| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Judgment By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
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| 2026-07-24 | CA/WRT/0019/2026 |
B. M. K. Madushanka v. Sri Lanka Tea Board and 6 others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Appointment – scheme of recruitment – marking scheme – interview – deviation – selection process –necessary parties – misconceived reliefs – suppression of material facts | Sri Lanka Tea Board Law, No. 14 of 1975 (as amended) Constitution 1978 | Download |
| 2026-07-24 | CA/RII/30/2025 |
Dewa Pakshage Chula Kanishka Ananda
Lal,
Vs.
Murukkuwadura Mihisurani
Shravanadha Mendis,
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Hon.Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Can a letter which was written in English and sent by Registered Post be treated as an answer under section 75 of the Civil Procedure Code. Language of the Court should be Sinhala and Tamil. Link Language should be English. District Judge is the upper guardian of the Children of the Province, in matters related to children, the paramount consideration is best interest. Hippocratic oath of Doctors | Sections 24, 55, 75, 622, 753 and 809 of the Civil Procedure Code, read with Article 138 of the Constitution, Article 18 and Article 24(1) of the Constitution, 5(2) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act, No. 56 of 2007 | Download |
| 2026-07-24 | CA/HCC/012/2025 |
Subasinghe Kattadige Mahesh
Subasinghe
Vs.
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka.
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Hon.Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Issue of credibility, The maxim falsus in uno falsus in omnibus, Evaluation of evidence | 331 (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 read with Article 138(1) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and section 11 of the special provisions act No.19 of 1990, 134 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-07-23 | CA/HCC/0015/2023 |
Abeykoon Mudiyanselage Kithsiri Abeykoon
Vs.
Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Criminal Trespass, Rape, Credibility of the Testimony of the Prosecutrix, Identification Evidence | Section 483 of Penal Code, Sections 364 (1) and 364 (2) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-07-23 | CA/HCC/0263-0265/2023 |
1. Appunetthi Sisira Sarath Kumara alias Shantha
2. Kanaththage Sanath Jeewendra
3. Appunetthi Nuwan Ranga
Vs.
Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Gang Rape, Robbery, Credibility of the Prosecution Witnesses, Dock Statement | Section 364(2) (g) of the Penal Code, Section 380 of the Penal Code, Section 283 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2026-07-23 | CA/WRT/0177/2025 |
Ceylon Chocolates Limited
Vs.
Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando,
Minister of Labour
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Arbitrator’s Power to Award Surcharge on Gratuity. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Industrial Disputes Act, Payment of Gratuity Act. | Download |
| 2026-07-23 | CA/TAX/0055/2023 |
Shangri-La Hotels Lanka (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Commissioner General
of Inland Revenue
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Hon.M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Notice of Assessment, Making an assessment, Time Bar | Value Added Tax Act No. No.14 of 2002 | Download |
| 2026-07-22 | CA/HCC/0121/2025 |
Raju Vishvendran Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Probability and improbability. • Defence evidence. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act. | Download |
| 2026-07-20 | CA/WRT/0449/2023 |
Sammu Arachchige Nilani Keerthika Edirisinghe Vs. The Learned Magistrate, Magistrate’s Court of
Nugegoda and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. | writs of certiorari and prohibition, Forged Power of Attorney, alleged false complaint, laches, quashing the order of the Magistrate, delay, availability of an alternative remedy, right to appeal or revision | Article 140 of the Constitution • Sections 454, 457 and 459 of the Penal Code • Section 192(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2026-07-17 | CA/CPA/0054/2024 |
Thambiah Prakash alias Dhanush Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Bail-Exceptional circumstances- Pre-trial detention-Period spent in remand custody-Presumption of innocence | Section 15B of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 as amended by the Amendment Act No. 19 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-07-17 | CA/CPA/0104/2025 |
Imbulpe Heen Wasantha Kumara Vs. Nishantha Saman Kumara, and 2 Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J | Preliminary objection maintainability on the basis the Petitioner is guilty of Laches and that the petition does not disclose exceptional circumstances in view of the availability of an effective, efficacious and expeditious alternative remedy against the order sought to be impugned. | Article 138, Article 140, Article 154P(4), Article 154P(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2026-07-17 | CA/WRT/0442/2023 |
Anthonimuthu David Egwin
Vs.
Road Development Authority and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | writs of certiorari and mandamus, alleged defective charge sheet, preliminary inquiry, sexual harassment in the workplace, disciplinary order, “no procedural irregularity, impropriety or illegality in the procedure adopted”, duty of employer to provide safe and supportive work environment, sexual harassment should be dealt with severely | • Article 140 of the Constitution • Section 14 Establishment Code • Article 11(1) of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) | Download |
| 2026-07-16 | CA/HCC/ 0281/2023 |
Nagarasa Ketheeswaran alais Thileepan Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Inadmissible evidence. • DNA | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-07-16 | CA/HCC/0013-0014/2024 |
1. Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Thilakaratne
2. Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Wasantha Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder, Sentencing, Sudden Fight, Adverse Witness | Section 296 of Penal Code, Section 32 of the Penal Code, Exception under Section 294(4) of the Penal Code, Section 154 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-07-16 | CA/WRT/0660/2025 |
Baduge Ajith Bandula Vs. Mahinda Pinidiya
Chairman – Debt Conciliation Board
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Application not made within three years of the date of the notarially executed instrument. | Article 140 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2026-07-16 | CA/TAX/0130/2023, CA/TAX/0131/2023 |
San Piling (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Concessions for undertaking construction work, piling works , Construction of Building | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-07-16 | CA/WRT/158/2023 |
Serendipol (Private) Limited
Vs,
Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon.Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner is the employer engaged in the business of collecting coconut and processing the same in its factory and mainly exports its value-added products. The 3rd to 43rd Respondents were its employees who were engaged in the purpose of collecting and transporting coconuts from estates belonging to various suppliers; they had made a complaint that their overtime due were miscalculated and not properly paid. On that, the 2nd Respondent calculated the overtime on the basis of salary paid in terms of the regulations thereunder the Motor Traffic Transport Wages Board Ordinance; Petitioner challenged the same. Held – writ issued since there is miscalculation of overtime payment which is meant to be based on the employer’s trade or business, instead had been treated as a transport business; if it is a transport business, only minimum wages should be considered. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-07-15 | CA/HCC/0185/2025 |
Kandambige Sunil Rathnasiri Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J | Corroboration. • Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance. • Burden of proof. | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-07-13 | CA/HCC/0225/2025 |
Noordeen Mohomed Hanifa Janabdeen alias
Ukkuraja Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J | Contradictory evidence. • Identity | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-07-10 | CA/WRT/0566/2024 |
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Sri Lanka and
Right to Information Commission and 7 others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | RTI – public authority – interpretation – board – office – necessary parties – alternative remedy | Constitution 1978 Right to Information Act, No. 16 of 2016 | Download |
| 2026-07-10 | CA/PHC/0217/2018, (CA/PHC/0218/2018), (CA/PHC/0219/2018) |
Central Province Vehicle Dealing Co Operative Society Limited And Others Vs. Assistant Commissioner of Co-operative Development (Kandy District) and Others.
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J | Appeal from an order made by the High Court established by Article 154P(1) of the Constitution in the exercise of its revisionary jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution-Failure to avail of the alternative remedy- Will revision lie in such circumstances. | Constitution of - Article 138, 154P(1), 154P(3)(b),154P(6)- section 59(4) of the Co-operative Society Statute of the Central Province of 10 of 1990 published in the Government Gazette bearing No. 75 and dated 22.01.1993- Rule 26 of the Co-operative Societies Rules of 1973 | Download |
| 2026-07-10 | CA/PHC/0032/2019 (CA/PHC/0034/2019) (CA/PHC/0035/2019) (CA/PHC/0053/2019) (CA/PHC/0055/2019) (CA/PHC/0056/2019) |
Central Province Vehicle Dealing Co Operative Society Limited And Others Vs. Assistant Commissioner of Co-operative Development (Kandy District) and Others.
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J | Appeal arising out of an order made by the High Court established by Article 154P(1) of the Constitution in the exercise of its appellate jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution-Where does appeal lie from an order as such in terms of section 9 of the High Court of the Province (Special Provisions) Act- Is it to the to the Court of Appeal or to the Supreme Court. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic Of Sri Lanka- Articles 154P(1), 154P(6), 154P(3)(b), section 9 of the High Court of the Province (Special Provisions) Act. | Download |
| 2026-07-10 | CA/WRT/0321/2026 |
Kolega Engineering (Private) Limited and another Vs. Bank of Ceylon and 14 Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | An application for mandates in the nature of a writ of certiorari and prohibition-to quash a Decision of Board of Directors-Whether the decision of Board of Directors is intra vires or ultra vires-illegality-application of doctrine of futility. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 21 of the Bank of Ceylon Ordinance as amended, section 5A of the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act, No. 4 of 1990 as amended. | Download |
| 2026-07-10 | CA/CPA/0084/2023 |
Jamaldeen Muhideen Meerasaybu Vs. Nurul Mujeena (Sifani) And Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Application in revision arising from an order made by the High Court established by Article 154P(1) of the Constitution in the exercise of its revisionary jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution-Will Application in revision in revision lie to the Court of Appeal from an order as such-meaning of concurrent Jurisdiction. | Article 138, Article 154P(1), Article 154P(3)(b), Article 154P(6) 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. | Download |
| 2026-07-10 | CA/WRT/0466/2022 |
Ceylon Steel Corporation Limited Vs. B. K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, & Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Unfair Labour Practices, Powers of Commissioner under 12(4) of the Industrial Disputes Act | Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 12(4) of the Industrial Disputes Act, Section 32A of the Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2026-07-09 | CA/HCC/0078/2020 |
Vincent Ratnasinghe Daniel Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Possession and trafficking of Heroin – Exclusive Possession – Adoption of Proceedings | Sections 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended - Sections 54A (b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended - Section 48 of the Judicature Act No. 02 of 1978 - Sections 43 and 456A of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2026-07-09 | CA/HCC/0203-0208/2023 |
1. Saman Bulathgama alias Kalu Aggala Ayya
2. Seeni Pallage Lalith Prasanna alias Katuwana Sudda
3. Ranasinghe Arachchige Jinadasa alias Dingi Mama
4. Hewa Halpage Wasantha
5. Jayawickrama Kankanamge Dilan Manjula alias Kammale Sudda
6. PahalaMalli Gedara Nawarathna alias Janaka Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Unlawful Assembly – Murder – Voluntarily Causing – Test of Credibility - Test of Consistency | Sections 294, 314 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-07-09 | CA/HCC/0146/2025 |
Kumaragama Palis Mudiyanselage
Sanath Dayawansa alias Shantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Rape - Credibility and Probability of Witness Narrative | Section 364(2) of the Penal Code as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995. | Download |
| 2026-07-09 | CA/TAX/0015/2020, CA/TAX/0022/2023 |
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Limited Vs. Commissioner
General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Time Bar , VAT on financial services, life insurance business, | Value Added Tax Act No.14 of 2002 Regulation of Insurance Industry Act, No. 43 of 2000 | Download |
| 2026-07-09 | CA/WRT/1112/2025 |
The Sailor Colombo Logistics (Pvt) Ltd Vs.
Director General of Customs
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | The Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System (HS), the World Customs Organisation (WCO). | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-07-09 | CA/TAX/0057/2023 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Ceylon Cold Stores PLC
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Fair hearing, Substantial Issue, TAC’s Powers | Section 8 and 9 of the Tax Appeal Commission Act | Download |
| 2026-07-08 | CA/HCC/ 0261/2019 |
Rankothpedige Sujeewa Rohana Kularatne Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Reliability of the witnesses. • Intention. • Proof. | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-07-08 | CA/WRT/0417/2023 |
Prima Ceylon (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The 5th Respondent Trade Union claiming to command 40% of the Petitioner’s employees as its members; therefore, claims to have a right to enter into a collective agreement with the Petitioner; the Petitioner disputes this fact. On a dispute arising on that, the 5th Respondent made a complaint to the 1st Respondent, Petitioner raised an objection on the maintainability of the complaint. In the meantime, Petitioner made a complaint to the 1st Respondent that the 5th Respondent creates adverse atmosphere that disturbs the operations and functions of the Petitioner factory. However, without taking a decision on both said complaints, on a purported complaint made by the 5th Respondent subsequently, the 2nd Respondent took a decision to go for a poll which is challenged in this Application on the basis that the Petitioner entertained legitimate expectation. Held – writs issued. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-07-07 | CA/WRT/217/2023 |
Krishna Mining Company Ceylon Private Limited
Vs.
Land Reform Commission
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner is an incorporated body engaged in quartz mining; agreed to enter into an agreement with the Respondent to obtain a long-term lease in respect of the land in suit from and out of a larger estate vested in the Respondent. The Petitioner had been in possession of the land in suit since 2003 and has complied with all requests of the Respondent including paying part of the rental and obtaining a private surveyor to identify and demarcate the land in suit. Additionally, in 2021, the Petitioner obtained permission from the Respondent to fix a weighbridge which was allowed. However, the Respondent delayed formalising the lease. Held – Petitioner had legitimate expectation; Respondent is bound by its conduct since it is estopped from going back on its original agreement; writ issued. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-07-06 | CA/HCC/0021/2025 |
Ajith Chandana Hewavitharana Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Circumstantial Evidence. • Section 294 of the Penal Code. • Dock Statement | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-07-03 | CA/HCC/0164-0165/2024 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Selva Dore Krishnakumar
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra, J. | Single solitary witness, The forensic verification becomes necessary if prosecution case is weak and no eye witnesses. | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal (Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979), Section 297 of the Penal Code, Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-07-03 | CA/PHC/0032/2022 |
Rajapakse Arachchige Sanjeewa Subhash Rajapakse Vs. Belida Rachel Keegal.
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J | Preliminary objection on jurisdiction, that Appeal will not lie from the interlocutory order made by the High Court of the Province established by Article 154P(1) of the Constitution in the exercise of the of its appellate jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution, but that Appeal should lie to the Supreme Court with special leave first had and obtained therefrom. | Constitution – Articles 138 and 154P(3)(b) -sections 2(1) and 14(2) of the Maintenance Act No. 37 of 1999. | Download |
| 2026-07-03 | CA/WRT/0326/2024 |
Mallawa Thanthrige Siripala Perera and Another Vs. Commissioner General of Excise and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner seeks to obtain a Writ of Mandamus against the 1st Respondent for not taking steps to issue the FL-04 liquor license that the Petitioner is entitled to. The 1st Petitioner, who had the liquor license and ran the business from 1971 to 1995, was later denied the issuance of an application form to renew his license and thereby, his license lapsed. However, the Petitioners made another application in 2023 to obtain the FL-04 license, which was accepted by the 1st Respondent, but sought the permission of the 3rd Respondent to proceed with the issuance of the same. Held – Writ issued. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-07-03 | CA/PHC/61/2022 |
Manthree Witharanage Nandasiri Silva.
Vs.
Panadura Pradeshiya Sabha and Another.
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Hon.Damith Thotawatte, J. | Revocation of development approval, Retaining wall, Natural Justice, Compliance with recommendations, Statutory powers. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka The High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2026-07-02 | CA/HCC/0117-0118/2023 |
Thuiah Handi Manoj Hasintha
• Sangama Chanaka Jayawardena Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Arraignment. • Fair trial. • Contradictions. | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-07-02 | CA/HCC/0139/2025 |
Nagarasa Ketheeswaran Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Ingredients of the charge. • Section27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance | The Penal Code and the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-07-02 | CA/TAX/0096/2024 |
Silvermill Coco Ventures (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of
Inland Revenue
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Disposal of shares, Taxation on Capital Gains | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-07-02 | CA/HCC/0283/2024 |
Senevirathne Mudiyanselage Jayantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse - Murder – Improbability and Impossibility of the Prosecution’ s Evidence – Dock Statement | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code as amended by the Acts No. 22 of 1996, 29 of 1998 and 16 of 2006. | Download |
| 2026-06-30 | CA/RII/0021/2024 |
Shahul Hameed Mohamed Halimdeen Vs.
Mohamed Ajward Athaullah
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Section 5 of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1977, Necessary parties | Article 138 of the Constitution and the Partition Law No. 21 of 1997 | Download |
| 2026-06-30 | CA/PHC/0140/2023 |
Praveena Ruwananda Weththasinghe Vs Officer-In-Charge,
Unit No-06,
Police Special Investigation Unit, and other
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Absconding from Court – Contumacious Conduct | Download | |
| 2026-06-30 | CA/HCC/0042/2025 |
Wickramaarachchige Udayashantha Pushpakumara
Accused-Appellant
Vs.
The Hon. Attorney General,
Attorney General’s Department,
Colombo 12.
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder – Unsoundness of mind – Voire Dire Inquiry | Sections 374, 375 and 376(1),(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (as Amended) - Section 296 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-30 | CA/RII/0001/2022 |
Eliyadura Kusumalatha Silva and Others Vs. Agampodi Nanasiri De Silva and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | statutory protection afforded to the owner under the Registration of Title Act, No. 21 of 1998 over Partition Act | Download | |
| 2026-06-30 | CA/HCC/0157/2025 |
Hanunawe Gedera Victor Bandara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Culpable Homicide not amounting to murder. • Sentence. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-06-30 | CA/HCC/0263-0264/2024 |
Rupasinghe Arachchilage Gayan Dushantha Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Inter se contradictions. • Matters favourable to the Defence. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-06-30 | CA/WRT/0075/2024 |
HSBC Electronic Data Processing Lanka (Pvt) Limited Vs. Director General of Customs and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner had omitted to mention goods imported in relation to one commercial invoice in the Customs Declaration; therefore, Customs registered a case against the Petitioner and held an inquiry. At the inquiry, it was relieved that there was no intention on the part of the Petitioner to defraud the Customs; since there was a failure on the part of the Petitioner, goods were forfeited in terms of Section 47 of the Customs Ordinance. The Petitioner challenged the same. Held – Customs should not have acted under Section 47; instead, should have acted under Section 18(2); writs issued. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-26 | CA/WRT/0201/2022 |
Chandrasena Ranasinghe Vs. A. H. M. L. Aberathne, Commissioner
General of Agrarian Service 3 Others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Tenant cultivator, Right of tenant cultivator to purchase of paddy land from owner, Failure to complete purchase, Agrarian Development Council, Nullus commodum capre potest de injuria sua propria, Inquiry under section 2(4), Suppression and misrepresentation of material facts | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000( as amended), Constitution 1978 | Download |
| 2026-06-26 | CA/PHC/0101/2019 |
Samarasena Arachchige SumedaVs. Urban Development Authority
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J | Appeal from a judgment of the High Court established by Article 154P(1) of the Constitution as amended made in the exercise of revisionary jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(3)(b) the Constitution as amended-application made to a Magistrate Court under and in terms of section 28A(3) of the Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 as amended for a demolition order-in an application under 28A(3) of the Urban Development Authority Act the pertinent question for decision by Court is whether construction in question has been erected by the party noticed by virtue of a valid permit-What are the defence available to a party noticed in an application under the section 28A(3) of the Urban Development Authority Act-On whom does the burden of proof lie. | Article 154P(6) of the Constitution-Sections 8J(1) and 8K(1), 28A(3) of the Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 as amended-Sections 3, 101 and 102 of the Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2026-06-26 | CA/HCC/0215/2025 |
Sevipillai Kanapathy Sivaselwam alias Thambi Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder, Right of Private Defence, General Exception, Test of credibility, Test of probability | Sections 89, 294, 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-26 | CA/PHC/0186/2020 |
Angodage Kularuwan Tharanga Priyadasa. Vs. Kaluwa Handi Cyril Rathnayake.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Disputed strip of land, Dispute affecting land, Actual possession, Absence of forcible dispossession, Revisionary jurisdiction. | The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-06-26 | CA/WRT/0151/2021 |
Warakamure Gedara Ahamed Mohamed Mazeen Vs. Divisional Secretary of Akurana and Others
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Dr. Hon.D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner was issued with a quit notice by the 1st Respondent under the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, on the basis that the Petitioner is possessing a portion of land belonging to the State where the 1st Respondent office is situated; the Petitioner disputed it and challenges the same in this Application. Held – it is a land dispute; without judging his own cause, the 1st Respondent should have filed an action to vindicate its title; writ issued. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-26 | CA/WRT/0416/2024 |
R.M. Anushka Ranjani Vs. General Manager - Railways
and 6 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Legitimate expectation, want of necessary parties, applicability of section 14 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-06-25 | CA/TAX/0003/2020 |
LOLC Finance PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Acknowledgment of the appeal, Commissioner-General, Distributable profits, Capital asset | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-06-25 | CA/HCC/0272/2019 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of
Sri Lanka Vs. Sathruwange Sudath Jayantha Silva & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence, Dying declaration, Conspiracy, Two or more persons | Sections 113A read with 102 and 296 and Section 300 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-25 | CA/HCC/0151/2024 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Lahiru Krishantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Credibility, Child Witness, Demeanor of a Witness | Section 365(B) 2 (b) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-25 | CA/HCC/0213/2023 |
Karuppusami Ramachandran Siranji alias Roshan And others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder, Improbability, Evaluation of the dock statement, Common intention, Prior meeting of minds, Unlawful assembly | Sections 32, 140 and 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-25 | CA/HCC/0255/2023 |
Uchchena Chigbo Ezeokonkwo Vs Uchchena Chigbo Ezeokonkwo
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Possession and trafficking of cocaine- Knowledge of the nature of the substance – Evidence not challenged in cross- examination- Probability of the raid – Appellant’s right to a fair trial | Section 54A (b), (c) and 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1979 (as amended). | Download |
| 2026-06-25 | CA/WRT/0191/2025, CA/WRT/0176/2025, |
Ceylon Liquor Holdings (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Excise and Others
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Dr. Hon. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner had made an application to obtain a FL-04 liquor license under the Excise Ordinance by submitting the relevant documents along with the application. The Commissioner, having accepted the same, has not taken further steps to issue the same. Held – Writ issued. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-24 | CA/HCC/0071/2023 |
Alagiyawannage Rasika Niroshan Mendis Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Narcotics – Standard of proof – Identity and possession – Nature and quantity of substance – Intent to traffic – Evaluation of the dock statement – Reasoning provided to disregard accused’s evidence – Inconsistencies and discrepancies – Chain of custody | Section 54A(d) and 54A(b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Ordinance No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2026-06-23 | CA/PHC/15/2022 |
Abdul Cader Abdul Rahman. Vs. The Chairman, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Competent authority, Section 9 & 18 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Valid permit or written authority, Scope of Inquiry, State land, Statutory Affidavit. | The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 07 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-06-23 | CA/PHC/183/2018 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Somarathne. Vs. Sathurusinghe Arachchige Anura Sathurusinghe, The
Conservator General of Forests and Another.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Competent authority, Land Reform Commission, Valid permit or written authority, Expeditious mechanism, State land, Revisionary jurisdiction. | The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 07 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-06-23 | CA/PHC/0039/2022 |
Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Niluka Hemanthi and Another. Vs. K.M. Wijesinghe.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Use of the roadway, Dispute affecting land, Claim of servitude and title, Inconsistent assertions, Revisionary jurisdiction. | The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-06-23 | CA/PHC/0039/2022 |
Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Niluka Hemanthi and Another. Vs. K.M. Wijesinghe.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Use of the roadway, Dispute affecting land, Claim of servitude and title, Inconsistent assertions, Revisionary jurisdiction. | The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-06-22 | CA/HCC/0116/2024 |
Faruq Mohomad Saali alias Bega alias
Salaldeen Mohomad Sali Vs.The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Rape – Objectives and importance of cross examining witnesses | Sections 364 (2)(e) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-22 | CA/PHC/0004/2021 |
Thilak Nishantha Settinayake Vs. The Chairman, Land Reform Commission.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Ejectment order, Revisionary jurisdiction, Unauthorized occupation, Merits of the determination. | The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 07 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-06-22 | CA/WRT/0028/2024 |
Kalutota Financial Services (Private) Limited and others Vs. Ilandari Dewage Pathma Kumarasiri and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. | Writs of Certiorari and Prohibition, claim of ownership and lawful occupation of the land, material facts are in dispute, availability of an alternate, equally effective, and proper statutory remedy disentitles the Petitioners to discretionary writ relief, application dismissed with costs | Article 140 and 141 of the Constitution • Sections 102, 433, 434, 440, 140 and 146 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-19 | CA/PHC/0108/2022 |
Karawita Vidanalage Dona Theja Karawita And Another Vs. Vajira Lalani Gunasekara and 4 Others.
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J | Preliminary Objection as to the jurisdiction, Appeal will lie under Article 154P(6) of the Constitution to the Court of Appeal against an Interlocutory Order without leave first had and obtained therefrom, Preliminary Objection as to the maintainability of the appeal for noncompliance of Rule4(2) of the Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts) Rules 1988. | Constitution - Article1 154P(6)-section 66(1)(a) of the Primary Court Procedure Act of No. 44 of 1979. | Download |
| 2026-06-19 | CA/PHC/0084/2020 |
Ranasinghe Arachchillage Sudharma Rathnaweera Vs. Director General of Irrigation and Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Can an objection be taken by the Respondent to an application made to Court by the competent authority under section 5(1) that the land is not State Land within the meaning of the State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979(the Act), Can an objection be raised on the competence of the Competent authority in the proceedings before a Magistrate in an application filed by the competent authority under section 5(1) of the Act-A challenge on the validity of the affidavit filed along with the application made to Court by the Respondent under section 5(1) of the Act- the fact that an affidavit does not state the religion of the affirmant, does not make the affidavit invalid. | Article 138, Article 154P(3)(b) and Article 154P(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 1979 (as amended), Sections 3, 4, 5(1), 6, 7, 8, 9(1), 9(2) and 10. | Download |
| 2026-06-19 | CA/CPA/0023/2023 |
Horana Urban Council and Others Vs. Ajith Amarasinghe and Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Preliminary objection as to the maintainability of the application, Objection on jurisdiction, Does the Court of Appeal have revisionary jurisdiction in terms of Article 138 of the Constitution in respect of orders made by such provincial High Court in the exercise of its concurrent original writ jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(4)(b) of the Constitution made in the exercise of the appellate jurisdiction. | Article 138, Article 140, Article 154P(4)(b), Article 154P(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Sections 9(b), 11, 12, and 12(d) of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1990. | Download |
| 2026-06-19 | CA/HCC/0267-0268/2023 |
Suse Anthony Reji and other Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Section 33 of Evidence Ordinance, Probability, Common intention, Dock statement. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-06-19 | CA/WRT/0453/2022 |
Daya Group Limited, And others Vs Peoples Bank, and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Question of Arguability, Arguability Principles, “principles” of the duty of Candour, failed to adduce any acceptable reason to excuse the delay. | Download | |
| 2026-06-19 | CA/PHC/0044/2018 |
Malkankanamalage Nevil Antony De Silva Vs. Hettiarachchige Don Nimal Christy Hettiarachchi
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 66(1)(b) of the PCP Act, Dispute affecting land, Servitudal rights, Right of way, Revisionary intervention. | The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-06-19 | CA/WRT/0560/2023 |
Kalu Arachchige Dayawansha Vs. The Divisional Secretary of Damana and Another
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner claims to be in possession of the parcel of land in suit which is part of a larger land released to the Sri Lanka Sugar Corporation under the State Industrial Corporations Act, No. 49 of 1957, by the State. The 2nd Respondent is alleged to have carved out a portion of the Petitioner’s land and forcibly occupy the same; the 1st Respondent is alleged to have issued a permit in respect of the same. Petitioner seeks to quash the issuance of such permit. Held – since the Petitioner cannot possess any land which had been released to the Sugar Corporation for the sole purpose of sugar cane cultivation as per the Supreme Court judgement, and the Petitioner’s Application is speculative, no writ lies. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-18 | CA/HCC/0053/2024 |
Hathurusingha Pedige Lakshman Ariyawansha Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Kidnapping from Lawful Guardianship, Grave Sexual Abuse, Sentencing | Sections 354 and 365B (2) (b) of the Penal Code, as amended by Acts No. 22 of 1995, 29 of 1998 and 16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-06-18 | CA/HCC/0209/2017 |
Kahada Polhena Kankanamlage Chaminda Pradeep Kumara Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder – Circumstantial Evidence – Burden of Proof | Section 296 of the Penal Code - Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-06-18 | CA/HCC/0227/2023 |
Murugan Nadaraja alias Raja Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Sentencing, Aggravatng and Mitigating Factors | Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 and the Act No. 16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-06-18 | CA/TAX/0047/2023 |
Senkadagala Finance PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | VAT on financial services, Adoption of SLFRS, Calculation of tax on financial services, Claim for refund | Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 | Download |
| 2026-06-18 | CA/HCC/0154/2017 |
Kandasamy Jegatheeswaran Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder, Expert Evidence, Evaluation | Sections 296 and 364 (2) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-18 | CA/TAX/0044/2019 |
The Commissioner General of
Inland Revenue Vs. Hedges Court Residencies (Private)
Limited
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Nation Building Tax, Time bar, Notice of Assessment | Section 8 of NBT Act Section 163 , 164 and 194 of the IRA | Download |
| 2026-06-18 | CA/HCC/0011/2023 |
Abdul Kareem Nasheer Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Appeal out of time. | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-17 | CA/HCC/0009/2024 |
Weerakoon Mudiyanselage Ranjith Bandara
Weerakoon Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J | Contradictory evidence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-15 | CA/HCC/0069/2024 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Nimal
Rathnayake Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Contradictory evidence, Judgment delivered on hearsay evidence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-15 | CA/HCC/0179/2023 |
Sinnathamby Pathmanathan Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Consistent, convincing, Beyond reasonable doubt, Credibility | Section 364 (3) 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 | Download |
| 2026-06-15 | CA/HCC/0064/2023 |
The Attorney General, Vs. Weerasinghe Dinesh Sudantha Silva alias
Deepa
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Robbery, Sentence, Discretion, Section 333 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Section 44(A) of the Firearms Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1996), read with Sections 32 and 380 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-12 | CA/HCC/0293-0295/2025 |
Sinhadhipathy Manchanayake Appuhamilage Shantha alias
Kaluwa alias Sinhadhipathy Manchanayake Appuhamilage Sunil
Shantha, Sinhadhipathy Manchanayake Appuhamilage Jayaman
Ranaweera, Sinhadhipathy Manchanayake Appuhamilage Susantha alias
Sinhadhipathy Manchanayake Appuhamilage Susantha
Priyathilake Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Per Incuriam, Murder, Unlawful Assembly | Sections 138, 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-12 | CA/HCC/0102-0112/2025 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Vs. 01.Karunaratne Ganithayalage Senaka
Ranjith Premaratne & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Turnbull theory, identification, dock identification | Sections 435, 410, 296 and 314 read with Section 146 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-06-12 | CA/HCC/0079/2025 |
Mohamed Asmeen Mohamed Asmeer alias Babi alias Mohamed Asmeen
Mohamed Haneefa Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Kidnapping from Lawful Guardianship – Rape – credibility | Sections 352, 354, and 364 (2) of the Penal Code - Section 196 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act - Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-06-12 | CA/WRT/0091/2024 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Gunasekara Bandara Vs. Justice Anil
Gooneratne, Chairman, Administrative Appeals Tribunal and 9
Others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Appeal - Administrative Appeals Tribunal - Public Service Commission - Provincial Public Service - Public Officer - Severability of Order | Administrative Appeal Tribunal Act, No. 04 of 2002 Constitution 1978 | Download |
| 2026-06-12 | CA/RII/0047/2024 |
R.M.N. Lechchaman Chettiar of
Keelapungudi, & Appearing by his Power of Attorney Holder
Pathmanaban Chettiar, Vs. L.A. Alice Nona
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Download | ||
| 2026-06-12 | CA/HCC/0071/2024 |
Adhiwarna Bandula Pushpakumara alias
Suddha Mama Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Probability and credibility. • Contradictions. • Identity. • Defence evidence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/HCC/0250/2024 |
Gurusinghe Devage Somasiri alias
Somasiri Mama Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse – Test of Probability | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.22 of 1995, Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.29 of 1998 and Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.16 of 2006. | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/HCC/0041/2025 |
Thenne Kumbure Gedara Abeysinghe Banda Vs. The Director General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Test of credibility, Test of probability, Material contradictions | Section 16(b), 19(c) of the Bribery Act No. 02 of 1965 | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/HCC/0247/2025 |
Dahanagedara Ajith Polpitiya. Vs. Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder, Right to private defence, Omissions and contradictions | Sections 89, 294, and 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/HCC/0343/2019 |
Mohammed Anishdeen Mohammed Istikar Vs. Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Heroin – Inward journey - Exclusive possession | Sections 54A (b) and 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended. | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/HCC/0183/2023 |
Amarakoon Arachchige Chandana
Amarasinghe alias Beruwala Chandana Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sentence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/TAX/0005/2021 |
WealthTrust Securities Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of
Inland Revenue
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Supply of Financial Services on Value Addition, Investment on Government Securities | Section 25, 29 of VAT Act | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/TAX/0058/2023 |
Cargills Bank Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Profits from Trade or Business Interest income Banking business | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/WRT/0333/2023 |
Darshana Sampath Rajakaruna and Another Vs.
The Minister of the Highway and Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Quantum of compensation payable to the petitioners for the acquired land. | Article 140 of the Constitution and the Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2026-06-10 | CA/HCC/0191/2023 |
Weligama Liyanage Sudhammika Premadasa Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Probability and improbability. • Defence evidence. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act. | Download |
| 2026-06-10 | CA/WRT/0675/2024 |
Ambawalage Sujeewa Priyadarshani Silva Vs. Debt Conciliation Board and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner made an application to the Debt Conciliation Board to have a debt settled on the basis that the Deed of Transfer on the face of it was only executed to secure a mortgage, which the Board declined after inquiry. The Petitioner invoked the jurisdiction of this Court challenging the same. Held – Since the Petitioner never parted with the possession of the land in suit after signing of the impugned deed, never intended to transfer the beneficial interest, and the huge disparity between the value of the property in suit and the consideration passed, writs issued as prayed for as the Board had erred in facts and in law. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-10 | CA/PHC/0161/2022 |
Hewawasam Gamage Himal Chathuranga
Jayahithagama Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Police Station,
Thelikada
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | All precautions, preventive measures, duty of care, instructions | Section 25(2) read with Section 40 of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-06-10 | CA/PHC/0083/2023 |
Wishwanath Priyadarshana Ekanayake, Vs. Officer-in-charge
Police Station
Dickwella.
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | All precautions, preventive measures, duty of care, instructions | Section 25(2) read with Section 40 of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-06-10 | CA/CPA/0146/2024 |
M.K.A.S.L.K Gunawardene Vs. OIC Police Station, Bemmulla and Other
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Article 154P of the Constitution | Article 154P of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-06-09 | CA/PHC/0200/2018 |
D.G. Prabhath Sanjeewa
Vs.
Ampara Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society Ltd and Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Arbitral award, Section 58 of the Co-operative Societies Law, Determination of liability, Scope of judicial review, Natural justice. | The Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972 | Download |
| 2026-06-09 | CA/WRT/0008/2023 |
Nekath Gedara Tikiri Banda and Another Vs.Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The two Petitioners are the eldest children of one grantee who had nominated another child (the 7th Respondent) under a permit issued in respect of the same land in suit prior to the grant. No nomination was made under the grant. Later, having intended to cancel the original nomination, is said to have effected the cancellation and made a new nomination which had not been communicated to the relevant authorities to accept and register the same. Held – original nomination survives; Application of the Petitioners seeking to quash the decision to accept the 7th Respondent as the successor to the rights of the grantee is dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-08 | CA/WRT/1104/2025 |
S Potencia L.L.C-FZ
Petitioner
Vs.
Lanka Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd and Others
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Hon.Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner is a foreign company who had entered into a contract with the 1st Respondent (Government-owned company) for the purpose of supplying coal to the Norochcholai Power Plant. The main agreement contained an arbitral agreement; however, despite the arbitral agreement, the Petitioner sought to invoke the writ jurisdiction of this Court to quash the cancellation of the contract entered into between the parties. Held – Court does not have jurisdiction when an arbitral clause exists as per Section 5 of the Arbitration Act, No. 11 of 1995; Application dismissed without cost. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-08 | CA/HCC/0403/2017 |
Imiyage Don Vipula Hemantha Kumara alias
Wasantha Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Identification. • Reliability of the witnesses. • Refection of the defence. • Contradictions | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-08 | CA/HCC/0059/2024 |
Mohomad Kamal Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sentence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-05 | CA/PHC/0012/2022 |
Pathma Ranasinghe.
Appellant
Vs.
Commissioner of Cooperative Development/Registrar,
Southern Province and others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Arbitral award, Section 58 of the Co-operative Societies Law, Liability for interest, Recovery under Section 59, Interpretation of defaulter. | The Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972 | Download |
| 2026-06-05 | CA/WRT/0056/2025 |
Samarakoon Mudiyanselage Chaminda Prasad Samarakoon Vs. Ceylon
Petroleum Corporation & 3 Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Writ of Certiorari and Mandamus- Interdiction- Interdiction of an officer of an officer of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation-Criterion laid down by Rule 9 of the disciplinary rules of the CPC-Material to be taken into consideration in determining whether an officer should be transferred and/or sent on compulsory leave with full pay and/or interdicted-Application of Rule 9(b) of the disciplinary rules of the CPC-effect of observations and/or recommendation of the committee appointed by the CPC to investigate into the matter at issue-Preliminary legal objection as to the maintainability of the writ application on the basis the dispute arises out of a contract of employment and therefore, not amenable to writ jurisdiction-Rule 2 of the Disciplinary Rules the observance of fair procedure as well as for the observance of Natural Justice. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140-Disciplinary Rules 2, 9(a) and 9(b) formulated by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation by virtue of powers vested in it by section 6(0) of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Act No.28. of 1961 (as amended). | Download |
| 2026-06-04 | CA/TAX/0007/2009 |
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Nations Trust Bank PLC
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Time-bar, Preliminary objection | Inland Revenue Act No. 38 of 2000 | Download |
| 2026-06-04 | CA/TAX/0031/2022 |
LOLC Finance PLC Vs. The Commissioner General of
Inland Revenue
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Tax Exemption for Financial Service | Section 25(A), 25(F) and 25(H) of VAT Act | Download |
| 2026-06-04 | CA/HCC/0390/2018 |
Wennappuli Arachchilage Nilendra Geethapriya alias Geetha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Heroin, Exclusive possession, Burden of proof under Section 106 of the Evidence Ordinance | Section 54A (b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended) - Section 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended) - Section 106 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-06-04 | CA/HCC/0231/2023 |
Dinuka Gangabada Arachchi Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder, Inconsistencies, Adverse presumption under Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Section 296 of the Penal Code - Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-06-03 | CA/WRT/0741/2023 |
Jayawardhana Rathnayake Arachige Gamini Darmashri Vs. The Divisional Secretary of Valachchenai and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner is a lawful lessee under a lease entered into between the Petitioner and the General Manager of Railways. The 2nd Respondent (the Additional Divisional Secretary of Valachchenai), purporting to be acting under the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act and having sent a quit notice on the basis that the land belongs to the State, instituted an action in the Magistrate’s Court against the Petitioner to eject him from the land in suit. Held – the 2nd Respondent cannot send quit notices because he is not the competent authority as far as Railway Lands are concerned; writ lies to quash the quit notices as well as the Magistrate Court proceedings since the Petitioner is a lessee under the Railway Department. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-03 | CA/HCC/0072-0077/2025 |
Attorney General Vs. Pitchchei Varuna Sampath and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Consistency, Disparity, Common object | Section 140, 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-03 | CA/HCC/0129-0130/2022 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Alfred Sujeewan and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence, Plea of private defence, Necessary, Exceeding | Section 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-06-02 | CA/WRT/0675/2025 |
Dodampahalage Primal Gerard Fernando Vs. The Employee\'s Trust Fund Board and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner was attached to the 1st Respondent company as the general manager; the 4th to 10th Respondents, who are said to be leaders of a certain trade union, led a mob, and barged into the Petitioner’s office chamber and demanded his resignation by threatening by death, subject to wrongful restraint and unlawful confinement. The Police had taken actions based on a complaint, but the 1st to 3rd Respondents never took any disciplinary actions against the 4th to 10th Respondents; therefore, the Petitioner sought the intervention of this Court. Held – Writ of Mandamus issued compelling the 1st to 3rd Respondents to take the necessary disciplinary actions against the 4th to 10th Respondents. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-02 | CA/WRT/0087/2024 |
Don Duminda Roshan Mayadunna Vs. Chief Inspector of Police of Kollupitiya and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner claimed that he came into possess an immovable property under a sale agreement pending the final transfer deeds; however, the 6th Respondent challenged that position because the vendor to the sales agreement did not have title to the land in suit. When the 6th Respondent lost possession, he made a complaint to the police and filed a private plaint in the Magistrate’s Court under Section 66 of the Primary Court Procedure Act; both proceedings were challenged by the Petitioner. Held – Application dismissed because the Petitioner could have invoked alternative remedies and the Magistrate’s Court acted within the law in both proceedings. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-02 | CA/WRT/0679/2024 |
Dr. Rathnamali Sovis Vs. Members of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner’s husband was the former Senior DSG who assisted and advised the Anti-Corruption Committee set up by the Yahapalana Government between 2015 to 2019. The President of the successive Government of 2020 appointed a Commission of Inquiry in terms of Act No. 17 of 1948 to inquire into allegations of political victimisation during the Yahapalana regime; on a complaint made by a person who had been indicted before the High Court on the findings of the Anti-Corruption Committee where the Petitioner’s husband had acted as the advisor on the secondment and later was the prosecutor before the High Court, the Commission inquired into the allegations and made certain recommendations without his participation. Held – the Mandate did not permit the Commissioners to look into the said matter, and they had flouted the rules of natural justice; Petitioner’s husband had acted according to law and within the parameters as a lawyer attached to the Attorney General’s Department; writs issued. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-01 | CA/WRT/0123/2024 |
Free Trade Zones & General Services Employees Union and
Another Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioners challenge the publication of the collective agreement entered into between the employer and the representatives of its employees, under the supervision of the 1st to 3 rd Respondents, on the basis that they have interest in the matter and the said agreement is not beneficial to the employees since it is against the Regulations made under the Wages Board Ordinance. Held – Application dismissed with cost since the agreement is consistent with the law. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-01 | CA/HCC/0141/2024 |
Saranasinghe Matara Arachchi Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Probability and improbability. • Sentence. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-05-29 | CA/HCC/0149/2025 |
Kadiravel Mookaiya Puwanendraraja Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Cumulative provocation | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-29 | CA/HCC/0051/2025 |
Kasturi Pitipanage Hashan Lakmal Karunarathne. Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Possession and trafficking of heroin, Contradictions, Improbabilities, Chain of custody, Evaluation of the dock statement | Sections 54A (b) and 54A(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/WRT/0501/2023 |
Pastor Krishnamurthi Prabhakaran Vs. Wattala-Mabole Urban Council
and 5 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Is the decision to increase rent bad in law, the Petitioner’s rights are accrued on a contract, failure to comply and complain, suppression and misrepresentation of material facts | Urban Councils Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/WRT/0658/2023 |
N.P.C. Ekanayake Vs. Ceylon Fertilizer Company Ltd,
and 9 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Laches, failure to exhaust statutory remedies available, fair hearing, no reasons given for termination, purpose of placing an employee on a period of probation | Companies Act, Industrial Disputes Act, Public Companies Act | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/WRT/0246/2021 |
Koralage Dona Rasika Priyadarshanie Vs. Urban Development Authority,
and 34 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Was access to the by-pass road restricted, Can the building application be refused according to the project zoning plan | National Thoroughfares Act, Urban Development Authority Law | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/WRT/0054/2026 |
KST Evergreen (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Hon. K.D.Lal Kantha and Others.
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Application for Writs under Article 140 of the Constitution – Preliminary legal objections with regard to the validity of the statement of objection and supporting affidavit – Legal effect of Rule 3(7) read with Rule 3(4)(b)(i) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 –Interpretation of the phrase “shall be” occurred in the Rule3(7) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 read with Rule 3(4)(b)(i) thereof –Whether under the circumstances Court has discretion to permit amended statement of objection – What does the phrase “shall be” denote?-Is it mandatory or not?-Requirement that each respondent file statement of objections supported by affidavit – Whether non-compliance with mandatory procedural rules is fatal or curable – Applicability of section 9 of the Oaths and Affirmation Ordinance– Sections 181 and 183A of the Civil Procedure Code – Requirement that the declarant must affirm matters of fact from the deponent’s personal knowledge – Hearsay evidence in affidavits | Constitution - Article 140, Civil Procedure Code- Sections 180 and 183A, and Rule 3(7) read with Rule 3(4)(b)(i) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990. | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/HCC/0232-0236/2020 |
Koralage Darshana Priyankara alias Aju alias Raju and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Unlawful assembly-Common intention- Inconsistencies- Identification of the Appellants-Circumstantial evidence | Sections 32, 140,146 and 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/HCC/0142/2023 |
Nadaraja Raveendran Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Discrepancy, Beyond reasonable doubt, Demeanour, and Deportment | Section 54 (a) (d) and Section 54 (a) (b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, No. 13 of 1984, as amended. | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/HCC/0114/2020 |
Marasinghe Arachchilage Chaminda Nishantha alias
Marasinghe Arachchilage Chaminda Nisantha Marasinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse – Sentencing Policy – Mitigating Circumstances | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.22 of 1995, Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.29 of 1998 and Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.16 of 2006. | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/HCC/0266/2017 |
Chandana Sri Lal Gurusinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder – Dying Declaration – Marking Contradictions in trial | Section 296 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka - Section 32(1) of the Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/WRT/0529/2025 |
Geethanjali Rupika Ranawaka Vs Hon. (Dr) Harini Amarasuriya, Minister of Education,
Higher Education and Vocational Education and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Investigation report, financial regulation, procurement, financial oversight, first investigation, decision to issue charge sheet is manifestly oppressive, due diligence, deprivation of retirement benefits, unreasonable, Wednesbury, Writs of Certiorari, Prohibition and Mandamus | Article 140 of the Constitution • Chapter XLVIII of the Establishment Code | Download |
| 2026-05-26 | CA/PHC/0093/2024 |
Dassanayaka Mudiyanselage Janaka Sarath Bandara Dassanayaka. Vs. Henagama Liyanage Shani Champika
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Power of Attorney, locus standi, Continuation of original proceedings, Scope of Power of Attorney, Revisionary jurisdiction. | The Maintenance Act, No. 37 of 1999 | Download |
| 2026-05-26 | CA/HCC/0210/2023 |
Hon. Attorney General, Vs. Rev. Uduwila Sujatha,
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Corroboration, Alibi, Child witness, Photographic memory, Inconsistency | Section 365 B (2) (b) of the Penal Code as amended | Download |
| 2026-05-26 | CA/WRT/1081/2025 CA/WRT/1115/2025 CA/WRT/1126/2025 CA/WRT/1144/2025 |
K. Malmi Bashini Wijekoon, Attorney holder of D.
A. Ravi Indika Dasanayaka and Others
Vs.
Respondent: Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Hon. President cum
Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and Others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Futility, necessary relief, stay order, balance of convenience, cross border letters of credit, signed draft non gazetted regulation, abuse of statutory powers, nullity | Article 140 of the Constitution • Article 148 and 149 of the Constitution • Article 76(3) of the Constitution • Section 20 of the Imports and Exports (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969 • Section 66 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-05-25 | CA/HCC/0130/2024 |
Henagoda Withanachchi Dunith Janaka Vs. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Abetment, Intentional aid, Ingredients to the offence | Section 364 (1) read with Section 102, Section 100 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-05-25 | CA/PHC/0117/2022 |
Officer-In-Charge,
Police station,
Balangoda. Vs. Mohommdu Irufan Infar
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Confiscation, transporting animals, All precautions, Without the knowledge | Section 3(A) Animals Act No. 29 of 1958 | Download |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/PHC/0064/2014 |
M.M.U. Mufaris Kariyappar Vs. Assistant Commissioner Department of Agrarian Developmentand Four Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Order of eviction made by a Magistrate under s 8(2) of Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000-Can a person question before a Magistrate Court as to the legality or proprietary of the order that may be made by the Commissioner General of Agrarian Development under section 7(7) of the Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 directing him to vacate such extent of paddy land on or before the date specified therein in an action instituted in the Magistrate Court by the Commissioner General of Agrarian Development by presenting to it a written report under section 8(1) of the Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000-issuance of an order of eviction by a Magistrate under section 8(2) of the Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000-a ministerial act. | Article 138 of the Constitution to be read with 154P(3)(b) thereof-Sections 7(7), 7(7)(b)(ii) 8(1) and 8(2) of the Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000. | Download |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/PHC/0163/2018 |
Kankanam Vitharanage David and Others Vs.
Kankanam Gamage Somasiri and Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 66 of the PCP Act, Disturbance to possession, Breach of peace, Identity and extent of the land, Misconstruction of pleadings. | The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/HCC/0193/2020 |
Rajapathirage Ajith Rohan Perera Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Circumstantial Evidence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/WRT/0120/2021 |
Dr. Jayapalan Jeyaruban Vs. University Grants Commission and 33
Others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa J. | Promotion, antedating of appointment, Lecturer (Probationary), Senior Lecturer, Grade II-Eastern University of Sri Lanka, University Grants Commission, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), Board Certification, Overpayment of salary, Unjust enrichment, Financial Regulations, Scheme of recruitment | Constitution 1978 (as amended) Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/WRT/0017/2026 |
Rajaji Raviraj Vs . Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya,
Minister of Education, and Other
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | The petitioner resigned from his post 3 years before the application. The petitioner sought to treat the period of his absence from service as no-pay leave and to be reinstated. | Article 140 of the Constitution, | Download |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/HCC/0136/2025 |
Seethawaka Soratha Thero Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Credibility of witness testimony, Material Discrepancies | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.22 of 1995, Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.29 of 1998 and Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.16 of 2006.). | Download |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/WRT/0253/2024 |
Indo-East Engineering and
Construction (Lanka) (Private)
Limited, Vs. H.K.K.A. Jayasundera and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | what is prior consent ? awarding compensation if reinstatement is not possible | Download | |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/PHC/0178/2022 |
Office-In-Charge,
Police station,
Thelikada. Vs. Gamage Sampath Niranjan
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Confiscation, All precautions | Section 40 of the Forest Ordinance by Act No. 65 of 2009 | Download |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/CPA/0102/2025 |
R.A.A.P.Jayasinghe and K.M.Weerasinghe Vs. Assistant Commissioner of Cooperative Development and Six Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Having failed to exercise the right of appeal to the Supreme Court 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, 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 and 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. | Download |
| 2026-05-21 | CA/WRT/0474/2024 |
W.S.P. Wijewardena Vs.Urban Development Authority and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner challenged the direction contained in the notification sent by the UDA for the service charges of a conversion of a residential property to a business premises. According to the UDA, the said charges were imposed based on the Regulations promulgated according to the relevant Acts and depending on the square foot area of the premises in suit. Therefore, without challenging the said regulations, the Petitioner cannot challenge the said direction of the notification. Held – the Petitioner is liable to pay the said charges if his application is for the said conversion which the UDA officials found the entire premises to have been converted into a business premises despite the Petitioner’s claim that only a part of the premises is to be converted into a business premises. Application dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-05-21 | CA/TAX/0017/2023 |
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Ceylon Catch
(Pvt) Ltd
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Tax exemption Undertaking for fishing | Inland Revenue Act No.10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-05-21 | CA/TAX/0045/2022, CA/TAX/0048/2022, CA/TAX/0035/2024 |
Alpex Marine (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Tax exemption, Undertaking for fishing | Inland Revenue Act No.10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-05-21 | CA/HCC/0136/2024 |
Dikwella Vidanalage Balasuriya Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Internal consistency of evidence | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.22 of 1995, Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.29 of 1998 and Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.16 of 2006.). | Download |
| 2026-05-21 | CA/RII/0098/2024 |
Jayasooriya Arachchige Rasika Roshan and another
Vs. Daundage Nandanee Kulawardane and Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Restitutio-In-Integrum jurisdiction | Article 138 of the Constitution, section 5C of the High Court of the Provinces Special Provinces Act No. 19 of 1990, as amended by Act No. 54 of 2006. | Download |
| 2026-05-21 | CA/HCC/0145-0146/2023 |
Hapugoda Deshapriya and Others Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder, section 296 of the Penal Code, Minor discrepancies in evidence on trivial matters, belatedness of the statement, identification of known people | Section 296 of the Penal Code - Section 317 of the Penal Code - Section 311 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-21 | CA/HCC/0205/2025 |
Anton Norbet Laktansiv Kurera Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Evaluation of the evidence of a child witness, insignificant infirmities in the evidence | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code as amended by Acts No. 22 of 1996, 29 of 1998 and 16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-05-20 | CA/HCC/0302/2024 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Karupaiah Balaraja alias Michel alias
Kurupaiah Balaraj and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Unlawful assembly, Common murderous intention, Unknown to the prosecution | Section 140 of the Penal Code and Section 297 read with Section 146 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-20 | CA/HCC/0134/2018 |
Krishnapillai Subramaniam alias Mani Vs. Krishnapillai Subramaniam alias Mani
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Section 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code | Circumstantial evidence, Beyond a reasonable doubt | Download |
| 2026-05-19 | CA/HCC/0345-0346/2019 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka. Vs. Mohamed Osahir Mohamed Gaddafi
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | IMPROBABLE, beyond reasonable doubt | Section 54A (b) and (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 13 of 1984 as amended. | Download |
| 2026-05-19 | CA/HCC/0345-0346/2019 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka. Vs. Mohommed Osahir Mohammed Gadafi
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence, Plea of alibi, Facts are not disputed | Section 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-19 | CA/HCC/0200-0203/2025 |
Hon. Attorney General, Vs. Vadivel Thirudchelvan alias Kali and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence, Plea of alibi, Facts are not disputed | Section 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-19 | CA/WRT/0131/2026 |
Cheka Kovida Chatudasi Mendis, Vs. University Grants Commission & Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Right to consideration, Special intake scheme | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-05-19 | CA/RII/0028/2024 |
Uduwage Dona Dayani Wickramalatha Vs.
Nilmini Abeyrathne and Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | A restitution is granted only if no other remedy is available to the party aggrieved. | Article 138of the Constitution, section 5C of the High Court of the Provinces Special Provinces Act No. 19 of 1990, as amended by Act No. 54 of 2006. | Download |
| 2026-05-19 | CA/HCC/0331/2019 |
Nanneththi Harsha Nalin Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Material witness, Evaluation of dock statement, Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2026-05-18 | CA/PHC/0039/2022 |
M. J. Shantha Kumara Silva Vs. R. Nilanthi Dilrukshi De Zoysa and One another
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Revision Application filed in the Court of Appeal against the order of the Provincial High Court in the exercise of revisionary jurisdiction under Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution- Concurrent or parallel jurisdiction of the Provincial High Court and the Court of Appeal in exercising revisionary jurisdiction-Will revision lie to the Court of Appeal from an order of the Provincial High Court established under Article 154P(1) of the Constitution in the exercise of the revisionary jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution. | Constitution - Article 138, 154P(1), 154P(3)(b),154P(6)-Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution-sections 5, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990. | Download |
| 2026-05-18 | CA/CPA/0069/2025 |
Himal Sanjeewa Weerasuriya Vs. Ranjith Amarasiri Gunathilake and One another
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Revision Application filed in the Court of Appeal against the order of the Provincial High Court in the exercise of revisionary jurisdiction under Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution- Concurrent or parallel jurisdiction of the Provincial High Court and the Court of Appeal in exercising revisionary jurisdiction-Will revision lie to the Court of Appeal from an order of the Provincial High Court established under Article 154P(1) of the Constitution in the exercise of the revisionary jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution. | Constitution - Article 138, 154P(1), 154P(3)(b),154P(6)-Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution-sections 5, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990. | Download |
| 2026-05-18 | CA/HCC/0173/2023 |
Gunasinghage Gamini Jayasinghe Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J | Credibility of the witness. • Corroboration. • Ingredients of the offence. | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-15 | CA/HCC/0204/2024 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Jayaratne Sumanaratne alias Kapila and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Section 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code. | Admissible evidence, Dying declaration, Circumstantial evidence | Download |
| 2026-05-15 | CA/HCC/0192/2023 |
Kariyawasam Katuwana Vithanalage Ajantha
Kariyawasam Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Common Intention • Analysis of the prosecution witnesses | Under Firearms Ordinance and the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-15 | CA/WRT/0211/2022 |
Awushadayage Ashoka Ariyarathne Vs. Rtd. Major General Kamal
Gunaratne and others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Summary Trial – Court Martial – Inquiry-Charge Sheet – Natural Justice – Fair Trial – Summary Trial – Court Martial – Inquiry-Charge Sheet – Natural Justice – Fair Trial – Dismissal without disgrace | Navy Act, No. 34 of 1950 (as amended) Sri Lanka Navy Order 0501 | Download |
| 2026-05-15 | CA/WRT/0401/2022 |
Telge Nadheeka Kaumudhi Peiris Vs. Justice Anil Gooneratne and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra, J. | Writ against the Administrative Tribunal Decision, payment and entitlement of back wages after acquittal of criminal charge. | Article 140 of the Constitution, Article 61A of the Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-05-15 | CA/WRT/0447/2022 |
Maddumapatabadige Gayani Vs.
Urban Development Authority,
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download | |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/HCC/0197/2025 |
Alahakoon Arachchilage Sirisena alias Alahakoon Arachchilage Don Sirisena Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Section 296 of the Penal Code, exceptions under Section 294 of the Penal Code – grave and sudden provocation | Section 296 of the Penal Code - Section 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/HCC/0069/2023 |
Nelson Sudrikku Jayawikrama alias Lokka Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Section 364 of the Penal Code, sentencing policy, and mitigating and aggravating factors | Section 364(1) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/HCC/0081/2025 |
Chitravel Lineshkaran alias Vijithan Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Section 364 of the Penal Code, sentencing policy, mitigating and aggravating factors, and first-time offender | Section 354 of the Penal Code - Section 364(2) of the Penal Code - Section 364(2) (e) of the Penal Code as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 - Section 197A (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/HCC/0169/2025 |
Yapana Durage Indika Pushpakumara Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Test of probability, Credibility of the evidence, Medical evidence does not support the prosecution’s version | Section 364(1) and Section 357 of the Penal Code as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 - Section 283 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/HCC/0243/2024 |
Anju Ishan Welgamage alias Anju Isara Welgamage Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Statutory rape, aggravating and mitigating factors | Section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/HCC/0243-0244/2018 |
Democratic Social Republic of Sri Lanka. Vs. Balasingham Naguleswarn and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence, Facts are not disputed, Credibility | Section 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/TAX/0042/2023 |
Walkers Tours Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of
Inland Revenue
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Tax Exemption, Assessment, Notice of Assessment | Section 13 (ddd), 135, 163 and 164 of IRA | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/TAX/0029/2023 |
Walkers Tours Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Tax Exemption, Assessment, Notice of Assessment | Section 13 (ddd), 135, 163 and 164 of IRA | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/TAX/0009/2023 |
Ceylon Oxygen Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of
Inland Revenue
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Assessment, Notice of Assessment, Qualifying Payments | Section 164, 165, 32 of IRA | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/HCC/0047/2025 |
Rajapaksha Mudiyanselage Nevil Wasantha alias Ajith Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sufficiency of injuries to cause of death in the ordinary cause of nature. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/TAX/0004/2023, CA/TAX/0005/2023 |
Hayleys Advantis Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Time bar and dividends under Section 3(a), 3(e) and 63 of the Inland Revenue Act No 10 of 2006. | Time bar and dividends under Section 3(a), 3(e) and 63 of the Inland Revenue Act No 10 of 2006. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-05-13 | CA/HCC/0044/2023 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka. Vs. Justin Michael Santhiyagu
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Discrepancy, deportment, Demeanour, Alibi | Section 54(a) (d) and Section 54(a) (b) of the Poisons, Opium Dangerous Drug Ordinance, No. 13 of 1984, as amended | Download |
| 2026-05-13 | CA/HCC/0200-0201/2016 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. .Callistus Miranda & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Alibi, Active participant | Download | |
| 2026-05-13 | CA/RII/0053/2025 |
Imiya Pathirannahalage Susila Nilmini
Vs. Sriyani Mangalika Weththasinghe and others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-05-12 | CA/HCC/0257/2023 |
Mohommed Ikram Imran Sharif Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Dangerous Drugs, Improbability of the prosecution’s version, Proving the inward journey, and the credibility of the witnesses | Section 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 - Section 54A (c) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/HCC/0237/2025 |
Uragaha Chamil Priyanka alias Suranga, Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Dangerous Drugs, Credibility of witnesses, Unexplained inconsistencies and omissions in the testimonies, Beyond a reasonable doubt | Section 54A (b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/HCC/0059/2025 |
Wanninayake Mudiyanselage Wasantha Appuhamy Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Credibility of the witnesses, Minor error or irregularity in a trial, Section 436 of the Criminal Procedure Act, and Article 138 of the Constitution | Section 364(3) of the Penal Code - Section 436 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act - Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/HCC/0366-0367/2019 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Poobalasingham Jeyakumar alias ‘Ravi” and Selvarasa Kirubakaran alias ‘Sadriraas”
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence, Last seen theory | Section 296 and Section 380 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/HCC/ 0037/2018 |
Sandanam Rajah Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Appeal out of time | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/HCC/0063/2025 |
Hambegamuwe Chandrananda Thero Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Contradictions. • Probability and improbability. • Prosecutorial discretion | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/HCC/0025/2023 |
Uragaha Chamil Priyanka alias Suranga, Vs. Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Possession and trafficking of heroin, Contradictions and omissions, Chain of custody | Section 54A (b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/HCC/0291/2024 |
Paneer Selvam Sanjeewan alias Seeni Vs. Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Grave sexual abuse, Inconsistency between the particulars of the charge and the evidence adduced at the trial, Failure to call a witness, Omissions, Burden of proof, Dock statement | Section 365B (2) (b) of the Penal Code as amended by the Act No. 22 of 1996, 29 of 1998 and 16 of 2006 - Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/PHC/0275/2019 |
M. Haneem M. Rizwan Vs. Welathanthrige Jayalath Botheju and Another.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Rule 2(1)(a) & 3(1) of the Court of Appeal Rules 1988, Appealable period, Section 66 of the PCP Act, Reassessment of facts, Unwarranted revisionary interference. | The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979, The Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts) Rules 1988 | Download |
| 2026-05-11 | CA/WRT/0085/2026, CA/WRT/0093/2026, CA/WRT/0099/2026, CA/WRT/0102/2026, CA/WRT/0107/2026 |
Chanuth Thihansa Pathirage And Others
Vs.
The Incorporated Council of Legal Education
And Others
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N. R. Abeysuriya, PC, J. (P/CA), | Educational and Professional Regulation Legal Education Statutory Intrepretation Writ of Mandamus Administrative Decisions and Judicial Deference Legitimate Expectation and Overriding Interests | Council of Legal Education Ordinance No. 2 of 1900 (as amended by Law No. 6 of 1974 and Act No. 33 of 1993) Judicature Act Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 ICLE Rules Supreme Court Rules | Download |
| 2026-05-08 | CA/RII/0052/2023 |
Nations Trust Bank PLC Vs. Engenuity (Private) Limited and Sri Lanka Institute of Information
Technology (Guarantee) Limited
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Article 138 of the Constitution, Section 6(2) of the Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No. 02 of 1990, Act No. 2 of 1990, amended by Act No. 9 of 1994 | Download | |
| 2026-05-08 | CA/RTI/0001/2024 |
The Open University of Sri Lanka and 23 Others Vs. The Right to Information
Commission and 7 Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Section 34 (2) of the Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016 read with Article 138 of the Constitution, Section 5(1)(l) of the Right to Information Act, No. 12 of 2016 | Download | |
| 2026-05-08 | CA/PHC/0075/2021 |
Shyamini Tennakoon Gunarathne Vs. Alaka Appuhamilage Nandani Alwis and Another
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | When Part VII of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 by itself provides for a remedy for a party aggrieved by an order under Part VII of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Will revision lie unless exceptional circumstances are shown by a Petitioner in instances where the order sought to be revised is not palpably wrong /order sought to be revised does not shock the conscience of the Court/ order sought to be revised does not cause a grave miscarriage of justice? | Articles 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, 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 66(1)(b) of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979. | Download |
| 2026-05-08 | CA/WRT/0217/2024 |
K.D. Ebert & Sons Holdings (Private) Limited Vs The Bank of Ceylon and another
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Call for open tenders, contractual procedure of termination, estoppel, writ shall not lie for the enforcement of contracts, abuse of process, laches, necessary parties, contractual obligation or public duty? | Article 140 of the Constitution • Section 41 of the Bank of Ceylon Ordinance No. 53 of 1938 • Section 9(e) of the Road Development Authority Act No. 73 of 1981 | Download |
| 2026-05-08 | CA/WRT/0217/2024 |
K.D. Ebert & Sons Holdings (Private) Limited Vs The Bank of Ceylon and another
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Hon, Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Call for open tenders, contractual procedure of termination, estoppel, writ shall not lie for the enforcement of contracts, abuse of process, laches, necessary parties, contractual obligation or public duty? | Article 140 of the Constitution • Section 41 of the Bank of Ceylon Ordinance No. 53 of 1938 • Section 9(e) of the Road Development Authority Act No. 73 of 1981 | Download |
| 2026-05-07 | CA/WRT/0327/2022 |
S & K Engineering Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd Vs.
Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Writ of Mandamus and Certiorari | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-05-07 | CA/WRT/0318/2023 |
Wickramasingha Arachchige Mohan Sanathkumara
Saparamadu, Trustee – Somawathie Saparamadu Trust Vs Chandrasiri Kannangara, Chairman – Board of Inquiry
on the Somawathie Saparamadu Trust and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Alleged misappropriation of SST funds, abuse of process, fact finding administrative body, inquiry, interim intervention, balance of convenience | Article 140 of the Constitution • Voluntary Social Service Organizations (Registration and Supervision) Act No. 31 of 1980. | Download |
| 2026-05-07 | CA/WRT/0318/2023 |
Wickramasingha Arachchige Mohan Sanathkumara
Saparamadu, Trustee – Somawathie Saparamadu Trust
Vs. Chandrasiri Kannangara, Chairman – Board of Inquiry
on the Somawathie Saparamadu Trust and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Alleged misappropriation of SST funds, abuse of process, fact finding administrative body, inquiry, interim intervention, balance of convenience | Article 140 of the Constitution • Voluntary Social Service Organizations (Registration and Supervision) Act No. 31 of 1980. | Download |
| 2026-05-06 | CA/WRT/0019/2023 |
Banduwathie Punyadeera Nee Bandu Mamuhewa Vs. The Divisional Secretary of Habaraduwa and Others
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Hon. Dr.D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner sought a divesture of a land acquired by the Government of which she is claiming that she is entitled to a certain share of the title. The divesture is sought in respect of the unutilised land. Application refused on the basis that the Petitioner failed to relate the title to the entirety of the property and there are other claimants to the title as well; in addition to that, the line ministry has not given consent to divest the vested property to the line ministry. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-05-06 | CA/WRT/0678/2024 |
Sashika Madawa Nawarathna Vs. P.R. Dewabandu,
Director,
Department of Education
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Illegality and Procedural Impropriety of the Provincial Education Authority. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 33 of the Western Province Public Service Procedural Rules, Section 6.2 of Chapter V of the Establishments Code, Section 27 of Chapter XLVIII of the Establishments Code. | Download |
| 2026-05-06 | CA/HCC/0188/2025 |
Thempalan Nishantha alias Manju alias
Theppalani Nishantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Kidnapping, Rape, Mandatory sentence imposed by statute, Judicial discretion | Sections 354 & 364(2) (e) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-05-06 | CA/WRT/0124/2018 |
Maturata Plantations Limited and Others Vs. Land Reform Commission and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Quit Notice, Revesting Order, Presumption of Validity, Ultra Vires, Void ab in | Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972 • State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-05-06 | CA/WRT/0125/2018 |
Maturata Plantations Limited Vs. Land Reform Commission and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Laches / Undue Delay, Void Ab Initio, Natural Justice, Presumption of Validity, Divesting/Revesting Order | Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972, Land Reform (Special Provisions) Act No. 39 of 1981, State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-05-06 | CA/HCC/0204/2025 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka. Vs. 01.Aththanayaka Mudiyanselage Ajith
Bandara.
02.Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage
Heenbanda
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Discrepancy, Corroboration | Section 296 read with section 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-05 | CA/WRT/0054/2020 |
Crustasia (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Divisional Secretary
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Serious Disputes of Fact, Applicability of Vindicatory Action. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 12 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act. | Download |
| 2026-05-05 | CA/WRT/0542/2025 |
Ashila Dinesh Wijesundara Ranasinghe Vs. Divisional Secretary
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Lack of Jurisdiction of Administrative Authorities to Question or Adjudicate the Validity of a Marriage Reflected in a Duly Registered Marriage Certificate. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 52 of the Marriage Registration Ordinance. | Download |
| 2026-05-05 | CA/WRT/0307/2008 |
MTV Channel (Private) Limited Vs. Mr. Sarath Jayathilake and Other
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | BOI Agreement, Fiscal Levies, Duty exemptions Import duty, Customs inquiry, Customs Valuation, Ultra vires | Greater Colombo Economic Commission Law No.4 of 1978, Customs Ordinance No 17 of 1869 | Download |
| 2026-05-05 | CA/WRT/0591/2024 |
Vinayagamoorthi Subramaniam and Others Vs Hon. Douglas Devananda and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Bottom trawling, Vagueness of relief, Open-ended prayers, Institutional Incapacity, Writ of Mandamus, Statutory duty, Judicial Review | Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act No. 2 of 1996 | Download |
| 2026-05-05 | CA/PHC/0043/2023 |
Office-In-Charge,
Police station,
Welambada Vs. Walpitagahage Vajira Kumara Gamage
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Confiscation, All precautions | Section 40(1) of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-05-05 | CA/PHC/0124/2022 |
Sunil Nandasara Akuratiya Vs. L.B. Finance PLC and Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Finance leasing arrangement, Section 25 of the Leasing Act, Section 433A of the CCP Act, Lessor’s proprietary superiority. | The Finance Leasing Act, No. 56 of 2000, The Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2026-05-05 | CA/PHC/0148/2020 |
Tylos Tea (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Assistant Labour Commissioner, District Labour Office,
Gampaha. and Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J | Section 38 of the EPF Act, Recovery proceedings, EPF liability, Employee, Revisionary intervention. | The Employees’ Provident Fund Act, No. 15 of 1958 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-05-04 | CA/HCC/0226/2023 |
Padalaangala Ganawasi Thero alias
Manathunga Arachchige Jayantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Witness testimony, Test of probability, Failure to call material witnesses | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.22 of 1995, Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.29 of 1998 and Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.16 of 2006. - Section 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/0315/2023 |
Hengoda Withanachchi Sugathadasa Vs. Mr. S. Alokabandara, The Secretary, Ministry of Public
Administration and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. | Widowers and Orphans pension scheme, Contributor to the scheme?, ‘neutral position’ in the form could be inferred unlike express unwillingness, no legitimate expectation in the absence of unambiguous and unqualified assurance... | Article 140 of the Constitution • Widows and Orphans Pensions Act No. 24 of 1983 • Pensions Circular No. 03/2014 • Extraordinary Gazette No. 1844/71 dated 10.01.2014 | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/0796/2025 |
Thamara Damayanthi Wickramasinghe
Petitioner
Vs.
Chairman of the Debt Conciliation Board and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner challenges the decisions taken by the Debt Conciliation Board at three stages; namely, at the stage of accepting the application by a debtor after 21 years of the impugned deed of transfer, the stage of settling the disputing or issuance of the certificate in terms of Section 29(4), and the decision taken to refuse to revisit the decision already made in terms of Section 51(4) of the Ordinance. Held – the Petitioner is entitled to relief as sought since the Board failed to follow the rules of natural justice, consider the attended circumstances, the passage of time from the date of the transfer till the date of the application, and the refusal to revisit their own decision based on irrelevant material. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/0766/2024 |
R.M.P.A. Janaka Vs. W.P.C. Wickramarathne
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Service Minute of the Sri Lanka Audit Service, Promotion Criteria. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Service Minute of the Sri Lanka Audit Service. | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/0897/2025 |
Colonel D.M.V.V. Dissanayake Vs. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus, Retrospective effect of the Subordinate Legislation, Promotion to the Rank of Colonel and above. | Article 140, and Article 75 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 155(1) of the Army Act. | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/HCC/0091/2025 |
Handun Harsha Prabath De Silva Vs. The Director General,
Commission to Investigate Allegations of
Bribery or Corruption,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Bribery, Right of Appeal | Sections 19(b) and 19(c) of the Bribery Act, Sections 15(a) 16 of the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/TAX/0014/2023 |
Oriental Consultants Company Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Making of Assessment, Notice of Assessment, Time bar | Section 59B and 163 of the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/HCC/0067/2019 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Mohamed Usanar Nazeer
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-04-30 | CA/PHC/0115/2018 |
Jayaweera Mudiyanselage Chandrika
Priyadharshani Vs. Aluthge Kamalawathi Ratnaweera
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-04-30 | CA/HCC/0238/2023 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka Vs. Olokkuwa Patabandige Wijesiri
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-04-30 | CA/HCC/0068/2024 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka Vs. Weerasingha Mudiyanselage Upul
Krishantha Kumara
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-04-30 | CA/HCC/0345/2017 |
Veeraiah Raveendra Jothi Vs. Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Uncertainty regarding the time and the cause of death- Circumstantial evidence-Last seen theory- Inconsistencies and gaps in the prosecution version | Sections 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/0648/2024 |
Etna Trade Link (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Director General of Customs,
and 9 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Breach of the Customs Ordinance, Suppression and misrepresentation of facts, Premature application, Breach of uberrima fides, Attempt to export refuse tea | Tea (Tax and Control of Export) Act No. 16 of 1959, Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/0188/2022 |
Sabharatna Ananda Kulasooriya
Vs.
Dananasooriya Arachilage Prageeth Dananasooriya
and 9 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Material facts in dispute, Was the land acquired after purchase by the Petitioner, Quit notice | State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act, Right to Information Act, Land Settlement Ordinance, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/PHC/0175/2023 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Nandani Subadra Liyadipitiya
and Others Vs. Rathanayake Mudiyanselage Udayananda Liyadipitiya and
Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Exceptional circumstances, Scope of Appellate Review, A likelihood breach of the peace, Section 66 of the PCP Act, Possession. | The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979. | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/WRT/0062/2024, CA/WRT/0063/2024 |
Cosmos Security Services & Investigations (Pvt)
Ltd and another Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and
others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. | No evidence provided to prove decision was ultra vires, purported illegality of Certificate of Tax in Default, specifically designed multi-tiered tax appeal process, hierarchy of appeals, Magistrate Court is vested with the jurisdiction to recover tax but when a suitable application is made the District Court would have such authority. | Article 140 of the Constitution • Section 177 of the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 • Sections 42(6) and 43 of the Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 • Section 8 of the Nation Building Tax Act No. 9 of 2009 • Sections 226 to 297 of the Civil Procedure Code • Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 1380/17 | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/WRT/0746/2025, CA/WRT/0747/2025 |
Algewaththage Kasun Sanjaya
Vs.
Director General of the Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource
Management Department and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner challenged a notice issued under Section 31(4) of the Coast Conservation Act No. 57 of 1981, by the authorised person who was authorised by the competent authority in terms of the law, for the Petitioner to remove the unauthorised structures effected by him before implementing the directions given by the competent authority; such notice is given since expenses could also be recovered by the Petitioner. Held – Application dismissed since notice under Section 31(2) had been issued and the Petitioner had never made an appeal against that to the Secretary to the line ministry, and the competent authority is of the opinion that the unauthorised structures should be removed and had accordingly delegated their authority to a recognised agent by the Act. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/WRT/0276/2018 |
U.P. Jayasingha,
Sub Inspector,
Police Station,
Narahenpita, and 25 Other Petitioners Vs. Priyantha Weerasooriya,
Inspector General of Police (Actg.),
Police Headquarters,
Colombo 01, and 544 Other Respondents
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Powers of the National Police Commission, Constitutional ouster. | Article 140, Article 155C (1), Article 155G, and Article 61A of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/REV/0009/2016 |
Nawalage Gunathissa Cooray Vs.
The Acquiring Officer,
Greater Colombo Flood Control Project
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Hon.R. Gurusinghe, | Market value of the acquired land, under Sections 9(a) and 46(1) of the Act | Revision under Article 138 of the Constitution, and The Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/HCC/0002/2025 |
Somarathne Karunarathne Vs. Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon.Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder, Discrepancies in immaterial facts, Credibility of witness testimonies | Sections 296 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/HCC/0164/2023 |
Rankoth Pedilage Chaminda Gunarathna Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder, Unsoundness of mind, Burden of proof, Balance of probability | Sections 296 and 77 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka - Section 105 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/HCC/0033/2021 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka Vs. Senanayake Mudiyanselage Sanjeewa
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Exclusive possession, Beyond reasonable doubt, Chain of custody | Section 241 (2), (3), and (4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/PHC/0196/2020 |
Rajapaksha Pathira Gamage Jayathissa Vs. Commissioner General of Agrarian Development and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 90(1) of the Agrarian Development Act, Interference with cultivation rights, Section 90 orders — provisional in nature, Intra vires | The Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/PHC/0211/2023 |
Amarakoonge Piyasena Vs. K.D.S. Sajeewana, Divisional Secretary (Competent
Authority), Horana
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Ejectment order, Recovery of Possession, State Land, Section 9 of the State Lands Act, Absence of valid authority. | The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979. | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/PHC/0051/2021 |
Wickarama Arachchilage Leelanath Wickarama Arachchi,
Competent Authority Vs. Dinesa Wahampurage Ariyadasa.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Discrepancy between quit notices, Sections 3(3) and 5 of the State Lands Act, An additional quit notice, No violation of the procedure. | The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979. | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/WRT/0651/2024 |
Jayawardena Mudiyanselage Indika Pathmasiri Jayawardena Vs. Land Commissioner General and Others
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Hon. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The original grantee died and his wife had not succeeded within six months of his death; she had sold her rights to a third party. In the meantime, the 4 th Respondent, the next of kin in the line of succession (the original grantee’s eldest son), was convicted for a triple murder which was later affirmed by the Supreme Court. Therefore, certain functionaries under the Land Development Ordinance, in the belief that he had lost his civil rights, pending the execution of his capital punishment imposed upon him, had decided to accept his younger brother as the next of kin and successor, and accordingly took steps to register his name erroneously. Thereafter, he has transferred his rights to the present Petitioner. The 4th Respondent made an application to succeed. On the advice of the Attorney General, the Commissioner General of Lands directed the 3rd Respondent (Divisional Secretary) to accept the 4th Respondent as the successor; the Petitioner challenged the same. Held – Application dismissed; the Attorney General’s advice is the correct; at certain times, certain functionaries under the Land Development Ordinance, having misread and misinterpreted the legal provisions, had misapplied them. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/WRT/0247/2015 |
Sri Lanka Red Cross Society,
National Headquarters Vs. Commissioner General of Land,
Land Commissioner General’s Department
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus, Nemo Judex in Causa Sua, Failure to name public officers, Procedural Impropriety, the Right to be Heard, and Failure to Give Reasons, Legitimate Expectation, Procedural and Substantive, Role of the Magampura Praja Sanvardana Padanama. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/WRT/0380/2018 |
Sri Lanka State Plantations Corporation Vs. Land Reform Commission
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Unexplained delay, The Acquiescence of the Petitioners, The Advanced Stage of the Acquisition Process. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 38(a) of the Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950, as amended, The Land Reform Law. | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/WRT/0480/2019 |
Don Piyatissa Kumarage Vs. Sunanda Kariyapperuma,
Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Futility of Action. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 15(1) of the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance. | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/WRT/0139/2020 |
Don Piyatissa Kumarage Vs. Sunanda Kariyapperuma,
Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Futility of Action. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 15(1) of the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance. | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/WRT/0810/2024 |
Mohamed Haniffa Mohamed Azreen Vs. Hon. Anura Kumarathilaka,
Minister,
Ministry of Urban Development
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Futility of Action, Attempt to Re-Open a Matter That Has Attained Finality. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The Ceiling on Housing Property Law, No. 1 of 1973, as amended. | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/WRT/0183/2026 |
Hettiarachchige Don Damien Prince
Roach Gunathilake and Others Vs. Bank of Ceylon and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Interim relief halt a public auction, True Copy, can an attorney certify a photocopy as true copy, validity. | Download | |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/PHC/0006/2021 |
Central Environmental Authority Vs. Hayleys Free Zone Ltd
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Instituted, prosecution, Public servant, Institute proceedings | Section 136(1)(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/PHC/0189/2020 |
Samara Arachchige Dona Rupalatha Vs. Sampath Sumedha Pujitha Rathnayake, Director General,
Urban Development Authority
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 28A(3) of the Urban Development Authority Law, Absence of a valid permit, No exceptional circumstances, Fresh evidentiary material — inadmissible in revision. | The Urban Development Authority Law, No. 41 of 1978 | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/PHC/0075/2020 |
Tissa Appuhamylage Ranjanee Malkanthi Siriwardana Vs. Lewwanduwa Liyanage Meril Munasinghe, Former
Chairman, Mathugama Pradeshiya Sabha and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 107(1) of the Pradeshiya Sabha Act, Disputed facts, Ambiguous prayer for relief — writ refused, Thajudeen v. Sri Lanka Tea Board (1981) 2 SLR 471 | The Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of 1987 | Download |
| 2026-04-27 | CA/HCC/0161/2022 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka Vs. Mohommad Badurdeen Mohommad Pirafdeen
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Omission, Contradictions, Corroboration, | Section 324(2)( e) of the Penal Code as amended | Download |
| 2026-04-03 | CA/WRT/0225/2014 |
D.H.A. Swarnalatha de Silva
Vidya Sammani Senadeera
Purnima Prabodanee Senadeera
Vs. Mathara Gunasingha Arachchige Premalatha Samararathna & Others (including Peoples’ Bank, its Directors, Attorney-General, and relevant Ministers)
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Justice Dhammika Ganepola, J. Justice Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ Jurisdiction Writ of Certiorari Writ of Prohibition Land Redemption Finance Act Peoples’ Bank Acquisition of Property Non-disclosure of material facts Judicial Review Administrative Law | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Finance Act No. 11 of 1963 (Section 71 & Section 72) Code of Civil Procedure (related proceedings) | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/WRT/0193/2023 |
S.D.N. Jayalath Vs. Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando, J. | Live dispute, denial of rightful promotions, nature of the dispute, dispute that arose while the contract of employment existed, appointment of arbitrator | Articles 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950 | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/WRT/0020/2023 |
Withanage Kamani Perera Vs. State Mortgage and Investment Bank and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner was an Attorney-at-Law attached to the legal division of the 1st Respondent Bank; was unduly and irrationally denied third extension after completing 57 years of service, which was challenged successfully; according to the judgement, she was reinstated from the date of the judgement. After reinstatement and service of two more years, at retirement she asked for the back- wages and other emoluments, which was denied; challenged the same. Respondents took up the position that there was a break in service; therefore, not entitled to back-wages during which she had not worked until she was reinstated. Held – break of her service was not caused by the Petitioner but by the Respondents; therefore, entitled to the back-wages and other emoluments. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/WRT/0104/2023 |
Nirosha Manjula Arudsothy Vs. Divisional Secretary of Kadawath Sathara – Gangawata and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner claims that his uncle (3rd Respondent) failed to succeed to the rights as a successor of his late grandfather, who had been the original grantee of a parcel of land given under the Land Development Ordinance. However, the Respondents’ stand is that the 3rd Respondent could not have succeeded after the death of the original grantee in 1996 until the death of the spouse of the original grantee (mother of the 3rd Respondent) in terms of Section 48B. The question of succession arose thereafter in 2022, and the 3rd Respondent has duly applied to register his succession which had been nominated by the original grantee under the original permit issued prior to the grant. Held – acceptance of the 3rd Respondent as the successor by the Divisional Secretary on the instructions of the Commissioner General of Land is valid, and therefore, the registration in the Land Registry of the 3rd Respondent as the successor to the original grantee is valid; Application dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/WRT/0320/2024 |
Kohombanghe Buddhika Sampath Kumara Vs. The Principal of Richmond College, Galle and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner being the father of the child sought the admission of his child to Grade One at Richmond College, Galle, on the basis of Chief Occupant (CO) and Religious categories, being a non-Roman Catholic Christian; application was refused on the basis that he could not establish CO category based on a valid deed or any other document. However, Petitioner had been allocated a parcel of land by the Land Reform Commission (LRC), pending its transfer in favour of the Petitioner; to which effect the Petitioner had produced documents issued by the LRC addressed to the Principal, in addition to other supporting documents. Held – The Petitioner has sufficiently proved that he falls within the CO category to gain admission. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/WRT/0319/2024 |
Kalimutthu Ramesh Vs. The Principal of Richmond College, Galle and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner being the father of the child sought the admission of his child to Grade One at Richmond College, Galle, on the basis of Chief Occupant (CO) and Religious categories, being a non-Roman Catholic Christian; application was refused on the basis that he could not establish CO category based on a valid deed or any other document. However, Petitioner had been allocated a parcel of land by the Land Reform Commission (LRC), pending its transfer in favour of the Petitioner; to which effect the Petitioner had produced documents issued by the LRC addressed to the Principal, in addition to other supporting documents. Held – The Petitioner has sufficiently proved that he falls within the CO category to gain admission. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/RII/0060/2025 |
Thammata Arachchilaage Wasantha Kalyani Vs.
1. OIC Gampaha Police Station and 2.Hon.Attorney
General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Objection to the jurisdiction. Restitution is granted only if no other remedy is available to the party aggrieved. Warrant of arrest in lieu of summons. | Article 138 of the Constitution, Criminal Procedure Code Act | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/RII/0061/2025 |
Wallabodage Lal Perera Vs.
1. OIC Gampaha Police Station and
2. Hon.Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Objection to the jurisdiction. Restitution is granted only if no other remedy is available to the party aggrieved. Warrant of arrest in lieu of summons. | Article 138 of the Constitution, Criminal Procedure Code Act | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/WRT/0042/2025 |
Colombo Municipal Council Vs Honourable Additional Magistrate of
Colombo
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Certiorari, Purpose of the Part VII of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979, Orders Given Against Officers Who Are Not Parties to the Action. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Part VII of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979. | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/RTI/0001/2025 |
People’s Bank Vs. Ramakrishna Thenabadu,
Sri Vishnu Maha Dewalaya,
Devinuwara
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra, J. | The details of bank accounts of temples and devales are under public scrutiny under Right to Information Act as Basnayake Nilame serves as the trustee for a Devale, holding responsibility for temple property, Income, and maintenance. | Download | |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/HCC/0087/2021 |
D. Ariyarathne alias Frank Wilfred Ariyarathne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Common intention, Murder, Contradictions, Test of consistency, Improbabilities | Sections 32 and 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/HCC/0065/2024 |
Kahangamage Kasun Warnaka Kahangama Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sufficiency of injuries to cause of death in the ordinary cause of nature | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/HCC/0214/2024 |
Batuwita Arachchilage Tharindu
Dananjaya alias Batuwita Arachchilage
Tharindu Dananjana alias Pethum Ayya Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Delayed Complaint, Immaterial discrepancies | Sections 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka (As amended) | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/WRIT/0753/2024 |
Tennakoon Mudiyanselage Ruwan Bandara Tennakoon Vs. H. A. Asha Hapuarachchi and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Certiorari, Prohibition, Election of office bearers, Ultra Vires, Irrelevant considerations, Duly elected, By-Laws, Regulations | Co-operative Societies Law No 5 of 1972 | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/WRT/0742/2024 |
K.H.M. Munasinghe Vs. Piyasena Ranasinghe,
Chairman and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra, J. | Debt Conciliation Board to do substantial justice in all matters coming before it, Scope of the Inquiry, Rules Evidence to be adopted. Ex Parte Inquiry | Download | |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/CPA/0088/2025 |
Hettigoda Don Lahiru Shanaka Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Revision, Exceptional circumstances, Shock the conscience of this court | Download | |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/HCC/0087/2022 |
Maithri Waduge Gayan Prabath Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Inconsistency, inward journey, Discrepancy in the weight | Section 54(a)(d) and (b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/HCC/0205/2020 |
Sellaiah Nithy Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Statutory Rape, Material contradictions, Improbableness, Alibi | Sections 364 (2) of the Penal Code as amended by the Act No. 22 of 1995 | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/HCC/0225/2024 |
Udukumburage Sumith Rohana Bandara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.P. Kumararatnam, J. | Appropriateness of the Charge, Belated complaint | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/HCC/0081/2023 |
Samaran Kamkanamlage Wasantha Wijenayaka Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder, Testimony of a child witness, Contradictions, Evidence in corroboration | Sections 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-03-30 | CA/HCC/0194/2024 |
Muthuvahandi Nishanka Silva alias
Ariyarathne alias Nishanka Ariyarathne
alias Nishanka Ariyarathne alias
Muthuvahandi Nisanka Ariyarathne De Silva Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder, Dying Declarations, Admissibility | Sections 296 and 32 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka, Section 32(1) of the Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2026-03-30 | CA/HCC/0274/2015 |
Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Thuppitiye Gedara Dayawathie alias Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Thuppitiye Gedara Sandeepa Dayaseeli Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon, B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Dishonesty, Conversion, Trustworthiness | Section 389 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-03-30 | CA/PHC/0029/2021 |
B.R. Nalin Udaya Kumara Vs. The Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Akuressa
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Confiscation, preventive measure, Burden of proof | Section 40 of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-03-30 | CA/PHC/APN/0096/2024 |
Palisena Appuhamilage Don Oshadee Kasun Palisena Vs. Financial Intelligence Unit,
Central Bank of Sri Lanka and Other
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Financial Transaction Reporting Act No. 06 of 2006. | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0055/2023 |
Prabuddha Athukorala Vs. The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando, J. | disclosure of reasons to court is insufficient, breach of the principles of natural justice, claim to back wages, present a demand for the performance of a public duty, prerequisite for mandamus | Articles 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0422/2024 |
K.A.D.J.R.A. Kumara Premarathna Vs. Chairman of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | Two Petitioners who went on surveillance patrol on the directions given by the OIC, arrested a person with 400 grams of cannabis; after causing him to be produced before the Magistrate on a B-report signed by the OIC, later alleged that the two Petitioners having seized and arrested two accused with 10kg of cannabis, had released one with 9kg and 600g of cannabis on accepting a bribe. After inquiry, their services were terminated, with appeals refused by PSC and AAT; the same was challenged, and Court held that they were convicted without any sufficient evidence, and therefore, writs lie. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0423/2024 |
Dandeniya Arachchige Piyasiri Vs. Chairman of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | Two Petitioners who went on surveillance patrol on the directions given by the OIC, arrested a person with 400 grams of cannabis; after causing him to be produced before the Magistrate on a B-report signed by the OIC, later alleged that the two Petitioners having seized and arrested two accused with 10kg of cannabis, had released one with 9kg and 600g of cannabis on accepting a bribe. After inquiry, their services were terminated, with appeals refused by PSC and AAT; the same was challenged, and Court held that they were convicted without any sufficient evidence, and therefore, writs lie. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0412/2022 |
National Water Supply and Drainage Board Vs. S. Wirittamulla,
and 8 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Referral to arbitration, Challenging the arbitral award, Failure to consider the lack of evidence, Letter of Appointment | Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0143/2022 |
Welgamage Don Rohan Athula Gunarathne
and Another
Vs.
