Justice Sripavan to be appointed 44th Chief Justice
Justice Sripavan, senior most Judge of the Supreme Court will be appointed Chief Justice today, Minister and Cabinet spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said on Thursday.
The 43rd Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake participating in her ceremonial sitting on Thursday (29), said that justice was restored to her after two years.
She expressed her gratitude to President Maithripala Sirisena and the government for reinstating her in the former position. She added that the Bar Association of Sri Lanka stood by her side during this long drawn battle amidst massive pressure which was exerted upon them.
Meanwhile, addressing the gathering, BASL President Upul Jayasooriya that it is appreciable to see Shirani Bandaranayake step down from her position and make way to Justice K Sripavan.