The Supreme Court's hearing into nine Fundamental Rights petitions challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police is still ongoing before a three-judge bench.
The petitioners are seeking an interim order restraining Tennakoon from performing the duties and functions of the IGP.
The hearing, which has continued for several days, will persist until the conclusion of the initial stage.
The three-judge bench comprises Justice Yasantha Kodagoda, Justice Achala Wengappuli, and Justice Mahinda Samayawardena.
Geoffrey Alagaratnam PC, Upul Jayasuriya PC, Shamil Perera PC, Saliya Pieris PC, Viran Corea PC, Senior Counsel Suren Fernando, and Thishya Weragoda appeared for the petitioners. Romesh de Silva PC represented IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, and Senior Additional Solicitor General Nerin Pulle appeared for the Attorney General.
