The writ application filed by Pastor Jerome Fernando seeking an order preventing police from arresting him in connection with the controversial Sunday sermon, was today withdrawn by his lawyers before the Court of Appeal.
The Attorney General had earlier raised objections against the petition over misrepresentation and suppression of material facts.
President’s Counsel Jagath Wickramanayake appearing for Pastor Gerome Fernando sought court’s permission to withdraw the application reserving his rights to file a fresh application.
Accordingly, the writ petition was dismissed by the Court of Appeal two-judge-bench comprising Justices Sobhitha Rajakaruna and M.A.R. Marikkar.
Senior State Counsel Shaminda Wickrema and State Counsel Rajika Aluwihare appeared for the State. Jagath Wickramanayake PC appeared for the Petitioner Jerome Fernando. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)