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  • Replacing constitutions in a revolutionary struggle

    Replacing constitutions in a revolutionary struggle

    Originally published: The Island on July 8 by V. K. Nanayakkara (more by The Island) (Posted Jul 12, 2022)

    Can the 1978 Constitution of Sri Lanka be replaced without recourse to article 82 of the existing Constitution? In other words, can it be replaced extra-legally and extra constitutionally? Yes, it is possible in certain circumstances.