The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing date for the appeal petition challenging the Court of Appeal's decision to dismiss a writ petition questioning the legality of State Minister Diana Gamage's parliamentary seat.
A three-judge bench fixed the petition for support on January 8 next year, with social activist Oshala Herath filing the appeal, seeking an order declaring Diana Gamage disqualified as a Member of Parliament.
The Court of Appeal had differing opinions, with one justice stating the petitioner proved a prima facie case, while another held that the merits did not warrant a writ order, citing non-compliance with Supreme Court Rules.