Hon. Lasantha Alagiayawanna,
and 8 Other
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Acquisition or requisition, Requisition for temporary use of Cooperative Society, Request for derequisition | Cooperative Societies (Special Provisions) Act, No. 35 of 1970 | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0152/2024 |
Arpatha Gamage Anoma
Vs.
W. Irangani Perera,
and 6 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Failure to give reasons for rejection of review of a decision of the Debt Conciliation Board, Power of review of the Debt Conciliation Board under Section 54 of the Ordinance, Judicial review | Debt Conciliation Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0511/2024 |
Thuppahi Arachchige Ruwan Prasad
and Another
Vs.
Inspector General of Police,
and 10 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Sufficient material before the Magistrate to name the Petitioners as suspects, Suppression of material facts, Alternative remedy | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0623/2023 |
Maththaka Gamage Shriyalatha
and 2 Others
Vs.
Mr. R.R.A.S.K. Rathnayake,
and 5 Others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Nomination of a successor, Cancellation of nominations, Suppression and misrepresentation of material facts, Clean hands, Delay | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/CPA/0084/2019 |
Augustus Arsakone Jesudasan Vs. D.M.S. Disanayake and One another
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Revision Application filed in the Court of Appeal against the order of the Provincial High Court in the exercise of revisionary jurisdiction under Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution- Concurrent or parallel jurisdiction of the Provincial High Court and the Court of Appeal in exercising revisionary jurisdiction-Will revision lie to the Court of Appeal from an order of the Provincial High Court established under Article 154P(1) of the Constitution in the exercise of the revisionary jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution. | Constitution - Article 138, 154P(1), 154P(3)(b),154P(6)-Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution-sections 5, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990. | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/BOR/0001/2020 |
Appu Hennadi Dilhan Nandika Totahewage also known as Dilhan Nandika Totahewa, and 2 Others Vs. Additional Division Sec. Acquiring Officer
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Appeal arising out of an order of a Land Acquisition Board of Review-Assessment of Compensation-What is the Market Value for the Purpose of the Act-What is the test/criteria to be applied in determining the market value for the purposes of the Act-once a test and/or criteria and/or guideline has been laid down by a Statute itself in one determining a particular fact, one is bound to follow and apply the test and/or criteria and/or guideline so laid down by the Statute itself in determining a particular fact as such in instances where the language of the Statute or the provision thereof, is plain, simple and not lead to any ambiguity. | Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950 as amended, Sections 22, 28 (1), 45, 46, 46A, 47 and 48-Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 154(3)(b). | Download |
| 2026-03-26 | CA/HCC/0485/2017 |
Satchidanandan Ananda Sudhar Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Voluntariness and the admissibility of the confession-Voir dire inquiry | Section 16 of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, No. 48 of 1979 - Sections 24, 25 and 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-03-26 | CA/WRT/0224/2020 |
The Anuradhapura Vivekananda Society Limited
Vs.
The Divisional Secretary of Nuwaragam Palatha East Anuradhapura
and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner, a Society running a religious institute and Hindu Temple, was occupying a land within the vicinity of the Sri Maha Bodhi in the sacred city of Anuradhapura. Later, with the dawn of the Buddha Jayanthi era of 1956, the Petitioner was relocated by giving a land, where the Petitioner also ran a school which was vested in the Government under the Assisted Schools and Training Colleges Act. Thereafter, the Petitioner was placed in possession of another land, where it operated a religious institute including a Temple, cultural centre, and restaurant. The excess land was blocked out and given to the 8th to 10th Respondents. Dispute arose between them with regard to the regularisation and legalisation of their possession by the Government on the recommendation of the Provincial Land Commissioner, which the Petitioner objected to. Held - Application dismissed on the basis that the Petitioner has no legal title to claim nor any legitimate expectation to claim any title document since the Petitioner has failed to improve or develop the entire land; the Petitioner is not entitled to benefit out of his own fault. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-24 | CA/PHC/0126/2020 |
Velusamy Premila Vs. Patabedi Wasam Baduge Lasantha Sarath Piyaweera and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Sections 66 & 68 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, A triangular dispute, sub judice, A pending civil suit — not a bar, Likelihood of breach of peace. | The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-03-20 | CA/WRT/0323/2024 |
Premakumara Rajapakse and Others Vs. Maharagama Urban Council and Others
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Hon.Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | An unlawful construction effected by the 8th Respondent was directed to be removed by the Local Authority on the complaints made by the Petitioners. However, the 8th Respondent did not comply; the Petitioners continued to complain even to higher authorities without any success. Finally, sought intervention of this Court, directing the Local Authority to take action against the 8th Respondent wrongdoer. The 8th Respondent took up the position that it is a private dispute and therefore, should go to the District Court to resolve the matter. Held – Local Authority is under a statutory duty entrusted to it; therefore, writ lies. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-19 | CA/WRT/0064/2023 Connected cases: CA/WRT/0065/2023, CA/WRT/0109/2023 |
Maaraweera Dewayalage Chandrapala Vs. C.D. Wickramarathne, Inspector General of Police and
Others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Transfer of OIC, Ouster clause, Public service commission, Delegation of powers of the Deputy Inspector General of Police to the Secretary to Ministry of Public Security, Transfers on the ground of exigencies of service | Articles 140, Article 125, Article 155C, Article 155G (1)(a) and Article 61A of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-19 | CA/WRT/0420/2023 |
Nalaka Indrajith Udugampola Vs. Chairman of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner was involved in two robberies while serving as a police officer. Though he was acquitted from criminal proceedings, he was charge-sheeted by a disciplinary panel appointed by the Senior DIG of the range to which he was attached. Panel of Inquiry found him guilty on the strong evidence against him; findings against him by the Panel of Inquiry was further affirmed by the Public Service Commission and Administrative Appeal Tribunal. However, on sympathetic grounds he was permitted to retire. The Petitioner challenges the vires of the appointment of Panel of Inquiry and its findings. Held – the Petitioner, being a Sub- Inspector, is subject to the disciplinary control of the Senior DIG of the range to which he is attached, therefore, the appointment is intra vires and based on the facts, the final findings of the AAT is justified; thus, Application dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-13 | CA/HCC/0019-0020/2015 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Harischandra alias Bani and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder, Corpus Delicti, Contradictions, Proof beyond reasonable doubt, Test of spontaneity | Sections 32, 102, 113 (b) and 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-03-12 | CA/HCC/0263/2020 (High Court of Balapitiya Case No. HC 2138/2018) |
Peduru Hewa Cyril Kulatunga Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Criminal Appeal, Fair Trial, Burden of Proof, Contradictions and Omissions, Acquitta | Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-03-10 | CA/WRT/0836/2024 |
H.S.P. Mendis (Petitioner) Vs. People’s Bank and others (Respondents).
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Dhammika Ganepola, J. and Adithya Patabendige, J. | Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS), Early Release, Legitimate Expectation, Discretionary Power, Contract of Employment, Writ of Certiorari/Mandamus. | Article 140 of the Constitution; Staff Circular No. 325/2002. | Download |
| 2026-03-09 | CA/HCC/0286/2024 |
Dharmakeerthi Uddika Shrimal Perera Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Criminal Appeal, Narcotics Offences, Possession of Heroin, Drug Trafficking, Chain of Custody, Police Narcotics Bureau Raid, Identification of Accused, Evaluation of Evidence, Dangerous Drugs, Appeal Dismissed | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance Section 54A(b) and Section 54A(d); Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Amendment) Act No. 13 of 1984; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 16 of 1979 (Section 320) | Download |
| 2026-03-06 | CA/WRT/0019/2021 |
Unilever Sri Lanka Limited Vs. Director General of Customs and others
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Excise Duty, HS Code / Classification, Bank Guarantees | Customs Ordinance, Revenue Protection Act No. 19 of 1962, Excise (Special Provisions) Act No. 13 of 1989 | Download |
| 2026-03-06 | CA/HCC/0001/2025 |
Kiribandage Vajira Pradeep Kumara alias Ukkubandage Kiribandage Vajira Pradeep Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Pradeep Hettiarachchi, J. | Criminal Appeal, Rape Allegation, Credibility of Prosecutrix, Contradictions in Evidence, Evaluation of Witness Testimony, Dock Statement, Benefit of Doubt, Burden of Proof, Appeal Allowed, Conviction Set Aside | Penal Code Section 364(2) read with Section 364(2)(e) (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995); Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Section 331(1); Constitution of Sri Lanka Article 138(1) | Download |
| 2026-03-06 | CA/HCC/0015/2022 |
Rajapakshage Lal Ranjan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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P. Kumararatnam, J. and Pradeep Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder, Grave and Sudden Provocation, Exception 1 to Section 294, Transferred Malice, Death Sentence | Section 296 and Section 294 (Exceptions) of the Penal Code; Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-03-06 | CA/HCC/0237/2010 |
Degoda Piyadasa Samarawickrama Vs. Attorney General
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P. Kumararatnam, J. and Pradeep Hettiarachchi, J. | Double Murder, Circumstantial Evidence, Fingerprint Evidence, House Trespass, Maintenance Dispute | Section 296 (Murder) and Section 444 (Trespass) of the Penal Code; Section 45 of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act. | Download |
| 2026-03-05 | CA/HCC/0006/2025 |
Sehu Dawood Sana alias Sana Appa alias SeguDawudu Segu Neina Marikkar Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Criminal Appeal, Grave Sexual Abuse, Minor Victim, Belated Complaint, Credibility of Witness, Sole Testimony of Victim, Sexual Offences, Burden of Proof, Evaluation of Evidence, Appeal Dismissed | Penal Code Section 365B(2)(b); Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995; Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 29 of 1998; Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 16 of 2006; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (Section 331) | Download |
| 2026-03-05 | CA/HCC/0036/2025 |
Kodippili Arachchilage Chandrakantha Dharmakeerthi Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Criminal Appeal, Grave Sexual Abuse, Minor Victim, Child Witness Evidence, Medical Evidence, Identification Evidence, Sexual Offences, Evaluation of Evidence, Conviction Upheld, Appeal Dismissed | Penal Code Section 365B(2)(b); Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995; Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 29 of 1998; Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 16 of 2006; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 16 of 1979 (Section 320) | Download |
| 2026-03-05 | CA/RTI/0003/2024 |
Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Pvt) Ltd Vs. M.J.K. Dissanayake and RTI Commission (Respondent)
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R. Gurusinghe, J. and Dr. Sumudu Premachandra, J. | Right to Information (RTI), Public Authority, Private Broadcaster, Airwaves as Public Property, Media Accountability, Fiduciary Relationship. | Section 43(g), Section 3, and Section 5 of the Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016; Article 14A of the Constitution; Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation Act No. 6 of 1982. | Download |
| 2026-03-05 | CA/WRT/0519/2023 |
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Petitioner) Vs. K.G.K. Senarathne (1st Respondent), Commissioner General of Labour, and others.
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R. Gurusinghe, J. & Dr. S. Premachandra, J. | : Industrial Dispute, Arbitral Award, Disciplinary Inquiry, Intoxication on Duty, Back Wages, Excess of Jurisdiction, Hearsay Evidence. | Industrial Disputes Act Sections 4(1), 17(1), and 20; Article 140 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2026-03-04 | CA/WRT/0579/2024 |
S.N. Group (Private) Limited Vs. B.K. Prabath Chandrasiri (Commissioner General of Labour) and Others
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Dhammika Ganepola, J. and Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Maritime Law, Charterparty, Crew Wages, Wages Board Ordinance, Employer Liability, Delay and Laches. | Section 46(3) of the Wages Board Ordinance; Article 140 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2026-03-03 | CA/WRT/0633/2024 |
Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies Vs. Dilkusha De Silva, Minister of Labour, Commissioner General of Labour, and Others.
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Dhammika Ganepola, J. and Adithya Patabendige, J. | Arbitral Award, Industrial Dispute, Scheme of Recruitment (SOR), Promotion, Personal to Holder, Management Services Circular 30, Writ of Certiorari. | Section 4(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act; Article 140 of the Constitution; Establishment Code (Chapter VII). | Download |
| 2026-03-01 | CA/WRT/0277/2026 |
J.N.C.V. Vimalarathna & Another Vs.
Vice Chancellor,
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
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Hon. N. R. Abeysuriya PC (P/CA) | Ragging, Inordinate delay and laches | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-02-27 | CA/WRT/0083/2022 |
Ambalangoda Gurunnanselage Ganga Kumari Vs. Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka, Director General of Mahaweli Authority, Minister of Lands, and Others
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Mayadunne Corea, J. and Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Land Development Ordinance (LDO), Permit Cancellation, Section 106 Inquiry, Breach of Conditions, Fair Hearing, Legitimate Expectation, Multiple Permits. | Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 140); Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935 (Sections 106, 110). | Download |
| 2026-02-20 | CA/BOR/0001/2023 |
I. S. Thotahewa and others (Petitioner-Appellant-Appellants) Vs. Acquiring Officer/Divisional Secretary, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte (Respondent-Respondent-Respondent).
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D. Thotawatta, J. & K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Land Acquisition, Compensation, Market Value, Marshy Land, Land Acquisition Board of Review (LABR), Willing Seller, Expert Valuation. | Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 (Sections 7, 17, 22, 28, 45, and 46). | Download |
| 2026-02-20 | CA/PHC/0064/2021 (High Court Badulla Case No. HC/REV/37/2017; Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court Case No. 85152) |
Kadirawel Seelawathie (Respondent-Petitioner-Petitioner) Vs. A.S. Anura Sathurusinghe, Conservator General of Forests, and the Attorney General (Applicant-Respondents-Respondents).
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Damith Thotawatte, J. & K.M.S. Dissanayake, J. | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, Eviction, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Exceptional Circumstances, Jurisdictional Defect, Encroachment. | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 (Sections 9, 9(1)); Article 154P and Article 140 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2026-02-19 | CA/WRT/0121/2015 |
Micro Cars Limited (Petitioner) Vs. Director General of Customs and others (Respondents).
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Dhammika Ganepola, J. & Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Customs Ordinance (Section 18(2)), Revenue Protection Order (RPO), Short Levy, Statutory Interpretation, Ambiguity in Taxing Statutes, Legitimate Expectation. | Customs Ordinance (Section 18(2)); Revenue Protection Act No. 19 of 1962; Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 140). | Download |
| 2026-02-16 | CA/HCC/0150/2018 |
Piramanage Samantha Chaminda (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent).
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Amal Ranaraja, J. & R. P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Unlawful Assembly, Robbery, Penal Code Sections 140 and 383, Sentencing, Mitigating Factors, Suspended Sentence, Judicial Delay. | Penal Code Sections 140, 146, 383, and 32; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (Sections 303 and 331); Article 138 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2026-02-16 | CA/HCC/0248/2023 (High Court Matale Case No. HC 112/07) |
Ramaiya Kirishandan (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent).
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B. Sasi Mahendran, J. & Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder, Penal Code Section 296, Organophosphate Poisoning, Cumulative Provocation, Diminished Responsibility, Exception 1 to Section 294. | Penal Code Sections 294 (Exception 1), 296, 32, and 73; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (Section 331); Article 13(8) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-02-13 | CA/HCC/0395/2019 |
Liyanage Shanthapriya Wijesuriya (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (Complainant-Respondent).
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B. Sasi Mahendran, J. & Amal Ranaraja, J. | Bribery Act, Gratification, Police Officer, Sentencing, Mitigating Factors, Suspended Sentence, First-time Offender, Remorse. | Sections 16(b) and 19(c) of the Bribery Act; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act; Article 138 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2026-02-13 | CA/WRT/0146/2024 |
H. M. K. Herath Vs. Justice Anil Goonerathna, Chairman, Administrative Appeal Tribunal (AAT), and Others
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Mayadunne Corea, J. and Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Writ of Mandamus, Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), Sri Lanka Foreign Service (SLFS), Antedating Appointment, Transitional Provisions, Functus Officio, Inadvertent Ambiguity. | Article 140 and Article 59 of the Constitution; Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act No. 4 of 2002; Sri Lanka Foreign Service Minutes (1994, 2001, 2016). | Download |
| 2026-02-03 | CA/PHC/0146/2019 (Kegalle Provincial High Court Case No. 5182/2017; Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council CM/AD/18/1/12) |
Kuruppu Mudiyanselage Dayarathne (Respondent-Petitioner-Appellant) Vs. M.M.M. Musammil (Applicant-Respondent-Respondent), Commissioner of Housing of Sabaragamuwa (2nd Respondent), and the Attorney General (3rd Respondent).
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Damith Thotawatte, J. & K.M.S. Dissanayake, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Rent Act No. 7 of 1972, Commissioner of Housing, Juristic Person, Official Designation, Preliminary Objection, Amenability to Writ Jurisdiction. | Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 (Section 18A); Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 140 and Section 154(P) 4 (B) II). | Download |
| 2026-01-30 | CA/PHC/0029/2019 |
Respondent-Petitioner-Appellant:
Pushpa Lakmali
No. 23/7, Kumbukgahapokuna Road,
Udahamulla, Nugegoda.
Petitioner-Respondent-Respondents:
Urban Development Authority (UDA), Sethsiripaya, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, Battaramulla.
Hon. Attorney General, Attorney General’s Department, Colombo 12.
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K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. (Judgment delivered by) D. Thotawatta, J. (Agreed) | Urban Development Authority Unauthorized Construction Demolition Order Development Permit Revision Jurisdiction Appeal from High Court Section 28A(3) Proceedings Burden of Proof Administrative Law Judicial Review | Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 (as amended) — Section 28A(3) | Download |
| 2026-01-28 | CA/PHC/0193/2019 |
Assistant Commissioner of Labour, Colombo South District Labour Office (Complainant-Respondent-Appellant)
Vs.
Litro Gas Lanka Limited (Respondent-Petitioner-Respondent)
Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent-Appellant)
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Justice Damith Thotawatte, J. Justice K.M.S. Dissanayake, J. | Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Section 38(2) certificate Employer-employee relationship Jurisdictional defect Revisionary jurisdiction Labour law Delayed claims Natural justice Quasi-judicial inquiry Recovery proceedings | Employees’ Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 (Sections 38(2), 38(3)) Constitution of Sri Lanka (Articles 138, 154P(6)) High Courts of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2026-01-26 | CA/HCC/0150/2024 |
Kalugamuwe Uyanwatta Gedra Roshan alias Rosa Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Criminal Appeal, Rape, Sentencing, Reduction of Sentence, Mitigating Factors, Aggravating Factors, Penal Code, Compensation, Rigorous Imprisonment, Sentencing Policy | Penal Code (Section 364(1)); Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (Section 331(3)); Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 139) | Download |
| 2026-01-23 | CA/WRT/0401/2018 |
Parties
Nawaloka Polysacks (Private) Limited and Upali Dharmadasa Vs. Mrs. D. R. Karunaratne (Director, Department of Foreign Exchange, Central Bank of Sri Lanka), Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Nihal Fonseka, Ravi Rathnayake, Anushka Wijesinha, Vish Govindasamy, Rajeev Amarasuriya, Manil Jayasinghe, Nawaloka Construction Company (Private) Limited, and Jayantha Dharmadasa
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Foreign Exchange Act, Section 10, Discretionary Power, Central Bank, Judicial Review, Statutory Interpretation, May vs Shall, Ownership Dispute, Clean Hands | Foreign Exchange Act No. 12 of 2017 (Section 10); Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 140) | Download |
| 2026-01-23 | CA/PHC/0019/2021 |
Mohommadu Yadu Begam Vs. Athugal Pedilage Nalaka Prasanna Hemachandra, Athugal Pedilage Durayalage Hemachandra, and Officer-in-Charge, Police Station Polgahawela
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hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Primary Courts Procedure Act, Section 66, Section 69, Right of Way, Breach of Peace, Revision, Exceptional Circumstances, Evaluation of Evidence, Preventive Jurisdiction, Appeal | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 (Sections 66, 69); Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 154P); High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2026-01-23 | CA/PHC/0115/2017 |
Applicant-Petitioner-Appellant:
Divisional Secretary,
Medadumbara Divisional Secretariat Office,
Medadumbara.
Respondent-Respondent-Respondent:
S. M. R. Samarakoon,
No. 265, Bomure,
Medamahanuwara.
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D. Thotawatta, J. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | State Land Recovery of Possession Ejectment Order State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act Unauthorized Occupation Magistrate Court Jurisdiction Revision Application Land Dispute Administrative Law Appeal from High Court | Article 138 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka Article 154P(6) of the Constitution State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979 (as amended) Land Acquisition Act (Section 42) | Download |
| 2026-01-21 | CA/WRT/0314/2023 |
Jasenthu Hewage Willy Stanley Perera
Madhu Sewana,
Panapitiya Road,
Pothupitiya,
Wadduwa Vs.
Mr. Kapila C.K. Perera — Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Highways
Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha — Secretary, Ministry of Defence
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo — Commander of the Army
Mr. A. Jagath D. Dias — Director General of Pensions
Director Pay and Records, Sri Lanka Army
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. (Court of Appeal) — Judgment delivered Hon. Rohantha Abeysuriya PC, J. (President, Court of Appeal) — Presiding | Writ of Mandamus, Pension Entitlement, Army Volunteer Force, Public Service, Pension, Res Judicata, Administrative Law, Writ Jurisdiction, Full Disclosure Requirement, Government Service Records, Legitimate Expectation | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Public Administration Circular 121, Pensions Circular 3/2015 (1) P.V., Army Act (as amended by Extraordinary Gazette No. 2203/7 of 23.11.2020) | Download |
| 2026-01-20 | CA/WRT/0344/2022 |
Kiriella Pathiranage Jayarathne
19th Mile Post, Raja Mawatha,
Buttala Vs.
Hon. Harin Fernando – Minister of Lands
1A. Hon. K. D. Lalkantha – Minister of Lands
G.D.K. Gamage – Commissioner General of Lands
2A. D.D.K. Wickramarachchi – Acting Commissioner General of Lands
R.M.R.S. Thilakerathne – Divisional Secretary, Buttala
G.W.C.S. Priyabashini – Provincial Commissioner of Lands (Uva Province)
4A. K. I. Anusha – Provincial Commissioner of Lands (Uva Province)
A.H.M.L. Abeyratne – Commissioner General of Agrarian Development
5A. U.B. Rohana Rajapaksha – Commissioner General of Agrarian Development
K.A.D.S. Gunasekera – Senior Superintendent of Surveys, Monaragala
Gonaganara Galapitigalaara Agricultural Organization
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Dr. Sumudu Premachandra, J. (Judgment delivered) R. Gurusinghe, J. (Agreed) | Writ Jurisdiction, Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Judicial Review, State Land, Land Boundary Dispute, Resurvey of Land, Ultra Vires, Administrative Law, Natural Justice, Land Development Ordinance. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Development Ordinance, State Lands Ordinance (principles discussed) | Download |
| 2026-01-19 | CA/PHC/0194/2017 |
Plaintiff-Respondent-Respondent: Site Forest Officer, Department of Wildlife Conservation, Polonnaruwa; Attorney General, Attorney General’s Department, Colombo 12
Defendant-Appellant-Appellant: Usnar Mawuruf, Kiri Kade, Manampitiya
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Justice Damith Thotawatte, J. Justice K.M.S. Dissanayake, J. | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act Section 10(2) – Ejectment Magistrate Court order Provincial High Court Revisionary jurisdiction Appeal barred Jurisdictional error Fundamental illegality Protected lands Flood Plains (Jalagalum Nimna) National Park | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 (Section 10) Constitution of Sri Lanka (Articles 138, 139, 154P(3)) | Download |
| 2026-01-19 | CA/PHC/0194/2017 Polonnaruwa Provincial High Court Appeal No. 13/2016 / Polonnaruwa Magistrate Court Case No. 13317 |
Plaintiff-Respondent: Site Forest Officer, Department of Wildlife Conservation, Polonnaruwa; Defendant-Appellant-Appellant: Usnar Mawuruf, Kiri Kade, Manampitiya; Respondent-Respondent: Attorney General, Attorney General’s Department, Colombo 12
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Damith Thotawatte, J., K.M.S. Dissanayake, J. | Ejectment, State Lands, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Magistrate’s Order, Provincial High Court, Barred Appeal, Section 10(2) | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 – Section 10; Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Articles 138, 139, 154P(3) | Download |
| 2026-01-19 | CA/WRT/0386/2016 |
Asiri Surgical Hospitals PLC
No. 21, Kirimandala Mawatha, Colombo 05 Vs.
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue (and former Commissioners General of Inland Revenue)
Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI)
Attorney General
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Justice Dhammika Ganepola, J. Justice Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari Writ of Mandamus Legitimate Expectation Tax Exemption Board of Investment Agreement Income Tax Assessment Judicial Review Administrative Law Natural Justice Writ Jurisdiction | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979 BOI Law No. 4 of 1978 Agreement between BOI and Petitioner (Clause 10 provisions) | Download |
| 2026-01-14 | CA/WRT/0425/2014 |
The Land Reform Commission Vs. Udula Indrani Dodangoda, Sugathadasa Kariyawasam, Minister of Labour Relations and Manpower, Commissioner of Labour, Registrar of the Industrial Court, and Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Industrial Disputes, Arbitration Award, Labour Law, Promotions, Delay, Laches, Judicial Review, Ultra Vires, Natural Justice, Discretionary Relief | Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 140); Industrial Disputes Act (Sections 4, 20, 33, 43) | Download |
| 2026-01-14 | CA/PHC/0163/2020 |
Laksiri International Freight Forwarders (Private) Ltd Vs. Assistant Commissioner of Labour, Colombo East
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | EPF, Gratuity, Employer-Employee Relationship, Certificate Proceedings, Natural Justice, Labour Law, Statutory Recovery, Revision, Appeal, Burden of Proof | Employees’ Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 (Section 38); Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 (Section 8); Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 154P) | Download |
| 2026-01-14 | CA/WRT/0163/2018 |
Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited (formerly known as Holcim Lanka Limited)
No. 413, R. A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03 Vs.
Hon. W. D. J. Seneviratna – Minister of Labour
1A. Hon. Nimal Siripala De Silva – Minister of Labour
R. P. A. Wimalaweera – Commissioner General of Labour
2A. B. K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi – Commissioner General of Labour
S. Kariyawasam (Arbitrator)
Inter Companies Employees Union
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Justice Dhammika Ganepola, J. Justice Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari Labour Arbitration Award Industrial Dispute Transport Allowance Labour Law Judicial Review Arbitrator’s Award Article 140 Jurisdiction Administrative Law | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-01-13 | CA/PHC/0016/2020 |
Priyantha Amal Sudusinghe Vs. Koswatta Liyange Ariyawnsha, Sarangu Hewage Pathma Kumuduni, Galbokka Hewage Premawathi, Laila Badathuruge Sarath Kumara, Nishantha Indika Sudusinghe, Saman Chaminda Gamage, Galbokka Hewage Padmini, Hemantha Pushpakumara Sudusinghe, and Officer In Charge, Police Station Habaraduwa
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Right of Way, Primary Courts Procedure Act, Breach of Peace, Section 66, Section 69, Preventive Jurisdiction, Servitude, Alternative Access, Revision, Appeal, Partition Action | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 (Sections 66, 69, 75); Constitution of Sri Lanka (Articles 138, 154P) | Download |
| 2026-01-13 | CA/PHC/0182/2020 |
Badhurdeen Mohammed Rasheed (1st Party-Petitioner-Appellant)
Vs.
Herath Mudiyanselage Lalani Piyasena (2nd Party-Respondent-Respondent)
Officer-In-Charge, Police Station Buttala (Plaintiff-Respondent-Respondent)
Hon. Attorney General (Respondent-Respondent)
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Justice Damith Thotawatte, J. Justice K.M.S. Dissanayake, J. | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act Section 66 proceedings Possession of land Revisionary jurisdiction Affidavit validity Commissioner for Oaths disqualification Oaths and Affirmations Ordinance Breach of peace Preventive jurisdiction Evidentiary irregularity | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 (Sections 66, 69) Oaths and Affirmations Ordinance No. 9 of 1895 (Section 12) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (Section 323(6)) High Courts of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 154P) | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/WRT/0621/2025 |
Anjana Udai Galbadahewa and others Vs Bandula HarischandraGovernor of the Southern Province,
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | local branch Elections | Southern Provincial Council’s No. 6 of 2019 | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/WRT/0623/2025 |
Thushara Chandana Widanagama and others Vs Bandula Harischandra Governor of the Southern Province, Office of the Governor, Lower Dickson Road, Galle. and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Cooperative Societies. | Southern Provincial Council’s No. 6 of 2019 | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/HCC/0233/2018 |
KaluaddaraArachchige Raja Ajith Ranjith Vs. The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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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) | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/PHC/0081/2020 |
Abeyweera Mirissa Patabendige Badrajith Harshanath Abeyweera Vs. Attorney General
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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) | Download |
| 2025-09-29 | CA/HCC/0202/2020 |
Sandra Marakkala Sadamali Wickramasinghe Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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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 | Download |
| 2025-09-29 | CA/HCC/0438/2019 |
Kaluthandrige Ruwan Ajith alias Aja Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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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 | Download |
| 2025-09-26 | CA/WRT/0768/2024 |
J2 Investment (Private) Limited and other Vs U. B. Rohana Rajapaksha Commissioner General of Agrarian Development, and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Mortgage | Agrarian Development Act. | Download |
| 2025-09-25 | CA/WRT/0383/2018 |
Dialog Axiata PLC Vs (Ms.) S.P. Charles, Director General of Customs and Others
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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 | Download |
| 2025-09-23 | CA/COC/0007/2022 |
SJ Solar+ Storage PTE Ltd Vs. Vinseth Engineering (Pvt) Ltd & Others
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Violating undertaking given to Court | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-09-22 | CA/HCC/ 0071/2022 |
Robert Ekanayake Vs. The Attorney General
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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 | Download |
| 2025-09-19 | CA/CPA/0103/2024 |
Mohottige Chaminda Lalith Kumara Vs. . Officer in Charge. Police Station, Weeraketiya & Hon. Attorney General
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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 | Download |
| 2025-09-19 | CA/WRT/0500/2023 |
Ginimella Hewage Priyanga Nishantha Kumar Vs. M. A. P. Jayakody, Western Province Co-operative Development Commissioner/Registrar and 12 Others
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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 | Western Province Co-operative Societies Statue No. 03 of 1998. | Download |
| 2025-09-15 | CA/PHC/0140/ 2020 |
Liyana Arachchige Asanka Maduranga Vs. Jayaratna Muhandiramge Lasantha Sanjula
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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 | Download |
| 2025-09-09 | CA/ PHC/ 0148/ 2018 |
Kehelpannala Ralalage Upali Mahinda Kempitiya and Another Vs Korale Gedara Upali Kumara Abeyrathne
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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 Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979. The Administration of Justice Law No.44 of 1973 | Download |
| 2025-09-09 | CA /WRT/208/2019 |
Bibile Kotagama Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited Vs K. M. G. Kapila Bandara (Former) Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat Office, Madagama. and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Alienation of the property. Legitimate expectation | State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-09-09 | CA/WRT/0165/2015 |
Mrs. Nagaratnam Sakunthala Vs Commissioner of Lands (Northern Province) Department of Land Administration, Northern Provincial Council and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | ultra vires. | Land Development Ordinance. | Download |
| 2025-09-02 | CA/ PHC/0048/2016 |
N.D. Vimal Vs Competent Authority, Plantation Management Monitoring Division, Ministry of Plantation Industries and another.
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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 | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/PHC/0030/2020 |
Raj Fernando Vs. Subramaniam Sathasiwam & 1 Other
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Appeal from an Order of the Provincial High Court of the Western Province beholden in Gampaha against the order granting a writ of Mandamus-Unauthorized construction on a private road reservation-Whether it is a Public law remedy or a Private law remedy that would be available- the essential requisites to be satisfied for a writ of Mandamus-Necessary parties in an application for a writ of Mandamus-Laches- When will a Cause of Action accrue in case for demolition of an unauthorized constitution on private road reservation. | Articles 138 and 140 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Sections 755(3) and 758 of the Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/PHC/0125/2019 |
Hapuhennedige Vasana Raveendra Wickramasena and others Vs Sanjaya Prasad Jayamanna and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | revolutionary jurisdiction, shocked the conscience of the court. | Section 182(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 as amended, | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/RII/0086/2024 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Darmasena Bandara, Vs Wanasinghe Mudiyanselage Jayasinghe Bandara,
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Settlements must be in strict compliance with the provisions of section 91 and section 408 of Civil Procedure Code. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/WRT/0293/2021 |
Mohamed Alavi Navaz Caffoor and others Vs The Director Mosque and Muslim Charitable Trusts or Wakfs and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Director, Board, Tribunal, Certificate, approval, reference , jurisdiction, Muslim charitable trust, condition precedent, procedural impropriety, void ab initio, nullity. | Section 9 (E)(2) and (3) Mosque and Muslim Charitable Trust or Wakfs Act No. 51 of 1956, as amended | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/WRT/0422/2023 |
Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Weerasinghe and Others Vs Hon. (Dr.) Susil Premajayantha and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Whether the Pirivena teachers are eligible to sit for the limited Competitive Examination for the Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Principals’ Services, Pirivena teachers, Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service | The Pirivena Education Act, No. 64 of 1979 and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA /HCC /196-197/2019 |
W. A. SudeshRanjithPriyadarshana & W. DharmasiriWijeratne alias Cyril Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Exception 4 to Section 294 of the Penal Code – The Sudden fight exception – Elements that need to be established in order to prove the sudden fight exception | Section 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/0239/2024 |
BattaramullaGamage Don Nandana Padmasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Kidnapping-Grave sexual abuse-Contradictions per se–Credibility of the witness | Section 354 and section 365B(2)(b)of the PenalCode as amended by the Act No. 22 of 1995 andNo. 29 of 1998, and No. 16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/0257/2024 |
Amaratunga Arachchilage Ruwan Sampath Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder-Grave and sudden provocation- Proper sentence-Suspended sentences-First offender | Section297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/WRT/0147/2024 |
The Petroleum Dealers’ Association, Lanka Filling Station, Vs Ceylon Petroleum Corporation.
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Locus Standi, Legitimate Expectation, Contractual Relationship, If facts are in dispute, not an absolute right | Companies Act, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Act (No. 28 of 1961) | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/ 0016/2021 |
Suriya Arachchige Ruwan Dhammika Gunawardena Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Discrepancy in the quantity of Heroin recovered. • Exclusive Possession. • Essential Witness. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/0026/2025 |
Daraniyagalage Chularathne Vs Officer-in-Charge Police Station Matale and other
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Credibility, Discrepancies, Contradiction, Inconsistencies | Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code, as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995, Act No. 29 of 1998, and Act No. 16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/0113/2022 |
Gamlath Disavage Don Thushan Priyankara Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Circumstantial Evidence-Inference of guilt | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/ 0162 ABC/2015 |
Chakkrawarthi Arachchge Don Padmasiri Gunawardena alias Chutiya And others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Fair trial. • Irregular procedure. • Common intention. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/LTA/0006/2022 |
Majid Abdul Cader, and others Vs Mohamed Ibrahim Mohammed Mafaz and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Muslim charitable Trust, Tribunal, Trustee, Settlor, Certainty of subject matter, Beneficial interest, trust property, English law, | Section 9 (E)(1), 32(1), 55 of the Mosque and Muslim Charitable Trust or Wakfs Act No. 51 of 1956, as amended, Section 6 of the Trust Ordinance. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/0064/2018 |
Mahagoda Vithanage Chandrarathne Dharmawardhana Vs. 1. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption & 2. Director General, The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J | Solicitation and gratification of sum of monies as an inducement to obtain a passenger transport permit from the National Transport Commission | Section 20(a) and section 20(b) of the Bribery Act No.11 of 1954 (as amended) - Section 166 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 – Section 18 of the National Transport Commission Act No.37 of 1991 (as amended). | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/WRT/0336/2022 |
K.A.T. Kumara and others Vs. The Monetary Board of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Unauthorised finance business, | The Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011 | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/WRT/0451/2024 |
Sri Lankan Catering Limited Vs Minister of Labour and Labour Relations and three others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Arbitral Award • Collective Agreement • Memorandum of Understanding • Eligible Employee • Profit Bonus vs. Ex gratia Bonus • Wednesbury Unreasonableness • Relevant and Irrelevant Considerations | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka • Section 4(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/WRT/0281/2014 |
Sri Lanka Bottled Water Association and others Vs Consumer Affairs Authority and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Consumer Affairs | Consumer Affairs Authority Act No.9 of 2003 | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/HCC/0077/2023 |
Rathnapalake Hemashiri Subasinghe Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Rape-Pre-conviction detention- Mitigatory facts | Section 333(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 (as amended) Section 364(2) (e) of the Penal Code as amended by the Act No. 22 of 1995 | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/HCC/0188/2024 |
Wijjapathi Muththalage Ariyadasa Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Mitigation, Aggravating features | Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/LTA/0006/2021 |
Mohamed Alavi Navaz Caffoor, and others Vs 1. M.R.M Malik The Director Mosques and Muslim Charitable Trusts or Wakfs and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-08-28 | CA/HCC/0184/2020 |
Udageiyalage Sarath Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Rape – Where the disputed judgment is alleged to be disproportionate and excessive contrary to sentencing policy - Determination of the appropriate punishment to rampant sex offenders. | Rape – Where the disputed judgment is alleged to be disproportionate and excessive contrary to sentencing policy - Determination of the appropriate punishment to rampant sex offenders. | Download |
| 2025-08-27 | CA/WRT/0137/2019 |
U. Prasanna Deepal and twenty-five others Vs Western Province Provincial Passenger Transport Authority, and twenty-six others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Passenger transport permits • powers of the Provincial Council • National Transport Commission • Western Province Passenger Transport Authority • national highways • Gazette Extraordinary No. 1707/18 (2011) • intra-provincial vs. inter-provincial transport | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka • Article 154(G) of the Constitution • Ninth Schedule to the Constitution – Provincial Council List. • Section 8(1), Section 24, and Section 46H of the National Transport Commission Act, No. 37 of 1991 (as amended). • Section 8 of the National Thoroughfares Act, No. 40 of 2008 | Download |
| 2025-08-27 | CA/PHC/0187/2019 |
Kamaradiwela Arachchige Thushari Tharanga Perera Vs Forest Officer, Range Forest Office, Kalawana and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 40(1) of the Forest Ordinance, amended by the Forest (Amendment) Act No. 65 of 2009, “all precautions” necessary under the circumstances, Lack of knowledge, Owner’s ability | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Forest Ordinance No.16 of 1907, amended by the Forest (Amendment) Act No. 65 of 2009 | Download |
| 2025-08-27 | CA/HCC/0174/2024 |
Mohamed Saleem Mohamed Safreen Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Dying declaration, circumstantial evidence, inference of guilt | Section 27 of Recovery | Download |
| 2025-08-27 | CA/PHC/0005/2019 |
Denagama Vitharanage Ajith Pushpakumara Vs Andrahennadige Peter Silva and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 69 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979, Right of way in the nature of a servitude, Existence of alternate access immaterial, Section 41 of the Civil Procedure Code, Ananda Sarath Paranagama v. Dhammadhinna Sarath Paranagama and others CA (PHC) APN 117/2013 Decided on 07.08.2014 | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 Civil Procedure Code No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2025-08-27 | CA/PHC/0054/2021 |
Wellakke Liyanage Rasika Niroshana Liyanage Vs J.J. Rathnaşiri, Secretary, Ministry of State Services and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Public Administration Circular No. 27/88, Quota-based preference upon eligibility, Undue Delay, Sections 23 and 37 of the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act No. 28 of 1996 as amended by Act No. 33 of 2003, He who asserts must prove | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act No. 28 of 1996, as amended by Act No. 33 of 2003 Public Administration Circular No. 27/88 | Download |
| 2025-08-26 | CA/WRT/0437/2020 |
Dr. Lindamulage Tiraj Niroshan Silva Vs Municipal Council of Moratuwa and seven others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | laying of hume pipes • constructions on private lands • access road | • Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Section 97 of the Municipal Councils Ordinance • Section 107 of the Municipal Councils Ordinance • Section 108 of the Municipal Councils Ordinance • Section 302 of the Municipal Councils Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-08-26 | CA/WRT/0074 /2025 |
A.W.K.A. Gunasekera alias Ashley Gunasekera Vs. Divisional Secretary-Colombo & Urban Development Authority
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J | Acquisition of land, Compensation | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2025-08-25 | CA/WRT/0627/2023 |
B.P. Kulathilaka Vs H.S.K.J. Bandara and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Acquisition of land under the Land Acquisition Act, grant, description of the land, material facts in dispute, alternative remedy | The Land Development Ordinance, No. 19 of 1935 (as amended), Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950 (as amended) and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-08-25 | CA/WRT/0058/2025 |
Thiyagaraja Vinayagamurthy Vs Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and eight others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | tender • supply of raw food • business names registration • signature • Appeals Committee Report • error of fact | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Right to Information Act | Download |
| 2025-08-25 | CA/HCC/ 0031/2024 |
Momamed Cassim Hilmy alias Hilmy Chaachchaa Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | The Charge. • The Sentence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-08-07 | CA/WRT/0712/2023 |
Nandana Senarath v. The Chairman, Divisional Development Bank and 4 others.
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Just and equitable remedy – Distinction between appeal and review – Relief not specified | Industrial Disputes Act, No. 43 of 1950 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-08-07 | CA/HCC/0195/2023 |
Kaiduwa Durage Lional Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Irregular procedure. • Essential witness. • Child witness and Corroboration. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-07 | CA/CPA/0106/2024 |
The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Vs Delwakkada Liyanage Chandrapala, And other
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction – Nemo debet bis vexari pro una et eadem causa – autrefois acquit and autrefois convict – Interpretation to the word “tired” found in section 314 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Article 138 of the Constitution – Section 314 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act. | Download |
| 2025-08-07 | CA/HCC/0209/2023 |
Warnakulasuriya Ivan Christy Fernando alias Bappa Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Statutory rape-Improbability-Consistency-Prosecutrix’s credibility- Reasonable doubt-Failure to summon a vital witness | Section 364(2) and section 364(2) (e) of the Penal Code (as amended by the Act No. 22 of 1995 - Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-08-06 | CA/RII/0006/2022 |
Aussee Oats Milling (Private) Limited, Vs Future Consumer Limited (previously known as Future Consumer Enterprises Limited), and others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Download | ||
| 2025-08-06 | CA/WRT/0337/2024 |
Dr. B.A.D. Sujeewa Wimalasena Vs University of Ruhuna and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Resignation while on sabbatical leave, paragraph 4:1 and 4:11 of Chapter V and paragraph 36:9 of Chapter X of the Establishments Code of The University Grants Commission and The Higher Educational Institutions / Institutes, ultra vires. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-08-06 | CA/WRT/0280/2017 |
H G. Karunawathi Vs Peoples Bank and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Mortgage, Board Resolution | People\'s Bank Act No. 29 of 1961 | Download |
| 2025-08-06 | CA/HCC/ 0209/2024 |
Kaleha Hettiarachchige Rumesh Madusanka Hettiarachchi Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sentence | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-06 | CA/HCC/0111/2024 |
Yomi Merrinnage Ratnapala Silva Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Inter se contradictions– Beyond reasonable doubt-Failure to analyse evidence | Section 54A (b) and 54A (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/RII/0059/2023 |
Hewa Fonsekage Prabodhini Jeewika Fonseka, Vs Yon Mereghghe Siemon Hewage Anoma Jayathi Silva, and others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Section 48 Exclusion, Partition Settlement, Importance of adherence to sections 18 and 25 of the Partition Law | Download | |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/WRT/0021/2024 |
Ramanayake Arachchige Don Ravindu Dilhan Ramanayake Vs Danasooriya Arachilage Prageeth Danasooriya, Divisional Secretary, Nuwara-Eliya and six others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Grant under the Land Development Ordinance • Registration of a nomination • Inaction on the part of Divisional Secretariat should not prejudice the intention of the owner/ nominee’s rights | Section 56 of the Land Development Ordinance Act • Section 58 of the Land Development Ordinance Act • Section 60 of the Land Development Ordinance Act | Download |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/WRT/0400/2024 |
Hettiarachchilage Gunarathne Bandara Vs Jayawardena Rupasinghe Mudiyanselage Nayanananda Kumara Amarasinghe and ten others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Debt Conciliation Board • Application to amend the petition • New different cause of action | Debt Conciliation Board Act • Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/WRT/0750/2023 |
D. C. P. Kaluarachchi and other Vs Justice Anil Gooneratne, Chairman, Administrative Appeals Tribunal and others.
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Excise Department examination • Examination irregularity • Administrative Appeals Tribunal • Public Service Commission • Substantive relief already granted by the AAT • Futility • Mala fides • Costs | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/PHC/0064/2018 |
Benthota Multi-Purpose Co-Operative Society Limited Vs Commissioner/ Registrar of Cooperative Development and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Unexplained delay, Discretionary power of the court, Legitimate legal authority, Section 46 of the Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972 | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972 | Download |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/WRT/0505/2023 |
Mallika Wanigasekera & 2 Others Vs. Municipal Council of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia & 2 Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Writ of Certiorari and Mandamus-Can the Court of Appeal issue a writ of mandamus compelling a party of the due compliance of a demolition order made by a Magistrate under section 28A(3) of the Urban Development Authority Law as amended in derogation and/or in abrogation of the jurisdiction and/or powers conferred upon a Magistrate under section 28D thereof-laches on the part of the Petitioner. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140-sections 28A(3) and 28D of the Urban Development Authority Law as amended. ... | Download |
| 2025-08-04 | CA/HCC/0167/2020 |
Madawalamaddumage Don Ruwan Pushpakumara And others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Standard of proof. • Test of Credibility. • Rejection of Defence Evidence. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-04 | CA/HCC/0046/2019 |
Loku Ranasinghe Arachchige Sunil Shantha Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Offence of rape on a minor- Contradictions – Rape is a horrific offence that not only violates an individual’s physical anatomy but also inflicts profound psychological trauma leaving lasting scars on victims, the seriousness of the offence necessitates a robust legal response that serves not only to punish the offender, but also to deter potential future offences – Matters that need to be taken into consideration in determining a sentence – Aggravating circumstances. | Section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code (as amended by Act No.22 of 1995. | Download |
| 2025-08-01 | CA/HCC/0153/2023 |
James Rodney Oliver Pereira Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Grave sexual abuse-Test of probability-Failure to call a witness | Section 114(d) and section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance - Section 109(2) and section 110 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 - Section 365B (1) of the Penal Code (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/HCC/0215/2023 |
Mapatunage Dhammika Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Discrepancy in the quantity of Heroin recovered. • Contradictions | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/HCC/0012/2024 |
Deniye Gedara Sunil Amarawansha, Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave sexual abuse on a minor/ Right to fair trial / Evidence/ Justifications of judicial decisions / Where judicial decisions lack justification, they can appear punitive in nature, leading to questions about the fairness and the transparency of proceedings. | Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code (as amended by Act No.22 of 1995 and Act No.29 of 1998 and Act No.16 of 2006 / Section 263 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/HCC/0454/2017 |
Gnanaiyah Jeyagaran Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Cheating / Cheating at common law was a misdemeanour and punishable with imprisonment and fine / Cheating under the provisions of the Penal Code / The three ways how cheating could occur/ The appellant has engaged in deceptive practices against the prosecution witness and also intended to cause wrongful gain to the business entity involved in importing the consignment of goods / | Section 398 of the Penal Code / Section 5(2) of the Offences Against Public Property Act No.12 of 1982. | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/HCC/0238/2019 |
Pathirannahalage Nimal Weerasinghe Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Sudden Provocation | Exception 01 of 294 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/MCR/0002/2018 |
P.G. Somarathne, Deputy Commissioner of Agrarian Development Vs M.P. Cyril Rajapaksha and Others
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Hon, B. Sasi Mahendran J | Magistrate Court Revision | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/PHC/0211/2018 |
Jewel Arts Limited Vs Assistant Commissioner of Labour
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | Section 6 of the Termination of Employment Workmen (Special Provision) Act, prerequisite of an order of the Commissioner is a precondition to institute proceedings in the Magistrate’s Court – Strict liability encapsuled in Section 7 of the same Act; Burden of proof. | Termination of Employment Workmen (Special Provision) Act, No. 45 of 1971 | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/WRT/0379/2022 |
Vaithilingam Balasuresh and another Vs Minister of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Mandamus /Performance of a Public Duty. | Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act No. 02 of 1996 as amended | Download |
| 2025-07-30 | CA/PHC/APN/0139/2023 |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Sanath Udayakumara Ranasinghe Vs Kankanige Siripala and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Alternative remedy-has invoked the appellate jurisdiction, Section 66(1) (b) of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-06-30 | CA/HCC/415/2017 |
Wijesiri Gunawardenage Nishantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Alleged false implication and discrepancy between the location of the alleged arrest and the site where the appellant was to purported have been to peddle a narcotic substance – Evidence – Inward journey of productions. | - Section 54A(b) and (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No.13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2025-06-30 | CA/WRIT/360/2020 |
Dinamithra Gedara Karunathilake Vs Mr. S. M. C. Gunaratne Divisional Secretary of Minipe, Minipe Divisional Secretariat, Hasalaka. and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-06-30 | CA/WRT/0313/2018 |
Gamini Suranjith De Silva Vs The Sri Lanka Institute Of Architects and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-06-30 | CA/HCC/0309/2019 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Niranjaya Kumara Alias Oliver
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | trafficking, material discrepancies, trustworthy, Credible | Section 54 (a)(b) and 54A(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-06-30 | CA/WRT/0548/2025 |
Sirisena Hettiarachchi Vs Divisional Secretary Niyagama and 2 Others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | Quit Notices • Order for Eviction • Laches • Futility • Disputed facts • Judicial economy | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/HCC/ 0047/2021 |
Opatha Kankanamge Hemantha Vs The Hon.Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | • Beyond reasonable doubt | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 198 | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/PHC/APN/0031/2024 |
The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Vs Kasthuri Arachchige Asoka Weerathilaka,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Investigation into allegations of bribery or corruption – Powers and functions of the Commission to Investigate on Bribery or Corruption. | -Sections 2(8) 3, 4(3), 5, 11, 12(1),12(2), 16(3) 24 of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act No.19 of 1994 -Sections 16(b) and 19(c) of the Bribery Act -Article 156A of the Constitution (as amended by the 19 th Amendment) -Section 163(2)(h) of the Anti-Corruption Act No.9 of 2023 | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/PHC/0063/21 |
Officer-in-Charge Police Station Dikwella Vs. Kokila Samarasingha Kankanamge Gamini Sarath
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | corroboration evidence, irrefutable evidence , Balance of probability | Section 25(2) read with Section 40 of Act No. 65 of 2009 of the Forest Ordinance- | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/WRT/0677/2023 |
S.M. Janaka Nishantha and others Vs National Transport Commission and others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Burden of proof in a Writ Application Facts in dispute | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/WRT/678/2023 |
Mannamarakkalage Ranjeewa Srimaal Cooray and others Vs Road Passenger Transport Authority and others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Burden of proof in a Writ Application Facts in dispute | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/HCC/0154/2023 |
The Hon. Attorney General and other Vs Samuvel Canistes,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Criminal responsibility accrues when a person draws a cheque knowingly that there are no funds, or a cheque is dishonoured by a bank due to such cheque being dishonestly countermanded or there being no obligation on the banker to make payment - Issue as to whether criminal proceedings in respect of a charge referred to in section 25(1) of the Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No.02 of 1990 (as amended) should be instituted in the Magistrates Court and not the High Court? – Whether the Attorney-General has a power to send an indictment to the High Court in respect of a summary offence (an offence triable by the Magistrate)? | Section 25(1)(b) of the Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No.02 of 1990 (as amended) Section 393(7) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 (as amended). | Download |
| 2025-06-26 | CA/HCC/0055/2018 |
Rajendra Dhanendran. Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | - Narcotic substances - Trafficking- Definition of “Trafficking” - The possession of a substantial quantity of a narcotic substance can lead to reasonable inferences about the individual’s intent and activity concerning the substance – it is widely recognised that an addict would ordinarily possess only a minimal quantity for personal consumption, hence the sheer amount of narcotics supports an inference that the appellant possessed the narcotic substance for distribution rather than for personal use. | Section 54A of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-06-26 | CA/RII/0052/2024 |
Amarakoon Mudiyanselage Sunith Nandanie vs Amarakoon Mudiyanselage Wasantha Shamalie
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | fraud | The Partition Law | Download |
| 2025-06-25 | CA/HCC/0134/2024 |
Naththandige Densyl Nilantha Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Probability, spontaneity, | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code, as amended by Acts Nos. 22 of 1995, 28 of 1998, and 16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2025-06-20 | CA/HCC/0262/2023 |
Mahamarakkalage Sashi Saham Pathum Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Attempted murder by stabbing – Alleged false implication – Elements needed to be satisfied in order to constitute the offence of attempted murder – Lack of evidence– Reduction of the offence from one of attempted murder under section 300 of the Penal Code to the offence of voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon, an offence punishable under section 315 of the Penal Code. | Section 300 of the Penal Code. - Section 315 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-06-20 | CA/HCC/0101/2023 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Weerasekara Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Excessive Sentence | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-06-18 | CA/REM/0004/2018 |
KDB Capital Co. K. Ltd Vs Korea Ocean Energy Co., Ltd.
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Action in rem and action in personam | The Admiralty Jurisdiction Act No. 40 of 1983 | Download |
| 2025-06-17 | CA/WRT/0052/2023 |
Greentech consultants (PVT) Limited Vs P.W.G.S.S Perera, Labour Officer, District Labour Office and three others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. | Contract of service or Contract for service, Independent contractor or Employee, Control test, Integration Test, Economic reality test, Multiple test | Download | |
| 2025-06-17 | CA/WRIT/0272/2024 |
Commander M.S.D. Perera, Vs Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters, Sri Lanka Navy. and others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Applicability of section 48 of the Judicature Act to section 42(3) of the Navy Act Is Judge Advocate a Judicial Officer | Download | |
| 2025-06-16 | CA/WRT/0003/2021 |
Keshini Goonetilleke and other Vs Hon. Attorney-General and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Cheating, Indictment, Absence of Mens Rea. | Section 398 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-06-16 | CA/WRT/0591/25 |
Board of Management of the Muslim Ladies Arabic College, Kal- Eliya Managing Society, and others Vs Mr. M. L. M. H. M. Mohaideen Hassan Chairman and 23 Others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Download | ||
| 2025-06-16 | CA/WRT/0160/2024 |
Mr. M. S. M. Rasheed and other Vs Mr. M. S. Ala Ahamed Deputy Director, Muslim Mosque and Charitable Trusts or Wakfs and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Suppression of Material Facts, Facts are in Disputes, Alternative Remedies, Futility, Necessary Parties. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. . | Download |
| 2025-06-16 | CA/WRT/0511/2025 |
Mohammad Ismail Adbul Majeed Secretary and others Vs M. L. M. H. M. Mohideen Hussain Chairman And 52 others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Wakf, Alternative Remedies. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-06-16 | CA/WRT/0590/2023 |
Warnakulasuriya Patabendige Priyan Benildus Fernando Vs Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Cheating, Indictment, Absence of Mens Rea. | Section 398 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-06-13 | CA/HCC/0194/2023 |
Mailappuge Ananda Karunarathna Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave sexual abuse on a minor – Minimum mandatory sentence - Discretion of a Trial Judge to reach a conclusion as regards to a sentence is not inhibited or controlled by a mandatory sentence imposed by a stature, however there should be some adequate reasons to do so – Aggravating circumstances present, public interest demands that a custodial sentence be imposed on the appellant as convictions for grave sexual abuse carries significant implications not just for the victim but for the society as a whole – The legal consequences imposed on individuals convicted of grave sexual abuse are designed to reflect the seriousness of the crime. | - Section 365 B(2)(b) of the Penal code (as amended). | Download |
| 2025-06-13 | CA/HCC/0138/2024 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs Alugaha Gamage Thushara Dhammika
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | 188 and 263, 200, 200/1 of the Criminal Procedure Code | Discharged and acquittal | Download |
| 2025-06-12 | CA/RII/0073/2024 |
Zeon International Private Limited Vs Nawarathna Arachchige Manel Priyangani alias Nawarathna Arachchige Manel Priyangani Nawarathna Edirisingha and other
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-06-12 | CA/RII/0039/2023 |
Wijayalath Pedige Nimal Karunathilaka alias Wijayalathge Nimal Karunathilaka, and others Vs Rankoth Pedige Kalyanawathie and others
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Hon. Dr. S. Premachandra J. | Download | ||
| 2025-06-06 | CA/WRT/0171/2020 |
Kanugala Mudiyanselage Abeywardhana Vs Land Commissioner General and others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | • permit under the Land Development Ordinance • grant under the Land Development Ordinance • life interest qua spouse • nomination by endorsement • nominee successor • de novo permit • lawful successor | 7. Section 63 of the Land Development Ordinance 8. Section 64 of the Land Development Ordinance 9. Section 65 of the Land Development Ordinance 10. Section 87 of the Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-06-05 | CA/RII/0038/2023 |
Muthukuda Arachchilage Don Suranga Dilruk, vs Gamma International (Private Limited and others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Injunction, prima facie case | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-06-04 | CA/HCC/156-159/2020 |
Akurugoda Gamage Upendra and others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Dying Declaration, Corroboration | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-06-04 | CA/WRT/0433/2017 |
S.A.F Russain and Other Vs P.H. Colombage, Commissioner of Housing (Western Province) and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Res Judicata, functus officio, Section 18A of the Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. the Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 amended by the Act No. 55 of 1980 and Act No.26 of 2002 | Download |
| 2025-06-04 | CA/WRT/0219/2019 |
A. D. P. Hemanthi Perera, Vs Land Survey Council, Surveyor General’s Office, and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Facts in Disputes, Land Ordinance, Wrt. | State Land Ordinance No. 08 of 1947. | Download |
| 2025-06-03 | CA/WRT/0201/2025 |
SLIM Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd Vs State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Interim Orders, Prima Facie case, Procedural Irregularity. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. . | Download |
| 2025-06-02 | CA/WKF/0001/2023 |
A. Safeer and others Vs A.G.M. Siyath and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. (President C/A)- Actg. | Changing the Name of the Mosque, Wakf Board has no Right to Change the name of the Mosque Against the Past Practice | Muslim Mosque and Charitable Trusts or Wakfs Act No 51 of 1956 as Amended read with Section 755 of the Civil Procedure. | Download |
| 2025-06-02 | CA/WRT/0312/2021 |
Prof. (Dr). Chelliah Elankumaran Vs The University of Jaffna and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Disciplinary inquiry, chapter XXII of the Establishment Code of the University Grants Commission and Higher Education Institutes, delay. Procedural irregularities. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-06-02 | CA/WRT/0373/2019 |
Prof. (Dr). Chelliah Elankumaran Vs The University of Jaffna and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Disciplinary inquiry, chapters X and XXII of the Establishment Code of the University Grants Commission and Higher Education Institutes, natural justice, futility, estoppel. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-05-30 | CA/WRT/0093/2024 |
Rev. Panwila Sri Soratha Thero and 3 others Vs Minister of Urban Development and Housing and Others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Suppression of material facts | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-05-29 | CA/HCC/0274/2023 |
Jesuthasan Elengeswaran Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon, B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | DNA Report, Circumstantial evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-05-29 | CA/CPA/0014/2024 |
The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Vs. Thotamuna Kankanamage Wasantha Kumara and Another
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | • Bribery • Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption filed indictment against the accused-respondents for soliciting and accepting money as a gratification from a particular individual to perform their official duties. • Preliminary Objection that the Commission has to initiate investigations collectively. • Powers of the Commission • Allegations of bribery or corruption can arise at any moment, necessitating prompt and effective investigation. If the legislature intended for the Commission to conduct investigations collectively, it becomes evident that such requirement would lead to an absurd situation. The need for immediate action in response to allegations cannot be overstated, delays in investigations would not only hinder justice but also undermine public trust in the integrity of the institution. • Revisionary Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal | Article 156A of the Constitution (enacted by the 19th Amendment) - Article 156A(1)(b) of the Constitution (21st Amendment) - Section 11 of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act No.19 of 1994 (CIABOC Act). - Sections 19(b) and 19(c) of the Bribery Act No.11 of 1954 (As amended). - Sections 2(8), 4(3), 5, 16(3) of the CIABOC Act | Download |
| 2025-05-29 | CA/WRT/0201/2013 |
Multiform Chemicals (Pvt) Ltd Vs The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue, Department of Inland Revenue and Others
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Hon. M. C. B. S. Morais J. | Grounds for certiorari, Tax concessions | Value Added Tax Act | Download |
| 2025-05-28 | CA/HCC/0111-0112/2017 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Illukpalla Gamage Karunanayake & Another
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Grave and Sudden Provocation | Section 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-05-27 | CA/WRIT/0337/2022 |
Walpola Kankanamalage Chandrasinghe Monaravila, Vs Piyaseeli Wickramasinghee Mathurata, Chairman of the Debt Conciliation Board, Gampaha. and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Writ does not lie on matters purely of a civil nature. | Debt Conciliation Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-05-27 | CA/RII/0061/2023 |
Nainangala Vidanelage Premasiri Gunawardhane Vs N. V. Jayasena and Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Restitutio-In-Integrum | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-05-23 | CA/WRT/0311/2020 |
Dr. Dilini Herath Samarakoon Vs Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital Board and Others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J.(Acting P/CA) | Professional duty of care, fair hearing, Natural justice, Audi Alteram Partem, Fair disciplinary process | Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital Board Act, No. 54 of 1983. | Download |
| 2025-05-23 | CA/WRT/0432/2024 |
Abdul Majeedu Amsudeen and another Vs Sri Lanka Ports Authority and Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Locus standi, Delay, Suppression of material facts. Vesting of land the for the purposes and functions of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act, No. 51 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-05-21 | CA/HCC/0187/2023 |
Samaratunga Arachchige Dona Dulanjali Anjalika Samaratunga Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-05-21 | CA/LTA/0018/2024 |
Fathima Sumaiya Naffeel Vs Mohammed Fazil Ameen Sadik
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Interim Order, Child Maintenance Under Muslim Law, Ex-Parte Order. | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act No. 13 of 1951. | Download |
| 2025-05-21 | CA/RII/0004/2023 |
Sugath Dhananjaya Hemasingha Vs Payagala Vidana Arachchilage Nandalal Perera
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Section 328 of the Civil Procedure Code | The Rent Act and the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/HCC/0100/2024 |
Mihiriya Galla Pathiranage Gayan Indika Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Condition where Homicide can be reduced from Murder to Culpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder – Exception 4 to Section 294 – the Sudden Fight Exception – Elements which needs to be established in order to apply the sudden fight exception; i. sudden fight, ii. absence of pre-meditation, iii. no undue advantage, iv. Offender should not act in a cruel or unusual manner – Where the exception of sudden fight is pleaded it is immaterial as to which party offers the provocation or commits the initial assault – Evidence | Section 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/WRT/0356/2020 |
Dinusha Mohanthi Wijethunga Vs Sunanda Kariyapperuma, The Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs and Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Justifiable delay, A jurisdictional challenge, nullity ab initio, ultra vires | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance No. 19 of 1931 | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/WRT/0681/2024 |
Koonamge Nayal Priyanga and others Vs S. J. Kahawatta Director General, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Futility, Necessary Parties, Suppression of/ Failure to Disclose Material Facts | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/HCC/0060/2024 |
Vijayaraja Vijayakumar, Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Probability | Section 11 (b) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/HCC/0021/2020 |
Hewa Batagodage Jagatha Vs The Director General Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon.B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Demeanour of witnesses, prejudice, “truth is best discovered by powerful statement on both sides of the questions” , find out the truth and do justice according to law | Section 89 (a) of the Bribery Act, Criminal Procedure Code, Section 439, Section 165 of the Evidence Ordinance, Article 138 (1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/HCC/0276/2023 |
Sivanathan Premanath alias Nedumaran Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence, innocence of the accused, beyond a reasonable doubt, consistent with the guilt | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/RII/0054/2023 |
B.L. Weerawansha Appuhamy, and other Vs Gamage Rankirihami. and Another
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Restitutio-in-integrum | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/WRT/0438/2024 |
Roshan Damian Deen, President, Western Province Rugby football Union, and others Vs Harin Fernando, Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, and Others
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Hon.M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Contempt of Court, Before the court is Satisfied as to a Prima Facie case a Rule should not be issued the understanding or Terms or Settlement can be withdrawn in the interest of Justice and National Interest. | Contempt of Court, Before the court is Satisfied as to a Prima Facie case a Rule should not be issued the understanding or Terms or Settlement can be withdrawn in the interest of Justice and National Interest. | Download |
| 2025-05-19 | CA/WRT/0336/2024 |
Mohamed Imtiyas Mohamed Nazvi and other Vs Kolonnawa Urban Council and Others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Writ of Mandamus, Arbitrary unlawful and Illegal decision of the Respondents, Mala Fide. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-05-17 | CPA/0159/2019 |
David Pradeepan Saundaranayagam (Complainant-Claimant-3rd Respondent-Petitioner) Vs. Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC and Others (Respondents)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Revision application; Article 138 of the Constitution; seizure of vehicles; release of case productions; finance leasing; absolute ownership vs. registered ownership; Magistrate\'s Court inquiry under section 431; disposal of property; cheating offence | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (revisionary jurisdiction of Court of Appeal) Article 154P of the Constitution (revisionary jurisdiction of the Provincial High Court) Code of Criminal Procedure Act — Section 120(3) (filing of final investigation report) Code of Criminal Procedure Act — Section 29 (seizure of property) Code of Criminal Procedure Act — Section 425(1) and 425(4) (disposal and definition of \"property\") Code of Criminal Procedure Act — Section 431(2) (inquiry and release of seized property pending trial) | Download |
| 2025-05-16 | CA/WRT/0125/2024 |
Mahesh Corporation (Pvt) Ltd and others Vs Seylan Bank PLC and Others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | • Writ of Certiorari • Writ of Prohibition • Parate Execution • Settlement Agreement • Rescheduling vs. Restructuring • Laches • Estoppel • Alternate Remedy • Abuse of Process | Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act, No. 04 of 1990 - Sections 4, 8, 9, 10 2. Evidence Ordinance - Section 115 (Estoppel) 3. Mortgage Act - Section 47A 4. Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Article 140 (Writ jurisdiction | Download |
| 2025-05-15 | CA/HCC/0185/2020 |
Vithanage Don Welson Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder – Circumstantial Evidence – The “last seen theory” principle | Sections 294 and 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-05-15 | CA/WRIT/0533/2023 |
Nikhil Trilokekar and 9 others Vs Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa J. | Recovery of Salaries and Statutory Dues from Defaulting Employer. | Wages Boards Ordinance No. 27 of 1941 (as amended), Industrial Disputes Act No. No. 43 of 1950 (as amended), Constitution 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-05-15 | CA/WRT/0728/2024 |
Patabandi Maddumage Tharuka Pushpa Kumara Vs Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Minister, Ministry of Education and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Legal right to be appointed, Doctrine of legitimate expectations, The constitutional ouster clauses in Article 55(5) and Article 61A, Article 61A – Exclusion of Court of Appeal review for decisions made under delegated authority of the Public Service Commission. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-05-15 | CA/HCC/0287/2014 |
Weerasinghe Arachilage Chandradasa alia Chandra (Deceased) and others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Judgment Writing. • Unlawful Assembly. • Dock Statement | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-05-15 | CA/RII/0032/2023 |
Siriwardana Mudalige Vineetha De Alwis Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.M.C.B.S. Morais J. | The forfeiture of the surety bond | Section 405 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-05-14 | CA/HCC/0108/2022 |
Dingiri Bandage Ranaweera Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder – Evidence – Witness’s evidence - Burden of proof | Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2025-05-09 | CA/WRT/0142/2015 |
Dr. K. C. P. Perera Vs. University of Colombo & Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | An element which is essential to the lawful exercise of powers is that it should be exercised by the authority to whom it is conferred, and by no one else. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-05-08 | CA/WRT/690/2024 |
Kandambige Wimal Kandambi Vs. Road Development Authority & Others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. (Acting P/CA) | Ultra Vires, Unreasonable Arbitrary decision, Natural Justice, Legitimate Expectations | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Writ Jurisdiction | Download |
| 2025-05-08 | CA/HCC/0155/2020 |
Suppan Ravichandran Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. M. G. H. Kulatunga, J | Murder • Murderous intention • Contradictions per se • Inconsistencies inter se • Post-Mortem Report • Cause of death • Dock statement | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. • Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. • Section 334 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-05-08 | CA/HCC/0201/2020 |
Raphael Jayaseelath Fernando. Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. M. G. H. Kulatunga, J | Possession of heroin • Chain of Production • Inward journey • Competing versions • Custody of the productions • Police witness • Conviction and sentence set aside | Section 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. • Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 read with Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. • Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-05-08 | CA/RII/0010/2024 |
Iranga Piyumal Kuruppu Vs. Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Dinusha Ruwani Rathnayaka & others
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Hon. M. C. B. S. Morais J. | Restitutio in Integrum | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/WRT/0230/2020 |
Prof. Emeritus W. M. M. P. Wijeratne Vs. Senior Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-04-30 | CA/RII/0011/2024 |
Sivagamie Verina Obeyesekere (Deceased) and others Vs James Peter Obeyesekera (Junior) and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-04-30 | CA/HCC/0108/2023 |
Kaunagoda Appuhamilage Anura Lanka Ratnasiri alias Manju Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Dying declaration , incriminating evidence. | Download | |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/PHC/0067/2024 |
Tharushi Sandamini de Silva Pulle Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Precautions | –Section 40(1) of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/WRT/234/2018 |
Priyantha Nilmini Manawadu and Others Vs The Land Reforms Commission and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Finality of a Judgement, Administrative Delay, Legal Duty of a Public Authority | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972 | Download |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/WRT/0306/2022 |
Umadevi Rajesegaram and others Vs. Minister of Land and 4 others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Undue delay/ laches Acquiring land for a public purpose | Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 as amended | Download |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/WRT/0820/2024 |
Oru Mix Asphalt Pvt Ltd Vs. CGIR andanother.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Instituting recovery proceedings for tax returns prior to the enactment of the IDA no. 24 of 2017 | Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 Inland Revenue Act, No. No. 24 of 2017 | Download |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/0480/2000F |
D.E. Jayasinghe Vs. A.M.K.P. Nona (Deceased) & others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-04-30 | CA/HCC/0098/2023 |
Disanayake Mudiyanselage Jayantha Bandara Vs Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder – Murderous Intention – Multiple Injuries- Circumstantial Evidence | Section 296 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-04-29 | CA/HCC/ 0039/2023 |
Sandanam Anthony Joseph Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | • Improbabilities in the prosecution case. • Defence Evidence. • Inward Journey. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-04-28 | CA/WRT/0194/2025 |
Bulathwalage Prasanna Ranaweera Vs Officer- in- Charge Financial Crime Investigation Unit, Criminal Investigation Department, And Others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Writ to prevent arrest, Writ is discretionary remedy, Writ is not entitled to relief on a matter of right. | Offenses against public property Act. No. 12 of 1982 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/HCC/0186/2023 |
Mohamed Rafaideen Mahomed Irfan Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Informant I Narcotics I Inconsistencies in witness testimonies I Witness testimony plays a crucial role in the judicial process; its reliability can be significantly undermined when contradictions arise I Discrepancies I Risk assessment conducted I The inconsistencies found in the testimonies are not materially significant to the prosecution’s case I Discrepancies which do not go to the root of the matter and assail the basic version of the witness cannot be given too much importance I | Section 54 A (b) and Section 54 A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/WRT/803/2024 |
Arachchikattuwa Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society Vs Wasantha Gunasekera, Co-operative Development Commissioner/Registrar, Department of Co-operative Development of the North-Western Province and 3 Others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa J. | co-operative society, by-laws, voters lists, elections, Executive Committee, General Assembly, authorized officer, Commissioner of Co-operative Development, uberrima fides, approbation and reprobation, necessary parties | Co- operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972 (as amended) Constitution 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/HCC/ 0119/2023 |
Wanigasekara Mudiyanselage Chamila Suranga Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Beyond reasonable doubt. | The Penal Code as amended | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/HCC/ 0351/2019 |
Vidanage Prasanna Indika Perera Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Improbabilities in the prosecution case. • Defence Evidence. • Inward Journey | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/WRT/0039/2025 |
Parana Palliya Guruge Roshan and another Vs. Gunasekera, Investigating Officer, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and 4 others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Writ jurisdiction against officers attached to CIABOC | Anti-Corruption Act, No. 09 of 2023 | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/HCC/0077/2018 |
Don Nuwan Priyantha Nanayakkara Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Appellant arrested with heroin mixed powdered substance in his possession I Information by an informant I Evidence I Clerical errors I The steps involved in the process of correcting proceedings I Discrepancy pertaining the weight of the powdered substance I Critical to address discrepancies thoroughly to maintain clarity, uphold credibility and to ensure just outcomes in legal proceedings I Presumptions and assumptions I Re-trial I Unconscionable lapse of time I | - Section 54 A (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. - Section 48 of the Judicature Act No.02 of 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/WRT/0309/2025 |
Sagara Kariyawasam, General Secretary, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, Vs Suranga Ambagahatenna Returning Officer for Kalawana, and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Schedule 7 to the constitution, there can be no amendments to the constitution. | Local Authorities Elections Ordinance No. 53 of 1946 (as amended). | Download |
| 2025-04-03 | CA/PHC/0074/2020 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Indika Pushpakumara Rathnayake, Vs 1 Wijesinghe Mudiyanselage Wijesiri, Ekamuthupura, and others
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Vehicle Confiscation – Evidence – Necessary precautionary measures taken by the registered owner of the vehicle to prevent the commission of the offence – Irrefutable evidence. | - Sections 20(1)(g) and section 40 of the Forest Ordinance No.30 of 1945 as amended. | Download |
| 2025-04-03 | CA/HCC/0311/2018 |
Jayasena Ekanayaka alias Austin Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Grave sexual abuse, uncorroborated evidence of witness, probability | Download | |
| 2025-04-03 | CA/HCC/0186/2024 |
Mohamed Nijabdeen Mohamed Rizwan Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Possession and trafficking of Heroin, mitigatory sentence | Section 54A (b) and (d) of the poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-04-03 | CA/RII/0081/2024 |
Hewage Pemalin Pemalatha Vs Ranepura Hewage Cyril
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Fraud | Download | |
| 2025-04-02 | CA/WRT/220/25 CA/WRT/294/25 CA/WRT/295/25 CA/WRT/284/25 CA/WRT/283/25 CA/WRT/301/25 CA/WRT/302/25 CA/WRT/254/25 CA/WRT/256/25 CA/WRT/257/25 CA/WRT/263/25 CA/WRT/264/25 CA/WRT/265/25 CA/WRT/262/25 CA/WRT/266/25 CA/WRT/250/25 CA/WRT/289/25 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Dayarathne, and others Vs S. L. R. Jayanbayeka Returning Officer, Anamaduwa Pradeshiya Sabha, Puttalam.
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Writ, Rejection of Nomination Papers, Certified copy of the birth certificate, Original Birth Certificate Sufficient, | Births and Deaths Registration Act No. 40 of 1975 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-04-01 | CA/HCC/0160 /2023 |
Fawool Hameed Muhuthar Vs. Hon. The Attorney general
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Mitigation | Section 13 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Section 364 (2) € of the penal Code) | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/HCC/0190/2024 |
Mapa Hamilage Sunil Premasiri Mapa Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave sexual abuse on a minor – Examination in Court taken place 12 years after the incident – Contradictions and omissions – Though the victim has not disclosed the exact date of the offences, it is apparent that the appellant has not been misled by such discrepancy – Guidelines when evaluating a dock statement. | Section 365 B (2)(b) of the Penal Code as amended by Act No.22 of 1995 and Act No. 29 of 1998. - Section 166 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/HCC/0155/2024 |
Maldeniye Gedera Ravindra Piyasena alias Ranuka Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Beyond reasonable doubt, Implication, shifting burden of proof and DNA. | The Penal Code as amended. | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/HCC/0147/2020 |
Abdul Hameed Mohamed Niyaz Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Appellant arrested with heroin mixed powdered substance in his possession along with money I Inward journey of the productions I Failure by the prosecution to produce before Court the Sri Lanka Police property receipt and the suspect property receipt | Section 54 A (b) and (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/HCC/0195/2019 |
Seyed Ibrahim Mohomed Uvais Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Arrest of the appellant I Information by an informant I The identity of an informant has to be concealed at all times I Unusual conduct of the police officers (the prosecution witnesses) I Testimony not creditworthy I Evidence I Evaluation of evidence I Re-trial I Unconscionable lapse of time | Section 54 A (b) and (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/RII/0051/2023 |
Beligahamullage Peiris Irosh Kavinda, Galhena Road Vs Nakandalage Don Sureka Srimali and others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Due diligence before submitting the documents to the court, Right to a fair hearing | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/WRT/0252/2021 |
Kande Lekamlage Anushika Madushani Ariyadasa, Vs. The Commander, Sri Lankan Air Force, and 4 others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Double jeopardy Suppression of material facts Section 129 and 43 of the Air Force Act | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. Air Force Act | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/RII/0020/2024 |
Warnakulasuriya Miriam Dilkushi Fernando, Vs Arsakulasuriya Rajakaruna Rosemary Winifreida Seneviratne and other
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe J | Right of way, Servitudes, Prescription | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/RII/0008/2024 |
Citihealth Imports (Pvt) Ltd and others Vs Drools Pet Food Private Ltd and others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Sequential test for interim injunction, | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/WRT/0033/2020 |
MSH Packaging Industries (Private) Limited and Others Vs. Anuradha Weerakoon and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Section 8(1), 50A(1), 50A(2) and 129 of the Customs Ordinance, Customs Inquiry, natural justice | The Customs Ordinance and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/WRT/0611/2010 & CA/WRT/0612/2010 |
Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited Vs W.A. Chandradasa, Addl. Director- General of Customs, Department of Customs, and Others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Classification of HS Codes | Customs Ordinance, Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/HCC/94-99/2022 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Abeyrathna Weerasekara Patabandige Lal Chandra alias Yuggaya Lal and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Common object, unlawful assembly, contradiction | Section 320 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/WRT/0359/2020 |
Dr. Chandana Kasturi Arachchi Vs. University of Colombo and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Fair inquiry, Alternative remedy in writ applications, procedural fairness and Bias, Termination of employment on disciplinary conduct. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/HCC/0436/2019 |
Ayagama Thennegedara Martin Alias Silva Vs. Hon. Attorney-General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence | Section 8(2) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/HCC/0081/2021 |
Dilwella Vidana Kankanamlage Chamila Priyanga. Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | Possession of an automatic firearm • Possession of a live cartridge • Section 27 recovery • Exclusive possession • Conscious possession • Control of the weapon • Proof of knowledge • Dismantled weapon | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 • Section 22(3) of the Firearms Ordinance • Section 27(1) of the Explosives Act. • Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-03-26 | CA/HCC/72-73/2020 |
Kaluduru Wisaka Thabrew, and other Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder - Evidence- Discrepancies in the testimony of witness evidence – Defence of Alibi – Principles in relation to the evaluation of a dock statement – Unconscionable lapse of time. | Section 296 of the Penal Code - Section 32 of the Penal Code - Chapter XI of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 - Section 109(6) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-03-25 | CA/WRIT/0292/2013 |
Rank Entertainment Holdings (Pvt) Limited Vs Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Supply of Services, Taxable activity, Wagering contracts, Registered person, uberrima fides. | Value Added Tax Act. | Download |
| 2025-03-24 | CA/HCC/0170/2024 |
Karanayakage Ranjith Vijitha Kumara alias Godelle Wasantha Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Offence of kidnapping – Offence of rape on a minor – Evaluation of evidence - Effect of errors – Mistake as regards to the date on which the offence was committed – Aggravating circumstances – The degree of pre-planning by the appellant and the repeated commission of the offence. | Section 354 of the Penal Code. -Section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code. -Section 166 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-03-21 | CA/WRT/0013/2024 |
Commodore (Marines) P.A. Sanath K. Pitigala Vs Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy and 7 others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Eligibility of officers to promotion of higher rank Affect of AWOL Charges on promotions Double jeopardy | The Navy Act, The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-20 | CA/HCC/0162/2024 |
Elibichchiya Raalalaage Manuka Sampath Gnanasiri Vs Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Offence of kidnapping – Offence of rape – Whether a sentence is excessive? - Minimum mandatory sentence - Mitigatory circumstances – Evidence – Analysis of the judgment in SC Reference 03/2008. | Section 354 of the Penal Code -Section 364(2) of the Penal Code -Articles 4(c), 11, 12(1) and 13(6) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-03-20 | CA/WRT/0538/2011 |
Commander(S) R.G.A.A. Weerasinghe Vs. Commodore K.R. Senadheera and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Court Martial, Dismissal without grace, Credibility of witness, Accomplice Evidence | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Navy Act | Download |
| 2025-03-20 | CA/HCC/0043/2021 |
Ihala Gedera Hewage Lionel Thilakarathne Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Material witnesses. • Contradiction and probability. | The Penal Code as amended. | Download |
| 2025-03-17 | CA/HCC/0320/2018 |
Majeed Thajudeen Mohmad Fahim. Vs Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Offence of cheating - Evidence- Cogent and credible evidence- Evaluation of evidence- Whether a contradiction or an omission in evidence become a reason to reject evidence of a witness – Once the prosecution proves the charge against an accused beyond a reasonable doubt, an accused in those circumstances is required by law to offer an explanation of such cogent and incriminating evidence led against him. | Section 403 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-03-12 | CA/HCC/0169/2020 |
Kurudukarage Lalitha Padmini Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Last seen theory • Ellenborough principle • Common intention. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-03-11 | CA/HCC/0061-0062/2019 |
Kukul Korala Gamage Gamini Premakumara. Vs. Senanayakage Sarath Kumara
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | Murder • Common intention • Circumstantial evidence • Reliability and credibility of witnesses • Distinction between identification and recognition • Dock statement • Section 27 discovery • Grievous hurt | 1. Penal Code, Section 296 – Punishment for murder. 2. Penal Code, Section 314 – Punishment for causing hurt. 3. Penal Code, Section 316 – Punishment for grievous hurt. | Download |
| 2025-03-07 | CA/HCC/0093/2020 |
Noor Mohamed Niyas Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sudden fight. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-03-07 | CA/WRT/0114/2025 |
Express Environmental Services (Pvt) Ltd, Vs K. T. A. R. C. K. Kasturirathne Chairman, Department procurement Committee 01 Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, and others
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Hon.M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Issuance of an interim order | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-07 | CA/WRIT/0162/2024 |
Mohammad Nadeen Basik, Vs Officer in Charge Police Narcotic Bureau, and others
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Hon.M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 as amended, The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 as amended. | Download |
| 2025-03-07 | CA/WRT/0775/2024 |
Siyambalagaha Gedara Seyed Mohamed Mohamed Rashad, Hathamunagala Estate, Vs Land Reform Commission, and others
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Hon.M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. (Act. P/CA) | Extension of the stay order, Presumption that official and legal Acts are regularly and correctly performed | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-06 | CA/HCC/0260-0269/2018 |
Liyanapathiranage Ariyadasa alias Gadin Bale And others Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Evidence I Assessment of evidence I Role of a Judge in evaluation of evidence presented during a trial I The danger of inadequate evaluation of evidence I Re-trial. | Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance No. 14 of 1985 | Download |
| 2025-03-06 | CA/HCC/0445/2019 |
Thimbiripolage Nalin Pieris Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Evidence I Evaluation of evidence I Re-trial I Unconscionable lapse of time I Information by an informant I Narcotics I Inward journey of productions. | Section 54 A (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-03-06 | CA/RTI/0004/2022 |
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka Vs Lionel Dissanayake And others
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Hon.M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Failure to adhere to the mandatory timelines, Interpretation of Statutes | Section 34 of the Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016 read together with Article 136 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-03-05 | CA/HCC/0070/2023 |
Palamura Hewage Harishchandra Kumarasinghe Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Sudden fight, premeditation, intention | Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-03-05 | CA/RII/0007/2024 |
Erangika Patuwatha Withana and others Vs Kuda Widana Nimmuli Ramya De Silva
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Fix ex-parte | Civil Procedure Code, sections 86 (2) and 86 (2A) | Download |
| 2025-03-04 | CA/WRT/0438/2019 |
Dunston Rajapaksha Alpitiya Vs D.M. Sudarshana Disanayaka Divisional Secretary, and Others
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Hon.Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Suppression of material facts | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-04 | CA/RII/0001/2024 |
Senanayake Mudiyanselage Thusitha Upul Kumara Senanayake vs Disanayake Arachchilage Gnanawathie
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Dismissal, Non prosecution | Section 70A (1) of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1997 | Download |
| 2025-03-03 | CA/CPA/0062/2022 |
W.M.R. Adikari, Secretary to the Ministry of Justice & Prison Reforms Vs. Hakkini Gihan Indu Kumara de Silva
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Section 3, 9, 10 and 11 of the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Act, Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, order of return, habitual residence. | The Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Act, No. 10 of 2001 and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/WRT/206/2018 |
J. K. P.Malani Vs W. M. M. B. Weerasekara Commissioner General of Agrarian Development, and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-02-28 | CA/HCC/0028/2021 |
Galgodage Sarath Wijesiri Vs. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | probability, credibility, contradiction | Download | |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/HCC/0128/2024 |
Kurugamage Lalith Priyadarshana alias Chaminda Vs. Hon. Attorney-General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Aggravating factors, mitigatory factor. Starting point | Download | |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/HCC/0231/2017 |
Dilshan Wandyl Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | Possession of heroin • Drug trafficking • Burden of proof • Probability test • Credibility of witnesses • Dock statement rejection • Single witness testimony • Chain of custody | Poisons, Opium, and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance – Governing law for drug-related offences. • Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 331 – Appellate procedure. • Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 420 – Admission of chain of production evidence.Evidence Ordinance, Section 58 – Eliminates need for further proof when a fact is admitted | Download |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/TAX/0017/2022 |
Kahawatta Plantations PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Exemptions under item (b) (xxiii) and (a) (xxii) (iv) of Part II of the First Schedule to the Value Added Tax Act | Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2022 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/WRT/0004/25 |
Thankarajah Senthilnathan Vs. W. A. D. P. Pathmakumar, Officer-in-Charge, Police Station Thirukkovil and 5 others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J | Uberrima fides | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/WRT/0192/2017 |
Maxies Company (Private) Limited Vs The Commissioner General of Agrarian Development and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Facts in dispute, jurisdiction of Court, writ of mandamus and paddy land | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2025-02-27 | CA/HCC/0056/2024 |
Yatiwala Withanalage Samson Micheal Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney-General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Aggravating factors, mitigatory factor. Starting point | Download | |
| 2025-02-27 | CA/RII/0061/2024 |
Katagodage Dona Vijitha Mallika Vs Buddini Chintha Wickrama Surendra
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Recovery of Possession of Premises Given on Lease Act No. 1 of 2023 | Download | |
| 2025-02-25 | CA/CPA/0116/2024 |
John Sebastian Anthony Thawaraja Reagan Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | Revision application - Right of appeal - Time-barred appeal - Exceptional circumstances - Laches - Unreasonable delay - Conviction in absentia | Code of Criminal Procedure Act - (Sections 192(1), 192(2), 320) - ICCPR Act No. 56 of 2007 (Section 4(2)) - High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 (Sections 4, 5) | Download |
| 2025-02-25 | CA/HCC/0156/2023 |
Munusaami David Vs.
Hon. Attorney General,
Attorney General’s Department,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja J. | Evidence- Cogent and credible evidence- Number of witnesses- Weight of evidence- Intoxication- Degree of intoxication- Accused being aware of the nature and consequences of his acts- Murderous intention. | Section 296 of the Penal Code. - Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895. | Download |
| 2025-02-20 | CA/WRT/0239/2021 |
Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Upul Sanath Kumara Bandara and other Vs Pradeshiya Sabha, Millaela, Morawaka and 02 others.
