Harry Dias Bandaranaike
| The Honourable Justice Sir Harry Dias Bandaranaike | |
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| Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon | |
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In office 1885–1892 | |
| Appointed by | Arthur Hamilton-Gordon |
| Acting Chief Justice of Ceylon | |
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In office 9 January 1888 – 6 June 1888 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Burnside |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Burnside |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 August 1822 |
| Died | 24 June 1901 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Ceylonese |
| Alma mater |
Royal College Colombo, University of Cambridge |
Justice Sir Harry Dias Bandaranaike (22 August 1822 - 24 June 1901) was a Ceylonese (Sri Lankan) judge and lawyer. He was a Puisne Justice and acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon. He was a Member of Legislative Council of Ceylon.
Born to Jacabus Dias Wijewardena Bandaranaike, Mudaliyar of Governor Gate and translator of the Supreme Court. Educated at the Colombo Academy and King's College, London. He became the first Ceylonese Barrister when he was called to the bar at Middle Temple in 1848.
Having returned to Ceylon he began his legal practice. He served as a Member of Legislative Council from 1861 to 1864. Represented Ceylon at the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. In 1885 he was appointed as the first Sinhalese Judge of the Supreme Court, a post he held till 1892, during which he served as acting Chief Justice in 1888. He was Knighted in 1893.[1]
References
- ↑ "Bandaranaike, Mudaliyar Jacobus Dias Wijewardena". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 9 December 2013.