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    Kurukulasuriya Vs SLRC and others (2021)

    Ira Anduru Pata, Fundamental Rights, Uvindu Kurukulasuriya, J. K. W. Jayasekara, Freedom of Speech, freedom of expression, freedom of thought, Right to Information, Free Media Movement, Journalist, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, J. C. Weliamuna, Political Speech, criticize governments,

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    Kurukulasuriya Vs SLRC and others (2021)

    Description

    Fundamental Rights Case
    In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has delivered its verdict on a Fundamental Rights petition filed against the unannounced suspension of transmission of the ‘Ira Anduru Pata’ live discussion on Rupavahini on 4 November 2008.
    Delivering its historic ruling in a case which was heard for over 13 years, the Supreme Court held in two connected cases – SC FR Application 556 and 557/2008, that fundamental rights of a media professional – Colombo Telegraph Editor and Convenor of the Free Media Movement (at the time) – Uvindu Kurukulasuriya (First Petitioner) and a viewer – J. K. W. Jayasekara (Second Petitioner) guaranteed under Articles 10, 12(1), 12(2), 14(1), 14(1)(a) of the Constitution were infringed and ordered the State to pay compensation.

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    • Promoting freedom of speech & expression
    Author

    Buwaneka Aluwihare, PC, J. Priyantha Jayawardena, PC, J. & L. T. B. Dehideniya, J.

    Publisher

    Supreme Court in Sri Lanka

    Published Year

    2021 Feb 17

    Language

    English

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    • UviduVsRuper_Cop.pdf View

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