Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has filed a motion before the Supreme Court seeking to have its challenge against the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution heard by a full bench of the Court.

The association has cited what it describes as an unavoidable conflict of interest, arguing that every sitting Supreme Court judge has a direct interest in the outcome of the proposed constitutional amendment.

Invoking Section 49(3) of the Judicature Act and established judicial practice, the petitioners contend that convening the full court is the only lawful and transparent way to proceed with the matter.

The BASL has requested that the motion be taken up in open court for support on August 31, September 1, or...