Ali Sabry, the lawyer appearing for Namal Rajapaksa, and a woman officer of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) exchanged words in court.
The exchange took place during proceedings in court. Further details of what was said, and the hearing at which it happened, were not immediately available.
Background
CIABOC, commonly called the Bribery Commission, is the statutory body that investigates complaints of bribery and corruption and takes cases to court. Its officers often attend hearings alongside the lawyers who represent the commission.
What it means
Hearings in cases brought by the commission are open to the public, and any ruling or order that follows is reported when the court issues it.
