First woman President of Appeal Court
[January 10, 2003 - 09.00 GMT]

Justice Shiranee Thilakawardene became the first woman to be appointed President of the Court of Appeal.

The appointment was made by President Chandrika Kumaratunga and approved by the Constitutional Council.

Justice Thilakawardene replaces Justice Nihal Jayasinghe who has been elevated to the Supreme Court while Kalutara High Court Judge Gamini Abeyratne has been promoted to the Court of Appeal.

 

 

 

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Last Updated Date: January 10, 2003  - 09.00 GMT.

 
   
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