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Supreme Court concludes Pillayan's rights petition
The Supreme Court has concluded hearings on a fundamental rights petition filed by former Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The Court postponed its judgment, reserving it for a later date.
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