Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited (LECO) Vs. B.K. Prabhath Chandrakeerthi & others
Hon. Mayadunne Corea J.
2024-Dec-20
CA/PHC 0002-20
Officer- in –Charge, Katugastota Police Station Vs Kulugamana Walakadawatte Gedera and others
Hon. M. Ahsan R. Marikar, J.
Primary Courts’ Procedure, information by affidavits, exceptional circumstances, possession of a disputed property, evidential valu
Section 66 of Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No 44 of 1979
2024-Dec-20
CA (PHC) APN 0013/24
The Director General Commissioner to Investigate Allegation of Bribery and Corruption Vs Konara Mudiyanselage Dissanayake
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Preliminary Objections. • Jurisdiction
The Bribery Act.
2024-Dec-20
CA/Writ/692/24
LANWA SANSTHA CEMENT CORPORATION(PRIVATE) LIMITED Vs CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL, AUTHORITY and 06 others
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
• Interim Order.
Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
2024-Dec-20
CA/WRT/634/23
HeenatigallaKanaththage Kusum Heenatigalla Vs. Urban Development Authority and 4others
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J.
2024-Dec-19
CA-WRT-506-22
Thalayarathne Mudalige Jagath Wickramasekara Vs State Mortgage and Investment Bank and others
Hon.B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Alternative Remedy, conduct
31 B (1) of the Industrial Dispute Act No 43 of 1950
2024-Dec-19
CA/HCC/0121/2023
Jayasinghe Mudiyanselage Lakshman Jayasinghe Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J
• Murder • Culpable homicide not amounting to murder • Exception 4 to Section 294 • Sudden fight • Section 105 of the Evidence Ordinance • Mitigation of sentence • Imbalance in jury direction
• Section 294 of the Penal Code (Exception 4) • Section 297 of the Penal Code • Section 105 of the Evidence Ordinance
2024-Dec-19
CA/RII/ 0006/2023
A.H.M. Marjan and others Vs M.H. Mohideen Abdul Cader
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J.
Appointment of trustee to mosque
the Muslim Mosque and Charitable Trust or Wakfs Act No. 51 of 1956.
2024-Dec-19
CA/CPA/100/23
B.W. KameshMalwana Vs. Warnakulasuriya Wijesinghe Chatura Manaram Perera Gunethileke & The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J.
Revisionary Jurisdiction – Cheque dishonoured - Exceptional Circumstances - Preliminary Objection - Intervention of the Court - discretionary power of revision - Issue Summons – Reasonable grounds to justify filing action
Malhami Arachchige Dona Shyamalie Janitha Perera Vs Commissioner of National Housing Ministry of Housing, Construction and Culture Affairs and others
Hon.B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
12(2) of the Ceiling on Housing property Law No. 01 of 1973
2024-Dec-19
CA/Writ/402/2019
Divineguma Ekabadda Vruththikayinge Sangamaya And Others Vs.Director General and Others
Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J.
Approved Provident Fund, Public Service Provident Fund, Cabinet approval, Principles of separation of powers, Other benefits.
Divineguma Act No.1 of 2013, Minutes of Pensions
2024-Dec-19
CA/HCC/0010/2024
Samarasinghe Liyanage Priyantha Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J.
Kidnapping of a minor girl - Grave sexual crime - Mitigatory as well as aggravating circumstances - Discrepancies of the evidence – Failure to explain the reasons as to the delay in making a statement to the police - Quality of Evidence- Misdirection – Prejudice - Failure of Justice
Penal CodeSection 354 Penal Code as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995, 29 of 1999 and 16 of 2006Section 365B(2)(b) Code of Criminal Procedure CodeSection 420 Evidence OrdinanceSection 134 ConstitutionArticle 138
2024-Dec-18
CA/PHC/APN 0143/19
Mohamed Mubarak Mumthas Mohamed Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
• Misdirection. • Possession and control.
