Justice Vijith Malalgoda Vs. Nagananda Kodituwakku – SC RULE NO. 01/2016-2016

In the disciplinary case between the Supreme Court (acting as complainant) and Nagananda Kodituwakku, Attorney-at-Law (Respondent), the Court examined allegations of contemptuous conduct by the Respondent during court proceedings on 21 May 2015. The primary issue addressed concerned whether the Respondent’s submissions undermined judicial dignity and contravened Rules 60 and 61 of the Supreme Court (Conduct of and Etiquette for Attorneys-at-Law) Rules 1988, thereby justifying disciplinary sanction. The findings established that the Respondent made baseless, contemptuous statements, thereby breaching professional conduct rules and eroding public confidence in the judiciary. The apology subsequently tendered by the Respondent was considered an admission of guilt, albeit delayed. Suspension f