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Why was Shirani Bandaranayake removed?
Shirani Bandaranayake, the 43rd Chief Justice of Sri Lanka, was impeached by Parliament and then removed from office by President Mahinda Rajapaksa in January 2013. Bandaranayake was accused of a number of charges including financial impropriety and interfering in legal cases, all of which she has denied.
What happened to Chief Justice of Sri Lanka?
On 28 January 2015 Peiris was removed from office and his tenure demoted as de facto Chief Justice as the Government of Sri Lanka acknowledged that his appointment was void at its inception as the sitting Judge, Shirani Bandaranayake was not impeached lawfully and therefore no vacancy existed for the post.
Who is the first lady Chief Justice of Sri Lanka?
Justice Shirani Bandaranayake
She was first appointed to the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka in 1996, becoming Sri Lanka’s first female Supreme Court Judge. Bandaranayake was appointed chief justice in May 2011 following the mandatory retirement of Asoka de Silva….Shirani Bandaranayake.
| The Honourable Justice Shirani Bandaranayake | |
|---|---|
| Children | Shaveen Bandaranayake Kariyawasam |
What are the powers of President of Sri Lanka?
Sri Lankan presidents are vested with very broad executive power. They are involved with every aspect of the government and are able to hold cabinet portfolios, or can bypass the cabinet posts by delegating decisions to the Presidential Secretariat.
Who is the present Attorney General of Sri Lanka?
Sanjay Rajaratnam
The Attorney General of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan government’s chief legal adviser, and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka….
| Attorney General of Sri Lanka | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Sanjay Rajaratnam since 26 May 2021 | |
| Attorney General’s Department | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Nominator | The President |
Who is the head of court?
The Chief Justice of India (IAST: Bhārat ke Mukhya Nyāyādhīśa), officially the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India, is the chief judge of the Supreme Court of India as well as the highest-ranking officer of the Indian federal judiciary.
Who is the first citizen of Sri Lanka?
The earliest inhabitants of Sri Lanka were probably ancestors of the Vedda people, an indigenous people numbering approximately 2,500 living in modern-day Sri Lanka.
How much a Lawyer earns in Sri Lanka?
A person working as a Lawyer in Sri Lanka typically earns around 178,000 LKR per month. Salaries range from 92,600 LKR (lowest) to 272,000 LKR (highest). This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits.
Who is Atonic general?
The current Attorney General is Mr. Godfred Yeboah Dame. He was appointed by President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo in 2021….List of ministers.
| Minister | Godfred Yeboah Dame |
|---|---|
| Took office | January 2021 |
| Left office | current |
| Government | Akuffo Addo government |
| Party | New Patriotic Party |
Which lawyer makes the most money in Sri Lanka?