CIABOC Challenges Acquittal of Ex-Minister Sarana

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Court of Appeal has fixed a date to hear an appeal filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption challenging a Colombo High Court decision that acquitted former Minister Sarana Gunawardena in a corruption case.

The decision was announced when the petition was taken up today before a Court of Appeal bench comprising President of the Court of Appeal Rohantha Abeysooriya and Justice Priyantha Fernando.

Sarana Gunawardena, who is currently serving a prison sentence in a separate case, was produced before court via Zoom technology.

After considering submissions made by counsel representing both parties, the court ordered that the appeal be taken up for hearing on February 10.