header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
Vallibel FD
Mogo Academy
Selan Bank
Latest
Supreme Court declares Gnanasara Thero’s presidential pardon invalid
Sep 10, 202610:49 AM
Google NewsAdd on Google
Supreme Court declares Gnanasara Thero’s presidential pardon invalid
Mobitel inner 1278

The Supreme Court has ruled that the presidential pardon granted to the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Organisation Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero by former President Maithripala Sirisena is invalid.

 

The ruling was delivered today (10) after the Supreme Court considered fundamental rights petitions filed by Sandhya Eknaligoda, the wife of missing journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda and several others.

 

Gnanasara Thero was sentenced to six years in prison by the Court of Appeal in 2018 after being found guilty of contempt of court.

 

Gnanasara Thero was subsequently released after former President Maithripala Sirisena granted him a presidential pardon.

 

The Supreme Court has now ruled that the pardon granted to Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero cannot be upheld.

 

RelatedNews
Gnanasara Thero granted Presidential pardon

Gnanasara Thero granted Presidential pardon

May 23, 201905:29 PM
MostRead
Mobitel 1278
VideoStories
Sri Lanka at UN backs Palestinian rights; FM Herath urges stronger multilateral action & UN reforms

Sri Lanka at UN backs Palestinian rights; FM Herath urges stronger multilateral action & UN reforms

Namal remanded again in two cases; CIABOC tells court illicit funds were used for Krrish project

Namal remanded again in two cases; CIABOC tells court illicit funds were used for Krrish project

Metro takes another step forward: 112 more buses added to service as President joins launch

Metro takes another step forward: 112 more buses added to service as President joins launch

New education reforms set for Grades 2 and 6 next year; Cabinet gives nod for 2027 implementation

New education reforms set for Grades 2 and 6 next year; Cabinet gives nod for 2027 implementation

39th shooting in 2026 rocks Baddegama; ‘Kalu Nona’ killed in suspected gang rivalry in the South

39th shooting in 2026 rocks Baddegama; ‘Kalu Nona’ killed in suspected gang rivalry in the South

“Have built a nation where law applies regardless of status” No one is above the law, President says

“Have built a nation where law applies regardless of status” No one is above the law, President says

Global Power shifting towards Asia from West; Nations battling for supremacy in Indian Ocean –Patali

Global Power shifting towards Asia from West; Nations battling for supremacy in Indian Ocean –Patali

Navy seizes Rs. 1.5 billion narcotics haul in Jaffna; One suspect arrested, dinghy seized

Navy seizes Rs. 1.5 billion narcotics haul in Jaffna; One suspect arrested, dinghy seized

Floodwaters persist as many rivers reach minor flood levels, several areas still inundated

Floodwaters persist as many rivers reach minor flood levels, several areas still inundated

Ex-Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena’s wife remanded over bribery charges

Ex-Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena’s wife remanded over bribery charges

Sri Lanka’s Parliament approves 22nd Amendment to Constitution with a special majority

Sri Lanka’s Parliament approves 22nd Amendment to Constitution with a special majority

Colombo International Book Fair 2026 Inaugurated at BMICH by Prime Minister

Colombo International Book Fair 2026 Inaugurated at BMICH by Prime Minister

Ajith P. Perera says hasty amendments cannot create new political culture

Ajith P. Perera says hasty amendments cannot create new political culture

Dilith Jayaweera urges MPs to vote according to conscience on 22nd Amendment

Dilith Jayaweera urges MPs to vote according to conscience on 22nd Amendment

Sri Lanka’s rating upgrade reflects continued progress

Sri Lanka’s rating upgrade reflects continued progress

Lassana Flora