⚖️ Govt to Repurpose Official Residences for Anti-Corruption High Courts

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has directed the conversion of four former ministerial residences in Colombo 07 into special High Courts. The move is a key component of the Anti-Corruption Action Plan (2025–2029) to expedite high-profile prosecutions. • Infrastructure Expansion: Four properties on Gregory Road, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Wijerama Road, and Stanmore Crescent have been earmarked for judicial use to reduce massive case backlogs. • Easter Sunday Cases: A specialized court is already operational at No. C 76, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, specifically to fast-track proceedings related to the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. • Aluthkade Complex: Following the completion of China-aided renovations at the Superior Courts Complex, the Supreme Court has returned to its original building. This transition allows for the potential establishment of five additional High Courts within the Magistrate’s Court building. • Strategic Goal: The initiative aims to strengthen judicial efficiency and ensure timely adjudication for public interest cases, reinforcing the rule of law to support economic governance and transparency.