Priyantha Fernando
Puisne justice of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka (2023–2026)
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K. Priyantha Fernando is a Sri Lankan lawyer who served as a puisne justice of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka from 6 February 2023 till May 2026.[1][2]
Appointed byRanil Wickremesinghe
Appointed byGotabaya Rajapaksa
Appointed byMaithripala Sirisena
BornK. Priyantha Fernando
Priyantha Fernando | |
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| Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka | |
| In office 6 February 2023 – May 2026 | |
| Appointed by | Ranil Wickremesinghe |
| President of the Court of Appeal of Sri Lanka | |
| In office 14 June 2021 – 6 February 2023 | |
| Appointed by | Gotabaya Rajapaksa |
| Judge of the Court of Appeal of Sri Lanka | |
| In office 9 January 2019 – 6 February 2023 | |
| Appointed by | Maithripala Sirisena |
| Personal details | |
| Born | K. Priyantha Fernando |
| Education | |
Career
Fernando was appointed as a judge of the Court of Appeal of Sri Lanka on 9 January 2019 by President Maithripala Sirisena.[3] He was later appointed President of the Court of Appeal on 14 June 2021 by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.[4][5][6]
Fernando was appointed as a puisne justice of the Supreme Court by President Ranil Wickremesinghe on 6 February 2023.[1][7] He retired from service in May 2026.[2]
