Justice Minister Dr. Wijayadasa Rajapakshe underscored in Parliament the exclusive judicial authority vested in the Sri Lankan judiciary by the Constitution, affirming that no local or foreign entity can be endowed with judicial powers. He emphasized the constitutional framework that establishes a robust judicial system within the country, dismissing any provision for external intervention in judicial matters. Referring to past events involving the JVP, the Minister highlighted instances where the organization’s actions, such as the burning of 27 courts during 1988-1989, had led to public perception and speculation regarding their stance on justice.
During his parliamentary address, Minister Rajapakshe recounted a notorious incident from the late 1980s, where the JVP symbolically entrusted the administration of justice to a bull. This reference served as a reminder of past events and their implications on public perception. The Minister’s remarks were prompted by a statement made by former JVP MP K.D. Lalkantha, sparking a discourse on the organization’s historical activities and their implications on the country’s judicial system.
Minister Rajapakshe’s remarks shed light on the broader context of judicial integrity and sovereignty within Sri Lanka, reiterating the government’s commitment to upholding constitutional principles. The discourse in Parliament reflected the ongoing scrutiny of past events and their reverberations on contemporary governance, underscoring the importance of maintaining the independence and integrity of the judiciary in the country’s democratic framework.