The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear today (20) petitions challenging the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, which has been presented to Parliament by the government.
A total of 22 petitions have reportedly been filed challenging the proposed legislation.
The petitions are scheduled to be heard before a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena and Justices Achala Wengappuli and Sampath Abeykoon.
Meanwhile, addressing Parliament today (20), the Speaker stated that he had received copies of 23 petitions filed before the Supreme Court concerning the proposed bill.
