⚖️ Supreme Court to Hear Appeal on Minister’s Eligibility

• Case Overview: The Supreme Court has granted leave to appeal a previous Court of Appeal ruling that dismissed a challenge against the parliamentary eligibility of Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala. • The Dispute: Petitioner Renuka Dushyantha Perera alleges that the Minister was ineligible to serve as an MP while simultaneously holding the position of Chief of Staff to the President, claiming this role categorized him as a public officer. • Legal Status: The Court of Appeal had previously dismissed the case on 7 May 2025 due to a failure to name necessary parties as respondents. A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court has now revived the matter, scheduling the hearing for argument on 3 November. • Key Objective: The petitioner seeks a formal declaration that the Minister is disqualified from sitting or voting in Parliament and holding office.