Natasha Edirisuriya, the standup comedian who was remanded by the Fort Magistrate for allegedly insulting Buddhism, has been released from custody today. After being granted bail by the Colombo High Court yesterday, the court found no prima facie evidence suggesting that she had intentionally caused religious disharmony.

The decision by the Colombo High Court to grant bail to Edirisuriya was met with widespread praise from various quarters. Many hailed the ruling as a testament to the country's commitment to upholding freedom of speech while maintaining social harmony.

Under the ICCPR (International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights) Act, the comedian was initially charged by the police. However, upon closer examination of the evidence presented, the court determined that there was no clear intent on Edirisuriya's part to incite religious discord. This led to the decision to release her on bail.

As she emerged from the Fort Magistrate premises earlier today, Natasha Edirisuriya was greeted by her friends who had gathered in support of her. The comedian appeared relieved and thanked her well-wishers for their unwavering support during this challenging time.