February 22, Colombo (LNW): The Supreme Court convened yesterday (21) scheduled a hearing for March 4, 2024, to consider a motion requesting permission to challenge the legality of the National People’s Power (NPP) registration.
The motion, submitted by lawyer Nagananda Kodithuwakku, asserts that the NPP’s registration is unlawful.
This decision was rendered during proceedings before a Supreme Court bench comprising justices Preethi Padman Surasena, Achala Vennappuli, and Arjuna Obeysekara.
Kodithuvakku’s motion calls for the Supreme Court to set a date to review the legitimacy of the NPP’s registration.
This motion stems from a writ petition challenging the Election Commission’s rejection of Vinivida Peramuna’s registration as a political party.
Kodithuvakku argues in his motion that the NPP’s registration, which includes the prominent leftist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), violates legal statutes.
Therefore, he seeks permission to contest the legality of the NPP’s registration.