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Suppression of material fact. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-02-17 | CA/WRT/ 227/2018 |
Azra Jafferjee and others Vs Colombo Municipal Council and others
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Hon.Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-02-14 | CA/WRT/315/2018 |
Nagananda Kodituwakku Vs Director General of Customs Customs House and others
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Hon.Dhammika Ganepola, J | Download | ||
| 2025-02-14 | CA/WRT/0414/2020 |
Pragathi Bank Employees Union and Others Vs Peoples Bank and Others
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Hon.Damith Thotawatte, J. | Disputed or doubtful facts, laches, writ of mandamus and public (statutory) duty | Download | |
| 2025-02-07 | CA/WRT/0146/2018 |
Forest Glen Hotel and Spa (Pvt) Ltd and Others Vs Secretary, Ministry of Land and Parliament Reforms and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Lease and Lease Approval, legitimate expectation, rules of natural justice and audi alteram partem | State Lands Ordinance No. 08 of 1947 and Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935 | Download |
| 2025-02-06 | CA/RII 0062/2024 |
Sammu Arachchige Nilani Keerthika Edirisinghe vs Nugadeniya Arachchige Bhathiya
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Injunction | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2025-02-06 | CA/RII/0040/2024 |
DissanayakeMudiyanselagePriyanthaDhananjayaDissanayake Vs. People’s Leasing and Finance PLC
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Hon.M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Decree and writ of execution | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Arbitration Act No.11 of 1995 | Download |
| 2025-02-06 | CA/WRT/0575/2023 |
Dr. Gamage Rangana Sandakelum Vs Sri Lanka Medical Council and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Constitution of the Professional Conduct Committee under the Medical Disciplinary (Procedure) Regulations 1990, whether the Sinhala version of the Regulations prevail over the English version, procedural impropriety. | The Medical Ordinance No. 26 of 1927and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/WRT/0130/2020 |
M. M. N. Manchanayake Vs National Police Commission and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | National Police Commission | Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act, Police Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/PHC/0010/2018 |
Francis Don Turin Perera Vs John Balasundaram Pulle and Others
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Hon. M. C. B. S. Morais J | Breach of peace or likelihood of breach of peace, comparison of Section 66(1)(a) & 66(1)(b) | Section 66(1)(b) of Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/WRT/0535/2023 |
Kumara Sirimal Punchihewa Vs. The Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs, and Constitutional Reforms and Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Want of necessary parties Petitioner seeking the same relief in a pervious Writ Application, Delay | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/WRT/0243/2017 |
Wanninayaka Mudiyanselage Dhanapala and Others Vs Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs and Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Facts in dispute, Writ of Mandamus | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/WRT/0725/24 |
Wickrama ArachchiAthukoralageAsanthaUdayakara Vs.Inspector General of Police and 8 others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Writ to quash a B-report, non summary proceedings/ Attorney General’s discretion to indict Necessary parties | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/WRT/0056/2024 |
The Ark Universal (Private) Limited
No. 405, Colombo Road, Pepiliyana,
Boralesgamuwa
VS
The Divisional Secretary,
The
Divisional
Marintimepattu,
Mullaitivu.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Quit notice under the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act Legitimate Expectation Locus Standi Necessary Parties | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 07 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-01-29 | CA/HCC/0014/2023 |
Pathirana Mudiyanselage Medhagedara Navarathna Banda Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Corroboration, Credibility of a witness | Offensive Weapons Act No. 18 of 1966. | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0379/2023 |
Ananda Senarathna Bandara Jayasundara Vs. Secretary
Ministry of Justice, Prison affairs and
Constitutional Reforms
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Necessity of quorum | Sections 19(2) and 19(aa) (1) (2) of the Debt Conciliation Board | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0113/2024 |
Kalutota Financial Services (Private) Limited Vs Parakramasinghe Nishanthi Udayanganee and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Alternative remedy, continuous possession | Debt Conciliation Board | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0300/2023 |
R.B. Sarath Kumarasiri Vs Harin Fernando The Minister of Lands The Ministry of Lands and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Intention, Nomination | Section 11 of the State Lands Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0330/2023 |
Sri Lanka State Trading (General Corporation Limited Vs V.V. Hettiarachchi Secretary Tax Appeals Commission and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Availability of Alternative Remedies | Section 11 (2) of the Tax Appeals Rules 2012 | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0113/2024 |
Kalutota Financial Services (Private) Limited Vs Parakramasinghe Nishanthi Udayanganee and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Necessity of Quorum | Sections 19(2) and 19(aa) (1) (2) of the Debt Conciliation Board | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0497/2023 |
Hetti Pathirannehelage Asoka Gunawardene and other Vs Bank of Ceylon and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Exceeding 5 million | Section 25 of the Bank of Ceylon Act, Section 5A of the Recovery of Loans by Banks Act | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0620/2023 |
Withana Pathirannehelge Nishanhai Pathirana and other Vs Hatton National Bank PLC HNB Towers and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Recovery of Loans by Bank | Section 4 and 10 of the Recovery of Loans by Bank (Special Provisions) Act No.4 of 1990. | Download |
| 2025-01-23 | CA/RII/0017/2020 |
Katukurunda Hewa Managae Sajith Prasanna vs Thalpe Ahangamage Darshani Dammika
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Settlement | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-01-23 | CA/RII/0027/2022 |
B.M. Tudor Nishantha Vs. Wickrama Arachchilage Leelanath Wickrama Arachchi and Others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Land Reform Commission, leased land, exceptional circumstances, Act No. 07 of 1979 | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-22 | CA/REV/0001/2024 |
Thambaiah Palanivelu Parameswaram Vs Murugaiya Selvanayagam
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Hon. M.T. Mohamed Laffar, J | Interfering with the peaceful possession and management of the premises | Article 138 of the Constitution of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-21 | CA/WRT/0841/2024 |
Mohomed Pradeep Carder and Others Vs The Colombo Municipal Council and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Delay, Writ is a discretionary remedy | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-20 | CA/WRT/0551/2021 |
Munasinghe Arachchilage Nansihamy and Another Vs Pradeshiya Sabha, Polonnaruwa and 08 Others
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Alternative Procedure | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-17 | CA/LTA/0016/2024 |
Ahamed Mubarak Ali Mohamed Azran Vs Fathima Nusrath Fareez
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Muslim Marriage & Divorce | Section 62(1) of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act No. 13 of 1951 | Download |
| 2025-01-16 | CA/WRT/0075/2017 |
The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka Vs Colombo Municipal Council And Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Total takings, Hotels, lodging houses, annual value, Ceylon Tourist Board | Municipal Councils Ordinance, Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005, Tourist Development Act No. 14 of 1968 | Download |
| 2024-12-16 | CA/HCC/0328/2019 |
Puwakdandawe Ajith Kithsiri (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J | Murder; Section 296 Penal Code; trial in absentia; recall of witnesses; Section 138(4) Evidence Ordinance; Section 241(3) Code of Criminal Procedure Act; de novo trial; eye-witness identification; sufficiency of light; alibi defence; typographical error in judgment; failure of justice; death sentence affirmed | Penal Code — Section 296 (murder) Evidence Ordinance No. 14 of 1895 — Section 138(4) and proviso (recall of witnesses) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 241(1)(a)(i), 241(1)(b), Section 241(3) (trial in absentia; recall/de novo trial upon bona fide appearance) | Download |
| 2024-12-16 | CA/HCC/0328/2019 |
Puwakdandawe Ajith Kithsiri (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J | Murder; Section 296 Penal Code; trial in absentia; recall of witnesses; Section 138(4) Evidence Ordinance; Section 241(3) Code of Criminal Procedure Act; de novo trial; eye-witness identification; sufficiency of light; alibi defence; typographical error in judgment; failure of justice; death sentence affirmed | Penal Code — Section 296 (murder) Evidence Ordinance No. 14 of 1895 — Section 138(4) and proviso (recall of witnesses) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 241(1)(a)(i), 241(1)(b), Section 241(3) (trial in absentia; recall/de novo trial upon bona fide appearance) | Download |
| 2024-12-12 | CA/HCC/0123/2013 |
Murugaiya Chandramogan (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J | Murder; robbery; Section 296 Penal Code; Section 380 Penal Code; circumstantial evidence; recent possession of stolen property; Section 33 Evidence Ordinance; non-summary inquiry; right to cross-examine; Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act No. 42 of 2007; dock statement; unconscionable delay; acquittal on appeal | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act No. 42 of 2007, Evidence Ordinance No. 14 of 1895, Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2024-12-11 | CA/HCC/0064/2024 |
Sinnathambi Kumarasami (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder; Section 296 Penal Code; dying declaration; Section 32 Evidence Ordinance; burn injuries; circumstantial evidence; failure to offer explanation; adverse inference; statement from the dock; allocutus; death sentence; appeal against conviction | Penal Code — Section 296 (murder) Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 — Section 14 High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 — Section 11 Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331 Evidence Ordinance No. 14 of 1895 — Section 32, Section 32(1) and Illustration (a) (dying declarations) | Download |
| 2024-12-04 | CA/HCC/0215/2020 |
Welliden Sunendra Kumar alias Short Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J | Trafficking; possession of narcotics; Section 54A(b) and 54A(d) Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Test of Probability and Improbability; police witness credibility; informant protection; material contradiction in evidence; dock statement; narcotics raid; reasonable doubt; acquittal on appeal | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) — Section 54A(b) (trafficking); Section 54A(d) (possession) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331 | Download |
| 2024-12-04 | CA/HCC/0215/2020 |
Welliden Sunendra Kumar alias Short Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J | Trafficking; possession of narcotics; Section 54A(b) and 54A(d) Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Test of Probability and Improbability; police witness credibility; informant protection; material contradiction in evidence; dock statement; narcotics raid; reasonable doubt; acquittal on appeal | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) — Section 54A(b) (trafficking); Section 54A(d) (possession) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331 | Download |
| 2024-12-02 | CA/HCC/0418-0420/2019 |
Uswatte Liyanage Wijayananda Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J | Unlawful assembly; murder; attempted murder; common object; common intention; Section 140, 296, 300, 32, 146 Penal Code; successor judge; predecessor judge; Section 200(1) Code of Criminal Procedure Act; demeanor and deportment of witnesses; fair trial; recall of witnesses; retrial; unconscionable delay; Ellenborough principle; corroboration; dock statement; acquittal on appeal | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2024-11-29 | CA/WRT/0074/2024 |
National Institute of Business Management (Petitioner) Vs. Commissioner General of Labour; J.L.P. Fernando; R.S. Ariyapperuma; Hon. Attorney General (Respondents)
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Prohibition; industrial arbitration award; mandatory security deposit precondition; failure to furnish certificate of deposit; non-joinder of necessary parties; suppression of material facts; unclean hands doctrine; industrial dispute referral; Minister\'s administrative (non-judicial) function | Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 140 Industrial Disputes Act — Section 4(1) (Minister\'s power to refer industrial dispute to arbitration) Industrial Disputes Act — Section 17(1) (arbitrator\'s award) Industrial Disputes Act — Section 24 (industrial court determination) Industrial Disputes Act — Section 31DDDDD | Download |
| 2024-11-29 | CA/HCC/0248/2020 |
Moditha Tikiri Bandara Ekanayake (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Criminal appeal; criminal breach of trust; gem trade transaction; trial in absentia; amendment of indictment; dock statement; credibility of witnesses; belatedness of complaint; non-production of original document; appellate deference to trial judge\'s findings of fact | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331 (right of appeal); Section 241 (trial in absentia after abscondment) Penal Code — Section 389 (original indicted charge, criminal breach of trust); Section 403 (amended additional charge — conviction entered on this count) | Download |
| 2024-11-28 | CA/HCC/0221/2016 |
Hetti Arachchilage Sanjeewa Kumara (Second Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Respondent)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Robbery; murder; theft; alternative charges under one indictment; erroneous use of \"presume\" as standard of proof; failure of trial judge to state standard of proof; circumstantial evidence — chain/strand test; recovery of stolen property soon after offence; adverse inference under section 114(a) Evidence Ordinance; extension of recent-possession presumption to offences beyond theft; retrial ordered despite lapse of time since offence (2001 incident, 2016 trial) | Penal Code — Section 383, 296, 394, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 175 , 331(1), 420, Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 138(1), Evidence Ordinance — Section 114, Illustration (a) | Download |
| 2024-11-27 | CA/WRT/0337/2020 |
Maskeliya Plantations PLC (Petitioner) Vs. Sri Lanka Tea Board
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of certiorari; writ of prohibition; Article 140; Tea Control Act; cancellation of factory registration; natural justice; audi alteram partem; nemo judex in causa sua; Wednesbury unreasonableness; proportionality; adequacy of alternative remedy; chain of custody; ferrous sulphate contamination | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140 Tea Control Act No. 51 of 1957, Section 8(2), Section 37(1)(e) | Download |
| 2024-11-27 | CPA/0146/2023 |
M. Gamini Dissanayake (Accused-Appellant-Petitioner) Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Mawathagama (Complainant-Respondent-Respondent) & Hon. Attorney General (Respondent-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction; Article 138 Constitution; excise offence — illicit liquor possession; exceptional circumstances despite availability of statutory appeal remedy; bad character evidence; previous conviction record disclosed via B-Report; Section 54 Evidence Ordinance; fair trial principle; dock statement evidentiary value; no retrial ordered (police witness advantage concern | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 (revisionary jurisdiction); Article 154P (appellate jurisdiction of Provincial High Court) Excise Ordinance — Section 47(1) (possession of illicit liquor) High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 (statutory remedy of leave to appeal/special leave to appeal from Provincial High Court appellate judgments) Evidence Ordinance — Section 54 (irrelevance of bad character evidence in criminal proceedings, subject to exceptions; Explanation 2 — previous conviction relevant as bad character evidence only where character is itself in issue) | Download |
| 2024-11-26 | CA/HCC/0135/2015 |
Sumanadasage Sandun Hemantha (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Respondent)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Kidnapping from lawful guardianship; statutory rape; defective charge — time/date of offence; Section 165 CCPA \"time\" vs \"date\" distinction; reasonable doubt as to date of offence; case history given to a medical examiner; similar-fact evidence of multiple acts under one charge count; literal rule of statutory interpretation; triangulation of interests in fair trial; misdirection by trial judge | Penal Code — Section 354 (kidnapping from lawful guardianship) Penal Code — Section 364(2)(e), as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 (statutory rape) | Download |
| 2024-11-25 | CA/HCC/0065-0067/2022 |
Kahawalage Ravindra; Kahawalage Iresh Indunil; Kodithuwakku Arachchige Tharanga Dilhan (Accused-Appellants) Vs. The Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder; attempted murder; common intention; sole eyewitness testimony; credibility and probability of witness evidence; contradictions and omissions; non-summary inquiry statement; inquest evidence; fair trial; acquittal on appeal | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331(1) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138 Penal Code, Section 296, Section 300, Section 32 | Download |
| 2024-11-25 | CA/HCC/0295/2019 |
Kapuwatte Dissanayake Mudiyansalage Chandra Kumari (Petitioner-Appellant, on behalf of Ranthilake Mudiyanselage Jayaratne Bandara, Deceased Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Respondent)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Abatement of appeal on death of accused; person aggrieved; next of kin; Article 145 revisionary jurisdiction; grave sexual abuse; corroboration of child witness testimony; Section 114(f) Evidence Ordinance; medical evidence corroboration | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 358(1) and 358(2) Judicature Act No. [1978] as amended, Section 16(1), (2), (3) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 145 Penal Code, Section 354 (conviction set aside) and Section 365 (two counts, convictions affirmed) Evidence Ordinance, Section 114(f) | Download |
| 2024-11-25 | CA/WRT/0436/2022 |
Nushad Mohamed Ibnu Mashood Vs. Minister of Education & others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Certiorari; writ of Mandamus; Article 140; school admission; Grade One admission marking scheme; Circular No. 29/2019; discretionary writ remedy; bias; discrimination not agitable by certiorari; fundamental rights jurisdiction of Supreme Court | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140 Circular No. 29/2019 (Ministry of Education), Clauses 7.1.5, 7.2.4, and 9.3.3 (school admission distance/marking criteria) | Download |
| 2024-11-25 | CA/WRT/0436/2022 |
Nushad Mohamed Ibnu Mashood Vs. Minister of Education & others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Certiorari; writ of Mandamus; Article 140; school admission; Grade One admission marking scheme; Circular No. 29/2019; discretionary writ remedy; bias; discrimination not agitable by certiorari; fundamental rights jurisdiction of Supreme Court | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140 Circular No. 29/2019 (Ministry of Education), Clauses 7.1.5, 7.2.4, and 9.3.3 (school admission distance/marking criteria) | Download |
| 2024-11-22 | CPA/0096/2022 |
Abdul Waahidu Jailabdeen and others Vs. Abdul Waahid Ruhul Haq and others
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Hon. Ahsan R. Marikar, J. | Revision application; Primary Courts\' Procedure Act; breach of peace; land possession dispute; exceptional circumstances; State land; permit holder; nominee succession | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138 Act No. 19 of 1990 Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Section 66, Section 66(1), Section 66(1)(b) | Download |
| 2024-11-22 | CA/PHC/0117/2016 |
Vasantha Premakumara Kudaliyanage; Ranjith Gamini Kudaliyanage Vs. Renuka Nandani Kurukulasuriya & others
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Writ of certiorari; Section 18A Rent Act; demolition permission; redevelopment; more efficient utilization of land; age of building; natural justice; audi alteram partem; mala fides; error of law vs error of fact; landlord-tenant | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 154P(6) High Court of the Provinces (Special Provinces) Act No. 19 of 1990, Section 11 Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 (as amended) | Download |
| 2024-11-22 | CA/HCC/0016/2023 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Karunarathne (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Appeal against conviction; grave sexual abuse; child witness credibility; medico-legal report; hearsay case history; misdirection; prejudice to substantial rights; burden of proof; presumption of innocence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331(1), Section 414(1) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138 Penal Code, Section 365B(2)(b) | Download |
| 2024-11-22 | CA/WRT/0505/2023 |
Mallika Wanigasekera and 2 others (Petitioners) Vs. Municipal Council of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia & others (Respondents)
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, P/CA, J. | Writ of Mandamus; Writ of Certiorari; Article 140; demolition order; Urban Development Authority Act; Section 28A notice; amendment of pleadings; Rule 3(8) Court of Appeal Rules; ex-parte permission; suppression of material facts; abuse of process | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140 Urban Development Authority Act (as amended) — Section 28A; Section 28A(3) Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 (as amended) — Rule 3(8) | Download |
| 2024-11-21 | CA/WRT/0378/2021 |
Kaluthanthri Arachchige Don Henry Shelton Vs. W.M. Amarasena Wijethunga & others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Writ of Mandamus; unauthorized construction; development activity; UDA Law permit requirement; delegation of planning powers to local authority; public duty; locus standi; definition of \"public road\"; boundary wall dispute; removal of encroachment; Pradeshiya Sabha\'s statutory duty | Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 140 Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978 (as amended) — Section 3 | Download |
| 2024-11-21 | CA/HCC/0144/2023 |
Muramudali Gedera Malaka Mihira Bandara (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Trafficking and possession of heroin; chain of custody; inward journey of production; weight discrepancy; contradictions between prosecution witnesses; burden of proof; benefit of the doubt; acquittal on appeal | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331(1) Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Section 54(A)(b), Section 54(A)(d), as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2024-11-20 | CA/WRT/0523/2024 |
Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias \"Erandi\" alias \"Harakkata\" Vs. Hon. Attorney General & others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Writ of Prohibition; premature indictment; prosecutorial discretion of the Attorney General; PTA detention order; mala fides plea — evidentiary standard; res judicata / issue estoppel / cause of action estoppel; abuse of process; doctrine of functus officio; withdrawal of prior writ application by proxy petitioner; arguability principle in judicial review; B-Report and ongoing police investigation | Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 140 Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 (as amended) — Section 15A(1) (detention order) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 164 (naming of offence per legally assigned name); Section 173 (joint/separate trial discretion); Section 180 (indictment procedure) Penal Code — Section 315 Supreme Court Rules 1978 — Rule 47 | Download |
| 2024-11-20 | CPA/0085/2023 |
Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC; D.S. Gunasekara Vs. R.A. Prageeth Jaliya Jayathilake, Authorized Officer under the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol Act
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction; Article 138 Constitution; NATA Act pictorial warning requirement; cardboard box/carton interpretation; Sinhala text prevails over English translation; statutory ambiguity as mitigating factor; withdrawal of charges; prosecutorial discretion; exceptional circumstances test; discretionary nature of revision | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 (revisionary jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal) National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol Act No. 27 of 2006, as amended by Act No. 3 of 2015 — Section 34(1)(a), 34(1)(b) (pictorial/health warning display requirements); Section 34A (referenced) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 189 (withdrawal of complaint by complainant before judgment) | Download |
| 2024-11-20 | CPA/0085/2023 |
D.S. Gunasekara (Pvt) Ltd Vs. R.A. Prageeth Jaliya Jayathilake, Authorized Officer under the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol Act
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction; Article 138 Constitution; NATA Act pictorial warning requirement; cardboard box/carton interpretation; Sinhala text prevails over English translation; statutory ambiguity as mitigating factor; withdrawal of charges; prosecutorial discretion; exceptional circumstances test; discretionary nature of revision; companion/consolidated proceedings | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 (revisionary jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal) National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol Act No. 27 of 2006, as amended by Act No. 3 of 2015 — Section 34(1)(a), 34(1)(b) (pictorial/health warning display requirements); Section 34A (referenced) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 189 (withdrawal of complaint by complainant before judgment); Section 266 (referenced re: compounding of offences, not extended by s.189) | Download |
| 2024-11-20 | CA/WRT/0117/2024 |
Jostein Viksund Design and Model Centre (Private) Limited Vs. Bank of Ceylon
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Article 140; mala fides in administrative law; discretionary nature of certiorari; Bank of Ceylon Ordinance mortgage sale procedure; non-joinder of necessary parties; letters of credit default; failure to settle overdraft; standard for proving bad faith against statutory decision-makers | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140 Bank of Ceylon Ordinance No. 53 of 1938 (as amended), Sections 19 (Board resolution to sell mortgaged property by public auction), 21 and 22 (notice provisions), 23 (payment before sale, as substituted by s.12 of Law 10 of 1974), and 26 (recoverable moneys and costs) Companies Act No. 17 of 1982 (Petitioner\'s incorporation) | Download |
| 2024-11-18 | CA/HCC/0414/2019 |
Geeganage Gamage Amarasiri alias Julampitiye Amare (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder; unlawful assembly; common object; common intention; identification parade; eyewitness identification; Turnbull guidelines; dock statement/defence evidence evaluation; duplication of sentence for same act; death sentence; witness compensation | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2024-11-13 | CA/WRT/0513/2019 |
Vinodini Arumugam (Petitioner) Vs. Urban Development Authority
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Mandamus; Article 140; public duty vs. private right; encroachment on right of way; disputed facts precluding writ jurisdiction; Certificate of Conformity; discretionary remedy | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140 | Download |
| 2024-11-12 | CA/WRT/0595/2023 |
Mrs. Indumathi Paranamana (Petitioner) Vs. Mrs. M.K. Harshani Sameera & 6 others (Respondents)
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, P/CA, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Prohibition; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140; legal authority; transfer of Principal; disciplinary inquiry; National School; Provincial Public Service Commission; jurisdiction of Director of Education; excess of legal authority; ultra vires | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140; Article 4(c); Ninth Schedule (Provincial Council List), Appendix III, Section 3 Interpretation Ordinance — Section 2 | Download |
| 2024-11-11 | CA/HCC/0170/2022 |
Rasakumar Nirosh Kumar Vs. Hon. Attorney General & others
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Gang rape; abduction; identification parade not held; dock identification; probability of prosecutrix\'s version; requirement/practice of corroboration in sexual offence cases; inconsistency between MLR history and trial testimony; conviction cannot rest on weakness of defence case; benefit of the doubt; appeal allowed — acquittal | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331(1) (right of appeal); Section 241 (trial in absentia of absconding accused — applied to 2nd accused); Section 420 (admission of Medico-Legal Report and Government Analyst\'s report without formal proof) Penal Code — Section 364(2)(g) as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Acts No. 22 of 1995, 29 of 1998 and 16 of 2006 (offence of gang rape); Section 364(2) (punishment provision) | Download |
| 2024-11-08 | CPA/0028/2024 |
Nayana Wijesinghe Vs. Officer In Charge, Police Station, Dehiwala
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Revision application; right of way dispute; breach of the peace; Primary Courts Procedure Act inquiry; possession vs. entitlement to a right other than possession; servitude; way of necessity; disputed deed of declaration — forged/non-existent notary; quasi-criminal jurisdiction; provisional and preventive order; exceptional circumstances standard for revisionary jurisdiction; removal of obstruction — competing case law on court\'s power to order demolition | Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 138 High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 — Section 66(1)(a) and (b) | Download |
| 2024-11-08 | CA/PHC/0110/2018 |
Kandasamy Ponnammah Vs. The Army Commander & others
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Hon. M. Ahsan R. Marikar J. | Habeas Corpus; enforced disappearance; Omanthai checkpoint; burden of proof; hearsay evidence; disputed facts; Magistrate\'s inquiry and report; standard of proof for allegations of unlawful custody amounting to a crime | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 141 (High Court direction to Magistrate to inquire and report), Article 154P(4) | Download |
| 2024-11-08 | CPA/0082/2023 |
The Attorney General (Complainant-Petitioner) Vs. Kirinde Ariyadamma Thero alias Ihala Thanthrige Ariyadasa, Sri Subodharama Viharaya, Mahawanwela (Accused-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Revision under Article 138; grave sexual abuse; child priest (Samanera) victim; pre-trial conference; discharge of accused; amendment of indictment; specificity of date in charge; defence of alibi; prosecutorial discretion; Attorney General\'s power to indict | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138 Penal Code, Section 365B(2)(b) (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 and Act No. 29 of 1998) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-11-08 | CA/WRT/0462/2023 |
The Sri Lanka Transport Board Vs. Mr. D.K.G. Karunaratne, The Arbitrator & others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Writ of Certiorari; writ of Mandamus; writ of Prohibition; Article 140; Voluntary Retirement Scheme; gratuity and compensation calculation; last drawn salary; Arbitrator\'s award; duty to act fairly; Lord Atkin\'s formula; labour disputes | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140 Gratuity Act (interpretation of \"wages and salary\" for last-drawn-salary calculation) | Download |
| 2024-11-07 | CA/HCC/0062/2024 |
Myrvin Priyantha Balasooriya (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Kidnapping of a minor; grave sexual abuse; guilty plea; sentence appeal; mandatory minimum sentence; judicial discretion to impose non-custodial sentence; Section 306 CCPA inapplicable to High Court; aggravating factors; prior convictions; delay in trial as mitigating factor (rejected) | Penal Code — Section 354 (kidnapping) Penal Code — Section 365(B)(2)(b), as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995, Act No. 29 of 1998, and Act No. 16 of 2006 (grave sexual abuse; mandatory minimum 7 years RI) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331 (basis of application to Court of Appeal) | Download |
| 2024-11-07 | CA/HCA/0004/2012 |
D.G. Mendis Appuhamy Vs. Lt. Gen. Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army & others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Habeas corpus; enforced disappearance/abduction; Article 141 Constitution; Chief Magistrate inquiry and report; failure to investigate; police negligence; custody transfer to Army without legal process; fundamental rights infringement; referral to Supreme Court under Article 126(3) | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 141 (habeas corpus jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal, including proviso for reference to Chief Magistrate for inquiry); Article 12 (fundamental right to equality, Chapter III); Article 126(3) (mandatory referral to Supreme Court upon prima facie evidence of fundamental rights infringement arising in the course of writ proceedings) | Download |
| 2024-11-07 | RII/0009/2022 |
Aluthwala Juwanwadu Sarath Ranjan Vs. Uththamawadu Kamal Garpasiri & others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Restitutio in integrum; revision; terms of settlement; consent decree; want of mutuality; Civil Procedure Code sections 91 and 408; declaration of title; prescriptive title; amicable partition; motion in writing requirement | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138(1) Civil Procedure Code, Section 91 (motion and written memorandum requirement), Section 408 (notification of settlement/compromise to court and entry of decree) | Download |
| 2024-11-05 | CA/HCC/0444/2017 |
Don Seemon Ralalage Shantha Premaratne (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Director-General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Bribery; soliciting and accepting gratification; MP/Deputy Minister accused; test of consistency and probability; belated evidence and imprecise dating of offence; succession of trial judges; demeanour of witnesses; Section 48 Judicature Act; adoption of evidence by successor judge; appellate deference to trial court\'s credibility findings | Bribery Act — Section 20(b)(iv) (soliciting gratification — count 1; accepting gratification — count 2) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331(1) (right of appeal); Section 165 (particulars as to time, place and person in a charge) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 (Court of Appeal\'s appellate jurisdiction) Judicature Act — Section 48 (continuation of proceedings before successor judge) | Download |
| 2024-11-05 | CA/HCC/0033/2023 |
Rajapakshe Arachchilage Piyasena alias Morpana (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Respondent)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Rape of a minor; statutory rape; credibility of child victim\'s testimony; inconsistent and contradictory evidence; corroborating witness contradictions inter se and per se; judgment delivered by judge who did not hear witnesses; demeanour and deportment; burden of proof; presumption of innocence; misdirection on burden of proof; appeal allowed — conviction set aside | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Article 331 [sic; likely Section 331] (right of appeal); Section 334 (referenced re: proviso, in quoted case law) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 (referenced re: proviso, in quoted case law); Article 13(5) (presumption of innocence as a fundamental right, per quoted case law) | Download |
| 2024-10-30 | CA/TAX/0047/2019 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue (Appellant) Vs. Fonterra Brands Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (Respondent)
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Tax Appeal Commission; royalty payment deduction; associated/closely connected persons; arm\'s length pricing; transfer pricing; Technical Know How and Communication Package licence | Tax Appeal Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 (as amended by Act No. 20 of 2013) — Section 11A, Section 11A(6) Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 (as amended) — Sections 25, 25(1)(b)(i), 26(1), 26(1)(m), 32, 32(5), 32(5)(a), 39, 82, 82(1)(a)-(b), 82(2), 104 | Download |
| 2024-10-30 | CA/WRT/0112/2024 |
Pothumulla Kankanamge Pathma Ranathunga (Petitioner) Vs. H.K.K.A Jayasundara (Commissioner General of Labour - Acting) and 4 Others (Respondents)
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Writ of prohibition; writ of certiorari; writ of mandamus; Article 140; Employees\' Provident Fund; nomination of beneficiary; suppression of material facts; uberrima fides; decree nisi; legal marriage; vague relief | Article 140 of the Constitution Civil Procedure Code — Section 605 Employees\' Provident Fund Act — Government Gazette No. 11,573 dated 31.10.1958, Part 3 Clause 8, Regulations 26(1)-(2) Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016 | Download |
| 2024-10-30 | CA/WRT/0505/2024 |
Chandra P. Withana (Petitioner) Vs. Divisional Secretary, Nuwaragam Palatha East and 3 Others (Respondents)
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Writ of certiorari; Article 140; State land; quit notice; alternative remedy; vindicatory action; unauthorized occupant; vague prayer/relief; ownership by request letter | Article 140 of the Constitution State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979 — Section 12 | Download |
| 2024-10-30 | CA/WRT/0299/2020 |
Koggala Koggodage Nihal Lakshan Sirisena Vs. Urban Council, Maharagama and Others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of mandamus; Article 140 Constitution; unauthorized building construction; encroachment on private access road; Urban Development Authority Act; statutory duty to enforce planning compliance; prescriptive easement; demolition order; procedural objections to mandamus — undated affidavit, demand requirement | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140 Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 — Section 28A | Download |
| 2024-10-29 | CA/WRT/0377/2018 |
Daffodil Hotels (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Excise and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola J. | Writ of certiorari; writ of prohibition; writ of mandamus; Article 140 Constitution; Excise Notification No. 902; FL-11 liquor license; distance rule for religious places and schools; natural justice — notification of complaints; legitimate expectation; conditional license | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140 Excise Notification No. 902 — Rules 13(g), 13(h), 20(c), 21 | Download |
| 2024-10-29 | CA/WRT/0228/2023 |
Dandeniye Kankanamalage Gamini Vs. Upali Kodikara (Chairman, Western Province Provincial Road Development Authority) & others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Prohibition; quit notice; government quarters; competent authority; writ of possession; Magistrate\'s Court proceedings; retired public officer accommodation | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Section 9, Government Quarters Recovery of Possession Act No. 7 of 1969 | Download |
| 2024-10-25 | CA/PHC/0184/2017 |
Munamalpe Gamage Dhamith Sameera Vs. Neranjan Srimantha Senadeera (Commissioner of Co-operative Development and Registrar, Central Province) and Others
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Writ of certiorari; Writ of mandamus; Co-operative Societies; appeal deposit; vires of subsidiary legislation; ratio decidendi vs. obiter dictum; stare decisis; cross-appeal by employer co-operative society; partial remittal of writ application | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provinces) Act No. 19 of 1990 — Section 11 Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 154P(6) Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972 — Sections 58(3), 59, 61(1), 61(2)(y) | Download |
| 2024-10-25 | CA/HCC/0360/2018 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Senanayakage Indika Ruwan
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Circumstantial evidence; alibi; notice of alibi; possession and control; proviso to Article 138; failure of justice; armed robbery; conspiracy; unchallenged evidence. | Penal Code — ss. 113B, 102, 380, Firearms Ordinance — s. 44(a), as amended, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — s. 241, s. 331(1), s. 436, s. 126A, Evidence Ordinance — s. 27 | Download |
| 2024-10-25 | CA/PHC/0102/2018 |
Prakash Anand Schafter Vs. Secretary and Enforcement Officer, Boralesgamuwa Urban Council & others
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Hon. M. Ahsan R. Marikar, J. | Writ of Mandamus; public duty vs. private dispute; local authority/Urban Council; wastewater discharge; standing of private party; statutory duty requirement | common law/administrative law principles regarding Mandamus | Download |
| 2024-10-25 | CA/WRT/0533/2019 |
Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka (Petitioner) Vs. Hon. Ravindra Samaraweera (Minister of Labour) & others (Respondents)
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; industrial arbitration award; judicial review vs. appeal distinction; Wednesbury unreasonableness; illegality, irrationality, procedural impropriety; jurisdiction to determine fundamental rights violations; laches in industrial disputes; discriminatory promotion; legitimate expectation; arbitrator\'s discretionary powers | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Articles 12(1), 126(1), 140; Industrial Disputes Act No. 53 of 1973 (as amended) — Section 17(1), Section 21 | Download |
| 2024-10-24 | RII/0044/2024 |
Abeydeera Arachchige Chalet Kamalawathie Vs. Galagedara Muthukuda Wickramasinghe Mudiyanselage Karunawathie (Substituted Plaintiff-Respondent)
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Restitutio-in-integrum; revision; execution of writ; ejectment/eviction; prescriptive possession; boundary demarcation; surveyor appointment; ex parte proceedings; deed of transfer vs. mortgage | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-10-24 | CA/TAX/0020/2022 |
Colombo Fort Land and Building PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. S. U. B. Karalliyadde, J. | questions of law; Assessor\'s reasons for assessment; Notice of Assessment; holding company vs. investment company; business income; dividend income exemption; double taxation; burden of proof in tax cases; strict construction of taxing | Section 11A, Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011 (as amended) Sections 3(a), 3(e), 63, 65, 163(3), 164, and 170(6), Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 (as amended) Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act, No. 9 of 2015 Section 529, Companies Act, No. 7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2024-10-24 | CA/TAX/0021/2022 |
Colombo Fort Land and Building PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. S. U. B. Karalliyadde, J. | Assessor\'s reasons for assessment; Notice of Assessment; holding company vs. investment company; business income; dividend income exemption; withholding tax credit; double taxation; burden of proof in tax cases; strict construction of taxing statutes | Section 11A, Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011 (as amended) Sections 3(a), 3(e), 63, 65, 163(3), 164, and 170(6), Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 (as amended) Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act, No. 9 of 2015 Section 529, Companies Act, No. 7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2024-10-23 | CA/HCC/0023/2019 |
Nalantha Sisira Kumara Madduma Patabendi (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Bribery; solicitation and acceptance of gratification; misjoinder of charges; curable irregularity; failure of justice; credibility of witnesses; dock statement; contradictions in testimony; appeal against conviction and sentence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331(1) (right of appeal); Sections 174, 175 (joinder of charges); Section 436 (irregularities not vitiating judgment absent failure of justice) Bribery Act — Section 16(b) (soliciting/accepting gratification); Section 19(c) (related offence); Section 26 (fine provision) | Download |
| 2024-10-23 | CA/WRT/0175/2020 |
Matarage Hemantha De Silva (deceased, substituted by Ravinda De Silva Matarage) & others Vs. Divisional Secretary, Habaraduwa & others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; disputed facts doctrine; alternative remedy (partition action); Sacred Land Gazette declaration; laches and delay; discretionary nature of writ relief; unexplained six-year delay | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Section 66, Primary Court Proceedings | Download |
| 2024-10-22 | CA/HCC/0382/2018 |
Sonnadaralage Chintaka Suranga (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Trafficking and possession of heroin; Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; dock statement; inter se and per se contradictions; chain of custody; Government Analyst Report; test of probability; benefit of doubt | - Section 331(1), Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (right of appeal) - Article 138, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Sections 54(A)(d) and 54(A)(b), Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) - Section 420, Code of Criminal Procedure Act (admission of Government Analyst Report) | Download |
| 2024-10-21 | CA/HCC/0185/2018 |
Selvaraj Wasantharani (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Possession of Heroin; drug trafficking acquittal; police detection and search; chain of custody; improbability of prosecution evidence; dock statement; life imprisonment; reasonable doubt standard; Government Analyst evidence; weight discrepancy | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Amendment Act No. 13 of 2004); Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Sections 331, 420. | Download |
| 2024-10-16 | CA/WRT/0108/2021 |
Professional Surveyors Association and 4 Others (Petitioners) Vs. Land Survey Council (Respondent)
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Writ of mandamus; writ of certiorari; writ of prohibition; Article 140; registration of surveyors; legitimate expectation; breach of statutory duty; arbitrary exercise of power; Rule of Law | Article 140, Article 75, Article 27, Article 28 of the Constitution, Survey Act No. 17 of 2002 — Sections 26, 37, 39, 39(1)-(4), 40, 40(1)-(3), Surveyors Ordinance — Sections 4, 6, Interpretation Ordinance No. 21 of 1901 — Section 4, Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2024-10-16 | CA/PHC/0086/2016 |
Pandiyan Punyarajah Vs. Competent Authority, Plantation Industries Monitoring Division, Ministry of Plantation Industries
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Revisionary jurisdiction of Provincial High Court; Article 154P(3) vs. Article 154P(4) Constitution; State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act; writ jurisdiction on state lands; ejectment order; Sinhala vs. English text of Constitution — Article 23; ejusdem generis; binding precedent and stare decisis | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provinces) Act No. 19 of 1990 — Section 11 Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Articles 154P(3), 154P(3)(b), 154P(4), 154P(4)(b), 138, 138(1), 23 State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, as amended — Sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 10(1), 10(2) Criminal Procedure Code — Sections 60, 61, 81, Chapter IX Agrarian Services Act — Sections 5, 9 | Download |
| 2024-10-16 | CA/WRT/0333/2015 |
Dinamithra Gedara Upali Ranasinghe Vs. Commissioner General of Lands and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola J. | Writ of certiorari; Writ of mandamus; Article 140 Constitution; Land Development Ordinance; nomination and cancellation of successor; permit holder; co-successor nomination; delay in seeking writ relief; ultra vires administrative decision | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140 Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935 — Sections 53, 54, 56(1), 58(1), 62(1), 75, 81, 83, 155 | Download |
| 2024-10-16 | CPA/0147/2022 |
Amarasinghe Mudalige Chandana Susantha Amarasinghe Vs. Bebina Hennadige Thusharika Fernando
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Hon. M. Ahsan R. Marikar, J. | Revision application; child maintenance; interim maintenance order; revisionary jurisdiction; Magistrate\'s Court order; husband and wife living apart; illegality shocking the conscience of the court | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 154P(6) read with Article 138 | Download |
| 2024-10-15 | CA/HCC/0094/2018 |
Mohammed Majeed Mohammed Nazar Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Trafficking of Heroin (Diacetylmorphine); Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; credibility of prosecution witnesses; contradictory police evidence; Government Analyst Report; benefit of the doubt; appeal against conviction and sentence; acquittal | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Sections 331(1), 420 Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 — Sections 54(A)(b), 54(A)(d) | Download |
| 2024-10-15 | CA/HCC/0440/2019 |
Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent) Vs. Wijemuni Madhura Manaranga De Silva (Accused-Appellant)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder; circumstantial evidence; confessional statement; section 127 statement; voir dire inquiry; voluntariness of confession; involuntary confession; motive; extramarital affair; subsequent conduct; forced entry; scene of crime investigation; demeanour findings; appellate deference. | Penal Code — s. 296 (murder), three counts Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — s. 331 (right of appeal), s. 127 (recording of statements/confessions by a Magistrate), s. 277 (manner of recording statements) Evidence Ordinance — s. 24 (irrelevance of confession induced by threat, inducement or promise), s. 3 | Download |
| 2024-10-14 | CA/WRT/0085/2023 |
Weerasekara Mudiyanselage Gedara Sanjeewa Bandara Abeykoon Vs. K.D. Bandula Jayasinghe (Land Commissioner General) & others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Land Development Ordinance succession; nominated successor; title cancellation; failure to succeed within six months; permit regularization; ultra vires administrative decision | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Sections 2 (\"Disposition\"), 19(4), 55, 68(2), 72, 74, 84, and the Third Schedule, Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935 (as amended) | Download |
| 2024-10-11 | CA/HCC/0332/2018 |
Mohomad Mansoor Mohomad Asmin v. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Possession of heroin; Section 54(A)(d) Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; life imprisonment; trial de novo; Section 241(1) and 241(2) Code of Criminal Procedure Act; trial in absentia; right to counsel; Article 13(3) of the Constitution; witness credibility; procedural irregularity; fair trial; retrial; acquittal on appeal | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Section 54(A)(d) (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984), Section 77(ii), Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331(1) (read with Article 138 of the Constitution), Section 241(1), Section 241(2), Section 420 Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 13(3), Article 138 | Download |
| 2024-10-11 | CA/PHC/0015/2021 |
Nalani Danawathi Wijethilaka Vs. Registrar and Commissioner of the Co-operative Development Department of the Southern Province and Others
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Writ of certiorari; Writ of mandamus; Co-operative Societies; appeal deposit; vires of subsidiary legislation; ratio decidendi vs. obiter dictum; stare decisis; collateral attack on vires in Provincial High Court | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provinces) Act No. 19 of 1990 — Section 11 Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 154P(6) Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972 — Sections 38(2), 58(3), 59, 61(1), 61(2)(y) | Download |
| 2024-10-11 | CPA/0129/2022 |
Weerasekaraarachchige Champika Niranjali Weerasekara Vs. Dadallage Thushara Roshan Thalhenawatte & others
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Hon. M. Ahsan R. Marikar, J. | Primary Courts\' Procedure; breach of peace; land possession dispute; section 66 application; identification of disputed land; revisionary jurisdiction; exceptional circumstances; private information; boundary dispute. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 (revisionary jurisdiction) Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 — s. 66(1) (institution of proceedings for breach of peace/land possession disputes); s. 66(1)(b) (institution by affidavit/private information) | Download |
| 2024-10-10 | CA/HCC/0126/2023 |
Mohomed Shaheer Mohomed Asmir (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General; Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Morawaka (Complainant-Respondents)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Statutory Rape ; substitution of charge from grave sexual abuse; delayed complaint; contradictions and omissions in victim testimony; corroboration by medical evidence; credibility of child sexual abuse survivor; dock statement; reasonable doubt standard | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138; Penal Code — Sections 365B(2)(a), 364(2). | Download |
| 2024-10-10 | CA/HCC/0169/2015 |
Kankanamage Jagathchandra Wijesinghe (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney-General (Respondent)
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Hon.K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Drug trafficking; possession of firearm and explosives; minimum mandatory sentence; sentence disparity between co-accused; guilty plea as mitigating factor; abuse of police office; medical fitness to serve sentence; abandonment of appeal against conviction | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act — Section 54A(b); Firearms Ordinance No. 33 of 1916 — Section 22(1), 22(3); Explosives Act No. 21 of 1956 — Sections 9(2), 27; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Sections 197(2), 303(1)(k), 331(1); Constitution — Article 138, Article 13(6). | Download |
| 2024-10-08 | CA/WRT/0396/2014 |
Antony Suresh Rajakumaran Muttiah Vs. Dr. (Ms) Saroja Wettasinghe (Directress, Department of National Archives) and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Writ of certiorari; writ of mandamus; Article 140; disputed facts; Cabinet Memorandum; discretionary power; Ombudsman recommendation; futility of mandamus; contractual balance payment | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-10-08 | CA/HCC/0003/2020 |
Don Sydney Manikka Hettiarachchi Vs. Hon. Attorney-General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Criminal misappropriation; offences against public property; pawning fraud; circumstantial evidence; conviction on partial/lesser sum; fine reduction; default sentence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331(1) , Section 283, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138, Offences Against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982 (as amended by Act No. 76 of 1988) — Section 5(1) , Penal Code — Section 386, Section 22 | Download |
| 2024-10-07 | CA/HCC/0082-0084/2023 |
Ulpagoda Pathiraarachchige Prince Neranjan Karunanayake & Another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder; sentencing appeal; section 297 first/second limb; knowledge vs. intention; sudden fight; exception 4 to murder; delayed medical treatment causing death; withdrawal of conviction appeal | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331(1), Penal Code — Section 140 ,146, 296,293, 294, [Exception 4],297,32 | Download |
| 2024-10-07 | CA/WRT/0362/2022 |
Ahamed Lebbe Uthumalebbe Vs. Hon. Harin Fernando (Minister of Tourism and Lands) & others (including Uthumalebbe Mohamed Ashraff, 7th Respondent)
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Writ of Prohibition; state land annual permit; long-term lease; relevant/irrelevant considerations; Wednesbury unreasonableness; disregard of court directions; personal costs order against public officer; consent to transfer land | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka State Lands Ordinance No. 08 of 1947 (as amended) Sections 53 and 106, Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935 (as amended) State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979 (as amended) | Download |
| 2024-10-04 | CA/WRT/0346/2020 |
Sehu Ismail Akbar Hassan and 2 Others (Petitioners) Vs. A. Bodaragama (Commissioner General of Excise) and 7 Others (Respondents)
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Writ of certiorari; Article 140; liquor licence FL07/FL08; distance restrictions from schools and religious places; Excise Department; laches; suppression of material facts; futility; boundary-to-boundary distance measurement | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-10-04 | CA/PHC/0064/2017 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Kingsly Charles Vs. Competent Authority, Manager/Controller, People\'s Estate Development Board & Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. M. Ahsan R. Marikar, J. | State land recovery of possession; ejectment; competent authority; notice to quit; permit/written authority to occupy; revisionary jurisdiction; discretionary remedy; identity of land not a matter for Magistrate; exceptional circumstances. | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 — s. 5(a),(b),(c) (form and issuance of notice to quit); s. 18 | Download |
| 2024-10-03 | CPA/0103/2024 |
Mohottige Chaminda Lalith Kumara Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station Weeraketiya & the Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Revision application; discretionary remedy; exceptional circumstances; fine converted to state cost; Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act; issuance of notice to Respondent | Article 138 read with Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution of Sri Lanka Section 5 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 Section 78(5) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act | Download |
| 2024-10-02 | CA/WRT/0092/2013 |
Ceylon Steel Corporation Limited (Petitioner) Vs. T. Piyasoma (The Arbitrator) and 45 Others (Respondents)
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Writ of certiorari; Article 140; Industrial Dispute Act; arbitral award; jurisdiction of Arbitrator; collective agreement validity; excess of jurisdiction; arbitral vs judicial power; delegation of functions | Article 140 of the Constitution Industrial Disputes Act — Sections 4(1), 6, 17(2), 19, 33(2), 48 | Download |
| 2024-10-01 | CA/HCC/0260/2020 |
Ilandaridevage Thilakaratne alias Samel Patti and Belandadeva Saman Kumara alias Saman Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder; attempted murder; grievous hurt; common intention; culpable homicide not amounting to murder; sudden fight and provocation; exceeding right of private defence; non-explanation of injuries on accused; omissions and contradictions in prosecution evidence; sentence variation on appeal | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331(1) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 Penal Code — Sections 32, 294 (Exception 4), 296, 297 (1st limb), 300, 315 Evidence Ordinance — Sections 33, 105 | Download |
| 2024-09-30 | CA/WRT/0384/2023 |
Abeykoon Mudiyanselage Mahinda Abeykoon (Petitioner) Vs. 1. Dinesh Gunawardena & others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Writ of Mandamus; Article 140; reinstatement as Chairman of Provincial Council; salary/compensation claim; disqualification upon conviction; delay in seeking relief; suppression of material facts (uberrima fides); necessary parties; premature application; discretionary nature of mandamus | Constitution of Sri Lanka — Articles 89, 91, 140 - Provincial Councils Act No. 42 of 1987 — Sections 3, 7(1), 7(2), 7(3) - Parliamentary Elections Act No. 1 of 1980/1981 — Section 66 (corresponding to Section 52 of the repealed Ceylon (Parliamentary Elections) Order in Council) - Penal Code (election-related violence conviction) - Code of Criminal Procedure — Section 303(7) | Download |
| 2024-09-30 | CA/WRT/0753/2023 |
Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited (LECO) Vs. B.K. Prabhath Chandrakeerthi (Commissioner of Labour) & others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Article 140; industrial arbitration award; mandatory security deposit; Commissioner-General certificate; condition precedent; ultra vires; bias; excess of mandate; delay in seeking relief; dismissal in limine | Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 140 - Industrial Disputes Act No. 14 of 1947 (as amended) — Sections 17(1), 24, 31DDDDD (introduced by Act No. 22 of 2022) | Download |
| 2024-09-30 | CPA/0083/2023 |
Tharindu Iranga Jayawardana v. Director, Criminal Investigation Department and Others
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Revision application; Article 138 Constitution; Article 154P Constitution; exceptional circumstances; contempt of court; territorial jurisdiction of Magistrate\'s Court; Judicature Act Section 55(1); Code of Criminal Procedure Section 9(b)(i); refusal to issue notice; ICCPR Act; Computer Crimes Act; press conference; Sinhala Rawaya organization | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138, Article 154P, Article 105(3) Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 (as amended by Act No. 16 of 1989), Section 55(1),Section 30, Section 55(1). Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 9(b)(i), Section 136(1) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act No. 56 of 2007 Penal Code, Sections 120, 291(a), 291(b) Computer Crimes Act No. 24 of 2007, Section 6 | Download |
| 2024-09-30 | CA/WRT/0821/2023 |
Namugoda Wijesinghe Atapattu Mudiyanselage Undawatte Keerthi Kumara Edward Weerasinghe & another Vs. Manusha Nanayakkara (Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment) and Others
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Hon.B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of mandamus; Article 140; Foreign Employment Agency licence; alternative remedy; prematurity; demand and refusal | Article 140 of the Constitution Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Act No. 21 of 1985 — Sections 31, 33(1), 37(1) | Download |
| 2024-09-27 | CA/WRT/0114/2018 |
H. M. Bandaranayake (Petitioner), substituted by .Dasanayaka Mudiyansela Gendara Sumanawathie Manike, & another Vs. Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka & others
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Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; Land Development Ordinance succession; nomination of successor; burden of proof; discretionary relief | - Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 140 - Land Development Ordinance — Sections 48A(1), 48A(2), 48A(3), 75 - Land Manual — Regulations 143, 144 - Mahaweli Authority Act No. 23 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-09-27 | CA/PHC/0046/2019 |
Land Reform Commission (Petitioner-Respondent-Respondent) Vs. Volter Stephen Gunarathne (Respondent-Petitioner-Appellant)
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne, J. | Appeal under Section 11, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provinces) Act; Article 154P(6); State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act; ejectment order; competent authority; quit notice; prescribed statutory Form; pending partition action; service of quit notice | - High Court of the Provinces (Special Provinces) Act No. 19 of 1990 — Section 11 - Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 154P(6) - State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1999 (as amended) — Sections 3(1), 3(4), 5, 9, 12, 13, 14(1), 14(2), 18(h), 18(l) - Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972 (as amended) — Section 51 - Evidence Ordinance — Section 114(d) | Download |
| 2024-09-27 | CA/HCC/0146/2020 |
Agampodi Sumith Silva v. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder; Section 296 Penal Code; culpable homicide not amounting to murder; Section 297 Penal Code; Exception 1 to Section 294 Penal Code; grave and sudden provocation; cumulative/continuing provocation; sustained provocation; non-jury trial; appeal under Section 331 Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 105 Evidence Ordinance; burden of proof on accused; Section 27(1) Evidence Ordinance; death sentence affirmed | Penal Code, Section 296, 297, 294, Exception 1 (grave and sudden provocation), Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331, Evidence Ordinance, Section 105, 27(1) | Download |
| 2024-09-27 | CA/HCC/0212/2018 |
Wanasinghe Mudiyanselage Wimalasena v. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder; Section 296 Penal Code; circumstantial evidence; non-jury trial; DNA evidence; chain of custody of productions; Section 27(1) Evidence Ordinance; recovery upon statement; dying declaration; Section 32(1) Evidence Ordinance; witness credibility; motive; death sentence affirmed | Penal Code, Section 296 — murder (charge) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331(1) — right of appeal Evidence Ordinance, Section 27(1) — statement leading to discovery/recovery of productions (knife, sarong, baniyan) Evidence Ordinance, Section 32(1) — relevancy of statements by a person since deceased as to circumstances of the transaction resulting in death (dying declaration) | Download |
| 2024-09-27 | CA/PHC/0214/2017 |
Saman Palitha Fernando Vs. Range Forest Officer, Galgamuwa & others
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Hon. M. Ahsan R. Marikar, J. | Forest Ordinance; confiscation of vehicle; third-party vehicle owner; revisionary jurisdiction of the High Court; exceptional circumstances; illegal felling of timber; unauthorised transport of timber; registered ownership; collusion to mislead court; Article 154P(6) appeal. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 154P(6) , Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-09-27 | CA/REV/0005/2021 |
Thambiraja Mahendran Vs. Alora Pharmaceuticals (Private) Limited & others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Revisionary jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal; exceptional circumstances; miscarriage of justice; ambiguous/unclear court order; striking off defendants; directors not personally liable on company agreement; Section 18 Civil Procedure Code; setting aside order and remitting for fresh hearing; Commercial High Court. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Articles 138 and 145 ,Civil Procedure Code, Section 753, Section 18 | Download |
| 2024-09-26 | CA/WRT/0577/2021 |
J.B. Gurusingh &others Vs. Engineering Council of Sri Lanka (ECSL) & others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Certiorari; Prohibition; Article 140 of the Constitution; ultra vires; Engineering Council of Sri Lanka Act No. 4 of 2017; engineering practitioner categories; mandatory registration circular; legitimate expectation; regulatory capture; discrimination/favouritism (IESL/IIESL); Government Gazette publication requirement; procedural fairness in rule-making | Article 140, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Article 126(3), Constitution (raised by Respondents as to fundamental-rights jurisdiction — argument not accepted) Sections 12, 13(e), 14, 39, 41 and Schedule A, Engineering Council, Sri Lanka Act No. 4 of 2017 | Download |
| 2024-09-25 | CA/HCC/0234/2023 |
Ambagahage Nihal Ranjith Emmanuwel Vs. AG
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Rape of minor; incest; section 364A Penal Code; defective indictment; bad character evidence; hearsay; dock statement; sanction of Attorney General; sentencing; credibility of child witness; discrepancy in place of incident; corroboration; sexual abuse. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — s. 331(1) (right of appeal) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 (appellate jurisdiction) Penal Code — s. 364(3) (punishment provision as per indictment); s. 364A(1) (definition of incest); s. 364A(3) (punishment for incest); s. 364A(4) (requirement of AG\'s written sanction for prosecution) | Download |
| 2024-09-25 | CA/WRT/0425/2022 |
Ihala Jawara Gedara Hema Malani (Petitioner) Vs. C.M. Karunarathna (Divisional Secretary) & others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 Constitution; Land Development Ordinance; nomination of successor; permit holder; grant registration; Wednesbury unreasonableness; illegality; irrationality; title devolution | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140 Land Development Ordinance — Sections 49, 51, 58, 60, 72, 87, Chapter VII, Third Schedule Rule 1(d)(i) Land Development Ordinance (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2022 — amending Third Schedule Rule 1(d)(i) | Download |
| 2024-09-24 | CPA/0142/2023 |
The Attorney General Vs. Jeewaka Hemal Edirisinghe & others
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Revision application; Illegal deposit-taking; Finance Business Act; Retrospective application of penal statute; Repeal and savings clause; Preliminary objections; Discharge of accused; Alter ego principle; Defective indictment; Presidential Commission of Inquiry | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 174 Penal Code — Section 113(a)(1) Finance Business Act No. 42 of 2011 — Section 2(4); Section 53(1); Section 56(1); Section 71(1), (2) (repeal and savings) Finance Companies Act No. 78 of 1988 — Section 2; Section 38 (repealed) | Download |
| 2024-09-24 | CA/HCC/0048-0049/2021 |
Wellawatte Arachchige Kalyanasiri & another Vs. AG
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Forgery; aiding and abetting; impersonation of land owners; sales agreement; attesting witness; unreliable witness; material omissions in evidence; contradictory evidence; benefit of the doubt; acquittal on appeal | Section 331, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (right of appeal from High Court conviction) Forgery (aiding and abetting) — specific Penal Code section not identified on the face of the judgment | Download |
| 2024-09-24 | CA/WRT/0260/2023 |
Koggala Hewage Thushara Priyanjith Kusum Seana (Petitioner) Vs. Roshan Ranasinghe (Minister of Sports) and 10 others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Writ of Certiorari; Article 140 Constitution; alternative remedy doctrine; National Gymnastic Association election; Independent Election Committee; Sports Regulations appeal procedure; Gazette rescission; futility of relief; document not produced before court | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140, Sports Law / Regulations — Gazette Extraordinary No. 2085/56 dated 22.09.2018 | Download |
| 2024-09-19 | CA/WRT/0194/2017 |
Suraiya Akbarally & others Vs. Urban Development Authority
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Writs of Certiorari, Mandamus and Prohibition; Article 140; Preliminary Planning Clearance (PPC); Development Permit; Special Primary Residential Zone; City of Colombo Development Plan; ultra vires; delegated authority; retrospective rezoning; judicial review of planning decisions | - Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 140 - Urban Development Authority Act — Sections 3, 8(G), 8(H), 8J(1), 8J(3), 23(5) | Download |
| 2024-09-19 | CA/RII/0030/2023 |
Mohamed Muneer Yoosuf (Defendant-Petitioner-Petitioner) Vs. Lanka Marine Services (Private) Limited (Plaintiff-Respondent-Respondent)
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Hon.R. Gurusinghe, J. | Restitutio in Integrum; Revision; Article 138(1) Constitution; ex-parte judgment; Section 839 Civil Procedure Code; Section 86(2A) Civil Procedure Code; laches; fiscal report; break-open notice; declaration of title; ejectment | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138(1) Civil Procedure Code — Section 839 Civil Procedure Code — Section 86(2A) Civil Procedure Code (Amendment) Act No. 53 of 1980 | Download |
| 2024-09-18 | CA/COC/0006/2020 |
Adambarage Desmond Chathuranga De Alwis Vs. AG
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J.; Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J.;Hon. Mayadunne Corea J. | Contempt of Court; Article 105(3) of the Constitution; scandalizing the court; false and malicious accusations of bribery against sitting judges; social media publication; website administrator liability; inquiry in absentia; absconding respondent; suo motu jurisdiction; proof beyond reasonable doubt; criminal character of contempt | Article 105(3), Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Court of Appeal\'s power to punish for contempt of itself) Contempt of Court, Tribunal or Institution Act No. 8 of 2024 | Download |
| 2024-09-18 | CA/WRT/0641/2021 |
Kavirathne Gamage Jayatilake (Petitioner) Vs. D.D.K. Gamage (Commissioner of Lands) & others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Prohibition; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 Constitution; Land Development Ordinance; permit cancellation; Quit Notice; State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act; ultra vires; bad faith; statutory duty to follow directions | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140 Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935 (as amended) — Sections 4, 20A, 106 State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 (as amended) — Section 3 | Download |
| 2024-09-13 | CA/HCC/0166/2016 |
Jagath Premalal Senanayake (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder; jury trial; verdict announcement irregularity; fair trial (Article 13(3)); dock statement; dying declaration; Section 27(1) recovery; misdirection of jury; culpable homicide not amounting to murder; standard of proof | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Sections 234(4), 331, 334(1), 436 - Penal Code — Section 296 (Murder) - Evidence Ordinance — Sections 27(1), 32(1), 136 - Constitution of Sri Lanka — Articles 13(3), 138 - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) — Article 14(1) - Universal Declaration of Human Rights — Article 10 - European Convention on Human Rights — Article 6 | Download |
| 2024-09-13 | CA/PHC/0276/2019 |
Commissioner of Labour, Department of Labour, Kalutara (Complainant-Respondent-Respondent) Vs. Rammuni Thilak Udayashantha (Respondent-Petitioner-Appellant)
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne, J. | Appeal under Section 11, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provinces) Act; Article 154P(6); Employees Provident Fund Act; Section 38(2) certificate; double jeopardy; wrong provision cited in caption; new ground of appeal; revisionary jurisdiction; particulars required in EPF certificate | - High Court of the Provinces (Special Provinces) Act No. 19 of 1990 — Section 11 - Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 154P(6) (erroneously cited as 154G(6)) - Employees Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 (as amended) — Section 38(2) - Evidence Ordinance — Sections 106, 114(f) | Download |
| 2024-09-13 | CPA/0042/2024 |
Marasinghe Pedige Thushara Kumarasir Vs. Nalaka Wickramasinghe Senanayake, Senior Superintendent of Police – I, Gampaha & others
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Revision; Article 138 of the Constitution; Prevention of Money Laundering Act; freezing order; seizure of property distinguished from freezing order; receiver, appointment of; locus standi; exceptional circumstances; abuse of process; misrepresentation of facts to court; discretionary remedy | Article 138, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (revisionary jurisdiction) Section 364, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Section 431(1), Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (procedure for seizure of property and reporting to Magistrate) | Download |
| 2024-09-13 | CA/PHC/0047/2019 |
Plantation Management Monitoring Division & others Vs. Dasanayakalage Karunaratne alias David Singno
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Hon. M. Ahsan R. Marikar, J. | Recovery of possession of State land; ejectment; quit notice; registered post service; revisionary jurisdiction; discretionary remedy; competent authority; vague schedule; title/deeds dispute; substitution of party. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 read with Article 154P(6) (appellate jurisdiction over Provincial High Court orders) State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 — s. 3(3) (deemed service of quit notice sent by registered post) | Download |
| 2024-09-13 | CA/WRT/0004/2020 |
Kudage Yasanthi Jayasekera (Deceased Petitioner), substituted by Vidanalage Premarathna (Substituted Petitioner) Vs. Land Reform Commission
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Hon. M. Ahsan R. Marikar, J. | Writ of Mandamus; Writ of Prohibition; Article 140 Constitution; Land Reform Commission; deed of transfer; legitimate expectation; Wednesbury unreasonableness; administrative delay; boundary dispute | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140 | Download |
| 2024-09-12 | CA/HCC/0041/2022 |
Dandeniya Arachchige Priyantha Vs. AG
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Grave sexual abuse; child sexual abuse victim; Section 365B(2)(b) Penal Code; judgment written by succeeding judge; adoption of evidence; Section 283(1) CCPA; Section 48 Judicature Act; dock statement; variance between charge and evidence; Section 166 CCPA; immaterial discrepancy; appeal dismissed | Section 331(1), Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (right of appeal) Article 138, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Section 365B(1) and 365B(2)(b), Penal Code (grave sexual abuse) Section 363, Penal Code (rape — referenced by way of contrast in defining grave sexual abuse) Section 283(1), Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (judgment to be written by the judge who heard the case) | Download |
| 2024-09-12 | CA/RII/0065/2024 |
Hetti Appu Pathirennehelage Charlis Appuhamy
Vs. Bodahennadige Indrani Sepalika & others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Restitutio in integrum; Article 138 of the Constitution; Section 753 Civil Procedure Code; extraordinary remedy; remedy of last resort; alternative remedy available; failure to appeal to Supreme Court; negligence/laches bar to relief; Justus error; notary-executed deed; refusal to issue notice | Section 753, Civil Procedure Code Article 138, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Section 5A and 5C, High Courts of Provinces (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act No. 54 of 2006 | Download |
| 2024-09-12 | CA/WRT/0049/2021 |
Noordheen Adambawa Vs. R. Senthil, Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Horowpothana & others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; Land Development Ordinance; permit succession; legitimate expectation; laches and delay; discretionary remedy; devolution of title on death of permit-holder; Third Schedule LDO | Article 140, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Sections 49, 51, 68, 69–71 (repealed by Act No. 16 of 1969), 72, and Third Schedule (Rules 1, 2, 4), Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-09-11 | CA/HCC/0016/2018 |
Ganegamage Sarath Samarajeeva and Kirinde Dissanayake Indra Kumari v. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Grievous hurt; acid attack; Section 317 Penal Code; visual identification; single eye witness; witness credibility; common intention; Section 32 Penal Code; dock statement; joint liability; compensation order; sentence pending appeal | Penal Code, Section 317 — voluntarily causing grievous hurt by means of a corrosive substance (charge) Penal Code, Section 32 — common intention (joint liability) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331(1) — right of appeal (read with Article 138 of the Constitution) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138 — appellate jurisdiction | Download |
| 2024-09-11 | CA/HCC/0170/2019 |
Amukotuwe Gedara Kamal Nishantha alias Mahaththaya v. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Trafficking and possession of heroin; life imprisonment; fair trial; judicial questioning of witnesses; Section 165 Evidence Ordinance; child witness; excessive judicial intervention; Article 13(3) Constitution; justice must be seen to be done; acquittal on appeal; retrial not ordered | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) — trafficking and possession of heroin (charges) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331 — right of appeal Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 420 — admission of Government Analyst Report without requiring the analyst as a witness | Download |
| 2024-09-06 | CPA/0133/2023 |
The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) Vs. Mohamed Jauffer Irshad Rumy alias Rumy Jauffer
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction; exceptional circumstances; preliminary objections; maintainability of indictment; Bribery Act; CIABOC; jurisdiction of the High Court; retrospective application of amending legislation; composition/quorum of the Commission; definition of \"public servant\" and \"scheduled institution\"; conspiracy and aiding and abetting; Judicature Act — waiver of jurisdictional objection. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138, Bribery Act No. 11 of 1954 (as amended), Section 70 , Section 90 , Interpretation Ordinance, Section 6(3) | Download |
| 2024-09-06 | CA/WRT/0120/2023 |
A.S. Amarasinghe (Petitioner) Vs.Tertiary and Vocational Educational Commission and 23 others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 Constitution; interview panel decision; internal candidate qualifications; jurisdictional error; error of law on the face of the record; failure of natural justice; salary scale classification | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140 | Download |
| 2024-09-05 | CA/INJ/0003/2024 |
Petitioner: Spectrum Pharmatech Lanka (Private) Limited Vs. State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Interim injunction; Article 143; arbitration clause; status quo; irreparable harm; Development and Management Agreement; Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Zone; Zone Developer; notice of arbitration; appointment of arbitrator; Commercial High Court. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 143 (application to Court of Appeal in aid of arbitration/injunctive relief) | Download |
| 2024-09-05 | CA/WRT/0740/2023 |
Rohan D\'Alwis (Petitioner) Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board & others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 Constitution; Sri Lanka Electricity Act; disputed ownership; temporary electricity connection; ultra vires; Wednesbury unreasonableness; dispute resolution procedure; Public Utilities Commission | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140 Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No. 20 of 2009 — Section 25(1); Section 39(1), (2), (3); Section 53 | Download |
| 2024-09-04 | CA/WRT/0491/2023 |
W.A.V. Warnakulasooriya Vs. M.M.P.K. Mayadunne Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Highways & others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; suspension from public employment; charge sheet; Establishments Code applicability; project-based/contract employee vs. public officer; political candidacy of public officers; legitimate expectation; natural justice; laches (raised, not upheld); reinstatement and back wages | Article 140, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Establishments Code | Download |
| 2024-09-03 | CA/WRT/0466/2019 |
Geekiyana Kankanamalage Eric Lushan Bandara Alahakoon Vs. Acting Inspector General of Police & others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus; Article 140; disciplinary inquiry; Preliminary Investigating Officer; constitutional ouster clause (Article 61A, Article 155C); Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT); National Police Commission (NPC); 20th and 21st Amendments to the Constitution; Establishment Code disciplinary procedure; delegated disciplinary authority | - Constitution of Sri Lanka — Articles 61A, 155C, 155L, 126(1); 20th and 21st Amendments - Establishment Code, Volume II, Chapter XLVIII — Clauses 1:1:7, 6:1, 6:2, 13:1 - Motor Traffic Act (reference to original charge) | Download |
| 2024-09-03 | CA/HCC/0048/2023 |
Siriwardena Kankanamge Manjula Kumara v. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Section 364(1) Penal Code; medical evidence vs. ocular testimony; contradictions and omissions; corroboration of sex offence victim\'s evidence; credibility of prosecutrix; consent defence; appeal against conviction dismissed; sentence affirmed | Section 331, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (right of appeal) Section 364(1), Penal Code (rape) Section 363 (second explanation, as amended), Penal Code — evidence of physical resistance/injury is not essential to prove absence of consent | Download |
| 2024-09-03 | CA/HCC/0039/2020 |
Nagaratnam Nagalectchami alias Rajeswari v. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Possession and trafficking of heroin; life imprisonment; contradictions and omissions; dock statement; rejection of dock statement; informant credibility; separately sealed parcels; Government Analyst evidence; proof beyond reasonable doubt; appellate deference to trial judge\'s findings | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 154(P) — appellate jurisdiction (read with Section 331(1) CCP) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331(1) — right of appeal (Underlying trial charges: possession and trafficking of heroin — specific statutory provision under the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance not stated in judgment text) | Download |
| 2024-09-02 | CA/WRT/0135/2020 |
R.S. Jameel and 40 others (Petitioners) Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa (Minister of Finance) and 19 others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 Constitution; vehicle registration; Motor Traffic Act; legitimate expectation; Cabinet decision; assembled vehicles using used parts; ultra vires; unreasonable and arbitrary administrative action | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140 Motor Traffic Act — Section 241 (and Section 241(5)) Motor Traffic (Amendment) Act No. 08 of 2009 — Section 72 | Download |
| 2024-08-30 | CA/TAX/0043/2023 |
WNS Global Services (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K.B. Wijeratne, J. | Stated Case; question of law; income tax exemption; Board of Investment agreement; special law vs. general law; concessionary tax rate; time-barred determination; delegation of authority; Carltona principle; acknowledgment of appeal; statutory interpretation | Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 (as amended) — Sections 7, 11A, 11A(6) Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 (as amended): Section 13(ddd), 48C (as introduced by Amendment Act No. 18 of 2013), 163(3) | Download |
| 2024-08-30 | CA/HCC/0244/2016 |
The Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent) Vs. Bomiriyage Lakshman Ranganath Gomez (2nd Accused-Appellant)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder; Robbery; Circumstantial evidence; Section 27 Evidence Ordinance; Dock statement; Dock identification; Section 27 statement/discovery; Juvenile offender (16-year-old at time of offence); Acquittal on appeal; Ellenborough Dictum | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331(1) (right of appeal); Section 241 (trial in absentia) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 Penal Code — Section 296 read with Section 32 (murder); Section 380 (robbery); Section 394 (retention of stolen property) Evidence Ordinance — Section 27 (statements leading to discovery of facts | Download |
| 2024-08-29 | CA/BAL/0079/2024 |
Ummu Yekeena Samsudeen Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Narcotic Bureau, Colombo 01
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Bail application; Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; exceptional circumstances; trafficking of Heroin; illegal detention; remand; Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended by Act No. 41 of 2022): Section 83(2) — bail restriction where pure quantity of Heroin is 10 grams or above; bail only by Court of Appeal in exceptional circumstances | Download |
| 2024-08-29 | CA/WRT/0392/2020 |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Palitha Vs. Public Service Commission and 21 Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; ouster clause; Article 61A; Public Service Commission jurisdiction; natural justice; ultra vires; recruitment eligibility; doctrine of colourability; judicial review | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka: Article 140 Article 61A (ouster clause) Article 59 Article 126 Article 57(1) | Download |
| 2024-08-29 | CA/WRT/0291/2020 |
Nihal Munasinghe (Petitioner) Vs. P.M.H. Priyadharshani (Commissioner General of Land Title Settlement) and 5 Others (Respondents)
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; Title Registration Act; 1st class title certificate; Delay and laches; Discretionary remedy | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 Title Registration Act No. 21 of 1998 – Sections 12, 14 | Download |
| 2024-08-29 | CA/WRT/0193/2019 |
H. P. D. Nayanathilake Ranasinghe and 5 others (Petitioners) Vs. Tea Small Holding Development Authority and 27 others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 Constitution; Interview panel bias; Irrational mark allocation; Ultra vires; Promotion appointments; Improperly constituted panel; Conflict of interest; Disciplinary inquiry member; State corporation appointments | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140 | Download |
| 2024-08-29 | CA/WRT/0122/2017 |
M. G. Indika Mahawatta (Petitioner) Vs. The Public Service Commission and 43 others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Writ of Prohibition; Article 140 Constitution; Article 61A ouster clause; Public Service Commission; Administrative Appeals Tribunal; Disciplinary inquiry; Natural justice; Bias; Nemo judex in causa sua; Cabinet of Ministers delegated authority; Procedural fairness | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140; Article 61A (as introduced by the Seventeenth Amendment); Article 59; Article 126 | Download |
| 2024-08-29 | CA/WRT/0237/2017 |
Vidana Gamachchige Misy Vs. W.H.D. Shamali & others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Prohibition; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 Constitution; Agrarian Development Act; Ande cultivator; Eviction of tenant cultivator; Ownership dispute; Land Reform Commission; Ultra vires; Delay in filing writ application; Jurisdiction of Provincial High Court | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140 Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 — Section 2; Section 2(2); Section 2(3)(a),(b); Section 2(4); Section 8(1); Section 53(6) | Download |
| 2024-08-28 | CPA/0123/2023 |
Provincial Road Development Authority of the Western Province Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Maharagama & others
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction; Article 138 of the Constitution; public nuisance; conditional order — requirement of clarity and enforceability; drainage/rainwater dispute; Magistrate\'s power to suspend own conditional order; balance of convenience; procedural standing under s.98(2) CCPA | Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 138 (revisionary jurisdiction); Article 154P (High Court appellate/revisionary jurisdiction) Code of Criminal Procedure Act — s.98(1)(a), s.98(2), s.100(2), s.101 Penal Code — s.185 (referenced within s.100(2) CCPA extract) | Download |
| 2024-08-28 | CA/HCC/0089/2020 |
Nambukaragamage Nandasena alias M.P. Nandasiri (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Grave sexual abuse; wrongful adoption of evidence across two separate indictments; rape vs. grave sexual abuse — differing evidentiary ingredients; right to fair trial; natural justice; retrial — discretion to refuse; actus curiae neminem gravabit; passage of time as bar to retrial | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — s.331 Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 138 | Download |
| 2024-08-27 | CA/HCC/0162/2022 |
Weerappa Sidren alias Suren (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder; Appeal against conviction; Child witness testimony; Eyewitness testimony; Contradictions and omissions; Motive; Section 27(1) discovery statement; Equality of arms; Non-jury trial; Dock statement | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 331(1) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 Penal Code – Section 296 Evidence Ordinance – Section 27(1) | Download |
| 2024-08-27 | CA/HCC/0147/2019 |
Jayasekara Vidanapathirana Piyadasa alias Kadira (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Respondent)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Murder; confession recorded by a Magistrate under s.127 CPC; voluntariness of confession; admissibility; presumption of genuineness vs. voluntariness; corroboration by circumstantial evidence; dock statement — allegation of torture; delayed prosecution (27-year gap) | Penal Code — s.296 (murder) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — s.127, s.127(3), Article 331(1) (appeal) Evidence Ordinance — s.24 (confession caused by inducement/threat/promise — irrelevant), s.79, s.80, s.80(3) (presumption as to genuineness of judicially recorded documents) | Download |
| 2024-08-27 | CA/HCC/0185/2023 |
Suren Maduranga Vidanapathirana (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Possession and trafficking of heroin; Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act; conviction in absentia (accused absconded during trial); unchallenged evidence in cross-examination; benefit of the doubt — reasonable vs. flimsy doubt; mistaken-identity defence; Government Analyst evidence | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act — s.54B (possession and trafficking) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — s.283, s.331 Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 138(1) High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 — s.11(1) | Download |
| 2024-08-26 | CA/HCC/0052/2022 |
Mohammad Abdul Cader Mohammad Siththar (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Kidnapping of a minor; grave sexual abuse; child victim testimony — credibility and delayed disclosure; corroboration; history given to Judicial Medical Officer — evidentiary weight; dock statement — evidentiary value; discrepancies vs. material contradictions; suspended sentence — statutory bar; Article 138 proviso — no reversal absent prejudice | Penal Code — s.354 (kidnapping), s.365B(2)(b) (grave sexual abuse, as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Acts No. 22 of 1995 and No. 20 of 1998) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — s.331 (appeal), s.303(2)(b)&(d) (bar on suspended sentence), s.335(2)(b) (appellate power to vary sentence) Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 138 and its proviso | Download |
| 2024-08-09 | CA/WRT/0518/2024 |
Warnakulasuriya Wijesinghe Chathura Manaram Perera Gunathilake Vs. Officer in Charge, Public Complaints Division, CID and Katukolihe Gamage Saman Avantha Kariyawasam
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of Prohibition; Article 140 of the Constitution; judicial review; interim relief; notice to respondents; Attorney General as necessary party; anticipatory bail; imminent threat of arrest; abuse of process | Constitution — Article 140 Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 — Clause 2, Clause 2(1) Penal Code — Sections 388, 389, 400 Code of Criminal Procedure Act — Sections 32(1)(b), 124 Court of Appeal Notice No. 01/2024 | Download |
| 2024-08-09 | CA/WRT/0163/2021 & CA/WRT/0288/2021 |
Ceylon Electricity Board Technological Engineers and Superintendents Union and Others (Petitioners) Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and 30 Others (Respondents)
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Writ of Prohibition; Article 140 of the Constitution; Scheme of Recruitment and Promotion (SORP); Alternative remedy; Industrial dispute; Collective Agreement; Public duty vs. contractual duty; Judicial review | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 Ceylon Electricity Board Act No. 17 of 1969 (as amended) – Section 12K Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950 (as amended) – Sections 3, 11 | Download |
| 2024-08-09 | CA/PHC/0028/2018 |
Giridage Sirisena and 2 others (Petitioner-Appellants) Vs. Society Co-operative Registrar and Commissioner of Co-operative Development and 13 others
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Hon. M. Ahsan R. Marikar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Provincial High Court appeal under Article 154(G)(6); Co-operative society dispute; Arbitrator\'s decision; Excessive jurisdiction; Unreasonableness; Natural justice; Appeal vs. review distinction; Judicial review | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 154(G)(6); Article 138 | Download |
| 2024-08-08 | CA/HCC/0144/2022 |
The Attorney General (Complainant-Appellant) Vs. Kandiah Thaneshwaram and Antony Wasantha Kumara Uma Maheshwaram (Accused-Respondents)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Discharge of accused; Trial adjournment; Absent prosecution witness; Judicial discretion; Premature termination of trial; Natural justice; Trafficking and possession of heroin; Abetment; Appeal by Attorney General | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 331(1) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) – Sections 54(A)(b), 54(A)(d) | Download |
| 2024-08-08 | CA/TAX/0037/2022 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue (Appellant) Vs. Attune Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (Respondent)
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Case stated; Tax Appeals Commission; Preliminary objection; Time bar; Mandatory vs. directory provisions; Invocation of jurisdiction clause; Transmission of case stated; Tax exemption; State as privileged suitor | Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, as amended by Act No. 20 of 2013 — Section 7(1)(a); Section 10; Section 11A(1), (2), (3), (6) Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 — Section 13(ddd) (tax exemption); Section 165(1) (appeal to CGIR, 30-day limit with extension proviso); Section 170(2) (transmission of case stated) | Download |
| 2024-08-07 | CA/HCC/0008/2019 |
Iguruwaththa Gedara Senarathne Ranathunga alias Gamini (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder; child homicide; circumstantial evidence; compartmentalization of evidence; expert/medical evidence; burden of proof; general exceptions; Evidence Ordinance; misdirection; failure of justice proviso; appeal dismissed | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331 Penal Code — Section 296 (murder); general exceptions provisions Evidence Ordinance — Section 105 (burden of proving exceptions) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 | Download |
| 2024-08-07 | CA/WRT/0593/2021 |
Rev. Saliya Ashokapura Nanda (Petitioner) Vs. University of Kelaniya and 25 Others (Respondents)
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; Legitimate expectation; Natural justice; Procedural fairness; Arbitrary decision-making; Marking scheme; Overqualification; Public university recruitment | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 | Download |
| 2024-08-05 | CA/WRT/0613/2021 |
Wahalathantrige Don Lakhnath Wijesinghe (Petitioner) Vs. Sri Lanka Tea Board and 17 Others (Respondents)
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; Preliminary objection; Alternative remedy; Exhaustion of remedies; Disciplinary inquiry; Uberrima fides; Suppression of material facts; Application dismissed in limine | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 Establishment Code, Volume II | Download |
| 2024-08-02 | CA/HCC/0334/2019 |
Liyanage Susil Prematilaka alias Thilaka (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder; Circumstantial evidence; Fingerprint evidence; Expert opinion; Chain of evidence; Section 27(1) recovery; Dock statement; Failure to explain incriminating evidence; Appeal against conviction | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Sections 331(1), 420 Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 Penal Code – Section 296 Evidence Ordinance – Sections 45, 27(1) | Download |
| 2024-08-01 | CA/HCC/0197/2017 |
Amadoru Kuppathige Suranga Lakmal (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Criminal appeal; grave sexual abuse; failure to give reasons; analysis of evidence; contradictions and omissions; credibility of witnesses; fair trial; presumption of innocence; reasonable doubt; acquittal; retrial declined due to delay | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Article 331(1) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138(1), Article 13(3) Penal Code — grave sexual abuse | Download |
| 2024-08-01 | CA/HCC/0241/2023 |
Samarawickrama Liyanage Nandasena (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Officer in Charge of Police, Akuressa (Complainant-Respondents)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Murder; circumstantial evidence; withholding of first information; missing witness; adverse presumption; Section 114(f) Evidence Ordinance; Section 27(1) discovery statement; unreasonable burden on accused; fair trial; acquittal | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Article 331 Evidence Ordinance — Section 27(1) (discovery statement), Section 114 (presumptions), Section 114(f) (adverse inference for withholding evidence) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 13(3) (fair trial) Supreme Court Rules 1988 — Rule 52 (duty of prosecuting counsel to disclose matters affecting fair trial) | Download |
| 2024-08-01 | CA/WKF/0002/2023 |
Abdul Raheem Mohamed Mudassir and 7 Others (Petitioners) Vs. Mohamed Munawwar Mohamed Mushtaf and 4 Others (Respondents)
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Injunction; Article 143 of the Constitution; Court of First Instance; Wakfs Board; Trustees; Instrument of appointment; Mosque administration; Preliminary objection; Prima facie case; Irreparable loss | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 143 Muslim Mosques and Charitable Trust or Wakfs Act No. 51 of 1956 (as amended) – Sections 14(1), 14(1A), 14(2), 14(3), 14(4), 15A Judicature Act – Section 2 | Download |
| 2024-08-01 | CPA/0081/2021 |
Wasala Herat Mudiyanselage Manel Kapukotuwa (Virtual Complainant-Petitioner) Vs. Rev. Yogaraj Steven (Respondent-Appellant-Respondent) &others
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction; Article 138 of the Constitution; public nuisance; noise pollution; \"public place\" definition; religious institutions and freedom of worship; Code of Criminal Procedure Act — conditional orders; Central Environmental Authority Act; secular approach to public nuisance | Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 138 (revisionary jurisdiction); Article 154P (High Court appellate/revisionary jurisdiction) Code of Criminal Procedure Act — s.98(1)(a), s.98(2), s.98(4) (\"public place\"), s.101(3) Penal Code — s.261 (public nuisance) Central Environmental Authority Act No. 47 of 1980 (as amended by Act No. 56 of 1988 and No. 53 of 2000) — s.23A, s.23P, s.23Q, s.23R Police Ordinance, 1865 — s.90 (referenced in cited case) | Download |
| 2024-08-01 | CA/RII/0049/2024 |
Jayamaha Mudalige Don Disal Sugath Priyankara Vs. Jayamaha Mudalige Don Anthony Apollinaris and Jayamaha Mudalige Don Mark Lucien Prasad & others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Restitutio in Integrum; Revision; Article 138 Constitution; Primary Courts\' Procedure Act; Breach of peace; Possession dispute; Section 66(1) information report; Section 68 possession determination; Extraordinary jurisdiction; Delay in proceedings | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 — Section 66(1) (information report); Section 66(b) (private application); Section 68 (possession where no dispossession within two months) | Download |
| 2024-07-31 | CA/WRT/0398/2023 |
Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (Petitioner) Vs. Manusha Nanayakkara, MP (Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment) and Others (Respondents)
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari — Article 140 Constitution — industrial arbitration award — salary scale placement — cadre vacancy — lex non cogit ad impossibilia — estoppel — clean hands doctrine — back wages — legitimate expectation — industrial dispute | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950 (as amended), Section 31DDDDD(1), 20(2)(b), 4(1), 17(1)/ 24, Establishment Code, Chapter VIII | Download |
| 2024-07-31 | CA/TAX/0007/2022 |
Ceylinco Leasing Corporation Ltd (Appellant) Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue (Respondent)
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Hon. S. U. B. Karalliyadde, J. | Case stated — income tax — finance lease vs operating lease — Sthaana Vaasi Financing Portfolio — Participation Agreement — derecognition of financial asset — economic substance over legal form — profits and income — res judicata in tax matters — estoppel — double taxation — burden of proof | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Section 170 (case stated to Court of Appeal) and Section 170(6) (Court\'s opinion on questions of law) Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Section 3(a) (definition of \"profits and income\") Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Section 11A (case stated procedure) and Section 11A(6) (powers of the Court of Appeal on a case stated) Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Section 7(1) (determination of appeals by the TAC) Sri Lanka Accounting Standard LKAS 32 – Financial Instruments: Presentation (definition of financial asset) | Download |
| 2024-07-31 | CA/WRT/0294/2023 |
Dilini Nadehani Dissanayake Vs. G.D. Keerthi Gamage, Commissioner General of Lands & others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Prohibition; Article 140 of the Constitution; Land Development Ordinance; nomination of successor; Section 60 registration requirement; illegality; irrationality; Wednesbury unreasonableness; judicial review; ultra vires | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140 Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935 (as amended) | Download |
| 2024-07-30 | CPA/0025/2023 |
Thebuwana Achaarige Chandrakanthi (Accused-Petitioner) v. The Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Revision; preliminary objection; jurisdiction; cheating; Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act; Attorney General\'s power to indict; summary offence; Generalia Specialibus non Derogant; revisionary jurisdiction | Penal Code – Sections 398, 403 Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No. 2 of 1990 (as amended by Act No. 9 of 1994) – Section 25(1) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 393(7) Judicature Act – Section 9(1) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 | Download |
| 2024-07-26 | CPA/0005/2023 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Basnayakelage Nimal Pathmasiri alias Basnayake (3rd Accused-Petitioner)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Revision; Article 138 of the Constitution; exceptional circumstances; Section 241 Code of Criminal Procedure Act; trial in absentia; disparity in sentence; guilty plea; discretionary remedy; robbery; unlawful assembly | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 (revision) Penal Code – Sections 32 (common intention), 141 (unlawful assembly), 146 (rioting), 383 (robbery) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Sections 241, 241(3) (trial and inquiry in absentia) | Download |
| 2024-07-25 | CA/HCC/0057/2016 |
Yaapa Mudiyanselage Nihal alias Edmond Nihal (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Respondent)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Murder — common murderous intention — Section 32 Penal Code (common intention) — dock statement — trial judge usurping role of prosecutor — absence of state counsel during examination-in-chief — contradictions and omissions — circumstantial evidence — spur-of-the-moment common intention | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Article 331(1) (right of appeal) | Download |
| 2024-07-25 | CA/HCC/0285/2019 |
Mohammed Hussain Mohamed Firnas and Abdul Kareem Kurrathul Ain (Accused-Appellants) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Murder — dying declaration — burns/kerosene oil — common murderous intention — Section 32(1) Evidence Ordinance — dying declaration guidelines — permission to record statement from hospitalized victim — testimonial trustworthiness — conviction based solely on dying declaration — beyond reasonable doubt | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331(1) (right of appeal) Evidence Ordinance, Section 32(1) (dying declarations) | Download |
| 2024-07-25 | CA/HCA/0001/2024 |
Galabada Liyanage Chameera Indunil Galabada (Petitioner) Vs. Mallawaarachchige Don Namalee Mallawaarachchi and Others (Respondents), re: minor child Flawya Amelia Galabada (Corpus)
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Habeas Corpus — Article 141 Constitution — child custody — reasonable access — jurisdictional fact — legality of detention — best interests of the child — interim order — Immigration and Emigration directive — divorce decree custody order | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 141 (writ of habeas corpus) | Download |
| 2024-07-25 | CA/HCC/0178/2019 |
Abdul Hameed Umar Hakthab (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe J. | Appeal against conviction and sentence; conspiracy to commit murder; Prevention of Terrorism Act; suicide bombing; Anuradhapura bomb blast (assassination of Major General Janaka Perera); abetment; circumstantial evidence; unchallenged cross-examination; video/photographic identification evidence; Evidence (Special Provisions) Act; unexplained wealth; sentencing (concurrent terms) | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 331(1) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138(1) Prevention of Terrorism Act No. 48 of 1979, as amended by Act No. 10 of 1982 and Act No. 22 of 1988 – Sections 2(1)(g), 2(1)(h), 3(a), 3(b), 3(c) Penal Code – Sections 113A(1) (conspiracy), 113B, 102 Evidence (Special Provisions) Act No. 14 of 1995 – Section 4(5) (admissibility of duplicate evidence) | Download |
| 2024-07-25 | CA/HCC/0157-0158/2009 |
Panawala Widanalage Joseph Douglas Peiris & others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Abduction to murder; common intention; Section 196 CCPA (indictment not read over); failure of justice proviso; belated complaint; insurgency-period delay; Section 33 Evidence Ordinance (depositions of deceased witnesses); habeas corpus; identification of police officers; voice identification; Turnbull guidelines inapplicability; withdrawal from common intention | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 196; Section 197 (proviso); Section 136(1)(a); Section 436 Penal Code – Section 355 (kidnapping/abducting in order to murder) read with Section 32 (common intention) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 (proviso); Article 141 (habeas corpus) Evidence Ordinance – Section 33 (relevancy of evidence in former proceedings) | Download |
| 2024-07-25 | CA/HCC/0426/2019 |
Sandun Dinusha Wanigasuriya (Accused-Appellant) v. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder; robbery; identification evidence; Turnbull guidelines; dock statement; contradictions and omissions; section 27 Evidence Ordinance; identification parade; circumstantial evidence | Penal Code – Sections 296, 382 Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Sections 331(1), 420 Evidence Ordinance – Section 27 | Download |
| 2024-07-24 | CA/HCC/0061/2018 |
Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Appellant) Vs. Hettiarachchige Sunil Hettiarachchi (Accused-Respondent)
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Appeal against sentence by the Attorney General; statutory rape; minimum mandatory sentence; Section 364(3) Penal Code; judicial discretion in sentencing; mitigatory and aggravating factors; sentence enhancement; incest; child victim | Judicature Act No. 02 of 1978 – Section 15(b) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 331 Penal Code, as amended by the Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995 – Section 364(3) (statutory rape, minimum mandatory sentence of 15 years) Penal Code – Section 389 (criminal breach of trust) and Section 362(2)(e) (referenced in cited authority) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Articles 4(c), 11, 12(1) (referenced in cited authority) | Download |
| 2024-07-24 | CA/HCC/0244-0245/2020 |
Wellage Sasitha Sulochana De Silva alias Sasitha (4th Accused-Appellant) and Solangaarachchige Luxman Chaturanga alias Luxman (5th Accused-Appellant) v. Hon. Attorney General (Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Unlawful assembly; murder; attempted murder; causing grievous hurt; identification evidence; visual identification; contradictions and omissions; burden of proof; Ellenborough dictum; fair trial; dock statement | Penal Code – Sections 32, 138, 140, 146, 296, 300, 315 Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Sections 241(1), 331(1) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 13(3), Article 138 | Download |
| 2024-07-23 | CA/HCC/0102/2023 |
Meegahalandadurage Sanath Weeratunga (1st Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Unlawful assembly; attempted murder; common intention; withdrawal of appeal against conviction; appeal against sentence only; sentencing principles; aggravating and mitigatory factors; suspended sentence refused; land dispute | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 Judicature Act No. 02 of 1978 – Section 14 Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 331; Section 303 (suspended sentence) Penal Code – Section 140 (unlawful assembly); Section 300 read with Section 146 (attempted murder, unlawful assembly); Section 300 read with Section 32 (attempted murder, common intention) | Download |
| 2024-07-23 | CA/HCC/0267/2016 |
Warnakulasooriya Arachchilage Anil Priyankara (Accused-Appellant) v. Hon. Attorney General (Respondent)
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Death sentence; murder; attempted murder; age of offender; Section 53 Penal Code; juvenile offenders; sentencing date vs. date of commission of offence; mandatory death penalty for murder | Penal Code – Sections 53, 296, 300 Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Sections 281, 331(1) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 50 of 1980 Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 25 of 2021 | Download |
| 2024-07-22 | CA/HCC/0072/2018 |
Pechchamuthu Ganesh alias Kalu (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder; circumstantial evidence; section 27 Evidence Ordinance recovery; chain of custody; dock statement; confession to family member; Ellenborough Principle; illegally/improperly obtained evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 331 Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 Penal Code – Section 296 (Murder) Evidence Ordinance – Section 27 | Download |
| 2024-07-22 | CPA/0002/2024 |
Thuppahi Mudalige Ramith (3rd Accused-Petitioner) v. The Attorney General (Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Revision application; cancellation of bail; presumption of innocence; remand custody; indefinite incarceration; Bail Act; change in circumstances; presidential/High Court bail | Bail Act No. 30 of 1997 – Sections 14(1)(a)(iii), 14(3), 15 Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 | Download |
| 2024-07-19 | CA/PHC/0147/2020 |
Kodituwakkugedera Udaya Shri Jayampathy (Registered Owner-Petitioner-Appellant) v. The Officer-in-Charge, Police Station Menikhinna (Complainant-Respondent-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Vehicle confiscation; illegal transport of timber; Forest Ordinance; necessary precautions; registered owner; burden of proof on balance of probability; revision; exceptional circumstances | Forest Ordinance – Sections 25(2), 40(b) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Article 154P(6) [as cited] Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138(1) | Download |
| 2024-07-18 | CA/HCC/0037-0041/2024 |
Thushara Sanjeewa Witharana and 4 Others (Accused-Appellants) Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Appeal against sentence; plea of guilty; consecutive vs. concurrent sentences; mischief to public property; destruction of ancient monument; conspiracy; sentencing on offences arising from same transaction; double punishment for same act; Section 67 Penal Code principle; restitution | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 331(1) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 Offences Against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982, as amended by Act No. 76 of 1988 and Act No. 28 of 1999 – Section 02 Penal Code – Sections 32, 67 (referenced via case law), 102, 113B, 408, 410 Antiquities Ordinance No. 9 of 1940, as amended by Antiquities (Amendment) Act No. 24 of 1998 – Section 15B Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act No. 25 of 2024 | Download |
| 2024-07-17 | CA/HCC/0003/2022 |
Randeni Arachchige Don Sameera Madhusanka (2nd Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Appeal against conviction and sentence; identification evidence; Turnbull guidelines; gang rape; robbery; aiding and abetting; dock statement; identification parade; reasonable doubt; safety of conviction | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138(1) High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 – Section 11(1) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 331 Penal Code – Sections 357 (abduction), 383 (robbery), 364(2)(g) (gang rape), 364(2) (aiding and abetting gang rape) | Download |
| 2024-07-16 | CA/HCC/0193/2019 |
Lewis Amar Raj alias Dubai Rajah (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Possession of heroin — Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance — retrial — improbability of prosecution version — minor contradictions and omissions — dock statement — chain of custody — testimonial trustworthiness — burden of proof beyond reasonable doub | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 33(1) (right of appeal) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138 Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (possession offence — 102.8 grammes of heroin) | Download |
| 2024-07-16 | CA/PHC/0155/2018 |
Hewa Pedige Sanjeewa Prasanna Kumara and Embalamulla Durayalage Upali Senevirathna vs. The Officer-in-Charge, Police Special Investigation Unit, Wehara, Kurunegala
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Revision; appeal from acquittal; exceptional circumstances; discretionary remedy; failure to consider documentary evidence; sanction of Attorney General to appeal; revisionary jurisdiction | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 320(2) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Articles 138, 154P(3)(b), 154P(6) | Download |
| 2024-07-15 | CA/HCC/0134-0135/2020 |
1. Faizar Fahim & another (Accused-Appellants) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Gang rape; attempted murder; credibility of prosecutrix; corroboration in sexual offence cases; competent/compellable witness (wife against husband); dock statement wrongly used as corroboration; circumstantial evidence wrongly applied; belatedness of complaint; DSG conceding infirmities | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 331(1) Penal Code – Section 364(2)(g) (gang rape, as amended); Section 364(1) Explanation 1; Section 363(e) (definition of rape — marital exception); Section 300 (attempted murder) Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995 (introduced offence of gang rape) Evidence Ordinance – Section 120(3) (competent and compellable witnesses) Marriage Registrations Ordinance – Section 19, Section 42 Criminal Procedure Code – Section 607 | Download |
| 2024-07-12 | CA/PHC/0072/2019 |
Isirawathi Nanayakkara and Others (Respondent-Petitioner-Appellants) Vs. Thambiliyagoda Gamage Padmasiri (Petitioner-Respondent-Respondent)
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne, J. | Appeal against revision order — Primary Courts\' Procedure Act — obstruction of possession — bill of costs — recovery of costs — exemplary/punitive costs — abuse of process — multiplicity of proceedings — status quo undertaking — partition action | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provinces) Act No. 19 of 1990, Section 11 (appellate jurisdiction) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 154P(6) Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Section 57 (information for breach of peace) Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Section 66(1)(b) (order to prevent interference with possession) | Download |
| 2024-07-12 | CPA/0014/2023 |
Hawwa Dewalayage Sugath Lalana (Registered Owner-Petitioner) v. The Officer-in-Charge, Rideegama Police Station (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Revision; confiscation of vehicle; illegal transport of timber; Forest Ordinance; precautionary measures; registered owner; burden of proof; exceptional circumstances; revisionary jurisdiction | Forest Ordinance No. 13 of 1966 (as amended) – Section 28(2) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 | Download |
| 2024-07-11 | CA/WRT/0450/2019 |
Dinushan Sheranga Wijewardena (Petitioner) v. Director General, Department of Irrigation
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Hon. S. U. B. Karalliyadde, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; disputed facts; State land vs. private land; reservation of Yodhawewa; suspension of Development Permit; legitimate expectation; alternative remedy; discretionary nature of writ jurisdiction | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 State Lands Ordinance – Sections 71, 73 Land Acquisition Act (as amended) Irrigation Ordinance Customs Ordinance – Section 154 | Download |
| 2024-07-11 | CA/WRT/0346/2023 |
Sajin De Vas Gunawardena (Petitioner) v. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and 5 others (Respondents)
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Writ of Prohibition; income tax assessment; undeclared income; ultra vires; natural justice; Certificate of Tax in Default; alternative remedy; Tax Appeals Commission; burden of proof on taxpayer | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 (as amended) – Sections 106, 106(20), 164, 165, 165(13), 179(1) Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 – Section 7 | Download |
| 2024-07-10 | CA/HCC/0154/2022 |
Karunavirudu Durayalage Wimaladasa (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Kidnapping of a minor; grave sexual abuse; intercrural sex; identification of accused; child witness credibility; corroboration; failure to call a witness (section 114(f) illustration); history to JMO as consistency not corroboration; alleged shifting of burden of proof; failure of justice proviso | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 331(1); Section 436 Penal Code – Section 354 (kidnapping); Section 365B(2)(b) (grave sexual abuse, as amended) Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995 and No. 29 of 1998 Evidence Ordinance – Section 114 illustration (f) (adverse inference for withholding evidence); Section 157 (corroboration by former statements) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 (proviso on failure of justice) | Download |
| 2024-07-09 | CA/PHC/0207/2019 |
Gallage Shirani Susantha De Silva (Virtual Complainant-Petitioner-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Others (Respondents-Respondents)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Revision — discretionary remedy — exceptional circumstances — discharge under Section 186 CPC — forged deed — Section 454 Penal Code — alternative statutory remedy — Section 318 CPC appellate procedure — natural justice/audi alteram partem — common intention — witness to deed vs. principal offender | Penal Code, Section 454 (forgery-related offence — preparing a forged document) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 186 (discharge/acquittal by Magistrate prior to conclusion of trial) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 318 (appellate procedure against acquittal by Magistrate) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 154P(6) read with Article 138 | Download |
| 2024-07-08 | CA/HCC/0043/2018 |
Ramalan Mohamed Hafeel (1st Accused-Appellant) Vs. 1. Director, Criminal Investigation Department, Sri Lanka Police (Respondent) & another
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Criminal appeal; illegal possession of firearm; automatic rifle; live ammunition; dock statement — evaluation and evidentiary weight; exclusive possession; presumption of innocence; reasonable doubt; acquittal of co-accused; circumstantial evidence — third party involvement | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — s.331(1) Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 138 Firearms Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1996) — s.22(1), s.22(3) and proviso Explosives Act (as amended by Act No. 18 of 2005) — s.9(2), s.27(1)(b) | Download |
| 2024-07-05 | CA/WRT/0213/2022 |
H. A. D. Dharmasiri (Petitioner) Vs. Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs and Others (Respondents)
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Writ of Certiorari and Mandamus — Article 140 Constitution — public service pension — disciplinary inquiry — pension deduction/penalty — Establishments Code — acquiescence — burden of proof on Petitioner — Administrative Appeals Tribunal — Public Service Commission | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140 (writ jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal) Establishments Code, Chapter XLVIII, Clause 36:7 (disciplinary authority\'s recommendations on pension/gratuity deductions) | Download |
| 2024-07-05 | CA/HCC/0314/2018 |
Kekulandara Mudiyanselage Don Anura Weerasinghe (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Appeal against conviction and sentence; death sentence; heroin trafficking and possession; chain of custody; weight discrepancy; Section 159 Evidence Ordinance; refreshing memory; probability test; dock statement; reasonable doubt; drug offences | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 331(1) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 – Sections 54(A)(b) and 54(A)(d) Evidence Ordinance – Section 159 | Download |
| 2024-07-04 | CA/WRT/0126/2023 |
Lanka Green and Eco Produce (Pvt) Ltd and Andreas Boen Wiik (Director) Vs. Divisional Secretary, Hambantota and Hon. Minister of Lands and Land Development
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Hon.B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of certiorari; writ of prohibition; Article 140 of the Constitution; State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act; quit notice; private land vs. State land; rational basis; ultra vires; Section 83 Evidence Ordinance; Surveyor-General\'s plans; prima facie evidence; competent authority\'s opinion | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 (as amended) – Section 3(1) Evidence Ordinance – Section 83 Survey Act No. 17 of 2002 – Section 22 Land Settlement Ordinance No. 20 of 1931 (as amended) | Download |
| 2024-07-03 | CA/HCC/0093/2018 |
