Four new judges are set to be appointed to the Supreme Court to fill existing vacancies. Court of Appeal Judges Sobitha Rajapakura, Menaka Wijesundara, Sampath Abeykoon, and Sampath Wijeratne are scheduled to take their oaths before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (January 12).
A notable aspect of these appointments is the adherence to judicial seniority, with no political interference or external influence affecting the selection process. The appointments strictly followed the seniority of the Court of Appeal judges, marking a departure from past practices.
Previously, Supreme Court appointments were often influenced by political affiliations, disregarding the seniority of the Court of Appeal and prioritizing candidates from the Attorney General’s Department. This shift signifies a commitment to a merit-based and transparent judicial appointment process.
