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Country will be lawless if executive acts its own, says Chief Justice
Tuesday, 13 January 2009 - 8:44 PM SL Time
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The country will be in lawless state if the executive acts its own way, says Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva at the Supreme Court today (13).
The Chief Justice made this statement when a fundamental rights petition over the government disregarding the Supreme Court order to reduce the price of a liter of petrol to Rs. 100, an act that amounted to contempt of court, was considered. The petition was filed by Ven. Thiniyawala Palitha Thero, MP Ravi Karunanayaka and Counsel Ravi Jayawardhana.
The Chief Justice pointed out that under article 118 of the constitution, the Supreme Court is the superior court of the country and the executive is bound to bow its orders. If there is any problem regarding an order, the executive can forward it to the court and get the necessary amendments done, said the Chief Justice.
He further stated that the Supreme Court issued the ruling regarding hedging agreement since it violated the fundamental rights of the people of this country and the executive and the cabinet could not reject implementing the orders.
The Attorney General informed court that the Supreme Court order had been unable to be implemented so far.
The petitioners argued that the petition was ineffective in the context the government had not implemented the order, an act that amounted to contempt of court.
The Chief Justice ordered the Attorney General to file the objections, if there is any, before January 27 regarding reducing the price of petrol to Rs. 100 a liter.
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Berty
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 13 Jan 2009 14:47:33 GMT Report for Abuse
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Ops..I just posted it
Thanks Mr brown
what is going on with LNP? again it was down for hours
The article is better in Lankaenews
Edited By - Berty - 13 Jan 2009 14:48:22 GMT |
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 13 Jan 2009 14:49:20 GMT Report for Abuse
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what is going on with LNP? again it was down for hours
Network related. I was asleep. :(
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 13 Jan 2009 14:49:51 GMT Report for Abuse
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Sumo went for crab curry feast.And the LNP was down again.
Enru thaniyum intha nanndu kari moham
Anru varai LNP paavam!
Edited By - nale - 13 Jan 2009 14:53:06 GMT |
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 13 Jan 2009 14:52:20 GMT Report for Abuse
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Looks like CJ is going to lock the horns with MR again.
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13 Jan 2009 14:54:30 GMT Report for Abuse
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Mr B
Network related. I was asleep. :(
Ur sleeping a lot these days..I know I know..the weather..lolz
The Chief Justice pointed out that under article 118 of the constitution, the Supreme Court is the superior court of the country and the executive is bound to bow its orders.
RU joking..U obey the executive..it is time for you look outside your window to see whether any unmarked Car is parked..
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13 Jan 2009 14:55:39 GMT Report for Abuse
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what is going on with LNP? again it was down for hours
Looks LNP become so addictive.
well done Mr. Brown ! |
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 13 Jan 2009 14:56:51 GMT Report for Abuse
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Looks like CJ is going to lock the horns with MR again.
Even if the GOSL reduce the petrol price to Rs 100, this reduction will not go to the general public. It will only be at the petrol pump. I am sure 3-wheelers will not reduce their price. |
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Toyota Bro
Even if the GOSL reduce the petrol price to Rs 100, this reduction will not go to the general public. It will only be at the petrol pump. I am sure 3-wheelers will not reduce their price.
very true..but this is about following Court order even if your the executive..going to be interesting
GTG sleepy..byee |
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