Hirunika to seek bail

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Colombo, June 28 (Daily Mirror) - Former Colombo district Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra, who has been jailed for 3 years by the High Court of Colombo for her involvement in the abduction of a youth using a Defender, is expected to seek bail from the Colombo High Court.

President's Counsel Anura Meddegoda, appearing for Hirunika Premachandra, informed the Colombo High Court that the defense is expecting to file for bail pending appeal for the accused.

The defense can seek bail in terms of Section 20(2) of the Bail Act (No. 30 of 1997), requesting the release of the accused on bail since an appeal has been filed against the conviction.

Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Comments - 9

blessme Friday, 28 June 2024 03:07 PM

Its not a surprise this is the normal conduct of a politician in power .They think that law doesn't apply to them. Recently we saw this how chili powder Prasanna Ranaweera behaved at the air port slapping a porter. So this system must be stopped .Hope after the next election some thing positive happens.

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Ram Friday, 28 June 2024 03:13 PM

Hirunika has no bar to contest the next elections if held, provided she appeals. We already have a convict in Parliament namely Prasanna Ranatunga

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Tissa Fernando Friday, 28 June 2024 04:47 PM

Very good, another bad character in the country.

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Krish Saturday, 29 June 2024 09:14 AM

We are joke of a country. Laws have been created by thugs and crooks. And still some people thinks people like this should continue to run the country. We need people who are not accused of corruption and violence.

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Kadu Pol Jothywansa Saturday, 29 June 2024 09:38 AM

If Hirunika is not bailed out, the entire nations women will be gathered in front of Ranil's residence. Ranil do you need the same treatment what Gota and Myna Mahinda experienced?

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Dr. K.A. Amarasinghe Saturday, 29 June 2024 09:44 AM

Hirunika should be bailed out as she had done a lot for the poor masses with her own money, this should not be forgotten. If other rotten politicians whom should be kept behind bars are left free, why not Hirunika?

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wsw Saturday, 29 June 2024 09:59 AM

A classic example of gutter politicians who currently represent our country, hoping for things to change one day !!

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Dingo Sunday, 30 June 2024 12:30 AM

In Sri Lanka anything possible. Thilanga Sumathipala had a big issue with law and even with a magistrate. He was thought to be sent jail but went scot free and still in politics.

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Buddhist Sunday, 30 June 2024 01:23 AM

Corrupt Judiciary is locking up opponents of Ranil.

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