Ranjan’s Statement to be Examined by AG

Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake had made a statement in Parliament criticizing the country’s judiciary thus naming certain judges and lawyers.

Members of the JO including former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had accused the deputy minister of abusing parliamentary privileges.

Under these circumstances, the Supreme Court has ordered the Attorney General to examine alleged controversial statement by Ranjan Ramanayake and inform whether he can be charged for contempt of court.