Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A group of lawyers explaining their views on the arrest and remanding of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that certain Opposition political parties are trying to influence the judicial process by making various statements outside the Court.

They stressed that no one can question the legitimacy of filing a lawsuit within the legal framework.

They said although various parties are expressing varied views on the arrest of former President Wickremesinghe, it is clear this arrest was made on the basis that no one, irrespective of rank or status, can misuse State resources, state funds, or anything that belongs to the State.

They were speaking at a media conference organised by the National People's Power La...