The Court of Appeal was informed today that the police constable who was allegedly involved in an altercation with lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake on October 10 had been transferred to the Mount Lavinia Police Headquarters Station on disciplinary grounds, before the incident. 

Appearing on behalf of Wanninayake, President’s Counsel Upul Jayasuriya told the court that the Police Constable had been transferred from the Kesbewa Police Station on disciplinary grounds, in accordance with the Public Service Commission Procedural Rules.

Informing the court that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) had failed to disclose this fact to the court, President’s Counsel Jayasuriya raised concern over how this policeman was assigned for duty at the Mount Lavinia Court premises. 

President’s Counsel further informed the court that a copy of the police transfer letter dated August 5, 2025, would be submitted to the court by way of a motion.

The two-judge bench of the Court of Appeal, comprising President of the Court of Appeal Justice Rohantha Abeysuriya and Justice Priyantha Fernando,  subsequently fixed the matter for January 14.

The order was issued when the writ petition filed by lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake before the Court of Appeal seeking an order to prevent his arrest before being produced before the court was taken up for consideration today. 

The Police constable in question was arrested and remanded over allegations that he assaulted lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake following an argument related to removing a vehicle from the Mount Lavinia Court premises. He was later granted bail.

Lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake, who also later surrendered and appeared before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court over the incident, was also released on bail. (Newswire)

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An eyewitness to the incident involving the alleged altercation between Attorney-at-law Gunaratne Wanninayake and a Police Constable at the Mount Lavinia Court premises recently, claims he is being harassed by the Police. 

Speaking to the media, the eyewitness said he had witnessed the Police official punching the person in the passenger seat of the car, after which the driver had gotten out and confronted the Police officer.

The eyewitness said he had witnessed the entire incident that had occurred around 10.45 am at the Mount Lavinia Court premises on 10th October.

He further said that after having revealed this information, he has been constantly harassed by the Police, with some visiting his residence and others calling his wife and demanding him to report to the Police Station for an inquiry. 

Claiming threats to his life and his family, the eyewitness requested the BAR Association and Human Rights Commission to ensure their safety. 

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