Hirunika Premachandra

Listed from published reports. Appearing here is not a finding of wrongdoing.

Details

Role: Former SJB Member of Parliament
Note: Daughter of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra; petitioner against the pardon
Appears on: Presidents since 2019
Last checked: 12 Oct 2026 (what this means)

Hirunika Premachandra / Petitioned against pardon of / Duminda Silva
- The Supreme Court ruled on petitions filed by Premachandra’s wife and daughter, Sumana and Hirunika Premachandra, and a former human rights commissioner.17 Jan 2024 · Ada Derana · Supreme Court deems Duminda Silva's presidential pardon invalid
Hirunika Premachandra / Daughter of / Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra
- Names her as the daughter of the late Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra.17 Jan 2024 · Ada Derana · Supreme Court deems Duminda Silva's presidential pardon invalid
Hirunika Premachandra / Former MP for / Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)
- Describes her as a former SJB parliamentarian.28 Jun 2024 · Ada Derana · Hirunika sentenced to 3 years rigorous imprisonment
Hirunika Premachandra / Convicted in; under appeal / Dematagoda abduction case
- The Colombo High Court found her guilty on 18 charges over the 2015 abduction and wrongful detention of a youth in Dematagoda, and sentenced her to three years of rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs. 20,000 on each charge. Her counsel said she would appeal.28 Jun 2024 · Ada Derana · Hirunika sentenced to 3 years rigorous imprisonment
- The Court of Appeal put off the hearing of her appeal to 23 September 2026. Her counsel asked the court to set aside the sentence and the fine.6 Aug 2026 · Newswire · Hirunika's bid to overturn 3-year prison sentence deferred to Sept. 23