The transfer of Judge A.G. Alexraja from the Jaffna High Court to the Badulla Civil Appellate High Court has triggered strong criticism and fresh allegations within legal circles in the Northern Province.
Judge Alexraja received his appointment as a High Court Judge on April 22 this year. However, authorities transferred him within a month of assuming duties, prompting concerns among members of the legal community in Jaffna.The Jaffna Bar Association stated that the sudden transfer created suspicion and raised questions about possible external influence behind the decision.
Jaffna Bar Association Raises Concerns.
The Jaffna Bar Association publicly questioned the reasons behind the transfer and highlighted the unusual nature of moving a newly appointed judge within such a short period.
Members of the association argued that the decision could undermine public confidence in the independence of the judiciary. They urged relevant authorities to clarify the circumstances surrounding the transfer in order to avoid unnecessary speculation and controversy.
Governor’s Secretariat Rejects Allegations.
Meanwhile, several parties linked the transfer to the Northern Province Governor, leading to political debate and criticism on social media platforms.
In response, the Northern Province Governor’s Secretariat firmly denied any involvement in the transfer of the Jaffna High Court Judge. The Secretariat stated that no connection existed between the Governor and the judicial transfer process.The issue continues to attract attention across legal and political sectors in Sri Lanka, with many observers closely monitoring further developments.
