Maithripala tells court he paid required compensation to Royal Park victims

Former President Maithripala Sirisena, through his lawyer informed the Supreme Court today that he has paid the required compensation to the victims of the Royal Park murder case.

 

The Supreme Court, at around 10 a.m. today, issued notices to former President Sirisena, requiring him to show cause for his failure to pay the compensation. The court issued this order after considering the facts presented before it. At that time, former President Sirisena was not represented by a lawyer.

 

However, moments after the order was delivered, President's Counsel Faiszer Musthapha, appearing for the former President informed court that his client had allegedly made the payment.

 

The Supreme Court directed the President's Counsel to formally present these facts by filing a motion.