Knowledge exchange programme held in India for Sri Lankan High Court Judges
2026-08-14
A knowledge exchange and orientation programme for 20 High Court Judges from Sri Lanka was conducted at the Indian NationalContinue Reading
Mahanayake Thera says no response from President on judges’ retirement age letter
2026-08-12
Mahanayake Thera of the Malwatta Chapter of the Siyam Nikaya in Sri Lanka, Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Mahanayake Thera,Continue Reading
BASL hopes President will reconsider judges’ retirement age amendment after talks
2026-08-12
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed hope that the government will reconsider the proposed constitutional amendment toContinue Reading
Govt Confirms Receiving Mahanayake Theros’ Letter on Judges’ Retirement Age
2026-08-11
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa clarified today that the government has explained its judicial reform programme to the Chief Prelates ofContinue Reading
UNP calls for suspension of plan to extend judges’ tenure
2026-08-06
The United National Party (UNP) Working Committee has declared that the government’s plan to submit a bill amending the ConstitutionContinue Reading
Cabinet spokesman unaware of reported Chief Prelates’ letter on judges’ retirement age amendment
2026-08-04
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa today said he has not been made aware of any letter reportedly sent by the ChiefContinue Reading
Justice Minister denies receiving letter from Chief Prelates on Judges’ retirement age
2026-08-04
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today that he has not received any letter from the Chief Prelates opposing theContinue Reading
BASL says Chief Prelates convey opposition to judges’ retirement age amendment
2026-08-03
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) stated that the Chief Incumbent of the Malwatu Chapter has informed them thatContinue Reading
BASL details meeting with Justice Minister on judicial retirement age amendment
2026-07-30
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has provided further details on its opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment toContinue Reading
Cabinet moves to raise Judges’ retirement age in judicial reform
2026-07-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to raise the constitutionally prescribed retirement age of judges, as part ofContinue Reading
Opposition parties meet over proposed increase in judges’ retirement age
2026-07-23
Leaders of main opposition political parties met this afternoon at the office of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to discuss theContinue Reading
Judges’ retirement age amendment seen as path to one‑party rule – Sajith
2026-07-20
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that the government’s proposal to raise the retirement age of Supreme Court judges fromContinue Reading
Samagi Lawyers’ Association to hold public event against threats to judicial independence
2026-07-18
The Samagi Lawyers’ Association, affiliated with the Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), will host a public discussion tomorrow (19) highlightingContinue Reading
Judicial Service Association writes to President against retirement age extension
2026-07-14
The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka has formally opposed proposals to extend the constitutionally established retirement age of judges.Continue Reading
Namal writes to Sajith seeking united opposition on Judges’ Retirement Age Bill
2026-07-07
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has written to Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa urging him to convene a meeting of all politicalContinue Reading
CPA warns against reported move to extend judges’ retirement age
2026-06-16
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has voiced deep concern over reports that the NPP Government is considering a constitutionalContinue Reading
Opposition MPs write to Speaker over prolonged judicial vacancies in top courts
2026-06-12
A group of opposition Members of Parliament has written to the Speaker of Parliament, who also serves as Chairperson ofContinue Reading
Commonwealth Lawyers Association cautions Sri Lanka over judicial retirement age extension
2026-06-12
The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) has voiced concern over Sri Lanka’s reported move to extend the retirement age of judgesContinue Reading