The Appeals Court has rejected Veronica Malani’s request to contest the ruling made by the late Chief Justice Kamal Kumar on September 10, 2021, concerning a bombing incident at her home in 1987. Malani appeared before Justice Chandana Prematilaka earlier this month to address her application, which sought a judicial review after her previous attempts at overturning the ruling found insufficient success.
The High Court had previously affirmed the Director of Public Prosecutions’ (DPP) decision not to prosecute former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, who was implicated in the 1987 bombing incident. The DPP cited a lack of credible evidence, which led to the conclusion that charges could not be brought forward. Malani has claimed that the bombing resulted in injuries to both her and her mother.
Justice Prematilaka expressed that Malani’s appeal did not present a realistic chance of success and lacked significant public interest or novel legal issues pertinent enough to warrant an appeal. Therefore, she ruled it inappropriate to grant leave for the case to proceed further.
Despite these setbacks, Malani remains determined to seek justice. In previous instances, she had signaled her intention to continue fighting her legal battle and intends to explore alternative legal options, emphasizing the constitutional provisions regarding the Attorney-General’s office and potential conflicts in her case. Her ongoing pursuit also includes a substantial lawsuit seeking over $800 million from various defendants connected to the investigation of the bombing incident.
This situation highlights the complexities of navigating the legal system in cases intertwined with historical events. Malani’s perseverance serves as an inspiring example of resilience in the face of longstanding grievances. Her quest for accountability reflects broader themes of justice and representation in the legal sphere, suggesting that the pursuit of truth and redress remains a vital aspect of the judiciary process.
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