Senior lawyer, S.L. Gunasekera, has written to his clients yesterday informing them that he will not appear in cases before Chief Justice, Mohan Peiris.

S.L. Gunasekera

He had asked them to get the service of another lawyer, who is willing to appear before the new CJ.

When asked as to why he refuses to appear before the CJ, Gunasekera said it is a loss to his career, but he cannot appear before a man with ‘no self respect.’

“After witnessing the impeachment of former Chief Justice Dr. Shirani Bandaranayake and the manner in which she was treated, no one with morals would accept the post,” added Gunasekara.