SC Judges to see SB video tape
Supreme Court judges are to see the video tape of a speech made by Minister S.B. Dissanayake in November last year before advising the Attorney General on a course of action regarding contempt charges.

Legal sources said the video tape of Mr. Dissanayake's speech at a Habaraduwa Vap Magul ceremony had been obtained from Rupavahini.

Three residents of Unawatuna sent a petition regarding the alleged contempt and the Chief Justice has asked for an inquiry by a full bench of the Supreme Court.

In June 2000, Mr. Dissanayake faced a similar case of contempt but the Supreme Court discharged him after warning him to be mindful that he did not speak in a manner that affected the dignity of the court.

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