January 05, Colombo (LNW): The Constitutional Council has officially endorsed the appointments of two distinguished High Court judges, K.M. Sarath Dissanayake and Pradeep Hettiarachchi, to the Court of Appeal.
The nominations, which were submitted for approval by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, have now been confirmed, marking a significant move in the country’s judicial landscape.
Both judges, who are currently the most senior serving members of the High Court, have built distinguished careers and are widely respected for their expertise and impartiality.
Judge Dissanayake and Judge Hettiarachchi are expected to take their oaths as members of the Court of Appeal in the coming week, following the formal approval process.
This development comes as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen the judiciary and ensure that highly qualified and experienced judges continue to serve in key positions within the country’s legal framework.
With their wealth of experience in handling complex cases, the two new appointees are expected to bring valuable insight and stability to the Court of Appeal.