Waliweriya Wardhanage Titus (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Murder — common murderous intention — identification of accused — identification parade — delayed identification parade — accused shown to witnesses (objection) — dock statement — contradictions and omissions — trustworthiness of traumatised witness — Sections 140, 296, 315 read with 32 Penal Code (common intention) | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (as amended), Section 331 (right of appeal) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138 Penal Code, Sections 140, 146/296, 146/315, and Common Intention provisions | Download |
| 2024-07-03 | CA/HCC/0352/2019 |
Simiyon Robinson (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Possession and trafficking of heroin and cannabis — Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance — Section 165 Evidence Ordinance — judge questioning witnesses — role of prosecutor — dock statement evidential value — exclusive possession — probability test — per se and inter se contradictions — death sentence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331(1) (right of appeal) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138 Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Sections 54(A)(d) and 54(A)(b), as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 (possession and trafficking of heroin and cannabis) Evidence Ordinance, Section 165 (judge\'s power to question witnesses) Evidence Ordinance, Sections 121–131, 148, 149 (limitations on judicial questioning, referenced) | Download |
| 2024-07-02 | CA/WRT/0081/2023 |
Indika Sampath Imadoowage Vs. Chairman and Members of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Chairman and Members of the Public Service Commission & others
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Hon.N. Bandula Karunarathna J., P/CA | Writ of certiorari; writ of mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; Administrative Appeals Tribunal; Public Service Commission; vacation of post (VOP); mental element and physical absence; duress; threat to life; Welikada Prison riots; natural justice; ultra vires; failure to exercise discretion; discretionary nature of prerogative writs | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 (writs of certiorari and mandamus) | Download |
| 2024-06-28 | CA/RII/0041/2023 |
Weerakoon Mudiyanselage Upali Ranjith Bandara (Defendant–Petitioner–Petitioner) Vs. Don Premarathna Ranawaka (Plaintiff–Respondent–Respondent)
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Restitutio in integrum; Article 138 of the Constitution; revisionary jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal; execution of judgment; writ of possession; constructive trust; validity of lease agreement; contradictory issue findings; delay and laches; prescription/limitation | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138(1) (appellate, revisionary, and restitutio in integrum jurisdiction; proviso on prejudice to substantial rights/failure of justice) High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act No. 54 of 2006, Section 5C(1) (right of appeal to Supreme Court from HCCA judgments) Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871 (as amended), Section 11 (three-year limitation period applied to restitutio in integrum applications) | Download |
| 2024-06-28 | CA/HCC/0134/2022 |
Kalutara Koralage Hemantha Brito Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Grave sexual abuse; child witness; video recorded evidence; Section 163A Evidence Ordinance; transcript inaccuracy; tutoring of child witness; competency of spouse as witness; Section 120(2) Evidence Ordinance; Children and Young Persons Ordinance; burden of proof; presumption of innocence; adverse inference; non-production of evidence; Section 114(f) Evidence Ordinance; Information Book; fair trial | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331(1) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 Penal Code (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995) — Sections 365B(b)(2)(b) (Grave Sexual Abuse), 345 (Sexual Harassment) Evidence (Special Provisions) Act No. 32 of 1999 — Section 163A (video recorded preliminary interview of child witness); Section 163(c) Evidence Ordinance — Sections 114(f), 120(2) Children and Young Persons Ordinance (as amended) — Section 81 and First Schedule (competency of spouse as witness in specified offences) | Download |
| 2024-06-28 | CA/WRT/0151/2023 |
Koralalage Dhanesha Samanthi Kumari and another Vs. Attanagalla Pradeshiya Sabha and 4 others
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Hon.B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; local authority statutory duty; approval of survey/building plan; prescriptive title; premature application; Pradeshiya Sabha rates assessment | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140 Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987, Section 140(1) | Download |
| 2024-06-27 | CA/HCC/0061/2022 |
Sarath Menikpura (Accused–Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Respondent)
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Rape of daughter by father; incest; delayed complaint by child victim; reasons for child\'s silence; credibility of prosecutrix; corroboration in rape cases; medical and psychiatric corroboration; rejection of dock statement; Section 114(f) Evidence Ordinance — adverse inference for withholding evidence; conviction affirmed | Penal Code, Section 364(3) (rape — two counts, committed by father on daughter) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331(1) (right of appeal) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138 (appellate jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal) Evidence Ordinance, Section 114, Illustration (f) (adverse presumption for withholding evidence — held inapplicable on the facts) | Download |
| 2024-06-27 | CA/WRT/0044/2023 |
Chandra Swarnalatha Weerasooriya (Applicant–Petitioner) Vs. Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited and others (Respondents)
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Writ of certiorari; writ of mandamus; arbitral award; labour dispute; promotion denial; Scheme of Recruitment and Promotion (SORP); \"Supra Grade\" promotion; eligibility marks for competitive test; natural justice; judicial review of arbitrator\'s decision; application dismissed | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140 (writ jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal — certiorari and mandamus) | Download |
| 2024-06-26 | CA/HCC/0102-0103/2020 |
Basnayaka Appuhamilage Sudath Rohana Thissera and Madurawalage Janaka Pradeep Kumara (Accused-Appellants) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder; common intention; culpable homicide not amounting to murder; grave and sudden provocation; sudden fight; failure to consider general exceptions; dock statement; duty of trial judge to consider alternative verdicts; commutation of sentence | Section 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code (murder; common intention) Section 294, Exception 1, of the Penal Code (culpable homicide not murder — grave and sudden provocation) Section 297 of the Penal Code (punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, 2nd limb) Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-06-26 | CA/HCC/0143/2023 |
Anthony Theresa (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney-General (Respondent)
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; heroin trafficking and possession; Section 54A(b), 54A(d); appeal against conviction; improbability of prosecution case; discrepancies in informant\'s information; Police Departmental Order A16 (notebook entries); reasonable doubt; acquittal | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331(1) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended) — Sections 54A(b), 54A(d) Supreme Court Rules (Conduct and Etiquette for Attorneys-at-Law) Rules 1988 — Rule 52 | Download |
| 2024-06-25 | CA/HCC/0073/2023 |
Korku Hannadige Lahiru Dilshan (4th Accused–Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant–Respondent)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Murder; culpable homicide not amounting to murder; sudden fight; common intention; Section 32 Penal Code; identification parade; rejection of eye-witness testimony; credibility of witness; dock statement rejected for not being put to prosecution witnesses; demeanor of witnesses; appeal dismissed | Penal Code, Section 32 (common intention — liability of persons acting in furtherance of a common intention) Penal Code, Section 297 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder — offence of conviction, on the basis of a sudden fight) Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331(3) (right of appeal) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 139 (appellate jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal) | Download |
| 2024-06-24 | CA/HCC/0418/2018 |
Senerath Bandara Kulatunge (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Bribery Act — soliciting and accepting gratification by police officer; Section 16(b) and Section 19(c) Bribery Act; fair trial complaint; hostile/adverse witness under Section 154 Evidence Ordinance; evidentiary value of witness treated as detrimental to prosecution; minor discrepancies vs. material contradictions; rebuttal evidence — mobile call/SMS records to discredit defence witness; resisting arrest; conviction and sentence affirmed | Bribery Act — Sections 16(b), 19(c), 30A(3) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Sections 331(1), 420 Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 Evidence Ordinance — Section 154 | Download |
| 2024-06-20 | CA/HCC/0046/2020 |
Desakara Mudiyanselage Dissanayake alias Gamini alias Podde (Accused–Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant–Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Grave sexual abuse; child witness competency and credibility; corroboration not sine qua non in sexual offence cases; contradictions and omissions in child\'s testimony; Medico-Legal Report; case history hearsay; appeal via Zoom; sentence affirmed | Penal Code, Section 365B(2)(b), as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 (grave sexual abuse) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331(1) (right of appeal) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138 (appellate jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal) Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 414(1) (admissibility of Medico-Legal Report) | Download |
| 2024-06-20 | CA/HCC/0328/2015 |
Lokubaduge Dinesha Sanjeewani (Aggrieved Party-Petitioner-Appellant) Vs. Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Susantha Nimal Gunathilaka (Accused-Respondent-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Sexual harassment; Section 345 Penal Code (as amended); appeal from order of acquittal by aggrieved party; leave to appeal under Section 16 Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978; Section 337 Code of Criminal Procedure Act (Court of Appeal powers on appeal from acquittal); Section 283 Code of Criminal Procedure Act (requirements of a valid judgment); trial judge misdirection on law and facts; sexual gratification not an ingredient of s.345 offence; delayed complaint — reasonable explanation; workplace sexual harassment; conviction entered by Court of Appeal without retrial; sentencing | Penal Code — Section 345 (as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995), including Explanations 1–3; Sections 363, 365B (referenced for distinction) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Sections 283, 331(1), 337 Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 — Section 16 Evidence Ordinance — Section 134 | Download |
| 2024-06-19 | CA/HCC/0063/2023 |
Tennekoon Mudiyanselage Karunarathne (Accused–Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Respondent)
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Attempted murder; sentencing appeal (conviction not contested); mitigating and aggravating factors; maximum sentence; delay between offence and conviction; age of accused; previous convictions; compensation to victim; sentence variation | Penal Code, Section 300 (attempt to murder — punishment up to 10 years, or up to 20 years where hurt is caused) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331(1) (right of appeal) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138 (appellate jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal) Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act (deposit ordered as part of sentence) | Download |
| 2024-06-19 | CA/WRT/0385/2023 |
Walgama Liyanage Jagath Nishantha (Creditor–Respondent–Petitioner) Vs. Shamika Dilrukshi Lihinikaduwage and 2 others (Debtor-Applicant-Respondents)
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Writ of certiorari; Debt Conciliation Board; conditional transfer vs. mortgage; constructive trust; beneficial interest in property; disparity between consideration and market value; continued possession by transferor; caveat registration; credibility of evidence; parole evidence | Debt Conciliation Ordinance No. 39 of 1941 (as amended), Section 21A, Prevention of Frauds Ordinance, Section 2 , Evidence Ordinance, Sections 91 and 92 ,Trust Ordinance, Section 83 (constructive trust ) | Download |
| 2024-06-14 | CA/TAX/0001/2023 |
Jetwing Zinc Journeys Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (Appellant) Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue (Respondent)
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | question of law; income tax; concessionary tax rate; associate company; joint venture; significant influence; control and joint control; LKAS 31 Sri Lanka Accounting Standards; strict interpretation of taxing statutes; extraneous/external aids to interpretation; approbate and reprobate; undertaking; annulment of assessment | Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 (as amended), Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 (as amended) | Download |
| 2024-06-14 | CA/HCC/0202/2019 |
Randeni Aarachchige Dona Indunil Samantha (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney-General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Rape of a minor; Section 364(2)(e) Penal Code; delayed disclosure by child victim; section 114 illustration (f) Evidence Ordinance (adverse presumption for withheld evidence); indefinite date of offence in indictment; section 165 Code of Criminal Procedure Act; failure to serve indictment before reading over — sections 195/196 Code of Criminal Procedure Act; Article 138 proviso — no reversal absent prejudice/failure of justice; defence evidence not put to witnesses in cross-examination; compensation order — failure to specify default sentence; appeal dismissed with sentencing order varied | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Sections 165, 195, 196, 331, 436 Penal Code — Section 364(2)(e), as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995 — Section 364(2) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 (and proviso) Evidence Ordinance — Section 114, illustration (f) | Download |
| 2024-06-14 | CA/WRT/0370/2022 |
IIRM Lanka Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and 6 others
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Hon.B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Article 140 of the Constitution; Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act; disputed questions of fact; writ jurisdiction as extraordinary remedy; salary deduction consent; alternative remedy by regular action | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140 Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act, No. 19 of 1954 | Download |
| 2024-06-13 | CA/WRT/0652/2023 |
Alaris Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (Petitioner) Vs. P. B. S. C. Nonis, Director General of Customs, Sri Lanka Customs and 3 Others (Respondents)
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; Customs duty exemption; Borderline Product classification; NMRA registration; HS Heading classification (30.04 vs. 21.06); Duty, VAT and CESS exemption; Pharmaceutical import; Futility of relief | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus) National Medicine Regulatory Authority Act No. 5 of 2015 — Section 146 (definition of \"borderline products\") Cosmetics Devices and Drugs Act No. 27 of 1980 (CDDA) — prior regulatory regime for import of drugs, medicines and dietary supplements with medicinal properties | Download |
| 2024-06-13 | CA/HCC/0198/2020 |
Rupasinghe Arachchilage Chaturanga Priyadharshana (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Possession of heroin; trafficking; Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; probability test; contradictions in prosecution evidence; raid without prior information; burden of proof; benefit of the doubt; acquittal on appeal | Sections 54(A)(d) and 54(A)(b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) Section 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2024-06-12 | CA/HCC/0209/2020 |
Anthonilage Nimal Ranasinghe (Accused–Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Respondent)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Statutory Rape ; improbability of prosecution story; belated first complaint; lack of corroboration; inconsistent testimony; credibility of victim\'s evidence; contradiction between victim and witness; failure to prove specific date of offence; acquittal on appeal | Penal Code, Section 363 (rape; statutory rape where victim is under sixteen years of age, consent being immaterial) — as amended Criminal Procedure Code, Section 331 (right of appeal) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138 (appellate jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal) | Download |
| 2024-06-12 | CPA/0161/2022 |
Samsudeen Nissardeen, Registered Owner-Claimant-Petitioner-Petitioner Vs. The Officer-in-Charge, Anti-Corruption Unit, Badulla (Complainant-Respondent-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction; exceptional circumstances; confiscation of vehicle; Forest Ordinance; third-party owner; balance of probability; precautions to prevent offence; forest offence; timber transportation without permit; discretionary remedy | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (revisionary jurisdiction) Article 154P of the Constitution (High Court revisionary jurisdiction) Section 25(2) read with Sections 40(1) and 40(a) of the Forest Ordinance Proviso to Section 40(1) of the Forest Ordinance, as amended by the Forest (Amendment) Act No. 65 of 2009 Section 9 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 (as amended) | Download |
| 2024-06-12 | CA/WRT/0643/2021 |
Dr. Moderage Joseph Heron Bernard Waas and 3 others Vs. K.G. Wijayasiri (Government Agent/Divisional Secretary-Puttlam) and 5 others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; Land Acquisition Act; compensation assessment; market value; alternative land; reasoned administrative decisions; arbitrary decisions | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140 Land Acquisition Act No. 28 of 1964 (as amended), Sections 4, 7, 10(1)(a), 17, 38(a), 45 | Download |
| 2024-06-11 | CA/HCC/0051/2021 |
Hapuarachchilage Don Sisira Kumara Kularathna (Accused–Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Respondent)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Abduction; grave sexual abuse; child sexual abuse; delayed testimony of victim; dock statement; evaluation of evidence; demeanour and deportment of witnesses; corroboration by medical evidence; appeal against conviction; sentence variation | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331(1) (right of appeal) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138(1) (appellate jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal) | Download |
| 2024-06-11 | CA/HCC/0036/2020 |
Maarukku Kankanamalage Anura Kumarasiri (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Grave sexual abuse; intercrural sex; minor victim; date of offence; particulars of charge; benefit of the doubt; evidence of child witness; delayed complaint; corroboration; discrepancies in testimony; Medico-Legal Report | Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code, as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Acts No. 22 of 1995, No. 29 of 1998, and No. 16 of 2006 (grave sexual abuse) Section 333 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Sections 165(1) and 166 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (particulars of charge; effect of errors) High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2024-06-11 | CA/HCC/0097/2019 |
Kottabadhuge Kasun Madhushanka (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Trafficking and possession of heroin; failure to give reasons for judgment; unreasoned rejection of dock statement; contradictions between prosecution witnesses; improbability of prosecution narrative; presumption of innocence; misdirection on meaning of \"traffick\"; retrial discretion; delay since date of offence | Sections 54A(b) and 54A(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 (including the statutory definition of \"traffick\") Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Section 283(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (requirement that a judgment state points for determination and reasons for the decision) Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2024-06-10 | CA/HCC/0018/2021 |
Ratnam Nadarajah (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Cheating; dishonest inducement; deceit; delivery of property; compensation order; inter se and per se contradictions; failure to cross-examine; credibility of witness; unchallenged evidence; suspended sentence | Section 403 of the Penal Code (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) Section 398 of the Penal Code (definition of cheating) Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Section 17(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (compensation) Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act No. 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2024-06-07 | CA/HCC/0282/2018 |
George Gnanapragasam Irangani alias Batti (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Possession of heroin; trafficking; Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; probability test; rejection of Dock Statement; defence evidence; raid without prior information; burden of proof; acquittal on appeal | Sections 54(A)(b) and 54(A)(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) Section 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2024-06-06 | CA/WRT/0148/2020 |
Koswinnage Sarath Lal Perera and 94 others (retired public officers) Vs. Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils & Local Government and 19 others
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Hon.M. Ahsan R. Marikar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; public service pensions; Public Administration Circulars; cabinet policy decision; judicial review of policy decisions; legal right and public duty; laches | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140 | Download |
| 2024-06-05 | CA/HCC/0288/2018 |
Merinchchage Janaka Perera (Accused–Appellant) Vs. The Attorney General (Respondent)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Sexual abuse of a child; grave sexual abuse; dock identification; identification evidence; contradictions and omissions; credibility of child witness; coached testimony; probability of prosecution story; superficial reasoning by trial judge; acquittal on appeal | Penal Code, Sections 354 and 365(B) (indictment for sexual abuse-related offences | Download |
| 2024-06-04 | CA/HCC/0105/2018 |
Thangaiah Paul Owen Kanagaraj Kadosha (Accused–Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant–Respondent)
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Possession and trafficking of heroin; improbability of prosecution story; procedure to fill gaps of prosecution; Government Analyst Report (GAR); marking of evidence after closure of case; comment on demeanor of witness not led; undated alteration to proceedings; acquittal on appeal | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (possession and trafficking of 15.68 grammes of heroin) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 331 (right of appeal) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138 (appellate jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal) | Download |
| 2024-06-04 | CA/WRT/0477/2019 |
Subramaniam Suntharalingam Vs. Chairman, Administrative Appeals Tribunal and 5 others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; Administrative Appeals Tribunal; Efficiency Bar Examination exemption; legitimate expectation; error ex facie; Sri Lanka Planning Service; Public Administration Circular 20/2001 | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140 Public Administration Circular No. 20/2001 dated 12.09.2001 Service Minutes of the Sri Lanka Planning Services, Gazette Extraordinary No. 1134/5 dated 30.05.2000, Section 8:3:2 Establishment Code, Chapter II, Vol. I, Section 11:9 | Download |
| 2024-06-03 | CA/HCC/0148/2020 |
Mahamaddumage Don Eranda Suresh Kumara (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Culpable homicide amounting to murder, Offensive weapon, Solitary/sole eyewitness testimony, Uncorroborated evidence, Credibility and reliability of witness, Corroboration, Burden of proof | Section 331(1), Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Article 138, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Section 296, Penal Code (culpable homicide amounting to murder) Section 294, Penal Code (referenced re: special exceptions/lesser offence, ground of appeal) Section 4(2), Offensive Weapon Act No. 18 of 1996 (five counts, causing hurt with offensive weapon) Section 134, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-05-31 | CA/WRT/0420/2021 (consolidated with CA/WRT/0423/2021, CA/WRT/0431/2021,& CA/WRT/0433/2021) -1 |
Centre for Eco-Cultural Studies; Justice for Animals Vs. Hon. Wimalaweera Dissanayake (State Minister of Wildlife Protection)
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakarua J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Prohibition; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; judicial review of subordinate legislation; ultra vires regulations; delegated legislation; Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance; tamed elephants; registration and licensing of elephants; retroactive registration; public interest litigation (PIL); locus standi; necessary parties; nullity/void ab initio; collateral challenge to subordinate legislation; presumption of validity of administrative action; Offences Against Public Property. | Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance [Chapter 469] (\\\"FFPO\\\"), Fauna and Flora (Protection, Well-being and Regularization of Registration of Tamed Elephants) Regulations No. 01 of 2021, Offences Against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982 Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-05-31 | CA/WRT/0420/2021, CA/WRT/0423/2021, CA/WRT/0431/2021, CA/WRT/0433/2021 (consolidated — single judgment delivered for all four applications) -2 |
1. Centre for Eco-Cultural Studies; Justice for Animals Vs. State Ministry of Wildlife Protection & others 2.Centre for Environmental Justice and its officers Vs. State Ministry of Wildlife Protection 3. Chandra Jayaratne & others Vs.same category of Ministers 4. Radhika Coomaraswamy & others Vs. Additional Magistrate and Chief Magistrate of Colombo
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Prohibition; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance; tamed elephants; registration of elephants; delegated/subordinate legislation; ultra vires regulations; public interest litigation; locus standi; necessary parties; Public Trust Doctrine; nullity/void ab initio; collateral challenge | Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance [Chapter 469], Fauna and Flora (Protection, Well-being and Regularization of Registration of Tamed Elephants) Regulations No. 01 of 2021, Offences Against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-05-31 | CA/WRT/0420/2021, CA/WRT/0423/2021, CA/WRT/0431/2021, CA/WRT/0433/2021 (consolidated — single judgment delivered for all four applications) -3 |
Centre for Eco-Cultural Studies and Justice for Animals (Petitioners) v. Hon. Wimalaweera Dissanayake and 40+ State Officials
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Prohibition; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance; tamed elephants; registration of elephants; delegated/subordinate legislation; ultra vires regulations; public interest litigation; locus standi; necessary parties; Public Trust Doctrine; nullity/void ab initio; collateral challenge | Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance [Chapter 469], Fauna and Flora (Protection, Well-being and Regularization of Registration of Tamed Elephants) Regulations No. 01 of 2021, Offences Against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-05-31 | CA/WRT/0420/2021, CA/WRT/0423/2021, CA/WRT/0431/2021, CA/WRT/0433/2021 (consolidated — single judgment delivered for all four applications) -4 |
Centre for Eco-Cultural Studies and Justice for Animals (Petitioners) v. Hon. Wimalaweera Dissanayake and 40+ State Officials
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Prohibition; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance; tamed elephants; registration of elephants; delegated/subordinate legislation; ultra vires regulations; public interest litigation; locus standi; necessary parties; Public Trust Doctrine; nullity/void ab initio; collateral challenge | Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance [Chapter 469], Fauna and Flora (Protection, Well-being and Regularization of Registration of Tamed Elephants) Regulations No. 01 of 2021, Offences Against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-05-31 | CA/WRT/0294/2020 |
T. Udayasooriyan (on behalf of his minor) Vs.M. Abeygunasekara (Principal, Kandy Girls\' High School)
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; school admissions; Grade 1 admission; proximity category; religious quota/basis; Circular No. 29/2019; abuse of discretion by interview panel; arbitrary cutoff mark; assisted schools; right to admission | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140 Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Special Provisions) Act No. 5 of 1960 | Download |
| 2024-05-30 | CA/WRT/0724/2023 |
Kaluthara Vithanage Gimhani Udeshika Senarathne Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and 3 others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of certiorari, mandamus and prohibition; payment of gratuity; forfeiture of gratuity; disciplinary inquiry; jurisdiction of Labour Commissioner; jurisdiction of Labour Tribunal; interim relief/stay order | Section 13, Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 Section 31B(1)(c), Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950 (as amended) Section 74(1), State Mortgage & Investment Bank Law No. 13 of 1975 Rule 23.3, Disciplinary Rules of the State Mortgage & Investment Bank (made under Section 74(1) of Law No. 13 of 1975) | Download |
| 2024-05-30 | CA/HCC/0140/2023 |
Kaluwahandi Asanka Indikarathna alias Janaka (1st Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Appeal against sentence only; attempted murder; gunshot injuries; plea of guilty; compensation to victim; mitigating vs. aggravating factors; previous conviction record; sentencing principles; deterrence and public interest; obiter comments on defective indictment | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331(1) Penal Code — Section 300 read with Section 32 , Sections 296, 297 Firearms Ordinance — Section 44(a) Code of Criminal Procedure Act — Section 241 Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act No. 04 of 2015 — Section 28 | Download |
| 2024-05-30 | CA/WRT/0029/2023 |
Abdul Azahim Fathima Haleema Vs. The Divisional Secretary (Kalutara) & others
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Hon.B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Certiorari, land acquisition, urgency, immediate possession, public purpose, vesting of title, and recovery of possession | Article 140 of the Constitution . Land Acquisition Act (specifically sections 2, 4, 38, 38A, 40, and 40A) . State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act . Evidence Ordinance (Section 101) | Download |
| 2024-05-30 | CA/WRT/0666/2023 |
Welhena Kankanamge Bandulal Senerath Vs. DFCC Bank
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Hon.B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Parate Execution; Mortgage Bond; Borrower; Third-party mortgage; Director\'s duties; Default; Public auction; Discretionary relie | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka . Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1990 (specifically Sections 4 and 10) . Companies Act No. 6 of 2007 (Section 187 regarding Director\'s duties | Download |
| 2024-05-28 | CA/HCC/0066/2023 |
Vidana Thuppahige Nilantha Pradeep Kumara (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Statutory rape; appeal against sentence; plea of guilt; DNA evidence; consecutive vs. concurrent sentences; proportionality in sentencing; enhancement of compensation | Section 331, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Section 364(2), Penal Code (as amended) | Download |
| 2024-05-28 | CA/HCC/0084-0085/2018 |
Imihami Mudiyanselage Ranil Priyantha (1st Accused-Appellant) and Kankanamge Thilakarathne (2nd Accused-Appellant) Vs. Director-General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, and The Hon. Attorney General (Respondents)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Appeal against conviction and sentence; bribery; soliciting and accepting gratification; abetment; government servants; Bribery Commission raid; decoy witness; dock statement; inter se contradictions; corroboration; presumption under section 114(f); sentence variation; Article 138 proviso — no reversal without substantial prejudice | Bribery Act — Section 19(b) (soliciting gratification) Bribery Act — Section 19(c) (accepting gratification) Bribery Act — Section 26 (order to pay back the sum obtained as bribe) Evidence Ordinance — Section 114(f) (presumption from withholding evidence) | Download |
| 2024-05-28 | CA/HCC/0412/2019 |
Lesthuruge Janet Rohana Silva (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder; section 296 Penal Code; circumstantial evidence; no eyewitness; burden of proof; failure to cross-examine/put defence to witnesses; adverse inference; unexplained incriminating circumstances; Ellenborough dictum; reasonable doubt standard; fratricide | Section 331, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Section 296, Penal Code (murder) | Download |
| 2024-05-28 | CA/WRT/0011/2020 |
Kankanamage Deepa Samanthi (Petitioner) Vs. Singakkarage Urusula Irin
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Hon. S. U. B. Karalliyadde, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Prohibition; Article 140 of the Constitution; Land Development Ordinance Permit; Low-income category permit; Suppression of material facts; Misrepresentation; Uberrima fides; Clean hands doctrine; Cancellation of permit | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Writs of Certiorari and Prohibition) Section 19(2) of the Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935 (as amended) — issuance of Permit Section 19(5) of the Land Development Ordinance — exemption from purchase amount for low-income category Section 106 of the Land Development Ordinance — cancellation of permit for breach of conditions Order 3(c)(ii) of the Land Development Ordinance Regulations (1981) Land Manual Order 102 | Download |
| 2024-05-22 | CA/HCC/0340-0341/2018 |
Mallawa Arachchige Jayatissa and Batuwita Lekamlage Pradeep Kumara (Accused-Appellants) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder; conspiracy; common intention; circumstantial evidence; direct indictment; confession under Section 127(3) CPC; dock statement; identification evidence; presumption of innocence; suspicious circumstances | Sections 296, 113B, 102, and 32, Penal Code, Section 3, Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act No. 42 of 2007 (direct indictment), Section 331(1),127(3), 420,Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Article 138 Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2024-05-22 | CA/HCC/0210A/0000B/2015 |
Hettiarachchilage Pradeep Chandana (1st Accused-Appellant) and Samaraweera Arachchilage Saman Nandasiri (2nd Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder; section 296 read with section 32 Penal Code; eyewitness identification; delayed/belated witnesses; contradictions inter se and per se; material vs. minor discrepancies; medical evidence corroboration; sudden fight; culpable homicide not amounting to murder; section 114(f) Evidence Ordinance | Article 138, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Section 11(1), High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 Section 331, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Section 296 read with Section 32, Penal Code (murder/common intention) Section 294, Penal Code (culpable homicide not amounting to murder — referenced) Section 114(f), Evidence Ordinance (adverse inference — raised in grounds of appeal) | Download |
| 2024-05-22 | CA/HCC/0287/2019 |
Selvaraj Ranjith Kumara (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Respondent)
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Drug trafficking; drug possession; heroin; section 54A(b) and 54A(d) Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; informant evidence; chain of custody of productions; inward journey of production; Government Analyst; dock statement; failure to cross-examine; reasonable doubt; contradictions and omissions in prosecution evidence | Section 331(1), Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Article 138, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Section 54A(b), Poisons, Opium, and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 (trafficking) — acquitted Section 54A(d), Poisons, Opium, and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (possession) — convicted, affirmed | Download |
| 2024-05-22 | CA/WRT/0365/2021 |
Udula Nayani Anamika Upawansha v. National Housing Development Authority
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Certiorari, Legitimate Expectation, Ultra Vires, Marshy Land, Crown Purposes, Natural Justice, and Fairness | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka . National Housing Development Authority Act, No. 17 of 1979 (specifically Section 9) . Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation Act, No. 15 of 1968 (Sections 2(1) and 2A(1)) | Download |
| 2024-05-20 | CPA/0116/2023 |
Santhan Silvester (Claimant-Petitioner-Petitioner) Vs. Madhu Range Forest Officer and Hon. Attorney General (Respondents)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction; confiscation of vehicles; forest offence; exceptional circumstances; laches and delay; clean hands doctrine; failure to establish claim; discretionary remedy | Article 138, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Section 40(1), Forest Ordinance (as amended by Forest (Amendment) Act No. 65 of 2009) | Download |
| 2024-05-17 | CA/HCC/0285-0286/2018 |
Jayalath Pelige Suresh Priyashantha alias Jayalath Pedige Suresh Priyashantha and Subashini De Silva Weerakkodi (Accused-Appellants) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder; robbery; circumstantial evidence; common intention; confession under Section 127 CPC; voire dire inquiry; credibility of witnesses; contradictions and omissions; dock statement; failure of justice/curable irregularity | Sections 296, 380, 394 read with Section 32, Penal Code Section 331(1), 127(3), 195, 283,436 , Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Section 27, Evidence Ordinance Article 138, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2024-05-16 | CA/BAL/0408/2023 |
Kodithuwakku Malani Padma Vs. AG
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Bail application; exceptional circumstances; dangerous drugs; heroin possession/trafficking; remand delay; failure to indict; negligent objections by respondents; improbability of prosecution case | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No. 41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2024-05-16 | CA/BAL/0539/2023 |
Thalarambage Sashika Dilhani Fernando Vs. AG
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Bail application; exceptional circumstances; dangerous drugs; heroin trafficking; prolonged remand; medical/health grounds; kidney ailment; no previous convictions; family circumstances | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No. 41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2024-05-16 | CA/BAL/0512/2023 |
Weerasinghe Arachchige Sujeewa Gayani VS. OIC Anti-Corruption Unit, Police Station, Negombo
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Bail application; exceptional circumstances; dangerous drugs; heroin possession; delay in indictment; disputed arrest circumstances; co-suspect discharged; sole breadwinner | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2024-05-15 | CA/HCC/0338/2019 |
Ratnayaka Mudiyanselage Ajith Prasanna (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | House trespass by night; rape; section 433 and section 364(1) Penal Code; consent defence; dock statement; failure to cross-examine/put defence to witnesses; contradictions in police statements; corroboration by neighbour; delay/reluctance in disclosure; reasonable doubt; police supervision order — section 5(1) Prevention of Crimes Ordinance | Section 331(1), Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Article 138, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Section 433, Penal Code (house trespass by night) Section 364(1), Penal Code, as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 (rape) Section 5(1), Prevention of Crimes Ordinance (order for police supervision post-release) | Download |
| 2024-05-15 | CA/WRT/0305/2023 |
Wickramanavaka v. National Child Protection Authority
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Hon.B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Mandamus, Prosecutorial Discretion, Mala fide, Legal Duty, National Child Protection Authority | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka . Section 393 of the Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2024-05-14 | CA/BAL/0370/2023 |
Mohomad Anvar Mohomad Ziyam vs. Officer-in-Charge, Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), Dematagoda
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Bail application; exceptional circumstances; dangerous drugs; heroin trafficking; non-disclosure of previous conviction; uberrima fides; utmost good faith; refusal in limine | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No. 41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2024-05-14 | CA/HCC/0423/2017 |
AG Vs. Ranthilaka Mudiyanselage Nilantha Kumara
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Appeal against conviction; Section 331(1) Code of Criminal Procedure Act; grave sexual abuse; Penal Code; evaluation of victim\'s evidence; dock statement; unsuggested defense; belated defense; corroboration | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331(1) Penal Code (grave sexual abuse provisions) | Download |
| 2024-05-13 | CA/HCC/0074/2022 |
Mohammad Niaz Mohammad Imtiaz alias Amuz (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Trafficking and possession of heroin; burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt; probability test; fair trial; presumption of innocence; benefit of the doubt; credibility of prosecution evidence; acquittal | Sections 54(A)(b) and 54(A)(d), Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) Section 331(1), Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-05-10 | CA/RII/0018/2024 |
Amarasinghe Achchi Maddumage Don Pradeep Wasantha Kumara (Defendant-Petitioner) Vs. Merregngnage Madhuri Priyanka Thushari Perera (Plaintiff-Respondent, absent/unrepresented)
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Restitutio in integrum; revision; computer evidence; admissibility of photographs; additional list of documents; 45-day notice requirement; section 175 Civil Procedure Code relevance; statutory interpretation — \"first\" date fixed for trial; purposive construction; inconsistent District Court rulings | Article 138, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 5, 7, 12,Evidence (Special Provisions) Act No. 14 of 1995 (computer evidence), Section 175, Civil Procedure Code, Section 93(2), Civil Procedure Code, as amended by Section 8 of Act No. 8 of 2017 | Download |
| 2024-05-10 | CA/RII/0035/2023 |
Vidana Gamage Prema Padmini Renuka — Petitioner Vs. Kadawathakankanamalage Wijesena (Deceased), substituted by Kadawathakankanamalage Tilak Dewapriya
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Revision; Restitutio in Integrum; Article 138(1) Constitution; partition action; lis pendens; due registration; Partition Law No. 21 of 1977; jurisdiction of Court of Appeal; addition of parties post-interlocutory decree | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Articles 105(2), 118, 138(1), 139(1), 169(2), 170 Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 — Sections 48(1), 48(5) (formerly 48(3) under the 1951 Act), 66, 69(1) Partition Act No. 16 of 1951 — Sections 6, 7, 8, 11, 12(1), 13(1), 26, 36, 48(1)–(3), 49, 70(1) Registration of Documents Ordinance — Section 12 (repealed by Partition Act) Administration of Justice (Amendment) Law No. 25 of 1975 — Section 651(1) | Download |
| 2024-05-10 | CA/RII/0046/2024 |
Orient Pearl Hotels Limited — Defendant-Petitioner Vs. Ceynor Foundation Limited — Plaintiff-Respondent
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Revision; Restitutio in Integrum; Article 138 Constitution; Recovery of Possession of Premises Given on Lease Act No. 1 of 2023; offer and acceptance; formation of contract; consensus ad idem; suppression of material facts; ejectment; stay of execution | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 Recovery of Possession of Premises Given on Lease Act No. 1 of 2023 — Section 20(1), 20(2) | Download |
| 2024-05-10 | CA/RII/0323/2013 |
Liyana Mudiyanselage Sukhitha Sandamalee (Substituted 41st A Defendant-Petitioner) Vs. 01A. Weerakkody Achchilage Ukku Singho and 2 Others
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Restitutio in Integrum; Revision; Article 138 of the Constitution; Partition action; Interlocutory Decree; Amended Interlocutory Decree; Scheme of Final Allotment/Final Ballot Scheme; Commissioner\'s Report | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Restitutio in Integrum and Revision) Partition action (underlying D.C. Kegalle case — governing partition legislation not specified in this judgment) | Download |
| 2024-05-10 | CA/WRIT/0198/2020 |
Savarimuthu Retty & Sons v. Sri Lanka Tea Board
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Natural Justice, Audi Alteram Partem (right to be heard), Administrative Law, Suspension of License, Due Process, and Right to Livelihood | Sri Lanka Tea Control Act: Section 8(2) | Download |
| 2024-05-10 | CA/WRT/0012/2019 |
Madulsima Plantations PLC Vs. R. T. P. Sumanasekera (Divisional Secretary, Ambagamuwa Korale) & others
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Hon. M. Ahsan R. Marikar, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Land Acquisition, Hydro Power Project, Public Purpose, Renewable Energy Resources, Energy Permit, Provisional Approval, Leasehold Rights, Vesting in the Republic | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka . Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority Act No. 35 of 2007 (specifically Sections 4, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18) . Land Acquisition Act (specifically Sections 2, 30(1), 38, and 38(a) | Download |
| 2024-05-09 | CA/BAL/0125/2023 |
Veeravagu Sugandira Valli Vs. AG
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Bail application; exceptional circumstances; dangerous drugs; heroin trafficking; remand delay; Court of Appeal bail jurisdiction | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No. 41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2024-05-09 | CA/WRIT/0112/2018 |
Pradeep Nilanga Dela Bandara, Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Petitioner) Vs. D. Nanayakkara/A.P.G. Kithsiri, Secretary, Ministry of Sustainable Development and Wildlife and 10 Others
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Prohibition; Article 140 of the Constitution; One-man Commission of Inquiry; Audi alteram partem; Natural justice; Right to be heard; Fact-finding report vs. binding decision; Justiciability of Commission recommendations; Presidential/Ministerial Committee | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Writs of Certiorari and Prohibition) Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016 (referenced re: disclosure of the committee report to the Petitioner) Commissions of Inquiry Act | Download |
| 2024-05-08 | CA/HCC/0015/2018 |
AG Vs. Kandiah Shanmuganpillai
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Appeal against conviction; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act; Article 138 of the Constitution; grave sexual abuse; defective charge; time and place particulars in charge; illegal charge; acquittal | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331, Section 165(1), Section 165(2) (formerly Section 168(2)) | Download |
| 2024-05-08 | CA/HCC/0073/2018 |
AG Vs. Ilanganthilake Bandara Mudiyanselage Bandara Menike
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Appeal against conviction; Section 33(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act; murder; death sentence; circumstantial evidence; dying declaration; dock statement; failure to exclude third-party involvement; reasonable doubt | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 33(1) | Download |
| 2024-05-08 | CA/HCC/0204/2020 |
AG Vs. Aluthgamage Upul Ramyathilaka
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Appeal against conviction; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act; murder; death sentence; reversed burden of proof; dying declaration; Section 32(1) Evidence Ordinance; sudden fight; Exception 4 to Section 294 Penal Code; contradictions and omissions; eye witness testimony; non-jury trial | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331 Penal Code — Sections 293, 294 (general exceptions to murder, particularly Exception 4 – sudden fight), 296 (murder) Evidence Ordinance — Sections 32(1) (dying declarations) | Download |
| 2024-05-08 | CA/WRT/0425/2023 |
Senarathge Lakshman Cooray Vs. AG
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Writ of certiorari; writ of prohibition; Article 140 of the Constitution; discretion of the Attorney General to indict; Prevention of Terrorism Act; confession; rejected confession; abuse of discretion; mala fides; judicial review of prosecutorial discretion | Code of Criminal Procedure Act — Section 393 (Attorney General\'s power to present indictments) Prevention of Terrorism Act (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979, as amended by Act No. 22 of 1998 and Act No. 10 of 1982 — Sections 2(1)(a), 2(1)(b)/2(2)(II), 3(a), 16(1), 16(2), 16(3) Evidence Ordinance — Section 24 (relevance of statements) | Download |
| 2024-05-08 | CA/WRT/0285/2020 |
Thotagama Liyana Arachchige Viranji Aparna Vs. University Grants Commission & others
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Hon. S. U. B. Karalliyadde, J. | Writ of certiorari; writ of mandamus; writ of prohibition; Article 140 of the Constitution; University Grants Commission recruitment; structured interview; marking scheme; Selection Committee composition; Scheme of Recruitment (SoR); legitimate expectation; University Services Appeals Board; judicial deference to educational/administrative bodies | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 140 Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 — Sections 71(2)(ii), 86(a) | Download |
| 2024-05-08 | CA/WRT/0805/2023 |
Mohamed Ismail Fairoze Hameed alias Mohamed Shahul Hameed Ismail Fairoze and Tenaga Car Parks (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Union Bank of Colombo PLC and another
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Writ of certiorari, mandamus and prohibition; parate execution; Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act; notice of sale; disputed facts and writ jurisdiction; duty of director; discretionary/equitable relief; clean hands doctrine; conduct of petitioner | Sections 4, 8, 10, 13, Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1990 Section 187(1), Companies Act No. 6 of 2007 | Download |
| 2024-05-07 | CA/BAL/0418/2023 |
Hatharasinghe Arachchige Uditha Kalyani VS. OIC Vice Prevention Unit, Police Station, Matara
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Bail application; exceptional circumstances; dangerous drugs; heroin possession/trafficking; personal circumstances not exceptional; sole breadwinner; children of tender age; delay in indictment; application dismissed | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-05-07 | CA/HCC/0022/2022 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. :Wanasinghe Mudiyanselage Tennakoon Banda alias Mahathun
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | : Appeal against conviction; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act; murder; Section 296 Penal Code; exceptions to murder; sudden fight; grave and sudden provocation; malice; murderous intention; dangerous to life injury | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331 Penal Code — Sections 294 | Download |
| 2024-05-07 | CA/HCC/0255-0256/2018 |
AG Vs. Kok Nuwan Silwa alias Rathuwa
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Appeal against conviction; Section 331 Code of Criminal Procedure Act; Article 138 of the Constitution; murder; death sentence; common intention; dying declaration; refreshing memory; Section 159 Evidence Ordinance; Section 27 Evidence Ordinance; dock identification; dock statement; failure to cross-examine; acquittal of one co-accused | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331 Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 Penal Code — Section 296 (murder) Evidence Ordinance — Sections 27 | Download |
| 2024-05-07 | CA/WRT/0470/2022 |
G. Alagaratnam, PC with Suren Fernando Vs. N.R. Sivendran with Fihama Hanifa
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Parate execution Board resolution, recovery action Letter of Demand Mortgage , default in loan repayment Habitual defaulter Central Bank Circular No. 2 of 2022 — Covid-19 concessions Alternative remedy — appeal to Director, Financial Consumer Relations Department Discretionary relief — writ jurisdiction Delay, laches, waiver, submission to jurisdiction Illegality, irrationality, procedural impropriety (Diplock classification) Judicial review of administrative action | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140 Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1990, ss. 4, 10, 13 | Download |
| 2024-05-07 | CA/RII/0053/2024 |
Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa (3rd Defendant-Petitioner) Vs. Lasantha Alagiyawanna & others
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Restitutio in Integrum; Revision; Article 138 of the Constitution; ex parte orders; enjoining orders; interim injunctions; Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) leadership dispute; Deshapalana Mandalaya (Politburo); Vidhayaka Sabhawa (Executive Committee); casus omissus; audi alteram partem; alternative remedy doctrine | Civil Procedure Code — Sections 91, 373–380 (summary procedure), Section 402/403 (abatement), Sections 662–667 (injunctions), Section 664 (as amended by Civil Procedure Code (Amendment) Act No. 79 of 1988), Section 666 (as amended by Act No. 79 of 1988), Section 224/225 Courts Ordinance No. 01 of 1889 — Sections 73, 86(a) Judicature Act No. 02 of 1978 — Section 54 Companies Act No. 07 of 2007 — Sections 213(3), 521(1) Constitution of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) — Clauses 11, 12, 16, 32(ii), 33 | Download |
| 2024-05-06 | CA/HCC/0128/2022 |
Hapugastenna Manannalage Shantha Kumarasiri (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Kidnapping from lawful guardianship; statutory rape; plea of guilt; minimum mandatory sentence; judicial discretion in sentencing; consent of minor; rehabilitation vs. punishment; sentence variation | Sections 354 and 364(2)(e), Penal Code (as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995) Section 331, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-05-06 | CA/HCC/0152/2022 |
Paliskara Mudiyanselage Indika Chithra Paliskara (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Rape; section 364(1) Penal Code; identification evidence; delay in complaint; credibility of prosecutrix; corroboration; medico-legal evidence; dock statement; fair trial; leading questions; sexual offences — victim testimony assessment | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Section 331, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 Section 364(1), Penal Code, as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995 | Download |
| 2024-05-03 | CPA/0127/2022 |
AG Vs. Abdul Kareem Nasheer
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Application for Revision; Article 138 of the Constitution; discretionary remedy; exceptional circumstances; delay/laches; trial in absentia; Section 241 inquiry (Code of Criminal Procedure); murder; circumstantial evidence; last scene theory; contumacious conduct; dismissal in limine | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 Penal Code — Section 296 (murder) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 241(1), 241(3) | Download |
| 2024-05-03 | CA/WRT/0016/2019 |
S. G. Joseph Santiago VS. K. Uthayarajah, Divisional Secretary, Vavuniya & others
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Hon.M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne, JJ. | Writ of certiorari; writ of mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; Land Development Ordinance; Crown Lands Ordinance; succession to State land grant/permit; laches/delay in filing writ application; nomination of successor; devolution of holding | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140, Land Development Ordinance, Crown Lands Ordinance No. 8 of 1947 | Download |
| 2024-05-03 | CA/HCC/0327/2019 |
Wadduwage Ruwan Indrajith, Koswatte Ralalage Lalith Premalal Samaraweera and Colambage Lakshman alias Sampath (Accused-Appellants) Vs. Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Bribery; solicitation and acceptance of illegal gratification; abetting bribery; contradictions in prosecution evidence; credibility of decoy witness; proof of demand; burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt; acquittal | Sections 16(b), 19(c), Bribery Act Section 25(2), Bribery Act (abetment) Section 331, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-05-03 | CA/HCC/0074/2017 |
Mallawa Arachchige Sumith Nishantha alias Shantha (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Appeal against conviction and sentence; murder; attempted robbery; circumstantial evidence; last seen theory; dying without medical explanation; dock statement; non-summary deposition; death sentence affirmed | Penal Code — Section 296 (murder) Penal Code — Section 382 (attempted robbery) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331 (appeal to Court of Appeal) Evidence Ordinance — Section 33 (admissibility of deposition of a deceased witness) | Download |
| 2024-05-03 | CA/WRT/0196/2020 |
N.M.M. Brothers (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Sri Lanka Tea Board and 3 others
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Natural justice; audi alteram partem; writ of certiorari and prohibition; suspension of tea factory registration; Tea Control Act; prior notice/hearing; adequate substitute for hearing; administrative vs. quasi-judicial suspension; holding operation; urgency/emergency exception; discretionary power; Article 140 of the Constitution | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140 (writs of certiorari and prohibition) Sri Lanka Tea Control Act, Section 8(2) (power of Controller to suspend/cancel registration of tea factory) | Download |
| 2024-05-03 | CA/WRT/0440/2019 |
Jayanthi Somasekaran (President, Mercantile Netball Association) Vs. Minister of Youth and Sports & 15 others
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Hon. M. Ahsan R. Marikar, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Futility (futility of granting relief), Interim Relief, Election Disputes, and Laches/Delay (due diligence) | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka . Sports Law No. 25 of 1973 | Download |
| 2024-05-02 | CA/BAL/0374/2023 |
Athurusinhage Shyamali Sandamali Vs. The Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Mount Lavinia
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Bail application; exceptional circumstances; dangerous drugs; heroin possession; discrepancy in police reports; illegal arrest allegation; 12-month detention limit | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No. 41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2024-05-02 | CPA/0133/2019 |
M.M.U. Maduranga Vs. Thusitha Kularathna (Chairman, Western Province Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority)
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Revision application; Article 138 of the Constitution; writ of certiorari; writ of mandamus; writ of prohibition; route permit tender; Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority; tender/bid price determination; discretion of Procurement Committee; Article 12(1) equal protection; administrative guidelines | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138 | Download |
| 2024-05-02 | CA/HCC/0076/2021 |
Suwada Hennedi Sunillal (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Appeal against conviction and sentence; bribery; soliciting and accepting gratification; labour officer; Bribery Commission raid; decoy witness; dock statement; material contradictions; benefit of the doubt; appellate deference to trial judge\'s findings of fact | Bribery Act (as amended by Acts No. 2 of 1965, 38 of 1974, and 9 of 1980) — Section 19(b) (soliciting/accepting gratification) Bribery Act (as amended) — Section 19(c) (soliciting/accepting gratification) Bribery Act — Section 26 (order to pay back the sum obtained as bribe) | Download |
| 2024-05-02 | CA/PHC/0147/2019 |
Chaminda Srimal Hemantha (2nd Party Claimant-Petitioner-Appellant) Vs. A and R Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd (1st Party Claimant-Respondent-Respondent) & others
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Revision application; audi alteram partem; refusal to issue notice; fair hearing; natural justice; possession/custody of seized property; motor vehicle dispute; Magistrate\'s Court inquiry procedure; remittal for re-hearing | Article 138, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Article 154P(3), Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2024-05-02 | CA/RII/0058/2023 |
Ahangamage Malani (Claimant-Petitioner-Petitioner) Vs. Thilakarathna Arachchige Ubayasena (Plaintiff-Respondent-Respondent)
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Restitutio in Integrum; Revision; Article 138 of the Constitution; claim inquiry; seizure and sale of movable property; laches; suppression and misrepresentation; alleged fraudulent conduct; Court of Appeal Rules; alternative remedy doctrine; natural justice | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka — Article 138, Article 139(1) Civil Procedure Code — Sections 241, 243, 244 (claim/objection to seizure), Section 753 (as amended by Act No. 79 of 1988), Section 86(2) Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules — Rules 3(1)(a) and 3(1)(b) | Download |
| 2024-05-02 | CA/WRT/0142/2019 |
M. I. Anvardeen and 8 Others Vs. D. K. Chandrakeerthi, Director General, Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resources Management and 14 Others
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Hon. S. U. B. Karalliyadde, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Writ of Prohibition; Article 140 of the Constitution; Coastal Zone development permit; Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) vs. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); Shrimp farm project; Non-indigenous species importation; Discretionary administrative power; Futility of relief; Doctrine of futility in writ jurisdiction | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Writs of Certiorari, Mandamus and Prohibition) Coast Conservation and Coastal Resources Management Act No. 57 of 1981 (as amended) — Sections 12(1), 14, and 16 (including 16(1), 16(2A), 16(2C)) Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance No. 02 of 1937 (as amended) — Section 37(1) (permit for importation of non-indigenous species) | Download |
| 2024-04-30 | CA/HCC/0209/2018 |
Ambalangoda Liyanage Sujeewa Vishwajith Vs. AG
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Murder; death sentence; suicide vs. homicide — burden to exclude suicide; improbability of prosecution case; sole eyewitness testimony; medical evidence — absence of resisting injuries; afterthought defence; credibility of witness; pregnancy of deceased; appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed. | Section 331, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, read with Article 138 of the Constitution Section 296, Penal Code | Download |
| 2024-04-29 | CA/HCC/0088/2022 |
Latheef Ihusan Vs. AG
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Dangerous drugs; possession and trafficking of Heroin; Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; dock statement — evidentiary value; dock statement of co-accused not usable for/against another accused; CCTV footage — adverse inference under s.114(f) Evidence Ordinance; burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt; appeal against conviction and sentence; life imprisonment. | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 Section 114(f), Evidence Ordinance (adverse inference from withholding evidence) Section 72, Criminal Justice Act 1982 (UK) (referenced re: abolition of dock statements in England) | Download |
| 2024-04-29 | CA/HCC/0398/2017 |
Weerasinghe Mohandiramge Nihal Wickramarathne Vs. AG
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder; death sentence; circumstantial evidence — principles and sufficiency; adequacy of trial judge\'s reasons; section 27(1) Evidence Ordinance — discovery statement disregarded as unreliable; elimination of third-party involvement; matrimonial dispute as motive; inference of guilt from conduct (surrender advice); appeal dismissed. | Section 331, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Section 296, Penal Code, Section 27(1), Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-04-29 | CA/RII/0005/2023 |
Athavuda Arachchige Premalatha Pigera Jayawardena Vs. C.B. Anil Upananda
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Restitutio in integrum; revision; Article 138 of the Constitution; consent decree/terms of settlement; section 408 Civil Procedure Code; section 91 Civil Procedure Code; mistake (justus error); attorney\'s authority to compromise; setting aside settlement | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2024-04-29 | CA/WRT/0182/2024 |
Laugfs Gas PLC & another vs. AG & others
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Writs of Certiorari and Prohibition; Article 140 of the Constitution; interim relief; judicial review of tender/bid conditions; estoppel and ultra vires; waiver and consent in public law; anti-competitive practices/anti-monopoly policy; reasonableness/irrationality/disproportionality of administrative action; ministerial/state policy and justiciability; State-Owned Enterprise divestiture (Litro Gas) | Consumer Affairs Authority Act No. 9 of 2003, Consumer Protection Act of 1979, Fair Trading Commission Act of 1987, Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2024-04-05 | CA/WRT/0095/2021 |
Simmet (Private) Limited Vs. J.A. Ranjith (Former Secretary, Ministry of Industries and Supply Chain Management) & others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. (Acting P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Writ of Prohibition; fundamental rights; Article 12(1) equal protection; judicial review; Board of Investment agreements; export/import control; ultra vires; rights-based judicial review; public trust doctrine; administrative discretion; forum shopping; res judicata | Board of Investment Law No. 04 of 1978 — Section 17 Imports and Exports (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969 — Sections 4(3), 14, 20 Industrial Development Act | Download |
| 2024-04-05 | CPA/0021/2017 |
Subramanium Ramani (wife of the Accused, Welaudan Methiyas Chandrapala alias Mervyn Vs. AG
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Revision application; trial in absentia; abduction of accused; presumption of death; abatement of criminal proceedings; death certificate; estoppel; Anti-Money Laundering Act; heroin trafficking proceeds; Section 241 CPC; missing persons | Anti-Money Laundering Act No. 05 of 2006 — Section 3(1)(a) Registration of Deaths and Missing Persons (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 2010 — Section 2 | Download |
| 2024-04-05 | CA/HCC/0178-0179/2018 |
Wawalage Uthum Prasanna Rosairo alias Malli Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Trafficking and possession of Heroin; aiding and abetting; amendment of indictment during trial; alteration of charge before judgment (s.167 CCP); prejudice to accused from late amendment; test of probability of prosecution evidence; dock statement — evidentiary value; credibility of police witnesses; discrepancy in place of offence; reasonable doubt; acquittal on appeal; death sentence set aside. | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984, Section 331(1), Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, read with Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-04-05 | CA/RII/0025/2018 |
Abdul Fareed Mohamed Munas Vs. Ameenathul Sureyan Razeed & others
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Partition action; corpus of the action; duty of trial judge to investigate title under section 25(1); preliminary survey plan; conflicting survey plans; deed of transfer — extent of share conveyed; pedigree/devolution of title; adverse possession; Evidence Ordinance presumptions (section 114); witness familiarization vs coaching; judgment in rem | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977,Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-04-04 | CPA/0004/2021 |
Sugamuni Liyaage Karunasena Vs. Site Forest Officer, Embilipitiya & another
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Revision; confiscation of vehicle; Forest Ordinance; unauthorized transportation of timber; vicarious liability of vehicle owner; Attorney General not supporting confiscation; setting aside High Court and Magistrate Court orders | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-04-04 | DCF/0541/2000 |
Apogee International (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Kalukapuge Thomas Perera & others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Partition action; prescriptive title; ouster; undivided rights; co-ownership; exclusive possession; pedigree dispute; identification of corpus; deed of transfer of divided portion; framing of additional issue; findings of primary fact on appeal; credibility of witnesses | Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2024-04-04 | CA/WRT/0459/2022 |
Anods Cocoa (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Controller General of Import and Export
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. P/CA | Writ of certiorari; writ of mandamus; writ of prohibition; import control regulations; open account payment terms; letter of authorization; bank guarantee; customs detention notice; mitigated forfeiture; ultra vires; lex cogit ad impossibilia; impossibilium nulla obligatio est; directory vs mandatory provision; non-compliance with court rules (technical objection) | Imports and Exports (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969, Customs Ordinance No. 17 of 1869 (as amended) | Download |
| 2024-04-04 | CA/HCC/0005/2021 |
Ranaweera Mudiyanselage Anura Hemantha Kumara Ranaweera Vs. Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Appeal against conviction; bribery; soliciting gratification; accepting gratification; official duty; Divisional Development Officer; Agrarian Service Committee; credibility of defense evidence; unexplained loan defense; failure to issue receipt; proof beyond reasonable doubt | Bribery Act No. 11 of 1954 (as amended) — Sections 19(b), 19(c) | Download |
| 2024-04-04 | CA/WRT/0349/2020 |
Center for Environment Justice Vs. Marine Environment Protection Authority
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Hon. M.T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; public interest litigation; environmental protection; marine pollution; failure to perform statutory duty; hazardous/toxic wastewater sludge discharge; regulatory inaction; concurrence between regulatory authorities; withdrawal of relief | Marine Pollution Prevention Act, National Environment Act | Download |
| 2024-04-02 | CPA/0095/2023 |
Perumal Dinesh Kumar Vs. The Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Kolonne
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Revision application; Article 138 Constitution; exceptional circumstances; kidnapping from lawful guardianship; statutory rape; plea of guilty; sentencing; excessive sentence; concurrent sentences; child victim; consent (irrelevant under age of consent); subsequent offer of marriage; remorse | Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 138, Penal Code — Section 354 (kidnapping from lawful guardianship); Section 364(2) read with Section 364(2)(e) (rape), Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-04-02 | CA/WRT/0134/2023 |
Yagdehigedara Ranjith Rathnayake Vs. Debt Conciliation Board
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Hon. Bandula Karunaratne, J. (P/CA | Writ of Certiorari; Article 140 of the Constitution; Debt Conciliation Board proceedings; deed as transfer vs. mortgage (usufructuary/security transaction); quorum of statutory tribunal; ultra vires; natural justice; legitimate expectation (procedural and substantive); alternative remedy/exhaustion of statutory remedy; undue delay; legal personality of a statutory body | Debt Conciliation Board Act No. 39 of 1949 (Debt Conciliation Ordinance) — Sections 2(1), 3(2), 8, 9(2), 14(1), 54 | Download |
| 2024-04-01 | CA/HCC/0151/2020 |
Mohomed Naushad Doole Naushad & another Vs. AG
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Unlawful assembly; murder; grievous hurt; common intention; visual/eyewitness identification — quality and reliability; poor lighting conditions at scene; inconsistent witness testimony on identification circumstances; identification parade; disparate treatment of co-accused on identical identification evidence; right to fair trial (Article 13(3)); appeal allowed; acquittal. | Penal Code | Download |
| 2024-04-01 | CA/PHC/0209/2018 |
Siyapatha Finance PLC Vs. The Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Pulmoddai
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Confiscation of vehicle; forest offence; trespass into reserve forest; digging within reserve forest; antiquities exploration; third-party absolute owner\'s claim; sufficiency of charge to support confiscation; requirement that charge specifically allege vehicle/tool used in commission of offence; mere listing as a production insufficient; revision under Article 154P; appeal under Article 138; order set aside; vehicle released. | Forest Ordinance, as amended , Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka , Antiquities Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-03-28 | CA/TAX/0003/2017 |
Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue Vs. Dr. S.S.L Perera
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Hon.M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne, JJ. | Income Tax — Assessment — Rejection of return of income — Duty of Assessor to communicate reasons for non-acceptance of return — Failure to communicate reasons — Validity of assessment — Right of appeal. | Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2024-03-28 | CA/HCC/0226A-B/2015 |
Umagilige Inoka Shayamalee
Vs. AG
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Heroin Trafficking, Aiding and Abetting, Narcotics Offences,Inward Journey of Productions, Expert Evidence, Weight Discrepancy, Integrity of Evidence, Amendment of Indictment, Procedural Irregularity, Fair Trial, Recalling Witness, Summoning Additional Witness, Re-examination of Witness, Filling Gaps in, Prosecution Case, Misdirection in Law | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-03-27 | CA/WRT/0068/2023 |
G.L. Gamage (nee De Silva) Vs. Biyagama Pradeshiya Sabha & 5 others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. P/CA | Interim Order | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2024-03-27 | CA/WRT/0407/2023 |
Edith Doreen Hyacinth Corea Vs. OIC of Criminal Investigations Department & others
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Hon.N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. P/CA | Judicial review of pending criminal investigation, Overseas travel pending criminal case, Variation of bail conditions, Interim order in writ application, Criminal misappropriation, Natural justice | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Bail Act, Judicature Act | Download |
| 2024-03-27 | CA/HCC/0006/2023 |
Pushpakumara v. Attorney General of Sri Lanka
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder Dying Declaration Common Intention Alibi Dock Statement Identification (Light conditions and moonlight) Admissibility Criminal Appeal | Section 331(1) and Section 126A(1)(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 19 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 10 of 1990,Penal Code, Section 32(1) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-03-27 | CA/WRT/0525/2019 |
Graphic Systems (Pvt) Limited & another Vs. People\'s Bank & 4 others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Writ of Certiorari and Mandamus – Article 140 of the Constitution – Public procurement – Tender process – Government Procurement Guidelines 2006 – Rejection of tender bid without reasons – Natural justice – Transparency and fairness in tendering – Discretion of State bank – Technical Evaluation Committee – Blacklisting of supplier – Rule of law in public bodies – Best value for money – Prayer confined to mandamus relief | Companies Act No. 17 of 1982 Government Procurement Guidelines of 2006 | Download |
| 2024-03-26 | CA/PHC/0131/2017 |
Pangukarage Anuradha Jayanath
Dayananda Vs. Plantation Monitoring Officer
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Unauthorized occupation of State land, Ejectment, Valid permit, Written authority of the State, Burden of proof under Section 9(SLO), Provincial High Court Revision | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-03-26 | CA/HCC/0310/2017 |
Kurudupatabedilage Sudharshana
Jayasekera Vs. AG
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Circumstantial evidence, Recovery under Section 27, Identification parade, Dock statement, Failure to cross-examine witness, Previous statements of witnesses, Double murder, robbery, Cranio-cerebral injuries | Penal Code(S. 296,380), Code of Criminal Procedure Act(S.200,331,420), Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-03-26 | CA/HCC/0115/2022 |
Mahawanni Arachchige Sampath Chaminda v. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Murder; Section 296 Penal Code; Death Sentence; Dying Declaration; Alibi; Identification; Dock Statement; Evidence Ordinance; Criminal Appeal | Penal Code: Section 296, Evidence Ordinance: Section 32 and Section 105 | Download |
| 2024-03-25 | CA/HCC/0120/2022 |
Pathinathan Consal Dias Vs. AG
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Abduction of a minor – Section 354 Penal Code – Grave sexual abuse – Section 365B(2)(b) Penal Code – Belated complaint – Delay in disclosure by child victim – Discrepancies/contradictions in testimony – Totality of evidence – Failure to put defence case in cross-examination – Medico-Legal Report – Kidnapping from lawful guardianship – Benefit of the doubt – Appeal against conviction – Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 331(1) | Penal Code , Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2024-03-25 | CA/WRT/0026/2022 |
Gnendra Shani Abeysekara Vs. Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, Chairman & 7 others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. P/CA | Writ of Certiorari – Article 140 of the Constitution – Presidential Commission of Inquiry – Natural justice – Audi alteram partem – Right to be heard – Ultra vires findings and recommendations – Wednesbury unreasonableness – Political victimization inquiry – Undertaking given to Court – Sub judice – Usurpation of Attorney General\'s powers – Non-binding nature of Commission recommendations – Futility of relief – Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140, Article 81 Commission of Inquiry Act No. 17 of 1948 (as amended) – Sections 2, 7(c), 7(2), 11, 16, 24 Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry Act (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1978 (SPCOI Act) – Section 9 Penal Code – Sections 100, 189, 191, 335 Bribery Act – Section 70 Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act | Download |
| 2024-03-25 | CA/WRT/0135/2021 |
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka Vs. Hon. Upaly Abeyratne & 4 others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. P/CA | Writ of Certiorari – Article 140 of the Constitution – Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Political Victimization – Natural justice – Audi alteram partem – Right to be heard – Legitimate expectation – Ultra vires findings and recommendations – Wednesbury unreasonableness – Non-binding nature of Commission recommendations – Usurpation of Attorney General\'s powers – Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry – Futility of relief – No summons served – Reputational harm to public figure | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140, Article 81 Commission of Inquiry Act No. 17 of 1948 (as amended) – Sections 2, 7(c), 7(2), 11, 16, 19, 24 Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry Act (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1978 (SPCOI Act) – Section 9 | Download |
| 2024-03-25 | CA/WRT/0166/2020 |
Anura Kumara Dissanayake Vs. Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, Chairman, Presidential Commission of Inquiry & 7 others
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Hon.N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Prohibition; Presidential Commission of Inquiry; political victimization; jurisdiction/locus standi; ultra vires; Wednesbury unreasonableness; natural justice/fair hearing; sub judice; separation of powers; futility of relief; Article 140 writ jurisdiction | - Constitution of Sri Lanka — Articles 4(c), 81, 105, 111C(1), 111C(2), 140 - Commissions of Inquiry Act No. 17 of 1948 (as amended) - Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1978 - Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2024-03-25 | CA/WRT/0167/2020 |
Gnendra Shani Abeysekara Vs. Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, Chairman, Presidential Commission of Inquiry & 7 others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. P/CA | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Prohibition; Presidential Commission of Inquiry; political victimization; jurisdiction/locus standi; ultra vires; Wednesbury unreasonableness; natural justice/fair hearing; futility; legitimate expectation; Article 140 writ jurisdiction | - Constitution of Sri Lanka — Article 140 - Commissions of Inquiry Act No. 17 of 1948 (as amended) — including Sections 9, 16 - Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1978 (SPCOI Act No. 7 of 1978) — including Article 81 reference - Companies Act No. 07 of 2007 | Download |
| 2024-03-25 | CA/WRT/0174/2021 |
Anura Kumara Dissanayake Vs. Hon. Upali Abeyrathne,
Retired Judge of the Supreme Court
Chairman & 8 others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. P/CA | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Prohibition; Presidential Commission of Inquiry; political victimization; jurisdiction/locus standi (public officers/corporations/armed forces/police only); ultra vires; Wednesbury unreasonableness; breach of undertaking to Court; natural justice/fair hearing; National Executive Council; Anti-Corruption Unit; Cabinet Decision quashed; mala fides | Constitution of Sri Lanka — Articles 4(c), 105, 111C(1), 111C(2), 140 - Commissions of Inquiry Act No. 17 of 1948 (as amended) — Sections 9, 16, 24, 26 - Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1978 (SPCOI Act No. 7 of 1978) — Article 81 reference - Bribery Act — Section 70 - Penal Code — Sections 100, 189, 191 | Download |
| 2024-03-25 | CA/WRT/0297/2021 |
J.C. Weliamuna v. Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne and Others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. P/CA | Writ of Certiorari; Article 140 of the Constitution; Presidential Commission of Inquiry; natural justice; legitimate expectation; Wednesbury unreasonableness; ultra vires; recommendations not binding proprio vigore; futility of relief; right to be heard | Article 140 of the Constitution (writ jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal) Article 81 of the Constitution (civic disability) Commissions of Inquiry Act No. 17 of 1948 (Section 2 — appointment power) Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1978 (Section 9) | Download |
| 2024-03-25 | CA/WRT/0331/2021 |
Here\'s the summary for CA (Writ) Application No. 331/2021 — Dr. Kodagoda Hitige Jayampathy Rohanakumara Wickramaratne of Petit v. Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne and Others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. P/CA | Writ of Certiorari; Article 140 of the Constitution; Presidential Commission of Inquiry; natural justice; right to be heard; legitimate expectation; failure to summon/serve process; Wednesbury unreasonableness; ultra vires; political victimization; recommendations not binding proprio vigore | Article 81, 12(1), 140 of the Constitution Commissions of Inquiry Act No. 17 of 1948, as amended Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1978 | Download |
| 2024-03-25 | CA/WRT/0364/2021 |
Ranil Wickramasinghe v. Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne and Others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. P/CA | Writ of Certiorari; Article 140 of the Constitution; Presidential Commission of Inquiry; Anti-Corruption Committee; legitimate expectation; natural justice; Wednesbury unreasonableness; ultra vires; recommendations not binding proprio vigore; futility | Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1978, Commissions of Inquiry Act No. 17 of 1948 (Section 2 ), Article 140 & 81 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-03-21 | CPA/0097/2023 |
Karungu Aboobucker Ayisha Beebi
alias Sarangu Aboobucker Ayisha Beebi Vs. The Officer In Charge,
Crimes Investigation Division
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | foreign job transaction offences – cheating (Penal Code s.403) – criminal breach of trust (Penal Code s.389) – criminal misappropriation (Penal Code s.386) – Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Act s.13 – partial acquittal on appeal – sentence enhancement on appeal – failure to issue show cause before enhancement – violation of natural justice (audi alteram partem) – procedural irregularity – miscarriage of justice – exceptional circumstances for revision – discretionary revisionary jurisdiction | Penal Code, Article 138 of the Constitution, Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Act s.13 | Download |
| 2024-03-21 | CA/HCC/0125/2023 |
Pahalage Mahesh Kumara alias
Sudda. Vs. The Democratic Socialist
Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | non-jury trial – identification of accused as central issue – reliability of eyewitness evidence – 119 emergency call as first information – inconsistency between first information and trial testimony – credibility of prosecution witnesses – identification based on seeing accused from behind – dock statement rejection – presumption of innocence and burden of proof – misdirection on presumption of innocence – evaluation of prosecution and defence evidence – circumstantial evidence assessment – failure to produce corroborative photographic evidence | Section 114(f) Evidence Ordinance, Section 296 Penal Code | Download |
| 2024-03-21 | CA/WRT/0203/2021 |
Kaluthara Vithanage Gimhani Udeshika Senarathne Vs. Institute of Chartered Accountants
of Sri Lanka & others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Interim Relief Amounting to Final Relief, Preservation of Status Quo, Judicial Discretion, Exercise of Discretion, Preliminary Hearing, Maintainability of Writ Application, Threshold for Granting Notice | Constitution of Sri Lanka- Article 126 | Download |
| 2024-03-20 | CA/HCC/0348/2018 |
Alvitigalage Don Dinesh Nimantha Vs. AG
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | credibility of police officers – adverse inference for failure to call witness rejected – Government Analyst’s evidence – chain of custody – discrepancy in weight of heroin explained – intact seals – admissibility of adopted evidence – procedural irregularity without miscarriage of justice – dock statement alleging fabrication | Section 134 Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-03-20 | CA/HCC/0464/2017 |
Sandanam Pichchai Mary Matilda Vs. AG
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Credibility of police witnesses, Material contradictions, Custody of productions, Burden of proof,Presumption of innocence, False implication, Credibility of prosecution witnesses, Credibility and probability test | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984), Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-03-20 | CA/WRT/0607/2011 |
Dhanapala Mudiyanselage Sarath Dhanapala Vs. Chairman,
Administrative Appeals Tribunal &15 Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Exercise of writ jurisdiction, Alternative remedy, Premature writ application, Fair investigation, Criminal justice administration, Court of Appeal jurisdiction, Supervisory powers, Interim relief, Overseas travel pending criminal case, Balance between individual liberty and administration of justice | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2024-03-19 | CA/HC/0113/2014 |
Edirisinghe Peruma Arachchilage Sanjeewa
Nishantha alias Kasthuri Vs. AG
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Common object, Common intention, Murder, Robbery, Aggravated robbery, Identification parade, Dock identification, Visual identification, Identification evidence, Improper identification parade, Corroborative evidence | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-03-19 | CPA/0078/2023 |
Halgama Arachchilage Piyushani Iresha Vs. AG
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Money Laundering Revision Application Article 138 of the Constitution Statutory Retrospective Application Prospective Operation, Substantive Law vs. Procedural Law, Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 5 of 2006 Amendment Act No. 40 of 2011 Preliminary Objection Maintainability of Indictment, Exceptional Circumstances Miscarriage of Justice, Manifestly Erroneous | Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 5 of 2006 | Download |
| 2024-03-15 | CA/WRT/0340/2020 |
Dr. A. M. Jazeel v. Eastern University, Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon. M. Ahsan R. Marikar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; university recruitment/selection process; legitimate expectation; ultra vires; Wednesbury unreasonableness; marking scheme; multiplicity of litigation; alternative remedies/laches | Article 140 of the Constitution (writ jurisdiction) University Grants Commission Circular No. 916 (Sections 1.6, 3.2, 3.3 — marking scheme requirements) | Download |
| 2024-03-14 | CA/HCC/0417/2018 |
Watawalage Don Mangala Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sole eyewitness evidence, Credibility, Dying declaration, JMO evidence, Material contradictions, Subsequent conduct of accused, Non-jury criminal trial, Murder weapon recovery | Section 296 Penal Code, Section 134 Evidence Ordinance, Section 27 Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-03-12 | CA/HCC/0297/2015 |
Hettiarachchige Sanjeewa Kumara alias Sampath Vs. AG
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Criminal appeal – heroin possession and trafficking – Dangerous Drugs Ordinance – Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) raid – single police witness conviction – Section 159 Evidence Ordinance (refreshing memory using notes) – Section 134 Evidence Ordinance (no requirement of corroboration) – admissibility of investigation notes – credibility of police testimony – failure to establish chain of custody / production – failure to consider defence evidence – defence witnesses (wife and daughter) – dock statement denial – investigative improbabilities | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Sri Lanka) Evidence Ordinance (Sri Lanka) | Download |
| 2024-03-07 | CA/WRT/0220/2022 |
R. W. R. G. Tharanga Udayanganee Rajapakse Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Failure to comply with mandatory safety distances – Horizontal clearance from residential building – Statutory duty – Ultra vires – Public law duty – Estoppel – Acquiescence – Laches – Planning approval – Subdivision plan – Judicial review – Mandatory order – Administrative discretion | Sri Lanka Electricity Act, Electricity (Safety and Continuity) Regulations, Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 140 ,170) | Download |
| 2024-03-07 | CA/WRT/0220/2022 |
R. W. R. G. Tharanga Udayanganee Rajapakse Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Failure to comply with mandatory safety distances – Horizontal clearance from residential building – Statutory duty – Ultra vires – Public law duty – Estoppel – Acquiescence – Laches – Planning approval – Subdivision plan – Judicial review – Mandatory order – Administrative discretion | Sri Lanka Electricity Act, Electricity (Safety and Continuity) Regulations, Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 140 ,170) | Download |
| 2024-03-07 | CA/HCC/0004/2023 |
Sarvananthan Kabilkumar & another vs. AG
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Attempted murder, common intention, Section 32 Penal Code, Section 300 Penal Code, witness credibility, medical evidence consistency, contradictions in testimony, sentencing proportionality, High Court of Jaffna, Code of Criminal Procedure Act . | Section 331 (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 300 & 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2024-03-07 | CA/WRT/0507/2023 |
Galbokka Hewage Chamith Lasantha and Galbokka Hewage Ranil Prasanna v. Eng. R. A. S. Ranawaka and Others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Article 140 of the Constitution; Coastal Zone; unauthorized construction; demolition order; permit requirement; coastal setback; appointed date; title/proof of possession; discretionary relief refused | Article 140 of the Constitution (writ jurisdiction) Coast Conservation and Coastal Resources Management Act No. 57 of 1981 | Download |
| 2024-03-04 | CA/HCC/0002/2020 |
Mohomed Habibulla Mohomed Nazeer alias Nazar Vs. AG
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | High Court conviction after non-jury trial – death sentence – eyewitness evidence (child witness aged 9 at incident, 14 at testimony) – reliability of child witness – evaluation of credibility and demeanour – corroboration not mandatory – burden of proof on prosecution – eyewitness testimony principles – circumstantial and direct evidence assessment – dock statement rejected-forensic medical evidence (95% burn injuries, JMO post-mortem findings) | Section 296 Penal Code, Section 109 Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2024-03-04 | CA/HCC/0055/2020 |
Punala Vidanalage Lakshitha
Thushara Manel. Vs. AG
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Common intention – Participatory presence vs. mere presence – Identification evidence – Twins – Eyewitness testimony – Contradictions in inquest proceedings – Dock statement – Unchallenged evidence in cross-examination – Appeal against conviction | Penal Code – Sections 296, 300, 314, 317, 32 Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 331(1) | Download |
| 2024-03-04 | CA/HCC/0061/2021 |
Wanigathungage Nihal Shantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Appeal against conviction; gang rape; robbery; identification parade; identification evidence; omissions and contradictions; dock statement; Ellenborough dictum; Lucas principle; fair trial; reasonable doubt; acquittal | Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act No. 15 of 1979 — Section 331 Penal Code (provisions relating to gang rape and robbery) | Download |
| 2024-03-01 | CA/PHC/065/2012 |
WanigapuraGamageWolvinKeerthilatha Vs WanninayakaMudiyanselageChandanaKumara Wanninayaka
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Revisionary Jurisdiction –Unauthorized Possession - Quit Notice - Competent Authority - Show Cause - Order of ejectment - Scope of an inquiry - Valid Permit - Writ of certiorari | The ConstitutionArticle 154P State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979Sections 3, 5, 6, 9 | Download |
| 2024-03-01 | CA/PHC/0104/2020 |
Mohammed Iqbal Ahamed Mujahid Vs. OIC Dehiwala & another
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Trafficking of Heroin, Criminal liability, Burden of proof, Credibility of witnesses,Sole testimony, Corroboration, Documentary evidence, Reasonable explanation, Fair trial | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Evidence Ordinance, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 -Section 331(1) | Download |
| 2024-02-29 | CA/WRT/0049/2020 |
W.A.V.S Priyantha & others Vs. Regional Mining Engineer
Geological Survey and Mines Bureau &others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J | Exercise of Discretionary Jurisdiction, Alternative Remedy Rule, Exhaustion of Statutory Remedies Delay and Laches, Unexplained Delay Equitable Doctrine Res Judicata, Compulsory Acquisition | Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2024-02-29 | CA/WRT/0088/2019 |
Seylan Bank PLC Vs.The Commissioner General of
Labour
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Hon. M. Ahsan R. Marikar, J. | Payment of Gratuity Terminal Benefits Unreasonableness | Constitution of Sri Lanka Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 | Download |
| 2024-02-29 | CA/HCC/0190-0191/2017 |
Seetha Mary Vs. AG
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Infant Homicide, Homicide, Death Sentence, Competent Spouse Witness, Conviction, Circumstantial Evidence, Beyond Reasonable Doubt, Innocence and Guilt,Witness Credibility, Contradictions and Omissions | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, . Penal Code, Children and Young Persons Ordinance, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-02-29 | CA/RII/0001/2021 |
Ranatunga Arachchilage Sunil
Harshadewa Vs. Kotte Hewa
SwarnamaliThilinikaDeshabandu & another
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Restitutio in Integrum – Consent Decree – Terms of Settlement – Section 408 CPC – Section 91 CPC – Mistake of Fact – Justus Error – Attorney-at-Law\'s Authority – Non-compliance with Mandatory Procedure – Finality of Consent Decree – Revision – Consent Judgment Set Aside | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Civil Procedure Code, Prevention of Frauds Ordinance No. 7 of 1840 | Download |
| 2024-02-29 | CA/WRT/0125/2020 |
Karnahalupedige Duliyes Fernando alias Dulip Weerarathne Vs. Minister of Lands and Land Development
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Judicial Review – Compensation – Market Value – LARC – Board of Review – Delay and Laches – Alternative Remedy – Exhaustion of Remedies – Disputed Facts – Res Judicata – Administrative Law – Land Acquisition Compensation – Gazette Notification – Southern Expressway – Road Development Authority | Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2024-02-29 | CA/HCC/0205/2017 |
Munasinghe Arachchige Muditha
Dinesh Guna Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Equality Before the, Writ of Mandamus, Ultra Vires, Irrationality, Minority Rights, Convention on the Rights of the Child | Article 12(1)(2), 16, 140, 167 168(1), 27(2)(h) of the Constitution Ministry of Education Circular No. 22/2017 | Download |
| 2024-02-29 | CA/WRT/0115/2021 |
Chandrani Mananayake Algama Vs S. M. Chandrasena,
Minister of Lands & others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Land Acquisition Board of Review – Right of Appeal – Refusal to Hear Appeal – Unilateral Deposit of Compensation – Waiver – Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – Judicial Review | Article 140 of the Constitution, Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 (as amended) | Download |
| 2024-02-29 | CA/WRT/0267/2019 |
Christy David & others Vs. C. D. Wickramaratne,
Inspector General of Police & others
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Hon. S. U. B. Karalliyadde, J. | Combined Allowance – Special Combined Allowance – Establishments Code – Chapter XIV – Public Administration Circular No. 20/2018 – Cabinet Decision – Reduction of Allowance Days from 24 to 14 – Legitimate Expectation – Change of Government Policy – Wednesbury Unreasonableness – Irrationality – Natural Justice – Ultra Vires | Article 140 of the Constitution, Establishment Code of 1985 | Download |
| 2024-02-29 | CA/WRT/0304/2021 |
Rado Lanka (Private) Limited Vs. Sri Lanka Tea Board & others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Sri Lanka Tea Board – Tea Commissioner – Circular Restricting Purchase of Refuse Tea – Quality Control Measure – Protection of Ceylon Tea Standards – Section 24 – Statutory Discretion – Permit Conditions – Writ of Certiorari – Judicial Review – Ultra Vires – Irrationality – Unreasonableness | Tea Control Act No. 51 of 1957, Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016 | Download |
| 2024-02-29 | CA/WRT/0653/2023 |
Serasinghe PathiranageUdula Vs. National Gem and Jewellery Authority
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Gemming Licence – – Co-owned Land – Consent of Co-owners – Title Dispute – Pedigree of Title – Ownership of Land – Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance – Disputed Questions of Fact – Alternative Remedy – Jurisdiction of Writ Court | National Gem and Jewellery Authority Act No. 50 of 1993, Article 140 of the Constitution, Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-02-29 | CA/WRT/0167/2018 |
L. H. Nandawathie
Delwalakanda Vs. Divisional
Secretariat Weligepola
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | State land – Allocation of permits, Inaction of public authority – Ultra vires – Padfield principle – Unfettered discretion | Land Development Ordinance, Constitution Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2024-02-28 | CA/PHC/0084/2018 |
Lokugamage Lalith Chandra Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Hambantota
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Illegal Transportation of Cattle , Vehicle Confiscation, Release on Bond, Failure to Produce Vehicle, Registered Owner Liability , Confiscation Inquiry | Constitution of Sri Lanka(Article 138) | Download |
| 2024-02-28 | CA/WRT/0157/2021 |
Samagi Real Estates (Private) Limited Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board
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M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Rights and Obligations of Electricity Consumers – Clause A.8 Part II – Right to Obtain Breakdown of Electricity Supply Estimate – Standard Construction Cost – Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) – Legitimate Expectation – Administrative Fairness – Transparency – Duty to Give Reasons | Sri Lanka Electricity Act No. 20 of 2009, Right to Information Act (RTI) | Download |
| 2024-02-28 | CA/HCC/0277/2016 |
Kodikara Aarachchige Ranjith
Kodikara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | dishonest intention, misappropriation, civil transaction vs criminal liability, burden of proof criminal misappropriation, credibility of witness | Penal Code, Prevention of Frauds Ordinance, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Judicature Act | Download |
| 2024-02-28 | CA/TAX/0011/2010 |
Senvec Lanka (Pvt) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Sole Agency Agreement – Agent vs Principal – Consumption of Services Outside Sri Lanka – Indenting and Commission Agency – Interpretation of Commercial Agreements – Board of Review Determination – Case Stated Procedure – Questions of Law – Export of Services – Overseas Principal – Market Promotion Services – Customer Information Services – Proforma Invoice – Letter of Credit Transactions – Misdirection in Law – Misinterpretation of Contractual Clauses | Section 7(1)(c) VAT Act No. 14 of 2002 | Download |
| 2024-02-27 | CA/WRT/0814/2023 |
Douglas Gajanayake Vs. Divisional Secretar &others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J | Statutory Duty, Public Duty, Locus Standi, Membership Rights, Vagueness of Relief, Contradictory Pleadings, Internal Dispute of Voluntary Association, Judicial Review, Discretionary Relief, Failure to Establish Standing, Refusal of Notice. | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-02-26 | CA/WRT/0520/2023 |
Nandana Padmalal Lokubarana & another Vs. Land Commissioner General & others
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Hon. M T Mohommad Laffar, J. | State Land,Temporary Lease, Allocation of State Land, Disputed Questions of Fact, Alternative Remedy, Laches, Unexplained Delay, Undue Delay, Discretionary Relief, Fundamental Rights Application, Parallel Proceedings, Dismissal In-Limine | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-02-26 | CA/WRT/0541/2019 |
Dadallage Nihal De Silva Vs. Central Environmental Authority
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Hon.S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Demotion, Departmental Inquiry, Disciplinary Proceedings, Misconduct, Disreputable, Conduct Aiding and Abetting Pre-verification False Declaration Evaluation of Evidence | National Police Commission Act, No. 17 of 2002, Police Ordinance, Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2024-02-26 | CA/WRT/0379/2019 |
Mahaweli Reach Hotels PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Unlawful termination of employment, Compensation for unlawful termination, Compensation formula, Continuous (unbroken) service, Arbitrary decision, Statutory powers, Error of law, Compensation assessment | Termination of Employees (Special Provisions) Act (Section 6), National Minimum Wages of Workers Act (Section 3(1)) , Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-02-22 | CPA/0067/2023 |
M.N.M.Nadvi Vs. The Officer-in-Charge (Special Unit)
Criminal Investigation Department &another
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Public Property, Judicial Custody, Exceptional Circumstances, Criminal Breach of Trust, Surety Bail, Cash Bail | Article 13(2), (5) of the Constitution, Penal Code Offences Against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982 | Download |
| 2024-02-22 | CA/HCC/0127/2022 |
Kottage Chandrasena alias Kiri Mama Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Child witness credibility, Delay in disclosure of sexual abuse, Psychological factors affecting child testimony | Article 138 Constitution, Section 365B(2)(b) | Download |
| 2024-02-22 | CA/WRT/0197/2021 |
D.D. Chaminda,
Sub-Inspector of Police Vs. National Police Commission
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Hon. S. U. B. Karalliyadde, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Scope of judicial review – Error of law on the face of the record – Disciplinary proceedings – Police officer-Corroboration of witnesses | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka,Police Ordinance (Chapter 53) | Download |
| 2024-02-22 | CA/WRT/0190/2016 |
G.W.W.B.R.M.M. Dambagalle Vs. Chairman,
Administrative Appeals Tribunal & others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Fundamental Rights, Police promotions, Public Service Commission, National Police Commission, Administrative Appeals, Tribunal, Promotion disputes Backdating of promotion Merit-based promotion Recruitment examination Limited competitive examination Administrative arbitrariness | Article 12(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-02-22 | CA/WRT/0319/2017 |
Dr. H. Amarathunga Vs. The Monetary Board of Central Bank
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Judicial Review, Promotion, Selection Process, Monetary Board, HRD Circular No. 05/2017/14HRD Circular No. 05/2017/14, Selection Criteria, Promotion Scheme, Public Duty | Article 140 of the Constitution, Monetary Law Act,Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2024-02-21 | CA/HCC/0003-0004/2016 |
Sooriyakumar Ajanthan alias Ajanthan Vs. AG
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Murder, Robbery, Common Intention, Criminal Liability, Appeal Against Conviction, Burden of Proof, Presumption of Innocence, Circumstantial Evidence, Beyond Reasonable Doubt, Uncontradicted Evidence, Defence Evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979(Article 331), Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance (Section 32) | Download |
| 2024-02-21 | CA/HCC/0008/2022 |
Amarasinghage Benedict Fonseka Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | causation death assault, provocation, eyewitness, credibility, evaluation of dock statement accused, medical evidence | Penal Code Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2024-02-20 | CA/WRT/0259/2022 |
R. W. W. U. D. A. Sampayo Vs. H. M. T. N. Upuldeniya
Commissioner General of Prisons and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Constitutional Ouster Clause, Judicial Review, Writ of Mandamus, Mandatory Order, Interdiction of Public Officer ,Disciplinary Proceedings | Article 61A, 55(3), (5), (9) & 140 of the Constitution, Establishments Code Volume II, Chapter XLVIII | Download |
| 2024-02-20 | CA/WRT/0391/2020 |
Anoma Nilmini Senarathna Vs. M.G. loku Hamine Alias K Karunapali
Siwmini Se’ Viharaya & others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Long-Term Lease – Agreement to Transfer State Land – Unlawful Alienation – Possession Based on Illegal Agreement – Clean Hands Doctrine – Writ Jurisdiction | Article 140 of the Constitution, State Lands Ordinance No. 8 of 1947 (as amended) | Download |
| 2024-02-20 | CPA/0144/2022 |
Sugathapalage Indika Mahesh Bandara Vs. Park Worden- Wilpattu National Park
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Illegal use of machinery within National Park, Burden of proof in confiscation proceedings , Rights of innocent owner, Scope of High Court interference , Audi alteram partem, Standard of precautions required of owner | Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-02-16 | CA/CPA/0080/2019 |
Don Jayathilakalage Mahinda
Jayathilaka Vs. Nandani Malkanthi Rajapuruge
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | exceptional circumstances revision application, maintainability of revision application , delay and laches , failure to appeal | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Article 138 Constitution Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2024-02-16 | CA/WRT/0644/2021 |
Vehicles Lanka (Private) Limited & another Vs. Inquiry Officer,
Deputy Director of Customs & others
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Hon. U. B. Karalliyadde, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Mining Permit, Co-owned Land, Consent of Co-owners, Undivided Share, Ownership Dispute, Title to Land, Pedigree of Title, Absolute Ownership, Buddhist Temporalities, Buddhist Succession Law | Article 140 of the Constitution, National Gem and Jewelry Authority Act, No. 50 of 1993 | Download |
| 2024-02-15 | CA/WRT/0366/2021 |
Rajapakse Mapa Mudiyanselage Piyasena Rajapakse Vs. Chairman of the Appointed Committee & others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Disciplinary Inquiry, Misconduct, Audi Alteram Partem, Laches, Alternative Remedies | Article 140 of the Constitution, Establishments Code | Download |
| 2024-02-15 | CPA/0115/2022 |
AG Vs. Mahagodage Ajith Kumara & another
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Gang Rape – Sentencing – Mandatory Minimum Sentence – Suspension of Sentence – Illegality of Sentence-Excessive or Illegal Suspension of Sentence – Heinous Sexual Offences | Section 364(2) of the Penal Code , Section 303(2) & 291(d) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-02-14 | CA/WRT/0549/2019 |
Abdul Latheef Abdul Rahuman Vs. Director General, Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education [SLIATE] & others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Requirement of Master’s Degree in Relevant Discipline – Interpretation of “Relevant Discipline” – Administrative and Management Qualifications – Interview Panel Exceeding Authority – Failure to Follow Recruitment Scheme – Illegal Appointments | Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education Act No. 29 of 1995, Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-02-14 | CA/WRT/0550/2019 |
Athambawa Baroon Vs. Director General, Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education [SLIATE] & others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Requirement of Master’s Degree in Relevant Discipline – Interpretation of “Relevant Discipline” – Administration and Management Qualifications – Interview Panel Acting Beyond Authority – Failure to Comply with Recruitment Scheme – Illegal Appointments – Judicial Review – Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – Quashing of Appointments | Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education Act No. 29 of 1995, Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-02-14 | CA/HCC/0086/2021 |
Muthumalage Wijeratne alias Beeri Kalu Ayya Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Child victim,Minor complainant, Credibility of child witness, Delay in complaint, Dock statement denial, Corroboration not required | Penal Code (365B(2)(b) , Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2024-02-12 | CA/TAX/0014/2020 |
Reckitt Benckiser (Lanka) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J | Purposive Interpretation, Mischief Rule, Heydon’s Case, Legislative Intent, Judicial Activism, Judicial Restraint, Mandatory Time Limit, Extension of Time, Strict Interpretation of Tax Laws, Stare Decisis, Ratio Decidendi, Separation of Powers, Legislative Function, Self-Assessment Tax System, Cape Brandy Principle | Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 | Download |
| 2024-02-12 | CA/HCC/0170/2018 |
Wickramaarachchige Nihal Ranjith Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Unlawful possession of T-56 rifle — Ammunition — Explosives Act — Alleged discovery in house — Police raid — Planned detection — Credibility of police witnesses — Burden of proof — Beyond reasonable doubt — Presumption of innocence — Reliance on weaknesses of defence — Improper shifting of burden — Dock statement — Evaluation of evidence | Firearms Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 37 of 1916 & Act No. 22 of 1996 | Download |
| 2024-02-12 | CA/WRT/0245/2021 |
Center for Environmental Justice,
(Guarantee Limited) Vs. Conservator General of Forests
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Public Interest Litigation, Sinharaja National Heritage-World Heritage Site, Road Expansion, Preliminary Objection, Formal Notice, Environmental Impact, Ultra Vires, Sustainable Development, State Responsibility, Documentary Evidence, Futility Doctrine, Premature Objection | Artv140,of the Constitution , National Heritage Wilderness Areas Act, No. 3 of 1988, Forest Conservation Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-02-09 | CA/WRT/0382/2020 |
Galagedarage Dayananda alias Dayananda Galagedara Vs. Chairman of The Debt Conciliation Board &others
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Prerogative Writs, Conditional Transfer, Debt Settlement, Ultra Vires, Error on the Face of the Record, Validity of Administrative Decision | Article 140 of the Constitution Section 17 of the Debt Conciliation Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-02-09 | CA/HCC/0238/2020 |
Marasinghe Siriwardenalage Nilantha
Kumara Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | eyewitness credibility, burden of proof, | Penal Code,Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-02-08 | CA/WRT/0486/2021 |
Timex Garments (Private) Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of
Labour
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Public Service Commission, Ouster, Disciplinary Proceedings, Payment of Half Salary, Pending Criminal Proceedings, Exercise of Discretion, Failure to Perform Statutory Duty, Rule of Law, Judicial Review | Article 55(3), 61A,126, 140 of the Constitution, Establishments Code | Download |
| 2024-02-08 | CPA/0136/2022 |
Director General-
Commission to Investigate Allegation of
Bribery or Corruption Vs. Herath Mudiyanselage Gamini
Wanasinghe
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | patent & latent lack of jurisdiction , revision application, exceptional circumstances, functus officio judgment , alteration of judgment , clerical error judgment correction, miscarriage of justice , indictment validity . | Article 138 Constitution Sri Lanka , Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act No.19 of 1994 | Download |
| 2024-02-07 | CPA/0050/2023 |
Balasingham Mylooran Vs. Jeyachandra Paranitharan
Manager, Capital FM
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | exceptional circumstances, delay laches, maintainability of revision application, possession dispute Primary Court , forcible dispossession land , restoration of possession, burden of proof, counterclaim revision objection | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2024-02-05 | CA/WRT/0063/2022 |
S.P.Dias & others Vs. Asela Gunawardena
The Director General of Health
Services & others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Sri Lanka Medical Service, Annual Transfer Scheme, Assignment of Medical Officers, Exigencies of Service, Public Service Commission (PSC Procedural Rules), Ultra Vires – Public Interest – Continuity of Healthcare Services. | Article 55(3), 61A, 126(3) ,140 of the Constitution, Public Service Commission Procedural Rules | Download |
| 2024-02-05 | CA/HCC/ 0160/2022 |
Mohomed Faris Mohomed Isham Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | sexual abuse of minor,child witness credibility contradictions in witness testimony | Penal Code Sri Lanka Section 365B(2)(b),Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-02-04 | CA/HCC/0401/2017 |
Hadugala Mudiyanselage Shriyani Jayalatha Vs. AG
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera,J. | Appeal against conviction; possession and trafficking of heroin; narcotics offence; fair trial; credibility of prosecution evidence; defense witness treatment; mens rea; momentary possession; excessive sentence; adoption of evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 39 of 1979 — Section 331(1) (Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-02-02 | CPA/0062/2017 |
Kandiah Yoganathan Vs. AG
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Confession to Police Officer ,Admissibility of Confession ,Voir Dire Inquiry, Double Translation, Language Rights, Revision Application ,Miscarriage of Justice, Procedural Fairness ,Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance [Section 24& 25(1) | Download |
| 2024-02-02 | CA/RII/0001/2023 |
Samuel Herbert Liyanaarachchi Vs Adikari Mudiyanse
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Hon. D. N. Samarakoon, J | Restitutio in Integrum, Revision , Substitution of Plaintiff, Legal Representative , Administrator, Testamentary Proceedings , Intestate Estate, Kandyan Law , Sole Heir, Next of Kin, Admission in Prior Proceedings, Birth Certificate Evidence, Challenge to Heirship, Challenge to Substitution Order | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2024-01-31 | CA/WRT/789/2023 |
Earth Tech Engineering (Private) Limited and other Vs People’s Bank and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea J | Mortgage Bond, Parate Execution, Loan Recovery, Alternative Remedy, Writ of Certiorari, Judicial Review, Contractual Relationship, Liquidation Proceedings, Winding Up, Discretionary Relief | Article 140 of the Constitution, Parate Execution Law, Mortgage Act, Section 154 of the Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-01-31 | CA/WRT/170/2022 |
R. R. Chaminda R. Samaradiwakara Vs Shashikala Senadhira and Others
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Hon.Dhammika Ganepola, J | Establishment of residency, documentary proof, physical inspection, legitimate expectation | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-01-31 | CA/HCC/439/2019 |
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Vs. Chethiya Hasith Munasinghe
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Hon.B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Bribery, inducement, reward, commission public servant insurance solicitation, premium of insurance Chandra Ekanayake, J in Padmatilake (Sgt) V. Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery/Corruption 2009 2 SLR Page 151, Rodrigo J in James Silva V The Republic of Sri Lanka (1980) 2SLR Page 167 citing Jayasena V the Queen 72 NLR Page 313, | Section 19 (b) of the Bribery Act. Section 19 (c) of the Bribery Act | Download |
| 2024-01-31 | CA/HCC/ 0184/2017 |
Harold Rex Jansen Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Ingredients of the Charge, Inconsistence and Contradictory Evidence, Video Recording Evidence. Independent Corroboration, Hearsay Evidence | The Penal Code as amended | Download |
| 2024-01-31 | CA/CPA/132/2023 |
H. H. Rupika Sanjeewani Dharmadasa Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Revisionary Jurisdiction – Remand - Grave sexual abuse on a minor - Reasonable cause for a remand – Grant of bail - Refusal of bail - Cancellation of an existing bail order - Sufficient exceptional circumstances | The Constitution Article 138 Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 1995 and 16 of 2006 Section 365B (2) (b) Code of Criminal Procedure Act Section 263 Bail Act No. 30 of 1997 Sections 2, 14, 27 | Download |
| 2024-01-31 | CA/WRT/123/2020 |
Galappththige Muditha Prasanna De Silva Vs Commissioner General of Title Settlement and Four Others
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Hon.S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Section 3(2), 5(1)(a), 29, 64 of the Land Reform Law, agricultural land owned in excess of the ceiling, settlement order, alternative remedy, material facts in dispute, laches. | Land Reform Law, No. 1 of 1972, Land Settlement Ordinance, No. 31 of 1931 and The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2024-01-31 | CA/WRT/80/2018 |
Selvanayagam Gnanasegaran Vs M. Abeygunasekara Principal, Kandy Girls High School And other
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Hon.D.N. Samarakoon, J | The refusal of the admission of a child of Methodist Denomination to Girls’ High School of Kandy - The origin of what came to be known as “Assisted Schools” and the circumstances under which they vested in the state (then the Crown) in 1961 – the Wesleyan Methodist Mission – the two Acts of 1960 and 1961 – force; counter force and prudence -religious ratios –– A Sacred Agreement in Perpetuity – Articles 16, 167, 168 of the Constitution 1978 – the application of religious ratios – the lackadaisical attitude of some to implement religious ratios provisions – confusion created by what could be a surreptitious suppression or ignorance – a transgression of the principle of the rule of law – judicial review | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-01-31 | CA/WRT/201/2021 |
Singer Sri Lanka PLC Vs The Commissioner General of Labor and 04 others
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Recovery of a loan granted from the money lying in a Private Provident Fund as EPF funds. -Can there be a true loan transaction without a consideration being passed. -Prohibition of oral evidence to contradict the contents of a written document. | Article 140 of the Constitution. -Section 27(1), (2) of the EPF Act. -Section 91, 92 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-01-30 | CA/ WRT/087/2022 |
Dr. N. V. Jayatilake and Another Vs Colombo Municipal Council and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Street Line Certificate, facts are in dispute, pedestrian movement, Condominium Plan | Housing and Town Improvement Ordinance, No.19 of 1915, Urban Development Authority Law, Apartment Law, Municipality Ordinance No. 07 of 1887. | Download |
| 2024-01-30 | CA/PHC/066/2012 |
HerathMudiyanselageKarunaratna Vs WanninayakaMudiyanselageChandanaKumara Wanninayaka
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Revisionary Jurisdiction – Unauthorized Possession - Quit Notice - Competent Authority - Show Cause - Order of ejectment - Scope of an inquiry - Valid Permit - Writ of certiorari | The Constitution Article 154P State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 Sections 3, 5, 6, 9 | Download |
| 2024-01-30 | CA/WRT/138/2020 |
Dr. Rasantha Sanjeeva Abeywickrama Vs Postgraduate Institute of Medicine
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus, Natural Justice, Preliminary Inquiry, General Regulations and Guidelines for Trainees 2018, Clause 10 of PGIM Handbook and Prospectus 1992, Applicability of Revised Regulations | Article 140, 14(1)(g), & 12(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-01-29 | CA/WRT/541/2023 |
Weerawarna Kurukulasooriya Boosa Baduge Tanura Lakmal Weerawarna and Another Vs National Gem and Jewellery Authority and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J | gemming license, co-ownership, rajakari panguwa, dewalagam land, statutory determination | National Gem and Jewellery Authority Act No. 50 of 1993, Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972, Regulations under the National Gem and Jewellery Authority Act No. 50 of 1993 | Download |
| 2024-01-29 | CA/HCC/196/2017 |
Mohamad Lebbe Mohamad Zakaria and others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J | Eye witness, Common murderous intention, Test of credibility and probability, Burden of proof and evaluation of evidence, Dock statement | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2024-01-29 | CA/WRT/471/2019 |
K. G. I. N. Deshapriya Vs Justice N. E. Dissanayake, Chairman Administrative Appeals Tribunal and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar J | Public Service Commission- Promotion- Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service- Administrative Appeals Tribunal | Rule 186 of the Public Service Commission Procedural Rules | Download |
| 2024-01-24 | CA/CPA/064/2023 |
Director General for the Prevention ofBribery and Corruption, Commission to Investigate Allegations ofBribery or Corruption Vs Maldeniya Don Upali Gunaratn ePerera and others
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Criminal Procedure, Revision, Article 138, Bribery and Corruption, Electronic Evidence, Audio &Video Recordings, Best Evidence Rule, Admissibility of Evidence, Weight of Evidence, Voice Identification, Expert Evidence, Revisionary Jurisdiction. | Article 138 & 138(1) Proviso of the Constitution, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Evidence (Special Provisions) Act No. 14 of 1995 (Section 4,7,12), Penal Code (Section 113A), Bribery Act, Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2024-01-24 | CA/WRT/511/2019 |
Foundation for Environment, Climate & Technology Vs The Commissioner of Labour & others
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M. T. Mohammed Laffar J. | EPF – Non profit charitable organization- liable to be registered as an employer to pay EPF | Employees\' Provident Fund (EPF) Act No. 15 of 1958 Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2024-01-24 | CA/WRT/611/2023 |
K. A. Priyanthi Mangalika Vs Divisional Secretariat, Kegalle & others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar J. | Identification of subject matter | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-01-24 | CA/HCC/384/2018 |
Mahawage Calistus Perera alias Jude Vs The Hon.Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Murder – Cut Injuries - Dock Statement - Beyond reasonable doubt– Sole Eyewitness - Test of cross-examination - Right of private defence - Grave and sudden provocation - Sudden Fight - Intention and knowledge of causing death – Motive - Demeanour and deportment of the witnesses | Penal Code Sections 294, 296, 297 Evidence Ordinance Sections27, 33 | Download |
| 2024-01-24 | CA/TAX/019/2015 |
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs Osprey Clothing (Private) Limited.
