Justice Preethi Padman Surasena Sworn in as 49th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka

29-Jul-2025

.

Justice Preethi Padman Surasena, the most senior Supreme Court Justice, was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Sri Lanka on July 27 at the Presidential Secretariat, before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Justice Preethi Padman Surasena is the 49th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Justice Surasena’s name was recently approved by the Constitutional Council for the vacancy created by the retirement of former Chief Justice Murdu Nirupa Bidushinie Fernando.