Be more creative to build a great Nation- Chief Justice

Sarath Malalasekera

"What is more value, more money or more ideas," the Chief Justice quoting USA Justice Oliver Wendel Holmes, asked the audience.

More ideas are more value than more money, Chief Gustice Sarath N. Silva, PC said.

He was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies at the Sri Lanka Law College newly built auditorium premises recently.

The Chief Justice said participating at the inauguration ceremony of the Advanced Legal Studies led by the Advanced Legal Studies Unit Director Deputy Solicitor General Yasantha Kodagoda and Advanced Legal Studies Unit Assistant Director Senior State Counsel Ayesha Jinasena was a historic occasion.

"Be more creative to build a great nation. This Unit will have more ideas than more money," the Chief Justice emphasised. "A major refurbishment plan was carried out throughout the country including Jaffna and Mannar districts. We have given a new look to the Court buildings in those areas. This is a program to build a united nation in the country. For this purpose the Justice Ministry helps develop these courts premises," the Chief Justice added.

The Director and the Staff of the newly established Institute of Advanced Legal Studies presented a memento to Chief Justice Sarath Nanda Silva PC in recognition and appreciation of his visionary contribution towards the advancement of legal education in Sri Lanka.

Justice Saleem Marsoof PC, Attorney General Mohan Pieris PC, Principal Law College Dr. W.D. Rodrigo, BASL President W. Dayaratne, Advanced Legal Studies Unit Director DSG Yasantha Kodagoda, ALSU Assistant Director Senior State Counsel Ayesha Jinasena were at the head table with the Chief Guest.