The 'Dinana Dakuna' collective has warned that proposed constitutional amendments could compromise judicial independence, despite government claims the changes aim to improve efficiency.

The 'Dinana Dakuna' collective has expressed significant concerns regarding constitutional and legislative amendments recently approved by Cabinet, arguing the proposed changes risk undermining the independence of Sri Lanka's judiciary. While the government has framed the modifications as administrative improvements designed to streamline judicial operations, the activist group contends the reforms may ultimately serve political rather than institutional interests.

According to the collective's statement, the proposed amendments to the Constitution and the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 could represent the initial stages of eroding judicial autonomy. The group specifically questions the government's stated objectives, which include increasing the number of judges and expanding Court of Appeal hearings at provincial locations throughout the country.

The collective maintains that these ostensibly efficiency-focused measures mask deeper concerns about political influence over the judicial system. The group has not detailed specific provisions within the amendments that raise alarm, but their opposition suggests debate over how structural changes to the judiciary could affect its operational independence from executive and legislative branches.