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J | Supplementary Agreement, Primary Agreement, Novation, Enhancement of Business, Tax Exemption, Board of Investment of Sri Lanka. | Tax Appeals Commission Act No 23 of 2011, Board of Investment of Sri Lanka Law. | Download |
| 2024-01-24 | CA/WRT/345/2021 |
Madulsima Plantations PLC Vs B.K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Commissioner General of Labour and 2 Others
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Hon S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Payment of gratuity, Section 5(1) and 20 of the Payments of Gratuity Act, Fixed Term Contract of employment, uninterrupted service, compulsory retirement age, natural justice, illegal, irrational, unreasonable, arbitrary, ultra vires. | Payments of Gratuity Act, No. 12 of 1983, The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2024-01-23 | CA/HCC/002/2021 |
Weerappulige Upul Wijesinghe Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Kidnapping of a minor - Grave Sexual Abuse –Probability Factor – Indictment – Photographic Memory– Corroboration | Penal Code amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995, 29 of 1998, 16 of 2006 Sections 354, 365B (2)(b) | Download |
| 2024-01-23 | CA/WRT/505/2021 |
Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Heen Manike and Another Vs Moratuwa Municipal Council and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Section 73(1) and 77 of the Municipal Council Ordinance, what is meant by words “it shall be lawful”, futile Application, alternative remedy. | Municipal Council Ordinance No. 29 of 1947, The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2024-01-22 | CA/HCC/036/2022 |
Warnakulasuriya Jayantha Lesly Kumar Fernando Vs The Hon. Attorney General’s Department
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Possession and trafficking of drugs – Light Conditions Identities of the accused - Weight Difference – Single Witness - Beyond reasonable doubt – Sufficient Proof – Time of the arrest – Hearsay Evidence | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance amended by Amendment Act No.13 of 1984 Code of Criminal Procedure Act Section 241 Evidence OrdinanceSections 134, 159(2) | Download |
| 2024-01-19 | CA/HCC/179/2015 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs. Nijabdeen Nazeer
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M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Murder, Defense of alibi-Identification-Turnbull Principle- Misdirection on burden of proof-presumption of innocence- consistency and accuracy of the testimonies- contradictions between the testimony of the eyewitness and the expert’s opinions. | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2024-01-19 | CA/WRT/464/2021 |
China Harbour Engineering Company (Lanka) Limited Vs B. K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Termination of employment on disciplinary grounds, Constructive termination, Intention to take disciplinary actions | ermination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No. 45 of 1971. | Download |
| 2024-01-19 | CA/HCC/172-173/2022 |
Hangamuwa Nekethige Duminda and another Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sudden Fight, Sudden Provocation, Cumulative Provocation. | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2024-01-19 | CA/WRT/0577/2023 |
Aitken Spence PLC and Another Vs Land Reform Commission and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Issuance of notices on Respondents, reliefs not specifically pleaded, laches, alternative remedy. | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2024-01-18 | CA/PHC/APN/0111/2017 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs Hettiarachchige Chandrawathi
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Revisionary Jurisdiction –Due Procedure - Questions of mixed law and fact- dying declaration - murder - burn injuries Attendant Circumstances – Beyond reasonable doubt | The Constitution Article 138 Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 Section 15 Penal Code Section 296 Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-01-18 | CA/LTA/0005/2023 |
Ahamed Jaleel Farmila Begum Vs. Mohamed Ameen Mohamed Naseemand
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M. T. Mohammed Laffar J. | Maintenance - Quazi | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act of No.13 of 1951. | Download |
| 2024-01-18 | CA/WRT/0451/2020 |
Karunakalage Sanumi Tarinya De Silva Vs Prof. G.L. Peiris, Hon. Minister of Education and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Preliminary objections, maintainability of the Writ Application, G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, District Merit Quota basis. | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2024-01-18 | CA/RII/0003/2017 |
Vaithyalingam Rajarajeswari, Vs Sathasivam Pushparajah and other
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon | Restitutio in Integrum, Revision, Article 138, Judgment Obtained by, Ratification, Estoppel, Possession, Primary Courts\' Procedure Act – Section 66; Delay and Laches, Restoration of Status Quo Ante, Fraud Vitiates Judicial Acts, Writ of Execution. | Article 138 of the Constitution, Primary Courts\' Procedure Act (Section 66), Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2024-01-17 | CA/WRT/0139/2021 |
Ajith Siyambalapitiya and another Vs Hon. Minister of Sports and Others.
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Sri Lanka Cricket, Rules, Suspension of Rules, laches, acquiescence, statutory flavour, giving due effect to the provisions of the statute | Sports Law No.25 of 1973 | Download |
| 2024-01-17 | CA/PHC/0038/2017 |
Warnakulasuriya Patabendige Nelson Vs Officer in Charge, Police Station, Tangalle and other
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Revisionary Jurisdiction – Confiscation of the vehicle–Illegal transportation of timber without a valid permit - Show Cause - Necessary Instructions - Cross-Examination – Contradictions in the evidence - Reasonable Steps –Objections - Maintainability of the charge - Exceptional Circumstances - Due Precautions – Balance of probability- Knowledge | The Constitution Article 154P Forest Act Section 40 read with Section 25(2) Judicature Act Section 48 | Download |
| 2024-01-17 | CA/HCC/0161/2018 |
Ranjith Wijesuriyage Pradeep Janaka Kumara Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Identification of the Appellant | Penal Code | Download |
| 2024-01-17 | CA/HCC/0368-0372/2018 |
Pothuwila Kankanamlage Dulip Prabath alias Chaminda Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Section 53 of the Penal Code, Dock Statement, Fair Trial, Unlawful Assembly, Motive. | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2024-01-17 | CA/LTA/0001/2020 |
Fathima Hasna Vs Mohamed Yoosuf Ali Akram
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar J. | maintenance, futility, Quazi | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act of No.13 of 1951. | Download |
| 2024-01-17 | CA/WRT/0467/2021 |
Dr. S.W.M.N.P. Karunarathna Vs Rajarata University of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Marks awarded at an interview, academic issues are outside the Writ jurisdiction | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2024-01-16 | CA/HCC/0282/2017 |
Vithana Weerasinghe ArachchilageLalith Premakumara and other Vs The Hon.Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Abduction – Gang Rape - Omissions and contradictions – Photographic Memory – Corroboration – Circumstantial Evidence–Cross-Examination - Cogent and trustworthy evidence | Penal CodeSection357 read with Section 32 Penal Code amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995Section364(2) Code of Criminal Procedure Act Section420 | Download |
| 2024-01-16 | CA/LTA/0010/2022 |
Mohamed Sulthan Mohamed Malik Vs Meera Saahib Siththi Baduriva
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar J. | Idda maintenance | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act of No.13 of 1951. | Download |
| 2023-04-04 | CA/WRT/172/2017 |
Umesh Ganganath Ranawaka and others Vs. D.K.R.Swarna,
Director General and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J. | qualifications for promotions, scheme of recruitment, legal right and the legitimate expectation | Road Development Authority Act No. 73 of 1981 | Download |
| 2023-03-01 | CA/PHC/13/2021 |
Pradeep Chamara Bandaranaike vs. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | Confiscation of vehicle, precautionary measures, knowledge of the offence | Animal’s Act, Forests Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-02-28 | CA/CPA/118/2022 |
Saludin Mohemmed Akbar vs. The Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | Revision, misappropriation of State funds, forfeiture of property, opportunity to be heard, issuance of formal notice | Offences Against Public Property Act | Download |
| 2023-02-14 | CA/CPA/79/2022 |
Lekamwasam Liyanage Lakshani Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station and another
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Hon. Neil Iddawala J. | revision application, setting aside of the order of the Learned High Court Judge, enlarge the suspects on bail, submitting misleading facts, no irregularity or illegality of the order of the High Court in refusing the application of bail | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2023-01-31 | CA/BAL/39/2022 |
Sirimanna Archchige Hasitha
Hansaka vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Malwathuhiripitiya and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Application to obtain bail, age of suspects, exceptional circumstances for bail | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2023-01-31 | CA/HCC/408/2018 |
Abeykoon Mayadunnege Athula
Abeykoon vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, attempted murder, attempted murder using offensive weapon, test of probability, credibility of evidence, reasonable doubt, rejection of dock statement | Sections 296 and 300 of the Penal Code and section 4(2) of the Offensive Weapon Act, Section 110(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-31 | CA/HCC/333/2019 |
Hapuarachchige Weerarathna and another vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Attempted murder, grievous hurt, burden of proof in criminal case, lesser culpability, common intention | Sections 300, 301 and 315 of Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-01-31 | CA/HCC/231/2018 |
Mohomad Rauf Mohomad Hilmi alias Gama vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Murder, sole eye-witness, reasonable doubt | sections 32 and 296 of the Penal Code, section 148 (4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-31 | CA/HCC/267/2009 |
Aluthbaduge Srimathi Jayantha Rodrigo vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | False evidence, dishonest misappropriation of stamp duty, cheating, proof of ingredients of each offence, burden of proof | Sections 190, 196, 386 and 400 of the Penal Code, section 5(1) of the Public Property Act | Download |
| 2023-01-30 | CA/WRT/561/2021 |
The Union of Revenue Inspectors of
Local Government Service Revenue Inspector Division Municipal Council of Kandy and others vs. Lalith U. Gamage, Governor- Central Province and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | recruitment of Revenue Inspectors, contrary to Public Administration Circulars, Scheme of Recruitment, jurisdiction of Court of Appeal to hear the matter | Sections 12, 14 and 16 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2023-01-30 | CA/HCC/302-306/2016 |
Thiruchelvam Nixon alias Ramesh and others vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Murder, common intention vs vicarious liability, judge certifying demeanor and deportment of a witness whose evidence was not taken before him, fair trial, corroboration of evidence, duty of prosecuting State Counsel | Sections 32, 140, 146, 294 and 296 of the Penal Code, section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance, section 199(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-30 | CA/HCC/404/2018 |
Wanniarachchige Sunil Fonseka alias Ajith vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Cruelty on minor child, intentional neglect, hurt | Sections 32, 308A(2), 310, 311, 312 and 314 of the Penal Code, section 177 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-27 | CA/PHC/181/2018 |
Liyana Arachchige Namal vs. Liyana Arachchige Sandya Namali and another
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Uncertainty of subject matter (disputed premises), determining possession of property | Sections 66 and 68 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-27 | CA/TAX/5/2019 |
Indian Overseas Bank vs. The Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Appeal against determination of Tax Appeals Commission, deductibility of interest expense, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between Sri Lanka and India, general deduction rule | Sections 25(1) and 26(1)(g) of the Inland Revenue Act, Article 7(3) Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between Sri Lanka and India | Download |
| 2023-01-27 | CA/TAX/18/2019 |
LOLC Finance PLC vs. The Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Appeal against determination of Tax Appeals Commission, abolition of capital gain, trading profit and income, intention of acquiring assets, brand and goodwill | Inland Revenue Act | Download |
| 2023-01-27 | CA/WRT/151/2021 |
Warakamure Gedara Ahamed
Mohamed Mazeen vs. Ms. A.H.M. Indika Kumari Abesinghe, Divisional Secretary and another
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Quit notice, purpose of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2023-01-27 | CA/WRT/353/2022 |
T.A.N.S. Thevarapperuma vs. J.M.C. Priyadarshani and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | quit notice concerns private land, service of quit notice, competent authority | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Land Reform Law | Download |
| 2023-01-27 | CA/RII/12/2019 |
Panadura Pradeshiya Sabhawa vs. Don Wimal Wijesuriya and another
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | restitutio-in-integrum, perpetual succession, legal entity, delegation of powers, terms of settlement | Pradeshiya Sabhas Act | Download |
| 2023-01-27 | CA/HCC/8/2018 |
Ganeachchi Pathirannahalage Lakshman vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Murder, proof of identity of suspect beyond reasonable doubt, Turnbull principles, evidence of single witness | Section 296 of the Penal Code, section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-27 | CA/HCC/37/2019 |
Basnayaka Mudiyanselage Ranjith
Basnayaka vs. Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and another
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Soliciting and accepting a bribe, non-custodial sentence | Sections 16(b), 19(c) and 26 of the Bribery Act | Download |
| 2023-01-26 | CA/HCC/253/2017 |
Basnagala Gamaralalage Priyantha Padmakumara vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Gurusinghe, J. | Appeal from conviction of murder, minor discrepancies or variations in witness testimony, recovery of evidence from a confession | Sections 27 and 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-01-26 | CA/WRT/23/2023 |
Vithan Harischandralage Premasiri and another vs. National Development Bank PLC and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Authority of bank to auction mortgaged property, licensed commercial bank, principle of proportionality | Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act No.4 of 1990, sections 2, 19, 37, 41A and 42 of the Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-26 | CA/WRT/106/2022 |
Ceylon Bank Employees’ Union and others vs. Bank of Ceylon and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Payment of premature retirement benefits, contract of employment, availability of judicial review, misrepresentation of material facts | Bank of Ceylon Ordinance, Finance Act | Download |
| 2023-01-26 | CA/WRT/369/2020 |
Ven. Bambarawane Saddhathissa vs. Raja Manthreelage Thilak Rajapaksha and others
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Parliamentary election, public officer, disqualification from election, Writ of Quo Warranto | Articles 61A, 63, 66, 89, 90, 91, 102, 140, 144 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Parliamentary Elections Act | Download |
| 2023-01-26 | CA/HCC/24/2016 |
Nagarasa Sivaseelan vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, alibi, burden of proof, productions, right to a fair trial, dock statement, Ellenborough principle | Section 296 of the Penal Code, section 106 of the Evidence Ordinance, section 126A of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-26 | CA/HCC/129/2019 |
Thajudeen Mohomad Fahim vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Cheating, proof beyond reasonable doubt, contradictions, predetermination of matter by judge | Sections 398 and 403 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-01-26 | CA/HCC/91/2009 |
S.A. Latheef vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Murder, confessions, non-direction or misdirection of jury, burden of proof, Ellenborough dictum, circumstantial evidence | Section 296 of the Penal Code, sections 199(3) and 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code, section 24, 27 and 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-26 | CA/WRT/422/2020 & CA/WRT/440/2020 |
Prof. D.G. Harendra de Silva and others vs. Pavithra Wanniarachchi
Minister of Health, Nutrition and
Indigenous Medicine and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Removal of Sri Lanka Medical Council members, nemo judex in causa sua, natural justice | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, sections 12 and 19D of the Medical Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-25 | CA/BAL/1/2022 |
Sakkariya Mohamed Rizwan vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Pothuvil and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail, exceptional circumstances for bail, ensuring rights and safety of victims and witnesses | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2023-01-25 | CA/BAL/24/2022 |
Victor Susantha Gamini alias
‘Kochchi Gamini’ vs. The Officer in Charge, Police Station, Aralaganwila and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Application for bail, exceptional circumstances for bail | Assistance to and protection of Victims of Crime and Witness Act | Download |
| 2023-01-25 | CA/BAL/54/2022 |
Giguruwa Gamage Ajith Priyantha, vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Opatha and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Application to obtain bail, exceptional circumstances for bail, safeguarding rights of witnesses and victims | Assistance to and Protection of Victims and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2023-01-24 | CA/PHC/73/2015 |
Kim John Kooling vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station Weligama and 8 others
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | Conditional order for removal of nuisance, fulfillment of conditions, procedure to be followed when making a conditional order absolute | Sections 98, 100, 101, 102 Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-24 | CA/PHC/158/2015 |
Vitharanage Shiromala Priyadarshani v. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | Revision, forfeiture of vehicle used to transport cannabis, release of the vehicle upon proof of innocence, fair hearing | Section 79 of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, section 40 of the Forest Ordinance, section 3A of the Animals Act, sections 54 and 64 of the Fauna and Flora Protection Act | Download |
| 2023-01-24 | CA/BAL/1/2022 |
Thewa Hettige Upali Lakshman Silva vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Pannala and others
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | Suspect arrested for possession of heroin, bail refused due to absence of exceptional circumstances, power of courts to revise an order made by themselves | Section 83(1) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-24 | CA/HCC/463/2017 |
Arumugam Jegadeeswaran vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Possession and trafficking of heroin, corroboration, credibility of public officers, test of probability | Sections 54A(b) and 54 A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance, section 48 of the Judicature Act | Download |
| 2023-01-23 | CA/HCC/250/2018 |
Attorney General vs. Selvakumar Sathyaleela alias Sathya
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Murder, abetment, conspiracy, detonating a suicide bomb, formulation of charges | Section 3(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act No. 15 of 2005, sections 102, 104, 108, 294 and 296 of the Penal Code, sections 164, 167 and 177 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-01-23 | CA/HCC/80/2017 |
Welivita Liyanage Don Mahesh Lasantha Perera vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Murder, attempted murder, gang rape, identification parade, dock identification, proof beyond reasonable doubt | Sections 32, 296, 364(2) and 300 of the Penal Code, section 3 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-20 | CA/HCC/52/2018 |
Zeik Ismail Akbar alias Master vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Trafficking and possession of heroin, evidence of Government Analyst, proof beyond reasonable doubt | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, sections 414 and 420 of the Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-01-20 | CA/PHC/143/2018 |
Hewa Pathirana Jayawickrama vs. Office -In-Charge, Police Station, Mawathagama and another
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Transporting timber without valid permit, confiscation of property, corroboration, burden of proof, exceptional circumstances for revision | Sections 25 and 40 of the Forest Ordinance, section 425 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-19 | CA/HCC/261/2014 |
Walakada Gamage Priyantha vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Gurusinghe, J. | Appeal for conviction of possession and trafficking of heroin, evidence of drug trafficking, change of law during pendency of appeal | Section 54 of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Amendment) Act No. 41 of 2022, Section 3(3)(c) of the Interpretation Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-19 | CA/HCC/58/2018 |
Karunanayake Pathirennehelage Sunil Wickramaratne alias Nilame vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, exception 4 to section 294 of the Penal Code, defence of intoxication, | Sections 296 and 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-01-19 | CA/HCC/183/2020 |
Don Danushka Hewa Vitharana alias Pola vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Rape, minimum mandatory sentences, judicial discretion in sentencing | Sections 13 and 364(2) of the Penal Code, section 241 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2023-01-18 | CA/BAL/32/2022 |
Ramasamy Yohan Jayantha vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station,
Akmeemana
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Application to obtain bail, exceptional circumstances for bail | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2023-01-18 | CA/PHC/212/2018 |
Kathriachchi Pinnawalage Sunil Padmasiri and another vs. Hissalla Kankanamge Wimalsena and another
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Taking forcible possession of a part of a land by erecting a fence, breach of public peace, functions of Primary Court and civil courts | Sections 66, 68 and 74 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-18 | CA/WKF/4/2019 |
A.H.M. Misrulafi and others vs. M.I.M. Amanullah and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Cancellation of registration of mosque, Muslim charitable trust, registration effected on misrepresentation of facts | Section 10 of the Wakf Act | Download |
| 2023-01-17 | CA/HCC/259/2019 |
Hewa Halpawannage Aruna Shantha Pathinayake vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Trafficking and possession of heroin, credibility of first information, evidence of surveillance by officers in civil clothes, burden of proof in criminal case | Sections 54A(b) and 54A(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-17 | CA/CPA/25/2022 |
Sudirikku Hennadigodage Piyaseeli vs. Officer in Charge, Colombo Crime Division, Dematagoda
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Exceptional conditions for bail, morality as a yardstick or exceptional ground in application for revision for an offence committed under Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act, Prevention of Terrorism Act | Download |
| 2023-01-17 | CA/CPA/47/2022 |
Malawiarachchige Samantha Nandana Kumara vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Remanded for possession of heroin, exceptional circumstances for bail | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-16 | CA/HCC/300-302/2018 |
Susehewage Piyal Indrajith and others vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, defence of intoxication, power of Court of Criminal Appeal to peruse improperly admitted witness statements and evidence, proof beyond reasonable doubt | Section 296 of Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-01-13 | CA/HCC/437/2019 |
Pussagodage Thusitha Namal
Kumara vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J (P/CA) | Appeal for conviction of possessing heroin, section 203 Code of Criminal Procedure Act is directory and not mandatory | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, section 203 Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-12 | CA/WRT/176/2020 |
Asoka Kularatne vs. Bope-Poddala Pradeshiya Sabha and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Institution of action against a divesting order, cancellation of development permit, legitimate expectations, legal right to enjoy proprietary rights | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-01-12 | CA/PHC/70/2014 |
Hewa Pathiranage Sompala Munasinghe vs. K.D.S.Subhasinghe and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Revision application, servitudanal right of way, exceptional circumstances to warrant revisionary jurisdiction | Section 69(1) of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-12 | CA/CPA/117/2017 |
Sarath Andrahennadi vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Sigiriya and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Obstructing access to a land, right of appeal against order of Primary Court, appellate and revisionary jurisdiction of the High Court, exceptional circumstances for revision | Sections 66, 68 and 74 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, Articles 138 and 154(3)(b) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-01-12 | CA/WRT/156/2022 |
Jayaratne V.I.P. Services (Private) Limited vs. Major General (Retd.) G. Vijitha Ravipriya, Director General of Sri Lanka Customs and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | release of vehicle import documents, excise duty payable, legitimate expectations, rights of the Petitioner, reasonable criteria | Section 3 of the Protection of Government Revenue (Special Provisions) Act No. 1 of 2006 | Download |
| 2023-01-12 | CA/TAX/17/2019 |
Dialog Broadband Networks (Private) Limited vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Sampath Wijeratne, J. | VAT, Telecommunication Development Charge, tax refund, taxable supply of services, government grant, fiscal levy | Sections 2(1)(a), 5, 83 of the Value Added Tax Act, section 11A(6) of the Tax Appeals Commission Act, section 26 of the Finance Act, section 242 (1) of the Companies Act | Download |
| 2023-01-11 | CA/BAL/19/2022 |
Panambarage Suranjan Alexander Fernando vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Negombo and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Application to obtain bail, exceptional circumstances for bail | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2023-01-11 | CA/BAL/30/2022 |
Wisnadewayalage Nirosh Malkanthi vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Giradurukotte and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Application to obtain bail, exceptional circumstances for bail | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2023-01-11 | CA/PHC/125/2018 |
Rajapakshe
Mudiyanselage Hettiyadeniye Korale Arachchilage
Nalani Kumarihami vs. Mahamarakalage Kurukulasuriya
Patabedige Anura Kumarasiri Perera
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Removing a fence and altering demarcation of boundaries, revisionary jurisdiction of Provincial High Court | Sections 66 and 69 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-09 | CA/WRT/450/2022 |
Chandana Niroshana Lokuliyanage and another vs. Wijedasa Rajapakshe, Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Relocation of courts complex, availability of judicial review, place of hearing of courts | Judicature Act | Download |
| 2022-05-30 | CA/WRT/0121/2018 |
Suriya Arachchige Jayakody Rajapakse Vs. K.K Ranaveera Menike, Agrarian Development Officer and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Paddy land, Irrigation facilities, Possession, Lease, Natural justice, Legitimate expectation | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2022-05-25 | CA/PHC/0186/2016 |
K.A. Samson Harischandra and others Vs. A Pushpa Sriyani Ranatunge Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and OIC Meerigama
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Frivolous and vexatious complaint, Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Retrial, Mischief | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-05-25 | CA/HCC/0269/2016 |
Samson Perumal Justin alias Bambara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Possession and trafficking of Heroin, Corroboration, Probability, Chain of production, Dock statement, Official witness | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-05-25 | CA/HCC/379-381/2017 |
Senarath Ratnayakage Dharmadasa alias Ratna and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Eyewitness, Dock statement, Amending indictment | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-05-24 | CA/PHC/0231/2015 |
S.D.Padmini Chandralatha Vs. Manager (Akaravitage Chamara
Wimalawardana), Hanwella Rubber Products Ltd and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Public Nuisance, Conditional order, Government authorities, Removal of nuisance | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-05-24 | CA/HCC/0145/2020 |
Wendersonge Siripala Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Fair trial, General exception, Contradictions, Eye witness | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-17 | CA/ PHC/0123/2016 |
Ingiriya Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society Ltd Vs. Kalubalage Dona Laitha Srimath and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Criminal breach of trust, cheating, forgery, Exceptional circumstances, Revisionary jurisdiction | Public Property Act, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-05-05 | CA/CPA/0047/2020 |
Alliance Finance Company PLC Vs. Warnakulasuriya Sherin Krismalika
Perera and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Dishonoured cheques, Issuing summons, Issuance of cheques without sufficient funds | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979, Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No.2 of 1990 | Download |
| 2022-05-05 | CA/HCC/0215/2017 |
Hikkaduwa Vithanage Asanka Sanjeewa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Vital contradictions and omissions, Corroboration, Powers of observation of witnesses, Credibility | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-04-25 | CA/INJ/0002/2022 |
Subasinghe Contractors (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
The Minister of Urban Development & Housing and others
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Hon. Pradeep Kirtisinghe, J. | Delay of performance, Injunction to prevent encashing the bank guarantees, Termination of contract, Fraud | Article 143 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-04-08 | CA/HCC/0043-0044/2019 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Karunapedige Jeewan Samansiri and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Unlawful Assembly, Murder, Hurt, Robbery, Criminal Force to deter a police officer from discharge of duty, Attempted Murder, Suspended Sentence | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Offences against public property Act | Download |
| 2022-04-08 | CA/HCC/0404/2017 |
Dadayakkarage Rupawathi Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Cruelty, Adoption of evidence, Child witness, Credibility | Penal Code, Judicature Act | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/PHC/0069/2017 |
Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of
Bribery or Corruption Vs. Vitanachchi Palitha Jayawickrama
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Bribery, Solicitation and Acceptance, Gratification, Reasonable Doubt | Bribery Act | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/HCC/0125/2018 |
Mirissage Sampath Silva Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Possession and Trafficking of Heroin, Reasonable Doubt, Improbabilities, Exclusive Possession, Fair trial | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No 13 of 1984, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/TAX/0021/2017 |
Lanka Marine Services (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Tax Exemption, Time bar, Tax concession | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Termination of Employment Act, Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011 | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/WRT/0151/2018 |
Malkanthi P. Gunawardena Vs. W. M. M. B. Weerasekara,
The Commissioner-General of Agrarian Development (Acting) and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Deed of declaration, Paternal inheritance, Owner cultivator, Paddy land | Agrarian Development Act No 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/PHC/0173/2007 |
C. Samarasinghe and others Vs. North Central Provincial Council, Anuradhapura and Others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Maintenance of roads, Letter of Appointments, Excess service, Legitimate expectation, Statutory bodies | Article 154(P) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/PHC/0015/2021 |
Abeynayakage Sumith Priyantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Murder, Sudden fight, Exceptional grounds, Revisionary powers, Knowledge, Intention | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/PHC/0083/2021 |
Samaraweera Arachchige Saman
Kumara Rodrigo Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Possession of Heroin, Bail, Exceptional grounds, Delay, Arrest | Poison, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.13 of 1984, Article 13(4) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/HCC/0022/2019 |
Daulkarage Dhanushika Lakmali Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Possession and Trafficking of Heroin, Chain of productions, Inconsistencies and contradictions, test of probability | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/HCC/0104/2020 |
Chandana Pinnaduwage vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Rape, Sentencing, Punishment guidelines | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/WRT/0058/2019 |
Nishantha Tilak Minuwangoda Vs. National Police Commission and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Soliciting and accepting a bribe, Reinstatement, Writ jurisdiction | Bribery Act, Article 61 A of the Constitution, Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 22 of the Interpretation Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-04-06 | CA/HCC/0003/2021 |
Giriduruge Dishantha Chandana
Gamage alias Kaju Mamage Putha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Grave Sexual Abuse, Proportionate sentence, Child victim, Sentencing, Minimum Sentence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-04-06 | CA/HCC/0198/2016 |
Bopehetti Arachchige Rathnasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Incest, Lack of jurisdiction, DNA evidence, Rape, Declining to cross examine | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-04-06 | CA/PHC/0100/2021 |
Alahakoon Archchilage Namal Nishantha Alahakoon Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Possession and trafficking of Heroin, Exceptional circumstances | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-04-06 | CA/PHC/0105/2021 |
Hettiarachchige Piyumi Lakshani Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Possession and Trafficking of Heroin, Delay, Exceptional grounds, Unlawful arrest and detention, Bail | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No .13 of 1984, Article 9 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 9 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-04-06 | CA/PHC/0108/2019 |
Lukuappukutige Prabath Prasanna
Kumara Vs. Loki Appukuttige Thilak Kumara and Others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Right of Appeal, Exceptional grounds, Powers of revision, Delay | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-04-06 | CA/HCC/0054/2018 |
Samasundara Hettige Chamil Pradeep Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Circumstantial evidence, Reasonable doubt, Section 27 recovery, Inference of guilt | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-04-05 | CA/PHC/0076/2021 |
Dassanayake Mudiyanselage Rohini Wasantha Kumarihamy Vs. The Commission to Investigate
Allegations of Bribery and Corruption and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Bail pending appeal, Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Delay | Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act No 19 of 1994, Bribery Act | Download |
| 2022-04-05 | CA/HCC/0040/2020 |
Rambanda Devayalage Anoma
Priyadharshani Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Corroboration, Probability and Improbability, Minimum sentence, Child victim | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-04-05 | CA/HCC/0232/2016 |
Mervin Nissanka Anthony Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Sexual gratification, Reasonable Doubt, Amendment to indictment, Sexual harassment | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-04-05 | CA/PHC/0032/2021 |
Saruwa Liyanage Sunil Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Right to appeal, Bail pending appeal, Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstance | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-04-05 | CA/PHC/0135/2016 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Rajapakshalage Sunil Shantha
Jayasooriya
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Delay, Filing of affidavit, Revisionary jurisdiction | Articles 140 and 141 of the Constitution, Court of Appeal Rules | Download |
| 2022-04-05 | CA/0065/98 (F) |
Sandradura Indralatha and Umange Herbert Seneviratne Vs. Karunamuni Samson De Silva and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Partition Action, Corpus, Interlocutory decree, Preliminary Plan | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2022-04-05 | CA/HCC/0003/2019 |
Thenuwara Anhendrige Sanjeewa Udaya Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Trafficking and Possession of Heroin, Contradictions, Corroboration, Cross examination | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-04-05 | CA/WRT/0392/2019 |
Lanka Milk Foods (C.W.E) PLC Vs. B.A. Mahinda, Assistant Commissioner of Labour and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Gratuity payment, Misappropriation of funds, Resignation, Inquiry | Payment of Gratuity Act, No. 12 of 1983, Industrial Disputes Act, No. 53 of 1973 | Download |
| 2022-04-04 | CA/LA/0005/2015 |
Ceylinco Homes International (Lotus Tower Ltd) Vs. Edirachcharige Dayasena,
Chief Government Valuer and Chairman of the
Compensation Tribunal established under the Revival of
Underperforming Enterprises or Underutilized Assets Act
No.43 of 2011 and Others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Compensation Calculation, Calculation of time, Right to Appeal | Revival of Underperforming Enterprises or Unutilized Assets Act No.43 of 2011, Exchange Control Act, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-04-04 | CA/HCC/0376/2019 |
Kodithuwakku Arachchilage
Lakshman Weerasinghe alias
Chandi Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Murder, Evidence in favour of the accused, Contradictions, Reasonable doubt, Circumstantial evidence | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-04-04 | CA/PHC/0035/2016 |
R.D Somadasa and R.D Sumanarathna Vs. Additional Commotional of Agrarian Service and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Right of appeal, Revisionary jurisdiction, Sentencing, Exceptional circumstances | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 as amended by Act No. 46 of 2011, Article 138 of the Constitution read with Article 154 (3) (b) of the Constitution, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-04-04 | CA/PHC/0130/2014 |
Thennakoon Mudiyanselage Chithra Kumari Thennakoon Vs. W.M. Muthumanika
of Nikewaratiya and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Interlocutory decree, Partition of land, Corpus, Possession, Lawful ownership | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-04-01 | CA/PHC/0208/2015 |
Sinniah Amirthalingam Delgin (B Division) Vs. J.M.C. Priyadharshani
Competent Authority Director,
Plantation Management Supervision Unit, Ministry of Plantation Management
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Ejection from land, Recovery/dispossession of state lands, Revisionary jurisdiction | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979, Article 154P (4) of the Constitution, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 9 of 1990 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/PHC/0124/2018 |
Upali Liyanage Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Chandana Palpita and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Conspiracy to commit criminal misappropriation, Computer evidence, Pretrial Conference, Admissibility of Evidence | Evidence (Special) Provisions Act No. 14 of 1995, Penal Code, Offences Against Public Property Act No 12 of 1982, Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, No. 2 of 2022 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/PHC/0122/2014 |
R.M. Ajith Pathmakumara Vs. W.R. Anurasena and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Co-owners of paddy field, Tenant Cultivator, Boundaries, Ejectment | Agrarian Services Act No.4 of 1991, Agrarian Development Act No.46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/TAX/0008/2007 |
Lanka Marine Services (Private)
Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Value Added Tax Assessments, Imports and Exports, Bunker fuel, Customs clearance, Taxable Period | VAT Act, No. 14 of 2002, Section 5B of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Act, No. 28 of 1961, CENTRAL SALES TAX ACT, Inland Revenue Act, Customs Ordinance, Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/TAX/0013/2015 |
Lanka Marine Services (Private)
Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Value Added Tax Assessments, Export, Zero rated supply, Input Tax Credit | VAT Act, No. 14 of 2002, Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011, Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006, Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969, Customs Ordinance, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Act, No. 28 of 1961 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/TAX/0020/2013 |
Lanka Marine Services (Private)
Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Export, concessionary tax rate, Income Tax, Bunker Fuel | Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 (as amended), Customs Ordinance, Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969, Protection of Government Revenue (Special provisions) Act,Exchange Control Act, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Act, No. 28 of 1961 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/TAX/0038/2014 |
Mclarens Lubricants Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Return of Income, Tax exemption, Qualified Export, Tax payable, qualified export profits and income | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Customs Ordinance, Imports and Exports (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/TAX/0053/2019 |
McLarens Lubricants Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Return of Income, Tax exemption, Qualified Export, Tax payable, qualified export profits and income | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Customs Ordinance, Imports and Exports (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/HCC/0130/2018 |
Jayawardena Kankanamlage Wijepala Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Test of probability and credibility, corroboration, Discrepancies, Rape, Child rape | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/HCC/0376/2017 |
K. K. Dinesh Thilina Dhanushka
Ariyarathne alias Senavi Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Material evidence, Burden of proof, Reasonable doubt, Circumstantial evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/HCC/67-69/2020 |
Jayakodi Arachchilage Aruna Nilantha Jayasinghe and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Unlawful Assembly, Common object, Mischief, Murder, Attempted murder, Discrepancies, Interested witness, Vicarious liability, Reasonable Doubt, Corroboration | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Evidence Ordinance (Special Provisions) Act, No. 14 of 1995 | Download |
| 2022-03-30 | CA/PHC/0112/2014 |
Nizar Mohammed Nizarthir Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Pettah and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Manufacture of cigarettes, Irregularity amounting to an exceptionality, Sentencing and Penalties, Maximum Punishment | Tobacco Tax Act No 8 of 1999 | Download |
| 2022-03-30 | CA/HCC/0277/2014 |
Lagamuwathanna Viyannalage Premadasa Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Attempted Murder, Voice identification, Reasonable Doubt | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-30 | CA/PHC/0129/2016 |
J.M.C. Priyadarshani Vs. Ranawaka Arachchige Ariyawathi
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Vacant Possession, State lands, Jurisdiction | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No.07 of 1979, Article 154P (4) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-30 | CA/WRIT/120/2022 |
Y.P.J. Warnakulasuriya Vs. Chandana Suriyabandara
Director General, Department of Wildlife Conservation and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Removal of endangered plant species, Right of way, Duty of every person in Sri Lanka to protect nature and conserve its riches, infringement or imminent infringement by executive or administrative action, Writ jurisdiction of Court of Appeal, Constitutional Responsibility | Article 4(d), 27(2) and 28(f) of the Constitution of the Republic, Article 126(1) and Article 140 of the Constitution, Rule No. 3(5) of the Court of Appeal Rules | Download |
| 2022-03-30 | CA/DCF/54/97 |
Atapattu Mudiyanselage Podi Appuhami and others Vs. Atapattu Mudiyanselage Podiratne and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Partition, Pedigree, Preliminary plan, Boundaries, Devolution of title | Partition Act No.21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2022-03-30 | CA/PHC/0106/2021 |
Noberst Padmanadam alias Robert Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Possession of Heroin, Bail, Exceptional grounds, Delay in proceedings | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by the Act no 13 of 1984, Article 13(4) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-30 | CA/HCC/0032/2017 |
Mapa Mudiyanselage Sisira Kumara Bogamuwa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Offensive weapons, Reasonable doubt, Identity of accused | Penal Code, Offensive Weapons Act No 18 of 1966 | Download |
| 2022-03-30 | CA/WRT/0383/2019 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Bandara Menike Vs. Jagath Dias,
Director General of Pensions and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Pension entitlements, Natural Justice, Public officers, Ultra vires | Widows and Orphans’ Pension Fund Ordinance No. 1 of 1898 | Download |
| 2022-03-29 | CA/PHC/0202/2015 |
W. D. Marks Wanigasekera Vs. Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Sentencing, Multiplicity of convictions, Continued incarceration | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-03-29 | CA/PHC/0194/2015 |
W. D. Marks Wanigasekera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Sentencing, Continued Incarceration, Multiplicity of convictions | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-03-29 | CA/HCC/0141/2019 |
Herathperuma Mudiyanselage Mahinda Upali Kulawardhena Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Trafficking and Possession of Heroin, Inconsistencies, Corroboration | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-29 | CA/HCC/0116/2018 |
Sandar Thadeeswaran Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Trafficking and Possession of Heroin, Reasonable Doubt, Corroboration, Ambiguities and Uncertainties, Police evidence, Dock statement | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984, Section 48 of the Judicature Act No.2 of 1978 | Download |
| 2022-03-29 | CA/PHC/0026/2019 |
Liyanage Manupriya Dammika Somasiri alias Dammika and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Murder, Maximum sentence, Exceptional reasons, Reduction of sentence | Penal Code, Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-29 | CA/HCC/0188-189/2017 |
Prins Gunasekara and Kadireshan Jeyakanth Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Causing injuries using a firearm, Attempted murder, Identity of accused, Identification parade, Common intention | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-29 | CA/HCC/0167/2016 |
Kankanam Tantrilage Antony alias Baba Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Inconsistent evidence, Test of probability and improbability, Torture by police officers, Eye witness | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-29 | CA/PHC/0063/2017 |
Ranatungage Sisira Kumara Yapal Aara Vs. The officer in Charge,
Police Station, Godakawela and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Transporting cattle without valid permit, Ownership, Knowledge, Discrepancies | Animal’s Act 1957 of No.29 | Download |
| 2022-03-28 | CA/DCF/1058/2000 |
Mohamed Vapoo Badurdeen, Ameerun Nihar Vs. Poobalasingam Vairavanathan
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Ejection, Possession, Declaration of title, Conditional Transfer, Settlement Order, Novation | Debt Conciliation Ordinance No. 39 of 1941 | Download |
| 2022-03-28 | CA/HCC/0151/2019 |
Devarahandi Asiri Kankanamge
Sudath Rohana Jayasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Death by a rash or negligent act, Infirmities of eye witness, Contributory negligence, Credible witness | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-28 | CA/HCC/0055/2013 |
Wijesuriya Arachchilage Damith Nayanapriya Wijesuriya Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Reading indictment to the accused, Absconding, Reliable witness, Credibility of witness | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-28 | CA/WRT/0241/2019 |
Naidappu Hewa Nadika Nishanthi
Premarathna Vs. M. N. Ranasinghe
Secretary, Ministry of Education and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Annual Transfer, Replacement, Natural Justice, Legitimate Expectation, Unfettered Discretion, Ultra vires | Article 140 of the Constitution, Interpretation Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-24 | CA/836/99(F) |
Thommage Themis Perera Vs. R. Ruban Perera and others
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Hon. C.P.Kirtisinghe,J. | Declaration of title, Corpus, Prescriptive right, Pedigree, Boundaries | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-24 | CA/PHC/0092/2015 |
H.P.D.S. Gunawardena Vs. G.D. Upali Dharmasena, Commissioner General of Agrarian Development, and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Acceptance of complaint and conducting inquiry being ultra vires, Site inspection | Agrarian Development Act No.46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2022-03-24 | CA/HCC/304-306/2017 |
Masakkarahettilage Don Ishantha Kumara Masakkara alias Kotiya and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Section 27 recovery, Reasonable doubt, Circumstantial evidence, Confession | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-03-24 | CA/PHC/0149/2019 |
Razik Ramzeen Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Possession of Heroin, Exceptional circumstances, Fair trial | Poisons Opium and Dangerous drugs amendment act no 13 of 1984, Article 13 (4) of the constitution, United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. | Download |
| 2022-03-24 | CA/HCC/0407/2019 |
Narangoda Arachchilage Sarath Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Omissions, Contradictions and discrepancies, Corroboration, Identification of the accused | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-24 | CA/HCC/0490/2017, CA/HCC/0246-249/2017 |
Menik Pedige Sunil Wickramasinghe and Others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Unlawful Assembly, Common Object, Murder, Identification, Credibility of witness | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-03-24 | CA/HCC/0047/2020 |
Sudu Hakurugee Chaminda Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Kidnapping, Rape, Sentencing, Injuries | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-24 | CA/WRT/0495/2019 |
Thawalama Gamage Sunil Vs. C.D. Wickramarathna, Inspector General of Police (Acting) and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Personal file, Gratuity, Pension, Quarters allocated to Police Officers, Retirement | Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act, Establishment Code | Download |
| 2022-03-23 | CA/WRT/0562/2021 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Prasanna Madhusanka Bandara Vs. University of Ruhuna and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Democratic student activities, “Main Union” of the Students’ Unions of the University, activities defaming the University, Disproportionate and Harsh decision, Authority and power of Vice Chancellor | Universities Act | Download |
| 2022-03-23 | CA/HCC/153-155/16 |
Kirige Wijeratnege Chamil Wijeratne and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Robbery, Using deadly weapons, Reduction of sentence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-23 | CA/RII/0015/2019 |
Regent Homes (Pvt.) Ltd Vs. Rajapakshe Waidyalankara
Ratnadhipathi Gedara Tharanga
Udayanganee Rajapakse and others
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Restitutio in integrum, alleged injudicious behavior of the learned district judge with bias towards the plaintiff, who herself is a judicial officer, Prejudice | Interpretation Ordinance, Electricity Act | Download |
| 2022-03-23 | CA/WRT/0410/2020 |
Sepala Francis Perera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Unlawful indictment, Failure to specify time period, Judicial review, Charge | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-03-22 | CA/WRT/122/2018 |
Packserve (Pvt.) Ltd Vs. Hon. John Senevirathne, Minister of Labour and Trade Union
Relations, and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Branch Union, Trade Union Action, Arbitration, Legitimate Strike, Unfair termination, Reinstatement, Collective Agreements | Industrial Disputes Act, Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2022-03-22 | CA/HCC/0264/2017 |
Kodithuwakku Arachchige Premila Saranga alias Henegama Rathnasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Circumstantial evidence, Dock statement, Delay in evidence, Section 27 discovery, Discrepancies | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-22 | CA/PHC/0049/2021 |
W. Nelson Hubert Caniseus Thamel Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Bail Application, Possession of illegal substances, Exceptional grounds | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs act, Prevention of Terrorism Act | Download |
| 2022-03-22 | CA/1470/2002 (F) |
Dona Emali Irene Abeysinghe Vs. Don Daniel Weerakkody and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Partition of land, Plan, Pedigree, Boundaries | Download | |
| 2022-03-22 | CA/HCC/0231/2020 |
Kaluhennadige Rohitha Sarath Jayantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Solitary eye witness, Medical evidence, Dying declaration, Child witness, Fair trial, Reasonable doubt | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-21 | CA/HCC/0340-0342/2019 |
Mohamed Jafar Mohamed Afsal and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Possession and Trafficking of Heroin, Circumstantial Evidence, Chain of Custody, Improbability | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-21 | CA/WRT/0355/2018 |
Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC Vs. K.L.K. Perera
Commissioner of Labour
Employee’s Provident Fund –
Department of Labour and Others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | EPF and ETF payments, Letter of Appointment, Ultra Vires, Proportionate Increase in Salary, mutual agreement between the employer and the employee | Employees’ Provident Fund Act no. 15 of 1958 | Download |
| 2022-03-21 | CA/WRT/0356/2018 |
Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC Vs. K.L.K. Perera
Commissioner of Labour
Employee’s Provident Fund –
Department of Labour and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | EPF and ETF payments, Letter of Appointment, Ultra Vires, Proportionate Increase in Salary, mutual agreement between the employer and the employee | Employees’ Provident Fund Act no. 15 of 1958 | Download |
| 2022-03-16 | CA/PHC/0056/2016 |
Thuppahige Kamal Chandraratne Vs. Abeysekara Liyanapatbendige Dayanthi and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Information, Possession, Dispute affecting land, Right to the crops or produce of any land | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-03-16 | CA/WRIT/0017/2019 |
Gamma Pizzakraft Lanka (Private) Limited Vs. S.P Charles
Director General of Customs and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Franchise, Import of identified products, Transaction value, Royalty payment, No evidence rule, Computation of fiscal levies | Customs Ordinance, Inland Revenue Act No.10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2022-03-16 | CA/HCC/480-482/2017 |
Nanayakkara Wasam Hiniduwa Liyanage Piyadasa and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Possession and Trafficking of Heroin, Contradictions, Creditworthiness of witnesses, Joint possession, Production chain, Dock statement | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-03-16 | CA/HCC/0200/2019 |
Wasala Ariyarathnage Rohana
Herath Alias Rohana Mama Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Rape, Grave Sexual Abuse, Discrepancies, Uncorroborated evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-16 | CA/TAX/0007/2013 |
ACL Cables PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Industrial and machine tool manufacturing, tax assessment, Notice of Assessment | Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2022-03-16 | CA/TAX/0026/2013 |
John Keells Holdings PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Time bar, Dividend income, Statutory Remit, Statutory income | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Tax Appeal Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Income Tax Ordinance No. 02 of 1932 | Download |
| 2022-03-15 | CA/PHC/0119/2018 |
Warnakula Dehiwalage Ajith Kostha Vs. Officer in Charge, Excise Department , Colombo and The Hon Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Confiscation procedures, Commission of an excisable offence, Precautionary measures | Excise Ordinance as amended by Act No. 37 of 1990, Forest Ordinance, Forest (Amendment) Act, No. 65 of 2009, Animals Act No 29 of 1958, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drug Ordinance, Offensive Weapons Act No 18 of 1966 | Download |
| 2022-03-15 | CA/LA/0004/2019 |
N. Rinas Vs. M.N. Nasrina
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Child Maintenance, Quazi Order, Judicial Service Commission, Bias In inquiry, Maintainability of appeal | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act, No. 13 of 1951 | Download |
| 2022-03-15 | CA/PHC/0026/2020 |
Disanayake Mudiyanselage Bisomanika Vs. Wanigasinghe Mudiyanselage Seneviratne
Bandara and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Unexplained delay, Sentencing, Circumstances that shock the conscious of the Court | Penal Code, Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-11 | CA/636/99(F), CA/637/99(F), C.A. No.: CA/638/99(F) |
Hulanduwa Arachchilage Abeyrathna Vs. Imihamillage Punchi Mahaththaya Pahalagama and others
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Hon. C.P.Kirtisinghe,J. | Partition action, Corpus, Equal shares, Devolution, Pedigree, Transfer of Rights | Download | |
| 2022-03-11 | CA/PHC/0214/2015 |
Rankoth Gedara Samarasinghe Vs. Kundasale Co-operative Society Limited and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Shortage of stocks, Defects, Termination, Arbitration | Co-operative Societies Circular No. 208 of 1982 | Download |
| 2022-03-11 | CA/HCC/420/2017 |
Godakandage Nihal Perera alias
Paul Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Possession of Heroin, Reasonable doubt, Chain of custody, Contradictions | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-03-10 | CA/PHC/0232/2015 |
Marasinghe Arachchige Mahinda Premalal Vs. Tissa R. Balalla and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Sri Lanka Teacher Service, Fair hearing, Disciplinary Actions, Public Service Commission, Spouse\'s evidence, Natural Justice | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-10 | CA/HCC/0292/12 |
Jonson Collin Valentino Alias Wasanthan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Contradictions, Burden of Proof, Inference of Guilt, Right to a fair trial | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-10 | CA/0054/2019 |
Andra Hendige Upul Nilantha
Alias Rana Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Unlawful assembly, Common object, Robbery, Murder, Common intention, Circumstantial evidence, Contradictions | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-09 | CA/HCC/0101/2020 |
Kalawila Pathirage Pradeep Chandana Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Eyewitness, Dying deposition, Hostile witness | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-09 | CA/0313/2018 |
Heen Kenda Mudalige Chandrarathne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Sentencing, Concurrent sentences | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-08 | CA/PHC/0101/2018 |
Kosgollahene Sasika Prasad Wijesinhe and Others Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Minor Offence Branch, Kandy and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Fraudulently consuming electricity, Errors in charge sheet, Right of Appeal, Discharge by Magistrate | Electricity Act No 19 of 1950, Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2022-03-08 | CA/HCC/163/2019 |
Kankanam Pathiranage Suraj Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Possession and Trafficking of Heroin, Improbability, Production chain | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-03-08 | CA/PHC/0085/2014 |
Kurana Arachchilage Karunawathi Vs. Weragoda Arachchilage Anjana and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Pathway, Imminent danger of a breach of peace, Disputed pathway, Possession | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-03-08 | CA/PHC/0022/2018 |
Irangani De Silva, Chairman
International Animal Welfare Trust and others Vs. Officer in Charge Police Station, Ella and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Transporting cattle without license, Delay, Custody, Welfare of animals, Ownership, Revisionary power | Animals Act no 29 of 1953, Article 138 and 145 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-08 | CA/PHC/0031/2016 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Amsa Nilar Nawas and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Grave miscarriage of justice, Sentencing, Identification of accused, Identification parade | Penal Code, Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-07 | CA/HCC/0083/2018 |
Jayasinghe Arachchilage Lal Premathilake Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder, sudden fight, lesser culpability | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-07 | CA/PHC/0021/2021 |
Dellaboda Radage Aron Vs. Delbada Radage Prabath Deleepa
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Right of appeal, Exceptional miscarriage of justice, Excessive sentence | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-07 | CA/PHC/0118/2014 |
Kanchana Thusantha Vs. Officer in Charge Police Station Kegalle and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Possession of illicit liquor, Noncompliance of section 182 of the Criminal Procedure Code in the Magistrate Court, Defect in charge, Delay | Criminal Procedure Code, Article 138 (1) of the constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-03 | CA/MISC/0005/2019 |
University of Vocational Technology and others Vs. B.M.T.D. Jayasekera
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Employment, Ultra vires, Probation period, Required Qualifications, Termination, Terms of Employment | National Institute of Technical Education of Sri Lanka established under Act No.59 of 1998, University of Vocational Technology Act No.31 of 2008 | Download |
| 2022-03-03 | CA/MISC/0006/2019 |
University of Vocational Technology and others Vs. Surani Gayathri Nambuwasam
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Employment, Terms of Employment, Ultra vires, Termination, Probation Period, Permanent Employment, Letter of Appointment | National Institute of Technical Education of Sri Lanka established under Act No.59 of 1998, University of Vocational Technology Act No.31 of 2008, | Download |
| 2022-03-03 | CA/LAND/ACQ/0001/2019 |
Aquiring Officer, Divisional Secretary, Kotapola Vs. Jagath Chandana Abeygunawardena
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Acquired Land, Valuation of Land, Acquisition Procedure | Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950, Civil Procedure Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-03 | CA/PHC/0022/2017 |
Rupassara Gedara Gunawansa Vs. Mallawage Thushara Peiris and Tennakoon Mudiyanselage Anura Gunatillake
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Dispute of possession, Forcible dispossession, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Restoration of possession | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-03-03 | CA/PHC/0138/2016 |
Wijamunige Charlis Vs. Ilandarige Yasawathie and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Possession of land, Exceptional circumstances | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990, Article 154P (3) (b) of the Constitution, | Download |
| 2022-03-03 | CA/HCC/0065/2013 |
Gampodi Marakkalage Prasad Asela Karunarathne and Mallawa Archchige Ruwan Kumara
Samarasekera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Identification, Weaknesses of evidence, Evidence of government analyst report, Eyewitness | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-03-03 | CA/HCC/0185/2017 |
Mohomed Rasik Mohomad Minaur Alias Seenu Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Unlawful assembly, Hurt, Murder, Eyewitnesses, Reasonable Doubt, Contradictions, Delay | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-03 | CA/0048/2019 |
Rajapakse Subasinghe Pathiranage
Cyril Shantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Murder, Circumstantial evidence, Fair trial, Reasonable Doubt, Credibility of witnesses, Dock statement | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Judicature Act, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-02 | CA/WRT/0053/2021 |
Center for Environmental Justice (Guarantee Limited) and others Vs. Geological Survey and Mines Bureau and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Judicial review application, statutory and regulatory duties, Public authority exceeding powers | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-02 | CA/CPA/0125/2021 |
Rathnayake Arachchilage Amila
Priyankara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Robbery and Unlawful assembly, Exceptional reasons, Revisionary powers | Section 48 of the Judicature Act, Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-02 | CA/0113/2018 |
Jayasinghe Arachchilage Karunathilaka Jayasinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Soliciting a gratification, Accepting a gratification, prejudice of “Bad Character”, Reasonable Doubt, Delay | Bribery Act, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-02 | CA/0068/2017 |
Kanugalawatte Shamila Harsha
Perera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Identity of the Accused, Unreliable witness, Contradictions, Light condition | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-02-28 | CA/WRIT/08/2022 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Thotupale Gedara Ranasinghe Banda Vs Lalith U. Gamage
Governor-Central Province and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Budget, prima facie case, majority vote, amendments | Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987, as amended | Download |
| 2022-02-28 | CA/WRIT/12/2022 |
Kasudeen Mohomed Nihar Vs Anuradha Yahampath
Governor- Eastern Province and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Budget, adopted, passed, resign, prima facie case, absolute autonomy, democracy, good governance | Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987, as amended, Local Government Special Provision Act No. 21 of 2012 | Download |
| 2022-02-28 | CA/WRIT/27/2022 |
Subash Yatawara Vs Lalith U. Gamage
The Governor, Central Province and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Budget, arguability principles, prima facie case, adopted | Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987, as amended | Download |
| 2022-02-28 | CA/WRIT/31/2022 |
J. Thilekeratne Vs Hon. M. Herath
Governor, North Central Province and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Writ of Certiorari, Budget, passed, adopted, ultra vires, majority vote, Democracy and Good Governance | Local Authorities Elections Ordinance No. 53 of 1946 (as amended), Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987, as amended | Download |
| 2022-02-28 | CA/WRIT/32/2022 |
W.M.C.U. Wijerathne Vs M. Herath
Governor of North Central Province and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Budget, Majority Vote, Democracy and Good Governance, arguability principles, prima facie case | Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987, as amended | Download |
| 2022-02-28 | CA/WRIT/52/2022 |
Handunkutti Pedige Chandana Kumara, Chairman,
Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha Vs Tikiri Kobbekaduwa
The Governor,
Sabaragamuwa Province and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Budget, remove from office, prima facie case, Majority vote | Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987, as amended, Local Authorities Elections Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-02-23 | CA/LTA/0006/16 |
Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Vs. Weerasekera Arachchilage Lalith Kumara
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Invalid direction on institution of proceedings, Illegal direction, Institution of Criminal Action | Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act No. 19 of 1994, Proviso to Article 140 of the Constitution, Judicature Act, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-02-22 | CA/PHC/229/15 |
Aseervatham Samson Vs Mohamen Nazeer
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Breach of peace, land dispute, possession, right to cultivate | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-02-22 | CA/WRIT/364/2018 |
Rasika Balasuriya Vs Dr. Mrs. T. A.R. J. Gunasekera, Director General, National Institute of Education and Others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J | Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Certiorari, unreasonable, bad faith, suppression, Delay | National Institute of Education Act No. 28 of 1985 | Download |
| 2022-02-21 | CA/HCC/0466/2017 |
Girigoris Jansage Lesli Senadeera Vs. The Director General,
Commission to investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | Soliciting as an inducement or reward, Public Servant, Unsworn statement, Good character | Bribery Act | Download |
| 2022-02-21 | CA (PHC)0038/2014 |
Joseph George Christy Vs Competent Authority, Ministry of Planation Industries
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Prasantha De Silva, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction, state lands, per incuriam, merits of the case | Constitution of Sri Lanka, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 54 of 2006 as amended | Download |
| 2022-02-21 | C.A. (P.H.C.) 174/16 |
M.S.U. Fazal and 9 others Vs P.H.T. Silva and Namal Karunathilake
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Hon. K.K.A.V. SWARNADHIPATHI, J. | Revision, possession, reasonable person, negligence, time bar | Muslim Mosques and Charitable Trust or Wakfs (Amendment) Act, Constitution, Interpretation Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-02-18 | CA/HCC/0319/2019 |
Rathna Horanekarage Sri Lal alias Ruwan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Circumstantial Evidence, murder, poison, reasonable inferences, lesser culpability, grave and sudden provocation | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-02-18 | CA / 01/ 2008/ BOR |
A.A. Manuel Perera Vs L.H.G. Weerasekera Kahawatte, Divisional Secretariat, Kahawatta
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Hon. K.K.A.V. SWARNADHIPATHI, J. | public purpose, Land Acquisition Board of Review award, valuation, natural justice, fair and transparent inspection | The Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2022-02-15 | CA/BAL /0042/2020 |
Gamage Malani Premalatha Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Menaka Wijesundera J. | Assault, Justifiable reason, rights and entitlements of victims of crime, witnesses | Assistance to and Protection of Victims and Witnesses Act no 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2022-02-15 | CA (PHC) 160/2014 |
Rev. Amunumulle Jinarathana Vs Don Sumandasa Ranasinghe
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | revisionary jurisdiction, order, land in dispute, legal title, Possession, Evidentiary value | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-02-14 | CA (PHC) 0022/2004 |
Kumarasinghe Indraneela Manohari Perera Vs. Devamuni Ratnasena and Others
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Prasantha De Silva, J. | Canel reservation, right of access, cogent evidence, servitudes, partition plan | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-02-14 | CA/LA/06/2019 |
Manna Dewage Shifani Vs M.I.M. Nasar
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M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Talak divorce, Quazi, Judicial Service Commission, Doctrine of Fait trial, likelihood of bias, adjudicator | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act, No. 13 of 1951 (as amended) | Download |
| 2022-02-10 | CA(PHC)/0062/2017 |
Asitha Premajith Gamage, Vs. Konadeniye Gedara Heen Mahaththaya
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Threat to breach of peace, Forcibly dispossessed, Dispossession, disputed premises | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-02-10 | CA/WRIT/243/2021 |
Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited Vs Mr. B.K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi,
Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Increments, Executive officers, special allowances, Illegal, Irrational, Unlawful, suppression, fraudulent misrepresentation of material facts, Arbitration, just and equitable’ jurisdiction | Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2022-02-08 | CA/ PHC/0072/2020 |
Diyagu Arachchige Deepal Udayange Karunaratne and Others vs The Hon. Attorney General and Officer in Charge, Criminal Investigation Division, Police Station, Panadura South
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Neil Iddawala J | revisionary jurisdiction, miscarriage of justice, discretion of the court, robbery, causing grievous hurt, dock statements, sworn testimony | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Criminal Procedure Code, Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-02-08 | CA 1095/1999(F) |
Ambagahawattage Misinona and Others Vs Dematapitiyage Upali and Others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Partition action, Prescriptive title, undisturbed and uninterrupted possession, immovable property, unsatisfactory evidence | Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871 as amended by Ordinance No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2022-02-03 | CA.L.A/118/2001 |
Anton Joseph Reginald Senanayake Vs. Paliyaguruge Sunanda alias N.P.G. Sunanda Naottunna
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K.K.A.V. Swarnadhipathi, J. | Partition action, interlocutory decree, lashers, delay | Partition Act No.21 of 1977 as amended by Act No.17 of 1997, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-02-03 | CA/TAX/27/2019 |
Setmil Developers Lanka (Pvt.)
Limited Vs The Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando J. | Profit and Income, assessable income, tax exemption period, BOI Agreement, Loss, Commercial Operations | Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, Law, No. 4 of 1978, Inland Revenue Act, No. 38 of 2000, Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2022-02-01 | CA/PHC/169/2016 |
Multi Service Co-operative Limited of Mahawa and Others vs
Co-operative Employees Commission and Others
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S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Contempt of court, promotions, ultra vires, Cooperative Employees Commission, illegality | North-Western Co-operative Employees Commission Act, No.5 of 1995 | Download |
| 2022-01-28 | CA 488/2017 |
Hon. Attorney General vs. Nawalage Lasantha Senanayake
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam J | Possession, Trafficking, Sentencing | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-01-27 | CA/TAX/0052/2019 |
IWS Investment (Private) Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Difference in credit balance and corresponding debit balance, Rejection of Tax Returns, Taxable Income | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Article 148 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka, Income Tax Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-01-27 | CA/WRT/0434/2019 |
Karunatilleka Jayasundera Wickremasekera Rajapaksa Wahalanayaka Nisi Mudiyanselage Mahen Susantha Madugalle vs. Land Reform Commission and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Quit Notice, Statutory Lease, Unlawful Possession, Statutory Determination | Land Reform Law, No. 01 of 1972, State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act, Land Surveys Ordinance, No. 4 of 1866 | Download |
| 2022-01-27 | CA/WRIT/0556/2021 |
Management Service Officers’
Association of Sri Lanka Overseas
Missions and others vs. Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Competitive Examination, Public Service Commission, Eligibility Criteria | The Constitution | Download |
| 2022-01-27 | CA/HCC/0005/19 |
Mahage Sampath Fernando alias
Champika vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Abetment, Conspiracy, Reasonable Doubt, Circumstantial Evidence | Evidence Ordinance, Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-01-26 | CA/HCC/0219/2017 |
Weeratunga Arachchige Manjula Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Robbery, Possession of a firearm at the time of committing the robbery, Contradictions, Identity of Accused, Credibility of witnesses | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-01-26 | CA / WRIT / 31/2019 |
Hayleys Consumer Products Ltd vs. Director General of Customs
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Harmonized System (HS) code, Customs Classification, Commodity Classification | Download | |
| 2022-01-25 | CA/EXT/0001/19 |
Pragasini Manju Tharmasuthan Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Procedural Irregularity, Non Compliance with Australian criminal procedure law, Extraditable Offence, Double Jeopardy, Authority to Proceed | Extradition Law No. 8 of 1977 as amended by No. 48 of 1999, Australian Criminal Procedure Act, Evidence Ordinance, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, | Download |
| 2022-01-25 | CA/PHC/0059/2020 |
Methisge Suresh Peiris Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Saliyawewa and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Renting and maintenance of vehicle, Possession of imported cigarettes without paying taxes | Tobacco Tax Act, Section 166 of the Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2022-01-25 | CA/PHC/APN/0065/2021 |
Samantha Palihawadana Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Malimbada and Others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Possession of Heroin, Inequality in treatment of suspects, Credibility of investigations, Bail, Exceptional Circumstances | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act, | Download |
| 2022-01-24 | CA/HCC/0268/2019 |
W M Aruna Shantha Mendis vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Attempted Murder, Dying Declarations, Child Witness | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-01-20 | CA/HCC/0375/2019 |
Prangige Jayasiri Peiris vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Grievous Hurt, Intention and Knowledge, Credibility of Evidence | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-01-20 | CA/WRT/0292/2019 |
I.G.L. Jayaweera Vs. Geethani Wijegunasinghe, Regional Education Director – Ambalangoda and Others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Suspension of Service, Financial Misappropriation, Disciplinary Inquiry, Compulsory Retirement, Transfers, Powers of a Public Authority | Article 140 of the Constitution, Establishment Code | Download |
| 2022-01-19 | CA/HCC/23/18 |
Karunarathne Mudiyanselage Samantha Priyalal
alias Lal Mama alias Marasinghe Mudiyanselage
Saman Pushpakumara
vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Concurrent Sentences | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2022-01-19 | CA/WRT/0111/2019 |
M.A.W.P. Gnanasena Vs. Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Scheme of Recruitment, Competitive Examination, Irregularities in Interview Marking, Ultra vires and illegal appointment, Proportionality | Right to Information Act, No. 12 of 2016, Establishments Code, Article 55 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-01-19 | CA/HCC/0078/2017 |
Viswanathan Kanaga Manoharan Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Theft, Usage of a Dangerous Weapon, Murder, Identification, Inference of guilt, Possession, Reasonable Doubt | Evidence Ordinance, Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-01-19 | DCF /CA/710/99/ (F), DCF /CA/711/99/ (F), DCF /CA/712/99/ (F) |
Kumarapeli Arachchige Don
Piyadasa and Others Vs. Henarath Mohottige Albert Perera and Others.
