Date: October 14, 2025
Case Number: HC(TAB) 2972/21
The case was taken up before the Trial-at-Bar. All accused were present except the 17th accused, who has passed away. All parties were represented in court.
The Deputy Solicitor General Mr. Sudarshana De Silva informed the Court that the appeal relating to this Trial-at-Bar case is still pending before the Supreme Court and has not yet been concluded. It was further brought to the attention of the Court that all the judges who previously constituted the bench in this Trial-at-Bar have now been transferred to other courts, and therefore, they are unable to continue participating in this case. In light of these two circumstances, the Deputy Solicitor General Mr. Sudarshana De Silva, respectfully requested the Court to bring the matter to the attention of the Honourable Chief Justice.
Counsel appearing on behalf of the 1st to 15th accused submitted to Court that the accused have already been in remand custody for a considerable period of time and that a bail application has already been made on their behalf. Accordingly, Counsel requested the Court to make appropriate orders for the progression of the case.
The Registrar was directed to refer the matter to the Hon. Chief Justice for consideration regarding the appointment of new judges to continue the proceedings of this Trial-at-Bar case.
Additionally, Counsel appearing for the 10th and 13th accused informed the Court that the required medication for the said accused is not available at the prison. Considering this, the Hon. Judge directed the Superintendent of Prisons to take appropriate action in this regard.
The matter will be called on the 26th of November 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
