AN ENDURING LEGACY – THE LIFE OF JUSTICE RANJIT AMERASINGHE – by Bernard VanCuylenburg PROLOGUE. “A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you”. This quotation by Shannon Alder the inspirational and oft quoted Author, goes a long way in describing Justice Ranjit Amerasinghe who had a passion for the Law, and in the words of Alder, carved his name not on tombstones but on hearts. A Supreme Court Justice in the USA the late Ruth Ginsburg, once told law students that they should use their degree – quote – “to make things better for other people. Lawyers committed to representing and helping their clients will find meaning and success in their professional life”. Ranjit went more than the extra mile in achieving, even surpassing this lofty ideal. A historical note is necessary to set the scene for the genesis of Ranjit’s academic career ...
Aug 31, 2022
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Tagged George Denlow, Justice Ranjit Amerasinghe, Law, Lawyers, Saint Anthony's College Kandy, Supreme Court Justice, University in law
