Environmental Foundation (Guarantee) Limited Vs Chandana Sooriyabandara and Others
Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J.
Wilpattu National Park, Section 5(1), 5(2), 6(1), 72 and 67C of the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, necessary parties
The Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, No. 02 of 2002 (as amended) and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
2025-09-30
CA/WRT/0482/21
Chamindranee Bandara Kiriella Vs Justice Upaly Abeyrathne (Retd.), Chairman of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry Probing Fraud and Corruption that occurred at State Institutions from 15th January 2015 to 31st December 2018 and others.
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J.
Commission of Inquiry • fictitious complaint • impugned documents uncertified • Rule 3(1)(a) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990
Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka – writ jurisdiction. • Commissions of Inquiry Act, No. 17 of 1948 (ss. 13, 16, 23) • Rule 3(1)(a) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990 • Evidence Ordinance, s. 106 • Civil Procedure Code, s. 75 • Offences Against Public Property Act, No. 12 of 1982 – s. 5(1) • Penal Code, s. 389 • Bribery Act, s. 70
2025-09-30
CA (HCC)0093/2022
Pelenda Dewage Abesinghe Vs The Hon.Attorney General,
Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
-Murder- Attempt to murder-Contradictions inter se and contradictions per se- Credibility of the witness- Contradictions that go to the root of the case
Sections 296 and 300 of the Penal Code
2025-09-30
CA/WRT/0481/21
Lakshman Bandara Kiriella Vs Justice Upaly Abeyrathne (Retd.), Chairman of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry Probing Fraud and Corruption that occurred at State Institutions from 15th January 2015 to 31st December 2018 and others.
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J.
Commission of Inquiry • fictitious complaint • uncertified • Rule 3(1)(a) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990
Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka – writ jurisdiction. • Commissions of Inquiry Act, No. 17 of 1948 (ss. 13, 16, 23) • Rule 3(1)(a) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990 • Evidence Ordinance, s. 106 • Civil Procedure Code, s. 75 • Offences Against Public Property Act, No. 12 of 1982 – s. 5(1) • Penal Code, s. 389 • Bribery Act, s. 70
2025-09-30
CA (LTA) 0004/2023
Fazil Mohamed Farook Vs Fathima Shafka Lahir
Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J.
Divorce application made in accordance to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act for a Fasah divorce – Conversion of the said application to a Mubarah divorce at the request of the Respondent. Differences between Mubarah divorce and Fasah divorce and the sanctity attached to them. Revision thereof by the Board of Quazi is justified.
Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act
2025-09-30
CA Bail 0222/25
Umagiliya Kankanamage Pradeepa Chithrangani Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Exceptional Circumstances.
The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984.
2025-09-30
CA PHC 81/2020
Abeyweera Mirissa Patabendige Badrajith Harshanath Abeyweera Vs. Attorney General
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Absolute owner of the vehicle used in a forest offence – Responsibility of a party prosecuting his case effectively –Prompt action and diligence in legal process
Section 20 and 40 of the Forest Ordinance No.16 of 1907 (as amended)
2025-09-30
CA HCC 233/2018
KaluaddaraArachchige Raja Ajith Ranjith Vs. The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Credibility and probability of witness testimony – Contradictions of testimony – Discrepancies in the prosecution’s narrative
Section 19(b) and (c) of the Bribery Act (No.11 of 1954)
2025-09-29
CA HCC 0202/2020
Sandra Marakkala Sadamali Wickramasinghe Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Failure to put the accused’s case during cross examination – Unbiased and independent witness – Adequacy of witnesses in establishing a fact – Criminal breach of trust – Right of an accused to a fair trial
Section 391 of the Penal Code, Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance No.15 of 1985
2025-09-29
CA/HCC/ 0187/2024
Mathagadeera Arachchige Saliya Kumara Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Fair trial
The Prevention of Money Laundering Act No.40 of 2011.
2025-09-29
CA HCC 438/2019
Kaluthandrige Ruwan Ajith alias Aja Vs Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Marking the contradictory nature of witness testimony – Discrepancies in testimonies not pertaining directly to the incident involving the offence itself – Prosecution’s latitude to call witnesses – Adequacy of witnesses in establishing a fact
Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 134 and 145 of the Evidence Ordinance No.15 of 1895
2025-09-26
CA-Writ-263-24
Peli Kankanamge Chandrasiri Vs Department of Debt Conciliation Board and others
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J.