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Partition of Land, Lapse of time, Pedigree, Survey, Boundaries | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2022-01-18 | CA/PHC/0067/2014 |
Liyanapathirana Maithreepala Vs. Rev. Mirisse Dhammawansha Thero and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Cruelty to Animals, Ownership of cattle, Lapse of time | Animals Act No. 13 of 1907, Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-01-18 | CA/0043/2021 |
Abdul Azees Fathima Rinzan Vs. The Officer in Charge, Police Station, Bandaragama and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Assault, Remand without inquiry, Indictment | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act No. 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2022-01-18 | CA/PHC/0121/2017 |
The Ceylon Mercantile, Industrial and General Workers’ Union Vs. Ceylon Oxygen Limited and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Non-compliance with arbitral award, Compulsory and Voluntary Arbitration, Reinstatement | Industrial Disputes Act, Code of Criminal Procedure, | Download |
| 2022-01-13 | CA/HCC/271/18 |
Bamunusinghe Arachchilage Rohitha
Sanath Ananda vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Rape, Omissions in evidence, Credibility of the victim, Delay in witness evidence | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2022-01-12 | CA/HCC/0184/2019 |
Seyyadu Najibudeen Moulana V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Hurt, Murder, Mischief, Provocation, Evidence Ordinance | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-01-12 | CA/HCC/0045/2020 |
Walimuni Arachilage Mendis alias Sugath alias Walimuni Arachilage Mendis Abeysekera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Trespass, Rape, Identification, Tests of probability and improbability, Reasonable Doubt | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-01-11 | CA/WRT/0184/2019 |
M. G. Bandula Bandara Vs. E. P. T. K. Ekanayake and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Sri Lanka Teachers Service, Compulsory Retirement, Leave Entitlement, Legitimate Expectation | Establishment Code | Download |
| 2022-01-06 | CA/PHC/0209/2017 |
Ganemulla Lekamlage Ananda Tissa Vs. Ganemulla Lekamlage Dilrukshi Ganemulla
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Usage of roadway, Soil rights, Co-ownership, Right of way | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-01-06 | CA/0889/2000 |
Saranasinghe Patabandige Jaytissa Vs. Saranasinghe Patabandige Justin
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Possession of the subject land, Eviction, Ande cultivator, Trespassing, Licensee | Agrarian Services Act, Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-01-06 | CA/PHC/0137/2014 |
Mohamed Thaha Mohamed Hareed Vs. Municipal Engineer,
Galle Municipal Council and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Vacation of post, Interlocutory order, Revisionary Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal, Distinction between \'Order\' and \'Final Order\', Internal Transfer | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Article 154P (6) of the Constitution, Establishment Code, | Download |
| 2021-11-30 | CA/TAX/15/2019 |
Lasith Malinga Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue,
Department of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Income Tax, Employment Income, Tax Exemption Compensation for Injuries, Interpretation of Tax, Strict Interpretation of Exemption Provisions | Sections 2, 3, 4(1), 8(1)(j), 13(f), 13(v), 79, 217 of the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2021-11-21 | CA/PHC/0108/2014 |
Galappaththi Merenchige Karunarathne (2nd Party-Petitioner-Appellant-Appellant) Vs. Arumugam Thawabalan; Withanage Premarathne (1st Party-Respondent-Respondent-Respondents) & others
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Appeal under Article 154G(6), 13th Amendment; revision application; refusal to issue notice; Primary Courts\' Procedure Act; right of way dispute; breach of peace; delay in seeking revision; temporary/provisional order | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, 13th Amendment, Article 154G(6) Primary Courts\' Procedure Act, Section 66, Section 66(1), Section 69 | Download |
| 2021-10-29 | CA/HCC/178/2017 |
Batugedara Arachchige Jagath Nanda
Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney Genera;
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Last Seen Theory, Circumstantial Evidence, Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt, Section 106 of the Evidence Act, Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-10-29 | CA/HCC/162/2019 |
Kiribandage Rathnapala Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder, Kidnapping from Lawful Guardianship, Circumstantial Evidence, Recovery under Section 27, Illegal Detention, Admissibility of Evidence | Sections 296 and 354 of the Penal Code, Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-10-28 | CA/DCF/0407/1996 |
Rev. Kahathuduwe Hemasiri Thero
Vs. Rev. Howpe Somananada
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Temple Property, Shishshanushishaya Parampanawa (Line of Pupillary Succession), Succession of Viharadhipathiship, Admissions and Estoppel, Possession and Management of Temple Property | Sections 2, 3, 4(2), and 23 of the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance No. 19 of 1931 and Section 58 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-10-28 | CA/DCF/1102/1998 |
Mahalekamge Abhaya Ranjini
Mahalekam Vs. M.I.R.V. Amarawansa Gunasekera and 8 others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J | Partition Action, Devolution of Title, Deega Marriage, Testamentary Succession, Co-ownership, Common Pedigree | Section 25 of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2021-10-27 | CA/WRT/14/2014 |
Rankadu Arachchilage Sunil Shantha and another Vs. J.M.U.K. Jayasekera, Divisional Secretary and 5 others
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Hon. K.K.A.V. Swarnadhipathi, J | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Successor Nomination, Life Interest, Registration of Nomination, Ownership of Land | Sections 48A, 58(1), 58(2), and 60 of the Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-10-26 | CA/HCC/98/2018 |
Premathilake Balasuriya Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Revision Application Section 331 – Code of Criminal Procedure Act Murder, Circumstantial Evidence, Beyond Reasonable Doubt, Last Seen Theory, Failure to Call witness, Section 27 Recovery, Motive | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-10-26 | CA/HCC/254/2018 |
Jayawardanalage Hemantha Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Rape, Corroboration, Medical evidence, Identification of accused, Dock Statement, Contradictions and omissions, Credibility of witness, Burden of proof, Beyond reasonable doubt | Section 363 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-10-26 | CA/WRT/235/2014 |
Gampaha District Co-operative Rural Bank and others Vs. Consumer Affairs Authority and 9 others
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Hon. K.K.A.V. Swarnadhipathi, J | Consumer Protection, Defective Goods, Warranty and Guarantee Sale of Goods, Supplier\'s Liability Consumer Complaint | Sections 12 and 13 of the Consumer Affairs Authority Act No. 9 of 2003 | Download |
| 2021-10-22 | CA/TAX/001/2014 |
Gold Coin Feed Mills (Lanka) Ltd Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Tax Appeals Commission, Value Added Tax, Open Market Value, Trade Discounts, Tax Debit Notes, Intimation Letter, Penalty | Section 7 (3), 11A of the Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011, Section 2 (1) (a), 4 (1) (a), 5 (1) (a), 20 (2), 23, 24, 25 (1), (2), (3), 27 (1), 29, 31, 34 (12), 83 of the Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2002 | Download |
| 2021-10-21 | CA/PHC/122/2018 |
Krishnamoorthi Sivakumar Vs. Pathima Johara Packer
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Disputes Affecting Land, Right of Way, Breach of Peace, Provisional Order, Status Quo, Fresh Evidence in Appeal, Revisionary Jurisdiction | Sections 2, 66(1)(b), 67, 69(2), 74 and 78 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Section 773 of the Civil Procedure Code, Section 11(3) of the High Courts of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2021-10-14 | CA/PHC/137/2013 |
Sri Lanka Consumer Corporative Society’s Federation Ltd Vs. Deputy Commissioner of Corporative
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | revision, Arbitration Award Recovery of Money, Provincial Council | Section 291 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 58(2)(b), 58(3), 58(6), 59(1)(c), 59(4) of the Cooperative Societies Act No. 5 of 1972 | Download |
| 2021-10-08 | CA/HCC/97/2018 |
M. Balakrishnan alias Appaiya Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J | Statutory Rape, Consent, Delay in Complaint, Credibility of Prosecutrix, Corroboration, Contradictions and Omissions, Medical Evidence | Section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code, Section 331 and 122(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-10-08 | CA/BOR/02/2019 |
Mohamed Cassim Mohamed Zubair and 4 others Vs. Divisional Secretary
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Land Acquisition, Compensation, Market Value, Direct Comparison Method, Residual Method, Valuation of Land, Board of Review, Open Market Value, Housing Development, State Valuation, Quantum of Compensation, Arbitrary Valuation | Sections 17, 28, 45(1), 45, 46, 46A, 47, and 48 of the Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950, Sections 50 and 114 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-10-06 | CA/HCC/163/2014 |
Kandatha Kankanamlage Suranga Pradeep
Lasantha Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J | Murder, Alibi, Eyewitness Evidence, Identification Burden of Proof, Rebuttal Evidence, Dock Statement Procedural Irregularity | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 331, 436, 439 Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-09-29 | CA/WRIT/449/2020 |
Kirillage Nishantha Upul Yasawardana Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and 4 others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus, Responsive Bidder, Acquiescence in Tender Process, Contemporanea Expositio (interpretation doctrine), Rule of Law in Procurement, Compliance with Tender Conditions | Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 6 of the Public Contracts Act No. 3 of 1987, Section 8 of the Public Contracts Act No. 3 of 1987, Section 45 of the Public Contracts Act No. 3 of 1987 | Download |
| 2021-09-22 | CA/WRIT/339/2019 |
Locomotive Operators Engineers Union and 2 others Vs. Justice N.E. Dissanayake (Chairman) and 29 others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), Public Service Commission (PSC), Ultra Vires, Consent Order, Mandamusified Certiorari, Ex debito justitiae (remedy as of right), Locus Standi, Fair Hearing | Article 140, 59(1), 59(2), 61A of the Constitution, Section 6(d) of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act No. 04 of 2002 | Download |
| 2021-09-22 | CA/WRIT/371/2020 |
K.G.D Walter Abeysundera and another Vs. Mr. S. Hettiarachchi and 9 others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J | Article 140 of the Constitution, Nation Building Tax Act No. 09 of 2019 (abolition effective 01.12.2019), NBT Amendment Act No. 03 of 2020, Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 | Article 140 of the Constitution, Nation Building Tax Act No. 09 of 2019 (abolition effective 01.12.2019), NBT Amendment Act No. 03 of 2020, Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 | Download |
| 2021-09-21 | CA/BAL/22/2019 |
Mohomad Hassen Mohomad Paizer Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Mathugama and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundara, J | Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Presumption of innocence, Threat inside court premises, Victim protection, bail | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act No. 04 of 2015, Section 364 Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-09-16 | CA/HCC/0001/19 |
Vidanapathiranage Jayanthi Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Conviction and sentence, Burden of proof, Defence evidence, Misdirection of trial judge | Sections 54A(b), 54A(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance , Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-09-16 | CA/HCC/275/2019 |
Gajanange Dayawansha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder conviction, Circumstantial evidence, Burden of proof, Consistency of facts, Hypothesis of guilt | Section 198, 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-09-16 | CA/HCC/25/2019 |
Solanga Arachchige Rupasinghe Alias Nandana Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder conviction, Eye witness testimony, Credibility of evidence, Corroboration, Single witness rule, Consistency of facts | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-09-16 | CA/HCC/0050/2019 |
Kulakulasuriya Sachalakkarage Asanka Fernando Alias Sajee Vs. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Trafficking and Possession of heroin, Burden of proof, Credibility of witnesses, Defence evidence, Benefit of the doubt, Misdirection of trial judge | Section 54(a)(b) and 54(a)(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2021-09-16 | CA/HCC/0230/2019 |
Abdul Kalam Mohommed Careem Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | Cheating, Contradictions, Admitted facts, Dishonestly inducing delivery of property, Fraudulently | Section 398, 403 of the Penal Code, Section 331 (1), 420(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code No. 15 of 1979, Section 58 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-09-16 | CA/HCC/HCC/0299/2019 |
L A M B Miyuru Lankathilleke Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 331(1), 334(1), 335 of the Criminal Procedure Code No. 15 of 1979, Section 106 of the Evidence Ordinance Article 138 of the Constitution | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 331(1), 334(1), 335 of the Criminal Procedure Code No. 15 of 1979, Section 106 of the Evidence Ordinance, Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-08-31 | CA/PHC/41/2021 |
Noorden Jamaldeen Fathima Rizwana Vs. Officer in Charge,
Police Station, Narcotics Bureau and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundara, J | Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Presumption of innocence, Credibility of evidence, Personal liberty, Bail conditions | Section 54A, 54B, 83(1)) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2021-08-17 | CA/ PHC/78/2021 |
Rajapakse Arachchilage Thushara
Ranjan Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J | Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Discretionary remedy, Delay in filing, Dismissed in limine, Uberrima fides, Alternative remedy, Vigilantibus non dormientibus aequitas subvenit | Article 138 of the Constitution, Section 66 of the Primary Court Procedure Act | Download |
| 2021-08-10 | CA/WRT/183/2019 |
N. Anton Balasundaram Vs. M. Abeygunasekara and 4 others
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Hon. Sobitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Certiorari, ppeal Procedure, Nemo Judex in Causa Sua (bias principle), legitimate expectations | Article 140 of the Constitution, Assisted Schools and Training Schools (Special Provisions) Act No. 05 of 1960, Assisted Schools and Training Schools (Supplementary Provisions) Act No. 08 of 1961 | Download |
| 2021-08-06 | CA/HCC/31-34/2018 |
Warnasinghe Arachchilage Dulip and 3 others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J | Contradictions, Confession, Direction, Miscarriage of Justice, Unreasonable Evidence, Conviction, Sentencing, Jury Misdirection, Delay in Complaint | Section 331 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code, Article 138 of the Constitution, Sections 357, 362(2), 364(g), 380 of the Penal Code, Section 25 of the Evidence Ordinance, Proviso to Section 110 (3) of the Criminal Procedure Code, Section 157 of the Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2021-08-03 | CA/TAX/13/2013 |
Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Department of Inland Revenue
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Turnover tax, Reimbursement, Capital expenditure, Income expenditure, Deductible expenses Commercial expediency, Enduring benefit, Natural justice (audi alteram partem) | Section 170, 25 (1), 26 (1) (g), 26 (1) (h), 163 (5) of the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2021-08-03 | CA/CPA/05/2021 |
Jazeema Abdul Raheem Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundara, J | Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Presumption of innocence, Credibility of witnesses, Personal liberty, Bail conditions | Section 54A, 54B, 83(1)) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No. 13 of 1984, Section 364 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-08-03 | CA/WRT/445/2016 |
Kalukumara Mudiyanselage Somapala and another Vs. Hon. John A.E. Amarathunga and 14 others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J | Writ of Mandamus, Land Acquisition, State Land, Illegal Possession, Acquisition Process, Legitimate Expectation | Section 2, 3, 29, 31 of the Land Acquisition Act (No. 9 of 1950) | Download |
| 2021-08-02 | CA/HCC/230-235/2013 |
Mohomad Faizer Mohomad Liyakahth and 6 others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Unlawful Assembly, Murder, Attempted Murder, Identification Parade, Contradictory Evidence, Dock Identification, Hearsay Evidence, Cross-examination, Alibi, Common Object | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 140, 146, 32, 296, 300 of the Penal Code, Section 32(2) of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 414(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2021-08-02 | CA/HCC/75-76/2014 |
Hewa Dewage Cyril Priyaratne alias Lokka and 2 others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Fair trial, Common murderous intention, Dock statement, Credibility of witness Evidence, Contradictions and omissions, Presumption of innocence | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979, Article 13(3) Constitution of Sri Lanka, Section 296, 32, 314 of the Penal Code, Section 48 of the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 | Download |
| 2021-08-02 | CPA/HCC/0086/2019 |
Sinnappan Krishnakumar Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Dying declarations, Defence, Grave and sudden provocation, Self-control, Fair trial | Section 331 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code No- 15 of 1979, Section 296, Section 294 Exception 1 of the Penal Code, Section 48 of the Judicature Act, Section 105 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-08-02 | CA/WRT/0311/2017 |
The Sri Lanka Transport Board Vs. T. Piyasoma and 4 others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Writ of Certiorari, Arbitration, Disciplinary Inquiry, Labour Tribunal, Natural Justice, Ultra Vires, Procedural Fairness, Mala Fide, Arbitrator’s Award, Festival-Advance-Payments, Disaster-Advance-Payments | Section 4(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act, Sections 370 & 394 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-08-02 | CA/WRT/226/2018 |
Orient Pearl Hotels Limited Vs. ey-Nor Foundation Limited and 4 others
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Hon. M.T. Mohammed Laffar, J | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Legitimate Expectation, Clean Hands Doctrine, Unauthorized Occupant, Comply and Complain Doctrine, Equity’s Maxims, Prerogative Relief, Locus Standi | Article 140 of the Constitution, Conversion of Public Corporations or Government Owned Business Undertakings into Public Companies Act No. 23 of 1987 | Download |
| 2021-05-21 | CA/WRT/0008/2020 |
Paramathasan Petson Mathews Vs. University Grants Commission and 8 others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Judicial review, Administrative decision, Admission policy, eligibility | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-05-21 | CA/WRIT/30/2018 |
Colombo District Driving School Owners’ Association and another Vs. A.H.K. Jagath Chandrasiri
Commissioner General of Motor Traffic and four others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Practical test, Judicial review, Ultra vires, Public duty, Statutory interpretation | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-05-21 | CA/WRIT/161/2018 |
Naiduwa Hannadi Jayanthi Mallika Samarasinghe Vs. Malini Abeywardhana Ranathunga and fourteen others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Debt Conciliation Possession, Conditional Transfer, Debt Conciliation Board, Judicial Review, Relevant Considerations, Irrationality, Unreasonableness | Sections 19A(1), 19A(1A), 21A, 54 of the Debt Conciliation Ordinance No. 39 of 1941 | Download |
| 2021-05-21 | CA/WRT/238/2020 |
Porakara Mudiyanselage Aruna Samantha Kumara Vs. T.A.C.N. Thalangama,
Returning Office and 36 others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Political Party, Expulsion from Party, Necessary Parties, Judicial Review, Public Element, Ministerial Function, Returning Officer, Local Authority Member, Natural Justice | Section 10A(1)(a), Section 10A(2), Section 10A(3) of the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance, Section 7(1), Section 7(4)(b) of the Parliamentary Elections Act No. 1 of 1981, Article 99(13)(a) of the Constitution, Section 63 of the Provincial Councils Elections Act | Download |
| 2021-05-21 | CA/WRT/308/2013 |
M.T.Thilakaratne Vs. D.D. Upul Shantha De Alwis and ten others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Allowance, Disciplinary Proceedings, Board of Review, Natural Justice, Removal from Office, Judicial Review | Section 48 of the Co-operative Societies Statute of the Western Provincial Council No. 3 of 1998 (as amended by Statute No. 4 of 2011), Section 61 of the Co-operative Societies Act | Download |
| 2021-05-21 | CA/WRT/12/2021 |
J. G. S. Senadhira Vs. A.M. Rangana Sajeewa and 11 others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Land Acquisition, Gazette Notifications, Hydrology Study, Flood Risk, Delay defeats equity, Futility, Maintainability of Application, Public Interest vs Private Interest. | Section 5, Section 7, Section 38A of the Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2021-05-19 | CA/CPA/132/2020 |
Madapathage Dona Thilaka Alias Shyamali Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundara, J. | Revision Application, Bail, Exceptional Circumstances, Remand, Foreign National, Drug Offences, Credibility of Investigative Officers, Clean Hands Doctrine, Judicial Discretion, Enlargement on Bail | ection 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979; | Download |
| 2021-05-11 | CA/PHC/92/2020 |
Yugeeth Ibrahim
Atithari Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundara, J. | Revision Application, Bail, Exceptional Circumstances, Remand, Foreign National, Drug Offences, Illegality, Propriety, Regularity, Case Law Precedent, Judicial Discretion | Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Section 454 & Section 459 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-05-10 | CA/DCF/1132/1999 |
Anthonidura Hemawathie Vs. Anthodura Bastian Silva and another
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J | Partition Action, Co-ownership, Prescriptive Title, Adverse Possession, Ouster, Undivided Shares, Burden of Proof | Sections 18(1)(a)(iii) and 25 of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1977, Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871 | Download |
| 2021-05-05 | CA/WRIT/190/2018 |
Madappuliarachchige Oliver Gregory Vs. Commissioner of Title Settlement and five others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Registration of Title, Bim Saviya, First Class Title, Locus Standi, Delay, Judicial Review, Title to Land, Conditional Agreement, Absolute Ownership, Discretionary Remedies | Sections 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 28, 32, 33, 38, 39, 58, 59, 60, 67 of the Registration of Title Act No. 21 of 1998 | Download |
| 2021-05-05 | CA/CPA/36/2021 |
Ranjith Amarasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundara J. | Exceptional Circumstances, Jurisdiction, Arbitration Award, Civil vs Criminal Court Orders, Preliminary Objections, Right of Appeal vs Revision, Redundancy of Remedy, Exceptional Circumstances Doctrine, | Article 138, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Sections 454 & 459, Penal Code; Section 6, Section 8, Arbitration Act No.11 of 1995 | Download |
| 2021-05-03 | CA/HCC/385/2018 |
Ameer Paslee Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | ossession, Trafficking, Heroin, Conviction, Beyond reasonable doubt, Miscarriage of justice, Chain of custody. | Section 334(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 54(a)(b), 54(a)(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-05-03 | CA/CPA/0005/20 |
Tamarind Entertainment (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Obadage Gamini Susantha Meththasena
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Revision, Section 66 Application,Possession, Dispossession, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Natural Justice, Delay, Pending Civil Action, Miscarriage of Justice | Section 66(1)(b), 68(3) of the Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-05-03 | CA/HCC/104/2015 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Karunaratna Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam J | Murder, Accomplice, Corroboration, Eyewitness Evidence, Circumstantial Evidence, Dock Statement, Recovery of Productions, Discovery Evidence, Omissions and Contradictions, Burden of Proof, Miscarriage of Justice, | Sections 331, 256 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Sections 296, 198 of the Penal Code, Sections 27(1), 114(b), 133 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-05-03 | CA/HCC/300/2016 |
Hettinayake Mudiyanselage Lilanthi
Dinesha Maliyedda Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam J | Cheating, Misappropriation, Criminal Breach of Trust, Foreign Employment Fraud, Affidavits, Contradictions in Evidence, Witness Credibility, Material vs Non-Material Contradictions, Burden of Proof, Beyond Reasonable Doubt | Section 331, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Section 2, Affidavits Act No.23 of 1953. | Download |
| 2021-05-03 | CA/WRIT/0397/19 |
Udawattage Don Douglas Meril Vs. Divisional Secretary Divisional Secretary and eight others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Land Acquisition, Urgency, Compensation, Ex gratia Payment, Resettlement Plan, Board of Review, Judicial Review, Salus populi suprema lex, Delay in Compensation, Public Purpose | Section 38(a), Section 38A, 17(1) of the Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2021-03-03 | CA/PHC/08/21 |
Ranjith Paul Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. MENAKA WIJESUNDERA J. | Exceptional circumstances, Vehicle confiscation, Registered owner, Motor Traffic Act definition | Section 364 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 16 of the Motor Traffic Act, Animals Act | Download |
| 2021-02-25 | CA/RI/05/2018 |
Punchinona Habakkalahewa and another Vs. Udugama Koralalage Dayasena and another
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J. | Revision, Restitutio integrum, Partition action, Final survey, Encroachment, Interlocutory decree, Laches Miscarriage of justice Pedigree dispute | Article 138, 145 of the Constitution, Section 839 of the Civil Procedure Code, Section 114-F of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-02-25 | CA/HCC/264/2016 |
Ponnamperumage Ananda Sarath Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne,J. | Murder, Unlawful assembly Identification parade Circumstantial evidence Benefit of doubt | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 140 of the Penal Code, Section 146 of the Penal Code , Section 32 of the Penal Code, Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-02-25 | CA/RI/O9/18 |
Anthiya Neeladevi Vs. Safar Shiraz jeevunjee and another
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Hon. D. N. Samarakoon, J | Revision, Consent order, Prepayment of costs, Default judgment, Restitutio in integrum | Section 91A of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2021-02-25 | CA/PHC/150/2015 |
Dinamithra Gedara Upali Jayakoddy Vs. W.M.P.K. Weerasekara,
Page 1 of 13
Commissioner of Cooperative
Development and Registrar (Central
Province) and another
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Arbitrator’s award, Appeal deposit, Ultra vires / Intra vires, Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Judicial Review, Ratio Decidendi, Obiter Dicta, Rule making power of the Minister | Section 58 (2) (b), 58 (3), 61 (1), 61 (2) (y), 72 (2), of Co-operative Societies Law No. 05 of 1972, Rule 49 (xii) (a) and (b) of the Co-operative Rules 1973 | Download |
| 2021-02-24 | CA/BAL/23/2020 |
Ranawaka Arachchilage Chandani Sudarshi Perera Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Police Station
Kiribathgoda and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail application, Exceptional circumstances, Witness protection, Bail conditions | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act, No. 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2021-02-24 | CA/BAL/22/2020 |
Mathakadeera ArachchigeIrawathie Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Police Station
Kiribathgoda and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail, Exceptional circumstances, Victim and witness protection , Bail conditions | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crimes and Witnesses Act No 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2021-02-24 | CA/05/2017 |
Wehigala Kumbure Gedara Vijitha Senadheera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Rape, Mental retardation victim, Penetration in rape, Medical evidence, Sentencing reduction | Section 364(2)(f) of the Penal Code, Section 308 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-02-24 | CA/PHC/0015/20 |
Rakvanage Dilip Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General and another
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Hon. MENAKA WIJESUNDERA J. | Revision, Bail, Exceptional circumstances, Heroin possession, Remand custody | Section 83 of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Section 14 of the Bail Act No. 30 of 1997 | Download |
| 2021-02-23 | CA/PHC/0010/2020 |
M. Shelton Jayaweera Vs. Manchanayakage Kalum Nishantha and 9 others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Lack of interest | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-23 | CA/BAL/32/2020 |
Molligoda Liyanage Shanaka Molligoda Vs. Officer In Charge
Police Station
Kalawana and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail, Threatening, Assault, Remand, Compoundable Offences, Exceptional Circumstances, Bail Conditions, Interference, Witness Protection, Pending Cases, Election Time, Court Orders. | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crimes and Witnesses Act No 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2021-02-19 | CA/REV/2028/2001 |
Galpoththage Ramyalatha Vs. Nanayakkara Kariyawasam
Dolamullage Ariyadasa and Others
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Revision, Restitutio in Integrum, Partition Law Proxy (Forgery), Lis Pendens, Title Investigation, Doctrine of Approbation and Reprobation, Finality of Partition Decree | Sections 6, 12, 13, 16, 17, 25, 32, 36A, 48 of Partition Law No. 21 of 1977, Sections 45, 114 of Evidence Ordinance, Article 138 of Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-18 | CA/HCC/104/2017 |
Dematapaksha Hewage Randika Nuwansiri Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne,J | Murder, Attempted robbery, Identification parade, Dying declaration, Cause of death | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 381 of the Penal Code, Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-02-17 | CA/WRT/472/2019 |
Sinnathurai Selvarathinam and 9 others Vs. R. N. C. M. Herath,
The Land Commissioner General,
The Land Commissioner
Department and 3 others
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Hon. Sobitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ application, Withdrawal of application, Land permit, Administrative discretion | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-17 | CA/141/2015 |
Mohamed Rasheed Hasan Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Private defence, Self-defence, Misdirection by trial judge , Balance of probabilities | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Sections 100–102 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-02-11 | CA/WRT/149/2018 |
Neraluva Gamage Nandasena Vs. Priyantha Godagama Sahabandu and others
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Hon. M.T. Mohammed Laffar, J | lack of interest, dismissal of petition | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-11 | CA/HCC/118/2019 |
Kumarapeli Arach chige Gamini Alias Police
Gamini Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon. J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder, Sentence revision, Appeal against sentence, Mitigating circumstances | Section 297 of the Penal Code, Section 296 of the Penal Code, Exception 4 to Section 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/433/2020 |
Ganeshan Ajith Kumars Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/432/2020 |
P. Kisho Kumar Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues,Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/431/2020 |
P. Kisho Kumar Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/430/2020 |
P. Kisho Kuma Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/429/2020 |
Mohamed Caseem Mohamd Najeem Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/428/2020 |
Ansareen Mohamed Thajoor Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/426/2020 |
Ranhoti Gedara Wilson Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/427/2020 |
K. Dhanesh Kumar Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/424/2020 |
P S A Imports & Co., (Private) Limited and another Vs. Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/DCF/0524A/99 |
Dikwella Vidanage Hansawathie Vs. Karunaratne Gallage and others
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Prescriptive, Title/Possession, Adverse Possession, Tenant Cultivator, Licensee, Undivided Rights/Shares, Partition, Corpus of the Action | Section 754 (1) of the Civil Procedure Code, Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871 | Download |
| 2021-02-06 | CA/PHC/0116/20 |
Manori Prasangika
Wickramaarachchi Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. MENAKA WIJESUNDERA J. | Revision, Documentary evidence, Interest of justice | Section 389 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-02-01 | CA/WRT/378/2019 |
P. Selvanathan Vs. . Ravipriya,
The Director General of Customs,
Sri Lanka Customs and 3 others
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Hon. Sobitha Rajakaruna, J. | Dismissed pro-forma. | Article 140 of the Constitiution | Download |
| 2021-01-06 | CA/WRT/388/2020 |
K.M.S. Bandara Vs. ir Marshal D.L.S. Dias,
Commander of the Air Force and 11 others
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Hon. Sobitha Rajakaruna, J. | Dismissed pro-forma | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2020-11-30 | CA/MIS/0005/2019 |
University of Vocational Technology,
Ratmalana and others Vs. B.MT.D. Jayasekara
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-30 | CA/MIS/0006/2019 |
University of Vocational Technology, Ratmalana and others Vs. Surani Gayathri Nambuwasam
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-30 | CA/MISC/0003/2019 |
University of Vocational Technology, Ratmalana and others Vs. P.H.S.S. Wijaratna
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-25 | CA/WRT/0205/2019 |
Dilhani Gayathri Ranasinghe and another Vs. The Secretary, Ministry of Education and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-25 | CA/RI/0008/2020 |
Rohan Sushil Fernando Vs. Jacintha Patricia Saliman
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-25 | CA/RI/0004/2018 |
Pathiranage Dona Perli Jayawardena and others Vs. Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Heen Banda and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-25 | CA/WRT/0074/2019 |
Piramal Glass (Ceylon) PLC Vs. A. Wimalaweera, Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-25 | CA/WRT/0091/2020 |
Sesame Senhora Tea Company (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Sri Lanka Tea Board and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-25 | CA/0909/1997 (F) |
Ven. Thanamalwila Gunarathna Thero Vs. Bajjama Kankanamlage Wimalawathie
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Decleration of Title - doctrine of approbation and reprobation - rights of lease - ejectment | section 116 of Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-11-25 | CA/1317/1999 (F) |
Jalathge Sirisena Jayalath Vs. Diddenipatha Matarage Sunil Shantha
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Land Partition - Title of the land - settlement - original owners of the land | section 23(1) Partition Law | Download |
| 2020-11-25 | CA/PHC/0057/2016 |
Seemasahitha Wariyapola Multi-Purpose
Co-operative Society,
Wariyapola Vs. Pathiraja Mudiyanselage Abeysinghe
Padthiraja and others
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | recovery of money due from arbitral award - Grounds for Invoking a Writ of Certiorai -interpretation of statutes - definition of terms \'defaulter\' , \'amount due\' - untra vires | section 58(2) of dIe Co-operative Societies Act No. 05 of 1972, section 28 of dIe Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act No. II of 1992 | Download |
| 2020-11-24 | CA/TAX/0007/2017 |
Herbal Holiday Resorts (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-24 | CA/HCA/0006/2011 & 0007/2011 |
Nandasena Gotabhya Rajapakshe Vs. Arumugam Veeraraj and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-23 | CA/PHC/0123/2008 |
O.R. Wimalawathie and another Vs. Hangamuwa Rdhage Dharmadasa
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Right of roadway - possession of land - inquiry - prescription - breach of peace - Necessity | section 66 (1) (b) of the Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-11-20 | CA/MC/REV/0028/2016 |
Kalimuththu Karuppaiah Padmanadon Vs. General Manager and another
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | unauthorized occupation - ejectment - defifniyion of \'written law\' - grant - permit holder - lease agreement | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No.7 of 1979, Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-11-20 | CA/PHC/0003/2016 |
Navur Pichchei Moosin Vs. Officer-In -Charge,
Police Station, Bakamuna and another
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | forfeiture of vehicle - vehicle used for commission of an offence - knowledge of the offence - illegal transportation of the cattle | section 40 of the Forest Ordinance, Motor Traffic Act No. 14 of 1951 (as amended) | Download |
| 2020-11-20 | CA/WRT/0335/2016 |
Thennakoon
Mudiyanselage Janaka
Bandara Thennakoon Vs. Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-20 | CA/EXP/0001/2019 |
Peduru Arachchige Sujith Muthukumarana Vs. Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, General Secretary, United People\'s Freedom Alliance and others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-19 | CA/BAL/0002/2020 |
Raththaran Hendige Upul Priyadarshana Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Kalutara North.
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Bail - exceptional Circumstance - assault - threatening - causing injuries - interest of justice - | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act, No. 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2020-11-19 | CA/BAL/0003/2020 |
Hengodage Sanjeewa Premakumara Silva Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Kalutara North and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Bail - exceptional Circumstance - interest of justice | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act, No. 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2020-11-18 | CA/WRT/0310/2013 |
S. M Sunil Abeybandara Seneviratne Vs. Land Commissioner General and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Land Permit - Succession - cancellation of permit - Notice - remedy - laches | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-11-18 | CA/0785/1998 (F) |
Herath Mudiyanselage Nayana Sri Manjula Vs. Nilanka Kushanee Ariyadasa
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | legal title to the property -prescriptive title - principles applicable to Rei-Vindicatio action - burden of proof - uninterrupted and adverse possession | Download | |
| 2020-11-18 | CA/0946/1998 (F) |
T.H. Chandra alias Chandrathilake Vs. K.H. Charlies Silva and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Land Permit - succession - declaration of title | Crown Lands Ordinance NO.8 of 1947, Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-11-18 | CA/0466/1999 (F) |
Heeralu Pathirannehelage Thilakaratne Vs. Wickrama Arachchige Geethika Nisansalie and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Declaration of title - ownership of the property - nemo dat quod non habet - burden of proof - prescriptive title | section 149 of the Civil Procedure Code, section 66 ofthe Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2020-11-18 | CA/WRT/0071/2016 |
Appuhamige Heenamanike Vs. J.w.S.Kithsiri,
Divisional Secretary,
Divisional Secretariat ,Nachchaduwa, Srawasthipura and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-18 | CA/WRT/0112/2016 |
S.C. Jayawickrama Vs. National Savings Bank and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-18 | CA/WRT/0205/2020 |
K.A.S. Auto International (Pvt)
Ltd and another Vs. Sampath Bank PLC and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-18 | CA/WRT/0297/2015 |
Nanayakkara Gamage Dona Yasawathie Vs Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and
Development Corporation and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-18 | CA/WRT/0357/2016 |
Bope Arachchige Mala Malkanthi Lokuwithana
(nee) Jayawardane Vs. M.P.Abeyrathne
Divisional Secretary
Madurawala - Anguruwathota and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/0200/2000(F) |
Kangane Arachchilage Gunawathie Vs. Madurasinghe Mudiyanselage
Kamalawathie and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | devolution of the title - possession of land | Download | |
| 2020-11-16 | CA/0474/2000 (F) |
Hapuachchillage Amarasekera and another Vs. Sarath Hettiarachchige and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Land Partition - Pedigree - inheritance - Title | Download | |
| 2020-11-16 | CA/0986/1999(F) |
Hunda Mandalige
Handy Somapala Vs. Rupa Kannangara and another
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Land Partition - Possession - lessee - investigation of title | Download | |
| 2020-11-16 | CA/0274/2000 |
A.M.N.G. Biso Menika Vs. B.M.K. Rambanda and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Land Permit - eviction - unlawful possession of the land - identity of the corpus - Title | Download | |
| 2020-11-16 | CA/0436/1997 (F) |
Dapanadurage Kularatne Vs. Agampodige Dammika and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Land Matter - execution of deed - Corroboration - ownership of the land | Download | |
| 2020-11-16 | CA/0566/1997 (F) |
Chandaradura Dayawathei Vs. Liyanage Kusumawathi Silva and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Land Partition - Fiscal\'s Conveyance -boundary of the corpus | Download | |
| 2020-11-16 | CA/0566/2000 (F) |
J.M.Somasiri, Chairman, Pradeshiya Sabhawa,
Kalutara and others Vs. Malimage Lakmini Dilrukshi Fernando and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | lack of legal representation - time bar for final appeal - stamp duty | section 86 (2) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2020-11-16 | CA/0575/2000 (F) |
Saminda Devasayagam Vs. Swarnamali Tissa Kuttige and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | possession and ownership of the property - prescriptive rights - declaration of title | Land Reform Law | Download |
| 2020-11-16 | CA/REV/0013/2018 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Kamalawathie Mahinda
Welandasela Vs. R.G.C. Wijesiri and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | possession of land - Case ex-parte - laches -exceptional circumstance | Civil Procedure Code, Section 5A of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act No: 54 of 2006, read with Section 5A of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No: 19 of 1990 and Article 154(P) of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2020-11-16 | CA/REV/0726/2009 |
American Ceylon Mission, Diocesan Office, Church of South India, Vaddukoddai, Jaffna and another Vs. Wider Church Ministries,
United Church of Christ and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0302/2015 |
Dr. K. Kobindarajah Vs. University Grants Commission and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0117/2013 |
Trelleborg Lanka (Pvt) Limited Vs. C.T. Janka Pushpakumara and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0232/2017 |
The Sri Lanka Transport Board Vs. D.P.S. Weerasinghe
Assistant Commissioner of Labour and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0209/2015 |
Fascination Exports (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Labour
Department of Labour and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0291/2015 |
Centre for Environmental Justice (Guarantee) Ltd. Vs. Anura Satharasinghe,
Conservator General,
Department of Forest Conservation and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0403/2016 |
Palitha Kumara Sirimegha Bandara and others Vs. Hon. Gayantha Karunathilake,
Hon. Minister of Lands and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0136/2018 |
Textlon Lanka Private Limited and others Vs. D.V. Bandulasena,
Former Commissioner General
of Agrarian Development,
Department of Agrarian
Development and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0263/2017 |
Priyanthi Pushpika Jayasundara Vs. S.K. Henadeera,
Divisional Secretary,
Divisional Secretariat,
Bulathsinghala and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0299/2014 |
Siddharupage Piyaseeli and others Vs. National Gem and Jewellery
Authority and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0315/2013 |
Sumanaseeli Perera Balasuriya and another Vs. People’s Bank
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0342/2017 |
Lanka Sathosa Limited Vs. P.H.C. Peiris and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0430/2015 |
Associated Motorways (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Consumer Affairs Authority of
Sri Lanka and another
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/PHC/APN/0013/2019 |
Rangasamy Kanaganayagam alias Kajan Mama Vs. Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/0596/1997(F) |
Kodituwakku Shelton Ariyaratne Vs. Jayanthapriya Sarath Abeynayake
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Partition of Land - section 12 decleration - settlement | section 12 of Partition Law | Download |
| 2020-11-16 | CA/0812/2000 (F) |
Prithiviraj Arulkumaran and another Vs. Martin Joseph Fernando
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Partnership business - unlawful possession - Constructive Trust - parole evidence - irregularity - essential requisites of a judgment of a Court | section 83 and 96 of the Trust Ordinance, section 91 and 92 of the Evidence ordinance | Download |
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0364/2016 |
Daffodils Hotels (Private) Limited and others Vs. L.K.G. Gunawardana
Commissioner General of Excise and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0386/2015 |
Nelumdeni Dewage Sirisoma Vs. Divisional Secretary
Divisional Secretary\'s Office
Meerigama and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0116/2016 |
Compannage Devindasiri Fonseka Vs. Urban Development Authority and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0132/2017 |
Bayya Durayalage Rohana and others Vs. Pujith Jayasundara,
Inspector General of Police and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0210/2018 |
T&J Pharma Imports (Pvt) Limited Vs. P.S.M. Charles,
Director General of Customs and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0215/2018 |
S.H. Hemapala and others Vs. Secretary,
Ministry of Labour and Labour Relations and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0286/2014 |
Fathima Asan Khan,
(Nee Senadheerage Chandra Malkanthi) Vs. Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/WRT/0288/2018 |
M.D.S.C. Peiris Vs. Justice N.E. Dissanayake,
Chairman, Administrative Appeals Tribunal and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/PHC/APN/0014/2019 |
Edwin Silva Krishana Nandarajah alias Pradeep Master Vs. Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/PHC/APN/0064/2020 |
Meera Saheeb Mahir Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Thalangama and another
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/PHC/APN/0136/2016 |
The Attorney General Vs. Premadasa Nilantha Jayakody
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/HCC/0104/2012 |
Bilingahawatte Gedara Karunaratne alias Raja and another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/0142/2014 |
Athambawa Naeem Ismail Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/HCC/0162-0163/2017 |
Athugalage Patrick Walter Karunasinghe and another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-10-23 | CA/WRT/0021/2016 |
Paingamuwa Arachchilage Indrani V. Arachchigedara Senevirathne And Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Land Permit - nomination of successor - Rule of Natural Justice | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-10-23 | CA/WRT/0136/2015 |
Happy Homes (Pvt.) Limited V. The Condominium Management Authority And Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | unauthorised construction - Inquiry - public duty - removal of unauthorised constructions | Condominium Management Authority Law No. 10 of 1973, Apartment Ownership Law No. 11 of 1973 | Download |
| 2020-10-23 | CA/WRT/0136/2015 |
Happy Homes (Pvt.) Limited V. The Condominium Management Authority And Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | unauthorised construction - Inquiry - public duty - removal of unauthorised constructions | Condominium Management Authority Law No. 10 of 1973, Apartment Ownership Law No. 11 of 1973 | Download |
| 2020-10-23 | CA/WRT/0322/2017 |
Ranawaka Radage Asilyn And Others V. Assistant Commissioner General,
Agrarian Department, Kurunegala.
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Eviction - definition of landlord - right of appeal - locus standi - delay | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000, as amended by the Agrarian Development (Amendment) Act No. 46 of 2011 | Download |
| 2020-10-23 | CA/WRT/0137/2015 |
Happy Homes (Pvt.) Limited V. The Condominium Management Authority And Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | unauthorised construction - Inquiry - public duty - removal of unauthorised constructions | Condominium Management Authority Law No. 10 of 1973, Apartment Ownership Law No. 11 of 1973 | Download |
| 2020-10-23 | CA/WRT/383/2020 |
Handunkitti Pedige Chandana Kumara Jayawandala V. Tikiri Kobekaduwa, The Governor of Sabragamuva Province
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Hon. A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Power to take Disciplinary actions | Download | |
| 2020-10-22 | CAlPHC/0154/2013 |
Piyadasa Prathapasinghe V. Inspector of Police,
Dickwella Police Station,
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Confiscation of a vehicle - Permit - precautions to prevent the use of the vehicle for the commission of the offence | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-10-22 | CA/WRT/0359/2017 |
Asia Hydro Power Generation
(Pvt.) Ltd. V. Hon. Maithripala Sirisena,
President of the Democratic
Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka,
Minister of Mahaweli
Development and Environment And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | mini hydropower project on the Mahaweli river - dismissal of the appeal - Environmental Impact Assessment - legitimate expectation | section 23(DD)(1) of the National Environmental Act, National Environmental (Appellate Procedure) Regulations of 1994 | Download |
| 2020-10-21 | CA/WRT/0398/2020 |
Bathiudeen Mohamed Riyaj V. C.D. Wickramaratne,
Acting Inspector General of Police,
Police Headquarters And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Arrest - Detention Orders - re-arrest - power of writ Court | Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2020-10-20 | CA/WRT/0033/2017 |
Chelliah Sabaraththenam And Another V. Northern Provincial Land
Commissioner,
Department of Land
Administration,
Northern Province And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Land Dispute - failure to make necessary persons parties to the application - unauthorised possession | Download | |
| 2020-10-16 | CA/WRT/0144/2018 |
C. Czarnikow Sugar Ltd V. P.S.M. Charles,
Director General of Customs And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | congnment sealed on documents falsified by misdescription - Investigation - failure to participate in the inquiry | Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-10-15 | CA/WRT/0050/2014 |
Bolawalana
Thanthrige
Margaret Vijoy Fernando And Others V. The Commissioner for National Housing
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | maximum number of houses which may be owned by an individual -Grounds for judicial review - | Ceiling on Housing Property Law No. 1 of 1973 | Download |
| 2020-10-15 | CA/WRT/0060/2016 |
Kithna Paranavithana V. Ceylon Electricity Board And Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | disciplinary proceedings - Disciplinary Rules - prevention of retirement - withholding the pension due - ultra vires - | Establishments Code | Download |
| 2020-10-14 | CA/PHC/APN/0022/2020 |
Dinayadura Dulip Samantha de Silva V. Hon. Attorney General And Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Bail - Possession of Illegal substance - Exceptional Circumstance | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended | Download |
| 2020-10-14 | CA/WRT/0274/2018 |
Colombo Municipal Council And Others V. R.P.A. Wimalaweera,
Commissioner General of Labour And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Eligibility of benefits in terms of the Employees’ Provident Fund Act - Definition of the term \'employee\' - scope of \' independent contractor\' | Employees’ Provident Fund Act No.15 of 1958 | Download |
| 2020-10-14 | CA/WRT/0373/2014 |
Ole Springs Bottlers (Pvt.) Ltd. V. Jagath Wijeweera,
Director General of Customs And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | HS code - audi alteram partem - an Order without giving reasons is a negation of the rule of law | sections 47 and 129 of the Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-10-13 | CA/PHC/APN/0062/2020 |
Kandana Arachchige Nuwan Iresh Fernando V. Officer in Charge,
Kaluthara North Police Station And Another
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Bail | Section 300 of the Penal Code and Section 44(a) of the Fire Arms Ordinance as amended, Bail Act | Download |
| 2020-10-09 | CA/PHC/0007/2012 |
Ponniah Baskarasingham V. Kandiah Velauthapillai
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | possession of the land - Identity of ilie subject matter - Consideration - materiaf omission in the affidavit | PrimaIY Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-10-07 | CA/WRT/0088/2015 |
J.H.M.L.S. Jayaweera V. Air Marshal Gagana Bulathsinghala,
Commander, Sri Lanka Air Force And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | doctrine of double jeopardy - Gounds of Judicial Review | Air Force Act | Download |
| 2020-10-06 | CA/WRT/0275/2017 |
Liyana Arachchige Sarath
Padmakumara V. C.P.W. Gunatilake,
Acquiring Officer/Divisional
Secretary, Gampaha And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Acquisition of Land - Inquiry - claims for compensation - Public Purpose - legitimate expectation | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2020-10-06 | CA/WRT/0276/2017 |
Prasanna Ajith Kumara And Another V. C.P.W. Gunatilake,
Acquiring Officer/Divisional
Secretary, Gampaha And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | The parties in the instant case are bound by the Judgment delivered in CA/WRIT/275/2017 | Download | |
| 2020-10-05 | CA/WRT/0161/2016 |
Godellawatte Liyanarachchige
Diyunuhamy Amaradasa And Another V. R.P.R. Rajapaksha,
Commissioner General of Lands And Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Permit - nomination of a successor - Validity of nomination - importance of Registration - | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-10-05 | CA/WRT/0376/2018 |
Ganesha Amarasinghe And Others V. P.N.D. Jayarathna,
Deputy Director (Planning),
Urban Development Authority,
H.G.P.M. Matara District And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | dispute relates to the use of the road - subdivision - public road | Download | |
| 2020-09-30 | CA/WRT/0374/2015 |
Moramudali Arachchilage Gayani
Polgampalage (nee Piyadasa) Vs. W.M.M.B. Weerasekara,
Commissioner General of Agrarian
Development and others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | ultra vires - termination of tenancy - ownership of land - predecessors in title - arrears of rent | Agrarian Services Act No. 59 of 1979 and Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2020-09-30 | CA/PHC/0167/2013 |
Abdul Hasan Mohamed Mubgarak Vs. Officer in Charge,
Sri Lanka police,
Aluthgama and others
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | right of roadway - Identity of the subject matter - Scope of the Inquiry under Section 69 - Existence of an alternative roadway - Exceptional Circumstances | Article I54P (a) (b) of the Constitution, Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-09-30 | CA/DCF/0808/1999(F) |
Thennekoon Mudiyanselage Kapila
Thennakoon and others Vs. Thennakoon Mudiyanselage Podi
Appuhami and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Partition action - undisturbed and uninterrupted possession - prescriptive title | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance , Section 25 of the Partition Act , Section 187 of the Civi l Procedure code | Download |
| 2020-09-28 | CA/WRT/0085/2018 |
88th Developers (Pvt) Ltd. and another Vs. Urban Development Authority
of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Quit Notice - payment of compensation - abuse of power - mala fide | section 3 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act. | Download |
| 2020-09-28 | CA/WRT/0395/2017 |
88th Developers (Pvt) Ltd and another Vs. Urban Development Authority and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Quit Notice - payment of compensation - abuse of power - mala fide | section 3 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act. | Download |
| 2020-09-25 | CA/WRT/0051/2018 |
Environmental Foundation
(Guarantee) Limited and another Vs. M.G. Suriyabandara,
Director General of Wildlife
Conservation,
Department of Wildlife
Conservation and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Violation of the provisions of the Act - preliminary objections - maintainability of the application - declaration of the area - validity of supporting affidavit | Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, No.2 of 1937, Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance as amended by Act No. 44 of 1964 and Act No. 1 of 1970, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2020-09-25 | CA/WRT/0279/2018 |
Ariyadasa Galappaththi Vs. R.P.R. Rajapakshe, Commissioner General of Lands, The Department of the Commissioner General of Lands and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Land Permit - Ownership of land - succession to the land by grant - definition of the term \'owner\' | Land Development Ordinance, Land Development (Amendment) Act No.27 of 1981 | Download |
| 2020-09-25 | CA/WRT/0431/2016 |
K. Gunapalan and others Vs. Hon. Minister Rural Economic Affairs and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | absence of a prayer -procedure for naming public places | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2020-09-25 | CA/WRT/0265/2012 |
M.H. Sitthy and others Vs. Janaka Bandara Tennekoon,
Minister of Lands and Land Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | possession of land -revokation of the vesting order made under Section 38(a) of the Act - public purpose | Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2020-09-24 | CA/WRT/0150/2018 |
Priyantha Jayanath Thelijjagoda Vs. Yatiyantota Pradeshiya Sabha,
Yatiyantota and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | identification of the disputed road - facts are in dispute | section 214(1) of the Pradeshiya Sabha Act | Download |
| 2020-09-23 | CA/WRT/0116/2017 |
Ceylon Bank Employees Union Vs. National Savings Bank and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | political victimisation - Collective Agreement - Inquiry | Download | |
| 2020-09-21 | CA/PHC/0065/2003 |
Aluthhewage Harshani Chandrika and another Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Police Station,
Kalutara South and another
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Breach of the peace - servitude - definition of ‘entitled’ | Section 66(1) of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-09-21 | CA/WRT/0387/2014 |
Sri Lanka Telecom PLC Vs. Jagath P. Wijeweera,
Director General of Customs,
Sri Lanka Customs Department and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | forfeiture - violation of Agreement - ultra vires | Section 17 of The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka Law, No.4 of 1978 , Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-09-21 | CA/WRT/0387/2017 |
N.M. Gunathilake and others Vs. Hon. Gayantha Karunathilake,
Minister of Lands and Parliamentary Reforms,
Ministry of Lands and Parliamentary Reforms and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Procedure for the acquisition of land - necessity - suitability - public purpose - Payment of compensation to landowners - Taking possession - immediate possession of the land on the ground of urgency | Land Acquisition Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-09-18 | CA/DCF/0447/2000 |
Ranepurage Jayatissa Vs. Abeykoon Jalath Pathiranage
Karunawathie
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | declaration of title - possession of the land - State land | Download | |
| 2020-09-18 | CA/WRT/0427/2016 |
Micro Cars Limited Vs. Consumer Affairs Authority and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | defective vehicle - refund - inquiry - lack of quorum - nature of prerogative writs -revisionary jurisdiction of the court | Consumer Affairs Authority Act | Download |
| 2020-09-18 | CA/PHC/APN/0149/2017 |
Susantha Chaminda
Ratnayake and others Vs. Consumer Affairs Authority and others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Manufacturing harmful substance for Human Consumption -interpretation of a provision of a statute in light of the intention of the legislature -Presumption of Innocenece - exceptional circumstances | Section 30 and 31 (a) read together with Section 60 (5) (b) of the Consumer Affairs Authority Act, No.09 of2003, Article 13(5) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2020-09-18 | CA/WRT/0342/2020 |
Kullappuarachchige Don Anuradha Perera and another Vs. Nadun Guruge,
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Defaulter - Tax - objection to jurisdiction | Finance Act No. 10 of 2015 | Download |
| 2020-09-18 | CA/WRT/0343/2020 |
Kullappuarachchige Don Anuradha Perera and another Vs. Nadun Guruge, Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Defaulter - Tax - objection to jurisdiction | Finance Act No. 10 of 2015 | Download |
| 2020-09-18 | CA/WRT/0344/2020 |
Saman Pradeep Nishantha Kodithuwakku Vs. Nadun Guruge,
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Defaulter - Tax - objection to jurisdiction | Finance Act No. 10 of 2015 | Download |
| 2020-09-18 | CA/WRT/0345/2020 |
Saman Pradeep Nishantha Kodithuwakku Vs. Nadun Guruge,
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Defaulter - Tax - objection to jurisdiction | Finance Act No. 10 of 2015 | Download |
| 2020-09-18 | CA/PHC/0106/2009 |
K.I. Rathnasinghe Vs. A.J.P. Somapala and others
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | partition of Land - eviction - Legal grounds for me writ of certiorari - Remedy of the tenant cultivator | Agrari,m Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2020-09-18 | CA/HCC/0084/2015 |
Kachchu Mohamed Jahnkeer Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder - Knoweledge - absence of evidence - culpable homicide not amounting to murder. | Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-09-17 | CA/WRT/0074/2018 |
The Hongkong and Shanghai
Banking Corporation Limited Vs. W. J. D. Seneviratne, Minister of Labour, Trade Union
Relations and Sabaragamuwa
Development and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Labour Tribunal application - settlement by arbitration - | Download | |
| 2020-09-17 | CA/WRT/0434/2016 |
Sigiriya Village Hotels PLC Vs. W.S.K. Pathirathne,
Director General,
Department of Wildlife
Conservation and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Land matter - inquiry | Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-09-15 | CA/DCF/0550/2000 |
S. T. M. Nihal Pushpakumara and another Vs. K. Nimalasena
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Ejectment from land - execution of Deed - transfer | Download | |
| 2020-09-11 | CA/WRT/0226/2016 |
Udagangoda Siriwardanalage
Nandathilaka Banda and others Vs. Sri Lanka Transport Board and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Contract of Employment- transfer of employees - arbitrary action- Undue Delay | Download | |
| 2020-09-11 | CA/WRT/0227/2016 |
Mathugma Widaneralalage
Kumalasiri Mathugama and others Vs. Sri Lanka Transport Board and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Contract of Employment- transfer of employees - arbitrary action- Undue Delay | Download | |
| 2020-09-11 | CA/CPA/0039/2019 |
E.M. Thilakaratne Vs. B.A.J .M. Balachandra, Assistant Commissioner of Labour,
Labour Office of Gampaha District, Gampaha.
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | recovery of Employees\' Provident Fund dues - scope of ilie proceedings under section 38 (2) - definition of \"employee\" - Control Test - Integration Test - rules of natural justice - exceptional circumstances | Employees\' Provident Act No. IS of 1958 | Download |
| 2020-09-11 | CA/WRT/0223/2016 |
Kodagoda Jayarathnage Nirosha Tharangani and others Vs. Sri Lanka Transport Board and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Contract of Employment- transfer of employees - arbitrary action- Undue Delay - | Download | |
| 2020-09-11 | CA/WRT/0224/2016 |
Garumuni Janaka Mahesh Mendis and others Vs. Sri Lanka Transport Board and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Contract of Employment- transfer of employees - arbitrary action- Undue Delay | Download | |
| 2020-09-11 | CA/WRT/0225/2016 |
Abeykoon Jayasekera
Mudiyanselage Dharmasiri and others Vs. Sri Lanka Transport Board and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Contract of Employment- transfer of employees - arbitrary action- Undue Delay | Download | |
| 2020-09-11 | CA/HCC/0022-0023/2012 |
Wickramasinghe Ratnathilaka alias Thilak and another Vs, The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder - evaluation of evidences - Omission - Contradictions | Section 48 of the Judicature Act No.2 of 1978 | Download |
| 2020-09-11 | C.A/HCC/0180-0182/2017 |
Kollure Appuhamilage Ajith Kumara and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Being members of an unlawful assembly and commiting offence - Murder - common intention - Validity of multiple dying declarations - inconsistent declarations | Section 294 of the Penal Code, Section 410 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-09-10 | CA/DCF/0720/2000 |
Rankeththe Gedara Piyasena Vs. Kande Vidanelage Ruban Ananda Karunaratne and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | partition action - absence in analysing the evidence - lis pendens | Download | |
| 2020-09-08 | CA/PHC/0307/2006 |
Roy K. Warnasuriya Vs. Assistant Commissioner of Labour,
Labour Secretariat,
Mahiyangana and others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Due Payment - omission - definition of \"employer\" | Section 38(2) of the Employees\' Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 (as amended), Section 89(1) of the Western Province Finance Regulation No.6 of 1990. | Download |
| 2020-09-08 | CA/WRT/0229/2018 |
Saparamadu Wickramasinghe
Arachchige Mohan Sanathkumara Vs. Hon. Mano Ganesan,
Minister of National Integration,
Reconciliation and Official Languages and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Charitable Trust - criminal breach of trust - procedure to investigate allegations of fraud or misappropriation by an organisation under the said Act | Voluntary Social Service Organisations (Registration and Supervision) Act No. 31 of 1980, Trust Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-09-07 | CA/WRT/0227/2012 |
D.M. Gunasekara Bandara Vs. Hon. Justice N.E. Dissanayake,
Chairman, Administrative Appeals Tribunal and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | quorum of Administrative Appeals Tribunal | Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act No. 4 of 2002, Special Presidential Commissions of Inquiry Law No. 7 of 1978 | Download |
| 2020-09-04 | CA/WRT/0268/2018 |
The Sri Lanka Transport Board Vs. S. Kariyawasam,
The Arbitrator and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Application to quash the arbitral award - delay - evidence - payment of compensation - gratuity | Industrial Disputes Act, Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983. | Download |
| 2020-09-04 | CA/WRT/0275/2018 |
Ratnayake Arachchige Karunasena,
Punchi Madavwa Vs. Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Land Permit - power to issue a permit - delay - | Land Development Ordinance, Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka Act No. 23 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-09-04 | CA/WRT/0047/2019 |
Hotels Colombo (1963) Limited,
(Grand Oriental Hotel) Vs. R.P.A. Wimalaweera,
The Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Allowance to employees - Inquiry - definition of terms ‘Industry and Service’ | Section 3(1) of the Budgetary Relief Allowance of Workers Act No. 4 of 2016 | Download |
| 2020-09-04 | CA/WRT/0095/2014 |
Devi Balasuriya Vs. Hewa Halpage Sumanadasa,
Vice Chairman,
Mulatiyana Pradeshiya Sabha,
Mulatiyana, Matara and others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Right of way - illegality - failure to serve notice - interpretation of mandatory provisions of law | Section 38A of the Land Acquisition Act, Section 24(1) of the Act No. 15 of 1987 | Download |
| 2020-09-04 | CA/WRT/0324/2014 |
Aluthge Don Premarathna Vs. Commissioner General of Land,
Land Commissioner General\'s
Department and others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-09-04 | CA/WRT/0357/2010 |
Anthony Nirmal Fernando and others Vs. Registrar General of Companies,
Companies House and others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | legality - winding up - re-registration of company- affairs of liquidators | Companies Act No. 17 of 1982, Section 487(3) of the Companies Act No.7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2020-09-04 | CA/WRT/0358/2010 |
Anthony Nirmal Fernando and others Vs. Registrar General of Companies, Companies House and another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | legality - winding up - re-registration of company- affairs of liquidators | Companies Act No. 17 of 1982, Section 487(3) of the Companies Act No.7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2020-09-04 | CA/0249/2016 |
Karunapendige Janaka alias Karunapendi
Dorelage Nihal Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Murder - causing grievous hurt - exception - defence - intention | Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-09-04 | CA/BAL/0035/2019 |
Kanapathi Ramesh Kumar alias
Manthree Kanna Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Bail - possession of illegal substance - jurisdiction of the court - exceptional circumstances. | section 404 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979, Sections 54A (b) and 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as Amended by Act No. 13 of 1984, | Download |
| 2020-09-03 | CA/WRT/0088/2014 |
Thiththagalla Gamage Renuka
Damayanthi Vs. National Housing and
Development Authority and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | acquired land not used for public purpose - award of compensation - maintainability of the application - divestiture | Land Acquisition Act, Article 12(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2020-09-03 | CA/PHC/APN/CPA/0007/2020 |
Athukorala Udwnullage Achini Asha Athukorala Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Bail - locus standi - exceptional circumstances | section 344, 324, 323 and 314 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-09-03 | CA/PHC/0183/2016 |
Udiyawela Hakiringe Pushpa Kumara
Jayasinghe Vs. Range Forest Officer,
Range Forest Office,
Rakwana and another
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Transportation of timber without a valid permit - Delay - precautions to prevent the commission of offence - exceptional circumstances | section 25 (2) of the Forest Ordinance to be read with section 40 (1) (b) | Download |
| 2020-09-02 | CA/WRT/0052/2016 |
Rani Adhikari Vs.
Ruwan Wijesinghe,
Divisional Secretary,
Nuwaragam Palatha East,
Anuradhapura and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | lease - forcible eviction - procedure for disposing of State lands - unauthorised possession - locus standi - ultra vires | Download | |
| 2020-09-02 | CA/WRT/0134/2018 |
Ceylon Grain Elevators PLC and others Vs. W. J. D. Seneviratne, Minister of Labour, Labour Secretariat and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | terminations of employment - illegality - right of a workman to engage in legitimate strike - quorum of an inquiry | section 4(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, No.43 of 1950, as amended, Trade Unions Ordinance, No.14 of 1935, as amended, Consumer Affairs Act, No.9 of 2003 | Download |
| 2020-09-02 | CA/WRT/0137/2017 |
C.J. Fernando Vs. G.A.N. Jayantha,
Commissioner of Revenue,
Department of Revenue –
Western Provincial Council and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | stamp duty forgeries - Penalty - rules of natural justice - right of appeal against notice | section 57(1)(b) of the Financial Statute of the Western Province, No. 6 of 1990 | Download |
| 2020-09-02 | CA/WRT/0138/2017 |
M.P.C. Joseph Vs. G.A.N. Jayantha, Commissioner of Revenue, Department of Revenue – Western Provincial Council and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | stamp duty forgeries - Penalty - rules of natural justice - right of appeal against notice | section 57(1)(b) of the Financial Statute of the Western Province, No. 6 of 1990 | Download |
| 2020-09-02 | CA/WRT/0165/2017 |
H. Nayana N. Silva Vs. G.A.N. Jayantha, Commissioner of Revenue, Department of Revenue – Western Provincial and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | systematic stamp duty forgeries - Penalty - inquiry - validity of appeal | section 57(1)(b) of the Financial Statute of the Western Province, No.6 of 1990 | Download |
| 2020-09-02 | CA/WRT/0239/2014 |
R. H. Mary Perumal and others Vs. R. M. Senarathne,
Chief Inspector of Excise,
Excise Office (station),
Hatton and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | liquor license - audi alteram partem- fair hearing - preliminary objections - locus standi | section 27 of the Excise Ordinance, Excise (Amendment) Act, No.37 of 1990. | Download |
| 2020-09-02 | CA/WRT/0357/2017 |
K.A.D.K.C. Kahandawala Vs. Urban Development Authority and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | building plan subject to conditions - authority to amend the appeal - ultra vires | regulation No.34(2) made under the Urban Development Authority Law | Download |
| 2020-09-02 | CA/WRT/0439/2015 |
Gurugodage Dinusha Chanaka
Perera Vs. A.A. Thilakeratne,
Additional Secretary (Housing and Development),
Ministry of Housing and Samurdhi and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | declaration of title - ejectment - Transfer - per incuriam - ultra vires | Ceiling on Housing Property Law, No.1 of 1973 | Download |
| 2020-09-02 | CA/LTA/0272/2003 |
Sriya Balage Vs. G.W. Prasanna Sampath and others
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | partition - interlocutory decree - right of way - evaluation of evidence - unreasonableness - Validity of the Petition - Omission and Defect | Partition Law, section 758(1) (e) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2020-08-31 | CA/HCC/0315/2018 , CA/HCC/0316/2018 |
Ukwattage Don Thilakaratna alias
Kaduru Lokka And Another V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Murder - Omissions - contradictions - dying declaration - right to Fair trial - Burden of Proof - plea of alibi - Dock Statement - | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-08-31 | CA/PHC/APN/0123/2016 |
Hon. Attorney General V. Perislage Rohitha Lal Jayasinghe
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Kidnapping of a girl below the age of 16 years - Statutory Rape - Preliminary Objection - Latches | Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-08-31 | CA/WRT/0200/2018 |
D.S. Gunasekera Passenger Transport
Services (Private) Limited And Others V. The National Transport Commission And Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | whether the route permits issued were lifetime permits - renewal of Permit - power to grant lifetime permit - legitimate expectation | National Transport Commission Act, No. 37 of 1991 | Download |
| 2020-08-28 | CA/HCC/0130/2017 , CA/HCC/0131/2017 , CA/HCC/0132/2017 |
Mohamed Siddik Mohamed Rauf and Others V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder- Introducing new witness - Contradictions - Hearsay Evidence - Burden of Proof - | Evidence Ordinance , Judicature Act | Download |
| 2020-08-28 | CA/PHC/APN/0004/2019 |
Agstar PLC V. Palawatta Sugar Distilleries (Pvt) Ltd And Others.
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Revision application seeking to revise and set aside the orders of the Learned High Court Judge of Colombo and the Learned Magistrate of Colombo - Preliminary Objection - non compliance with Court of Appeal Rules - maintainability of the application - due diligence - No exceptional circumstances | Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules of 1990 | Download |
| 2020-08-28 | CA/PHC/0009/2015 |
Mallawa Arachchige Supun Malhara V. Hon. Attorney General And Others
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Confiscation of Vehicle - had necessary precautions been taken to prevent the commission of the offence - Knowledge of the offfence | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-08-27 | CA/WRT/0423/2017 |
Hettigoda Industries (Pvt) Ltd. V. Airport and Aviation Services (Sri
Lanka) Limited And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Writ Jurisdiction - Tender Dispute - Eligibility Criteria -Conflict in Tender Award | Download | |
| 2020-08-27 | CAIPHC/0088/20 16 |
Imbulpe Heenmudiyanselage Karunaratna V. Pahala Baduwalage Nimal Jayasuriya And Another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Right for Roadway - consideration - Absence of Alternative way - exceptional circumstances - | Primary Court\'s Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-08-26 | CA/WRT/0182/2013 |
Vijitha Pushpakumara Dias
Hettiarachchi Senanayake V. Lakshman Ranjith Williams And Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Dispute in relation to the Grant Issued by the state - discrepancy - Inquiry - locus standi - inordinate delay | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-08-26 | CA /PHC/APN/0001/2017 |
Hon Attorney Geeneral V. Hewaduragedara Nilantha Dilruksha Kumara
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Grave and Sexual Abuse- Statutory Rape - legality and the proportionality of the sentence imposed | Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-08-25 | CA/WRT/0334/2017 |
Janatha Estates Development
Board V.
S. M. Chandrasena,
Minister of Lands and Parliamentary Reforms And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Revocation of the vesting Order - applicability of writ jurisdiction - inordinate delay | Land Reform Law, No.1 of 1972 | Download |
| 2020-08-25 | CA/PHC/0140/2016 |
Benthota Malavi Arachchige Gunasena V. Officer in Charge,
Horowpothana Police Station And Another
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Appeal against the order of confiscation of Vehicle by learned High Court Judge of Anuradhapura - precautions taken - credibility of witness | section 349(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 40 (I) of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-08-25 | CA/WRT/0216/2020, CA/WRT/0217/2020 , CA/WRT/021S/2020 , CA/WRT/0221/2020 , CA/WRT/0222/2020 , |
Adikari Mudiyanselage Chaminda Bandara
Adikari V. A.M. Kapila Adikari
Chief Inspector of Police, Kurunegala And Others
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A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. (P/CA) | whether a Magistrate has the power to issue a warrant of arrest even in cases where the Police can make an arrest without a warrant - ultra vires -preliminary objection - Issuance of Notice-Arguability Principles - Procedure and No evidence rule - reasonable suspicion | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-08-24 | CA/PHC/0002/2016 |
Haloluwalage Samantha Pradeep Kumara
Karunarathne V. Officer-In-Charge, Alawuwa Police Station and Another
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Hon.Devika Abeyratne, J . | Driving under the influence of Liquor - lack of due diligence - no exceptional circumstances | Motor Traffic Act No 14 of 1951 as amended by Act No 31 of 1979 , Enhancement of Fines Act No 12 of 2005. | Download |
| 2020-08-24 | CA/WRT/0373/2015 |
M. S. Shah Jahan V. K.A.Thilakaratne,
Additional Secretary,
Ministry of Housing and Construction And Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | owership of Housing Unit - Inquiry -Payment of Consideration - Conditions to be satisfied for Writ of Mandamus - Public duty | Housing Property Law No. 1 of 1973 | Download |
| 2020-08-07 | CA/WRT/0402/2017 |
Aravandy Gangatharan V. Condominium Management Authority And Others
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Hon.Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | unauthorized constructions in the Condominium property contrary to the Approved Building Plan - Inquiry - illegality - irrationality -clean hands doctrine | Apartment Ownership Law No. 11 of 1973 as amended | Download |
| 2020-08-07 | CA/WRT/0405/2018 |
Dr. A.M.N. Chaminda,
President,
Kelaniya University Teachers’ Association And Others V. University of Kelaniya And Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | preliminary objections - locus standi - doctrine of res judicata - forum shopping - multiplication of suits | Download | |
| 2020-08-07 | CA/DCF/0859/1998 |
Abdul Samad Sadakathullah V. Ummu Sawda
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Declaration of title - rei vindicatio action - prescription - forcible possession of the land - adverse possession | Download | |
| 2020-08-07 | CA/WRT/0118/2015 |
Alagurani Amirthalingam V. K. Paranthaman ,
Divisional Secretary of Vavuniya North And Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Procedure for Cancellation of a Permit - Ejectment from land - Failure to appear in the inquiry and show cause - latches - Right to fair Hearing | Land Development Ordinance, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-08-07 | CA/WRT/0272/2014 |
Hettiarachchige Rukman Nilantha V. People’s Bank And Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Acquisition of Land - Inquiry - mandatory provisions of Law - illegal and arbitrary decision - lack of evidence - Notice requirement - | Finance Act No. 11 of 1963, as amended by the Finance and Ceylon State Mortgage Bank (Amendment) Law No. 16 of 1973, the Finance (Amendment) Act No. 19 of 1984 and the Finance (Amendment) Act No. 36 of 2000 | Download |
| 2020-08-07 | CA/PHC/APN/0091/2003 |
Mohamedthamby Uthumanlebbe V. The
Commissioner of Agrarian services And Others
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando. J. | Restitutio in integrum and revIsion - Inquiry under the Agrarian Services Act - Ultra Vires and lack of Jurisdiction - Joint Tenants - Applicability of the Ceiling on Paddy lands - Rules of Natural Justice - willful suppression or misrepresentation of material facts | 13th Amendment to theConstitution, Agrarian Services Act No. 58 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-08-07 | CA/WRT/0319/2013 |
Kegalle Plantations PLC V. M.M.P.Priyangani Pethangoda,
Divisional Secretary, Mawanella And Others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | acquisition land - Indenture of Lease - sufficient interest - Inquiry on Objection on Notice | Land Acquisition Act, Gazette Extraordinary No. 1794/6 0f 21.01.2013 | Download |
| 2020-08-07 | CA/BAL/0039/2019 |
Abdul Cader Misriya,
Wannakulam V. Head Quarters Inspector, Mullaitiwu.
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Hon. Devika Abevratne, J. | Causing intimidation - Verbal threat - Request for Bail - Witness Protection | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act No.4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2020-08-06 | CA/WRT/0358/2018 |
A. M. C. Faraj And Another V. Sulochana Gamage,
Chairman,
Public Petitions Committee,
Western Provincial Council And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Ejectment - Demolition of the premise -exercise of discretion by Uran council | Rules of Procedure of the Western Province Provincial Council , Rent Act, Urban Councils Ordinance, No.61 of 1939 | Download |
| 2020-08-06 | CA/WRT/0065/2018 |
Certis Lanka Security Solutions(Pvt) Ltd V. V.B.P.K. Weerasinghe, Commissioner General of Labour And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | non-payment of gratuity - delay in filing the application - distortion of material facts - principles of natural justice | Download | |
| 2020-08-06 | CA/WRT/0191/2013 |
Certis Lanka Security Solutions (Pvt) Ltd V. V.B.P.K. Weerasinghe,
Commissioner General of Labour And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Non payment of salary - inquiry - legitimate expectation - ex parte Order | Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act, No.19 of 1954 | Download |
| 2020-08-06 | CA/WRT/0261/2017 |
M. H. M. Faizal And Another V. I. M. U. K. Kumara,
Resident Project Manager, Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Permit - Inquiry - legitimate expectation | State Lands Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-08-04 | CA/WRT/0315/2016 |
Elpitiya Plantations PLC V. Land Reform Commission And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | unlawful Conduct - re-vesting of the land - writ jurisdiction | Land Reform Law, No.1 of 1972, as amended | Download |
| 2020-08-04 | CA/PHC/0184/2016 |
Subhasinghe Arachchige Pushpa Chandralatha V. Wanniarachchige Susantha Chandrasiri,
Chairman, Mahara Urban Council And Another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | locus standi - delegation of power - Unauthorized construction | Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978 | Download |
| 2020-08-04 | CA/PHC/0119/2015 |
Hettiarachchilage Sheela Ramani Perera V. Urban Development Authority And presently
\"Sethsiripaya\",
Battaramulla.
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Construction of unauthorized building - valid permit - Additional evidence - procedure for development activities | Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978 | Download |
| 2020-07-31 | CA/PHC/APN/CPA/0145/2019 |
Vishvanathan Dushyanthan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Revision Application for Bail - possession and trafficking of illegal substance -exceptional circumstances | Criminal Procedure Code Act No.I5 of 1979, Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2020-07-31 | CA/WRT/0305/2013 |
Ceylon Electricity Board Vs. Dehiwela–Mt. Lavinia Municipal Council and another
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Ultra vires - tax - interpretation of taxing statues - definition of trade | Section 247B(1) of the Municipal Councils Ordinance, Ceylon Electricity Board Act No. 17 of 1969 | Download |
| 2020-07-31 | CA/WRT/0045/2016 |
Ven Rajawela Nandarathana Thero Vs. Land Reform Commission and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Leased property - archaeological heritage site - Compensation - Order under Section 27A(1) | Land Reform Commission Law No. 1 of 1972 Sri Lanka State Plantations Corporation Act No. 4 of 1958, State Agricultural Corporations Act No. 11 of 1972., State Agricultural Corporations Act No. 11 of 1972, State Agricultural Corporations Act No. 11 of 1972, Land Reform (Amendment) Act No. 39 of 1981, | Download |
| 2020-07-31 | CA/PHC/APN/CPA/0037/2020 |
Palitha Piyasiri Fernando and another Vs. Mr. Kanishka Wijeratne
Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Soliciting and accepting gratification - objection on Jurisdiction - prima facie exceptional circumstances | Bribery Act (as amended) | Download |
| 2020-07-31 | CA/PHC/0062/2016 |
D.M. Nirosha Samanmalee Vs. Uva Provincial Co-operative, Employee Commission and others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Fraud - Termination of service - Application to reinstate - Absence of Alternative remedy | Co-operative Employees Commission Act (No. 12 of 1972) | Download |
| 2020-07-31 | CA/PHC/APN/0150/2019 |
Maddepolage Nanda Malini Perera Vs. ,The Officer-In-Charge, Police Narcotics Bureau, Police Headquarters and another
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Allegation of possession and trafficking of heroin - exceptional circumstances - undue delay - locus standi | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance Act No.13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2020-07-31 | CA/DCF/0642/1999 |
K.R.A. Millangoda Vs. Koswatte Ralalage Punchirala and others
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Declaration of title and ejectment - Requisites of a rei vindicatio action - Identification of the Property - Prescritive Possession - Partition decree | Download | |
| 2020-07-30 | CA/WRT/0095/2018 |
W. B. D. P. Priyantha Wijeratne Vs. H. G. Anulawathie and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | succession to a permit land - disposition of land - jurisdiction of District Court - delay | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-07-30 | CA/MCR/0022/2014 |
Juliyange Nohoth Korale Kankanamlage
Sarath Kumara Niroshan Vs. H.M. Kumara Herath,
Resident Project Manager,
Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority
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| 2020-07-29 | CA/WRT/0164/2010 |
Wimalasena Gamage,
President,
Association of Public Service Engineers and others Vs. D. Dissanayake,
Secretary, Ministry of Public
Administration and Home Affairs and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | writ jurisdiction - promotional procedures - salary scale - increment | Download | |
| 2020-07-28 | CA/WRT/0131/2014 |
Attanayake Mudiyanselage
Punchibanda Vs. M. M. S. K. Bandara Mapa,
Divisional Secretary,
Divisional Secretariat,
Ampara and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | succession to the land - successor of the Permit holder - uberrima fides | Land Development Ordinance, No.19 of 1935 | Download |
| 2020-07-28 | CA/WRT/0145/2018 |
Panchalingam Associates (Pvt) Ltd Vs. The Monetary Board,
Central Bank of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | distribution rights - definition of “acting in concert\" - Wrongdoer Principle | section 46(1) of the Banking Act, No. 30 of 1988, as amended, Banking Amendment Act, No.2 of 2005, Companies Act, No.7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2020-07-28 | CA/0394-0397/2018 |
Priyantha Senarath Abeynayake and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Members of an unlawful assembly - Common Objective - Dock Statement - circumstantial evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-07-27 | CA/CPA/0061/2019 |
Yakupitiyage Ruwan Tharaka Gunawardhena V. Hon.Attorney General And Another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Application withdrawn | Download | |
| 2020-07-27 | CA/PHC/0019/2016 |
Udaha Weda Gedara Jayanthi Kumari Vs. T.B. Wijeratne,
Secretary of Education of the Central Province,
Pallekele,
Kundasale and others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | financial irregularities - impeaching credibility of due process - Transfer of services | Section 24(4) of the Establishment Code | Download |
| 2020-07-24 | CA/WRT/0251/2017 |
W.A.D. Siriwardana V. Gayantha Karunathilake,
Minister of Lands And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | non-payment of compensation - notice of inquiry not served - prejudice - divesting order - interpretation of section 39A(2)(a) | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2020-07-24 | CA/WRT/0222/2013 |
Herath Dissanayakalage Ariyasiri Vs. Deputy Commissioner of Agrarian
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | obstruction of irrigation channels - distinction between Writ jurisdiction and Appellate jurisdiction | Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990, Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000, as amended | Download |
| 2020-07-24 | CA/WRT/0224/2018 |
Kurunegala Plantations Limited Vs. R. P. A. Wimalaweera,
Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | ultra vires - payment of gratuity - definition of wage or salary - Gratuity | Companies Act No. 7 of 2007, Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983, as amended | Download |
| 2020-07-24 | CA/WRT/0005/2017 |
M. David Raja Vs. Dilip Wedaarachchi,
State Minister,
Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources Development and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | permit to do fishing activities - right to natural justice - illegality | Regulation 13(1) of the Madel (Beach Seine) Fishing Regulations 1984 | Download |
| 2020-07-24 | CA/0100/2016 |
Pahalage Don Lalith Ravindra Kumara and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Murder - trial de novo - Right to Fair Trial - Contradictions and Ommissions | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-07-24 | CA/WRT/0084/2014 |
D. G. L. Jayanthi Vs. Pradeshiya Sanwardhena Bank and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | financial irregularities - disciplinary inquiry - Distinction between guidelines and rules | section 39 of the Pradeshiya Sanwardana Bank Act No. 41 of 2008 as amended | Download |
| 2020-07-24 | CA/WRT/0251/2017 |
W.A.D. Siriwardana Vs. Gayantha Karunathilake,
Minister of Lands,
Mihikatha Madura,
Land Secretariat and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-23 | CA/WRT/0260/2018 |
D.M.M.B. Dissanayake Vs. Y.I.M. Silva,
Divisional Secretary,
Divisional Secretariat,
Meerigama and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Public purpose - Compensation - failure to appeal | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2020-07-21 | CA/WRT/0016/2016 |
Ceylon Electricity Board Vs. M.D.C. Amaratunga,
Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Promotion of service - lack of jurisdiction - political victimisation - Arbitration - curable defect of the proxy | Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2020-07-21 | CA/HCC/0142/2019 |
Nanayakkara
Jayawardena Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Robbery - identification parade - inconsistency in the evidence - misleading questions | section 380 of the Penal Code, Section 414(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2020-07-21 | CA/PHC/APN/0012/2019 |
Wijendra Acharige Saman Nayana Wijendra Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Exceptional circumstances - Delay -non custodial sentence - mandatory minimum sentences | Section 22(3) read with Section 22(1) of the Fire Arms Ordinance Amended Act No 22 of 1996, Article 4 C, 11 and 12 (1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2020-07-20 | CA/DCF/0699/1998 |
Wickramarachchige
Sumanawathie Vs. Ranathun Arachchilage Gedara
Ukku Menika and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Title by prescription - | Download | |
| 2020-07-20 | CA/DCF/1220/2000 |
Panane Dasanayake Mudiyanse Ralahamilage Piyadasa Bandara and others Vs. Land Reform Commission
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Declaration of title - prescriptive title - unlawful possession of the land - actions by co-owners | Download | |
| 2020-07-20 | CA/WRT/0357/2015 |
John Keells Holdings PLC Vs. Kalyani Dahanayake,
Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue Secretariat and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | calculation of stamp duty on share certificates - interpretation for “value” , “market value” \'Aggregate value\' , \'par value\' - right to fair hearing | Stamp Duty Act, No. 43 of 1982, as amended., Finance Act, No.11 of 2002 | Download |
| 2020-07-20 | CA/WRT/0363/2016 |
Ceylon Bank Employees Union and others Vs. M.D.C. Amarathunga,
Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | effect of a Collective Agreement - violation of the said Collective Agreements - conditions that must be satisfied for a Writ of Mandamus | Trade Union Ordinance No. 14 of 1935, Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950, as amended | Download |
| 2020-07-17 | CA/PHC/APN/0072/2019 |
Mudugamuwa Arachchige Wasantha Charunda Keerthiratne Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder -Cancellation of the existing bail order - Refusal of bail - possession of Heroin and a firearm - presumption of innocence - | ICCPR Act No. 56 of 2007, Bail Act No. 30 of 1997 | Download |
| 2020-07-17 | CA/PHC/APN/0073/2019 |
Mudugamuwe Arachchige
Wasantha Charunda Keeerthiratne Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder - subsequent offence committed while on bail - possession of drugs - Refusal of Bail - exceptional circumstances | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 as amended by Act No. 14 of 2005, Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-07-15 | CA/WRT/0384/2018 |
Sanath Lalantha Peiris Vs.
1A.
2.
3.
R. Semasinghe,
Former Commissioner General of
Excise and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Transfer of Service - ultra vires - ouster clause - futility | Article 61A of the Constitution | Download |
| 2020-07-15 | CA/WRT/0086/2014 |
Meegasdeniya Kankanamge Munidasa Vs. J. H. S. P. Jayamaha, Divisional Secretary,
Divisional Secretariat Office, Beliatta.
