Supreme Corruption

A striking example is the recent appointment of a retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court as the Permanent Representative to the UN—bypassing all career diplomats currently serving Sri Lanka.

This decision underscores the deeply entrenched corruption within the current regime. By manipulating the judiciary, they create an environment where judges are expected to either deliver rulings that favor government actions or remain passive when those actions violate the constitution.

The implicit message to the judiciary is clear: either stay silent or issue judgments beneficial to the government, and in return, judges and their families will be rewarded.

In contrast, the Chief Justice of India has set an inspiring example. According to a news report in The Hindu on June 6, 2025, Chief Justice BR Gavai stated that he and his Supreme Court colleagues have publicly pledged not to undermine the public’s trust in judicial integrity by accepting post-retirement positions from the government.

This starkly highlights the ethical standards the current government must uphold to preserve public trust and judicial

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