Parliament passes Judicature Amendment Bill by special majority

The Judicature (Amendment) Bill secured parliamentary approval during its Third Reading, with lawmakers voting in favour by the required special majority. The bill advanced through the legislative chamber without substantive amendments, indicating broad consensus among the supporting legislators on its provisions.

The amendment to the Judicature law represents part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Sri Lanka's judicial architecture. The special majority requirement underscores the significance lawmakers have attributed to the legislative changes, as such measures typically address fundamental aspects of the country's legal system.

With the Third Reading concluded successfully, the bill now moves forward in the legislative process. The passage follows earlier stages of parliamentary scrutiny, during which the government and supporting members of Parliament maintained the bill's substantive framework throughout deliberations.