In a dramatic turn of events, the Judicial Service Commission has sealed the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Office, following serious complaints lodged against Magistrate Ms. Vanima Wijebandara.
Sources confirm that the decision was made after the Commission received multiple grievances concerning Ms. Wijebandara’s conduct. While the specific nature of the allegations has not been publicly disclosed, the response has been swift and unprecedented.
The Commission has suspended all official functions of the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Office until further notice. Police security has been stationed at the premises, intensifying speculation surrounding the gravity of the complaints.
Ms. Wijebandara has been granted permission to return next Monday to collect her personal belongings, but she will not be allowed to perform any judicial duties.
The sealing of a magistrate’s office is an exceedingly rare measure in Sri Lanka’s legal system, underscoring the seriousness of the allegations and the Commission’s commitment to upholding judicial integrity.
As the legal community reels from the news, further developments are awaited. All eyes are now on the Judicial Service Commission as the investigation continues.
