Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Concerns have been raised within the legal fraternity over the continuous delay in appointing judges to the Superior Courts, with eight vacancies currently remaining unfilled in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal for several months.

The Daily Mirror learnt that the continuing vacancies have disrupted the due process of judicial appointments envisaged under the Constitution and have raised concerns regarding the smooth functioning of the country's judicial system.

Adding to the concerns, a position in the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has also remained vacant following the retirement of former Supreme Court Justice S. Thurairaja. Legal professionals have warned that the absence of a full-strength JSC could...