Preethi Padman Surasena Nominated as Sri Lanka Chief Justice

Preethi Padman Surasena nominated as Sri Lanka chief justice

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s President Anura Disanayake has submitted the name of Preethi Padman Surasena for chief justice to the Constitutional Council, minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. “Yes, the president has submitted Preethi Padman Surasena’s name to the constitutional council as chief justice,” Jayatissa said in response to a journalist’s question. Jayatissa said Surasena was a senior judge of the Supreme Court and someone who had worked in t…

Justice Preethi Padman Surasena tipped to become Sri Lanka’s next Chief Justice? - LNW Lanka News Web

July 22, Colombo (LNW): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has put forward the name of Supreme Court Justice Preethi Padman Surasena as his choice to assume the role of Chief Justice, signalling a significant transition at the helm of the country’s judiciary. The nomination has now been submitted to the Constitutional Council for its consideration, with the Council expected to deliberate on the proposal during its upcoming session scheduled for …

CC to consider recommendations for new Chief Justice - LankaXpress

The Constitutional Council is scheduled to convene tomorrow (23). The Constitutional Council will convene under the leadership of Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. During the meeting, attention will be drawn towards the recommendations of the President regarding the appointment of a new Chief Justice. Chief Justice Murdu Fernando is scheduled to retire on July 27, and a new Chief Justice is to be appointed to fill the vacancy shortly. T…