Another Fundamental Rights petition has been filed with the Supreme Court, requesting an order directing prison authorities to produce the incarcerated Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thero in court while he is attired in his monastic robes. This petition was filed by a medical doctor, B. A. Rathnapala.
The petitioner has also requested an interim order to prevent Ven. Gnanasara Thero from being dressed in lay or prison attire, or being displayed to the media or the public while in handcuffs, pending the final determination of the petition.
Furthermore, the petition seeks an order to prohibit the photographing, video recording, and subsequent circulation or publication of the Thero beyond the limits permitted under Rule 156(2) of the Prison Rules.