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Murdu Fernando | |
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| 48th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka | |
| Assumed office 16 November 2024 Acting: 10 October–16 November 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Anura Kumara Dissanayake |
| Preceded by | Jayantha Jayasuriya |
| Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka | |
| Assumed office March 2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Moratuwa |
| Spouse | Sasanka Fernando |
| Alma mater | University of Colombo, Princess of Wales College |
Murdu Nirupa Bidushinie Fernando, PC is a Sri Lankan judge and lawyer currently serving as the 48th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka since 16 November 2024.[1] Previously, she served as acting Chief Justice of Sri Lanka from 10 October to 16 November 2024.[2] She is a puisne justice of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, prior to which she served as the senior additional solicitor general in the Attorney General's Department.
- ^ "CC confirms Murdhu Fernando as Chief Justice". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "New Acting Chief Justice appointed". Newswire. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.