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Government has said the move was to ensure justice faster, to solve millions of dragged legal cases
The bills will subsequently be tabled in Parliament for approval.
"So that those courts can obtain the services of experienced and knowledgeable judges," Jayatissa told reporters.
Urging the administration to instead address lingering appellate court vacancies and consult stakeholders
22nd Amendment to the country's Constitution does not require approval of the people through a referendum
The equipment includes an RT PCR machine, PCR system and Crime Lite Serology Kit.
X-Press Pearl caused unprecedented damage to Sri Lanka's marine and coastal environment
"A just society is only possible when we uphold the supremacy of the law."
High Court Judges W K S U Premachandra, K Priyantha Fernando and A Premashankar were appointed.
The NPP government in its manifesto promised an independent prosecution office
Daring shooting inside main court complex
The release order sparked public outrage
Yoshitha Rajapaksa was arrested on Saturday, but was granted bail in two days.
Govt yet to implement SC's interim order; tourism industry raises concerns
Government has denied any wrong doing in the VFS deal
Hirunika Premachandra given three years rigorous imprisonment for the abduction of a man in 2015.
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Remedies proposed by Supreme Court
Courts are compelled to keep the seized vehicles until legal cases are over under the current law
Bill's procurement provisions violate sovereignty of people right to equal protection of the law: TISL
India has offered a raft of training to Sri Lankan civil servants, scholarship for students to learn in India
Cabinet, health officials, companies involved in supply of Human-IG, Customs, Police, CIABOC, among 66 respondent
McDonald's outlets have been closed since the court order which is effective till April 4
Sirisena said he can reveal the plotter behind Easter Sunday attack if a court requests
Certain courts be allowed to conduct proceedings in English
BASL urged that no person who has violated fundamental rights or has criminal cases should be appointed as police chief
Sri Lanka must digitise legal system, expedite court cases to attract investors, minister of foreign affairs says
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