AG urges to expedite hearing of petitions by “Harak Kata” and “Kudu Salindu”
October 25, 2023 05:26 pm
The Attorney General today (Oct. 25) requested the Appeals Court to expedite the hearing of the petitions filed by notorious underworld figures “Harak Kata” and “Kudu Salindu”.
In their petitions, the criminal duo has sought a court order directing the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to ensure their safety.
The petitions were taken up before Appeals Court President Nissanka Bandula Karunaratne and Justice Chamath Morais.
During today’s legal proceedings, Attorney-at-Law Hafeel Faris, who appeared on behalf of the petitioners, requested the judge bench to assign a date to confirm the facts pertaining to the petitions.
Raising objections, Deputy Solicitor General Shanil Kularatne, who represented the Attorney General, said the petitioning party has not confirmed the facts despite several months elapsing since the petitions were filed.
Accordingly, the judge bench ordered the petitioners and respondents to file limited objections on December 10 and fixed the petitions for January 27 to confirm facts.
