Sri Lanka faces the potential risk of losing foreign direct investments if confidence in its judicial system is undermined, cautioned Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa. He […]
Category: Courts
September 22: Judgment Day for Easter Terror Trial
More than seven years after suicide bombers struck churches and luxury hotels on Easter Sunday, the principal criminal prosecution against those accused of conspiring in […]
ANALYSIS – The Controversy Surrounding the Proposal to Increase Judges’ Retirement Age in Sri Lanka
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The administration of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Sri Lanka is set to increase the compulsory retirement age for judges by two […]
Facts to Be Placed Before Court of Appeal in Alleged Contempt Matter
Proceedings concern statements allegedly capable of interfering with the administration of justice COLOMBO, Wednesday – The facts relating to allegations of contempt involving former Ministers […]
Sri Lanka Set to Enact 22nd Amendment, Increasing Retirement Age for Judges
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has given its approval to release the Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution Bill along with […]
Sri Lanka Set to Revise Constitution and Judicature Act to Prolong Judges’ Terms in Office
Sri Lanka’s cabinet has given its approval for a proposal aimed at modifying the nation’s Constitution as well as the Judicature Act No. 2 of […]
State Seeks Dismissal of Salley Writ Petition
Deputy Solicitor General Says Petitioner Has Not Come Before Court With ‘Clean Hands’ The State on Monday urged the Court of Appeal to dismiss, at […]
Sri Lankan Attorneys Advocate for Limits on Judges’ Terms of Service
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed its apprehensions regarding the government’s proposal to raise the retirement age for Supreme […]
Sri Lanka’s Prisons Overwhelmed, Operating at Four Times Capacity During Government’s Drug Enforcement Initiative, Says Minister
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE — The prison system in Sri Lanka is currently experiencing significant overcrowding, largely due to the government’s Ratama Ekata anti-drug initiative, as reported […]
The Great Prison Expansion Plan
Or, How to Prepare for an Unexpected Housing Shortage One of the more overlooked consequences of a Government elected on the promise of accountability is […]
Sri Lanka’s President Investigates $1 Billion Capital Outflow Lacking Corresponding Imports Since 2023
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that an investigation is currently underway regarding the illicit transfer of approximately US$ 1 billion out of the […]
Dispute Erupts Between Sri Lanka’s Justice Minister and Opposition Regarding International Assistance for Chemmani Mass Grave Investigation
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s Minister of Justice has stated that the government will seek international assistance for the forensic analysis of remains found at […]
Sri Lankan legal professionals caution against increasing the retirement age for judges.
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed strong objections to potential changes regarding the retirement age of judges serving in […]
Former Sri Lankan President Interrogated Regarding Airbus Agreement Following Passing of Crucial Witness
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa recently appeared before the nation’s anti-corruption authority to provide a statement regarding a contentious Airbus procurement […]
