Saudi Supreme Court sets aside Sri Lankan migrant worker’s death penalty
Crime & JusticeWhat to know
- A fresh sentence is expected in the case, senior lawyer and President’s Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma, who was on the team sent to Riyadh by the Sri Lankan government, told The HinduS1
- Supreme court order is seen as a major victory for Sri Lanka’s diplomatic effortsS2
- Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence imposed on a 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker convicted oS3
Timeline · newest first
2w
Thehindu
Saudi Supreme Court sets aside Sri Lankan migrant worker’s death penalty
A fresh sentence is expected in the case, senior lawyer and President’s Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma, who was on the team sent to Riyadh by the Sri Lankan government, told The Hindu
2w
Independent
Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence of Sri Lankan man convicted over Facebook post
Supreme court order is seen as a major victory for Sri Lanka’s diplomatic efforts
2w
Prod Qt Images
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence For Sri Lankan Worker Over Facebook Comment
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence imposed on a 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker convicted o
Related stories
Other developing stories in Saudi Arabia
3 outlets
3 reports
Published Oct 14, 2026
What to know
- A fresh sentence is expected in the case, senior lawyer and President’s Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma, who was on the team sent to Riyadh by the Sri Lankan government, told The HinduS1
- Supreme court order is seen as a major victory for Sri Lanka’s diplomatic effortsS2
- Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence imposed on a 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker convicted oS3
Timeline · newest first