Francis Gunawardena
Francis Gunawardena | |
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| Judge of the Court of Appeal of Sri Lanka | |
| Assumed office 19 June 2025 | |
| Appointed by | Anura Kumara Dissanayake |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Don Francis Hathurusinghe Gunawardena |
Don Francis Hathurusinghe Gunawardena is a Sri Lankan lawyer who serves as a judge of the Court of Appeal of Sri Lanka. He was appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and has served since 19 June 2025.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Gunawardena previously served as a judge of the High Court of Sri Lanka before his appointment to the Court of Appeal.[3][4][5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ "New President of the Court of Appeal and Two Appeal Court Judges Sworn In". www.president.gov.lk. 19 June 2025. Archived from the original on 19 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "New President and two Judges of Appeals Court sworn in". www.adaderana.lk. 19 June 2025. Archived from the original on 19 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "President gets four names for two CA vacancies". srilankamirror.com. 11 May 2025. Archived from the original on 12 May 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Constitutional Council approves two new appointments to Court of Appeal". www.adaderana.lk. 15 June 2025. Archived from the original on 15 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ Padmasiri, Ranjith (15 June 2025). "CC approves appointments of 2 judges to CA, does not consider SC appointment". www.sundaytimes.lk. Archived from the original on 15 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "New Appeal Court President, judges sworn in". www.dailymirror.lk. 19 June 2025. Archived from the original on 19 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
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