The case filed against Member of Parliament Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan over an alleged assault following a motor vehicle accident on Baseline Road, Orugodawatta, has been postponed until January 5.
The order was issued yesterday (November 10) by Colombo Additional Magistrate Nuwan Kaushalya.
The case relates to an incident on March 2, 2021, in which Lasantha Abeywardena was allegedly assaulted after his vehicle was involved in an accident on Baseline Road, Orugodawatta.
The defence evidence hearing was scheduled to take place today. However, the lawyer representing the aggrieved party requested a postponement, stating that he had to appear in another case before the Colombo High Court.
Meanwhile, the defence counsel informed the court that his client was required to attend parliamentary sessions during the first and third weeks of each month and requested a date that would not conflict with his parliamentary duties.
Having considered the submissions, the Magistrate ordered that the case be recalled on January 5 for the hearing of defence evidence.
