Justice Murdu Nirupa Bindushini Fernando Sworn In as Sri Lanka's 48th Chief Justice
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Murdu Fernando becomes Sri Lanka's 2nd Female Chief Justice |
| Date of Swearing-In | December 2, 2024 |
| Position | 48th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka |
| Predecessor | Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya |
| Career Highlights | - Joined Attorney General's Department (1985) - Promoted to Deputy Solicitor General (1997) - Elevated to Additional Solicitor General (2014) - Appointed to Supreme Court (March 2018) |
| Educational Background | - Alumna of Princess of Wales College, Moratuwa - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from University of Colombo's Faculty of Law |
| Notable Achievements | - Second female Chief Justice in Sri Lanka - Career spanning over three decades |
| Significance | Progressive step for women in Sri Lanka's judiciary |
| Ceremony Details | - Sworn in at Presidential Secretariat - Attended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and dignitaries, including Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President |