The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed concern over recent social media comments and predictions by individuals and YouTubers on judicial decisions, warning that such actions undermine the rule of law and public confidence in the justice system.
In a statement issued today, the BASL said the remarks targeted matters under the purview of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the judiciary, both independent institutions. The JSC, comprising the Chief Justice and two senior Supreme Court judges, oversees appointments, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary control of High Court judges and other judicial officers.
The association stressed that the independence of the judiciary must be safeguarded from external interference, cautioning that public posts and commentaries attempting to influence outcomes of cases threaten due process.
BASL noted that perpetrators of such interference can face legal consequences under Article 111(C)(1) and (2) of the Constitution, which provides penal provisions against interference with the judiciary.
Calling on all stakeholders, including law enforcement authorities, BASL urged protection of the rule of law, due process, and citizens’ rights and liberties at all times. (Newswire)
