A petition regarding the arrest of Gotabaya Rajapaksa was sought consideration by the Court of Appeal.

The entities involved

• Gotabaya Rajapaksa →

  President of Sri Lanka from 2019 to 2022

  • The CID launched an investigation into civil society complaints, noting that NMRA operated under Gotabaya Rajapaksa's presidential administration.Mon 02:05
  • Johnston Fernando was indicted in a Galle case, leading to legal requests for a trial appointment involving Mahinda and Gotabaya Rajapaksa's associates.Sun 04:21
• Court of Appeal →

  government organization in Chatuchak, Thailand

  • Nigeria sees judicial appeals to the Supreme Court, proposed INEC reforms, and legislative involvement in election petitions.Mon 13:51
  • The Supreme Court set aside a Court of Appeal ruling, confirming the Constitution's power to empower Parliament to enact laws.Mon 02:58

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• The Court of Appeal is handling petitions regarding money laundering charges and arrests involving Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, and Anura Kumara Dissanayake.Jun 16
• Gotabaya Rajapaksa is cited by the CID in court regarding his tenure as president of Sri Lanka.Jun 16
• Gotabaya Rajapaksa is the son of Mahinda Rajapaksa.Jun 16
• Political instability led to the presidential resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who is now under law enforcement scrutiny in Sri Lanka.Jun 19