Supreme Court of Sri Lanka

Protests and pardon disputes over Gnanasara Thera's prison

14 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombo Court Refuses to Amend Order Against Buddhist Monks' Protest

Following his arrest on October 3, 2026, Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena, has been remanded to serve the remaining five years and five months of a contempt of court sentence.

Sri Lanka counter-terrorism legislative reform

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka faces legal challenges over proposed terrorism and crime bills

The Sri Lankan government has moved to reform its counter-terrorism legal framework by gazetting the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill. This proposed legislation is intended to repeal and replace the Prevention

Sri Lankan judicial rulings and accountability cases

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Keheliya Rambukwella faces contempt petition in Sri Lanka

Legal proceedings in Sri Lanka have addressed issues of judicial rulings and accountability involving high-ranking officials. In September 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that the fundamental rights of former Inspector Ge

Sri Lanka Parliament passes 22nd Amendment

8 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka faces challenges in democratic and constitutional reforms

The Sri Lankan government’s efforts to pass the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution have met with significant political and legal resistance. The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) alliance has faced difficulties in sec