Supreme Court Ruled As Court Martial A Valid Court Under The Constitution

Supreme Court today ruled that the Court Martial is also a part of the legal system according to the 89(d) section of the Sri Lankan Constitution.The decision of  five member Supreme Court Judge panal regarding the validity of Court Martial was revealed in Appeals Court in Colombo this noon.

The validity of the Court Martial was questioned when  imprisoned former Army Commander Retired General Sarath Fonseka filed a court case in Appeals Court challanging the Court Martial Ruling over removing him from Parliamentary Seat.Afterwards the question on validity of the Court Martial was referred to the Supreme Court.