UPDATE: The protest march organized by the People's Struggle Movement, which began at Polduwa Junction, is currently proceeding towards the Parliament entry road.

Meanwhile, police have served a court order on the protesters. However, the demonstrators have reportedly rejected the order.

Heavy traffic has also been reported near the Parliamentary Roundabout and Polduwa junction due to a protest march by the Frontline Socialist Party.

A protest organized by the People's Struggle Movement against the proposed Prevention of State from Terrorism Act (PSTA) and the Prevention of Organized Crimes Bill has commenced near the Parliament Roundabout.

Police security has been heightened at the Polduwa Junction in anticipation of the protest.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court this morning commenced hearings into a series of petitions filed challenging the proposed Organized Crime Prevention Bill.

The petitions are being heard by a three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena and Justices Achala Wengappuli and Sampath Abeykoon, Ada Derana reporter said.

According to Supreme Court records, a total of 26 petitions have been filed challenging the proposed legislation.

The petitioners have claimed that certain provisions of the Bill violate fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution.

They have requested the Supreme Court to determine that, if the disputed provisions are to be enacted, they must receive approval by a two-thirds majority in Parliament and subsequently be approved at a referendum.

The petitions have been filed by several parties, including the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL).