The Supreme Court has concluded its hearing on the constitutionality of the Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill presented to Parliament by the government and announced that its confidential determination will be communicated to the Speaker of House and the President.
The announcement was made today following the conclusion of oral submissions on petitions challenging the constitutionality of the proposed legislation, Ada Derana reporter said.
The petitions were heard before a three-member Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena and Justices Achala Wengappuli and Sampath Abeykoon.
After concluding the hearing, the Supreme Court stated that its confidential determination on the constitutionality of the Bill would be forwarded to the Speaker and the President.
