Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The hearing of the case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested and remanded over the alleged misuse of state funds, commenced at the Colombo Fort Magistrate"s Court, a short while ago, Ada Derana reporter said.

Meanwhile, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has not been produced in court for the hearing of the case filed against him under the Public Property Act.

Earlier today, Prisons media spokesperson Jagath Weerasinghe said the former President is unlikely to be produced before court today, due to medical recommendations stating that he must continue to remain under observation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

He further stated that if the Magistrate issues an order for Wickre...