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Bill targets additional privileges, not pensions of former Presidents: AG tells court

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Attorney General today informed the Supreme Court that the proposed Presidents' Entitlements Bill does not seek to remove the pension rights granted to former Presidents unde... Read More


Legal fraternity condemns YouTubers's prediction on former President's arrest

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The legal community strongly criticized and condemned comments made by YouTuber Sudantha Thilakasiri, popularly known as "Sudaa," regarding the possible arrest and remanding of f... Read More


Another petition filed challenging Indo-Lanka Digital Identity deal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- National Freedom Front (NFF) leader and former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa has filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court challenging the Cabinet decision ... Read More


BASL calls for inclusion of Law in school curriculum

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged the Government to incorporate the subject of Law into the national school curriculum, highlighting its importance as a foundatio... Read More


Mahinda Pathirana files petition against Bill to abolish former Presidents' benefits

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Senior lecturer of the Sabaragamuwa University and political analyst Mahinda Pathirana has filed a Special Determination petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constit... Read More


Public invited to submit views on amending Online Safety Act

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The Ministry of Justice has called on the public, including both local and international media, to submit observations, comments, recommendations and suggestions on proposed amen... Read More


Presidents' Entitlements Bill challenged before Supreme Court

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- A Special Determination petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the proposed Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill which was presen... Read More


NR Consultation case against Namal: CID still awaiting AG's advice

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court tody sent a reminder to the Attorney General to expedite his legal advice regarding a case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Pa... Read More


Mahiyanganaya Additional District Judge interdicted

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Mahiyangana Supernumerary Additional District Judge Rangani Gamage has been interdicted with immediate effect by the Judicial Service Commission, following several complaints rece... Read More


Two petitions challenging legality of Sri Lanka-India MoUs dismissed by SC

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Two Fundamental Rights petitions filed seeking an order to invalidate the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently signed between Sri Lanka and India, were today dismissed by th... Read More