Nisanka Bandula Karunaratne, the Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal, is reportedly set to resign amid growing concerns over an impeachment motion being tabled against him. According to a report in the Sunday Times, Karunaratne plans to submit his resignation by the end of this month.
This decision comes as the government had reportedly prepared to bring an impeachment motion against him, with significant political and legal maneuvering taking place behind the scenes.
Karunaratne, who was due to retire on June 16 upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 63 for Court of Appeal judges, has decided to step down earlier, possibly to avoid the controversy surrounding the impeachment process.
The situation has drawn significant attention, as it underscores tensions between the judiciary and the government. Further developments are anticipated as the resignation is formalized in the coming weeks.
