Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The Supreme Court a short while ago commenced its hearing into 14 Special Determination petition filed challenging the Constitutionality of the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill.

The petitions are being heard by a Supreme Court three-judge-bench comprising Justices Shiran Goonaratne, Mahinda Samayawardhena and Sampath Wijeratne.

The petitioners, including former Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris are seeking a declaration that the Bill, in whole or in part thereby, requires the approval by the people at a referendum and requires a two-thirds majority in Parliament.

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