Udaya Gammanpila

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Role: Leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya; former Member of Parliament; lawyer
Court record: Acquitted in a share sale case, September 2026; named in a contempt referral pending as of October 2026
Appears on: Politicians and investigators
Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara
Last checked: 12 Oct 2026 (what this means)

Connections (8)

Udaya Gammanpila / Alleges prison officers forced a prison uniform on / Galagoda Aththe GnanasaraAllegation
- At a press conference on 12 October 2026 he said he had visited Welikada Prison on 8 October at the monk’s request, and alleged that officers forcibly dressed the monk in a prison uniform under pressure from senior NPP leaders. The article says the allegations have not been independently verified and carries no response.12 Oct 2026 · Newswire · Gnanasara Thera forced to wear prison uniform despite objections – Gammanpila
- Prison Commissioner and Media Spokesperson Senaka Pallethanna denied the allegation, saying the Department of Prisons has received no complaints, is unaware of any such incident and follows prison regulations: “There is no possibility of such a thing happening.” He said a committee has been appointed to review prison attire regulations for imprisoned religious leaders, with Prisons Commissioner Gajanayake as a member, that he expected its report this week or next, and that the department would act on its recommendations because procedures cannot be changed arbitrarily under prison laws.14 Oct 2026 · Newswire · Prisons Department denies Gammanpila’s allegations over Gnanasara Thera’s prison attire
Udaya Gammanpila / Filed a Court of Appeal writ petition, reported 19 October 2026, against a protest ban connected to / Foot march for Gnanasara’s release, October 2026
- He asks the Court of Appeal to prevent a Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court order prohibiting protests in the Colombo Fort area from being implemented. The article says the order barred demonstrations against the removal of Gnanasara’s robe, and that protesters had also demanded a pardon for him. It names the Fort Police OIC, the Inspector General of Police, the Attorney General and the Fort Magistrate as respondents.19 Oct 2026 · Ada Derana · Gammanpila files writ petition challenging ban on protests in Colombo Fort
Udaya Gammanpila / Made public the findings of / Unpublished Easter attack committee reports
- He presented findings from two unpublished committee reports on the attacks, and demanded Seneviratne’s removal from his ministry post.22 Oct 2024 · Daily FT · Gammanpila goes gung ho over Easter Sunday attacks
Udaya Gammanpila / Leader of / Pivithuru Hela Urumaya
- Describes him as the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader and a former MP.22 Oct 2024 · Daily FT · Gammanpila goes gung ho over Easter Sunday attacks
Udaya Gammanpila / Met in custody / Pillayan (Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan)
- According to the Public Security Minister, he was allowed to meet the detained Pillayan at the CID, under supervision. He had reportedly asked for the meeting as the suspect’s legal counsel.15 Apr 2025 · Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) · CID refuses former President Ranil's request to speak with Pillayan
Udaya Gammanpila / Minister in government of, from August 2020 / Gotabaya Rajapaksa
- Named in the government line-up unveiled after the swearing-in at Kandy in August 2020, under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, as Minister of Energy.13 Aug 2020 · Daily FT · GR-MR pick A and B teams to deliver prosperity
Udaya Gammanpila / Named in / Contempt referral over protest statements, 2026Allegation
- One of six people named when the Fort Magistrate’s Court ordered the facts reported to the Court of Appeal so that contempt proceedings could be initiated. The magistrate observed that, on the face of it, their statements at the protest appeared to criticise ongoing judicial proceedings. The article carries no response.5 Aug 2026 · Newswire · Court seeks contempt proceedings against Wimal, Udaya, Dilith & 3 others
- On 7 October 2026 a three-judge Court of Appeal bench ordered documents to be provided to the lawyers for those named, and fixed 15 October and 23 October for further steps.7 Oct 2026 · Newswire · Contempt case against Wimal, Gammanpila, and Dilith taken up by Court of Appeal
- The case was taken up again on 23 October 2026 before a three-judge bench presided over by Court of Appeal President Justice Rohantha Abeysooriya, which ordered it to be taken up on 11, 12 and 13 November.23 Oct 2026 · Ada Derana · Appeals Court case against Dilith Jayaweera and several others to be taken up in November
Udaya Gammanpila / Acquitted in / Share sale breach of trust case
- The Colombo High Court acquitted him of criminal breach of trust after a lengthy trial, finding that the prosecution had not proved the charges. The case alleged that he sold shares belonging to Australian businessman Brian Shaddick using a power of attorney that was allegedly forged.29 Sep 2026 · Newswire · Udaya Gammanpila acquitted in alleged share fraud case