Sri Lankan Judiciary Moves for Contempt Proceedings Against IGP ⚖️

• Legal & Governance: Gampaha Magistrate Bandula Gunarathna has directed case files concerning Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya to the Court of Appeal President to initiate contempt of court proceedings over alleged failure to comply with judicial directives. • Incident & Ruling: The court previously cleared a Delowewa resident of baseless drug charges, ordering three officers and the Police Department to pay Rs. 200,000 in compensation, alongside a nationwide directive for the IGP to instruct officers against filing frivolous cases. • Non-Compliance: The court rejected localized guidelines issued on 19 October, 2026 for Western Province North (Gampaha, Kelaniya, and Negombo divisions) as an attempt to mislead the court, given the explicit order for a islandwide circular. • Systemic Impact: The Magistrate warned against unwarranted arrests and baseless prosecutions, highlighting concerns over public confidence in law enforcement and the national judicial framework.