The Attorney General’s (AG) Department has consented to release Attorney-at-law Hejaaz Hizbullah on bail subject to conditions.
The AG’s Department informed the Court of Appeal that the bail will be granted only if the defence makes an application for bail at the Puttalam High Court on the 28th of January.
The decision was announced when Deputy Solicitor General Sudharshana de Silva appearing for the Attorney General, submitted to the court the trial against Hizbullah at the Puttalam High Court which is due next Friday (28).
De Silva said the prosecution would consent to the bail application if the petitioner makes an application for bail at the end of the day’s proceedings.
President’s Counsel Romesh de Silva who appeared for Hejaaz Hizbullah informed the court that he would agree to a settlement in the interest of his client.
Accordingly, the Court of Appeal two-judge-bench comprising Justice Menaka Wijesundera and Justice Neil Iddawala fixed the bail revision application to be heard on 09th February.
Attorney-at-law Hejaaz Hizbullah was arrested in April 2020 under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and has been in remand custody for over 18 months.
An indictment has been served on Hejaaz Hizbullah under the PTA and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act accusing him of making certain statements to students in contravention of these laws. (NewsWire)