His Excellency, President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere, officiated in the swearing-in of new puisne Judge Kulatunga Mudiyanselage Gihan Himanshu Kulatunga, at the State House, this morning.
Justice Kulatunga hails from Sri Lanka and holds a Bachelor of Law (LL.B) from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
He joined the legal profession in Sri Lanka in 1993 and commenced with a civil practice for 1 year prior to joining the Attorney General’s Department of Sri Lanka in September of 1994.
Justice Kulatunga specialises in Criminal law and practice including commercial crimes and bribery and corruption prosecutions during his stint until July 2012.
Justice Kulatunga has a wealth of experience spanning 19 years as a legal practitioner and as a Judge of the High Court.