Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Colombo District Court has issued an enjoining order preventing the implementation of a letter issued by the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) seeking to terminate the party membership of Colombo Municipal Councilor Zohara Buhary.

The party had moved to cancel her membership over allegations that she voted in favour of the National People's Power (NPP) budget proposal at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), despite a directive from the SLMC leadership to oppose it.

The court issued the order following consideration of a plaint filed by the councilor, Ada Derana reporter said.

The enjoining order will remain in effect for a period of 14 days.

Additionally, the court ordered that notices be issued to the respond...