• The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court had issued a notice directing former  President Maithripala Sirisena to appear in court on October 14

By Lakmal Sooriyagoda  

A writ petition filed by former President Maithripala Sirisena challenging the magisterial inquiry and issuance of summons against him in connection with the Easter Sunday attack incidents was yesterday fixed for support by Court of Appeal. 

  Court of Appeal two-judge-bench comprising Justices Sobhitha Rajakaruna and Dhammika Ganepola fixed the petition to be heard on October 10.   The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court had issued a notice directing former President Maithripala Sirisena to appear in court on October 14 in connection with a private plaint filed on Easter Sunday attacks.  
In his petition, the former President is seeking a writ of Certiorari quashing the order made by Colombo Fort Magistrate on 16th of September issuing summons on the petitioner.  Former President Sirisena alleged that the Magistrate has failed to exercise his discretion properly in deciding to issue summons.