Ex-President Ranil defended Chamara Sampath after appeal by MP’s wife, court told
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- Court rejects Bribery Commission’s request to revoke bail granted to MP Chamara Sampath
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Court rejects Bribery Commission’s request to revoke bail granted to MP Chamara Sampath
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