The writ petition filed by Major General Suresh Sallay, the former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in connection with investigations into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, was taken up before the Court of Appeal today (25) for consideration.
During the proceedings, Deputy Solicitor General Suharshie Herath, appearing on behalf of the respondents, including former Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director Shani Abeysekara, made extensive submissions before the court.
Following the submissions, the Court of Appeal ordered that the petition be called again tomorrow (28), said Ada Derana reporter.
The court is scheduled to fix a date for the further hearing of the petition tomorrow.
