President appoints 13 High Court Judges

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed 13 High Court judges this morning. The appointment letters have been issued to these judges.

Accordingly, 08 district judges, a chief magistrate, two magistrates and two senior state counsels have been promoted as High Court judges.

New High Court Judges:

A.G. Aluthge – District Judge
R.R.J.U.T.K. Rajakaruna – District Judge
R.A.D.U.N. Ranatunga – Magistrate
T.M.C.S. Gunasekara – District Judge
M. Prabath Ranasinghe – District Judge
R.M.S.B. Chandrasiri – Chief Magistrate
R. Weliwatta – District Judge
G.L. Priyantha – Magistrate
A. Nishantha Peiris – District Judge
S.M.A.S. Manchanayake – District Judge
L. Chamath Madanayake – District Judge
V.M. Weerasuriya – Senior State Counsel
H.A.D.N. Hewawasam – Senior State Counsel

The President noted that he hopes to protect the independence of the judiciary, establish the rule of law in the country and prevent delays in court proceedings.

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