Srilanka, July 1 -- Controller of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Illukpitiya, today (July 1) unconditionally pleaded guilty before the Supreme Court in a case related to contempt of court.

The charge stemmed from his failure to comply with a court order concerning the visa issuance process. The Supreme Court announced that sentencing will take place on July 24, 2025.

This development marks a significant step in holding public officials accountable for court order compliance and upholding the rule of law in administrative processes.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily News Sri Lanka....