An injunction order against MP Hesha Withanage from making statements defaming the President and the Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket, was yesterday removed by the Colombo District Court.
The order was delivered by Colombo Chief District Judge Sandun Withana.President’s Counsel Dinal Phillips made submissions on behalf of the defendant Hesha Withanage.
After considering the facts, the Colombo Chief District Judge ordered to remove the injunction order issued against MP Hesha Withanage.The case was filed stating that the press conference held by the MP Hesha Withanage on July 23 based on a special audit draft report issued in relation to Sri Lanka Cricket, had caused defamation.
The case was filed by Shammi Silva and Mohan Silva claiming that despite the decision that Sri Lanka Cricket should not disclose the relevant audit report to the public until the facts are presented, the relevant report was obtained illegally and defamation was committed and also demanding compensation for the damage caused by it.
The prosecution has also sought to recover a compensation of Rs.1,500 Mn (1,500,000,000.00) for the prejudice caused by Hesha Withanage.
The case was filed through Attorney Sanjay Fonseka while President’s Counsel Ronald Perera appeared for the prosecution. President’s Counsel Dinal Phillips appeared for the defendant.
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