Lawyers representing Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today that she is scheduled to undergo open-heart surgery.The submission was made when the case against her was taken up today (13).She is currently receiving treatment at the Cardiology Unit of the Colombo National Hospital.The case involves allegations of corruption and offences under the Public Property Act relating to the alleged misappropriation of Rs. 10 million obtained from the National Savings Bank.The money was reportedly obtained on the claim that a CT scanner would be provided to Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children through the Siriliya Saviya Foundation, but the machine was never supplied.When the case was called, Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris appeared on behalf of the Bribery Commission and presented facts before the court.President’s Counsel Anil Silva, appearing for Shiranthi Rajapaksa, presented special circumstances and informed the court that she was scheduled to undergo open-heart surgery.Seeking bail on medical grounds, Silva asked the court to consider the circumstances, stating that the death of a person awaiting heart surgery while in remand custody could create an impression of insensitivity.In response, Additional Solicitor General Peiris said the prosecution had not yet received specific details regarding the proposed surgery.Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama then directed prison officials to verify whether Shiranthi Rajapaksa was scheduled to undergo open-heart surgery and submit a report to court before 2.00 p.m. today.The Magistrate accordingly adjourned the hearing until 2.00 p.m.