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Judges’ Retirement Extension Triggers Constitutional Storm Over Judicial Independence

Source: Lanka News
Category: General
Region: Sri Lanka
Published: July 28, 2026 at 05:25

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Sri Lanka’s proposed move to extend the retirement age of judges has opened a major constitutional debate, with legal experts warning that the decision could have far-reaching consequences for judicial independence, institutional balance and the country’s democratic framework. Cabinet approval has been granted for a proposal to increase the retirement age of judges serving in […] The post Judges’ Retirement Extension Triggers Constitutional Storm Over Judicial Independence appeared first on Lankanews.lk .

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