Appearing before Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara, Wickremesinghe was present in court as an accused under the Public Property Act. He must obtain the court’s permission,” Peiris told court, prompting objections from the defence. “This suspect illegally stayed in the ICU and misused public property,” Peiris alleged. 16 million of state funds within just 36 hours.”The broader case centres on allegations that Wickremesinghe misused more than Rs. The magistrate stated that bail could not be granted under the Public Property Act without exceptional circumstances.