Deveen Balasuriya

Photo courtesy of  The Court Reporter The 22nd Amendment to the constitution gazetted on August 7, 2026 under the auspices of the Minister of Justice and National Integration. This amendment aims to strengthen institutional efficiency and formality within the judiciary. The bill introduces major revisions to the retirement ages of superior court judges while expanding the bench capacity of the Court of Appeal.

Photo courtesy of Regenesys The government has indicated its intention to amend the retirement age of judges including judges of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. This has been causing to a significant debate among legal professionals, policymakers and the public.

Photo courtesy of BBC The aragalaya became one of the most powerful and widespread public uprisings in Sri Lanka’s modern history. It was a people’s movement that shook the political system, brought down a government, and led to the formation of a new one. More importantly, it delivered a powerful message not only to Sri Lanka but to the world. What made aragalaya unique was that it was not led by any political party. It was led by ordinary citizens.