Attorney General Seeks Order to Enforce Prison Sentence on Gnanasara Thera

The Attorney General has sought an order from the Court of Appeal to enforce the prison sentence imposed on Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, following the revocation of the presidential pardon previously granted to him.

The motion filed by the Attorney General was taken up before the Court of Appeal today (29) before a bench comprising Justices Mayadunne Corea and Lakmali Karunanayake.

Gnanasara Thera was not present in court when the matter was called.

President’s Counsel Anura Meddegoda, appearing on behalf of the Thera, informed the court that he was resting due to an illness. He requested additional time to study the Attorney General’s motion and make submissions.

However, State Counsel Sajith Bandara, appearing for the Attorney General, noted that the matter relates to a criminal case and requested that a warrant be issued if the accused fails to appear before court.

Following the request by Gnanasara Thera’s counsel for additional time to study the motion and make submissions, the court adjourned proceedings for a short period.