November 04, Colombo (LNW): The Supreme Court today (04) will review a fundamental rights petition disputing the scheduled date for Sri Lanka’s 2024 general election.
A five-member judicial bench will hear the case, which has sparked considerable attention concerning electoral regulations and constitutional integrity.
This petition was filed by H.M. Priyantha Herath, Secretary of the Api Sri Lanka National Organisation and a prominent civil rights activist.
Herath’s submission, made on October 21, contests the decision to hold the election on November 14, arguing that both the announcement of the date and the nomination process contravene Sri Lanka’s Elections Act.
Herath’s case specifically requests the Court to declare the election date as unconstitutional, stating that the timing and procedural approach conflict with established electoral laws.
The apex court’s decision may carry significant implications for the scheduling and governance of Sri Lanka’s electoral processes.