The Forest Ordinance.
2024-Dec-18
CA-WRT-229-23
Gowri Somasundaram Vs Officer In Charge Financial and commercial Crimes Investigations Unit Unit-1 Criminal Investigation Department and other
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Writ of prohibition, fraudulent or dishonest
section 22, 23, 386, 389, 403, of the Penal Code
2024-Dec-18
CA/PHC/APN 0045/24
Ranatung Dissanayakelage Rohini Ariyasena Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
• Misdirection. • Possession and control.
The Forest Ordinance.
2024-Dec-18
CA-WRT-312/2023
Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) PLC, Vs B.K.Prabhath Chandrakeerthi Commissioner General of Labour Labour Secretariat and others
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Gratuity Faithfully and loyalty, ex gratia
Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983, Section 31B (1) (b) and 33 (1) € of the Industrial Disputes Act
2024-Dec-18
CA-WRT-433/2022
Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) PLC Vs B.KJ. Prabath Chandrakeerthi Commissioner General of Labour Labour Secretariat and others
Hon.B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Gratuity Faithfully and loyalty , ex gra
Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983, Section 31B (1) (b) and 33 (1) € of the Industrial Disputes Act
2024-Dec-18
CA/HCC/ 0012/2022
Saliladeera Kankanamlage Sunith Nimal Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon.P. Kumararatnam, J.
• Sentence. • Fair trial
The Penal Code as amended.
2024-Dec-18
CA/WRT/0599/2021
Namunukula Plantations PLC, Vs Commissioner General of Labour, and others
Ratnayaka Mudiyanselage Nandana Ratnayake Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Murder - Witness testimony - Cogent evidence against the accused - Mental condition of the accused - Whether the accused had been of unsound mind when he inflicted injuries on the deceased? – Whether the accused can be acquitted on grounds of unsoundness of mind? - A person acquitted on ground of unsoundness of mind to be kept in safe custody - Statements made by a person who is dead - Dying declaration
Section 296 of the Penal Code Section 32 of the Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895 Sections 380 and 381 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979
2024-Dec-18
CA/HCC/0032/2024
P.L. Ishan Maduranga Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J.
Stab Wounds - Attempted Murder - Absconded the Court - Appeal against the Sentence - Right to Appeal - Intention or Knowledge - Culpable Homicide not amounting to Murder - Sudden Fight - Provocation
Laththuwa Handi Harindu Darshana De Silva Vs Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J.
Right of appeal
the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1990
2024-Dec-17
CA/HCC/0061/23
Weweldeniya Kushan Hasantha Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J
• Grave sexual abuse • Probative value • Contradictions inter se • Omissions • Evaluation of a dock statement • Test of Probability and Improbability • Mitigation of sentence
Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 read with Article 138 of the Constitution. • Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code, as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995
2024-Dec-16
CA-HCC-0328-2019
Puwakdandawe Ajith Kithsiri Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Fair trial Further examination and cross-examination of the prosecution witnesses’ Whether a trial can be made in the absence of the accused? Evidence Post-mortem examination Witness testimony Evidence of eye-witnesses The defense of alibi.
Section 296 of the Penal Code Section 138(4) of the Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895 Section 241(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979
2024-Dec-16
CA-WRT-334-22
Dr. Mahavidanalage Nalaka Sudarshana Gunarathna Vs Prof. Wajira Dissanayaka President Sri Lanka Medical Council and others
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
conduct, Necessary party
Medical Ordinance of 26 of 1927
2024-Dec-16
CA/HCC/462/17
Abdul Nazar Mohamad Lafoor Vs The Director General Commissioner to Investigate Allegation of Bribery and Corruption,
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
• Evaluation of Evidence. • Sentence.
The Bribery Act and Bail Act.
