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Former PM Wickremesinghe's misuse of funds case adjourned pending AG advice
A court proceeding involving former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on allegations of misusing public funds has been postponed to November 11 as authorities await guidance from the Attorney General's office.
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The case against Wickremesinghe was adjourned during a court hearing as judicial officials seek clarification from the Attorney General's office before proceeding further.
The adjournment reflects standard legal procedures requiring senior prosecutorial guidance on matters involving high-profile political figures. The postponement to mid-November provides the Attorney General's office with additional time to review the case details and provide its advisory opinion to the court.
This development comes amid ongoing legal scrutiny of the former Prime Minister's tenure in office. The case forms part of several proceedings initiated against Wickremesinghe following his departure from the premiership.
The next hearing date of November 11 will allow the court to proceed once the Attorney General's counsel has been formally communicated to the judicial bench. The case remains closely watched given its implications for governance and accountability standards in Sri Lanka's public sector.