Section 19A Certiorari to quash an interim decision and not a final order/decision. Premature application Test to establish possession Facts in dispute
Debt Conciliation Board Ordinance
2025-09-26
CA (HCC)0307/2024
Nilanthilage Amila Sudarshana Silva Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon.R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
Rape- Incest- Grave Sexual Abuse-Convicting for a lesser offence- Mitigatory grounds-Aggravating Circumstances
Sections 364A(1), 364A (3), 365B2(b) of the Penal Code (as amended ) - Sections 177 and 333 (5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 (as amended)
2025-09-26
CA/PHC/0125/2015
Kadirawel Narayan Vs. J. M. C. Priyadharshani & 2 Others
Hon. K. M. S. DISSANAYAKE, J
Appeal from an order of a Provincial High Court dismissing an application in revision before it for non-appearance of the Petitioner and his Attorney-at-Law on a day assigned for his appearance in Court-Will an appeal lie directly to the Court of Appeal for such Order without first purging his default of appearance before the court of first instance thereat?-Can a record of proceedings be contradicted or varied directly, before the Court of Appeal without first instituting an inquiry before the relevant court of first instance.
Article 138 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
2025-09-26
CA-Writ-315-24
Singankutti Arachchilage Niroshan Kumara Vs Nishantha Weerasinghe, Commissioner General of Motor Traffic and others.
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J.
Section 7 of the Motor Traffic Act Registration of vehicles applicable law
Motor Traffic Act.
2025-09-26
CA/WRT/768/24
J2 Investment (Private) Limited and other Vs U. B. Rohana Rajapaksha Commissioner General of Agrarian Development, and others
Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J.
2025-09-25
CA/WRT/547/2023
Kalu Arachchillage Harsha Kumari Kaluarachchi and Another Vs The Divisional Secretary and Others
Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J.
Grant, Section 19(4) and 104 of the Land Development Ordinance, cancelation of a Grant, Writ of mandamus, legal right
The Land Development Ordinance, No. 19 of 1935 (as amended) and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
2025-09-25
CA/Writ/383/2018
Dialog Axiata PLC Vs (Ms.) S.P. Charles, Director General of Customs and Others
Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J.
Customs value, Schedule E of the Customs Ordinance, Non- declaration of freight and insurance, Suppression of material facts, uberrima fides, Doctrine of Clean hands
The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Customs Ordinance No. 17 of 1869 as amended
2025-09-24
CA/HCC/ 0238/2024
Adam Nizar Mohommed Asmir alias Adam Nizar Mohommed Asmir Vs. The Attorney General
• Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka – writ jurisdiction. • Ninth Schedule to the Constitution (Provincial Council List, Item 17.3) – Provincial Councils may establish Co-operative Employees’ Commissions by statute
2025-09-22
CA/ WRT/0497/19
R. M. D. Wasantha Vs Nimal Abeysiri, District Secretary of Polonnaruwa and eight others.
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J.
• Succession to LDO grants • Cancellation of grants • Proprietary rights • Rules of natural justice • Audi alteram partem • Failure of succession (Section 68 LDO) • Ultra vires • Delay does not defeat a nullity
• Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka – writ jurisdiction. • Land Development Ordinance (LDO), No. 19 of 1935 (as amended): - Section 19 (4) & 19 (6) – issue of grants. - Section 68 – failure of succession. - Section 104 (pre-amendment) – cancellation of grants by President. - Sections 104A–104D (inserted by Act No. 11 of 2022) – new procedure for cancellation. Sections 104–118A, Chapter VIII – cancellation of grants and permits.
2025-09-22
CA HCC 0118/2024
Nadaraj Vijayakumar Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Inconsistency in testimony undermining appellant’s narrative – Facts presented by the defence not being suggested to prosecution during cross-examination – The corroboration of facts and evidence –Trial Judge calling for the defence
Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code (as amended by Act No.22 of 1995, Act No. 29 of 1998, Act No.16 of 2006), Section 200(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979
2025-09-22
CA/HCC/ 0071/2022
Robert Ekanayake Vs. The Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
The Charge has not been proved beyond reasonable doubt. • Section 335(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act
The Penal Code
2025-09-19
CA /HCC/0199/2023
Thommaya Hakuru Jayalath Vs. The Attorney General
Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
- Rape- Contradictions–Credibility of the witness- Delay in making the complaint- Omissions
- Sections 354 and section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 and Act No. 16 of 2006)
2025-09-19
CA-Writ-202-22
S.M.S.P. Wanasinghe and 27 others Vs. The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka and 13 others
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J.
