Mathagadheera Arachchige Saliya Kumara Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Money laundering – Stages of money laundering – Placement – Layering – Integration – Presumption of ill-gotten assets – Shift of the burden of proof to the accused to prove on a balance of probability that the assets were acquired legally
Section 3 and 4 of the Prevention Of Money Laundering Act No.5 of 2006 as amended.
2026-03-16
CA HCC 129-130/2020
Christie Vivian Rodrigo 2. Dhammika Rodrigo 3. JayarajAmarasiri alias Jayanath 4. Jayanatha Rodrigo 5. Chintha Rodrigo Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Sentencing – Aggravating circumstances – Mitigating circunstances – Characteristics warranting incarceration – Matters for a suspension of a custodial sentence
- Section 403, Section 457, Section 454, Section 400 of the Penal Code. - Section 303 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No.15 of 1979
2026-03-13
CA/WRIT/169/2024 and CA/WRIT/200/2024
Puttalam Ilmenite Limited v. Sri Lanka Cement Corporation and others in CA/WRIT/169/2024 Asha Minerals (Pvt) Limited v. Geological Survey and Mines Bureau and others in CA/WRIT/200/2024
Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J.
Mines and Minerals Act-Industrial Mining Licence - Trading Licence – environmental clearance – Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)-land owner’s consent –approbation and reprobation-estoppel-exploitation of mineral resources
Mines and Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992 (asamended) Mining (Licensing) Regulations No. 1 of 1993 (as amended) National Environmental Act No. 47 of 1980 (as amended) Provincial Environmental Statute of the North Western Province
2026-03-13
CA/WRT/482/19
K.A. Jayasekara Vs. Ravindra Pathmapriya
Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J.
Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Unlawful Possession of Land Owned by Sri Lanka Railways, Legitimate Expectation, Constitutional Ouster
Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No.7 of 1979
2026-03-13
CA/WRT/484/19
G.P. Janaka De Silva Vs. Ravindra Pathmapriya
Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J.
Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Unlawful Possession of Land Owned by Sri Lanka Railways, Legitimate Expectation, Constitutional Ouster
Articles 140 and 61A of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No.7 of 1979.
2026-03-13
CA/WRT/483/19
A.K. Dissanayake Vs. Ravindra Pathmapriya
Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J.
Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Unlawful Possession of Land Owned by Sri Lanka Railways, Legitimate Expectation, Constitutional Ouster
Articles 140 and 61A of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
2026-03-13
CA(PHC)-0049-2022
Wijesinghe Mudiyanselage Gunapala Vs. The Commissioner of Co-Operative Development and Registrar of Co Operative Societies (Uva Province) and 3 Others
Hon. K. M. S. DISSANAYAKE, J
no reason adduced for the finding by the high court of the province-no findings reached on a material issue in the case by the high court of the province-its effect-order trial de novo.
Articles 140 and 154P(4)(b) of the Constitution of Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka
2026-03-13
CA (HCC)0065/2023
Migeal Hettige Winston Anasly Thisera alias Migel Hettige Winston Anasly Thisera Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
Grave sexual abuse- Minimum mandatory sentence- Suspended term- Aggravating and mitigating factors
Sections 365B (2) (b) of the Penal Code as amended by the Act No. 22 of 1995 and the Act No. 16 of 2006
2026-03-13
CA/WRT/485/19
K.L. Gunasekara Vs. Ravindra Pathmapriya
Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J.
Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Unlawful Possession of Land Owned by Sri Lanka Railways, Legitimate Expectation, Disciplinary Proceedings after the Retirement
Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No.9 of 1979, Section 12 of the Minutes of Pensions
2026-03-13
CA HCC 148/24
Francisco Patabendige Lalith Prasanna Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Rape –Ingredientsof Charge – Materiality
- Section364(2)(e) read with section 364(2) of the Penal Code - Sections 165(1), 166 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979
2026-03-13
CA (HCC)0087-0088/2024
Gamage Don Ruwan Manjula alias “Manju” and other Vs Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
Common intention-Murder-Contradictions-Test of consistency-Improbabilities
Sections 32 and 296 of the Penal Code
2026-03-13
CPA/0087/2020
Sashitharan Ganesan And 2 Others Vs. Mahenthiran Subramanium
Hon. K. M. S. DISSANAYAKE, J
Does the Court of Appeal have jurisdiction to hear and determine an application in revision emanating from an order made by a High Court of the Province established by Article 154P of the Constitution in the exercise of its revisionary jurisdiction vested in it by law-What is meant by Concurrent Jurisdiction.
Article 138, Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Sections 3, 9,10, 11(1) of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1990 as amended.
2026-03-13
CA/HCC/ 0093/2024 (HC/ Colombo 2008/2020)
Vilgamu Lekamlage Buddhika Hemakumara alias Alawala Dewalage Ajith Pushpakumara Vs. The Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Sufficiency of injuries to cause of death in the ordinary cause of nature. • Distinction between Sections 293(2) and 294(3) of the Penal Code
The Penal Code
2026-03-12
CA/RII/0025/25
Roka Rio (Pvt) Ltd Vs Wijjarupage Baby Alias Wijjarupage Desilatha and others
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J.
Petitioner should be a party to the proceedings who suffered damages.
Article 138 of the Constitution
2026-03-12
TAX-0011-23
CONFAB STEEL (PVT) LTD, Vs THE COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF INLAND REVENUE
Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J.
Spare Parts Stock, Spare Parts purchase Expenses, Interest income as Business income
Section 3(a) of the IRA
2026-03-11
CA HCC 234/24
Rajapakshe Pradeep Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Murder –Intent to commit injuries resulting in death
- Section 296 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka
2026-03-10
CA/HCC/ 0263/2020
Peduru Hewa Cyril Kulatunga Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Circumstantial Evidence • Burden of proof • Presumption of innocence. • Contradictions and omissions
The Penal Code.
2026-03-10
CA/WRT/0836/2024
H.S.P. Mendis now residing at Puistokatu 2 A 12, 78200, Varkaus, Finland appearing by her Power of Attorney Holder Jayaweera Kankanamgey Samankumara of No. 572/4 Halgahadeniya Road, Rajagiriya. Vs People’s Bank, No. 75, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02, and 09 other Respondents.
Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J.
Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Legitimate Expectation, Contract of Employment, Voluntary Retirement Schemes.
Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
2026-03-09
CA HCC 286/24
Dharmakeerthi Uddika Shrimal Perera Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Trafficking and Possession – Elements to establish in Narcotics cases - Minor discrepancies in witness testimony - Immaterial
Sections 2(2), 54, 54A(b) and 54A(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984.
2026-03-06
CA/CPA/0003/2023
Poshitha Gamini Wanaguru Vs. Bandaranayake Mudiyanselage Shyamika Nayomi Bandaranayake and Another
Hon. K. M. S. DISSANAYAKE, J
Having failed to exercise the right of appeal to the Supreme Court in terms of section 14(2) of the Maintenance Act, to be read with sections 9(a) and 10 of the Act and Articles 154P(3)(b) and 138 of the Constitution, could the Petitioner invoke the extra-ordinary revisionary jurisdiction of this Court vested in it under Article 138 of the Constitution to revise and set aside an order made by a High Court of the Province in the exercise of the appellate jurisdiction vested in it by section 14(1) of the Maintenance Act, to be read with sections 4, 5 and 6 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1990 and Articles 154P(3)(b) and 138 of the Constitution in view of section 14(2) of the Maintenance Act to be read with sections 9(a) and 10 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1990.
Article 138, Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Sections 3, 9(a) and 10 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1990, sections 14(1) and 14(2) of Maintenance Act No. 37 of 1999.
