Srilanka, Aug. 18 -- Six petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which was presented to Parliament today (18).



The petitions have been filed by several individuals and organizations, including the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Sarvajana Balaya and Free Lawyers organization.



Bar Association challenges 22nd Amendment



The first petition was filed by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, seeking a determination from the Supreme Court that the proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill is inconsistent with the Constitution.



The petition was filed by BASL Treasurer T.M.S. Pasindu Silva and Assistant Secretary L.I. Wakishta Arachchi,...