AG submits draft rule document on allegations against Ranjan

30 Jul, 2018

The Attorney General submitted the draft rule document to the Supreme Court today related to the contempt of court allegations against Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake.

Earlier the?Supreme Court had directed the Attorney General to submit the document to determine the next court of action to be taken against the Deputy Minister.

The?Attorney General submitted the document today and the Supreme Court is to decide the next step on?August 8th.

Ramanayake was accused of insulting the reputation of the judiciary and lawyers at a press conference. (Colombo Gazette)

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