The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (16) ordered that the case against former Minister Johnston Fernando over the alleged illegal possession of a luxury vehicle be called on 28 October.

Fernando, who is currently out on bail, appeared before Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena.

President’s Counsel Sampath Mendis, appearing for Fernando, informed the court that the case falls under the Motor Traffic Act.

The Magistrate nevertheless ordered that the case be called again on 28 October.