Speaker informs Parliament of petitions against 22nd Amendment

August 19, 2026 at 10:32 AM

Copies of three petitions filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill have been received by the Speaker of Parliament.

A copy of a separate petition filed before the Supreme Court challenging the Judicature (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to amend the Judicature Act, has also been received by the Speaker.

Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announced the receipt of the petitions in Parliament today. (Newswire)