2026-03-06
CA/CPA/0009/2023 (CA/CPA/0010/2023)
K. A. D. Darshana Anid Vs. Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Limited and Another
Hon. K. M. S. DISSANAYAKE, J
Does the Court of Appeal have a revisionary jurisdiction in terms of Article 138 of the Constitution in respect of a decision of the Provincial High Court made in the exercise of the appellate jurisdiction in terms of section 31DD(1) of the Industrial Dispute Act No. 43 of 1950 as amended to be read with sections 9(a) and 10 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1990
Article 138, Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 3 and Section 9(a), Section 10 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1990, Sections, 31DD and 31D(3) of the Industrial Disputes Act, as amended.
2026-03-06
CA (HCC)0237/10
Degoda Piyadasa Samarawickrama Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Unilever Sri Lanka Limited Vs Major General (retired) G. Vijitha Ravipriya and others
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
HS Code. • Customs Inquiry.Excise Special Provisions Act No.13 of 1989.
Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
2026-03-06
CA (HCC)0001/25
Kiribandage Vajira Pradeep Kumara alias Ukkubandage Kiribandage Vajira Pradeep Kumara Vs Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
Rape- Inconsistencies and Omissions
Section 364(2) read together with Section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code, as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995.
2026-03-06
CA (HCC)0015/22
Rajapakshage Lal Ranjan Vs Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
Murder- Grave and sudden provocation- Prior preparation -Transferred malice-Murderous intention
Sections 294 and 296 of the Penal Code
2026-03-05
CA-HCC 006/25
Sehu Dawood Sana alias Sana Appa alias SeguDawudu Segu Neina Marikkar Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Belated statement, consistency, Dock Statement, beyond reasonable doubt
Section 365 B (2) (b) of the Penal Code as amended by Act No.22 of 1995 and as further amended by No.29 of 1998 and No. 16 of 2006.
2026-03-05
CA/RTI 0003/2024
Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Pvt) Ltd., Vs M.J.K. Dissanayake,
Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J.
Can a broadcaster be treated as a "public authority" under Section 43(g) of the RTI Act- Media Ethics, Hiru TV Case
Article 14A of our Constitution, Sections 3,4, 5(g), 43(g) of the RTI Act, sections 7(2), 32 Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation Act No. 6 of 1982, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, through Article 19, Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
2026-03-05
CA/WRT 0519-2023
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Vs The Commissioner General of Labour and others
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J.
Arbitration in terms of Section 4 (1) of the Industrial Dispute Act.
Article 140 of the Constitution
2026-03-05
CA HCC 36/25
Kodippili Arachchilage Chandrakantha, Dharmakeerthi, Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Grave Sexual Abuse – Immaterial minor discrepancies in witness testimony
Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka
2026-03-04
CA/WRT/579/24
S.N. Group (Private) Limited Vs. B.K. Prabath Chandrasiri
Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J.
Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Responsibilities of Employer, Charterer, Operator, Authorized Agent of the vessel in respect of Employees/ Members of the Crew
Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 46(3) of the Wages Board Ordinance.
2026-03-04
CA (Writ) Application Nos. 60/2025, 61/2025, 62/2025, 63/2025, 64/2025, 65/2025, 66/2025, 67/2025, 68/2025, 70/2025, 71/2025, 72/2025, and 73/2025
Spirit World (Pvt) Ltd. Vs Commissioner General of Excise and Others
Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J.
The Petitioner submitted a duly filled application to obtain a R.B. 4 license under the Excise Ordinance. The Commissioner General, having accepted and considered the same, had sent its recommendation to the Secretary to the Finance Ministry, the line ministry, for its approval; no response. Objection taken by the Respondents was in view of two letters written by the Secretary to the President, which had caused the Respondents to be unable to issue license. Held – the Petitioner is entitled to obtain writs as sought.
The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
2026-03-03
CA/WRT/633/24
Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies Vs. Dilkusha De Silva
Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J.
Writ of Certiorari, Writs Prohibition, Interpretation of service category personal to an officer.
Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 4.3 to 4.5 of the Establishment Code
