Murdu Fernando Becomes Sri Lanka’s 2nd Female Chief Justice
Justice Murdu Nirupa Bindushini Fernando was ceremonially sworn in as the Chief Justice of Sri Lanka on December 2, 2024, before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. This landmark event marks a significant milestone in Sri Lankan judicial history as Justice Fernando becomes the second woman to hold the esteemed position of Chief Justice, following the trailblazing Justice Shirani Bandaranaike.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Murdu Fernando Becomes Sri Lanka’s 2nd Female Chief Justice |
| Position | 48th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka |
| Predecessor | Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya |
| Career Highlights | Attorney General’s Department (1985), Deputy Solicitor General (1997), Additional Solicitor General (2014), Supreme Court Judge (2018) |
| Notable Achievements | Second female Chief Justice; Career spanning over three decades |
| Significance | Marks a progressive step for women in Sri Lanka’s judiciary |
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