By: Isuru Parakrama
February 02, Colombo (LNW): Justice Mohamed Lafar Tahir has been appointed as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal, following the decision of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Justice Tahir, the most senior judge currently serving in the Court of Appeal, was formally sworn in to his new role today (02), at a ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat.
The appointment follows the acceptance of pre-retirement leave by Justice Bandula Karunaratne, the former President of the Court of Appeal.
Justice Karunaratne, having taken his leave, will step down from his position, and his departure has led to the elevation of Justice Tahir to the acting role.
The President’s Media Division (PMD) confirmed that the appointment is in line with established protocols for judicial leadership transitions.
