What remedies are available in the first instance?

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Answer
Annulment of results / Cancellation of elections
Source

PresidentialElections Act (No. 15 of 1981) - Sect 98

Determinationof Supreme Court

 

98. At the conclusion ofthe trial of an election petition the Supreme Court shall determine whether theperson whose return or election is complained of, or any other and what person,was duly returned or elected, or whether the election was void, and shallcertify such determination in writing. Such certificate shall be dealt with ashereinafter provided.

 

source: http://www.commonlii.org/lk/legis/num_act/pea15o1981280/s98.html
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