Legitimate expectations IESL recognition for universities and alternative pathway Malice
Engineering Council Act, No. 4 of 2017 Institute of Engineers, Ceylon, Act, No. 17 of 1968
2025-09-19
CA/WRIT/500/2023
Ginimella Hewage Priyanga Nishantha Kumar Vs. M. A. P. Jayakody, Western Province Co-operative Development Commissioner/Registrar and 12 Others
Hon. Mahen Gopallawa J.
co-operative society, dispute, arbitration, arbitral award, appeal, Magistrates’ Court, judicial review, scope, misrepresentation and suppression of material facts, uberrima fides, alternative remedies, laches, reliefs misconceived in law, material and necessary parties
Writ – Certiorari-Mandamus-dispute between Petitioner and Co-operative Society-arbitration under Western Province Co-operative Societies Statute-arbitral awards illegal and irrational-institution of proceedings in the Magistrates’ Court
2025-09-19
CA/PHC/0160/2019
Dewathaapedigedara Nishanthi Ranasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General & 1 Other
Hon. K. M. S. DISSANAYAKE, J
Can an objection be taken by the Respondent to an application made to Court by the competent authority that the Respondent is not the Competent Authority or the land is not State Land within the meaning of the State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979.
State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 1979 (as amended)-Sections 3, 4, 5(1), 6, 7, 8, 9(1) and 9(2) and 10.
2025-09-19
CA/ WRT/0654/23
National Council for Disaster Management and other Vs Hon. Minister of Labour, Labour Secretariat and others
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J.
Termination of Employment • Minor Dispute • Live Dispute • Patent Lack of Jurisdiction • Error of Jurisdiction • Error of Law • Wednesbury Unreasonableness • Relevant vs. Irrelevant Considerations • Natural Justice / Fair Hearing
Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka – jurisdiction of Court of Appeal to issue writs. • Industrial Disputes Act (IDA), No. 43 of 1950 (as amended):Section 4(1) – Minister’s power to refer minor disputes to arbitration. - Section 4(2) – reference to Industrial Court. - Section 17(1) – duties of an arbitrator. - Section 19(2) – implication of arbitration awards into employment contracts. - Section 31B – jurisdiction of Labour Tribunals. - Section 47 – definitions (industrial dispute, workman).
2025-09-19
CA/CPA/0103/2024
Mohottige Chaminda Lalith Kumara Vs. . Officer in Charge. Police Station, Weeraketiya & Hon. Attorney General
Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
- Exceptional circumstances- Converting a fine to a State Cost-Triviality of the offence committed
Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979
2025-09-19
CA/PHC/0237/2019
Nawurunnage Sarath Kumara Vs. R. B. Rathnayake
Hon. K. M. S. DISSANAYAKE, J
Can an objection be taken by the Respondent to an application made to Court by the competent authority that the Respondent is not the Competent Authority or the land is not State Land within the meaning of the State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979.
State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 1979 (as amended) Sections 3, 4, 5(1), 6, 7, 8, 9(1) and 9(2) and 10-Section 3, 22,23,24 and Schedule B of the Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka Act No. 23 of 1979.
2025-09-18
CA/REV/0005/2025
SQUIRE MECH ENGINEERING (PVT) LTD Vs. ILLAYPERUMA KODITUWAKKUARACHCHILAGE DAYANANDA
Hon. K. M. S. DISSANAYAKE, J
An abuse of the process of Court-Objection raised by the Respondent Counsel that the instant revision application filed before this Court is an abuse of process of court as the same is impugned in the relevant Civil Appellate High Court-The criteria to be adopted in determining on the question of abuse of court process-Doctrine of Judicial Economy, Consistency, finality or the integrity of the Administration of Justice
Article 138 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
2025-09-18
CA/HCC/104/2023
Mallawathanthrige Samantha Mallawa Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Credibility, Consistent
Section 364 (2) (e) of the Penal Code
2025-09-18
CA/WRT/147/2021
Palamandadige Rose Kumari Nishanthi Fernando and Others Vs Hon. S. M. Chandrasena, Minister of Lands and Others
Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J.
Acquisition of land under the Land Acquisition Act, Section 2, 5, 7(1), 44 and 39A of the Land Acquisition Act, Writ of Mandamus, divesting order, misrepresentation of facts, clean hands, delay
The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1977 (as amended), Land Acquisition Act, No. 09 of 1950 (as amended) and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
2025-09-15
CA/ PHC/ 140/ 2020
Liyana Arachchige Asanka Maduranga Vs. Jayaratna Muhandiramge Lasantha Sanjula
Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J.
Section 66 and 68 of the PCPA, Section 72 of the PCPA- wide discretion for Primary Court Judge, Claims to ownership – irrelevant, Control of the premises
The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979
2025-09-12
CA (HCC)0019/2023
Danansuriya Mudiyanselage Sampath Nalinda Wijesinghe and others Vs Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
Contradictions inter se –Credibility of the witnesses- Convicting for a lesser offence- Right to a fair trial- Mitigating factors
Sections 32,333, 345, 353, 356,357 and 365 B 2(b) of the Penal Code (as amended ) - Sections 177 and 200(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979
2025-09-12
CA-Writ-742-23
T. P. Nimal Premasiri Vs. Chatura Samarasinghe, Divisional Secretary, and others.
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J.
