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Colombo High Court Sets July 7 Trial Date for Namal Rajapaksa's Krrish Deal Case

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Namal Rajapaksa's Krrish trial set for July 7 at Colombo High Court.
Accused of criminal breach of trust for Rs. 70 million rugby deal funds.
Charges filed Feb 5, 2025; court summons witnesses Gupta, Patel.

The Colombo High Court has scheduled July 7, 2026, as the trial date for the case filed by the Attorney General against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa. The legal proceedings pertain to allegations surrounding the controversial 'Krrish' project deal. Following the conclusion of the pre-trial conference on May 29, 2026, the court fixed the matter for trial. The charges brought by the Attorney General allege criminal breach of trust concerning the acquisition of Rs. 70 million from the Indian Krrish company.

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Update #2\u00b7 May 29 · 4:30 PM

The Colombo High Court has fixed July 7 to commence the trial against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in the Krrish financial transaction case. The Attorney General formally filed charges on February 5, 2025, alleging criminal breach of trust linked to a financial deal for rugby promotion. Rajapaksa is accused of receiving Rs. 70 million from India. The court, presided over by Judge Nadee A. Sugandagoda, concluded the pre-trial conference and issued summons for prosecution witnesses Ravindra Gupta and Amit Patel.

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