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Succession of the land - undue delay - ultra vires -meaning of null and void - presumption of validity | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-07-15 | CA/WRT/0340 /2018 |
Chamari Rasika Serasinghe Vs. S.M. Keerthirathne
Principal , Ananda College and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-15 | CA/WRT/0340 /2018 |
Chamari Rasika Serasinghe V. S.M. Keerthirathne And Others
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Hon.N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Admission for school; - re-instatement - abuse of discretion - abuse of administrative authority. | Human Rights Act | Download |
| 2020-07-14 | CA/HCC/0238/2018 |
Bandaranayaka Wanigasekara Mudiyanse Ralahamilage
Jayampathi Aluwihare Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Cheating - Identification of the Accused | Code of Criminal Procedure Act. Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-07-13 | CA/0135/99(F) |
Mrs.Gajalakshmi Paramasivam And Another V. Hewa Gedarage Piyadasa And Others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Declaration of title - title by prescription - undisturbed and uninterrupted possession - Partition of land | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-07-13 | CA/0135/1999(F) |
Mrs.Gajalakshmi Paramasivam and another Vs. Hewa Gedarage Piyadasa and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-10 | CAlWKF/0005/2019 |
Mohideen Jumma
Mosque V. R.G.M. Raaji And Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Application to set aside the order made by the Wakfs Tribunal - appointment of Trustees | Wakfs Act No. 51 of 1956 (as amended) | Download |
| 2020-07-10 | CA/WRT/0191/2015 |
Ahamed Lebbe Mohomed Mukthar Vs. H.E.M.W.G. Dissanayake, Secretary,
Ministry of Education cum Secretary,
Provincial Public Service Commission,
Eastern Province, Trincomalee and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Importing vehicles - vehicle permit - ultra vires and unreasonable - Rules of Disciplinary Procedure | Chapter XLVIII of the Establishments Code | Download |
| 2020-07-10 | CA/WRT/0230/2018 |
Captain (Temporary) S.A.M.D. Seneviratne Vs. Lt. Gen. N.U.M.M.W. Senanayake,
Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Promotion - Ultra vires - Retirement from the forces | Sri Lanka Army (Volunteer Force and Volunteer Reserve) Regulations, 1985 | Download |
| 2020-07-10 | CA/WRT/0230/2015 |
Bettans Group of Companies (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Regional Development Bank and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Recovery of dues - parate execution - distinction between Licensed Specialised Banks and Licensed Commercial Banks | Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act, No. 4 of 1990 | Download |
| 2020-07-10 | CA/PHC/APN/0008/2020 |
Kadadora Withanage Sanjana Pathum Wijerathna Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | cruelty to a child - Ultra Vires - in remand with helath issues - Bail refused | section 30S(a)2 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-07-10 | CAlWKF/0005/2019 |
M.M.M. Arshad and others Vs. R.G.M. Raaji and others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-09 | CA/WRT/0276/2014 |
Sinanathamby Seyyedu Abbasee Vs. Neil De Alwis,
Former District Secretary,
District Secretariat,
Ampara and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Acquisition of land - Compensation | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2020-07-09 | CA/WRT/0294/2014 |
Mohamed Thampy Addur Razzak and another Vs. Neil De Alwis,
Former District Secretary,
District Secretariat,
Ampara and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Acquisition of Land - failure to pay Compensation | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2020-07-08 | CA/HCC/0116/2014 |
Udawaththage Don Prasanna Saman
Krishantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | members of an unlawful assembly with the common object of causing hurt - culpability - supervening event - committed culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-07-07 | CA/0004/2014 |
Thangarasa Sivakantharasa Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Murder - death penalty - credibility of witness - identity | Emergency Regulations No.1 of 1989, Interpretation Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-07-06 | CA/WRT/0529/2019 |
Wadduwa Gurunanselge Erandi Anushka Senanayake Vs. G.W. Nandasena Silva and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Inordinate delay - presumption - absence of prima facie case | Download | |
| 2020-07-06 | CA/0858/1996(F) |
Athauda Ralalage Nandawathie
Manike and others Vs. Kodapaluwa Arachchilage Asoka
Kumara
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | und isturbed and uninterrupted possession - prescriptive rights to the land - difference between possesssion and occupation - Adverse Title | Download | |
| 2020-07-06 | CA/0784/1992(F) |
Mohamed Haneefa Ishaththu Nawma Vs. Mohamed Abdulla Sawahira and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Partition of the Land - ambiguity - settlement - investigation on title | Partition laws no 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2020-07-03 | CA/WRT/0054/2016 |
Sri Lanka Standards Institution Vs. M.D.C. Amaratunga,
Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Arbitral Award - Promotion of services - failure or omission is a grave suppression of material fact - uberrima fides | 1986 salary and recruitment scheme | Download |
| 2020-07-03 | CA/HCC/0198-0199/2013 |
Raterala Mudiyanselage Gunawardene
alias Gunaratna and another Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J | Murder - dock statement - credibility of witness - Contradictions | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-07-02 | CA/0238/2016 |
Thelisinghe Mudiyanselage
Chandrawathie
and another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | grave prejudice - right to fair trial - credibility of witness - contradictory evidence | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-07-01 | CA/HC/0188/2014 |
Joseph Antony Croos Raj Vs. Democratic Socialist
Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Murder - Dock Statement - cross examination - corroboration - injury - circumstantial evidence | section 296 of the Penal Code, section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-07-01 | CA/WRT/0171/2015 |
Hewa Alankararage Monti
Wasantha Kumara Vs. Air Martial Kolitha Gunathilake,
Commander of Air Force,
Sri Lanka Air Force and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | ultra vires - procedural impropriety | Air Force Act, No. 41 of 1949 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0271/2017 |
Port Junk Dealers Association and others Vs. Marine Environment Protection Authority and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Ultra Vires- Lacuna in the prayer - Mistake - Amending Pleadings - legalitity of the Regulation | State Lands Recovery of Possession Act Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990 Marine Environmental Protection (Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2016 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0220/2016 |
Port Junk Dealers Association and others Vs. Marine Environment Protection Authority and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | preliminary Ojection - lacuna in the prayer - Ultra Vires avction | Marine Pollution Prevention Act No. 35 of 2008 Marine Environmental Protection (Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2016 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0028/2012 |
Consolidated Marine Engineers limited Vs. Asst. Commissioner of labour (Colombo South),Colombo South District labour Office, Colombo 05 and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Due on EPF Funds - Employer Employee relationship - Contract of service -economic reality - jurisdictional errors of facts - no evidence rule - Preliminary Objection on right to Fair hearing - opportunity of Cross Examination | Employees Provident Fund Act | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/1769/2001 |
M. A. Samaradasa V. The Director General
Combined Services, Ministry of Public Administration,
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Peliminary Objection - | Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules of 1990 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/PHC/0096/2018 |
Samaraweera Arachchilage
Sumanwati Vs. Officer In Charge of
Police, Police Station,
Giriulla and others
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Forfeiture of vehicle - Transporting timber in the said vehicle without a license - specific purpose - Precautions | Forest Ordinance as amended | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/TAX/0021/2014 |
Ceylon Shell Flour Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Agricultural undertaking | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/TAX/0020/2014 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Ceylon Shell Flour Limited
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Time Bar in relation to making of Assesment- distinction between \\\"Assessment\\\" and \\\"Notice of Assessment\\\" - what constituttes an Agricultural Undertaking | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/TAX/0042/2014 |
CIC Agri Businesses (Private) Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Time Bar in relation to the determination of Tax Appeals Commission - directory or mandatory provision of law - presumption of validity - Input credit | Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 Tax Appeals Commission Act | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/TAX/0003/2016 |
Ceylon Shell Flour Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Time Bar of the Assessment - distinction between the \"Assessment\" and \"Notice of Assessment\" - The Validity of the Assessment - definition of Agricultural undertaking | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0326/2019 |
Lanka Securities (Private) Limited Vs. Colombo Stock Exchange
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | company limited by guarantee - Public Function - Contract - Alternative Remedy | Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka Act No. 36 of 1987 as amended | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0196/2007 |
Hewa Gajanayakage Chandrasena and another Vs. B. M. M. M. Basnayake and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Land matter - Writ of Certiorari - Writ of Mandamus - Legitimate expectation | Download | |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0252/2015 |
Regnis Lanka PLC Vs. M. M. Arthur Silva and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | writ of certiorari - forfeiture of Polyether polyol blend containing Hydro Chiaro Fluoro Carbons (HCFC) - Ignorantia Legis Neminem Excusat - concerned | Customs Ordinance, Import and Export (Control) Act No. 01 of 1969 as amended | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/TAX/0015/2018 |
Unimo Enterprises Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Nation Building Tax - Time Bar - prescribed levy | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0141/2002 |
Binthi Huzaima Nizar and others Vs. Minister of Lands
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Public Purpose - ultra vires - presumption of validity | Land Acquisition Act as amended | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0177/2017 |
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Limited Vs. Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Insurance Contract - Damages - Service - Implied warranty - Natural Justice | Consumer Affairs Authority Act No.9 of 2003 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0195/2012 |
Ace Distriparks (Private) Limited Vs, Jagath P. Wijeweera and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | writ of certiorari - Forfeiture - Goods - goods stored in the same container with the contraband | Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | C.A/WRT/0413/2017 |
Nadarajah Sushatharan Vs. Mrs. K. H. A. Meegasmulia and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of Mandamus - Power of Transfer - Scheme of transfer - jurisdiction of the Court | Constitution | Download |
| 2020-05-28 | CA/WRT/0338/2009 |
The Colombo Buddhist
Theosophical Society and others Vs. The Secretary,
Ministry of Education and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Appalication for the recovery of the said two buildings for Dharmaraja College - Public Trust - Vesting Order - locus standi | Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Supplementary Provisions) Act, No.8 of 1961 | Download |
| 2020-05-27 | CA/WRT/0202/2016 |
Hene Gedara Dharmasena alias
Pannala Hene Gedara
Dharmasena Vs. Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | land by way of a Grant-succession of the land | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-05-27 | CA/TAX/0007/2010 |
Convenience Foods (lanka) PlC V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Tax exemption - Time Bar - Rules of Notural Justice - Bias - Lack of Jurisdiction - | Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-05-27 | CA/TAX/0007/2010 |
Convenience Foods (lanka) PlC V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Tax exemption - Time Bar - Rules of Notural Justice - Bias - Lack of Jurisdiction - | Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-05-27 | CA/TAX/0007/2010 |
Convenience Foods (lanka) PlC V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Tax exemption - Time Bar - Rules of Notural Justice - Bias - Lack of Jurisdiction - | Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-05-27 | CA/TAX/0007/2010 |
Convenience Foods (lanka) PlC V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Tax exemption - Time Bar - Rules of Notural Justice - Bias - Lack of Jurisdiction - | Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-05-27 | CA (TAX) 34/2014 |
Boehm+Leckner Multi Moulds (Private) Limited V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | deduction for foreign exchange losses - Outgoing or Expense - financial accounting - Capital ar Revenue Expenditure - | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/0066/2013 |
KIA Motors (Lanka) Limited Vs. Consumer Affairs Authority and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Defective product - Power to conduct an inquiry by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA)- Quorum for any meeting of the CAA - Course of action - Express and Implied Warranty - Applicability of Consumer Affairs Authority Act - breach of Implied warranty - reasonably fit for use - Rescission of a contract and damages - reasonableness of a decision of a Public Authority - exercise of the discretion by the CAA - Relevant and Irrelevant considerations - principle of proportionality - | Consumer Affairs Authority Act No. 9 of 2003 | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/0974/2007 |
Viyanralalage Seaman Nishantha Udaya Kumara And Others V. Secretary
Ministry of Education and Local Government,
Uva Provincial Council And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of Certiorari - Failure to address necessary Parties - suppression and/or misrepresentation of material facts | Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA RII/0007/2018 |
Dodangoda Liyanage Don Prabath Roshan
Jayasinghe and Others V. Hatton National Bank
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Preliminary Objection - Undue Delay - restitutio in integrum - Alternative Remedy | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/23/2016 |
Swadeshi Marketing (Pvt) Limited V. The Commissioner of Labour, Labour Secretariat and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Recovery of EPF and Gratuity Payment - reimbursable allowance - Earnings - living allowance - wages | Employees Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958, Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 as amended | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/76/2013 |
Shahul Hameed Mohamed Jawahir and Others V. Hon. Minister of Lands and Development
Ministry of Lands and Development, And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of certiorari - Suppression and/or Misrepresentation of Material Facts - Urgency - Conduct | Land Acquisition Act as amended | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/194/2013 |
Flintec Transducers (Private) Limited V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Taxable Activity - In the course of carrying on, or carrying out of a taxable activity- sale of capital assets | Value Added Tax No. 14 of 2002 as amended | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/224/2012 |
Adam Bawa Assia Umma And Another V. Divisional Secretary
Divisional Secretariat, Thamankaduwa. and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Succession of a grant - writ of mandamus - Respondent absent and unrepresented. | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/0234/2017 |
Sattambiralalage Don Mary Roshani V. Sri Lanka Medical Council And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | preliminary Objection - suppression and/or misrepresented material facts from Court - Discretionary relief - material fact | Download | |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/256/2013 |
W.M. Mendis Company Ltd V. D.G.M.V. Hapuarachchi,
Commissioner General of Excise And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of certiorari - Excise levy - Coconut and Processed Arrack - Suppression and/or Misrepresentation of Material Facts -discretionary relief -Conduct of the Petitioner | Civil Procedure Code, Excise Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/0256/2017 |
Hon. T. M. R. Siripala V. Hon. Peshala Bandara Jayarathne
Chief Minister,
Chief Ministry, North Central Province and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Removal of the Chairman of the North Central Provincial (NCP) Council - no confidence motion - preliminary objection - fraudulently suppressing and misrepresenting material facts | Rules of Procedure Code | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/72/2013 |
KIA Motors (Lanka) Limited Vs. Consumer Affairs Authority and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Writ of Certiorari - Letters of Credit - inquiry - Compensation - implied warranty - Bias - Irrationality | Consumer Affairs Authority Act | Download |
| 2020-05-20 | CA/WRT/0208/2017 |
Lanka Brush Exports (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Labour
Department of Labour and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Due on EPF Payment- employment - Director\'s Fee - Remuneration - employer employee relationship - Earnings | Employees Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 as amended | Download |
| 2020-05-20 | CA/WRT/0292/2014 |
Hijra Farms (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Termination of services of the employees - Inquiry - Compensation - Ultra Vires decision - Error of law on the face of the record | Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act, No.45 of 1971 | Download |
| 2020-05-20 | CA/WRT/0452/2013 |
Seylan Bank PLC V. Hon. Gamini Lokuge
Minister of Labour And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Delayed payment of gratuity - inquiry - surcharge | Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 | Download |
| 2020-05-20 | CA/WRT/0545/2010 |
Kumudinie Kariyapperuma Athukoralage V. Prof. Mahinda S. Rupasinghe
The Vice Chancellor,
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Vacation of employment - Writ of Certiorari - ultra vires - | Download | |
| 2020-05-20 | CA/WRT/376/2017 |
S. M. U. T. S. Subasinghe V. University of Peradeniya,
Peradeniya And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Application against disciplinary order of the University Services Appeals Board - Preliminary Inquiry- degree of nullity - Judicial review - ultra vires | Download | |
| 2020-05-20 | CA/TAX/14/2013 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue V. Janashakthi General Insurance Col. Ltd
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Amendment to the questions of law in case stated - Time bar | Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 | Download |
| 2020-05-20 | CA/0555/1994 (F) |
Liyana Pathiranahalage Podimanike and others Vs. Punchirala Arachchige Amarathunga and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Right of way - Prescriptive title- Exclusive and adverse possession - Alternative road - Necessity | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-05-20 | CA/WRT/0327/2013 |
Free Trade Zones & General Services
Employees Union And Others V. Ms. P. Wickramasinghe
Commissioner General of Labour And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | ultra vires - writ of certiorari - Exclusive Power - Power to make regulations - Circular - Procedure | Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950 (as amended) | Download |
| 2020-05-19 | CA/WRT/380/2016 |
K.P.S.D. De Silva V. L.H.S.C. Silva,
Commander of the Sri Lanka
Army And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Application for Compenstaion for accidents caused whilst on the duty in operational areas - Definition of Accident - Interpretation of Statutes - Interpretation of subordinate legislation | Download | |
| 2020-05-13 | CA/TAX/24/2017 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue V. Fonterra Brands Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Ultra Vires - Fair Hearing - royalties - additional ground - questions of law and questions of Fact | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 | Download |
| 2020-05-12 | CA/WRT/0381/2017 |
Wickramasinghe Arachchilage Bhathiya Indika
Wickramasinghe V. Land Commissioner General And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | State land - Land Permit - Suppression and/or Misrepresentation of Material Facts - Judicial review - | Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935 | Download |
| 2020-05-12 | CA/TAX/05/2008 |
Royal Ceramics Lanka PLC V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Court not bound to answer any question of law formulated by Board of Review and can hear and determine any questions of law arising on Stated Case - losses from previous year - deduction from statutory income - interpretation of exceptions in taxing statutes | Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979 as amended, Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 | Download |
| 2020-05-12 | CA/TAX/17/2013 |
HSBC Electronic Data Processing Lanka (Pvt) Ltd V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Time Bar of Assessment - Notice of Assessment - Making of Assesment - failure of disclosing all the material facts - Time Bar of TAC Determination - Training Grant given by BOI - Cost of Children\'s Education - Transport Facilities | Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 | Download |
| 2020-02-28 | CA/HCC / 56/2018 |
Jayarathna Mudiyanselage
Dharmasiri Bandara V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Grave sexual abuse - Rights of the Accused - Credibility | Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-02-28 | CA/0664/99(F) |
Kottalbadde Widanelage Wijeratne V.Dasanayake Ranasinghe Mudiyanseralahamilage and Others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Partitioned Land- rei vindicatio action - terminating co-ownership of a property - | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2020-02-28 | CA/RII/(REV)/0015/2016 |
Suneth Indika Nawagamuwa Vs. Seylan Merchant Bank Limited and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Restitutio in Integrum- exceptional Circumstance - Due diligence | Rule 16 of the Supreme Court (Conduct of and Etiquette for Attorneys-at-Law) Rules 1988 | Download |
| 2020-02-27 | CA/WRT/0754/2007 |
Aruma Kankanamge Salika Sumanapala V. The Urban Development Authority and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | writ of Certiorari - ultra vires - | Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978 as amended | Download |
| 2020-02-26 | CA/WRT/183/2017 |
Muthuhetti Arachchige Asanka Mangala
Weerasinghe V. Group Captain Rajapaksa Appuhamilage
Udeni priyadarshana Rajapaksa,
President, District Court Martial,
Air Force Headquarters And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Severe Reprimand - Writ of Certiorari - Nature of a Court Martial - jurisdiction of Court Martial | Air Force Act No. 41 of 1949 as amended | Download |
| 2020-02-26 | CA/WRT/261/2016 |
Rajiv Hundlani and Others V. Sumedha Pujitha Rathnayake and Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | writ of certiorari - Notice to Quit - State Land | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2020-02-26 | CA/PHC/108/2016 |
Kaluvalage Sumanawathi V. Divisional Secretary,
Pelmadulla
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Failure to prosecute the application with due diligence. | Rule 3 (13) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2020-02-26 | CA/PHC/121/2016 |
Kaluarachchige Shiromi Mala
Wickremsinghe V. Wijethunga Thenennahalage
Aththanagoda Gedara Muthubanda and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Failure in prosecuting the application with due diligence. | Rule 3 (13) The Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2020-02-26 | CA/PHC/134/2016 |
Pathwaththe Gedara Gunarathne
Banda and Others V. Athma D. Jayarathne
Municipal Commissioner of Dambulla
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Failure to prosecute the application with due diligence. | Rule 3 (13) The Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2020-02-26 | HCC /43/2017 |
Jayarathna Mudiyanselage
Dharmasiri Bandara V. Hon. Attorney General
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| 2020-02-26 | CA/PHC/0141/2015 |
Bhashwara Senanka Gunarathne Vs. Ganeshapillei Kalipillai
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | State Land- Posesion- Ejection - | Section 5 (I) of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No.7 of 1979 (as amended) | Download |
| 2020-02-25 | CA/PHC/92/2016 |
S.M.V. Subash and Others V. Commissioner/Registrar of cooperative Development, Southern Province
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Application withdrawn | Download | |
| 2020-02-25 | CA/CPA/12/2020 |
Yasawathi Weerasingha
Diyakadiththagodawatta V. Officer-in-Charge, Baddegama and Others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Revision - Possession of Drugs - Bail - | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-02-25 | CA/HCC/228/2012 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Nimal Dissanayake V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder- Contradictions | Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-02-25 | CA/PHC/APN/0053/2019 |
Mallawachchi Kankanamlage Ravindra Pushpa
Kumara V. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Revision - exceptional Circumstance - bail pending appeal | Prison Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-02-24 | CALA/87/1993 |
K. P. Vajiribuddhi Karunaratne V. Soma Kumarasinghe and Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena J. | exparte decree - writ of execution - Irregularity | Section 282(2) , 343 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2020-02-24 | CA/WRIT/527/2015 |
Public Interest Law Foundation V. Central Environmental Authority and Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | public interest litigation - Writ of Certiorari - mini hydro power project is in the Sinharaja forest reserve | Download | |
| 2020-02-20 | CA/ WRT/302/2014 |
E. M. P. Erandathi Ratnayaka V. Hon. Janaka Bandara Tennakoon,
Minister of Lands and Land
Development and Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | writ of mandamus - de facto possession - public purpose - | Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2020-02-20 | CA/WRT/306/2014 |
N. W. Leelawathi and Others V. Hon. Janaka Bandara Tennakoon,
Minister of Lands and Land Development
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | writ of mandamus- de facto possession - public purpose | Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2020-02-20 | CA/WRT/344/2012 |
J. K. Anura Banda Piyarathna and Another V. Minister of Lands and Land
Development
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | writ of certiorari - de facto possession - public purpose | Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2020-02-20 | CA/PHC/APN/0146/2019 |
Liyanagamage Samantha V. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Bail | Download | |
| 2020-02-19 | CA/319/2014/WRT |
Curt Alois Twerenbold V. Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | writ of mandamus - non payment of compensation - Compensation Tribunal - quorum | Revival of Underperforming Enterprises or Underutilized Assets Act, No. 43 of 2011 | Download |
| 2020-02-19 | CA/WRIT/328/2015 |
Junaideen Mohamed Iqbal and Another V. The Divisional Secretary,
Kundasale Divisional Secretariat,
Manikhinna and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Quit Notice - Legitimate Expectation - lease | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No.7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-02-18 | CA/WRT/44/2014 |
Bowattegedara Don Isabella
Sriyantha Theja Wijeratne V. N. S. Premawansha and Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | writ of certiorari - Vacation of Post- Natural Justice - Reasons foe decision | Download | |
| 2020-02-18 | CA/PHC/APN/0067/2017 |
Mohamed Jiffry Mohamed Ameer V. Hewa Kankanamge Chaminda Lal
Baghya and Others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Revision application - inquiry on the vehicle | section 431 (I ) of the CPC , | Download |
| 2020-02-14 | CA/WRT/236/2017 |
Kalyani Irine Chandralatha Withanage nee Liyanage and Others V. A. Bodaragama and Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | ultra vires - raids - uberrima fides - excise revenue | Excise Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-02-14 | CA/HCC/98/2003 |
Rajapaksha Arachchilage Dias alias Marcus V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder- Contradictions- Identification | Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-02-14 | CA/1086/1996{F) |
Amarasinghe Arachchige Somawathie V. Kadawan Pedige Karunasena and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | partition of land | Partition Law | Download |
| 2020-02-13 | CA/HCC/2621/17 |
Fir Mohomad Fais alias Selvi V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Unlawful posession of Drugs - Reasonable doubt - Dock Statement | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2020-02-13 | CA/HCC/29-30/2015 |
Dayara thne Wijesundera and others V. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Murder - mistaken identity - Turnbull principle | Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-02-12 | CA/PHC/106/2016 |
Maha Acharige Shanthi Dharmadasa V. Thunthuwaduge Dhayarathna
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Failure to prosecute the application with due diligence. | Rule 3( 14) of the Court of Appeal Appellate Procedure Rule 1990 | Download |
| 2020-02-12 | CA/PHC/111/2016 |
Akrneemana Liyange Ranjith Wimalasiri V. Akrneemana Liyanage Wimaladasa
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | failed to prosecute the application with due diligence. | Rule 3(14) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure Rule 1990) | Download |
| 2020-02-12 | CA/PHC/139/2016 |
Jayasinghe Mudiyanselage Dingiri Amma
Jayasinghe V.
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Failure to prosecute the application with due diligence | Rule 3(14) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure Rule 1990) | Download |
| 2020-02-12 | CA/PHC/APN/0090/2019 |
Bastian Koraralage
Randeer Asiri Rodrigo V. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Revision- Bail application | Download | |
| 2020-02-07 | CA/PHC/APN/134/2019 |
Tharmaraja Susendran alias Suse V. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Revision- Trafficking and Possession fo Drug - Bail - Exceptional Circumstance - | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2020-02-07 | CA/PHC/APN/135/2019 |
Kirubananda
Gauthaman V. The Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Revision- Trafficking and Possession fo Drug - Bail - Exceptional Circumstance | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2020-02-07 | CA/PHC/112/2012 |
Pemaththu Hewage Rathnaweera V. Anagipura Padmini Jayasinghe
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Magistrate\'s Court jurisdiction to grant Alimony | Maintenance Act No. 37 of 1999 | Download |
| 2020-02-07 | CA/HCC/155/2017 |
M.S. Anura Shantha Sarathkumara
alias Medawachchi Mama V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Download | ||
| 2020-02-05 | CA/PHC/16/2016 |
Dihal Shashikapriya Peiris V. Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Appeal - Confiscation | Section 40 (1) of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-02-05 | CA/WRT/94/2012 |
Hayleys MGT Knitting Mills PLC V. Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | writ of certiorari - constructive termination of employment- non payment of gratuity - | Payment of Gratuity Act, No. 12 of 1983, Industrial Disputes Act, No. 43 of 1950 | Download |
| 2020-02-05 | CA/WRT/361/2014 |
Farab Company V. Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | contract of Employment- Termination | Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act as amended, section 114 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-02-05 | CA/WRT/0362/14 |
Farab Company V. The Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Contract of Employment- Termination | Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act as amended, section 114 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-02-03 | CA/PHC/67/2013 |
Mullegedara Ananda Wijeratne V. Logeshwaran Sasajini and Another
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando J. | Application is Withdrawn | Download | |
| 2020-01-31 | CA/PHC/0215/2015 |
Eshan Abeywickrama Danapala Vs. Kalupahana Mesthrige Ariyasena and another
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Enchroachment of Land | section 66 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2020-01-31 | CA/REV/0168/2007 |
T. W. Mary Nona and another V. Sakkarapedige Gunapala of Mahawela, Pihimbuwa and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Partition Decree - Revision appliation | Section 48 of the Partition Law | Download |
| 2020-01-31 | CA/TAX/0035/2014 |
Hemas Manufacturing (Private) Limited V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | taxable income -qualifying payments | section 34(2)(m) and section 21(2)(c) of the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 as amended, section 17 of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka Act Law No.4 of 1978 as amended | Download |
| 2020-01-30 | CA/0026/2018 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Jayantha
Rathnayake Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | murder- eye witness- contradictions- Alibi | Section 296 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2020-01-28 | CA/DCF/1253/1996 |
Hathurusinghe Arachchige Ramanie Vs. Hathurusinghe Arachchige Wimalawathie and others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Partitioned Land- prescriptive title- Improvemements on land parcel | Section 33 of the Partition Law | Download |
| 2020-01-24 | CA/HCC/0178/2008 |
Ranhawadi Gedara Sarath Sandanayaka Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder - Dying Decleration- Circumstancial evidence | section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-01-24 | CA/REV/0558/2001 |
Francisku Fernandolage Kamalawathie Vs. Pitipanage Anura Emil Fernando and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Partititon of Land - Revisison and Restitutio in Integrum | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2020-01-23 | CA/1232/2000(F) |
Karunakeerthi Abesundara Vs. Hikkaduwa Palliya Guruge Leelawathie and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | partition action - Pedigree- Identity of Corpus - Title deeds | Download | |
| 2020-01-23 | CA/WRT/0339/2014 |
Bojan Koluundzija V. (Mrs.) V. B. P. K. Weerasinghe and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | EPF- Writ of Certiorari -Rules of Natural Justice- | Voluntary Social Services Organizations (Registration and Supervision) Act No. 31 of 1980 as amended | Download |
| 2020-01-23 | CA/WRT/0063/2017 |
STRABAG AG V. The Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Employee Provident Fund (EPF) - ultra vires - Principles of natural justice | Employee Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 as amended | Download |
| 2020-01-23 | CA/WRT/0064/2017 |
STRABAG AG V. The Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Employees Trust Fund (ETF) - Conflicts of Law | Employees Trust Fund Act No. 46 of 1980 as amended (ETF Act) | Download |
| 2020-01-23 | CA/WRT/0354/2016 |
Jinapala Senarath Yapa V. Dayananda Rathnayake and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | state land- writ of mandamus | section 38A of the Land Acquisition Act (as amended ) | Download |
| 2020-01-22 | CA/WRT/0129/2013 |
T. M. Premadasa and others V. The Ceylon Electricity Board and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of Mandamus- promotion under scheme of recruitment of the CEB. | Download | |
| 2020-01-20 | CA/RII/0094/2014 |
G. P. De Silva & Sons Spice (Private) Ltd Vs. Haljothi Pamoda Vasanthi Silva & others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Land Partition - Undue Delay-Alternative remedy - Exceptional circumstance | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2020-01-17 | CA/WRT/0144/2014 |
Weerasekara Mudiyanselage Sugathadasa Vs. Land Commissioner and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | state land-succession- writ of Mandamus - Legitimate Expectation. | Land Development Ordinance , Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2020-01-17 | CA/0096/2015 |
Kalu Dewa Susantha Jayalal Silva V. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | grave sexual abuse | Section 365(8) (2) (b) of the Penal Code as amended by Act No.16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2020-01-17 | HCC/0226-0227/2012 |
Maduwanage Francis Wimalaratne and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder - Contradiction | section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-01-17 | CA/WRT/0045/2013 |
Board of Directors,
Co-operative Wholesale Establishment and another V. The Colombo Municipal Council and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Default in payment- seizure notice - writ of certiorari | Municipal Council Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-12-20 | CA/WRT/0282/2018 |
Bogawanthalawa Tea Estates PLC. Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Gratuity, Surcharge, Consultancy, Retirement, Employment Contract Payment of Gratuity Act | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-20 | CA/CPA/0148/2019 |
Sembu Thanthrige Chamara Asanka Sampath Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Revision application, procedural compliance, Judicial consideration, Failure to prosecute | Download | |
| 2019-12-20 | CA/PHC/0194/2016 |
Prasanna Chamara Perera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Backdating of Sentence, sentence commencement, procedural fairness, judicial authorities | Download | |
| 2019-12-20 | CA/0810/1999 |
Angelo Sebastian Pereira Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Customs Forfeiture, Evidence Ordinance, Importation | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-12-18 | CA/WRT/0469/2008 |
McCallum Brewing Company (Private) Limited Vs. Hon. Attorney General and another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Writ of Certiorari, Penal Interest, | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-17 | CA/PHC/0006/2008 |
Kandanaarachchige Ruwan Chamika Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Piliyandala
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Right of way dispute, Possessory rights, Primary Court, Boundary disputes | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-16 | CA/PHC/APN/0124/2019 |
Pragasini Manju Tharmasuthan Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Revision Application, Extradition, Warrant Sufficiency, Procedural Irregularities | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-13 | CA/WRT/0077/2018 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Indika Nalin Jayasekera Vs. I. Withanachchi and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Residency Requirements, Certiorari, Mandamus, Administrative Action | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-13 | CA/PHC/0191/2012 |
Illandari Dewage Namdama Suraweera Vs. Officer-In-Charge
Fraud Bureau and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Justice of the Peace, Procedural fairness, Consular authority | Constitution of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-12 | CA/PRC/APN/0095/2019 |
Induruwa Widana Arachchilage Don Tehan Sanju Vs. The Officer in Charge,
Police Station,
Arachchikattuwa and another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Bail, Revision, Cannabis Sativa, Possession, Trafficking | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-10 | CA/HCC/0224/2014 |
Thapassara Muhandiramlage Hasitha Samantha alias Sarpaya Vs The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Possession of Vehicle, Driving Offence, Circumstantial Evidence, Burden of Proof, Alibi Defence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-12-10 | CA/HCC/0232/2017 |
Chandana Pradeep Hewabaddage Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Legal Proceedings, Evidence & Testimony, Judicial Concurrence | Download | |
| 2019-12-06 | CA/PHC/0029/2014 |
Manikkuge Jayatillake and others Vs. Mohamed Cassim Abdul
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Dispossession, Disputed land, Revision application, Burden of proof | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-06 | CA/PHC/0029/2014 |
Manikkuge Jayatillake and another Vs. Mohamed Cassim Abdul
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Disputed land, Identification of land, Primary Courts Procedure Act, Revision application | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-05 | CA/0326/1997(F) |
Dr. Durgadas De Fonseka and another Vs. Vasanthi Gunathillake
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Fraudulent execution, Evidence Ordinance, Absence of consideration, Null and void | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-12-05 | CA/HCC/0384/2017 |
Kurundukara Hakuruge Ariyadasa Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Grave sexual abuse, Criminal Procedure Act, Corroboration of testimony | Criminal Procedure Act No:15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-12-04 | LAND/ACQ/0001/2018 |
Mrs. M.L. Sithy Ayisha and others Vs. T.D.S.P. Perera
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Land Acquisition Act, Compensation, Board of Review, Statutory Right | Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2019-12-04 | CA/HCC/0140/2018 |
Gurusinghe Arachchilage Sunil Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Mens Rea , Statutory Maximum Penalty, Conviction Affirmation, Rigorous Imprisonment | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-12-03 | CA/HCC/0070/2015 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Gnanasena Rathnayake Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Grave sexual abuse, Burden of proof, Sole witness testimony | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No:15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-12-03 | CA/HCC/0312-0315/2015 |
Ganegodagamage Asanka Sanjeewa and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Joint Possession, Heroin Trafficking, Constructive Possession | Poison Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-12-03 | CA/PHC/0131/2018 |
Mallika Wijelath Delgamuwa Vs. M.R. Niranjan Rukmal Seniviratne and others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Confiscation of Vehicle, Forest Ordinance, Reasonable Precautions, Revision Application | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-02 | CA/WRT/0108/2019 |
Hitibandara Attapattu Mudiyanselage
Ananda Parakrama Kumara AigamaVs. Nadun Guruge and others.
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Administrative Decisions, Financial Hardship, Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-29 | CA/PHC/APN/0051/2018 |
Udumalgala Gamage Lalitha Vs. OlC, Police Station, Yakkalamulla and others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Forest Ordinance, illegal timber transport,revisionary jurisdiction | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-29 | CA/PHC/0110/2013 |
Kiehorn Gerd Waldemar and another Vs. Nagasingra Arachchige Jay Antra and another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Revision Application, Delay in Filing, Sufficient Cause, Substantive Justice, Procedural Lapses | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-29 | CA WRIT/0167/2017 |
Prof. A.L.P. De S. Seneviratne and others Vs. Sri Lanka Medical Council and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Res judicata, Procedural fairness, Natural justice, Preliminary Proceedings , Committee | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-28 | CA/0866/2000 |
Mohammed Sameen Mohammed
Rasleem and others Vs. Mohamed Zaheer and another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Inherent jurisdiction, Revocation of deeds, Null and void, Oversight of legal authority | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-11-27 | CA/0108/2003 |
Poruthotage Nalin Sujanaka Perera Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Criminal Force, Robbery, Witness Credibility | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-11-26 | CA/HCC/0044/2015 |
Don Chandana Priyantha Rupasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder Conviction, Reasonable Doubt, Forensic Evidence, Bullet Trajectory | Download | |
| 2019-11-26 | CA/PHC/APN 76/2016 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Kumarasinghe Arachchilage Sunil Premathilaka
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Grave Sexual Abuse, Kidnapping, Judicial Discretion, Aggravating Factors | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-11-26 | CA/PHC/APN/0054/2018 |
Chandra Devi Thavarasa v. The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Life Imprisonment, Procedural Impropriety, Revision Application, Statutory Safeguards | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-26 | CA/PHC/APN/0076/2016 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Kumarasinghe Arachchilage Sunil Premathilaka
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Kidnapping, Grave Sexual Abuse, Minor, Sentencing, Statutory Minimums | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-11-22 | CA/1273/2000(F) |
Balasooriya Lekamlage Weerawardana and others Vs. Balasooriya Lekamlage Mille Nona and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Evidentiary Gaps, Land Registration Ordinance, Deed Production, Title Verification | Land Registration Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-11-22 | CA/0243-0244/2014 |
Hewapathiranage Sugath Chandika
alias Priyanga and another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Conspiracy to commit murder, Sole eyewitness testimony, Corroborative evidence, Evidence Ordinance | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-11-22 | CA/MISE/0004/2016 |
A.G.W.Giragama Vs. Land Survey Council
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Land Survey Council, procedural safeguards, substantial merits, Survey Act No. 17 of 2002 | Survey Act No. 17 of 2002 | Download |
| 2019-11-22 | CA/PHC/0204/2014 |
Galabada Dewage Pushpa Shyamalie Ekanayake Vs. Board of Management of Zahira College Colombo and another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Gratuity, Payment of Gratuity Act, Employment Status, Statutory Entitlement, | Constitution | Download |
| 2019-11-20 | CA/0559/1993 (F) |
Sinnundu\'rayalage Somawathie Vs. Paranadurayalage Dharmadasa
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Civil Procedure Code, claim inquiry, writ execution, declaration of title | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-11-19 | CA/PHC/0026/2013 |
Kumarasiri Athukorala and another Vs. Athukoralalage Dayananda and another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Disputed Land Identification, Extent of Relief, Possession Disputes | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-11-18 | CA/WRT/0293/2017 |
Udagedara Waththe Anusha Kumari Vs. Jayasinghe Mudiyanselage Chamila
Indika Jayasinghe
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Competent Authority, quit notice, unauthorized occupation, State land, presumption of accuracy, judicial review, illegality, irrationality | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-15 | CA/Misc/0004/2017 |
Saliya Wickramasinghe Vs. W.D.C.M. Mahathanthila and another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Professional Misconduct, Ejusdem Generis Rule, Statutory Powers, Disciplinary Sanctions | Section 45(1)(c)(ii)(A) of the Survey Act No. 17 of 2002 | Download |
| 2019-11-15 | CA/Misc/0004/2017 |
Saliya Wickramasinghe vs W.D.C.M. Mahathanthila and another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Professional Misconduct, Procedural Fairness and Natural Justice, Scope of Statutory Powers | Section 45(1)(c)(ii)(A) of the Survey Act No. 17 of 2002 | Download |
| 2019-11-15 | CA/WRIT/0170/2015 |
Novex Pharmaceuticals Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Termination of employment, Compensation, procedural fairness, Fair hearing | Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act, No. 45 of 1971, as amended | Download |
| 2019-11-15 | CA/WRT/0272/2018 |
General Leonard Brinley Ravindra Mark Vs. Hon. P.Padman Surasena and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Writ of Certiorari, Judicial Review, Statutory Interpretation, Administrative Action | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-08 | CA/0195/2015 |
Pathirage Kumara Sampath Dias v. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Evidentiary Burden, Illegal Possession, | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979 | Download |
| 2019-11-07 | CA/WRT/0069/2016 |
Deepak Kumar Krishnakumar Vasanji Vs. Hon. Ravi Karunanayake and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Surcharge, Customs Ordinance, Certiorari, Prohibition | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-05 | CA/HCC/0260/2015 |
Watawalakankanamlage Martin vs Ron. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Section 33 Evidence Ordinance, Admissibility of evidence, Murder conviction | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-11-05 | CA/PHC/0180/2014 |
H.M. Lilanthi Kumari Herath Vs. Officer in Charge,
Police Station,
Pannala and others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Forest Ordinance, Timber transport, Vehicle confiscation, Unauthorized timber, Defective charge | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-05 | CA/PHC/0180/2014 |
H.M. Lilanthi Kumari Herath Vs. Officer in Charge,
Police Station,
Pannala and others.
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | unauthorized timber transport, Forest Ordinance, defective charge, statutory interpretation, | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-01 | CA/WRT/0102/2017 |
Splendour Media (Pvt.) Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Labour and others.
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | mployees Provident Fund (EPF), Allowances, Natural justice, Fair hearing | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-01 | CA/WRT/0197/2019 |
Mohammed Saheed Hadjiar Sitti
Raleena and others Vs. The Attorney General and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Judicial Review, Land Acquisition Act, Land Acquisition Act,Undue Delay | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-10-31 | /CAHCC/0024 - 0027/2014 |
Alankara Dewage Prasanna Dissanayake and others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Attempted Murder, Identification, Common Intention, Sufficiency of Evidence, Witness Testimony, | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-10-30 | CA/PHC/0128/2014 |
W.B.J. Gunawardena and Sons (Ltd.) Vs. Provincial Commissioner of Inland Revenue
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | urnover Tax Recovery, Section 89(1) Financial Statute of Western Province, Statutory Interpretation, Discretionary Tax Recovery Powers | Western Province Finance Regulation No. 6 of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-10-30 | CA/151-152/2015 |
Makawitage Suresh Gunasena and another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon, Achala Wengappuli, J. | Confessionary statement, Circumstantial evidence, Evidence Ordinance, Constitution of the Republic, Admissibility of evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2019-10-29 | CA/HCC/0318/2015 |
Manimel Thuppahiralalage Neville Frank Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Mens Rea, knowledge, forged police clearance certificate, Penal Code Section 462, Penal Code Section 455 | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-10-29 | CA/0769(A)/1996(F) with CA/0769(B)/1996(F) |
Kariyawasam Godage Sunil Vs. Wijaya Prasanna Malalasekera and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Res Judicata, Writ of Possession, Judicial Declaration of Title, Prescription. | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-29 | CA/0657/2000 |
Vandala Ralalage Ukku Banda andothers Vs. Vandala Ralalage Lucy Nona and another.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Title to land, Deeds, Evidence Ordinance, Section 90, Presumption of due execution, Proper custody | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-28 | CA/PHC/0100/2005 |
Lindamulage Konsi Silva and others Vs. K. David Fernando and others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Dispute over right of way, Appellants\' cross-claim | Provincial High Courts (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-10-28 | CA/WRT/0075/2019 |
Srikanthi Chandralatha Rodrigo alias Dehiwalaliyanage Srikanthi Chandralatha Rodrigo Vs. Gayantha Karunathilake and others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Land Acquisition, Public Purpose and Urgency, Burden of Proof on Petitioner | Constitution of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-10-28 | CA/669-670/2000/F |
D.G.S. Upul de Silva Vs. Siththy Rifaya Sulthan Marrikkar
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Declaration of title, Recovery of possession, Damages, Prescriptive title, Prescription Ordinance | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-28 | CA/PHC/0051/2013 |
Maika Siriweera and another Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Special Crimes Division Branch,
Police Station, Tangalie and another.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | prosecution, Code of Criminal Procedure, forgery, statutory period, concealment of offense | Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2019-10-28 | CA/0821/1996/F |
Mandadige Sirisena Perera Vs. Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Chandrasiri
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Right of way, Servitude, Ownership, Land transfer, Sequential deeds, Dominant tenement | Download | |
| 2019-10-25 | CA/PHC/0201/2013 |
Don Lal Michael Hettiaarachchi VS. Gamaathiralalage Jayasena and Sehan Jerome Siriwardena
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Possession, Ownership, Section 66 Primary Courts, Procedure Act, Forcible eviction | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-10-25 | CA/REV/1582/2006 |
K.B. Somawathi Vs. Jayasinghe Arachchige Amitha Rajapaksha
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Partition Action, Rectification of Judgment, Civil Procedure Code Section 189, Interlocutory Decree | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-10-24 | CA/RI/0020/2017 |
Kannangaraarachchige Kumudini
Sandya and others Vs. Sujatha Nandaseeli Vithana
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Corpus Identification, Partition Action Procedural Objections, Statutory Bars | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-10-23 | CA/145/2000/F |
Attorney General v. M.S.M. Najimudeen and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Derivative action, Locus standi, Proper plaintiff principle, Shareholder rights, Customs forfeiture, Customs Ordinan. | Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-23 | CA/0695/1999/F |
Wahalkada Arachchilage Jayarathne and others Vs. Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Jayasena and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Prescriptive Possession, Declaration of Title, Ejectment, Damages, Predecessors-in-title, Pleadings | Download | |
| 2019-10-23 | CA/HCC/0138/2016 |
Arumugam Sasikumar Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Abduction, Corroborating evidence, material contradictions, Reasonable doubt, Unsafe conviction, | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-10-23 | CA/PHC/0155/2014 |
Lahuruge Mary Nona Vs. Arthur Mahendra Weligamage
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Primary Courts Procedure Act, Declaration of entitlement, Declaration of entitlement | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-10-22 | CA/PHC/0165/2014 |
Karunapedi Durayalage Sumana
Kumara Vs. Officer in charge, Police Station, Narammala.
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Forest Ordinance, Unlawful timber transport, Reasonable precautions. | Forest Ordinance (amendment Act No. 65 of 2009) | Download |
| 2019-10-21 | CA/0307/1996/F |
Srimathie Mallika Edirisuriya Vs. Ananda Vipulasena Edirisuriya
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Judicial Discretion, Ex Parte Trial, Statutory Interpretation, Procedural Fairness, Interlocutory Appeal | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-10-18 | CA/REV/0001/2002 |
M.R. Lalitha and others vs Maharage Don Selestina
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Revisionary jurisdiction, Land allocation, Statement of claim, Discretionary relief | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977, as amended | Download |
| 2019-10-18 | CA/REV/0898/2001 |
Kankanthri Padmasiri v. Heeraluge Jayaratne Perera
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Partition Law, partition action, partition decrees, unregistered deeds | Partition Law | Download |
| 2019-10-18 | CA/WRT/0256/2014 |
Eco Life (Private) Limited Vs. K. P. Rangana Fernando and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Validity of Quit Notice,procedural fairness, State land | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-10-17 | CA/HCC/0136/2015 |
Ganesham Weerasami alias Dilliya and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Contradictions in testimony, False allegations, Sexual activity, Evidentiary requirements | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-10-17 | CA/1192/1998(F) |
Wijesinghe Acharige Hemalal Vs. Rev. Waralle Nandaloka Thero and another.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | estoppel, Evidence Ordinance Section 116, Prescription Ordinance, Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance, prescriptive rights | Evidence Ordinance, Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-17 | CA/1233/2000(F) |
Stephen Wijetunga Karunanayake and another Vs. Johanis Karunaratne (Deceased) and others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Partition Proceedings, Prescriptive Title, Land Identification, Survey Documents, Partition Law | Partition Law | Download |
| 2019-10-16 | CA/PHC/0159/2011 |
M.D. Premaleela Vs. Shantha Priyanthy Liyanage
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Permit for construction, Section 28A (3) | Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2019-10-16 | CA/0369/1999/F |
Liyanaarachchige Nandawathie Vs. Narasinghe Kesara Bandaralage
Pohodiralalegedera Anura and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Inter partes hearing, Ex parte trial, Registered attorney, Civil Procedure Code, Partition Law | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2019-10-16 | CA/PHC/0064/2013 |
Middeniya Gamage Piyasena Vs. Additional Forest Officer and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Forest Ordinance, Section 40, procedural irregularities, precautions, statutory framework, | Court of Appeal (Procedure for appeals from High Courts) Rules, 1988. , Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-16 | CA/0989/2000/F |
Don Seeman Kankanamalage
Chandradasa and another Vs. Senarath Pathirannehelage
Jayawardena and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Partition action, Pedigree accuracy, Title devolution, Substantive ownership | Partition Act | Download |
| 2019-10-16 | CALA/509/2005 |
Kodithuwakku Arachchilage
Sugala Priyangani Vs. Commercial Bank of Ceylon
Limited
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Sale of company assets, Public tender, Public auction, Creditor interests, Judicial oversight | Companies Act, No. 7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2019-10-15 | CA/WRT/0084/2018 |
Ruhunu Lanka Cement (Pvt.) Limited Vs. P. S. M. Charles, Director General of Customs
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Customs Valuation, Underdeclaration, Ocean Freight, Transaction Value, Bill of Entry | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-10-15 | CA/WRT/0351/2014 |
Disapathi Lekamlage Piyadasa Prera and another Vs. Mr. Sunil Weerasingha,
The Commissioner General of the
Agrarian Development and others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Eviction Order, Procedural Fairness, Section 90 of Act No. 46 of 2000, Writ of Certiorari | Constitution | Download |
| 2019-10-15 | CA/PHC/APN/0044/2016 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Ratnasiri alias Nilame Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Revisionary Relief, Conviction in Absentia, Rape, Penal Code, Absconding from Proceeding | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-10-15 | CA/PHC/0192/2018 |
Mohamad Hanifa Mohamad Ghouse Vs. Hon. Attorney General and another.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Article 154P(6) of the Constitution, Revisionary jurisdiction, preliminary stage, procedural background. | Consumer Affairs Authority Act | Download |
| 2019-10-15 | CA/WRIT/0271/2013 |
Rupahinge Nayanananda Indrakumara v. Land Reform Commission and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Writ of mandamus, Certiorari, Lease agreements, Judicial precedent. | Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2019-10-14 | CA/PHC/APN/0078/2017 |
Navaratne Samarappulige Somawathie Vs. Navaratne Samarappulige Siripala and others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | State Land, Writ of Mandamus, Retrospective Application, Land Development Ordinance | Article 154P(4)(b) of the Constitution, Mahaweli Authority Act | Download |
| 2019-10-14 | CA/1325/1999/F |
Madagamage Wijedasa v. Somapala Pathirana
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Land Title, Ejectment, Damages, Statement of Action Value, Evidence Ordinance Section 116 | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-11 | CA/PHC/APN/0941/2011 |
N.A.K.L. Wijenayake and another Vs. Gamini Liyanage.
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Procedural compliance, Outside jurisdiction, Revision application | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000, as amended | Download |
| 2019-10-10 | CA/HCC/284/2007 |
Ananda Kuttigama Athi Ralalage Chandrasena Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Fundamental Rights, Admissibility of Evidence, Constitutional Validity and Separation of Powers, Factual Findings and Documentary Evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-10-10 | CA/PHC/0007/2013 |
Carder Mohideen Mohamed Nasar Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Wellawatta and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Revision of conviction, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, prosecution, preliminary objection, | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-10-10 | CA/PHC/0140/2013 |
Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Kundasale, Manikhinna Vs. Jenudeen Buhardeen
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Unauthorized possession, Procedural propriety , Prima facie State title | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-10-10 | CA/PHC/0151/2013 |
Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Kundasale, Manikhinna v Abdul Hameed Mohammed RaziK
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Ejectment proceedings, Recovery of possession | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979, as amended | Download |
| 2019-10-09 | CA/HCC/0052/2010 |
Kotta Gamage Pangnadasa and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Procedural Irregularities, Judge Succession, Fair Trial, Murder, Attempted Murder, Judicature Act Section 48 | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-10-08 | CA/PHC/0098/2014 |
Ramalingam Satgunarajah Vs. Lasitha Wasundara De Zoysa Gunarathne and others.
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Unlawful eviction, Forcible dispossession, Breach of peace Jurisdiction, Primary Courts , Procedure Act | Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-10-08 | CA/PHC/0098/2014 |
Ramalingam Satgunarajah Vs. Lasitha Wasundara De Zoysa Gunarathne and others.
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Unlawful eviction, Forcible dispossession, Breach of peace Jurisdiction, Primary Courts , Procedure Act | Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-10-04 | CA/WRT/0209/2017 |
Finest Tea Exports (Private) Limited and another Vs. Chulananda Perera and others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Customs Ordinance, Customs Ordinance, Mitigated Forfeiture | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-10-04 | CA/0373/0089(F) |
Kalimuthu Letchi Raman and another Vs. Letchiraman Pathmanadan (Deceased) and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Trusts Ordinance, Declaration of Status, Statutory Requirements | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-10-03 | CA/505/2000(F) |
Ayurvedic Eye Physician and another Vs. Andarage Nimalsiri and others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Deed Interpretation, Property Partition, Conveyance of Interest, Partition Law (Sri Lanka), Share Devolution | Partition Law | Download |
| 2019-10-03 | CALA/0459/2006 |
W.M. Srimathi Malkanthi
Madurapperuma Vs. W.M. Dammadinna Kumari
Wijesundara and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Jurisdiction, Legal Concepts, Legislation | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2019-10-02 | CA/WRIT/0399/2017 |
S. H. S. E. Rosa Vs. Urban Development Authority and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Locus Standi, Writ of Mandamus, Unauthorized Construction, Urban Development Authority, Judicial Review | Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978 as amended (UDA Act) | Download |
| 2019-10-02 | CA/0627/2000(F) |
A. B. A. Jaya sekera
Liquidator and another Vs. Brandix Apparel Solutions Limited
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Res Judicata, Mortgage Sale, Civil Procedure Code | Companies Act, No. 17 of 1982 | Download |
| 2019-10-01 | CA/PHC/APN/0012/2007 |
Ranjith Luckshman De Silva Vs. Geekiyanage Asoka Kumarasiri
Jayatunga and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Acquittal, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Miscarriage of Justice, Evaluation of Evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-05-31 | CA/WRT/0112/2013 |
Batuwattalage Wimalawathi Vs. Land Commissioner General and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | proper procedure, timing of devolution of title, hierarchy of beneficiaries, the necessity of formal inquiries, timing of succession | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-05-31 | CA/0633/2000 (F) |
H. M. A. Padma Dissanayake and Another Vs. Jayasinghe Mudiyanselage Pinhami and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Partition Action, Identity of the Corpus, Witness Testimony, Procedural Requirements, Preliminary Plan | Download | |
| 2019-05-24 | CA/WRT/0493/2010 |
Accountant Service Association Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education Vs. Hon. S.B Dissanayake and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | statutory duty, contractual obligation, public duty, writ remedies, salary scale, increments, management services circulars, public administration circulars, legitimate expectation, judicial review | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Trade Union Ordinance No. 14 of 1935 | Download |
| 2019-05-24 | CA/0497/2000 (F) |
K.P. Murugaiya Vs. K.P. Selvapakyam
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Agreement, Breach of Contract, Damages, Patrimonial loss, Agency, Documentary proof, Enforceable agreement, Actual damages | Download | |
| 2019-05-10 | CA/PHC/APN/0183/2017 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Deegala Rankoth Valavve Kanlar Ganga Kularathna alias Baby Seeya
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe J. | Inordinate Delay, Unexplained Delay, Credibility of Witnesses, Uncorroborated Testimony, Fabrication, Corroboration, Contradictions | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-05-09 | CA/HC/0012/2013 |
Mohottige Ajith Anuruddha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Heroin, Unauthorized possession, Illegal trafficking, Miscarriage of justice, Procedural irregularities, Chain of custody, Proof beyond reasonable doubt | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act | Download |
| 2019-04-30 | CA/WRT/0366/2010 |
South West Apparel (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. W. J. L U. Wijeweera,
Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Employee consent, Unlawful termination, Compensation order, Principles of natural justice, Factory closure, Scheduled employment | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No.45 of 1971 as amended, Wages Board Ordinance, Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act, Factories Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-04-30 | CA/WRT/0375/2018 |
Major General Nirmal Ajith Dharmaratne Vs. Lieutenant General N.U.M. Mahesh W. Senanayake and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Retrospectivity, Irrationality, Procedural unfairness, Administrative policies, Irreparable harm, Balance of convenience | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Army Act | Download |
| 2019-04-30 | CA/HC/0344/2017 |
Welayudan Subramanium alias kannaiya Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Uncorroborated testimony, Victim\'s evidence, Credibility, Consistency, Contradictions, Omissions, Judicial scrutiny | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-04-29 | CA/1289/2000 (F) |
Dayaratne Senanayake Vs. Pubudusena Senanayake and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition Action, Exclusive Allotment, Admissibility of Evidence, Genuineness of Deed, Formal Proof, Common Property | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2019-04-29 | CA/WRT/0342/2012 |
Balasooriya Mudiyanselage Soorathunga Balasooriya Vs. Saman Piyasiri and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | substantive rights, retrospectivity, judicial review, parate execution, auction of the mortgaged property | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act, No. 4 of 1990, Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act, No. 1 of 2011, Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act, No. 19 of 2011 | Download |
| 2019-04-10 | CA/WRT/0151/2019 |
Asanga Seneviratne and Another Vs. Harin Fernando, MP, Hon. Minister of Sports and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Junior Federation Cup Tennis Tournament, Selection process, Selection criteria, Aggrieved person, Executive authority | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Sports Law No. 25 of 1973, as amended, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990, National Association of Sports Regulations No. 1 of 2016 | Download |
| 2019-04-05 | CA/0215/2016 |
Sathana Naidelage Dayaratne alias \"Mama\" Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Section 364(2)(e), Penetration, Medical evidence, Credibility of prosecutrix, Witness demeanor, Conviction, Rape | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979, Penal Code as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 | Download |
| 2019-04-05 | CA/WRT/0052/2012 |
K.A Sunil Premasiri Vs. T. J. Miskin and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Disciplinary charges, Quashed orders, Mandated jurisdiction, Appellate administrative power, Disciplinary authority, Deferment of salary increments | Constitution, Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act, No. 4 of 2002 | Download |
| 2019-04-05 | CA/HC/0079/2018 |
Kiriyadurage Sunil Somaratne Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Rape, Penal Code Section 364(2)(e), Conviction, Sentence, Prosecutrix, Credibility, Identification | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979, Penal Code as amended by Act No.22 of 1995 | Download |
| 2019-04-05 | CA/WRT/0122/2016 |
Adnan Abdul Rahaman and another Vs. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, Minister of Education and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Ministerial Circulars, Procedural unfairness, Erroneous application of guidelines, Legality of administrative action, Rationality of decision-making, Judicial oversight, Delay in application, Futility of application | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-04-05 | CA/PHC/0214/2014 |
Mohomed Haneefa Mohomad Irshan and Another Vs. Don Lal Michel Hettiarachchi and Another
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Possession of land, Forcible dispossession, Contemporaneous evidence, Timely dispossession, Unlawful dispossession, Restoration of possession | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No.44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-04-05 | CA/HC/0321/2015 |
Gampola Vithanage Samantha Kumara alias Wele Suda Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Possession of heroin, Trafficking of heroin, Conviction, Death sentence, Evidence evaluation, Chain of custody, Procedural fairness, Presumption of innocence | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-04-05 | CA/PHC/0005/2014 |
Punchi Patabendige
Chandraratne Vs. Punchi Patabendige Premadasa
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Section 66(1)(b), Forcible dispossession, Restoration of possession, Partition action, Interim injunction | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No.44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-04-05 | CA/0292/1999 (F) |
Amidu Lebbe Fareed Vs. O. L. M. Idroos (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | notarial error, declaration of title, ejectment, partition plan, appellate review, credibility, factual findings | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-04-05 | CA/0445/1997 (F) |
P. Appuma and Another Vs. Wannahaka Mudiyanselage Heen Amma alias Hemalatha and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition Action, Intervention Application, Final Decree, Interlocutory Order, Appealability | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/0140-0141/2012 |
Harison Jayaweera and Another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe J. | Accomplice evidence, Corroboration, Murder, Robbery, Pardon, Reliability, Contradictions, Inconsistencies | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/WRT/0166/2017 |
Saundra Marakkala Imasha Lahiruni Upeksha and Others Vs. Hasitha Kesara Weththimuni and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Necessary parties, Procedurally defective, Res judicata, Issue estoppel, Evidence Ordinance Sections 40, 100 | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/0246/2014 |
Walpola Aarachchilage Nimal Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. | Murder, Sole eyewitness testimony, Inconsistencies in evidence, Delay in reporting, Lack of corroboration, Reliability of witness, Conviction | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/PHC/0288/2005 |
Dias Dharmasiri Ginige Vs. Labuna Hewage Siripala and Another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Right of way, Possession of land, Imminent breach of peace, Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Miscarriage of justice | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No.19 of 1990, Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/PHC/0074/2014 |
Hakurugala Gamlathge Anura Ranasinghe and Others Vs. Officer in Charge Police Headquarters, Gampaha and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Actual possession, Legal possession, Wrongful dispossession, Legality, Procedural propriety, Factual matters, Exceptional circumstances | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/BA/0019/2018 |
Lama Hewage Emil Ranjan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Remand, Detention, Revisionary relief, Statutory safeguards, Public order, Witness interference | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code, Bail Act | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/PHC/0101/2013 |
Douglas Ariyasinghe and Another Vs. T.M. Ekanayake and Another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Disturbance of Possession, Dispossession, Private Plaint, Entitlement to Possession, Restraining Order, Presumption of Regularity | Primary Courts Procedure Act, Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/WRT/0081/2008 |
K.A. Romesh Fernando Vs. The Hon. Minister of Education and Others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Compulsory acquisition, Urgency, Public purpose, Arbitrary and capricious, Section 5(2) of the Land Acquisition Act | Constitution of the Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Acquisition Act as amended, | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/WRT/0240/2017 |
Rajapaksha Pathiranage Namal Kumara Vs. Susantha Attanayake, Divisional Secretary, Mulatiyana
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Title disputes, Boundary disputes, Eviction, State land, Quit notice | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Land Reform Law, No.1 of 1972 | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/0889/1997 (F) |
Thalagune Seelarathna Thero and Others Vs. Senadeeralage Ukku Banda and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Disputed Land, Declaration of title, proof of ownership, documentary evidence, survey evidence, property boundaries, burden of proof, dominion | Download | |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/1187/1998 (F) |
Baranige Gnanawathie Vs. Udumalagala Gamage Pemasiri and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition action, Admissibility of new evidence, Reasonable diligence, Important influence on the result, Credible evidence, Devolution of title | Civil Procedure Code, Partition Act | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/1280/1999 (F) |
Welhena Rajapaksha
Appuhamilage Don Podi Ralahamy Rajapaksha Vs. Rajaguru Rajakaruna Gane Bandaralage Manel Padmakanthi and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Constructive Trust, Declaration of Title, Possession, Oral Agreement, Admissible Evidence, Parole Evidence, Beneficial Interest | Trusts Ordinance, No. 17 of 1917, Evidence Ordinance, No. 14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/WRT/0445/2014 |
Noordeen Lebbe Mohamed Rasheek Vs. Mawanella-Hemmathagama Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society Ltd. and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Requisitioned property, Derequisitioning order, Administrative discretion, Statutory interpretation, Temporary requisition, Indefinite deprivation | Constitution, Co-Operative Societies (Special Provisions) Act, No. 35 of 1970 | Download |
| 2019-04-03 | CA/0160/2013 |
Rajapaksha Karunawantha Davayalage Piyadasa and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Mistaken Identity, Identification Evidence, Contradictions in Testimony, Omissions in Evidence, Reliability of Evidence, Unlawful Assembly, Common Object, Kidnapping, Abduction, Intent to Murder | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-04-03 | CA/0266-0268/2015 |
Paramajothige Aruna Jeewantha and Others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Prior Knowledge, Common Intention to Cause Death, Sufficient Light for Identification | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-04-02 | CA/0009/2015 |
Lokuthota Hewage Ajith Somasundara alias Jothy Shantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Evidence Ordinance Section 120(2), Penal Code Section 296, Competency of witness, Marital status, Spousal testimony, Circumstantial evidence, Legally valid marriage | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-04-02 | CA/HC/0235/2014 |
Geegana Gamage Amarasiri Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Attempted murder, Penal Code Section 300, Fair trial, Delay in investigation, Non-disclosure of evidence, Procedural irregularities, Prejudice to the defence | Constitution, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-04-02 | CA/WRT/0193/2015 |
Lanka Viduli Podu Sevaka Sangamaya Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Collective Agreement, Locus standi, Trade union, Void ab initio, Public interest, Administrative inconvenience | Constitution, Interpretation Ordinance, No. 21 of 1901, Ceylon Electricity Board Act, No. 17 of 1969, Trade Union Ordinance, Penal Code, Land Acquisition Act, State Lands Ordinance, Emergency (Universities) Regulations No. 1 of 1983, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-04-01 | CA/HC/0256/2017 |
Wickremesinghe Raigamage Ranjith Alias Lokka Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. | Murder, Penal Code Section 296, Evidence Ordinance Section 114(f), Adverse Inference, Witness Credibility, Eyewitness, Identification, Corroboration | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-04-01 | CA/HC/0024/2011 |
Ambagahagedara Nimal Ratnayake Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Murder, Conviction, Eyewitness testimony, Medical evidence, Ligature marks, Strangulation, Dock statement, Corroboration, Credibility, Afterthought | Criminal Procedure Act No:15 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-04-01 | CA/WRT/0041/2019 |
Ensen Trading & Industry (Pvt.) Limited Vs. Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Special Commodity Levy, rescinding order, levy concession, issue estoppel, res judicata, abuse of process | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Special Commodity Levy Act No. 48 of 2007, Customs Ordinance, Sri Lanka Export Development Act No. 40 of 1979, Excise (Special Provisions) Act No. 13 of 1989, Finance Act, Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002, Interpretation Ordinance, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990, Supreme Court Rules 1978 | Download |
| 2019-04-01 | CA/0608/2000/F |
Ariyawathie De Silva Vs. Edirisinghe Devage Wijesena and Another
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Partition action, Land boundaries, Land extent, Ownership lineage, Corpus dispute, Pedigree dispute | Download | |
| 2019-03-29 | CA/0014/2014 |
Padikara Gedara Ratnayaka Mudiyanselage Madduma Banda v. Officer-in-Charge Police Station, Wan Ela and Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Attempted Murder, Firearm, Conviction, Life Sentence, Fabrication of Evidence, Witness Testimony, Forensic Evidence, Credible Evidence, Unsubstantiated Claims | Firearms Ordinance, Firearms (Amendment) Act, No. 22 of 1996 | Download |
| 2019-03-29 | CA/0197/2016 |
K. Krishnan Anthony Jeyaraj Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Fair trial, Prosecution witnesses, Cross-examination, Dock statement, Burden of proof, Alibi defence, Reasonable doubt, Miscarriage of justice | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Judicature Act | Download |
| 2019-03-29 | CA/0628/1997 (F) |
Bulanwatte Dharmasirige Seelawathie Vs. Bulanwatte Dharmasirige Piyasena and Another
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Right of way, Prescriptive right, Servitude, Alternative route, Burden of proof, Land action | Download | |
| 2019-03-28 | CA/0343/1995 (F) |
Wijekoon Arachchige Chaminda Vs. Somawathie Liyanarachchi and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Deed Registration, Priority of Deeds, Proper Folio, Partition Action, Valuable Consideration, Technical Failure | Registration of Documents Ordinance, No. 23 of 1927 (as amended) | Download |
| 2019-03-26 | CA/0218/2016 |
Perumal Punyamoorthi Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Deposition, Circumstantial evidence, Conviction, Admissibility, Procedural requirements, Statutory safeguards | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-25 | CA/WRT/0299/2013 |
Captain M.B.A Dissanayake Vs. General Jagath Jayasuriya and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Army commission withdrawal, Court of Inquiry, President\'s pleasure principle, Natural justice, Procedural defects, Administrative remedies, Discretionary power, Military service, Lawfulness of removal | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Army Courts of Inquiry Regulations of 1952, Army Act No. 17 of 1949 as amended, Army Disciplinary Regulations 1950 | Download |
| 2019-03-19 | CA/0260/2013 |
Wehalla Arachchige Chaminda Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Trafficking, Possession of heroin, Procedural defects, Dock statement, Conviction, Death sentence, Evidentiary handling, Credibility assessment | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) | Download |
| 2019-03-15 | CA/0243/2017 |
Innakpulige Sumith alias Polhengoda Sumith Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Uncorroborated Evidence, Procedural Lapses, Lack of corroborated evidence, Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance, | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-15 | CA/PHC/0139/2008 |
Katukoliya Gamage Kalyani Vs. Halpandeniya Hewage Premawathie
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Possession, Disputed land, Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Evidence, Title, Breach of peace | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Primary Courts Procedure Act, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-15 | CA/PHC/0149/2006 |
Susewhewage Piyarathne (Deceased) and Others Vs. Meegamuwage Jayantha Premarathne and Another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | alternative remedy, section 81 of the Criminal Procedure Code, land in dispute, possession | Criminal Procedure Code, Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-03-15 | CA/PHC/0161/2008 |
Sundararajah Pushparaja Vs. Urban Council, Nawalapitiya and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Legitimate Expectation, Tenancy, Alternative Accommodation, Procedural Deficiency, Discretionary Relief, Delay and Laches, Unequivocal Promise | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Provincial High Court (Special Provisions) Act No. 10 of 1990, Rehabilitation of Persons, Properties and Industries Authority Act No. 29 of 1987, Urban Council Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-15 | CA/PHC/0184/2013 |
Maddegoda Welli Durayalage Gangasiri Vs. The OIC, Police Station, Badulla and Others
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe J. | section 303 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, custodial and suspended sentences, sentencing discretion, administration of justice | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act (as amended), Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-03-15 | CA/0055/2014 |
Loku Yaddehige Jagath alias Chutta Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Murder charge, Identification evidence, Eyewitness testimony, Dying declaration, Contradictions in testimony, Credibility of witness, Reasonable doubt | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-14 | CA/WRT/0240/2016 |
Lieutenant Colonel Ratnayaka Mudiyanselage Upali Ratnayaka Vs. Lieutenant General Krishantha De Silva and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Army Board, Confirmation in rank, Wednesbury unreasonableness, Judicial review, Merit, Seniority, Adverse reports, Administrative discretion | Download | |
| 2019-03-13 | CA/WRT/0326/2015 |
Kurukulasooriya Patricia Iranganie Fernando and Another Vs. Francis Sandira Sathiyasothi,
Divisional Secretary,
Madhu and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | State Land Possession, Eviction Proceedings, Quit Notice, Discretionary Writ Relief, State-owned Land, Permit, Affidavit, Jurat | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-13 | CA/0350/2000 (F) |
Udumil Marikkar Sara Umma Vs. Mohideen Ebrahim Siththi Afilar and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Declaration of title, Ejectment, Paper title, Rei vindicatio action, Burden of proof, Lawful possession, Prescription | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-03-13 | CA/0664/1997 (F) |
Adhikari Appuhamillage Maggiehamine Vs. Adhikari Appuhamillage Don
Yohanis Appuhamy alias Yohanis Adhikari and Another
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | share entitlement, title, grave error, nullity, re-trial | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1997 | Download |
| 2019-03-11 | CA/17/1999/F |
Vettivel Pillai Rajagopal Vs. Orient Holdings Limited
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | sale or a mortgage, clear and unambiguous documentary evidence, misrepresentation, sham transaction | Download | |
| 2019-03-11 | CA/REV/0955/2005 |
Akuretiya Gamage Nandawathie and Others Vs. Samuel Alexander Iddamalgoda (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Partition Judgment, Vesting of Title, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Statutory Determination, Gazette Notification, Agricultural Land, Statutory Lessee, Statutory Declaration | Land Reform Law, No. 1 of 1972 | Download |
| 2019-03-11 | CA/WRT/0383/2016 |
World Vision Lanka (Guarantee) Limited. Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and Others.
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | employer-employee relationship, EPF payments, refund, direct employment | Download | |
| 2019-03-11 | CA/1366/2000/F |
Galolu Kankanamlage Kirinelis Singho and Others Vs. Gannoru Kankanamalage
Sirisena and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | rei vindicatio, declaration of title, ejectment, damages, partition plan, identification of land, dominium, corpus | Primary Courts Procedure Act, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-03-11 | CA/0275/2014 |
Millage Sunil Fernando Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Murder, Conviction, Uncorroborated testimony, Single prosecution witness, Identification, Sufficiency of lighting, Evidentiary contradictions, Credible testimony | Constitution, Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-08 | CA/TAX/0025/2014 |
Young Men\'s Buddhist Association Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | definition of a \"company\", taxability of rental income, Tax exemption, Corporation vs Company, Statutory interpretation | Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011, Inland Revenue Act, No. 38 of 2000 (as amended), Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 (as amended), Companies Act, No. 7 of 2007, Young Men\'s Buddhist Association, Colombo Ordinance, No. 11 of 1927, | Download |
| 2019-03-08 | CA/PHC/0182/2006 |
W.W.Palis Vs. Subramanium Ranjith KUMAR and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Revisionary Jurisdiction, Forcible Dispossession, Possession, Exceptional Circumstances, Procedural Safeguards, Statutory Requirements | Primary Courts Procedure Act as amended | Download |
| 2019-03-08 | CA/PHC/0196/2014 |
Sinnapurage Harrison Vs. Sinnapurage Deepa Ranjani
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Land Possession Dispute, Revision Application, Actual Possession, Risk of Breach of Peace, Procedural Safeguards, Exceptional Circumstances | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-03-08 | CA/PHC/0176/2014 |
M.A. Weerasena Vs. Engineer P.K. Padmakeerthi,
Divisional Irrigation Director, Colombo Division
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Writ of Possession, Competent Authority, Ejectment Proceedings, Statutory Compliance, Jurisdictional Review, Application for Recovery of Possession, Occupier, Transfer of Government Quarters | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 as amended | Download |
| 2019-03-08 | CA/PHC/0150/2014 |
Lakruwan Sampath Vs. Engineer P.K. Padmakeerthi,
Divisional Irrigation Director, Colombo Division
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Ejectment, Vacant Possession, Judicial Review, Revision Proceedings, Competent Authority, Writ of Possession | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 as amended | Download |
| 2019-03-08 | CA/PHC/0030/2012 |
Attanayake Mudiyanselage Jayasinghe and Others Vs. S.M. Lalith Gunaseeli Senanayake and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Possession, Dispossession, Breach of Peace, Procedural Compliance, Court of Appeal Rules, Evidentiary Basis, Waiver | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Primary Courts Procedure Act, Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts established by Article 154P of the Constitution) Rules, 1988, The Evidence Ordinance, High Court of the Provinces Act of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-03-07 | CA/0060/2016 |
Athauda Ralalage Rukman Jayawardena Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Murder, Attempted robbery, Dealing with stolen property, Circumstantial evidence, Legal presumptions, Reasonable doubt, Acquittal | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-06 | CA/PHC/APN/0081/2018 |
Wanigarathna
Badalge Michel and Another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe J. | Bail, Exceptional circumstances, Heroin possession, Procedural defect, Statutory requirements, Prior convictions, Discretionary remedy | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended), Bail Act No. 30 of 1997, Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No 48 of 1979, | Download |
| 2019-03-06 | CA/0044/2014 |
The Attorney General Vs. Premasirige Duminda Lakshan Premasiri
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K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | suspended sentence, mandatory minimum custodial sentences, grave sexual abuse, rape, minor, mitigating factors, familial relationships, plea of guilt | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-03-05 | CA/WRT/0194/2016 |
Courtaulds Trading Company (Pvt) Limited. Vs. M.D.C. Amarathunga, The Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Employment Status, Independent Contractor, Employee, Technical Consultant, EPF and Gratuity, Control Test, Substance over Form, Employer-Employee Relationship | Download | |
| 2019-03-05 | CA/0224/2013 |
Waduwange Harold Shantha Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. | Murder, Conviction, Eyewitness, Forensic evidence, Adverse inference, Reasonable doubt, Fair trial | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-01 | CA/WRT/0049/2013 |
Kathirgamu Sivalogeswaran Vs. N.Vedanayagam, District Secretary, Mullaitivu.
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | post-conflict land resettlement, Article 33(f) of the Constitution, discrimination, procedural requirements, ethnic discrimination | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-01 | CA/PHC/0071/2014 |
Jayapalan Iruthayamarie Vs. Urban Development Authority
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Demolition Order, Gazetted Development Area, Unauthorized Construction, Procedural Challenges, Enforcement Measures | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 | Download |
| 2019-03-01 | CA/PHC/0105/2015 |
Manthrisinghe Devage Kusumawathi Vs. Aruna Sanjeewa J ayanada Godallawatta,
Divisional Secretary, Kolonna
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Deed of Gift, Historical Possession, State Land, Ejection, Valid Permit, Written Authority, Competent Authority, Summary Ejection Proceedings | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 (as amended) | Download |
| 2019-03-01 | CA/PHC/0001/2014 |
Taj Divisional Development Co-operative Society Vs. Secretary, Haputale Pradeshiya Sabha, Diyathalawa
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Demolition Order, Unauthorized Construction, Building Plan Approval, Statutory Procedure, Meeting Minutes, Legal Effect, Burden of Proof | Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978, Evidence Ordinance, Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 1 of 1987 | Download |
| 2019-03-01 | CA/PHC/0146/2013 |
Mrs. P.K. Thuduwage Vs. Engineer P.K. Padmakeerthi, Divisional Irrigation Director, Colombo Division
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Writ of Possession, Competency of Authority, Government Policy, Legitimate Expectation, Judicial Review, Ejectment Proceedings | Provisions of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 as amended | Download |
| 2019-03-01 | CA/PHC/0155/2010 |
The Galle Municipal Council and others Vs. Galle Festival (Guarantee) Limited
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Entertainment Tax, Tax Exemption, Resolution, Legitimate Expectation, Procedural Fairness, Revocation of Exemption | Constitution of the Republic of Sri Lanka, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No.19 of 1990, Companies Act No. 7 of 2007, Entertainment Tax Ordinance No. 12 of 1946 as amended | Download |
| 2019-03-01 | CA/PHC/APN/0147/2017 |
Alawaththa Kankanamage Nandasena Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Homagama and Others
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe J. | Bail, Revision Application, Charge Sheet, Heroin Trafficking, Legal Precedents, Exceptional Circumstances, Remand | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act (as amended), Bail Act, Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No 48 of 1979, Public Security Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-28 | CA/PHC/0017/2006 |
Abdul Lathiff Mohamed Anver and Another Vs. Provincial Revenue Commissioner Department of Provincial Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Stamp duty demand, Technical defect, Alternative administrative remedy, Not susceptible to certiorari | Finance Statute No. 08 of 1990 (North Western Province Finance Statute), Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990, Arbitration Act No. 11 of 1995 | Download |
| 2019-02-28 | CA/PHC/0223/2006 |
S.L.M. Naim Vs. Mohammed Naina Marikkar Haseeb and Another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Defective affidavit, Interlocutory order, No right of appeal, Inappropriate remedy | Primary Courts Procedure Act, Constitution, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-02-27 | CA/0358/1999/F |
Mohamed Ismail Mohamed Sabri and others Vs. Abuthalibu Sithy Sarena (Deceased) and others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Validity of English Plaint, Article 24(1) of the Constitution, Maintainability of the action, Preliminary Objections | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-02-27 | CA/0628/1999/F |
Jayasinghage Paul Condred Ravindra Perera and Others Vs. Panambarage Alfred Chandana Fonseka and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Title and Ejectment, Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance, Adverse possession, A declaration of title | Prescription Ordinance, No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2019-02-27 | CA/0192/2017 |
Jayasenage Janaka Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Inadequate Circumstantial Evidence, Mere doubt or suspicious conduct, Warrant of an acquittal, Failure to Establish Corpus Delicti | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-27 | CA/0005/2018 |
Abdul Azeez Mohamed Ishaq Vs. Rafeeda Banu
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Leave to Appeal, Sections 44, 60, and 62(1) of Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act, Intervention at interlocutory stage, Abuse of process | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act No.13 of 1951 (as amended), | Download |
| 2019-02-26 | CA/PHC/APN/0115/2018 |
Sunil Sumanawansha Amarathunga Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Bail after Conviction, Factors for bail, Judicial Discretion, Revisionary Jurisdiction | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Bail Act No.30 of 1997, Administration of Justice Law | Download |
| 2019-02-26 | CA/PHC/APN/0115/2018 |
Sunil Sumanawansha Amarathunga Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K.Wickremasinghe, J. | Bail After Conviction, Judicial Discretion, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Potential delays in the appeal process | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance, Bail Act No.30 of 1997, Administration of Justice Law | Download |
| 2019-02-22 | CA/0133/2017 |
Ranaweerage Thusitha Kumara Ranaweera alias Chuti Mama vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Section 354 of the Penal Code, Kidnapping from lawful guardianship, Grave sexual abuse, Insufficient evidence, Burden of proof, alibi defense | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-02-22 | CA/PHC/0079/2012 |
Thalduwa Lekam Gamaralalage Seelawathi and Another Vs. J.C.M. Priyadarshani
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | State land, Exceptional circumstances, Section 9(1) of State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Competent Authority, Misconception about the jurisdiction | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 (as amended), Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-21 | CA/0114/2015 |
Wahumpurage Wasantha Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Misdirection of the jury, Substantial miscarriage of justice, Warrant of an acquittal, Section 243 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-02-21 | CA/PHC/0112/2013 |
Mohamad Casimge Mohamad Thasleem Vs. Range Forest Officer, Galgamuwa and Another
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Legality of vehicle confiscation, No exceptional circumstances, Balance of probability, Reasonable precautions, Section 40(1) of the Forest Ordinance | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Forest Ordinance, Amendment Act No. 65 of 2009 to the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-21 | CA/WRT/0326/2013 |
Sellappulige Ravinda Susantha De Rosa Vs. Divisional Secretary, Thamankaduwa and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Succession, Validity of Nominations, Widow\'s Rights and Limitations, Effect of Grant Issuance, Administrative Registration | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-15 | CA/0257-0258/2015 |
Sinha Mathan Sathyanathan and Payagala Sunil Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Convictions for Murder and Robbery, Credibility of the prosecution’s evidence, Section 27 of Evidence Ordinance | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-15 | CA/0100/2015 |
Jayamanna Mohottige Jagath Priyantha alias Chooti and Another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Attempted murder, Identification of the accused, Eyewitness testimony, Sufficiency of evidence, Possession of heroin, Trafficking of heroin, Chain of custody, Prosecution evidence | Download | |
| 2019-02-15 | CA/TAX/0016/2014 |
ACL Cables Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Department
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Stamp Duty on Bonus Shares, Valuation for Stamp Duty, Liability for Payment, Par Value vs. Market Value, Per Incuriam Doctrine | Tax Appeals Commission Act No.23 of 2011, Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act No.12 of 2006, Stamp Duty Act No.43 of 1982, Inland Revenue Act No.38 of 2000, Companies Act No.7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2019-02-15 | CA/PHC/0106/2013 |
Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Muthubanda Ratnayake Vs. Herath Mudiyanselage Wijesiri Pathirana
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Scope of Inquiry, Section 9 of State Lands Act, title of the State land, prescriptive title | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-02-14 | CA/PHC/0159/2010 |
Tissa Abeywickrama (President), Badulla Sports Club and Another Vs. Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Tissa
Bandara Hathiyaldeniya,
Commissioner of Local Government, Badulla and Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Order of ejectment, A valid permit, Possession of the State land, Competent Authority, Statutory procedure | Constitution of the Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 (as amended), | Download |
| 2019-02-14 | CA/PHC/0223/2009 |
S. Usaandan (deceased) Vs. Urban Development Authority and Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | A demolition order, Requisite permit, Lack of authorization, No evidence of compliance | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19/1990, Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 as amended | Download |
| 2019-02-14 | CA/WRT/0494/2011 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Herath Senarathne Bandara Vs. The Divisional Secretary, Lankapura, Thalpotha and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | succession, nomination, delay, laches, statutory requirements, judicial review, administrative decisions, lawful succession, entitlement | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-14 | CA/WRT/0689/2011 |
Lt. Cdr. Samantha Pushpakumara Pathirage Vs. Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera, The Commander of the Navy and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Court Martial Proceedings, Procurement Irregularities, Accomplice Evidence, Irrationality, Futility of Writ | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Navy Act, Evidence Ordinance, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-02-13 | CA/WRT/0285/2017 |
B. Deniswaran Vs. Hon. Justice C.V. Wingneswaran Chief Minister, Northern Province and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Contempt of Court, Inherent Power, Procedural Rules, Judicial Practice, Preliminary Objection, Tamil Translation | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Courts Ordinance No.1 of 1889, Court of Appeal Act No. 44 of 1971, Administration of Justice Law No. 44 of 1973 | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/PHC/0054/2003 |
S. Manivannan and others vs. Bernard Kurukuladhithya
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Rule 4(1) of the 1988 Rules, Necessary Parties, Procedural Defect, Proxy Requirement, Non-compliance with procedural rules | The Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts) Rules 1988, Constitution, Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/TAX/0011/2017 |
Squire Mech Engineering (Pvt) Ltd vs The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | VAT Exemption Claim, Lack of Ministerial Approval, Section 10 of the TAC Act, Exempt Activities | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 (as amended), Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 (as amended), Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002, Inland Revenue Act No. 38 of 2000, Income Tax Ordinance, Interpretation Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/PHC/0147/2014 |
Jayaseeli Gunaweera Vs. Puwanes Gunaweera
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | land dispute, possession, revisionary intervention, affidavits, forcible dispossession, subject matter, exceptional circumstances. | Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/PHC/APN/0044/2018 |
Milan Mayuranga Wedamesthri Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K.Wickremasinghe, J. | Lack of exceptional circumstances, Bail pending an appeal, Revisionary Jurisdiction | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Penal Code, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/TAX/0010/2018 |
Access International (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Repealed legislation, Transitional provisions, Appellate procedure, Notice of appeal, Incompetent appeal, Vested procedural rights | Inland Revenue Act No.24 of 2017, Inland Revenue Act No.10 of 2006, Tax Appeals Commission (Amendment) Act No.20 of 2013, Tax Appeals Commission Act No.23 of 2011 as amended (TAC Act), Interpretation Ordinance, Waste Lands Ordinance No.1 of 1897, Land Settlement Ordinance, Workmen\'s Compensation Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/TAX/0011/2018 |
Access International (Private) Limited Vs. Mr. Ivan Dissanayake,
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Transitional Provisions, Statutory Transition, Procedural Rights, Notice of Appeal, Competent Appeal | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017, Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 (as amended), Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 as amended, Interpretation Ordinance, Land Settlement Ordinance, Waste Lands Ordinance No. 1 of 1897, Workmen\'s Compensation Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/1224/1998 (F) |
Nethanial Soloman Vs. Ranjith Rmyasiri Uduwela
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz,j. | Section 189 and Section 839 of the Civil Procedure Code, clerical mistakes, procedural integrity, unintentional errors | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/WRT/0423/2016 |
Gammeda Liyanage Vijitha Perera and Others Vs. Subasadaka ha Awamangalyadhara Samithiya and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | permission for construction, futility of issuing a mandamus, inanimate office | Constitution, Urban Development Authority Law, No.41 of 1978, Urban Development Authority Planning and Building Regulations | Download |
| 2019-02-11 | CA/0735/1999 (F) |
The Attorney General Vs. Euro Finance Enterprises S.A.
