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Event

Conviction over remarks on Islam, March 2024

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Details

Court

Colombo High Court

Sentence

Four years of rigorous imprisonment and a Rs. 100,000 fine

Incident

2016 media briefing at Kuragala

Outcome

Released on bail pending appeal, July 2024

Appears on

Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara

Connections (3)

• Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara / Convicted in / Conviction over remarks on Islam, March 2024
  • Colombo High Court sentenced him to four years of rigorous imprisonment and a Rs. 100,000 fine over comments against Islam at a 2016 media briefing at Kuragala.28 Mar 2024 · Ada Derana · Gnanasara Thero sentenced to 4 years RI
  • Released on bail with an overseas travel ban, following a Court of Appeal decision of 18 July 2024.22 Jul 2024 · Ada Derana · Colombo HC orders release of Ven. Gnanasara Thero on bail
• Mujibur Rahman / Complainant in / Conviction over remarks on Islam, March 2024
  • The case followed a complaint by former MPs Mujibur Rahman and Azath Salley.28 Mar 2024 · Ada Derana · Gnanasara Thero sentenced to 4 years RI
• Azath Salley / Complainant in / Conviction over remarks on Islam, March 2024
  • The case followed a complaint by former MPs Mujibur Rahman and Azath Salley.28 Mar 2024 · Ada Derana · Gnanasara Thero sentenced to 4 years RI