The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has suspended six judicial officers, including the former Batticaloa Magistrate, after reviewing evidence linked to multiple cases.
The suspensions were prompted by serious concerns over judicial conduct and performance. Those affected include Moratuwa Magistrate Thilina Gamage, Mahiyanganaya Additional District Judge Rangani Gamage, and three probationary magistrates who had only recently been appointed.
The JSC, chaired by Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena, also includes Supreme Court Justice Mahinda Samayawardena as a member, while the third position—previously held by retired Supreme Court Justice Gamini Amarasekara—remains vacant pending Constitutional Council approval. High Court Judge Prasanna Alwis serves as the Commission’s Secretary.
This decisive action underscores the JSC’s commitment to ensuring judicial accountability and preserving integrity within Sri Lanka’s judiciary.
