AG to raise objections against FR petitions challenging the legality of Sri Lanka-India MoUs

The Attorney General's Department yesterday informed the Supreme Court that it expects to file objections to two Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lanka and India.

- By LAKMAL SOORIYAGODA

When the matter was called before the Supreme Court, a three-judge bench comprising Justices S. Thurairaja, Priyantha Fernando, and Menaka Wijesundara, the Attorney General sought further time to obtain instructions from the Cabinet of Ministers.

Deputy Solicitor General Nirmalan Wignashwaran, appearing on behalf of the Attorney General, informed the Supreme Court that they expect to file objections to the petitions within two weeks. The Court granted permission for the Attorney General to file objections and directed the petitioners to file counter-objections, if necessary. Accordingly, the Court fixed the two petitions for support on August 4.