SC begins hearing petitions against Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill
Source: Sri Lanka Mirror
Category: Politics
Region: General
Published: October 20, 2026 at 06:46
π Summary
The Supreme Court (SC) has commenced hearing petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Bill titled βProtection of the State from Terrorismβ, which the Government has presented to Parliament. Twenty-two petitions have so far been filed challenging the Bill. The petitions are being heard by a Trial-at-Bar bench comprising Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena and Justices [β¦]