Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Supreme Court has concluded the hearing of petitions filed challenging the Organised Crime Prevention Bill introduced by the government.

The Supreme Court announced today (November 9) that its determination on the constitutionality of the relevant Bill would be communicated to the Speaker of Parliament and the President as soon as possible.

A panel of judges headed by Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena heard the 26 petitions filed against the Bill.

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