Court of Appeal Begins Hearing Of Writ Challenging Validity Of SLPP Candidate Gotabhaya Rajapaksa's Citizenship: AG Expected To Present Submissions Today

The Court of Appeal began hearing of the Writ petition challenging the validity of SLPP Presidential candidate Gotabhaya Rajapaksa's citizenship. The case is being heard before a three-judge bench. The petition was filed by two prominent civil society activists, Gamini Viyangoda, and Professor Chandraguptha Thenuwara. The Attorney General is expected to present submissions to the court today.