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Hirunika Premachandra

Hirunika Premachandra

Former Member of Parliament · Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)

UNDER APPEALLast verified 6 August 2026

Overview

Status
UNDER APPEAL
Current Case
Convicted on 18 counts arising from the 2015 abduction, wrongful confinement and assault of a man in Dematagoda.
Sentence
3 years (confirmed total across 1 matter)
Appeal
Bail pending appeal was granted in July 2024; appeal hearing next fixed for 23 Sep 2026.
Next Hearing
23 September 2026
Last Verified
6 August 2026

The short version

Hirunika Premachandra was convicted in 2024 and sentenced to 3 years rigorous imprisonment; fines also imposed on the 18 counts. The conviction is now under appeal. Convicted on 18 counts arising from the 2015 abduction, wrongful confinement and assault of a man in Dematagoda. Bail pending appeal was granted in July 2024; appeal hearing next fixed for 23 Sep 2026. Next scheduled hearing: 23 September 2026.

How did we get here?

  1. 23 September 2026

    Next Hearing

    Bail pending appeal was granted in July 2024; appeal hearing next fixed for 23 Sep 2026.

    Court: Colombo High Court (trial); Court of Appeal

    Sources (3)
  2. 28 June 2024

    Convicted — 3 years rigorous imprisonment; fines also imposed on the 18 counts

    Convicted on 18 counts arising from the 2015 abduction, wrongful confinement and assault of a man in Dematagoda.

    Court: Colombo High Court (trial); Court of Appeal

    Sources (3)