AG requests to hear Yugadanavi petitions before a full bench

The Attorney General has requested the Supreme Court to hear the Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed challenging the Yugadanavi Power Plant deal before a full bench.

Relevant petitions were taken up for consideration before Supreme Court Judges Buwaneka Aluwihare, A.M.H.D. Nawaz and Mahinda Samayawardena today (November 12).

The request was made by Additional Solicitor General Farzana Jameel who represented the Attorney General.

Additional Solicitor General noted that this is a case of national importance.