Sri Lankan Cases
G. Sunil Jayatissa and another (Pastor Jayatissa case)
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Allegation such as sound pollution was made against Pastor Jayatissa. Chief prelate of the area (Ambalammulla Gangarama Viharaya) was the complainant of this matter? The complaint was on the fact that the construction together with the Sunday services and related activites of a Catholic Church in the vicinity was causing public nuisance to the residents of the area.
FoRB violation – Manifestation: worship, observance, practice, teaching
The police submitted a report as per the direction of the Magistrate reporting that the parties are peacefully residing and that the dispute has been settled. Further noted that there were no issues relating to sound pollution.
Case is to be withdrawn if the peace is maintained as per the Police report in next court dates.
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