M. W. H. de Silva | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 1956–1959 | |
| Preceded by | E. B. Wikramanayake |
| Succeeded by | Valentine S. Jayawickrema |
| Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon | |
| In office 1946–1947 | |
| Ceylonese representative in India | |
| In office 1947–1948 | |
| Preceded by | Tikiri Bandara Panabokke II |
| Succeeded by | Senate Abolished |
| 26th Attorney General of Ceylon | |
| In office 7 July 1942 – 1946 | |
| Preceded by | John William Ronald Illangakoon |
| Succeeded by | Chellappah Nagalingam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 22, 1886 |
| Died | March 6, 1960 (aged 73) |
| Alma mater | University of London |
| Profession | Advocate |
Manikku Wadumestri Hendrick de Silva, QC (22 September 1886 - 6 March 1960) was a Ceylonese lawyer, judge and statesman. He served in several top legal positions in the island, as the 26th Attorney General of Ceylon, a Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon and finally the Minister of Justice in the cabinet of S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike as a member of the Senate of Ceylon.[1]