Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne is bracing for his day in court after weeks of legal wrangling, arrest warrants, and last-minute petitions. His lawyers assure he will appear before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today, but critics argue the courtroom spectacle has become less about justice and more about political theatre.
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne is scheduled to appear before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today following a notice issued by the court. His appearance comes after his legal team assured the Colombo High Court yesterday that he will attend proceedings without fail.
The assurance was made when his lawyers requested the High Court to temporarily suspend the arrest warrant issued by the Magistrate’s Court against him. The Colombo High Court, after considering the revision petition filed by Senaratne, announced that notices would be issued to the Director General of the Bribery Commission and other relevant officials. The court further stated that the case will be recalled on September 10 for further consideration.
While the legal process unfolds, observers note that Senaratne’s case has once again placed a spotlight on the intersection of politics and the judiciary in Sri Lanka, where high-profile cases often spark more headlines than outcomes.
