Cabinet clears Bill to raise judges’ retirement age

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 07:23 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The Cabinet has approved a proposal to increase the retirement age of judges by two years, paving the way for a constitutional amendment to be presented to Parliament.

The proposal, which has drawn opposition from the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), senior members of the legal fraternity and Opposition political parties, now requires parliamentary approval.

As the measure entails an amendment to the Constitution, it must secure a two-thirds majority in Parliament. The Government currently commands the numbers required to pass the amendment.