🔥 Gündem Court Rejects DNA Test Request Against Cricketer Chamika Karunaratne

The Colombo District Court recently rejected a request to compel Sri Lankan cricketer Chamika Karunaratne to provide a blood sample for a DNA test ¹²³. This decision, made on August 8, 2026, is related to an ongoing paternity dispute ²⁴.

Details of the Court's Decision

The court, in delivering its order, stated that sufficient grounds were not presented to justify granting the request for a DNA test ³. Consequently, the application was dismissed ³. While the request for a DNA test was refused, the court ordered that the main case be recalled on October 9 for further proceedings ³.

Background of the Case

The request for a DNA test stemmed from a paternity dispute involving Chamika Karunaratne ². The court's rejection means that Karunaratne is not currently compelled to provide a DNA sample in this matter ³.

This ruling highlights the legal principle that compelling an individual to provide a DNA sample requires specific and sufficient justification to be presented to the court ³.