The Supreme Court has determined that the “Sri Lanka Cricket” Bill can be passed in Parliament either with a special majority or with a simple majority after incorporating the amendments recommended by the Court.
Speaker of Parliament announced the Supreme Court’s determination to Parliament today (November 12).
The Bill had been challenged before the Supreme Court under Article 121(1) of the Constitution.
According to the Court’s determination, although certain provisions of the Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution, those inconsistencies can be rectified by making the relevant amendments at the Committee Stage.
Accordingly, the Bill can be passed by a simple majority in Parliament if the amendments recommended by the Supreme Court are incorporated.
