Shashi Weerawanska, wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawanska, has been released on bail by the Colombo Magistrate's Court while awaiting a Supreme Court hearing on her appeal against a two-year prison sentence related to a forged passport case.
Shashi Weerawanska secured bail from the Colombo Magistrate's Court in connection with allegations involving a forged passport. The release comes as she pursues legal recourse through the Supreme Court, where she has filed an appeal challenging a two-year custodial sentence previously imposed against her.
The bail decision allows Weerawanska temporary release from custody while the higher court considers the merits of her appeal. The case appears to centre on documentation irregularities, though specific details regarding the circumstances surrounding the forged passport allegations remain limited in available reports.
As the spouse of Wimal Weerawanska, a former government minister, the case has drawn public attention. Her legal proceedings continue through the appellate process, with the Supreme Court expected to examine the conviction and sentencing at a future hearing date.
