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When parliament interpreted the law

For whom the Bell tolls!
01. The Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka purportedly consists of representatives elected by the Sovereign people of Sri Lanka. This Parliament is currently debating (on 10th and 11th January 2013), what is undoubtedly the most “momentous” issue ever placed on the order paper of Parliament. “Momentous” for the reason that their “inevitable”, […]

By Elmore Perera, Attorney-at-Law | Published on January 12, 2013 at 6:01 am

Rape of the Constitution – Murder of the Supreme Court

Shirani Bandaranayaka receives blessings from a section of the clergy

A Supreme Court that has, in Judge Weeramantry’s estimation, been “a great pride to the country and has been highly esteemed both Domestically and Internationally” is faced with the threatened ignominy of sudden extinction.
The character of “Braveheart” who dared to retrieve the irretrievable, if not fatal damage caused
to the esteem of the Supreme Court, has […]

By Elmore Perera, Attorney-at-Law | Published on January 10, 2013 at 12:16 am

Validity of Parliament’s interpretation of the Constitution - re OPA response

Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayaka leaves the Supreme Court Complex to face impeachment proceedings. Photo taken from courtesy from Outlook India.com

On 26th September, 2012 at the request of the National Issues Committee of the OPA, I drafted a press statement which was issued by the then President on 27th September under his signature and was thereafter unanimously approved by the OPA Forum on 28th September 2012.
Sad to say, the only apparent result of that statement […]

By Elmore Perera, Attorney-at-Law | Published on January 9, 2013 at 11:34 pm

Elmore files Petition in Supreme Court

Please click on the link below to read full Petition
SCA -692 - 2012 Petition Elmore Perera

By Elmore Perera, Attorney-at-Law | Published on December 18, 2012 at 11:39 pm

Beware wolves in sheep’s clothing: The diabolical/enigmatic Sarath N. Silva

Never never land
Sarath N. Silva was never guilty of attempting to conceal his arrogant conviction that no
individual or body of persons could possibly have any right to call in question or inquire into his conduct, both personal and official.
No remorse
In a clear attempt to prevent any inquiry into his alleged misdeeds, for which he has […]

By Elmore Perera, Attorney-at-Law | Published on November 24, 2012 at 4:36 am

Impeachment: Rule of Law and Independence of the Judiciary

The Preamble to the 1978 Constitution sets out the Mandate given by the Sovereign People to assure to all peoples FREEDOM, EQUALITY, JUSTICE, FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS and THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY, as the intangible heritage that guarantees the dignity and well being of succeeding generations of the Peoples of Sri Lanka. Significantly “Justice” and […]

By Elmore Perera, Attorney-at-Law | Published on November 19, 2012 at 11:55 pm

‘Trial of the Chief Justice’ by a Kangaroo Court

Parliamentary Select Committee
A senior government source is reported to have stated on November 8, 2012 that “The PSC will
work out the modalities for the sittings. It will only allow a single counsel to accompany the Chief Justice and would allow witnesses or documents to be called only with the consent of a majority of members,” and also that “the […]

By Elmore Perera, Attorney-at-Law | Published on November 14, 2012 at 9:43 pm

Impeachment of CJ: The state ready to ride rough shod over the people of Sri Lanka and create havoc

Sovereignty of the Sri Lankan People under the 1978 Constitution is one and indivisible.
“Sovereignty of the Sri Lankan People under the 1978 Constitution is one and indivisible It
remains with the People. It is only the exercise of certain Legislative, Executive and Judicial powers of the Sovereign People that are delegated to the Parliament, the Executiveand the Judiciary under Article 4. Fundamental […]

By Elmore Perera, Attorney-at-Law | Published on November 11, 2012 at 4:14 am