Attorney-at-Law Nagananda Kodituwakku has been debarred from practicing as a lawyer for a period of three years by the Supreme Court. The order will be effective from March 18 until March 18, 2022.
Court made the order on March 18 following a complaint made by Judge of the Supreme Court Judge Justice Vijith K. Malagoda alleging contempt of Court.
Court held that the actions of Kodituwakku had tarnished the image of the judiciary and would lead to public losing faith in the institution.
The Supreme Court Bench comprised three-judge-bench comprising Chief Justice Nalin Perera, Justice Sisira de Abrew and Justice Prasanna Jayawardena.
Solicitor General Dappula de Livera PC with Deputy Solicitor General Viveka Siriwardena appeared for the Attorney General.