By Roy Denish
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the decision of the Court of Appeal, which had earlier refused to issue an order preventing his arrest under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in connection with ongoing investigations into the Easter Sunday terror attacks.
The legal move comes amidst heightened legal scrutiny and evolving developments surrounding high-profile investigations. In his appeal before the apex court, the former President has named several key authorities as respondents, including the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
The core of the legal battle centers on attempts to secure legal protection against potential detention under the stringent provisions of the PTA as investigators press forward with inquiries concerning the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. With the Court of Appeal having previously dismissed the initial petition seeking a restraining order against his arrest, the former head of state is now looking to the Supreme Court to overturn that ruling and shield himself from potential legal actions under the terrorism laws.