Nominee for a permit succeeding the grant Can deceased cannot succeed a Grant
Land Development Ordinance
2025-09-11
CA/WRT/0475/2019
Mudaliperuge Manel Rupa Ranjani Kulathunga Vs M. U. Nishantha, Divisional Secretary, Galewela and ten others
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J.
Land Development Ordinance (LDO) permit • succession • legitimate expectation (procedural & substantive) • cancellation of permits • laches • occupation
Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka • Land Development Ordinance (LDO)
2025-09-10
CA/WRT/811/2025
A. A. F. Farween Vs The Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission and Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J.
Application to obtain a Writ of Mandamus against the Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to issue copies of certain documents which is in record of the JSC, sought to be adduced as evidence before the learned District Court; ability of the Petitioner to obtain reliefs sought when alternative remedies are available under the RTI Act.
The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
2025-09-10
CA /HCC/ 292-295/2024
Kohona Koralalage Chandraratna Bandara and others Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Unlawful Assembly, Mere presence in assembly, Common Object
Section 138 and 140 of the Penal Code
2025-09-09
CA/WRT/0720/23
Musthafa Lebbe Rahuma Beevi Vs. Thanapalasuntharam, Divisional Secretary, Valachennai and eight others
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J.
Eviction Notice • Quit Notice • Divisional Secretary’s jurisdiction • rights of an LDO permit holder • laches • requirement of valid permit • Magistrate’s Court proceedings
Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka – writ jurisdiction. • State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 9 of 1979 - Section 3(1): Eviction notice (quit notice). - Section 5: Institution of proceedings in Magistrate’s Court. - Section 9: Limited objections available to occupiers (valid permit/written authority). • Land Development Ordinance (LDO) – basis for alleged permit
2025-09-09
CA/ PHC/ 148/ 2018
Kehelpannala Ralalage Upali Mahinda Kempitiya and Another Vs Korale Gedara Upali Kumara Abeyrathne
Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J.
Section 66 and 69 of the PCPA, Right of way, Likelihood of a breach of the peace, Section 66 of the PCPA jurisdiction: preventive in nature,
The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 The Administration of Justice Law No.44 of 1973
2025-09-09
CA/HCC/ 0079/2020
Alankarage Dilan Prasanga alias Kannadiya Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Standard of proof. • Inward journey. • Dock statement.
The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984.
2025-09-09
CA/WRT/165/15
Mrs. Nagaratnam Sakunthala Vs Commissioner of Lands (Northern Province) Department of Land Administration, Northern Provincial Council and others
Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J.
2025-09-09
CA /Writ/208/2019
Bibile Kotagama Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited Vs K. M. G. Kapila Bandara (Former) Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat Office, Madagama. and others
Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J.
2025-09-04
CA (HCC)0275/2023
Balachandran Sivam Vs. Hon. Attorney Genera
Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
- Rape- Belatedness of the complaint-Omissions-Consistency inter se –Credibility of the prosecutrix-Reasonable doubt-Proper analysis of evidence
- Section 364(1) and section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code as amended by the Act No. 22 of 1995 and No. 16 of 2006. - Section 283(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979
2025-09-03
CA/RII/0048/2023
Chethana Erandithavo Jayakody Vs Lanka Telephone Company (Pvt) Ltd and others
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J.
Title under will. Probate of a will
Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 and Civil Procedure Code
2025-09-03
CA/HCC/ 0101/2022
Demuni Sudath Ashoka De Zoysa Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Credibility. • Wrong procedure. • Fair trial.
The Penal Code.
2025-09-03
CA/WRT/734/2024
Razik Rafeekdeen Vs. The Incorporated Council of Legal Education and four others
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J.
The Incorporated Council of Legal Education • Sri Lanka Law College • Suspended sentence • Plea of guilt • Fair hearing • Audi alteram partem
Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Article 136 (1) (g) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Section 40 of the Judicature Act • Section 7 of the Council of Legal Education Ordinance
2025-09-02
CA/HCC/ 0226-228/2019
Samarakkody Arachchilage Gamini Weerasinghe alias Yakada Gamini and others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
N.D. Vimal Vs Competent Authority, Plantation Management Monitoring Division, Ministry of Plantation Industries and another.
Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J.
Competent Authority Sections 5 and 9 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979, as amended Sole defence- lawful possession or occupation under State authority Quit Notice Natural Justice
The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979, as amended
2025-09-01
CA/HCC/ 0117/2024
Abeywickrama Dissanayaka Piyadasa Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Culpable Homicide not amounting to murder. • Exception to Section 294 of the Penal Code.
The Penal Code.
N/A
CA/HCC/110/2024
The Hon. Attorney General Vs Kande Pun Shri Samantha
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
legally recognized appeal,
Section 15(b) of the Judicature Act, Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979
