COLOMBO (News 1st): The Supreme Court ordered today (July 22) that the FR petition filed by Dr Shiabdeen Mohommad Shafi be taken up on August 6th. The FR petition was filed appealing his release and acquittance of all charges filed against him.

The order was issued when the petition was taken up before a Supreme Court judge bench comprising of Justices Buwaneka Aluvihare and L. T. B. Dehideniya. Deputy Solicitor General Thusith Mudalige who appeared on behalf of the Attorney General stated that certain respondents of the case have not yet been issued notices. Presidents Counsel Faizer Mustapha appearing on behalf of the petitioner, Dr Shaafi stated that the doctor is currently in remand prison and not in detainment.

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