MR's Rights Petition Scheduled for March 19

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for March 19 to consider the fundamental rights petition filed by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

This decision was made today by a three-judge bench comprising Justices P. Pathman Surasena, Janak de Silva, and Sampath Abayakoon.

Former President Rajapaksa filed the petition, claiming that his fundamental human rights were violated due to the reduction of his security without proper assessment. 

During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General Varunika Hettige, representing the respondents, requested time to obtain instructions and present objections.

The court granted this request, allowing both parties to submit their arguments.

President's Counsel Ali Sabry, representing Mahinda Rajapaksa, argued that the reduction of his client's security was done without any proper security assessment. 

He emphasized that any decision regarding security should be based on a thorough evaluation.

The court, after considering the submissions, scheduled the next hearing for March 19 to further examine the petition.