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Legal Rulings Deferred for Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena in Multi-Case Corruption Trial.

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The Colombo High Court has rescheduled the announcement of verdicts for four corruption cases involving former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena. The cases, linked to alleged financial losses during his tenure at the National Lotteries Board, are now set for June 9.

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Legal Rulings Deferred for Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena in Multi-Case Corruption Trial
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Philippine Supreme Court Clears Way for Arrest of Senator Linked to Drug War
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Philippine Supreme Court Clears Way for Arrest of Senator Linked to Drug War.

May 20, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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Supreme Court Sets June Date to Address Multi-Billion Rupee Sugar Tax Revenue Loss
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Supreme Court Sets June Date to Address Multi-Billion Rupee Sugar Tax Revenue Loss.

May 18, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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Supreme Court Imposes Six-Year Sentence on Former NIE Director for Contempt
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Supreme Court Imposes Six-Year Sentence on Former NIE Director for Contempt.

May 14, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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Colombo High Court Advances Money Laundering Trial Against Yoshitha Rajapaksa
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May 14, 2026 at 6:18 AM

Colombo High Court Advances Money Laundering Trial Against Yoshitha Rajapaksa.

The Colombo High Court has dismissed preliminary defense objections, clearing the path for the money laundering trial against Yoshitha Rajapaksa to proceed, following his formal 'not guilty' plea.

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Opposition Challenges Presidential Remarks on Pending Court Verdicts.

May 12, 2026 at 8:13 AM

Opposition leaders have formally petitioned the Chief Justice, raising concerns over the President's public comments regarding a forthcoming court decision, citing potential judicial interference.

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Opposition Challenges Presidential Remarks on Pending Court Verdicts
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Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Delivers Justice in Peradeniya University Sexual Harassment Case
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Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Delivers Justice in Peradeniya University Sexual Harassment Case.

May 12, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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Legal Proceedings Against Shashi Weerawansa Postponed to May 25.

The Colombo Magistrate's Court has rescheduled the case involving Shashi Weerawansa regarding diplomatic passport forgery allegations, pending a decision on defence access to electronic evidence systems.

May 11, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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Supreme Court Directs Fresh Notice to Former President Over Compensation Case
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Supreme Court Directs Fresh Notice to Former President Over Compensation Case.

May 8, 2026 at 5:45 AM
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Apple Seeks Supreme Court Intervention in Ongoing App Store Commission Battle
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May 4, 2026 at 11:24 PM

Apple Seeks Supreme Court Intervention in Ongoing App Store Commission Battle.

Apple has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a lower court's mandate, aiming to halt further proceedings regarding the commission fees it charges for transactions conducted outside the App Store.

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US Supreme Court Intervenes to Maintain Nationwide Access to Abortion Pill via Mail.

May 4, 2026 at 5:48 PM

The US Supreme Court has issued an administrative stay to prevent a lower court ruling from restricting access to the abortion medication mifepristone, ensuring it remains available via telehealth and mail for the time being.

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US Supreme Court Intervenes to Maintain Nationwide Access to Abortion Pill via Mail
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Supreme Court Orders Compensation Over Brutal Assault of Police Officer by Colleagues.

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that a Sub-Inspector's fundamental rights were violated during a 2022 assault by fellow officers. The court ordered personal financial compensation from the perpetrators and deemed the victim's subsequent suspension unlawful.

April 30, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Judgment Rescheduled in Bribery Cases Involving Former Minister Sarana Gunawardena.

The Colombo High Court has deferred the verdict for four corruption cases against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena to May 26, 2026.

April 30, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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Legal Proceedings Against Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe Continue in Colombo.

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court is set to resume hearings today regarding a legal case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe involving the Public Property Act.

April 29, 2026 at 1:49 AM
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April 29, 2026 at 12:50 AM

Jaffna MP Ramanathan Archchuna to Appear in Court Following Firearm Intimidation Allegations.

Jaffna District Parliamentarian Ramanathan Archchuna, who was remanded after being accused of threatening a woman with a firearm during a land dispute, is scheduled to appear in the Mallakam Magistrate’s Court today.

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Supreme Court Judge Withdraws from Rishad Bathiudeen’s Wilpattu Deforestation Appeal.

April 27, 2026 at 9:38 AM

Supreme Court Justice A.H.M.D. Nawaz has recused himself from the ongoing appeal case involving former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen regarding deforestation near the Wilpattu National Park, marking the latest in a series of judicial recusals in this long-standing legal battle.

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Special High Court Denies Bid by Ex-Police Chief to Supplement Testimony in Easter Attack Case.

The Colombo Special High Court has declined a request from former IGP Pujith Jayasundara to introduce additional facts into his previously delivered dock statement regarding the Easter Sunday attack negligence case.

April 24, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Colombo High Court Postpones Krrish Financial Irregularity Case Involving Namal Rajapaksa
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Colombo High Court Postpones Krrish Financial Irregularity Case Involving Namal Rajapaksa.

April 23, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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United States
Federal Court Rejects Department of Justice Attempt to Access Rhode Island Voter Records
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Federal Court Rejects Department of Justice Attempt to Access Rhode Island Voter Records.

April 17, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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US Congressional Subpoena Debate: Democrats Demand Testimony from Fired Attorney General Pam Bondi
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April 9, 2026 at 10:18 PM

US Congressional Subpoena Debate: Democrats Demand Testimony from Fired Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Democratic lawmakers are challenging the Department of Justice's claim that fired Attorney General Pam Bondi is exempt from a subpoena regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case files, threatening contempt charges if she fails to testify.

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