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According to the statement, which organ is responsible for judicial review in the general Sri Lankan practice?
According to the statement, which organ is responsible for judicial review in the general Sri Lankan practice?
- The Supreme Court
- The Court of Appeal
- The Parliament (correct)
- The Attorney General's Department
What is the status of a Bill that successfully avoids judicial review before its enactment, according to the statement?
What is the status of a Bill that successfully avoids judicial review before its enactment, according to the statement?
- It is considered unconstitutional and cannot be enacted
- It is automatically repealed after a certain period
- It is valid until subsequent repeal by Parliament (correct)
- It is subject to further review by the Supreme Court
What is the implication of the statement regarding the courts' ability to weigh in on the validity of a Bill during its period in force?
What is the implication of the statement regarding the courts' ability to weigh in on the validity of a Bill during its period in force?
- The courts cannot review the validity of the Bill during its period in force (correct)
- The courts can review the validity of the Bill only after it is repealed by Parliament
- The statement does not provide any information about the courts' ability to review the validity of the Bill
- The courts have the power to review the validity of the Bill during its period in force
Which constitutional parameters and case laws should be considered when examining the statement?
Which constitutional parameters and case laws should be considered when examining the statement?
What is the implication of the statement regarding the validity of a Bill after it is repealed by Parliament?
What is the implication of the statement regarding the validity of a Bill after it is repealed by Parliament?
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Who is responsible for judicial review in Sri Lanka?
Who is responsible for judicial review in Sri Lanka?
The Parliament is responsible for reviewing the validity of laws in Sri Lanka.
What is the status of a bill that avoids judicial review?
What is the status of a bill that avoids judicial review?
A bill successfully avoiding judicial review before enactment is valid, but can be repealed later.
Can courts review a bill during its period of force?
Can courts review a bill during its period of force?
Courts cannot review the validity of a bill while it is in force, even if it avoided review before enactment.
What legal documents outline judicial review in Sri Lanka?
What legal documents outline judicial review in Sri Lanka?
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What is the validity of a bill after repeal?
What is the validity of a bill after repeal?
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