New President's Counsel

by Sarath Malalasekera

The Supreme Court held a ceremonial sitting last week for the swearing-in of seven legal luminaries as President's Counsel.

The Supreme Court Bench comprised Chief Justice Asoka de Silva, Senior Supreme Court Judge Justice Dr. Shirani Bandaranayake, Justice Shirani Tilakawardena, Justice Nimal Gamini Amaratunga, Justice Chandra Ekanayake and Justice S.I. Imam.

The Court of Appeal President Sathiya Hettige, PC and other Court of Appeal Judges, High Court Judges, Commercial High Court Judges, District Judge and Additional District Judges, Colombo Chief Magistrate and Colombo Additional Magistrates were present.

Supreme Court Registrar Maheshi Jayasekera officiated.

The new members are Dr. Jayatissa de Costa, Neveill Joseph, Upali Gooneratne, Jayantha Weerasinghe, Anil Silva, W. Dayaratne and Suhada Gamlath, Secretary Ministry of Justice and Reform.