Court of Appeal challenge to Archchuna’s seat

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Court: Court of Appeal
Claim: That he was still a government medical officer when he handed in his nomination, and so cannot hold a seat
Status: Arguments postponed to 16 December 2026; no ruling reported
Appears on: Politicians and investigators
Last checked: 12 Oct 2026 (what this means)

Coming court dates

16 Dec 2026: Arguments to resume in the Court of Appeal

Connections (2)

Oshala Herath / Filed / Court of Appeal challenge to Archchuna’s seat
- The quo warranto application came before the Court of Appeal on 17 December 2024. It describes him as a public interest litigant who says Archchuna is disqualified because he had not resigned as a medical officer.17 Dec 2024 · Newswire · Archchuna disqualified to be MP ? : Quo Warranto application filed
- Describes him as the leader of the Abhinawa Niwahal Peramuna.26 Jun 2025 · Newswire · AG's position not in Archchuna’s favour in MP eligibility case
Ramanathan Archchuna / Seat challenged in / Court of Appeal challenge to Archchuna’s seatAllegation
- On 26 June 2025 the petitioner’s counsel argued that he remained a public officer and that his seat had become vacant. The Additional Solicitor General, for the State, confirmed that he was still considered a public officer and was under interdiction.26 Jun 2025 · Newswire · AG's position not in Archchuna’s favour in MP eligibility case
- On 31 August 2026 his counsel asked the Court of Appeal to refer the matter to the Supreme Court; the court said it would rule on that request at an appropriate time.31 Aug 2026 · Newswire · Court of Appeal hears petition on Archchuna Ramanathan’s parliamentary seat
- On 12 October 2026 the court postponed arguments to 16 December 2026 because the bench was not properly constituted, and was told he intended to retain new counsel. His lawyers have argued that he had been interdicted without pay and so should not count as a public officer. The court has given no final ruling.12 Oct 2026 · Newswire · MP Archchuna gets more time in Parliament as legal battle delayed