CJ lauds former BASL President

Sarath Malalasekera

Former President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), President's Counsel Nihal Jayamanne has great human qualities and discharged his duties without any discrimination, said Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva after unveiling Mr. Jayamanne's portrait at the BASL Auditorium on Saturday morning.

"Nihal Jayamanne rendered yeomen service to the BASL for the last two years and was responsible for organising the Sri Lanka Law Week for the first time in Sri Lanka," the Chief Justice said.

"He entered the profession when his father late J. M. Jayamanne was the Minister of Justice, but never took any advantage of his father's position. He did his best for his clients with much satisfaction," the Chief Justice added.

"Lawyers have a wider roll to assist the BASL in order to maintain the high standards of the profession and the future members who take to this profession," he said. The Chief Justice emphasised that any person who bears arms is his enemy. We have a responsibility to ensure peace in the country.

Presidents Counsel Daya Perera, Present BASL President W. Dayaratne, Attorney General President's Counsel C. R. de Silva, BASL Vice President, President's Counsel Mohan Piries and BASL Secretary Udaya Rohan de Silva were present along with Nihal Jayamanne.

Judges of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, District Judges, Magistrates, Senior and Junior members of the Official and Unofficial Bar were also present.