Srilanka, Oct. 18 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that decisions delivered by the judiciary represent the authoritative interpretation of the law and that the government will abide by all such rulings.

He stressed that there was no point in expecting him to make decisions contrary to those delivered by the courts.

The President made these remarks while addressing the Badulla District Women's Conference today (18).

Speaking further, President Dissanayake said the judiciary has the final say in determining matters of law.

He emphasised that once the Supreme Court delivers a ruling, demanding that it be withdrawn through protests and public outcry would serve no purpose, adding that the rule of law cannot be maintained ...