The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has fixed October 8 to consider the anticipatory bail application filed by former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, who is seeking protection from arrest by the Bribery Commission.
The application was called before Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama today (03). Assistant Director General of the Bribery Commission, Anusha Sammandapperuma, submitted written objections to the appeal during today’s hearing.
In response, President’s Counsel Saliya Peiris, representing Nanayakkara, requested time to submit written replies to the Commission’s objections. The Magistrate directed the defense to file their responses by next Tuesday and confirmed that the bail application will be considered on October 8.
