Sri Lanka's Parliament begins debate on controversial bill on judges' retirement age

Sri Lanka's Parliament has started debating a contentious bill that aims to raise the retirement age of Supreme Court judges from 65 to 67 years. This move is significant because it could potentially extend the tenure of current judges and potentially impact the country's judiciary. The bill also proposes to increase the number of judges in the appellate court from 20 to 25, which could lead to more efficient handling of cases.

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The proposed bill is a domestic issue. It may have some impact on the judiciary, but it is unlikely to affect the overall market.

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