The Presidential pardon granted to former Sri Lankan Parliamentarian R. Dumindha Silva has been suspended by the Supreme Court today (31). It is reported that the order also states to arrest him.
Duminda Silva, who was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra, has been pardoned by the President. The Supreme Court today (31) heard two petitions filed by former parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra and her mother Swarna Premachandra challenging the decision. Hirunika Premachandra is the daughter of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra. The Supreme Court has given years to proceed with both the cases and the Supreme Court has also ordered that Duminda Silva be banned from traveling abroad. He has also demanded that his passport be confiscated.
Attorney-at-Law Eraj de Silva appeared for Ms. Premachandra, while President’s Counsel M. Wijewardene appeared for Hirunika Premachandra. that. Sumanthiran appeared.
Also, this case will be a unique case and the final verdict in this case will be another special case in Sri Lanka. Whatever the outcome of that case, it will be an excellent one.
