SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- The petitions filed challenging the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, which has been presented to Parliament by the Government, are scheduled to be taken up for hearing before the Supreme Court today (20).

A total of 22 petitions have so far been filed challenging the proposed legislation, Ada Derana reporter said.

The petitions are scheduled to be heard before a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena and Justices Achala Wengappuli and Sampath Abeykoon.

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