The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has formally requested the Chief Justice to initiate a thorough investigation into the resignation of Mullaithivu Magistrate and District Judge T. Saravanaraja.

This move comes in response to the alarming circumstances surrounding Judge Saravanaraja's resignation, which he attributed to threats and harassment he faced following his ruling on the Kurundimalai temple in Mullaitivu.

The BASL, a body that represents legal professionals across Sri Lanka, expressed deep concern over the situation and emphasized the importance of safeguarding the independence and integrity of the judiciary.

Judge Saravanaraja's resignation has sent shockwaves through the legal community and raised critical questions about the safety and security of judicial officers in Sri Lanka. His decision to step down followed his ruling on the Kurundimalai temple dispute, a case with significant historical and religious implications.