2024-Dec-16
CA/HCC/137/2020
Ranmulu Sumitha Kumara De Zoysa alias Loku Hodaa and others Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J
Common intention • Sections 32, 140, 146, and 296 of the Penal Code • Inter se contradictions • Standard of proof • Improbability test • Prejudice in evidence evaluation • Expert medical opinion
Common intention • Sections 32, 140, 146, and 296 of the Penal Code • Inter se contradictions • Standard of proof • Improbability test • Prejudice in evidence evaluation • Expert medical opinion
2024-Dec-13
CA/HCC/ 0254/2023
Dehiwalage Joseph Rathnasiri Perera Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Sentence
The Penal Code as amended.
2024-Dec-13
CA-PHC-152-17
Vithanage Chandani Vs General Manager Sri Lanka Railway Department
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Revision, exceptional circumstances, right of appeal
Section 03 and 09 of the State Land Recovery Act
2024-Dec-13
CA/PHC 0154-19
Yapa Mudiyanselage Chandrika Jayatissa Vs Wildlife Conservation Officer and Director General, Department of Wildlife Conservation
Hon. M. Ahsan R. Marikar, J.
State lands recovery of possession, Competent Authority, Unauthorized occupation, Valid permit, Right to possess the land, Discretionary remedy.
State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act (No. 7 of 1979)
2024-Dec-13
CA/CPA/0050/2024
National Housing Development Authority vs. Pathirathage Yashoda Dilrukshi
Hon. M. Sampath K.B.Wijeratne, J.
Territorial jurisdiction of High Courts, District Courts, Magistrate’s Courts and Labour Tribunals – Provincial High Courts – Jurisdiction within the Province – Jurisdiction within judicial zones, districts and divisions - The phrases ‘for the province’, ’for a province’ ‘within such province’ in High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act – ‘Forum shopping’, a deliberate choice of forum –Authority of the Court of Appeal to transfer of cases.
The Article 23 (1), 105, 111 and 154P (1), (2), (3) (a)(b)(c), (4), (6) of the Constitution. Sections 3 and 4, 5A (1) of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provision) Act No. 19 of 1999 as amended. Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950, as amended. Judicature Act Sections 2, 3, 9 , 9 (1)(a), 9 (2)(a)14, 15 ,16, 17, 46 (1).
2024-Dec-12
CA/CPA/0026/24
Don Gamage Rupasinghe Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J.
Revisionary Jurisdiction – Criminal Trespass – Mischief - Leave to Appeal - Omissions and Contradictions - Vary or Enhance a Sentence - Show Cause - Miscarriage of Justice - Sufficient Exceptional Circumstance
The Constitution Article 138, 154P Penal Code Section 418, 433 Code of Criminal Procedure Act Section 17(7), 336
2024-Dec-12
CA-HCC-123-2013
Murugaiya Chandramogan Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Evidence – Non-summary inquiry – Cross-examination of the prosecution witness - Admission of contents of a deposition given by witnesses in a non-summary inquiry - Guidelines in evaluation of a dock statement.
- Sections 296 and 380 of the Penal Code - Section 6 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act No. 42 of 2007 - Chapter XI and XV of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 - Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance No. 14 of 1895
2024-Dec-11
CA-HCC-64-2024
Sinnathambi Kumarasami Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Evidence – Statements made by a person who is dead – Dying declaration - Whether a statement made in an answer to an allocutus by the appellant be considered as evidence?
- Section 296 of the Penal Code - Sections 32 and 32(1) of the Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895
2024-Dec-11
CA/HCC/0149/2023
Selladhore Anoj Kumar alias Baabu. Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J
- Abduction - Attempted murder - Judicial discretion - Principle of parity - Disparity of sentences - Mitigation of sentence - Early guilty plea
Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 read with Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Section 197(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure - Section 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure - Section 358 of the Penal Code Section 300 of the Penal Code
2024-Dec-11
CA/WRIT/227/2022
Embody Trading (Pvt) Ltd vs. Commissioner General of Labour and Others.
Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J.
