Judicial Service Commission / Decided to dismiss, October 2026 /Thilina Gamage
On 9 October 2026 it decided to remove the interdicted former Chief Magistrate and Moratuwa District Judge after finding him guilty of all charges in an inquiry. The charges included unlawful possession of an elephant calf.9 Oct 2026 · Ada Derana · JSC decides to dismiss former Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage
The Commission sent Additional Magistrate Thilina Gamage on compulsory leave due to an ongoing investigation into possession of a baby elephant without a valid licence.21 May 2016 · Ada Derana · Magistrate Thilina Gamage sent on compulsory leave