Contempt of Court Case Against Sri Lankan Lawyer Sparks Legal Debate and Court Intervention - LNW Lanka News Web

The court refrained from imposing a penalty for contempt on the Procurator and the Ombudsman.

Attorney remanded by Judge: BASL concerned over ‘draconian’ contempt law • Sri Lanka Brief

BASL Prez says Puttalam incident points to the need to address bigger picture of the problematic law Association mulls action including representations on the Contempt of a Court, Tribunal, or Institution Act The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), representing the private and unofficial bar, has expressed concern over the Contempt of a Court, Tribunal, or Institution Act, No. 8 of 2024, and is currently deliberating on the steps to be taken re…

Contempt of Court Case Against Sri Lankan Lawyer Sparks Legal Debate and Court Intervention - LNW Lanka News Web

By: Ovindi Vishmika April 01, Colombo (LNW): A recent case involving a female attorney in Sri Lanka has sparked national attention, not only because of the charges against her but also due to the broader implications of contempt of court laws. Attorney-at-Law P. Udayangani was remanded for contempt of court by the High Court of Puttalam after an incident on March 28. The charges against Udayangani involve allegations that she disrespected the co…