The Opposition has submitted a memorandum to the Chief Justice over remarks allegedly made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding a pending court ruling, former minister G. L. Peiris noted.

Speaking at a media briefing in Colombo today (12), Peiris claimed the President had referred to the outcome of a court case during his May Day rally speech in Maharagama before the verdict was officially delivered.

He further stated that interference in judicial proceedings is a punishable offence under the law.

According to Peiris, several opposition party leaders and representatives jointly submitted the memorandum requesting the Chief Justice to consider the matter.