National
Justice of the Supreme Court
How it's filled
- In plain words
- Appointed by the President of Sri Lanka
- Exact method
- The Court consists of the Chief Justice and not fewer than 6 nor more than 16 other judges (Constitution, Article 119(1)), appointed by the President by warrant subject to the approval of the Constitutional Council (Articles 107(1) and 41C). Holders not loaded.
- Chosen by
- President of Sri Lanka
- Seats
- Up to 16
Sources
- parliament.lk · checked Parliament of Sri Lanka, Constitution (as amended to the 21st Amendment), read 2026-10-12: Art. 119(1) sets the Supreme Court at the Chief Justice plus 6 to 16 judges (was loaded as 10); Arts 107(1), 41C appointment. For: Justice of the Supreme Court
- parliament.lk · checked Parliament of Sri Lanka, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (consolidated), read 2026-10-12: how each office is chosen (Arts. 30-31, 43-44, 64, 96-99A, 107, 154B). Ministry names from the Directory of Members listing. For: Justice of the Supreme Court
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