NewsThe Appeal Court's full verdict outlining the decisions to reject a petition challenging Presidential candidate Gotabhaya Rajapaksa's dual citizenship is to be delivered tomorrow (Oct 15). Earlier this month, the Appeal Court rejected a petition filed by two civic activists who argued that the dual citizenship certificate of Rajapaksa was invalid - a case which could have obstructed the candidature of Rajapaksa. A judge bench comprising Appeal Court President Yasantha Kodagoda, Arjuna Obeysekera, and Mahinda Samayawardana will issue the final verdict containing the reasons to dismiss the petition, tomorrow. The National Election Commission has declared Gotabhaya Rajapaksa as an eligible candidate. Related storyAppeal Court rejects petition challenging Gotabhaya's citizenship

Source: Sunday Times October 14, 2019 06:00 UTC