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Petitions filed against 22nd Amendment
Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi filed a petition supporting the 22nd Amendment, while the SLFP Women's Wing and others challenged it, arguing it could affect judicial independence and require a referendum. The Supreme Court is set to consider these petitions.
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NewsWire EnglishNPP MP Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi files petition supporting 22nd Amendment bill
Ada DeranaSLFP Women’s Wing files petition challenging 22nd Amendment
Asian MirrorIraj, Milinda File Petition Against 22nd Amendment
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- The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Women's Wing has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, arguing it could impact judicial independence and require a public referendum for approval.2
- The SLFP Women's Wing, represented by Anuradha Lakmini Gurugé, contends that the amendment might affect judges currently serving in office.2
- Meanwhile, singer Iraj Weeraratne along with four others have also filed a petition challenging the 22nd Amendment Bill before the Supreme Court, citing concerns about judicial independence and freedom of expression.3
- National People's Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi has filed a supporting petition for the proposed amendment before the Supreme Court, arguing it does not infringe on people's sovereignty or judiciary independence.1
- The government is prepared to proceed with constitutional reforms and comply with any direction from the Supreme Court regarding the need for a referendum.1
1 NewsWire English · 2 Ada Derana · 3 Asian Mirror
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