Second Court Martial today

[April 20 2010]

The second Court Martial hearing charges against Rtd. General Sarath Fonseka resumed its sittings at Navy Headquarters Monday morning (19).

The counsel for defence made his submissions with regard to the objections raised by them in respect of the jurisdiction of the Court.

Prosecution is to make oral submissions when the case is taken up today (20) again at 9.30 a.m. Court adjourned its sittings accordingly.

The second Court Martial probing into four charges against General Fonseka regarding military procurements under the section, ‘disgraceful conduct’ in the Army Act, comprises Major General Milinda Peiris (President), Major General S. W. L. Daulagala and Major General M. Hathurusinghe, Rear Admiral W.W.J.S. Fernando serves as Judge Advocate for both Courts Martial.