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Court orders hospital director to explain delay in Sallay medical records
The Colombo Fort Magistrate has issued a notice to the Director of Colombo National Hospital following the failure to submit medical reports in the case of Suresh Sallay. The directive comes as proceedings in the matter continue.
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Magistrate Pasan Amarasena of the Colombo Fort Court issued the notice on Friday, directing the hospital director to appear before the court and account for the delayed submission of the medical documentation.
The medical reports, which form part of the evidence in the Sallay case, have not been provided to the court as required. The notice represents a formal escalation by the magistrate to ensure compliance with court orders and procedural requirements.
The case continues to be heard at the Colombo Fort Court. The issuance of the notice underscores the court's expectations that relevant institutions provide timely cooperation in judicial proceedings.
No further details regarding the specific charges or nature of the case were immediately available. The next steps in the proceedings are expected to be clarified following the hospital director's appearance before the magistrate.