Appeal Courts postpones further hearing of Suresh Sallay’s writ petition to July 21

The Court of Appeal has postponed further consideration of the writ petition filed by former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, challenging his possible arrest and detention in connection with the ongoing investigations into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, until July 21, 2026.The petition was taken up before a Court of Appeal bench comprising President of the Court of Appeal Justice Rohantha Abeysuriya and Justice Priyantha Fernando, Ada Derana reporter said.During today's proceedings, President's Counsel Sanjeewa Jayawardena, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, presented further submissions before the court.Following the submissions, the Court of Appeal ordered that the matter be taken up again on July 21 for further consideration.