The 51st Annual Convocation of the BASL was held on 29th March 2025 at the BMICH.
Hon. Murdu Fernando PC, the Chief Justice was the Chief Guest. Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Minister of Justice, Hon. Parinda Ranasinghe PC Attorney General, Hon. Laffar Thahir, Acting President Court of Appeal and Hon. Viraj Dayaratne PC, Solicitor General also graced the occasion. Mr. Rajeev Amarasuriya the 29th President of the BASL was inducted at the convocation. A large number of Superior Court, High Court Judges, foreign delegates, retired judges and members of the BASL were present. ...
The 1st Bar Council meeting of the BASL for the year 2025/26 was held on 29th March 2025 at the Main Hall of the BMICH.
Hon. Parinda Ranasighe PC, the Attorney General presided at the meeting. Hon Solicitor General announced the names of the President and Secretary for the year 2025/26. The Deputy President, Treasurer, 23 Zonal Vice Presidents and 13 other Ex-Co members were elected at the meeting. ...
Remembrance Ceremony – 2025
A Remembrance Ceremony was organised and held on Saturday, 22nd February 2025 at the BASL Auditorium to pay tribute to the members of the association who had passed away during the period February 2024 to January 2025. Amongst the 55 members whose lives and services were honoured, was Past President Mr. Ajantha Atukorale and many other eminent Attorneys-at-Law and President's Counsel. View on: https://bit.ly/4be34Sq ...
BASL Election-2025
Election for the post of President BASL was held on 19th February 2025 in 91 polling centers across the country. Mr. Viraj Dayaratna PC, Hon. Solicitor General was the Presiding Officer and Dr. Sunil Abeyratna and Mr. Rajeev Amarasuriya contested for the post. Mr. Rajeev Amarasuriya won the election by an overwhelming majority from both Colombo and Out Stations. We congratulate Mr. Rajeev Amarasuriya on his election as the President BASL for the year 2025/26. ...
