⚖️ BASL Denies Court Representation for Arrested Lawyer Rakhitha Rajapakshe

• Overview: The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has formally denied media reports claiming it made court representations on behalf of Attorney-at-Law Rakhitha Rajapakshe, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. • Official Stance: The BASL clarified that its legal sector role in cases involving its members is strictly limited to observing proceedings and reporting back to the association for potential internal steps. • Key Details: The BASL Executive Committee confirmed it did not authorize any lawyer to make submissions or representations on its behalf during the proceedings at the Chief Magistrate’s Court of Colombo. The statement was issued in response to conflicting media reports regarding the high-profile arrest.