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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

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The Supreme Court (SC) has commenced hearing petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Bill titled β€œProtection of the State from Terrorism”, 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 […]

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