COLOMBO, June 4 -- The Colombo High Court Lawyers' Association has voiced strong opposition to a government proposal to extend the retirement age of Court of Appeal and Supreme Court judges, warning that the move could undermine constitutional safeguards, disrupt judicial career progression, and erode public confidence in the independence of the judiciary.

In a letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Association said the Constitution currently sets the retirement age at 63 for Court of Appeal judges and 65 for Supreme Court judges, striking a balance between retaining judicial experience and ensuring opportunities for new appointments.

Noting that altering these limits without a clear constitutional justification wou...