Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka Bill inconsistent with the Constitution- SC
by Saman Indrajith The Supreme Court has determined that three clauses of the Bill, titled the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka, are inconsistent with the Constitution, Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne told Parliament yesterday (08). The determination was made in response to a constitutional challenge under Article 121(1). The Court held that Clause […]
The Supreme Court has ruled that three clauses of the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution. This decision came after a constitutional challenge under Article 121(1). The Court found Clause 3(1) to be vague and at odds with Articles 12(1) and 14(1)(g) of the Constitution.
To be passed, this clause would now require a special majority, or it could be deleted entirely. Similarly, Clause 4(o) was also deemed inconsistent with Articles 12(1) and 14(1)(g) and would similarly need special majority approval or be revised. Clause 5(4)(b) was similarly ruled inconsistent with Article 12(1) and would also require special majority approval if it is to be passed.
If these clauses are amended as directed by the Court, the inconsistency would be resolved. All other provisions of the Bill were found to be constitutionally compliant. Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has instructed that the full Supreme Court ruling be included in the Official Report of Parliament.
Written by urgent.news from The Island Sri Lanka's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
