Predient's term limit for 5 years - SC

President Maithripala Sirisena has asked the opinion from the SC to extend his presidetial terms upto 6 years. The five member bench of Supreme court  was appointed to review the president's request, unanimously decied that the President’s term was restricted only for five years.

The bench comprised Chief Justice Priyasath Dep, Eva Wanasundare, Buvaneka Aluvihare, Sisira de Abrew and K. Chitrasiri.