An injunction court order has been issued preventing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from suspending Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka’s party membership and removing him from positions held within the party.

MP Fonseka currently holds the position of SJB Chairman.The relevant injunction, effective for a period of 14 days, also prevents the SJB from taking disciplinary action against him.

The relevant order was issued by Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana today (Feb. 19), after considering a petition filed by Fonseka.

The order was issued against party leader Sajith Premadasa, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Maddumabandara, Treasurer Harsha de Silva and National Organiser Tissa Attanayake.