March 23, Colombo, LNW: The Attorney General has declined to represent former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella and other respondents named in a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition, as disclosed to the Supreme Court.
The petition, aimed at adjudicating alleged violations of fundamental human rights, questions the decision to procure medicines from two unregistered Indian companies under the Indian credit line.
During the court session on March 22, the Deputy Solicitor General, representing the Attorney General, conveyed this decision to the bench. Subsequently, the Supreme Court adjourned further consideration of the petition.
