Supreme Court Begins Hearing Petitions Challenging Bill to Revoke Former Presidents' Privileges - LNW Lanka News Web

SC concludes hearing of petitions against bill to revoke privileges of former Presidents

The Supreme Court has concluded the hearing of petitions filed against the bill presented by the government to remove the privileges of former Presidents, and announced that its confidential determination on the constitutionality of the bill will be forwarded to the Speaker of House. After an extensive review, the order was issued by a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena, Justice Achala Wengapp…

Supreme Court Begins Hearing Petitions Challenging Bill to Revoke Former Presidents' Privileges - LNW Lanka News Web

August 25, Colombo (LNW): The Supreme Court today (25) began hearing a series of petitions challenging the constitutionality of a government-backed bill aimed at revoking the privileges afforded to former presidents.The legal challenge, brought by six petitioners, contends that the proposed legislation cannot be lawfully enacted without both a two-thirds majority in Parliament and approval via a nationwide referendum. The petitioners argue that …