Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and millionaire businessman Thirukumar Nadesan were acquitted today (03) in a case filed against them for constructing a huge mansion in Malwana. It is reported that the government has been ordered to pay the legal costs due to that decision.
The announcement of the verdict in this case which was heard before the Gampaha High Court for a long time commenced at 10.00 am today and continued till 12.00 pm. Judgment took 2 hours to be read out.
Defendant’s attorneys also stated that if the Attorney General decides to file an appeal against this decision, all possibilities will be blocked by this judgment.
Accordingly, the Gampaha High Court has issued a very detailed judgment today. It is reported that the judgment was a 98 page report.
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