SC determines some clauses inconsistent with Constitution

06 Sep 2022 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The Supreme Court has determined that some clauses of 22nd Amendment to the Constitution are inconsistent with the Constitution and needs to be approved through a special majority in Parliament and a referendum, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeyawardane told Parliament today.

He also said according to the determination, if the clauses were suitably amended, they can be passed without a referendum.