Probation, Prior consent, letter of appointment, Extension of probationary period, termination of employment, adopting a due procedure, Industrial harmony, Sustainable economic growth
Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No. 45 1971
2024-Dec-11
CA/CPA/0079/23
GaminiGurugealias Lal Guruge vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Hikkaduwa. and another
hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J.
Revisionary Jurisdiction – Possession of unlawfully manufactured liquor - Preliminary Objections - Leave to Appeal - Statutorily Guaranteed Remedy - Exceptional Circumstances - Statements of Objections –discretionary remedy of revision - Writ of Certiorari
The Constitution Articles 138, 154P Excise Ordinance Court of Appeal (Appellate Rules) 1990 Rule 3(4)(b)(i), Rule 3(7) High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No.19 of 1990 Section 9
2024-Dec-11
CA/HCC/148/18
Kandage Pushpa Jayantha Perera vs. The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J.
Inward journey of the productions not being considered by the trial judge, improbability of the prosecution story
Code of Criminal Procedure.
2024-Dec-10
CA/HCC/ 0030-031/2017
Wijesinghe Mudiyanselage Rohana Samansiri & others Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Eye Witness. • Omission. • Alibi
The Penal Code.
2024-Dec-10
CA/HCC/195/18
Andra Hennadige Sameera Lakmal vs. Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J.
Judgement of the trial judge is legally and factually flawed, Prosecution has failed to prove that the injuries inflicted on the deceased were sufficient to substantiate the final finding of the trial judge
Evidence Ordinance, Code of Criminal Procedure
2024-Dec-09
CA/WRT/0473/2019
Mohamed Ismail Noor Faida Kulasuriya, Vs Palitha Nanayakkara, Commissioner of Local Government of the Western Province, and other
Hon. M. T. MOHAMMED LAFFAR, J.
Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Futility, Alternative Remedy
Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
2024-Dec-09
CA-PHC-0068-2020
B. G. Sumith Abeywickrama Vs Officer-in-Charge and other
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Vehicle confiscation – Driver transporting timber without a valid permit – Has the registered owner of the vehicle connived with the driver to commit that offence?
- Sections 24(1), 25(2) and 40 of the Forest Ordinance No.16 of 1907 (as Amended)
2024-Dec-09
CA/HCC/169/2022
Warnakulasuriya Mudiyanselage Jayantha Warnasuriya. vs. Hon. Attorney General
- Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code - Offence of grave sexual abuse, prescribing a minimum mandatory sentence of seven years imprisonment and a maximum of twenty years with fines and compensation. - Act No. 25 of 2024 - Addresses minimum mandatory sentencing policies.
2024-Dec-09
CA/HCC/0152/2023
Hettiarachchi Kankanamge Dhanasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J.
Kidnapping of an underage boy from his legal guardian - Grave sexual abuse - Mitigatory as well as the aggravating circumstances - Absconding the Court - Inter se and per secontradictions - Question of Identity - Trustworthiness of Evidence - Consistency ofEvidence - Beyond reasonable doubt
Penal Code Section 354 Penal Code as amended by Penal Code Amendment Act No. 22 of 1995, 29 of 1998 and 16 of 2006 Section 365B(2)(b) Code of Criminal Procedure Act Section 241 Evidence OrdinanceSection 134
2024-Dec-06
CA/CPA/0019/2017
Wadduwage Sunil Wijayananda Vs Nekathimulla Manannalage Wasantha Pushpakumara
Hon.MSampathK.B.Wijeratne,J.(CA)
Breach of the peace - Identity of corpus – Possession within the relevant period –Absence of exceptional circumstances that shock the conscience of the High Court Judge.
Sections 66 (1)(a) and (b), 68of the Primary Court Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, as amended
2024-Dec-06
CA/CPA/114/23
Ganeshan Yogachithra Vs. Baragama Kapu Gedara Sumith
Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J.
