Srilanka, June 30 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the petition filed by former Minister Duminda Dissanayake, currently in remand custody over the alleged possession of a gold-plated firearm, be taken up for hearing on July 14.

The case was heard today (June 30) before High Court Judge Manjula Thilakaratne. President's Counsel Sampath Mendis appeared on behalf of the petitioner and presented arguments urging the court to review the legality and circumstances of the ongoing detention.

After reviewing the submissions, the Judge noted that an inquiry into the petition is warranted. It was further revealed that the investigation files have been submitted to the Attorney General, who is now overseeing the matter.

The Judge also o...