Nishan Sydney Premathiratne with Gamindu Karunasena, instructed by Sarravanan Neelakandan Law Associates, appeared on behalf of the complaining party.