Supreme Court has rejected the Fundamental Rights petition filed by Frontline Socialist party leader Kumar Gunaratnam, asking to prevent his arrest or deportation.

Filing a fundamental right petition before Supreme Court Gunaratnam stated irreparable loss and damage would be caused to him if he was not allowed to remain in Sri Lanka.

With this Supreme Courtb decision, the FSP Leader, who arrived in Sri Lanka prior to the presidential election, will have to leave the country. Gunarathnam, who was a key member of the JVP during the 88.89 uprising, is a resident of Australia.

The Supreme Court previously issued a temporary order directing the controller of Immigration and Emigration to prevent Front Line Socialist Party leader Premkumar Gunaratnam alias Noel Mudalige from deporting the country until February 13.

He was questioned by the Department of Immigration and Emigration on the complaints received against him and on engaging in political activities while on a tourist visa.