Basil cannot attend the court case because doctors have advised him against air travel.

Former Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena states that doctors have advised former Minister Basil Rajapaksa to avoid engaging in air travel due to his current illness. He revealed this while addressing a press conference yesterday, also disclosing that due to his serious health condition, no airline is willing to take responsibility for his travel.

The former minister also responded to a question raised by journalists regarding the issuance of a warrant for Basil Rajapaksa due to his failure to appear before the court as scheduled. He pointed out that issuing warrants when a person fails to appear before the court as scheduled is a normal legal process.

Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena further stated that medical reports clearly explain Basil Rajapaksa's current health inability to participate in long-haul flights lasting several hours. He also emphasized that Mr. Rajapaksa is ready to return to the island as soon as he recovers from his illness.