Revisionary Jurisdiction- Domestic Violence - Interim Protection Order – Validity of the Protection Order – No exceptional grounds to interfere with the order
The Constitution Article 138 Prevention of Domestic Violence Act No. 34 of 2005 Sections 10(2), 17
2024-Dec-05
CA/RII/45/2023
Mallika Arachchige Tereshma Rashmi Perera Vs Nawalage Asanka Indrajith Cooray
Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J.
2024-Dec-05
CA/WRT/453/07
Janaka Lakshman Pallewela & others Vs. Dr. Ajith U Mendis & others
Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J.
2024-Dec-05
CA/RII/0059/2024
Maraba Hewage Senaka Sunanda Vs Wethsighne Halgamu Appuhamilage Don Nandika Dhanushka Dias and other
Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Jiffry Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Improbabilities in the prosecution case. • Defence Evidence. • Fair Trial.
The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984
2024-Dec-04
CA-WRT-215/23
Nagagala Athukoralalage Sudharma Manel Vs W. Irangani Perera, (Hon. Chairperson) and others
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
ending before the board, continues possession
Section 19 , 19 (1) (a), Section 56 of the Debt Conciliation Board
2024-Dec-04
CA HCC 215/2020
Welliden Sunendra Kumar alias Short Vs Hon. Attorney General,
Hon.AMAL RANARAJA, J
Identity of an informant being exposed to a criminal - Application of the test of probability to the prosecution’s case -Credibility of the prosecution witnesses.
- Sections 54 A (b) and 54 A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984.
2024-Dec-04
CA/HCC/0051-51A/2023
Amugoda Kariyawasam Siththarage Manjula Sanjeewa and another vs. Hon. Attorney General
- Section 383 of the Penal Code - Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance - Sections 241 and 333(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 - Section 44(a) of the Firearms Ordinance No. 33 of 1916 - Criminal Procedure Act No. 25 of 2024 (Amendment)
2024-Dec-03
CA/HCC/66/2018
Liyanthanthrigamage Nalin Chaminda vs. Hon. Attorney General
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J.
- Murder - Credibility and Reliability of Witnesses - Contradictions in Evidence - Dock Statement - Interested Witness - Conviction and Sentence
- Section 296 of the Penal Code - Relating to the offense of murder. - Section 145 of the Evidence Ordinance - Concerning the contradiction of a witness's statement. - Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 - Governing appeals.
2024-Dec-03
CA/HCC/103/22
Warusappulige Wasantha Sarath Kumara Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon.Menaka Wijesundera J.
Prosecution has not proved beyond reasonable doubt the period of the offence, Doctor’s evidence is contradictory to the evidence of the victim
Penal code
2024-Dec-03
CA/CPA/0042/2022
Weerasekarage Indrasena, Gane Aramba Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J.
Revisionary Jurisdiction – Offence of murder -Concept of fair trial - Impugned orders - Statement of a witness - Clear violation of the principle of fair trial
The Constitution Articles 13(3), 138 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act No. 56 of 2007 Penal CodeSections 32, 296 Evidence Ordinance Sections 154, 159, 160
2024-Dec-02
CA/HCC/ 0434/2019
Mohamed Rasheed Nazeera Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
• Improbabilities in the prosecution case. • Discrepancy in the weight. • Dock Statement
The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984.
2024-Dec-02
CA/HCC/0418-0420/2019
Uswatte Liyanage Wijayananda Perera and others Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Whether the appellants have been denied a fair trial? – Whether it is a fit case to order a re-trial? – Successor and Predecessor Judges – Demeanour and deportment of the prosecution witnesses.
- Sections 32, 140, 146, 296 and 300 of the Penal Code. - Sections 200(1) and 283 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979.
2024-Nov-29
CA/WRT/0246/19
Seylan Bank PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and others
Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J.
2024-Nov-29
CA/WRT/0242/19
Seylan Bank PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and others
Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J.
2024-Nov-29
CA/WRT/0243/19
Seylan Bank PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and others