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Balance Sum, High Court, Admiralty Account, Misappropriation, Recovery of Funds, State Liability, Unjust Enrichment | Civil Procedure Code, Admiralty Regulations, Admiralty Act | Download |
| 2019-02-11 | CA/1344/2000 (F) |
M.K. Nimalasena (Deceased) and Others Vs. Edwin Wickramarachchi (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | consideration, beneficial interest, partition, constructive trust, acquiescence | Trust Ordinance No. 9 of 1917 as amended | Download |
| 2019-02-08 | CA/PHC/APN/0155/2016 |
Matale Multi-Purpose Cooperative
Society Ltd. Vs. B.N. Rathnayake and Others
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Hon. K.K.Wickremasinghe, J. | finality of an administrative decision, Section 60(2) of the Cooperative Societies Statute, no exceptional circumstances, writ of Mandamus | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Cooperative Society By-laws, Cooperative Societies Statute of the Central Provincial Council, No. 10 of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-02-06 | CA/PHC/0054/2010 |
W.M.Piyasena Vs. H.M.M.U.B. Samarakoon,
Assistant Commissioner, Agrarian Development and others
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Lack of Exceptional Circumstances, eviction, tenant cultivators, ministerial act, statutory interpretation | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Agrarian Development Act No.46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2019-02-05 | CA/WRT/0332/2016 |
Dompe Shanthivihari Thero Vs. W.M.A. Karunarathna Divisional Secretary,
Lankapura and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Place of Worship, Legal Right, Locus Standi, Administrative Discretion, Upasampada Bhikshu | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Development Ordinance, Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance No.19 of 1931 | Download |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/0407/2017 |
Ragamunige Kularatne alias Ananda alias Punchi Malli vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Validity of the conviction and sentence, Lesser culpability, Voluntary intoxication, Murderous intention | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/PHC/0117/2005 |
Upali Kurukulasooriya Vs. Chairman, National Housing Development Authority
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Preliminary Objections, Relevant Factors, Order of ejectment, A valid permit, Possession of the State land | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (as amended), Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 as amended, | Download |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/PHC/APN/0121/2014 |
U.A.W. Munaweera Vs. Harsha Udaya Kumara Jayaweera and Others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Section 214(1) Pradeshiya Sabha Act, civil actions, criminal prosecutions, notice requirement, statutory interpretation, legislative intent | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts established by Article 154 P of the Constitution) Rules 1988, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code, Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of 1987 | Download |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/PHC/APN/0046/2017 |
Warnakulasuriya Alagappage Lesley Ranjith Fernando Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K.Wickremasinghe, J. | culpable homicide and hurt, petitioner\'s mental health, delay in filing a revision application, revisionary powers | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/TAX/0003/2013 |
CEI Plastics Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Time Bar Objection, Section 163(5)(a) of the Inland Revenue Act, Deductibility of Interest Expense, Business Classification | Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006, Finance Act No. 5 of 2005, Inland Revenue Act, No. 38 of 2000, Income Tax Ordinance, Tea Propaganda Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-31 | CA/0789/1997(F) |
Namalgamuwage Tillekeratne and another v. P. Babanona and another
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Land identification, Interpretation of deeds, Partition actions, Prescriptive title | Download | |
| 2019-01-31 | CA/0793/1996(F) |
Magdon Ismail Magdon Moorcy (Deceased) Vs. Mohammed Faleel Mohamed
Nafaiz and others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition action, Exclusive possession, Prescriptive title, Prescription Ordinance, Adverse possession, Onus of proof, Demarcation of boundaries | Download | |
| 2019-01-31 | CA/WRT/0069/2013 |
A.M. Podihamine Vs. T.P.A. Hemakumara and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | State Land, Unauthorized Possession, Quit Notice and Ejectment, Legitimate Expectation, Statutory Authority, Judicial Review, Unlawful Transfer | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, Land Development Ordinance, Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-01-30 | CA/0071/1997(F) |
H. M. Bandara Menika and others Vs. N. M. Punji Banda and others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition, Land, Inheritance, Appeal, Retrial, Evidence, Appellate stage, New factual arguments, Pure questions of law, Precedents | Download | |
| 2019-01-30 | CA/WRT/0217/2016 |
Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC Vs. S.P.K. Bodhimana and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Section 10(1)(b) of Land Acquisition Act, Divisional Secretary, Disputed compensation, claims, Writ of mandamus, Statutory duty, Compulsory acquisition, Compensation payment | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Acquisition Act, No.9 of 1950 as amended, Land Acquisition Act, No.9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2019-01-29 | CA/PHC/0138/2014 |
Wickramarachchi Appuhamilage Ashoka Priyantha vs Officer-in-charge, Police Station, Malwathuhiripitiya and Others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe J. | Confiscation Order, Weight of the evidence, Exceptional circumstances, Interpretation of the authorities | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Forest Ordinance (as amended), Code of Criminal Procedure, Forest (Amendment) Act No. 65 of 2009, Animals Act | Download |
| 2019-01-28 | CA/WRT/0117/2016 |
Samaraweera Mudalige Deeksha and Senika Wijegunarathna v. Chairman, Urban Development Authority and another
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Notice to Quit, Clear title, State ownership, Discretionary relief, Utmost good faith, Legitimate title, Presidential grant | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979, as amended, State Lands Ordinance, No. 8 of 1947, as amended, Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act, No.7 of 1969, as amended | Download |
| 2019-01-28 | CA/WRT/0322/2014 |
Kandegedara Sanjaya Darmasiri and 5 Others vs. M.A.S. Weerasinghe and 120 Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Article 61A of the Constitution, Scheme of Recruitment, Ouster Clause, Delegated Authority, Fundamental Rights Jurisdiction | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Procedural Rules of the Public Service Commission published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 1589/30 dated 20.02.2009, Gazette Extraordinary No. 1733/52 dated 25.11.2011 | Download |
| 2019-01-28 | CA/RI/0019/2014 |
Kurundeniye Seyath Elle Kaduelle Gedera Mangala Kulatilaka Vs. M. M. Priyankara Lashal Kumara
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Declaration of Title, Possession, Power of Attorney, Transfer, Petitioner, Revision, Restitutio in Integrum, Locus Standi | Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Civil Procedure Code, Supreme Court Rules, Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895, Partition Law | Download |
| 2019-01-28 | CA/285/2017 |
Dodangoda Kumarage Ranjan Dias Kumara v. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Rape, Conviction, Sentencing, Evidence, Medical findings, Prosecutrix\'s testimony, Credibility, | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-01-28 | CA/15/2016 |
Karandeniya Mahadurage
Karunathilake Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Attempted Murder, Intent, Witness Testimony, Proximity and Equivocality Tests, Legal Basis for Appeal | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-01-25 | CA/PHC/0093/2014 |
Industrial Development Board and Another vs M. Chandrakumar
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Ejectment, Quit notice, Land identification, Revisionary jurisdiction, Writ jurisdiction, Statutory framework, Burden of proof, Permit | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 as amended | Download |
| 2019-01-25 | CA/1043/97(F) |
Ubesin Patabedige Leelawathie Vs. Aluthgama Guruge VioletUbesin Patabedige Leelawathie vs Aluthgama Guruge Violet and Others
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor J. | Partition action, Pedigree, Shares, Title, Evidence Ordinance, Section 110, Evidentiary requirements | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-25 | CA/PHC/APN/105/2015 |
Paul Newman Wijeyarathne and others Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Validity of certificate, Proof of payment, Employer identification, Jurisdiction, Factual defences, Contractual defences, Statutory scheme, Exceptional circumstances | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Wages Board Ordinance as amended, Employees\' Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 as amended (EPF Act) | Download |
| 2019-01-24 | CA/RI/0297/2011 |
Ceylinco Leasing Corporation Limited Vs. K.M.C. Wijewardena
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Misconceived Application for Restitution, Redundant Application, Harassment of Respondent, Dismissal of Application with Costs, Procedural Integrity, Judicial Efficiency, Duplication of Court Processes | Download | |
| 2019-01-23 | CA/TAX/0009/2015 |
Uni-Grand Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. v. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Economic Service Charge (ESC), Agency, Statutory Interpretation, Tax Appeals Commission\'s Duty, Liability of Agent | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Finance Act No. 11 of 2004, Inland Revenue Act No. 38 of 2000, Income Tax Ordinance No. 2 of 1938 | Download |
| 2019-01-23 | CA/WRIT/0693/2007 |
Olam International Limited Vs. P. Saman Silva and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Customs Ordinance, Section 27, Section 154, Automatic forfeiture, Goods forfeiture | Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-22 | CA/PHC/0197/2013 |
Samarasinghege Dharmasena Vs. W.P. Wanigasinghe,
Area Forest Officer, Balangoda and Another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe J. | Principle of Probability, Equitability of Judgment, Erroneous Findings, Confiscation Order, irremediable damage | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Forest Ordinance (as amended), | Download |
| 2019-01-22 | CA/0423/2000/F |
Leelawathie de Zoysa (deceased) Vs. Pettagam Dayawathie de Silva
(deceased) and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Prescriptive title, Adverse possession, Leave and licence, Documentary evidence, Exclusive possession, Overt possession, Continuous occupation | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-22 | CA/0594/1996/F |
Sirimevan Wanshanatha Sooriya Bandara Vs. Jayaweera Arachchige
Pushpawathie and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Deed of gift, Acceptance, Minors, Deed of revocation, Irrevocability, Kandyan Law, Common law, Roman-Dutch Law, Presumption of acceptance, Void ab initio. | Revocation of Irrevocable Deeds of Gift on the Ground of Gross Ingratitude Act, No. 5 of 2017, Kandyan Law, | Download |
| 2019-01-21 | CA/0891/2000/F |
E. Kalyanawathie and others Vs. Pesharatne Patakara Gedera Wijesiri and another
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Root of Title, Partition Law, Prescriptive Title (Adverse Possession), Pedigree Disclosure and Necessary Parties, Proceedings in Rem | Waste Lands Ordinance, Ordinance relating to Claims to Forest, Chena, Waste and Unoccupied Lands, No. 1 of 1897, Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 (as amended) | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/1171/1998/F |
A.G. Upali Hemachandra Vs. Wilkin Dias Abeygunawardena (Deceased)
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Prescriptive Title, Paper Title, Necessary Party, Prescription Ordinance (Section 3), Adverse Possession, Plan Identification | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/PHC/0050/2014 |
Visvanadan Wimalanadan and another vs. Sellaiyya Rajendran and another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Entitlement to possession, Dispossession, Section 66 and 68 of PCP Act, Statutory requirements, Evidentiary threshold, Physical possession | Primary Courts Procedure Act, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/0417/1998/F |
Mohamed Sanoon Fouzul Rezvi and others Vs. Mohamed Salih Saffiya Umma and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Prescriptive Title, Trust, Adverse Possession, Permissive Possession, Vagueness of Claim, Procedural Impropriety, Contradictory Findings | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/WRT/35/2013 |
Kapila Chandima Gunaratne, Vs. Chairman, Boralesgamuwa Urban Council and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Building plan cancellation, Demolition of boundary wall, Local authority, Judicial review, Administrative law, Drainage | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/PHC/78/2006 |
Sath Kumara Mudiyanselage Ranjith Priyantha Sath Kumara Vs. Headquarters Inspector of Police, Police Station, Pitigala and Another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Land dispute, Section 66 and 68 of PCP Act, Actual possession, Forcible dispossession, Revisionary intervention | Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/366/2000(F) |
Rev. Pattiyawala Seevali Thero Vs. Rev. Kanumuldeniye Upali Thero
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Pupillary succession, Abandonment of Incumbency, Rightful Incumbency, Buddhist Ecclesiastical Law | The Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance of 1931 | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/280-281/2013 |
Kosgodage Jayasiri Pushpakumara and Another v. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Conspiracy to murder, Abetment of murder, Common intention, Eyewitness testimony, Medical evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/WRT/0175/2016 |
K. Balasubramaniam Vs. Chulananda Perera and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Misclassification, Penalty, Absence of official Commodity Classification, Fair hearing, Denial of legal representation, Refund of penalty | Customs Ordinance, No. 17 of 1869, as amended | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/WRT/0376/2015 |
Ven. Prof. Muwaetagama Gnanananda Thero v. Bhikku University of Sri Lanka and 31 Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Statutory qualifications, Postgraduate credentials, Buddhist Studies, Oriental languages, Appointing authority, Judicial review, Legality, Academic merits | Buddhasravaka Bikku University Act, No. 26 of 1996, as amended by Act No. 15 of 2012 | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/0648/1999/F |
Kudarallalage Seela Pemalatha and another Vs. Kudarallalage Jayawardena and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Dismissal for Non-Appearance, Res Judicata, Civil Procedure Code Section 87, Partition Action, Abuse of Process, Positive Bar, Ulterior Motive | Civil Procedure Code, Partition Ordinance, Civil Procedure Code as amended | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/WRT/0441/2015 |
Thelge Chandrasiri Peiris Vs. Commissioner of Title Settlement and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Section 14 Determinations, Certificates of Title, Writ of Certiorari, Prejudice to Rights, Alternative Remedy, Ultra Vires, Statutory Appeal, Discretionary Remedy | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Registration of Title Act, No. 21 of 1998 | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/0472/1997(F) |
Mary Agnus Philomina Seneviratne Vs. W. J. P. Shirantha de Zoysa
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Declaration of Title, Prescriptive Title, Burden of Proof, Admissibility of Secondary Evidence, Adverse Possession, Misdirection on Burden of Proof | Prescription Ordinance, No. 02 of 1889, Evidence Ordinance, | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/PHC/184/2016 |
Subasingha Arachchige Pushpa Chandralatha vs. Wickramachchige Susantha Chandrasiri and Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Procedural defects, Party naming, Proxy description, Incomplete prayers, Curable defects, Substantive justice, Preliminary objections, Unauthorized construction, Demolition order | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, The Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 as amended | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/PHC/217/2011 |
Swarna Buddhi Pieris vs. Victor Warnakulasooriya
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Section 28A(3) of UDA Act, Development Plan, Unauthorized construction, Enforcement actions, Statutory notice, Demolition | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 as amended, The Urban Councils Ordinance No. 61 of 1939 | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/PHC/48/2014 |
Commissioner of Local Government - Central Province Vs. Matiwala Kumbure Rajapakshe
Gedara Chandrasena
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Ejectment order, Prescriptive title, Valid State authority, Statutory interpretation, Long-term possession | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 as amended, | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/PHC/58/2014 |
The University of Peradeniya Vs. Herath Disawage Lalitha
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Eviction order, Unlawful occupation, State land, Competent Authority, Valid permit | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, | Download |
| 2019-01-14 | CA/0440/2000/F |
E.M. Sumanadasa Vs. R.M. Gunasekera
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Exclusion of land lot, Appellate review limitations, New claims at appellate stage | Download | |
| 2019-01-14 | CA/0623/1998/F |
Hettiarachchige Don Titus Joseph Appuhamy and another Vs. Halahakoonge Dona Karalina and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Partition Law, Corpus, Prescription, Court Commissioner, Preliminary Plan, Appeal dismissal, Section 772, Evidentiary value of commission reports | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-01-14 | CA/WRT/254/2014 |
Senanayake Arachchilage
Lionel Kithsiri Vs. People’s Bank and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Property Acquisition, Section 71 of the Finance Act, Procedural Compliance, Legislative Repeal | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The Finance Act No. 11 of 1963 (as amended) The Finance and Ceylon State Mortgage Bank (Amendment) Act No. 16 of 1973 | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/0355-0357/2017 |
Pahala Polgasdeniya Mudiyanselage Ajith Karunaratne and Others vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Section 146 of the Penal Code, Inconsistencies in prosecution witnesses\' evidence, presumption of innocence | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/0095/2017 |
Kamani Manjula Ponnamperuma Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Inconsistencies in Dying Declarations, Multiple Weapons, Infirmities in the evidence, Defense of alibi | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/TAX/03/2017 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Dr. S.S.L. Perera
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Tax Appeals Commission, Questions of law, Audi alteram partem, Tax assessment, Statutory interpretation, Procedural fairness | The Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 as amended by Act No. 20 of 2013, The Income Tax Ordinance No. 2 of 1932 | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/PHC/104/2011 |
Bawa Abubacker Vs. Herath Mudiyanselage Duminda Udayangana and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Dispute affecting land, Possession Metal quarry, Obstruction, Statutory jurisdiction, Use and occupation of land | The Primary Courts Procedure Act, Administration of Justice Law, No. 44 of 1973 | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/PHC/71/2009 |
A. Yasomanike Vs. Registrar/Commissioner, Department of Co-operative Development,
Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council and Others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Judicial Review, Arbitral Decisions, Financial Shortfall, Documentary Evidence, \"No Evidence\" Rule | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The Cooperative Society Law No. 5 of 1972 | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/329/2012 |
K. Piyadasa de Silva Vs. Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Section 23A(3) of the Bribery Act, Disproportionate Assets, Unexplained Wealth, Burden of Proof, Reasonable Investigation | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Bribery Act | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/PHC/166/2012 |
Mohemed Abdulla Ahamed Mohideen Vs. Ranminipura Dewage Sudath Rohitha
Vishwakula and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Section 66 of the PCP Act, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Exceptional Circumstances, Procedural Lapses, Land Possession, | The Constitution of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Primary Courts Procedure Act, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 10 of 1996, Arbitration Act No. 11 of 1995 | Download |
| 2019-01-10 | CA/1130/1999(F) |
Pallage Arachchillage Yathindra
Gunaratne and others Vs. Pallege Arachchillage
Sumanasekera and others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition Action, Interlocutory Order, Final Judgment, Leave to Appeal, Partition Law, Dispossession, Lack of Possession, Procedural Defects, Incompetent Appeal | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 as amended, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-01-10 | CA/0401/1995 (F) |
W. K. D. Wijesinghe Vs. K. K. D. Champa Samanmali Gunathilake and 3 others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Right of way, Northern boundary, Servitude, Prescription, Exclusive right, Partition action, Maliciously deprive | Download | |
| 2019-01-10 | CA/PHC/APN/10/2018 |
Rajapaksha Pathiranalage Maithripala Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K.Wickremasinghe J. | Grave sexual abuse, Suspended Sentence, Penal Code Section 365B(2)(b), Per Incuriam, Sentencing Discretion, Mitigation, Statutory Minimum Sentence | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Penal Code (as amended), Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 (as amended by Act No.47 of 1999) | Download |
| 2019-01-09 | CA/RI/0021/2018 |
Jayasinghe Mudiyanselage Ariyawathi and Others vs Kehelwala Gamaralalage Nimal Padmabandu and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Revision, Restitutio in integrum, Dismissal for non-prosecution, Partition Law, interlocutory decree, Allocation of shares, Substitution of plaintiff, Prescriptive rights | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 (as amended), Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-01-08 | CA/WRT/0192/2015 |
Methodist Trust Association of Ceylon v. Divisional Director of Education of Galle and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Divesting Order, Public Officers, Procedural Objections, Substantive Justice, Official Designation, Vestiture, Divestiture, Cessation of Operations, Public Use, Juristic Person, Natural Person | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Supplementary Provisions) Act, No. 8 of 1961, Emergency (Universities) Regulations No. 1 of 1983, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules of 1990, University Act | Download |
| 2019-01-08 | CA/WRT/0230/2016 |
Wickramathanthrige Viraj Amanda Wickramasinghe vs Minister of Education and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Eligibility Criteria, Unreliable Documents, Natural Persons, Appellate Procedural Rules, Pre-Service Professional Course Administrative Decisions | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules of 1990, University Act, Emergency Regulation | Download |
| 2019-01-08 | CA/LA/219/2005 |
Mawathage Sita De Silva and Another Vs. Shivanthimala De Silva
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Testamentary proceedings, Intervention, Title to property, Rei vindicatio action, Multiplicity of suits, Conflicting judgments, Civil Procedure Code (Section 754(2)) | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-01-07 | CA/0412/1995/F |
K.A. Chandradasa Vs. J.M.S. Bandarawathie Jayasinghe and Others
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Hon. A·H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Jurisdictional Defect, Improper Preclusion, Late Interventions, Non-Compliance | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977, Registration of Documents Ordinance, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-07 | CA/24/1999 (F) |
Adikari Mudiyanselage Dingiri Amma Vs. Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage Abeyrathne and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz,J. | Partition, Prescription, Possession, Shares, Allotment, Preliminary plan, Section 25(2), Interlocutory decree, adamnum absque injuria | The Partition Law No.21 of 1977, The Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-07 | CA/581/99(F) |
People’s Bank and Others Vs. Wickramasinghe Mudiyanselage
Bisso Menike (Deceased) and Another
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Rei vindicatio, Section 71, 72, 73 of the Finance Act, Title to property, Conditional Transfer, Gift | The Finance Act No. 11 of 1963, The Registration of Documents Ordinance, The Finance and Ceylon State Mortgage Bank (Amendment) Act (No. 16 of 1973) | Download |
| 2018-12-28 | CA/0408/2000 (F) |
Krissy Bologna and others vs Paliya Ralalage Don Laus Almeda and others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Partition action, Identity of corpus, Fresh trial | Section 187 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-12-14 | CA/0937/1997 (F) |
Hewamanage Orlina and others vs S. P. Gunawardane and others
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition action, Pedigree and title, Evidence of witnesses | Download | |
| 2018-12-14 | TAX/0002/2016 |
United Motors Lanka PLC vs Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Tax assessment, Time barred, Nation Building Tax | Sections 26(1)(I)(iii), 106(1), 163(5)(a), 170, and 212 of the Inland Revenue Act; Sections 2 and 3(1) of the Nation Building Tax Act | Download |
| 2018-12-14 | TAX/0013/2017 |
Sathosa Motors PLC vs Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Tax assessment, Time barred, Nation Building Tax | Sections 26(1)(I)(iii), 106(1), 163(5)(a), and 170 of the Inland Revenue Act; Sections 2(1) and 3(1) of the Nation Building Tax Act | Download |
| 2018-12-14 | TAX/0014/2017 |
Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC vs Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Tax assessment, Time barred, Nation Building Tax | Sections 26(1)(I)(iii), 106(1), 163(5)(a), 165(14), and 170 of the Inland Revenue Act; Nation Building Tax Act | Download |
| 2018-12-14 | CA/0425/2000 (F) |
Jalin Pedi Durayalage Manuel (Deceased) and another vs. R.W. Pina alias Pinhamy and others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Res Judicata, Declaration of title, Cause of action | Section 207 of Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-12-14 | CA/0811/2000 (F) |
Binthi Ruwaiza vs. Anthony Muththu Anthony Amma
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Ejectment, Overholding lessee, Rent Act | Rent Act, No.7 of 1972 | Download |
| 2018-12-13 | CA/0267/2017 |
Weerahannadeege Sunil Ranjith Ferrnando vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Heroin trafficking, Weight disparity, Dock statement | Sections 54 A (b) and 54 A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Section 336 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-12-13 | PHC/0131/2010 |
P. Dona Padmaseeli vs N.D. Dixon and others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Order of ejectment, State land, Legitimate expectation | Section 9 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 5(1) of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act; Section 19(e) of the UDA Act | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | CA/0262/1996 (F) |
B. Munasinghe and others vs Keragala Arachchige Lilian
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | Rent Action, Sub-letting, Ejectment | Section 10(1) of the Rent Act No 7 of 1972 | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | CA/0450/2000 (F) |
Indu Nilmini Urmila Ethapane vs Nihal Indrajith Ethapane
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Deed of sale, Outstanding consideration, Parol evidence | Sections 58, 92, and 134 of the Evidence Ordinance; Prevention of Frauds Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | CA/0272/2013 |
Nawaratne Mudiyanselage Edward Saman Kumara vs Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | Bribery, Maintainability of appeal, Preliminary objection | Sections 19(b), 19(c), and 29 of the Bribery Act; Rules 4 and 28 of the Supreme Court Rules of 1990 | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | CA/0298/2012 |
Roshan Gallage vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | Murder, Identification parade, Dock statement | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act; Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | WRT/0345/2012 |
Jayantha Perera Bogodage vs D S P Senaratne
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Writ mandates, Certified copies, Evidential value | Article 140 of the Constitution; Rule 3 (1) (a) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | PHC/0284/2006 |
Surasinghe Arachchige Mallika Kumudini vs M.A. Sriyamalini
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Land Development Ordinance, Possession, Revision | Article 154P(3) of the Constitution; Sections 66(1)(b), 68(1), and 68(3) of the Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | PHC/0097/2008 |
Rahamathulla Abdul Rahuman vs Mohamed Niyas Naushard and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Primary Courts Procedure, Possession of shops, Revision | Articles 138 and 154P(6) of the Constitution; Sections 66(1)(a)(i), 67(3), 68(1), and 72 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-12-11 | CA/0145-0146/2013 |
Galmankada Dewage Nimal Jayasuriya and another vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A. L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Abduction, Rape, Unlawful assembly | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code; Sections 32, 140, 146, 357, and 364(2) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-12-11 | PHC/0105/2014 |
M.N. Bandula Mohotti and another vs D.R.S.M. Handalage
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Appeal from order, Connected cases, bound by judgment | Article 154 (P)(6) and 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-12-11 | PHC/0112/2015 |
Deputy Commissioner of Labor and another vs D.R.C.M. Handalage
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Appeal from order, Connected cases, bound by judgment | Article 154 (P)(6) and 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-12-10 | CA/0245-0247/2016 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Ranjith Bandara and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder conviction, murderous intention, common intention | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15/1979; Sections 32, 293, and 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-12-10 | CA/0732/2000 (F) |
Manannelage Kirisanda (Deceased) and another Vs. Manannelage Sirimala and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition action, Pedigree, Sole ownership | Section 32 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-12-10 | CA/0149/2000 (F) |
H.D.R.T. Dharmawardhene and others vs Rajapaksha Arachchige Sanjeewa Subash Rajapaksha
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Hon. A. H. M. D. Nawaz, J. | Right of way of necessity, Res judicata, Vehicular passage | Download | |
| 2018-12-10 | CA/0787/1991 (F) |
Mohamed Ashrak vs Noel Lasantha Wickremasinghe
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | Ejectment, Arrears of rent, Subletting | Download | |
| 2018-12-07 | CA/1361/1999 (F) |
Waligamage Hemalatha and another vs G. G. M. Jemis de Silva (Deceased) and others
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | Revocation, Deed of Gift, Prescriptive title | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance Act No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2018-12-07 | CA/0904/1999 (F) |
Suduhakuruge Siyadoris vs Rajapaksha Kodikarage Samaneris Wijeratne and others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Partition action, Devolution of title, Nindagama land | Nindagama Land Act No. 30 of 1968 | Download |
| 2018-12-07 | CA/0001/2017 |
Patabendi Madummage Gayan and others vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder, Unlawful assembly, Common intention | Section 11(1) of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No.19/1990; Section 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-12-07 | CA/0174/2017 |
Kasadoruge Dulip Sanjeewa vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A. L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Murder, Identification, Dying declaration | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act; Sections 3, 27, and 32(1) of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-12-07 | CA/0188/2011 |
Abeygunasekera Wejewantha Sirisena vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder conviction, Dying declaration, Culpable homicide | Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979; Sections 3, 32(1), and 114 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-12-07 | PHC/0085/2007 |
Kankanachchi Kankanamge Champa Wilasini and another vs Abesinghe Kodippili Mahavidana Muhandiramge Erdele Senarath and another
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Primary Court Procedure, right of way, Revisionary powers | Sections 66(1)(a), 68, and 69(2) of the Primary Court Procedure Act; Section 83 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-12-04 | CA/0877/1998 (F) |
Domingo Hewage Premachandra (Deceased) vs Kankanamge Don Titus Dharmaratne and others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Partition case, Proof of deed, Birth certificate | Sections 23, 25, and 68 of the Partition Law; Section 79 of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 772(1) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-12-04 | CA/0549/2000 (F) |
Kodippili Thanthirige Sugath vs Kodippili Arachchige Piyasena and others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Partition action, Res judicata, Prescriptive title | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871 | Download |
| 2018-12-03 | CA/0295/1999 (F) |
P. Ivan Sidney Wijesekara and others Vs. D. R. Ananda Jinasena
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | Preliminary Objection, Notice of Appeal, signature | Sections 755(1), 754(4), and 759(2) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-12-03 | CA/0963/1997 (F) |
Sooriyaguptha Karunaratne Bandaranayake and another vs Hennaka Mudiyanselage Wijenayaka Ikriwaththa and another
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition action, Prescriptive title, Adverse possession | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance Act No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2018-09-28 | CA/0339/1999 |
Yoda Pedige Somarathne (Substituted) and Another Vs. Hewayalage Nandawathei and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition, Corpus Dispute, Preliminary Plan, Investigate Title | Section 48(1) of the Partition Act | Download |
| 2018-09-28 | CA/0185/2016 |
Chaminda Jeewan Ratnayake Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Illegal Possession, Automatic Firearm, T 56, Chain of Production, Probability | Sections 2, 22(1), 22(3) of the Firearms Ordinance No. 33 of 1916; Sections 331(1), 200(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-09-28 | CA/0282/2012 |
Mohamed Aliyar Farook alias Gafoor Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J | Forged Notes, Counterfeit Currency, Possession, Chain of Evidence, Sentence Enhancement | Section 478(C) of the Penal Code; Sections 331, 335(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-09-28 | PHC/0009/2013 |
Rose Mary Bernadus Vs. C.M.D.S. Peter Perera and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Revision, Primary Courts, right of Way, Per Incuriam, Manifest Error | Article 138 of the Constitution; Section 9 of Act No. 19 of 1990; Sections 66, 73 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-09-28 | WRT/1800/2006 |
Migel Hettige Sumanaratna Tissera and Others Vs. Hon. A.D. Susil Premajayantha and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Educational Administrative Service, National Ethnic Ratio, Recruitment | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-09-27 | REM/0001/2012 |
Mundogas S.A.. Vs. Sri Lanka Ports Authority
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Action in Rem, Admiralty Jurisdiction, Vessel Arrest, Dockage Rent, Cause of Action | Sections 2(1)(j), 2(1)(k), 2(1)(l), 2(1)(m), 3(4) of the Admiralty Jurisdiction Act No. 40 of 1983 | Download |
| 2018-09-26 | CA/0113-0114/2016 |
Kotawila Vithanage Chandradasa and Another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Murder, Sudden Fight, Common Intention, Premeditation | Section 316 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act; Sections 294 (Exception 4), 32 of the Penal Code; Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 48 of the Judicature Act | Download |
| 2018-09-26 | PHC/0128/2012 |
B.A. Premalal Vs. Vijitha Palihakkara Wijesekera and Others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Ejectment, State Land, Res Judicata, Legitimate Expectation, Revisionary Jurisdiction | Article 154(3) of the Constitution; Sections 5, 12 of the State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-09-25 | WRT/0158/2017 |
Wathudura Bandhanage Lakindu Ameesh Pehesara (Minor) and Others Vs. Sampath Weragoda and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, School Admission, Grade 1, Proximity, Residence Ownership | Article 140 of the Constitution; Circular No. 17/2016 | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CA/0529/2000 (F) |
Ahangama Vithanage Pedirick Appuhami (deceased) and Others Vs. Ahangama Vithanage Bandula Jayathilaka and Others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Partition, Partnership Asset, Dissolution of Partnership, Asset of Partnership Business | Section 55(1) of the Partition Act; Section 18 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CA/0135/2008 |
T.H. Anandasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Murder, Eye Witness, Corroboration, Section 27 Recovery | Section 296 of the Penal Code; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | WRT/0413/2016 |
Dr. (Ms.) Niruba S. Jayasundara Vs. Eastern University, Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Disciplinary Inquiry, Reinstatement, Natural Justice, Bias | Article 140 of the Constitution; Section 51(1) of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CA/0810/1997 (F) |
Joshep Trevene Lakshman Cherubim Frnando Vs. Mrs. Padmini Joshep .
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Specific Performance, Agreement to Sell, Breach of Contract, Prescriptive Period | Section 6 of the Prescription Ordinance; Ceiling on Housing Property Law No. 01 of 1973 | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CA/1006/1994 (F) |
R. A. Sumana Nandasiri Ranasinghe Vs. P. R. De Silva
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Ejectment, Lease Agreement, Fraudulent Execution, Burden of Proof, Balance of Probability | Section 754(1) of the Civil Procedure Code; Section 101 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CA/0965/1997 (F) |
Seinul Abdeen Marikar Liyaudeen Vs. O. Octtar Issadeen
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Damages, Excrement, Humiliation, Mental Agony, Cause of Action | Sections 40, 46(2) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CA/0255-0256/2015 |
Karunanayake Liyanage Rexi Angello Perera and Another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Murder, Gunshot Injuries, Eye Witness, Sudden Fight, Common Murderous Intention | Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 11 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 294 (Exception 4) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | PHC/0114/2010 |
M.K. Priyanka Anusha Vs. Dehipayalage Thilakarathne and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Mandamus, Statutory Power, Public Office, Preliminary Objection | Articles 154P(6), 138, 154P(4) of the Constitution; Section 7 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 32(1) of the Co-operative Employees Commission Act No. 12 of 1972 | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | PHC/0195/2013 |
Sumanasekara Construction (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Deputy Commissioner of Labor and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Arrears of Wages, Fine Recovery, Certificate of Commissioner, Pari Materia | Sections 3D(1), 3D(2), 3D(3), 46(1), 52, 53, 64 of the Wages Boards Ordinance No. 27 of 1941; Sections 38(2), 38(3) of the Employees Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958; Section 136 of the Criminal Procedure Code; Section 30 of the Judicature Act | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | PHC/0065/2015 |
Manadoowa Acharige Punyaratne Vs. General Manager National Housing Development Authority
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Ejectment, Unauthorised Occupier, Discretion of Magistrate, rightful Heirs, Exceptional Circumstances | Articles 154(P), 138 of the Constitution; High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Sections 69D(1)(iv), 69E(8) of the National Housing Development Act No. 17 of 1979; Section 66 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | WRT/0229/2013 |
Dr. Wanninayake Mudiyanselage Ranhamige Ranbanda (deceased) and Others Vs. P. Susantha Jayathilake and Others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Writ of Mandamus, Irrigation, Tank Restoration, Spill Level, Land Inundation | Article 140 of the Constitution; Section 83 of Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000; Section 65 of Irrigation Ordinance No. 32 of 1946 | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CA/0259/2000 (F) |
Coconut Research Board Vs. Forbes and walkers Ltd and Another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Breach of Contract, Brokerage, Sale of Coconuts, Exemption of Liability, Approbate and Reprobate | Section 150 of the Civil Procedure Code; Section 114 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CA/1191/2000 (F) |
Karunadasa Nanayakkarawasan Wakwella Gamage Vs. Kaluarachchige Ariyadasa and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Partition Action, Prescription, Co-owners, Ouster, Pedigree, Paper Title | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-20 | CA/0203/2015 |
Illethamby Prabhakaran Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Murder, Last Seen Theory, Section 27(1) Recovery, Circumstantial Evidence, Common Intention | Sections 296, 32 of the Penal Code; Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-20 | CA/0571/2000 (F) |
Francis Gajaman alias Madihe Gajamange Karolis alias Madihe Gajaman Francis (deceased) and Others Vs. Madihe Gajaman Leelawathi alias Leelawathi Gajaman alias Madihe Gajaman Leelawathi de Silva (deceased) and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Ejectment, License, Licensee, Title Dispute, Evidence | Section 116 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-19 | CA/1012/1998 (F) |
Seiyudeen Lebbe Mohomed Hussain Vs. Habeeb Mohamed Saharuwan Beebi alias Habeeb Mohomad Shahryan Beebi and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Partition Action, Lis Pendens, Registration, Voluntary Alienations, Deed Evidence | Sections 6, 13, 66 of the Partition Law | Download |
| 2018-09-19 | WRT/0423/2015 |
Raman Rajarathnam Vs. Jayasekara Mudiyanselage Chandrika Priyadarshani and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Quit Notice, Recovery of Possession, State Land, Land Reform Commission | Section 3 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979; Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972 | Download |
| 2018-09-18 | CA/0105/2017 |
Thiththalapitige Rohana Presil Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder, Circumstantial Evidence, Last Seen Theory, Alibi, Dock Statement | Sections 331(1), 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-09-18 | PHC/0061/2008 |
Vijjapathiyalage Ukkuwa Vs. Officer-in-charge, Police Station, Nawagaththegama and Another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Confiscation of Vehicle, Forest Offence, Audi Alteram Partem, Knowledge of Owner, Exceptional Circumstances | Articles 138, 154P of the Constitution; High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Sections 24, 25, 40(1), 40(a) of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-17 | PHC/0193/2009 |
Nimalawathie Wanigasinghe Vs. Maithrilee Padmanjalee Wijesuriya and Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Agrarian Development, Arrears of Rent, Jurisdiction, Preliminary Objections | Section 11(1) of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 7(7)(b)(ii) of the Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2018-09-14 | CA/0729/1997 |
Kalamulla Waduge Harriat Vs. Panadura Acharige Karunadasa Perera and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor J. | Partition, Pedigree, Investigation of Title, Documentary Evidence vs Oral Evidence | Section 25 of the Partition Law; Sections 32(5), 32(6), 50(2) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-14 | CA/0109-0110/2015 |
Jeyinudeen Mohammed Ismail Ismith and Another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Murder, Culpable Homicide, Murderous Intention, Pen Knife, Knowledge | Sections 296, 297, 32 of the Penal Code; Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code; Section 19(B) of the High Courts of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-14 | CA/0192-0193/2009 |
Nambukara Thanthrige Wimal Chandrasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Torture, Assault, Identification Parade, Interested Witnesses, Mandatory Sentence | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure; Section 2(4) of the Convention Against Torture Act No. 22 of 1994; Sections 32, 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-09-14 | CA/0031-0032/2012 |
Mahakumburage Jayathissa and Another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder, Sudden Fight, Premeditation, Cruel Manner, Dying Declaration | Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 294 (Exception 4) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-09-14 | CA/0073/2015 |
Ponnamperuma Arachige Wasantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor J. | Murder, Eye Witness, Dock Statement, Fair Trial | Sections 296, 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-09-14 | WRT/0690/2010 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Amila Prasad and Others Vs. Lieutenant General A.W.J.C De Silva and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Writ of Certiorari, Mandamus, Army Discharge, Court of Inquiry, Procedural Impropriety | Article 140 of the Constitution; Army Courts of Inquiry Regulations 1952 (Regulations 2, 9, 15, 16); Army Discipline Regulations 1950 (Regulation 2); Soldiers Service Regulations No. 1 of 1994 (Table A, Item XIII(a)); Section 155 of the Army Act | Download |
| 2018-09-11 | CA/0206/1999 |
Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage Sirisoma (Substituted) Vs. S.A. Wijeratne and Another
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Partition, Pedigree, Paper Title, Prescriptive Title, Adverse Possession, Ouster | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance; Section 14 of the Conciliation Boards Act; Article 138(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-09-11 | WRT/0055/2015 |
Aluthgedera Ganaratne Vs. Director of Education and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Study Leave, PhD completion, Salary Recovery, Bond, Public Officer | Paragraphs 14:4 of Chapter XII, 4:12 of Chapter XV of the Establishment Code | Download |
| 2018-09-10 | CA/0272/2015 |
Sellathambi Somadundaram Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Illegal Possession, Grenades, Ammunition, Adoption of Proceedings, Fatal Error | Regulations 36(1), 36(5) of Extra Ordinary Gazette No. 1405/14 dated 13.08.2005; Section 5 of the Public Security Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-07 | CA/0564/2000 (F) |
Manikpedige Gunasinghe Vs. Liyanalage Siripina and Another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition, Corpus Dispute, Boundaries, Balance of Probabilities | Download | |
| 2018-09-07 | CA/1067/1999 (F) |
Rotuwage Hereth Singho (Deceased) and Others Vs. Jayasinghe Arachige Dingiri Mahattaya (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition, Interlocutory Decree, Final Judgment vs Order, Purge Default | Section 48(4)(a)(iv) of the Partition Law; Sections 754(1), 754(2), 754(5) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-09-07 | CA/0046/2000 |
B. Farina Faumi and Others Vs. Ayesha Rasmi Nazim and Others (Substituted)
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Declaration of Title, Ejectment, Prescriptive Title, Tenant, Overt Act | Download | |
| 2018-09-06 | WRT/0076/2016 |
Mrs. A.M.M.K. Moragalla and Others Vs. The Land Reform Commission and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Land Reform Law, Statutory Declaration, Life Interest, Legitimate Expectation | Sections 3(4), 3(4)(a), 18, 19, 20 of the Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972; Section 18 of the Interpretation Ordinance No. 21 of 1901 | Download |
| 2018-09-04 | CA/0208/2010 |
Thuiyalage Nishantha Pushpakumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder, Gunshot Injuries, Eye Witness, Sudden Fight, Common Murderous Intention | Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 11 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 294 (Exception 4) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-09-04 | PHC/0095/2012 |
Kottasha Arachchige Iresha Kumari Ubhayaweera and Another Vs. Range Forest Officer, Theldeniya and Another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Confiscation of Vehicle, Forest Offence, Charge Sheet Defect, Knowledge of Owner, Curable Error | Section 333(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Sections 24(1)(b), 25(2), 40, 40(1)(b), 40(a), 40(1)(a) of the Forest Ordinance; Sections 182(1), 182(2), 164(4), 165(1), 166, 167, 171, 436 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act; Section 57 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-04 | TAX/0005/2017 |
Lalan Rubber (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | VAT, Assessment, Time Bar, Taxable Supply, Unprocessed Agricultural Product, Rubber Trees | Sections 2(1), 4(1), 7, 21, 28, 29, 31, 33(1), 36, 83, 84 of the Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002; Sections 11A, 11A(6) of the Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011; Sections 18, 19 of the Sale of Goods Ordinance; Article 23(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-09-04 | TAX/0009/2017 |
Kegalle Plantations PLC Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | VAT, Tax Appeals Commission, Time Bar, Junctus Officio, Taxable Supply, Rubber Logs | Sections 2(1), 4(1), 7, 21, 29, 33(1), 33(2), 34(8), 36, 83, 84 of the Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002; Sections 8(1), 9(1), 10, 11A of the Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011; Sections 18, 19 of the Sale of Goods Ordinance; Article 126(5), 23(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-09-04 | CA/0866/2000 (F) |
Mohamed Nilamdeen (deceased) and Another Vs. Mohammed Salneen Mohammed Rasleem and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Muslim Law, Roman Dutch Law, Donation, Deed of Gift, Revocation, Life Interest, Usufruct | Sections 3, 4 of Muslim Intestate Succession Ordinance No. 10 of 1931 | Download |
| 2018-09-04 | WRT/0445/2015 |
Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Unapana Siyatu Koswatte Vs. G. Vijitha Nanda Kumar and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Land Settlement, Delay, Locus Standi | Sections 4, 5, 8, 24 of the Land Settlement Ordinance No. 20 of 1931 | Download |
| 2018-09-04 | WRT/0395/2016 |
Venerable Halmillawe Saddhatissa Thero and Another Vs. R.M. Wanninayake and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Water Pollution, Tissawewa, Public Interest, Bathing Prohibition | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-09-03 | CA/0913/1997 |
Jayathunga Arachchige Rapiel and Others Vs. Kurugamage Don Luisa Nona (Administratrix)
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Declaration of Title, Ejectment, Rei Vindicatio, Forged Deed, Bona Fide Purchaser | Section 404 of the Civil Procedure Code; Sections 31(9), 33 of the Notaries Ordinance; Section 2 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance; Section 68 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-03 | CA/0928/2000 |
R. Rathnasekara Vs. R.B. Leelawathie Ramachandra (deceased) and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Damages, Road Accident, Negligence, Res Ipsa Loquitur, Quantum of Compensation | Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-08-31 | CA/0116/2009 |
Hayathu Mohamed Abdul Azeez Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder conviction, circumstantial evidence, dock statement, inference of guilt | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-08-31 | CA/0244/2009 |
Wijesinghe Arachchilage Ranjith Wijesinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder, unlawful assembly, eye witness credibility, murderous intention. | Sections 146, 294, 296 of the Penal Code; Sections 331, 422(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code; Section 105 of the Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-08-31 | CA/0253/2015 |
Gopalam Sampanarayan Jeyaraj alias Raju Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | Double murder, identification of accused, deposition of deceased witness, retrial. | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979; Sections 33, 62 of the Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-08-31 | CA/0470/1996 (F) CA/0470/1996 (F) (A)\" |
Seinul Abdeen Marikkar Mohamed Ramees and Another Vs. Abdul Azeez Marikkar Mohamed Masood (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition action, Muslim Law, deed of gift (hiba), acceptance requirement | Download | |
| 2018-08-31 | CA/0830/2000 (F) |
Hiripiyage Nimal Premasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Vicarious liability, master-servant relationship, scope of employment, negligence, extra-curial admissions. | Sections 17(1), 18(1), 21, 31, 115 of the Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-08-30 | CA/1023/1999 (F) |
Rajakaruna Devage Dharmasena Vs. Halgolle Gedera Nandawathi and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition action, error in share calculation, duty of trial judge to ascertain owners | Chapter XXV of the Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2018-08-30 | CA/BOR/0002/2011 |
I.W.M.P Wickramathilake Vs. Divisional Secretary of Dompe Divisional Secretariat
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Land acquisition, compensation award, market value, Board of Review. | Sections 7, 28(1), 38(a), 45, 45(1) of the Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950. | Download |
| 2018-08-29 | PHC/0005/2006 |
Owitage Meltan Perera Vs. Deputy Commissioner of Co-operative Development
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Co-operative society arbitral award, enforcement, certificate correctness statement. | Sections 59(1)(c), 59(4), 59(6) of the Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972; Section 291 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2018-08-28 | CA/0369/1995 (F) |
Nekath Gedera Jayathu (Deceased) Vs. Galagama Gedera Sunil and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition action, pedigree proof, hearsay evidence, falsa demonstratio non nocet | Section 25 of the Partition Act ; Sections 32 (5), 32 (6), 50 (2) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-08-28 | CA/0531/1997 (F) |
Central Finance Company PLC Vs. Mohamed riyal Mohamed Rifal
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Territorial jurisdiction, lease agreement, vehicle recovery, revisionary jurisdiction. | Articles 138(1), 145 of the Constitution; Sections 9, 76, 753, 754 of the Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2018-08-28 | CA/0461-0462/2000 (F) |
Rajakaruna Munasinghge Piyasena Siriwardhana Vs. Ethugal Pedige Durayalage Keerthieratne and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Partition action, co-ownership, prescription among co-owners, ouster | Download | |
| 2018-08-28 | CA/1059/2000 (F) |
Upali Ranasinghe Vs. H.M. Kulatunga Banda
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Ejectment of tenant, settlement recorded, consent decree, estoppel. | Section 754 of the Civil Procedure Code; Sections 114, 114(d), 115 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-08-27 | CA/0684/A-B/2000 (F) |
Kamatchi Dharmalingam and Another Vs. Selvamany Samy Letchumenan (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partnership agreement, tenancy claim, approbate and reprobate, best evidence rule. | Sections 91, 101 of the Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-08-27 | CA/0731/1996 (F) |
Buddhima Lalitha Dias and Others Vs. Gunawathie Dissanayake and Another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Rei vindicatio, licensor-licensee, habitatio, prescriptive title, misjoinder of parties. | Section 17 of the Civil Procedure Code; Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance; Sections 101, 103, 106, 114 (f), 116 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-08-27 | CA/0403/1997 |
Wasantha Mahindarathna Devpura Vs. H.A. Premadasa of \"Electric Workshop
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Mortgage bond redemption, forgery, landlord-tenant relationship, confusio doctrine. | Sections 16, 17(1), 18(1), 21, 31, 114(e), 115 of the Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-08-10 | CA/0171/2000 (F) |
New Lanka Property (Pvt) Limited Vs. Richard Fedrick Maurice Andree
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Rei vindicatio, forgery of deed, burden of proof, fraud, prescription. | \"Sections 754(1) of the Civil Procedure Code ; Sections 101, 103, 106, 114 (f) of the Evidence Ordinance ; Section 10 of the Prescription.\" | Download |
| 2018-08-10 | CA/0959/1997 (F) |
Kokmaduwa Mudalige Karunadasa Vs. Udugama Gamage John
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Rei vindicatio, leave and licence, boutique room, notarial execution. | Section 3 of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 2 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-08-10 | BOR/0003/2011 |
N.S.D. Gunawardena Vs. Divisonal Secretary, Katana
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Land acquisition, compensation award, market value, scarcity of reasons. | Sections 7, 9, 10, 17, 17(1), 22(1), 28(1), 45, 45(1), 46, 46A, 47, 48 of the Land Acquisition Act No. 09 of 1950; Section 23Z of the National Environment Act No. 47 of 1980 | Download |
| 2018-08-09 | CA/0793/1997 (F) |
Welivita Angoda Liyanage Themiyadasa Vs. Welivita Angoda Liyanage Gnanawathie Perera and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition action, consensual allotment of shares, settlement, compromise. | Download | |
| 2018-08-09 | CA/0142/2012 |
Mohamed Saafi Mohamed Niswar Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | Heroin possession and trafficking, alibi defense, capital punishment, sentencing. | Section 4(1)(d) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political rights Act No. 56 of 2007; Sections 54, 54A (d), 54A (b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act; Sections 126A, 280, 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2018-08-09 | PHC/0002/2007 |
P. A. Chrishanthi Dilpa Jeewanthi Vs. Chairman of the Urban Council, Ambalangoda
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena J. (P/CA) | Unauthorized construction, demolition order, primary evidence requirement for permits. | Sections 28A(1), 28A(3) of the Urban Development Law; Section 64 of the Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-08-09 | WRT/0359/2014 |
W.D. Gunaseeli Perera Vs. People\'s Bank and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena J. (P/CA) | Vesting order, WRT of certiorari, necessary parties, preliminary objection. | Article 140 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2018-08-08 | CA/0013/2012 |
Rathnayake Widanalage Nimal Rathnayake Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | Murder conviction, identification of body, murder weapon, non-summary inquiry evidence | Section 296 of the Penal Code ; Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Sections 27, 33 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-08-08 | PHC/0249/2003 |
Panawala Ralalge Wijethillake Vs. Officer-in-Charge of Police Station, Kegalle and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena J. (P/CA) | Breach of peace, land dispute, possession vs title, revisionary jurisdiction. | Section 66, 66(1) of the Primary Court Procedure Act. | Download |
| 2018-08-08 | COC/0004/2016 |
Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena J. (P/CA) | Contempt of court, Article 105(3), intimidation of a judge, abusive language in open court, interference with justice. | Articles 105, 105(1), 105(3), 138, 140 of the Constitution; Section 55(1) of the Judicature Act; Section 795 of the Civil Procedure Code; Section 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2018-08-08 | PHC/0041/2004 |
Shanmugasundara Kurrukkal Sriskandarajah Kurukkal Vs. Ramalingam Nadarajah and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Forcible dispossession, temple priest, actual vs constructive possession | Article 154P of the Constitution ; Section 32(2) of the Judicature Act ; Sections 66, 66(1), 68(3), 75 of the Primary Court Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-08-07 | PHC/0083/2013 |
Jayakodi Arachchige Don Wifred Asoka Jayakody Vs. Ananda Kalurathna and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Disciplinary proceedings, child abuse, parallel criminal proceedings, Writ of certiorari. | Article 61A, 138 of the Constitution; Section 11 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Sections 365A, 365B(2)(a) of the Penal Code; Sections 27:6, 27:11, 27:12, 27:13, 27:14, 27:15, 28:6 of the Establishments Code. | Download |
| 2018-08-07 | CA/0938/1999 |
Ihala Gedara Pethandilage Premawathie Vs. L.S. Perera and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Rei vindicatio, prescriptive title, Land Reform Commission statutory determination. | Section 154 of the Civil Procedure Code; Section 32 (2) of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 19 of the Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972; Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871. | Download |
| 2018-08-06 | WRT/0268/2014 |
Alpiti Badalge Wickremasooriya Vs. Alpiti Badalge Balasuriya and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Succession to land permit, nomination of successor, estoppel, writ of mandamus. | Section 19(2) of the Land Development Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-08-03 | CA/0213/2005 |
D.G.K. Hasantha Sirimanne Vs. The Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Bribery, solicitation of gratification, inter-se contradictions, character evidence. | Sections 11, 16 (b) of the Bribery Act; Article 138 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2018-08-03 | PHC/0095/2007 |
Senarathna Mudiyanselage Rupa Senarathne and Another Vs. Uduwara Arachchi Appuhamilage Upali Amarasinghe
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe J. | Land dispute, interim order, revisionary jurisdiction, non-compliance with rules. | Article 138 of the Constitution; Section 66, 66(1)(a) of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979; Rule 3(1)(a) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990. | Download |
| 2018-08-02 | CA/0216/2000 (F) |
Nevanka Gunawardane Liyanapathiranage Vs. Lester Clarence Gunawardena
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Last will, suspicious circumstances, irrationality of will, five witness requirements | Section 4 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance, No. 7 of 1840. | Download |
| 2018-08-01 | CA/1394/1999 (F) |
Ahangama Vithanage Sumanadasa Vs. Howpe Liyanage Edmund
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Ex-parte judgment, setting aside decree, reasonable grounds for default, negligence of lawyer. | Sections 754, 86(2), 87(3) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-08-01 | WRT/0117/2014 |
A.A. Sumanadasa Adikari Vs. E.M.D.S. Ekanayake, Divisional Secretary of Divisional Secretariat Thamankaduwa and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Land permit cancellation, public servant eligibility, Land Kachcheri, fraudulent issuance. | Sections 20, 106 of the Land Development Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-07-31 | CA/0736/1997 (F) |
Hettiarachchige Chandrasena Vs. Hettiarachchige Muthumanika (Deceased)
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Corpus - Identification of a land in dispute with sufficient certainty - Inconsistency in extent and disparity in boundaries | Section 41 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-07-31 | CA/0275/2016 |
Amar Yusef Mahamud Al-Subehi Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Credibility of evidence - Inconsistencies - Improbabilities - Errors made by witnesses owing to human nature - Chain of production - Jurisdiction of an appellate Court on questions of fact - Benefit of a trial court in observing the demeanour and deportment of the accused | \"Sections 54A (b) and 54A (d) of the Poison, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by the Act No. 13 of 1984, Section 48 of the Judicature Act No.2 of 1979 as amended\" | Download |
| 2018-07-31 | WRT/219/2014 |
Tea Small Holdings Development Authority Vs. Minister of Labour and Trade Union Relations and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Certiorari - Arbitral award - Ground for arbitration - Ultra vires | Section 491) of the Industrial Disputes Act, Rule 3(1) of the Court of Appeal Rules of 1990 | Download |
| 2018-07-31 | PHC/0208/2005 |
Lakmanage Piyasena Podimahattaya and Another Vs. Nekethrallage luvis Singho alias Gunawardena and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Possession of land - Identification of corpus - Jurisdiction of the primary court over the subject matter being dealt with by a competent civil court - Nature of the application before a Primary Court | Section 66(1)(b) and Part VI of the Primary Courts Procedure Act, Section 32(2) of the Judicature Act No. 02 of 1978 as amended, Sections 62, 66 and 68, 74 of the Administration of Justice Law No. 44 of 1973, Section 2 of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2018-07-31 | CA/1089/2000 (F) |
L.P. Wijesinghe Vs. P.G. Gunapala
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Ex parte judgment, vacating default, medical certificate, credibility of doctor, findings of fact | Download | |
| 2018-07-31 | PHC/0048/2004 |
Ven. Dombawela Dammika Thero Vs. Manikpurage Piyadasa and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Agrarian Services, arrears of rent, tenant cultivator vs. owner, jurisdictional error of fact, prima facie evidence | Sections 18(1), 45(3) of the Agrarian Services Act No. 58 of 1979, Section 5(5) of the Land Settlement Ordinance, Section 3 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-30 | WRT/0350/2016 |
Claribel Shanthi Ediriweera Vs. R.P.R. Rajapakse and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Certiorari - Validity of a nomination of a successor to land through a permit - Subsequent discovery of a grant | Sections 19(4), 51 and 72 of the Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-30 | CA/1005/1997 (F) |
Jayasinghe Abeysuriya and Others Vs. Jayasinghe Premarathna Jayasinghe and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition, devolution of title, paternity, admissions, pedigree, hearsay exception, ante litem motam | Sections 17(1), 17(2), 18(3), 21, 32(5), 32(6), 33 and 50 of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 57 of the Births and Deaths Registration Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-26 | WRT/0267/2013 |
Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Ranbanda Vs. Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena J. (P/CA) | Successor of land where no person has validly been nominated - Existence of an inordinate delay - Giving effect to the wish of the deceased holder | Section 72 of the Land Development Ordinance, Article 140 of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-07-26 | CA/0036/2017 |
Randunupura Dewayalage Jayadewa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | Murder, circumstantial evidence, voluntary confession, post-mortem findings, dock statement | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-26 | PHC/0255/2006 |
C.W. Jaysekera (Deceased) and Another Vs. Municipal Council of Anuradhapura
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, official quarters, vesting of property, contractual relationship, exhaustion of alternative remedies | Article 138 of the Constitution, Sections 2, 3(1), 5A, 11A, 12 of the Local Authorities Housing Act No 14 of 1964, Sections 2, 3(1), 4 of the Local Authority Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Law No. 42 of 1978 | Download |
| 2018-07-26 | PHC/0164/2012 |
Bernard Mirando Vs. Road Development Authority
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Revision, Government quarters, recovery of possession, Writ of possession, quit notice validity, jurisdiction of Magistrate | Article 154(P) of the Constitution, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Sections 6, 7 of the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 | Download |
| 2018-07-26 | CA/0908/2000 (F) |
Don Peiris Siriwardena Vs. Rajapaksha Pathirage Rathnapala
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Rei vindicatio, declaration of title, constructive trust, loan vs. purchase price, oral agreement | Section 9 and 84 of the Trust Ordinance, Section 2 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-26 | CA/1026/1999 (F) |
H. Jagathsena Gunasekara Vs. K. Piyadasa Perera (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Declaration of title, ejectment, prescriptive title, res judicata, adverse possession | Section 40(d) of the Civil Procedure Code, Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-25 | WRT/0264/2016 |
Walli Amma Neelamegam and Another Vs. Land Reform Commission
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Certiorari - Mandamus - Execution of a deed - There has to be a formal decision or determination for a writ of certiorari to be issued - Petitioner to establish a legal right with a corresponding legal duty to seek a mandamus | Download | |
| 2018-07-25 | CA/0572/1999 (F) |
A.C.M. Mukthar Vs. A.R. Haniffa
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Ejectment, leave and licence, tenancy, abandonment of tenancy, estoppel, landlord\'s title | Section 116 of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 36(2)(c) of the Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 | Download |
| 2018-07-24 | PHC/0009/2012 |
G. M. Jayakody Vs. Municipal Council of Anuradhapura and Others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Quit notice - Agreement of tenancy - Implied condition of recovery of the quarters | Section 2 and 3 of the Local Authority Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Law No. 42 of 1978 as amended | Download |
| 2018-07-24 | COC/0756/2010 |
Ediribandana Hewage Thilakasena and Others Vs. Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Contempt of court - Complainant\'s failure to describe the nature of the offence - Petitioner\'s diligence in prosecuting an application | Download | |
| 2018-07-24 | PHC/0074/2000 |
Ranasinghe Arachchilage Wilson and Others Vs. Rajah Thanigasalam
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Locus standi - Development activity - UDA law | Section 28A and 29 of the Urban Development Law No. 41 of 1978 | Download |
| 2018-07-24 | WRT/0526/2015 |
Lakshmi Mignone E. Perera and Another Vs. Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena J. (P/CA) | Certiorari - Mandamus - Interdiction - Disciplinary proceedings | Section 15 of National Craft Council and Allied Institutions Act No. 35 of 1982, Section 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-07-24 | PHC/0212/2006 |
H.K.Amarasiri Gunarathna, Director of Suwashanthi Private Hospital Vs. Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Senarath Bandara, Director General of Department of Archaeology
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Revision, eviction from state land, competent authority, Minister\'s approval, presumption of regularity | Article 154 P(6) of the Constitution, Sections 3, 6, 10, 14 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-07-23 | CA/0026/1999 (F) |
Herath Mudiyanselage Dingiri Amma Vs. Herath Mudiyanselage Manikhamy (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Prescription among co-owners - Possession of one co-owner is in law, the possession of all - Proving adverse possession | Download | |
| 2018-07-20 | CA/0233/2011 |
Gangoda Liyanage Padmasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Test of probability - Factual findings of a trial court - No requirement of corroboration in the evidence of a police officer who conducted a raid resulting in the arrest of an offender | Section 54A(b) and (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-20 | CA/0168/2013 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Wimal Jayantha Herath Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | Factual findings of a trial court - Advantage of a trial judge to see the demeanour and deportment of the witnesses | Sections 354 and 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-07-20 | WRT/0105/2013 |
Wickramaarachchi Appuhamilage Sanath Wickraramaarchchi Vs. State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Certiorari - Mandamus - Demotion - Disciplinary inquiry - Denial of a legal right arising from a public legal duty of a public authority - Applicability of public law remedies to contractual arrangements | Download | |
| 2018-07-20 | CA/0009/2011 |
Kannangara Koralalage Jagath Kannangara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | Narcotics - Identity of the accused - Measure of punishment - Inadequate sentence | Sections 54A (c) and 54A (b) of the Poison, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by the Act No. 13 of 1984, Sections 110(4), 280 and 335(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-07-20 | WRT/0373/2016 |
G. H. Jagath Kantha De Silva Vs. Divisional Secretary of Welimada and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Certiorari - Prohibition - Eviction notice - State land - Exercising writ jurisdiction where facts are disputed - Maintanability of an application where the petitioner fails to name the respondent | Download | |
| 2018-07-20 | WRT/0114/2016 |
W.I. Prabhath Wimal Kumara Vs. Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Writ of Certiorari, vacation of post, overseas leave approval, authority to grant leave | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-07-20 | WRT/0019/2016 |
Associated Motorways (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Chandani Amaratunga, Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Writ of Certiorari, EPF payments, sales commissions vs. incentives, burden of proof, reliability of documents | Section 102 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-19 | CA/0750/1997 (F) |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs. Wijekoon Mudiyanselage Heenmenike and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Vacation of an ex-parte decree - Reasonable grounds for default - Fairness and rules of natural justice in an inquiry to an application to set aside an ex-parte decree - Willful default | Sections 27 and 86(2) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-07-19 | WRT/0154/2017 |
Pattiyakumburage Ravindra Prabath Vs. Francis Welege and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Mandamus - Multiplicity of actions - Fundamental rights application - Writ application | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-07-19 | WRT/0674/2009 |
Seenithamby Pakkiararajah Vs. Dayananda Dissanayake,
Commissioner of Elections and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Local Authority membership, expulsion from party, ministerial function, due diligence | Section 10A and Section 65A(2) of the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-18 | CA/0892/1997 (F) |
Lamahewage Susila Kusumawathie Vs. Ingrid Shriyani Nelum Kumari de Silva
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Laesio Enormis - Evidence of the value of land the year in which the deed was written - Time bar to institute action against breach of partnership deed or written promise in relation to written agreements except mortgage debts or bonds | Sections 5, 6, 7 and 10 of the Prescription Ordinance, Section 44 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-07-18 | CA/0725/1997 |
Hatton National Bank Vs. Central Province Provincial Council
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Guarantee - Contracts of guarantee - Promissory Estoppel - Fiduciary duties | Section 115 of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 33 of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act No. 6 of 2006 | Download |
| 2018-07-18 | PHC/0046/2014 |
N.K. Sunil Vs. Divisional Secretary Bope Poddala, Divisional Secretariat Office of Labuduwa and Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Ejectment, state land, recovery of possession, jurisdiction of Magistrate, Competent Authority\'s opinion | Section 5 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 as amended | Download |
| 2018-07-17 | PHC/0061/2005 |
Kingsley Valentine Mazenod Fernando Vs. S Wanniarachchi and Another
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Being charged as a director of a company - Proof of resignation | Sections 7 and 9(a) of the Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No 45 of 1971 | Download |
| 2018-07-16 | CA/0065/2000 (F) |
Uduwewe Henayalage Samara Vs. Uduwewe Henayalage Babanis and Another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Recovery of possession of land - Revocation of the deed of gift - Kandyan law - Express renunciation of right to revoke - Persons subject to Kandyan law - Silence amounting to admission - Families long lived rooted to any province where Kandyan law prevails | Sections 4(1), 4(2), 5(1) of the Kandyan Law Declaration and Amendment Ordinance No.39 of 1938, Section 3 of the Evidence Ordinance, Kandyan Succession Ordinance No. 23 of 1917 | Download |
| 2018-07-16 | WRT/0471/2015 |
Boyagodage Manoj Lanka Padma Kumara Karunaratne Vs. Janaka Sugathadasa and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Certiorari - Mandamus - Delegation of powers of the Public Service Commission - Interdiction of public officers - Powers of a Secretary to a Ministry in relation to interdiction of public officers - Irrationality | Articles 55, 57(1) and 57(2) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-07-13 | CA/0180-0181/2011 |
Hatharasinghage Wimal Premathilaka and Other Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | A statement of one accused should not be used to implicate another accused - Common intention - Circumstantial evidence - Cause of death | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-07-13 | CA/0109/2017 |
Kodikarage Chaminda Indunil Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Defence of consent - Failure to suggest evidence to the opposing party\'s witnesses - Generally immoral character | Section 363 of the Penal Code, Sections 33 and 155(d) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-13 | CA/0013/2016 |
\"Rajapakshe Gedera Nandasena alias Kirikolla Vs. The Hon. Attorney General\"
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Mental element for murder - Intention - A necessarily fatal injury - Inconsistencies in relation to ancillary points - Failure to adopt evidence led before the predecessors | Section 294 of the Penal Code and Section 48 of the Judicature Act No.2 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-07-13 | CA/0083/2009 |
Shanmugalingam Yogeswaran Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Statutory rape, grave sexual abuse, victim testimony, corroboration, hush money, widow\'s appeal | Article 138 of the Constitution, Sections 331, 358(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Sections 364(2)e, 365(b) of the Penal Code, Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-13 | PHC/0063/2012 |
Samaratunga Vidanalage Lalani Perera Vs. Malalage Dona Shanika Apsara and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Revision, Primary Courts Procedure, boundary dispute, order in chambers, public sittings, natural justice, fair hearing | Articles 4(c), 106 of the Constitution, Sections 66, 68, 74 of the Primary Court Procedure Code Act, Sections 84, 87 of the Civil Procedure Code, Sections 148(4), 188, 192, 241, 325, 326 of the Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2018-07-13 | PHC/0011/2013 |
Nakandalage Don Chandra Jayanthi and Another Vs. Urban Development Authority
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Revision, demolition order, unauthorized construction, road access, assessment number disparity | Articles 138, 145 of the Constitution, Section 28A(3) of the Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 | Download |
| 2018-07-12 | WRT/0081/2016 |
Shahul Hameed Aynul Ariffa Vs. A J M Muzammil and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Mandamus - Clean hands doctrine - Right to good health and sanitary facilities - Unlawfully constructed dwelling | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-07-12 | WRT/0036/2013 |
S.K.M. Silva and Another Vs. Bank of Ceylon and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Bank promotion, contract of employment, public law element, laches | Article 140 of the Constitution, Sections 6, 56 of the Bank of Ceylon Ordinance No. 53 of 1938 | Download |
| 2018-07-11 | CA/0429/1999 (F) |
Andrew Emmanuel Vs. Sellathurai Yogarasa
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Writ of Certiorari, intervention in writ applications, necessary parties, supervisory power | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-07-10 | PHC/0095/2013 |
P.A.A.S. Buddadasa Vs. Kegalle Samupakara Nagara Banku Samithiya and Another
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe J. | Writ of Certiorari, arbitration, Co-operative society, overcharged interest, oral vs. Written submissions | Articles 138, 154P of the Constitution, Section 58 of the Co-operative Societies Law No. 05 of 1972 | Download |
| 2018-07-06 | CA/0092/2007 |
Albert Deniya Kunja Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Chain of custody - Proving the inward journey of production beyond a reasonable doubt - Discrepancies in the weigh of substance - Contradictions | Sections 54A (c) and 54A (b) of the Poison, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by the Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2018-07-06 | CA/0103/2012 |
Vithanage Nuwan Nishantha alias Gas Nuwan Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Rape, murder, circumstantial evidence, dock statement analysis, identity of accused, subsequent conduct | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-06 | CA/0129-0130/2016 |
Korale Hewage Maithripala and Another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder, eye witness credibility, succeeding judge, trial de novo, discretion to recall witness, nomination of judge | Sections 331, 140 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Sections 32, 146, 296 of the Penal Code, Section 48 of the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 | Download |
| 2018-07-06 | CA/0199/2017 |
Muhammed Rohan Abdul Raheem Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Heroin possession, raid witnesses, memory refreshing, succeeding judge, evidence analysis, retrial | Sections 331, 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 11 of the Provincial High Court (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Section 54 a (3) of Act No. 13 of 1984, Section 48 of the Judicature Act | Download |
| 2018-07-06 | PHC/0097/2013 |
J.M. Chandrika Priyadharshani Vs. Ramaiya Naguleswaran
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Revision, eviction from state land, identity of land, boundaries comparison, valid permit, smuggling documents | Articles 138, 154(P) of the Constitution, Sections 3, 5, 9, 10 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, Section 83 of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 13 of the Survey Act No. 17 of 2002 | Download |
| 2018-07-06 | CA/0141/2013 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Bandusena Ekanayake Vs. Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegation of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Bribery, solicitation and acceptance, virtual complainant credibility, dock statement consideration, irreconcilable inconsistencies | Articles 138 of the Constitution, Sections 200, 331 of the Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-07-06 | CA/1281/1999 (F) |
Sulthan Marikkar Mohamed Sheriffdeen Mashood of Daulagala (Deceased) and Other Vs. Mohamed Yoosuff Bazeer of Daulagala and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition, setting aside judgment, service of summons, final judgment, order, leave to appeal | Sections 12, 22(1), 48(4) of the Partition Law, Sections 356, 754(1), 754(2), 754(5) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-07-06 | CA/0883/1997 (F) |
D.G. Siripala Vs. D.G. Sobani and Another
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Declaration of title, invalid deed, fraud, Kandyan law, inheritance, Deega marriage, Binna rights | Download | |
| 2018-07-05 | WRT/0316/2014 |
P.L.D.A.S. Panagoda Vs. Warakagoda Vidanalage Pradeep
Priyankara Yasarathna and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Certiorari - Interdiction - Grievances suffered as a result of facing a disciplinary inquiry | Download | |
| 2018-07-05 | PHC/0188/2014 |
J.H.S.Jayamaha Vs. Provincial Public Service Commission of North Western Province and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of Certiorari, transfer of librarian, provincial service, exhaustion of alternative remedies, administrative appeal | Articles 154P(4) of the Constitution, Section 32 of the Provincials Councils Act No. 42 of 1987 | Download |
| 2018-07-03 | WRT/0173/2015 |
Amarakoon Dissanayake Wimalasena Vs. Piyaratne Wickramage
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Hon. Samayawardhena J. | Permissibiliy of interventions in writ applications - Basis upon which intervenient parties may be considered as necessary parties | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-07-02 | WRT/0148/2014 |
P.J. Anoma Vs. Chandrani Samarakoon, Commissioner of Local Government, Western Province
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Certiorari - Disciplinary inquiry - Failure to call for open tenders | Section 33(8) of the Provincial Council Act No. 42 of 1987 | Download |
| 2018-07-02 | CA/0502/1999 (F) |
Alfred Madugalla Vs. Seiyadu Abdul Carim alias Abdul Carim Seiyadu
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Constructive trust, loan security, outright sale vs. trust, attendant circumstances, bona fide purchaser for value | Chapter IX and Sections 5 and 83 of the Trusts Ordinance, Section 92 of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 2 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-02 | CA/0841/1997 (F) |
Abdul Jaleel Mohammed Munawwar Vs. Mohammed Mahmood Sadikeen and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition, prescriptive title, ouster, co-owner\'s possession, adverse possession, perfunctory judgment | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance Act No. 2 of 1889, Section 187 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-05-31 | CA/WRT/0038/2016 |
Ranabahuge Chithrasiri and Another Vs. National Gem and Jewellery Authority
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Gemming Licence, Certiorari, Error Of Law, Pedigree Dispute, Locus Standi, Public Interest | Section 54 of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority Act, No. 50 of 1993; Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-05-31 | CA/0119/2016 |
Kahawalage Priyanha Perera and Another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Murder, Charge Amendment, Culpable Homicide, Rigorous Imprisonment | Sections 296, 297 of the Penal Code; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-05-31 | CA/0294-0296/2015 |
Meboob Kumar and Others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja PC J | Heroin Possession, Trafficking, Joint Possession, Conscious Possession, Alibi | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-05-31 | CA/PHC/0237/2004 |
Hewaperuma Kapugamage Champika Jayanath Vs. P. Manamperi
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Arbitrability, Ultra Vires Action | Section 9 of the High Court (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Sections 59(1)(c), 59(4), 59, 59(6), 58(1) of the Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972; Section 53A(5), 53A(7) of the Co-operative Societies Ordinance; Section 291 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-05-30 | CA/PHC/0176/2006 |
E. J. K. P. Piyadasa Vs. Urban Council of Balangoda and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Certiorari, Mandamus, Tenders, Lease, Acquiescence | 13th Amendment to the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-05-30 | CA/PHC/0210/2009 |
Dr. S. V. W. T. Ranasinghe and Another Vs. Bandarawela Pradeshiya Sabha and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Certiorari, Mandamus, Building Approval, Commercial Building, Suppression Of Material Facts | Rules 3, 4 of the Schedule to the Housing and Town Improvement Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-30 | CA/WRT/0395/2014 |
Ven Hatharaliyadde Narada Vs. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Certiorari, Mandamus, Pirivena Registration,Material Documents, Fatal Irregularity | Rule 3(1)(a) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2018-05-28 | CPA/0121/ 2015 |
Assistant Commissioner of Labour Vs. Adelphie (Pvt) Ltd. and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Labour Tribunal Order, Non-Compliance, Directors\' Liability, Resignation | Section 40 (1) (q), 43, 40, 41 of the Industrial Disputes Act No 43 of 1950; Sections 207, 208, 208(1) of the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007 | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/LA/0195/2002 |
Dodangodage Don Jinadasa (Deceased) Vs. Gamlakshage Don Hemechandra Seneviratne (Deceased)
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Partition Action, Soil Rights, Compensation For Improvements, Interlocutory Decree, Lis Pendens | Section 66 of the Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/1299/2000 (F) |
M.G. Donald Vs. Kariyawasam Haputanthri Gamage Mahinda Padmasiri
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Ejectment, Ex Parte Trial, Purge-Default Inquiry, Estoppel By Contract | Sections 86(2), 839, 85(1) of the Civil Procedure Code; Sections 134, 116 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/0203/2002 |
Upul Palitha Mahanama Vs. Wijayahenagedara Sumanawathie
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Amended Answer, Withdrawal Of Action, Forcible Entry, Restoration, Inherent Powers, Equity And Law | Sections 839, 406(1), 93(2), 217(c) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/0186/2014 |
Vithanagamage Sivantha Perera alias Podi Mahathun Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder, Attempted Murder, Eye Witness Reliability, Contradictions, Rigorous Imprisonment | Section 203 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 300 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/PHC/0152/2012 |
Batahena Wedaralalage Senarath Vs. Owitagedara Gamaralalage Senarathne
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Revision, Dispossession, Interim Order, Clerical Error, Restoration Of Possession | Section 66(1)(b), 67(3), 78, 66(6), 66(7) of the Primary Court Procedure Act; Section 189(1), 5 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/PHC/0073/2012 |
Mawelage Amal Tharanga Vs. E.M. Appuhamy
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Writ Jurisdiction, Certiorari, Tenant Cultivator, Agrarian Development, Judicial Review | Article 154 P (6), 138, 140, 141 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/PHC/0089/2015 |
Dasanayake Mudiyanselage Ariyarathne and Another Vs. Dasanayake Mudiyanselage
Somaweera and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Right Of Way, Entitlement, Ownership, Provisional Nature | Section 66 (1) (a), 69, 69 (1), 68, 69 (2), 66 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/WRT/0067/2015 |
Rev. Beligalle Jinawansa Maha Nahimi and Others Vs. Chandraprema Gamage
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Certiorari, Mandamus, Buddhist Temporalities, Nikaya Registration, Necessary Party | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 4, 41, 41(2)(a) of the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-24 | CA/PHC/0275/2003 |
Pinchahevage Dharmadasa and Others Vs. Wijesekara Arachchige Willie and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Breach Of Peace, Land Possession, Corpus Identity | Section 66 (1) of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-05-24 | CA/WRT/0359 / 2016 |
Thanthirimudalige Don Hemantha and Another Vs. W.G. Premalal and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J, (P/CA) | Certiorari, Mandamus, Land Filling, Environmental Hazards, Inordinate Delay | Sections 3, 5, 6, 9, 18, 19, 20 of the Flood Protection Ordinance; Sections 2, 2A, 2B, 4, 4A, 4C, 8, 9, 20A, 22, 22A of the Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation Act; Sections 32, 33, 34, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 80, 96 of the Agrarian Development Act; Sections 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 23 A-D, 23 N, 23 AA-CC, 24 A-D of the National Environment Act; State Lands Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-23 | CA/PHC/0088 /2013 |
Peradorapage Nishantha Kumudu Kariyawasam Vs. Southern Provincial Road Development Authority and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Certiorari, Charge Sheet, Disciplinary Control, Ultra Vires, Clean Hands | Article 154 P (6), 138 of the Constitution; Sections 14, 26 of the Provincial Road Development Authority Statute No. 04 of 1992 | Download |
| 2018-05-22 | CPA/0057/2016 |
Sujeewa Siriwardena Vs. Prasanth Harshana De Silva and Another
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Quit Notice, State Lands, Eviction, Locus Standi | Sections 3, 5, 9, 6 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2018-05-21 | CA/WRT/0158/2014 |
Ramya Kumari Tilakaratne Vs. Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Certiorari, Mandamus, Permit Holder, Successions, Unexplained Delay | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-18 | CA/LA/0002/2014 |
Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Vs. Hemasiri Bandara Thibbotumunuve
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Bribery, Illegal Accumulation Of Wealth, Acquittal, Balance Of Probability | Sections 23(A)(3), 23A(4), 23A of the Bribery Act | Download |
| 2018-05-17 | CA/PHC/0197 / 2011 |
Rankothgedara Premachandra Vs. Ravindra Hewavitharana and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Writ Jurisdiction, Lawful Tenant Cultivator, Title Transfer | Article 154 P (6), 138 of the Constitution; Section 2 (1) of the Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2018-05-17 | CA/WRT/0395/2013 |
G.K. Ariyarathne Vs. Dr. P.B. Jayasundara
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Certiorari, Mandamus, Duty Free Permit, Motor Vehicle, State Owned Company | Conversion of Public Corporations or Government Owned Business Undertakings into Public Companies Act No. 23 of 1987 | Download |
| 2018-05-15 | CA/PHC/ 0119 / 2011 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Ysarathna Vs. D. M. C. Dissanayaka
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Quit Notice, Government Quarters, Eviction | Section 3, 6 of the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2018-05-14 | CA/0662/1997 (F) |
M. Nadarajamoorthy Vs. Palanimuthu Dharmaseelan (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Tenancy, Unlawful Eviction, Possessory Action, Rei Vindicatio, Rules Of Natural Justice | Section 4 of the Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-14 | CPA/0115 / 2015 |
Mohamed Kamil Jaid and Another Vs. Sithy Ayesha Rizvi
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Possession Of Land, Breach Of Peace, Forcible Dispossession | Sections 66(1), 68(1), 68(3), 68 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-05-14 | CA/PHC/0109/2007 |
Sangarange Lalith Perera Vs. Kandasinghe Arachchige Kelum Lasantha Wijenayake and Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Revision, Interim Order, Summons, Premature Application | Article 154((3)), 138(1) of the Constitution; Sections 33, 33(5), 33(3) of the Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2018-05-14 | CA/PHC/0156/2012 |
S.Gunasiri De Silva Vs. Thenuwara badalge Swarnawathie and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Revision, Right Of Way, Obstruction, Deviation Of Route, Exceptional Circumstances | Section 66(1)(a), 66(7), 69, 69(1), 69(2), 68 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act; Article 138(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-05-10 | CA/PHC/0136/2016 |
Urban Development Authority Vs. Jayanthi Wijelatha
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Unauthorized Construction, Demolition, Summons, Substituted Service | Sections 28 A(3), 28 A(1) of the Urban Development Law | Download |
| 2018-05-10 | CA/WRT/0163/2015 |
K.M.R. Sanjeewa Kumara Vs. Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Certiorari, Prohibition, Discharge From Air Force, Misconduct, Suppression Of Facts | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-05-09 | CA/PHC/0049/2012 |
Lasanthi Rangana Malalasena and Others Vs. Mahathelge Sudath Krishan Dias and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Revision, Land Possession, Breach of Peace, State Land | Section 66(1)(a), 66, 68 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-05-09 | CA/WRT/0222/2017 |
B.B.K. Bandara and Others Vs. Mohan R A Ratwatte and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Certiorari, Mandamus, Prohibition, Method of Teacher Recruitment, Public Examination, Service Minutes | Public Examinations Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-04 | CA/0236/2008 |
Alankarage Lal Gunawardana Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder, Circumstantial Evidence, Last Seen Theory, Identity Recognition, Ellenborough Principle | Section 334(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-05-04 | CA/0288/2013 |
Korinvige Anura Lakshman Silva alias Pechchei Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Murder, Reliability Of Dying Deposition/Declaration | Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 32(1) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-02 | CA/WRT/0152/2015 |
S.P. Morawaka Vs. Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Certiorari, Mandamus, Liquidator\'s Liability, EPF Payment, Voluntary Winding Up | Employees Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958; Sections 319(1), 326(2), 365, 343 of the Companies Act No. 7 of 2007; Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2018-04-05 | CA/0635/1997(F) |
Lokuge Gunawathi De Silva (Deceased) Vs. Lokuge Sisiliya De Silva (Deceased)
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Partition action, investigation of title, judgment in rem, interlocutory decree | Section 25(1) of the Partition Law; Section 114 (2) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-04-05 | CA/0366/1997 (F) |
A. Iddagoda Vs. J.P.J. Annesley Perera (Deceased)
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Eviction, arrears of rent, standard rent, creditworthiness of evidence | Download | |
| 2018-04-05 | CA/PHC/0182/2012 |
M.H.M. Benet Bandara and Others Vs. Provincial Public Service Commission
of the Uva Province and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Writs of certiorari and Mandamus, Necessary Parties, | Rules 5(1), 5(3) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2018-04-04 | CA/0017/2017 |
Athaudage Premadasa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder conviction, dying declaration, unreliable witness, identity of deceased, burden of proof | Section 101 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-04-04 | CA/0017/2017 |
Athaudage Premadasa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder conviction, dying declaration, unreliable witness, identity of deceased, burden of proof | Section 101 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-04-02 | CA/0777/1999(F) |
Withanarachchige Vyting Perera (Deceased) Vs. W.A. Jayasena and Another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J, | Right of way, servitude, prescriptive user, necessity, servient tenements | Sections 41, 217(f) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-04-02 | CA/0067/2017 |
B.G. Wasantha Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J | Murder, dying declaration, burden of proof, fair trial | Sections 296 and 300 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-01-30 | CA/PHC/0012/2013 |
Herathge Chandrawathi Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and Another
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Eviction by Magistrate Court - Unauthorized Occupation of State Land - Interpretation of Statute - Literal Rule | Sections 3, 5, and 9 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2018-01-29 | CA/PHC/0024/2002 |
J.M. Thilakarathne Vs. M.G. Ariyaratne
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Mandamus - Suspension of employment not challenged - No legal duty on employer to pay back wages | Download | |
| 2018-01-29 | CA/PHC/0179/2014 |
Chairman of the National Livestock Development Board and Others Vs.
Bohingamuwa Mudiyanselage Jayasena
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Writ of certiorari, quit notice, state lands, jurisdiction | Section 3 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2018-01-26 | CA/1291/1999(F) |
Kaluwadewage Kulasena (Deceased) Vs. Morawakkoralage Piyadasa Fonseka Abeykoon and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J, | Partition Action - Identity of Corpus - Prescriptive Title - Court\'s Duty to Investigate Title Independently -Judgment in rem | Sections 18(2) and 25(1) of the Partition Law | Download |
| 2018-01-26 | CA/0143/2014 |
Ulapnelage Ginadasa Vs. The Hon. Attorney Geney General
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J | Murder, Evaluating Circumstantial Evidence, Lack of Reasoning in Judgement, Extensive period of time passed since offence | Sections 296 of the Penal Code; Sections 283, 334 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-01-24 | CA/HC/0056/2012 |
Rohana Kumudujith Hapuarachchi Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J | Suspension of Sentence | Download | |
| 2018-01-24 | CA/HC/0283/2008 |
Mapalagama Acharige Vajira Laxmi Vs. The Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Bribery conviction - Delay between offence and complaint -Mitigating Circumstances | Download | |
| 2018-01-24 | CA/0278/2013 |
Thelge Arachchilage Dayaratne Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Criminal Appeal, robbery, identification of weapon, ingredients of charge, mandatory sentence | Firearms Act | Download |
| 2018-01-23 | CA/LA/0005/2013 |
Don George Anton Warnakula Vs. Maswalagoda Kankanamlage Priyantha and Others
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder - Sudden fight - Sentence reduced over plea deal - Prerogative powers of the Attorney General | Sections 293, 294 296, and 297 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-01-23 | CA/HC/0163/2016 |
Liyanarachchige Jayawardena Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J | Death of appellant, termination of proceedings | Download | |
| 2018-01-22 | CA/0638/1996(F) |
Deniyegedara Nandasena Vs. S.M. Podinilame
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffor, J. | Ex parte decree - Appeal to set aside Order which requested to vacate the ex parte decree - The Defendant-Appellant must provide satisfactory reasons to Court to set aside the default decree - Findings of a trial Judge who sees and hears witnesses are not be lightly disturbed on appeal. | Section 86(2) of the Civil Procedure Code Section 86(2A) of the Civil Procedure Code (As Amended) | Download |
| 2018-01-22 | CA/WRT/0397/2014 |
Ambalangoda Mahawaduge (Deceased) and Another Vs. Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Mandamus and Certiorari, land permit cancellation, property transfer, forgery, successor nomination, recovery of possession | Section 114 of the Evidence Ordinance; State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2018-01-19 | CA/HC/0013/2014 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. M.G.R. Manoj Kumara and Another
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Preliminary objection raised - Leave not obtained from the Court of Appeal | Section 15(a)(ii) of the Judicature Act No.2 of 1978 | Download |
| 2018-01-19 | CA/0177/2016 |
Rankothge Devasena Samarakkodi Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J | Murder - Disappearance of evidence - Voluntary Confession - Conviction can be based solely on a confession | Sections 198, 197 and 296 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka - Section 127 (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (as amended) | Download |
| 2018-01-19 | CA/HC/0256/2014 |
Nissanka Aratchchige Jayatilaka Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J | Rape - Sentence Variation - Backdated | Section 364(1) of the Penal Code (as amended) | Download |
| 2018-01-19 | CA/0296/2008 |
Gangodawilage Manoshantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J | Murder - Unlawful Assembly is not negated by acquittal of co-accused - Identification Parades - Witness Credibility | Sections 32, 138, 140, 146 and 296 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka - Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-01-19 | CA/HC/0159/2015 |
A.A.Ajith Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Sentence variation, withdrawal of appeal | Download | |
| 2018-01-18 | CA/0955/1996(F) |
Colamba Arachchige Chandrasiri Vs. Panila Vithanage Rathwathi and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffor, J. | Laesio enormis - Unjust enrichment - Gross undervaluation of property - Burden of proof on claimant - Awareness of true value bars relief | Section 101 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-01-18 | CA/HC/0253/2007 |
Imiyawage Shantha Sanjeewa Perera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J | Rape - Sentence Variation | Section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka (As amended) | Download |
| 2018-01-18 | CA/PHC/0064/2010 |
Udawakage Gunadasa Vs. Divisional Secretary of Opanayake and Another
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Writs of Mandamus and Certiorari - Suppression of a Material Document - Evaluating Individual Benefit vs Public Benefit | Article 154P of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-01-18 | CA/PHC/0184/2011 |
Dulma Dorathy Valentina Vs. H.M. Abeygunasinghe Banda and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Writ of certiorari, agricultural road, clean hands, discretionary relief | Download | |
| 2018-01-17 | CA/1470/2002(F) |
Kulasiri Senaratne Jayasinghe Vs. Premalatha Weerakkody, Aluthge Charlis and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Substitution of Deceased Party - Abatement of Appeal - Contumacious Conduct vs. Excusable delay - Equity over strict law | Section 760A of the Civil Procedure Code- Rule 38 of the Supreme Court Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2018-01-16 | CA/0211/2010 |
Samarappuli Baala Arachchige Piyadasa and Another Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Murder - Evaluation of circumstantial evidence - Compartmentalisation of evidence is not required | Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance - Sections 32, 102, 113B, and 296 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-01-15 | CA/1110/2000(F) |
Polwatte Lekamlage Podi Appuhamy (Deceased) Vs. Mudannaka Arachchilage
Gunasekera (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. E.A.O.R. Amarasekara, J | Partition Action, Investigation of Title, Corpus Dispute, Co-ownership, Devolution of Title | Sections 25, 26 of the Partition Act | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/HC/0003/2012 |
Kandaiah Karunakaran Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J | Murder- Culpable homicide not amounting to murder - Variation of judgement by Reduction of sentence | Sections 296 and 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/0580/1999(F) |
Rajapaksha Pathirranalage Sunil Dankelewatte Vs. Ranhoti Pedige Durayalage Ananda Wijekoone and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffor, J. | Prescriptive Title - Burden of proof when asserting prescriptive title, rests on the co-owner who seeks to claim prescriptive title against other co-owners- High order of proof must be met. | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance No.22 of 1871 | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/0263/2012 |
G.M. Chaminda Bandara Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. L. Jayasuriya, J | Murder - Adoption of proceedings by the succeeding Judge - Formal adoption not necessary | Section 296 of the Penal Code - Section 43, 48 of the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 - Section 88 of the Courts Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/0119/2017 |
Ranpiti Devayalage Priyangika Saman Kumari alias Ganga Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J | Grave Sexual Abuse, Criminal Appeal, Period stipulated in indictment, Credibility of Victim | Section 365 (2) b (2) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/57-58/2006 |
Ahmed Abdulla Mohammad Ismail and Another Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Forgery, Notary Public, Fraudulent Deeds, Criminal Appeal, Beyond Reasonable Doubt | Sections 373, 454, 459 of the Penal Code; Sections 31 (3), 34, 39 (d) of the Notaries Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA / 75-79/2016 |
Thuihannadige Lalith Silva and Others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. L. Jayasuriya, J | Unlawful Assembly, Murder, Abduction, Identification, Voice Identification, Sole Eye Witness | Sections 32, 146, 296, 300, 355 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/HC/0144/2012 |
Karuppaiya Murugesu Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J | \"Murder, Attempted Murder, Dock Statement, Testimonial Creditworthiness\" | Sections 296, 300, 315 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/0187/2010 |
\"Karanayaka Kankanamge Don Diyonis Vs. The Director General of the Commission to
Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption\"
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Bribery, solicitation, decoy witness, single witness credibility | Sections 16 (b), 19 (c) of the Bribery Act; Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance; | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/0190/2008 |
Bamunu Arachige Amaradasa Vs. The Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption
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Hon. L. Jayasuriya, J | Bribery, Defect in indictment, lack of reasoning in judgement | Sections 16 (b), 19 (c) of the Bribery Act | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/WRT/0210/2014 |
A.T. Ariyapala Vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Betting and Gaming Levy and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Mandamus, Betting and Gaming Levy, registration, retrospective operation, deeming provision, Sinhala text prevalence | \"Article 75, Article 80 (1), and Article 23 of the Constitution; Sections 1, 3 (2A) 1, 2A (1), and 7 of the Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment) Act No. 19 of 2013; Section 2(e) of the Interpretation Ordinance; Sections 87, 13(1), and 13(2) of the Housing and Town Improvement Ordinance\" | Download |
| 2018-01-11 | CA/HC/0175/2015 |
Diganwala Durayalage Anura Rathnayake Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Offence prior to the amendment to the Penal Code - Mandatory minimum sentence not applicable | Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-01-11 | CA 0107/1999 (F) |
Pramachandra Ediriweera Seenimodara Vs. Somawathi Ediriweera (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J, | Prescriptive Title - Licensee - Ouster Presumption - Adverse Possession - Overt Unequivocal Act - Legal and Evidential Burden | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance -Section 18(2) of the Partition Law - Sections 3, 101, 103, 105 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-01-11 | CA/WRT/0487/2015 |
T.R. Ratnasiri Vs. Director General of Customs and Others
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehidenoya, J. (P/CA) | Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus, Customs fraud, Substitution of Petitioner | Rule IV (a) and sub rule (2) of Part IV of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2018-01-09 | CA/0476/1999 |
Velayutham Ravikumar vs Rajah Vijendra Nathan
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Possessory Action - Unlawful dispossession - Spoliatus ante omnia restituendus est | Section 4 of the Prescription Ordinance No.2 of 1871 | Download |
| 2018-01-08 | CA/0020/2000(F) |
Rajapakse Mudiyanselage Dharmadasa Vs. R.M.K. Suddahamy and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Rights over property, Rei Vindicatio, Burden of proof | Section 66 of the Primary Court Procedure Act | Download |
| 2017-11-01 | CA/PHC/APN/0119/2016 |
Jayakodyge Punchirathna Banda Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickramasinghe, J. | Revision, alternative remedy, exceptional circumstances | Download | |
| 2017-07-17 | CA/0336/2007 |
Vithana Arachchilage Don Berty Basil Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Murder, Circumstantial Evidence | Download | |
| 2017-06-30 | CA/BA/0002/2017 |
Thajudeen Thajul Muneer and another Vs. Officer-in-charge Police Station, Puttlam and another
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Bail | Download | |
| 2017-05-29 | CA/1323/1999 (F) |
Pahala
Kodituwakkukara Gedara Dingiri
(Deceased) and others Vs. Damunugaha Kumbure Gedara Gunapala of
Gunawela and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | rei vindicatio action, declaration of title, plan identification | Download | |
| 2017-05-25 | CA/0321/98 (F) and CA/0330/98 (F |
Mohamed Abdeen Mohamed Alavi and others Vs. Seeni Muthuraj
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor ,J. | ejectment, Rent Act, unauthorized structure | Rent Act, No. 7 of 1972 | Download |
| 2017-05-24 | CA/0641/1999 (F) |
Elle Gedara Pinchi Amma Vs. Bulugahamulle Gedara (Deceased) Seelawathi and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Default Of Appearance, Purge Default Inquiry, Testimonial Trustworthiness | Section 3 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2017-05-24 | CA/0641/1999 (F) |
Elle Gedara Pinehi Amma Vs. Bulugahamulle Gedara Seelawathie (deceased) and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | default appearance, medical evidence | Download | |
| 2017-05-23 | CA/0002/2016 |
Rajapakse Mudiyanselage Karunaratne Vs. lIuktenna Arachchilage Piyasena
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | restitutio in integrum | Constitution | Download |
| 2017-05-23 | CA/0002/2016 |
Munaweera Thanthrige
Banduwathi Vs. Officer in Charge
Police Station,
Tangalle and others
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | bail application, witness protection, exceptional circumstances | Assistance to and Protection to victims of crime and witnesses Act, No. 04 of 2015 | Download |
| 2017-05-09 | CA/RI/00I3/20I6 |
Kiringodage Samantha
Weerasuriya Vs. Liyanaarachchi Chirantha
Prasad and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Revision, no objections to set aside order | Download | |
| 2017-05-02 | CA/0227/1999 (F) |
Attala Gamaralalage Pediris Singho and another Vs. .Kangun Mohottilage Somawathie
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | partition action, prescription, co-ownership, adverse possession | Download | |
| 2017-04-19 | CA/0671/1995 (F) |
W. Gunadasa Vs. Asoka De Mel Co. Ltd.
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | declaration of title, prescriptive possession, adverse possession | Download | |
| 2017-04-19 | CA/WRT/0121/2017 |
Global Lifestyle Lanka (Pvt) lid Vs. The Monetary Board of the Central
Bank of Sri Lanka
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Prima facie case | Download | |
| 2017-04-07 | CA/1259/2006 |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Munidasa Vs. Habarakada Samitha Thera
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Revision, right of way, encroachment, partition action, writ execution | Download | |
| 2017-04-07 | CA/0059/2011 ABC |
Ananda Appan Vishvanadan alias AlIi & others Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | murder, dying deposition, sudden fight, alibi, burden of proof, circumstantial evidence | Download | |
| 2017-04-07 | CA/PHC/0053/2008 |
Thuma Gamage Premasiri & others Vs. Upasena Ariyawansa Wijeweera
Munaweera
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Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Revision application, primary court, suspended sentence, documents, tenant cultivator | Download | |
| 2017-04-07 | CA/TAX/0005/2010 |
Senvec Lanka (Pvt) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Economic Service Charge, liable turnover, Agency Agreement, Pro-forma Invoice, Letters of Credit, Bill of Lading, passage of title, importer | Economic Service Charge Act, No. 13 of 2006; Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006; Finance Act, No. 11 of 2004 | Download |
| 2017-04-06 | CA/0244/2008 |
Sundara Arachchige Lalith Rajapakshe Vs. Warnakulasuriya Mahawaduge Rohan
Prasanga Peiris and another
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | torture, police custody, life threatening injuries, eye witness, corroboration | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2017-04-06 | CA/0289/2009 |
G.S. Don Dayarathne Vs. The Bribery Commission
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | bribery, solicitation | Monetary Law, No. 58 of 1949 | Download |
| 2017-04-06 | CA/PHC/APN/0113/2011 with CA/PHC/0068/2011 |
Muttiah Shanmugam Vs. Sivapakim Shanmugam and others
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Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Revision, recovery of possession, state land, notice to quit, ejectment | State lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-04-06 | CA/TAX/00072015 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Classic Travel (Pvt) Ltd.
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. | Value Added Tax, zero rated supply, commission income, natural justice, time bar | Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011 (as amended) | Download |
| 2017-04-06 | CA/TAX/0010/2014 with CA/TAX/0013/2014 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Seylan Development PLC
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. | Loss deduction, trade business, tax holiday | Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011 (as amended) | Download |
| 2017-04-06 | CA/WRT/0356/2015 |
Rajapakse Mudiyanselage Tilak Rajapakse Vs. Road Development Authority and others
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC, J. | Administrative circular, cancellation of vacancy, annual transfer, legitimate expectation | Download | |
| 2017-04-06 | CA/WRT/0072/2011 |
E R Siriwardane and others Vs. H M Gunasekere
Secretary, Ministry of Education and others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. | Librarian, public service, unified service, promotion, mandamus | Download | |
| 2017-04-05 | CA/BA/0004/2016 |
Pitigala Arachchiloage Gunasena Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Kalawana & another
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Bail, private defence, heart condition, exceptional circumstances | Download | |
| 2017-04-05 | CA/0145/2014 |
Hewageganage Nihal Shantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J. | kidnapping, grave sexual abuse, corroboration | Download | |
| 2017-04-05 | CA/PHC/0140/2004 |
H.M.A. Piyasena Vs. Sisira Poson Nanayakkara
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | unauthorized construction, demolition order | Urban Development Authority Law | Download |
| 2017-04-05 | CA/PHC/0143/2002 |
T.B .Dissanayake Vs. Ranjith Widyathilake and others
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | store keeper, shortage of goods, disciplinary action | Download | |
| 2017-04-05 | CA/TAX/0001/2008 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Koggala Garments (Pvt) Ltd.
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | jurisdiction, time bar, preliminary objection. judicial review | Inland Revenue Act, No. 28 of 1979; Inland Revenue (Special Provisions) Act, No. 10 of 2003; Inland Revenue (Regulation of Amnesty) Act, No. 10 of 2004; Interpretation Ordinance, No. 21 of 1901; Inland Revenue Act, No. 38 of 2000; Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2017-04-05 | CA/WRT/0240/2013 |
Dr. S. Rasu Vs. Institute of Indigenous Medicine,
Rajagiriya and others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. | non-selection, Probationary Lecturer | Download | |
| 2017-04-04 | CA/0079/2011 |
Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Premachandra Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickramasinghe, J. | murder, circumstantial evidence, dying declaration | Download | |
| 2017-04-03 | CA/PHC/0125/2011 |
B.G. Nadeesha Wathsala Vs. B.G. Saddhasena and others
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | sub letting, paddy land, tenant cultivator | Agrarian Development Act, No. 46 of 2000; High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2017-04-03 | CA/WRT/0381/2015 |
Colonel K.N. Perera Vs. Lt. Gen. Chrishanthe De. Silva, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Volunteer Force, compulsory retirement, Court of Inquiry, transport of unauthorized goods, disciplinary action | Download | |
| 2017-03-31 | CA/0518/2009 |
Mrs. Nawalage Thilaka Kanthie Cooray Vs. National Insurance Trust Fund Board and others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Agrahara insurance, loan, mandamus | Download | |
| 2017-03-31 | CA/BA/0009/2016 |
Muthupahana Gedara Jeewaka Vs. Officer In Charge,
Police Station, Peliyagoda
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Bail, threatening witness, remand, bind over | Download | |
| 2017-03-31 | CA/BA/0010/2016 |
Took Appulage Dilan Randika Vs. Officer In Charge, Police Station, Peliyagoda
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Bail, witness protection, magistrate duty | Download | |
| 2017-03-31 | CA/BA/0011/2016 |
Kuruppu Appulage Asitha Vs. Officer In Charge, Police Station, Peliyagoda
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Bail, witness protection, remand | Download | |
| 2017-03-31 | CA/0084/2009 |
H.A Alocias Shelton Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Rape, Murder, Circumstantial Evidence, Time Factor | Download | |
| 2017-03-31 | CA/PHC/APN/0092/2016 |
Saiyadhu Mohamed Mumdai Begam Vs. Officer-In-Charge,
Department of Police, Police Station ofIllavalai and others
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Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Bail revision, cannabis indica, locus standi, exceptional circumstances, incarceration | Download | |
| 2017-03-31 | CA/WRT/0062/2014 |
Rajagopal Rajendran Vs. D.G.M.V. Hapuarachchi,
Commissioner General of Excise and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Power of attorney | Download | |
| 2017-03-31 | CA/PHC/APN/0048/2016 |
Thuduhenage Indrani Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Revision, bail, locus standi, aggrieved party, mother of the accused | Download | |
| 2017-03-31 | CA/WRT/0337/2014 |
Brumbys International Private Limited and another Vs. Employees Trust Board
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Employees Trust Fund, Surcharges, BPO, Termination, Natural Justice | Employees Trust Fund Act, No. 46 of 1980 | Download |
| 2017-03-31 | CA/WRT/0400/2014 |
Ceylinco Tax and Financial Consultants Vs. Mr. Herath Yapa
The Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC, J. | Gratuity, Employer-employee relationship, Laches | Payment of Gratuity Act, No. 12 of 1983 | Download |
| 2017-03-30 | CA/0068/2008 |
Ginthota Polwatththe Don Janith Susantha Weerasooriya Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Murder, Night Shooting, Eye Witness, Identification | Download | |
| 2017-03-30 | CA/PHC/0031/2010 |
Suleman Mohamed Mohideen Vs. Officer in Charge,
Police Station, Alawathugoda
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | cattle transportation, confiscation, cruelty to animals | Butchers Ordinance, No. 9 of 1893; Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, No. 13 of 1907; Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-03-29 | CA/0008/2015 |
Kotta Hewage Ruwan de Silva Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Criminal Misappropriation, cheating, Rigorous Imprisonment, consecutive sentence | Prevention of Crimes Ordinance, No. 2 of 1926; Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-03-29 | CA/0009/2015 |
Muthukuda Hewage Chandradasa Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Trespass, robbery, retention of stolen property, Rigorous Imprisonment | Prevention of Crimes Ordinance, No. 2 of 1926; Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-03-29 | CA/0010/2015 |
J.M . Sumith Karunaratne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | House breaking, theft, disposal of stolen property, Rigorous Imprisonment | Download | |
| 2017-03-29 | CA/0012/2015 |
Mohamed Thaus Mohamed Uvais Vs. Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Cheating, Criminal misappropriation, Criminal breach of trust, Rigorous Imprisonment | Download | |
| 2017-03-29 | CA/PHC/0030/2009 |
K.D. Wijethunga Vs. Senarath Mudalige Pabilis Singho
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Revision, land dispute, breach of the peace, possession, partition action | Primary Court Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-03-29 | CA/PHC/APN/0017/2016 |
Thambayah Sivakumar Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Revision, delay, exceptional circumstances, mitigation, miscarriage of justice | Download | |
| 2017-03-27 | CA/0156/2005 |
Arumabadadurage Ariyaratne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickramasinghe, J. | Kidnapping, Statutory Rape, Birth Certificate | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-03-24 | CA/0125/2004 |
Attanayake Mudiyanselage Dammika Chandana Attanayake Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Conspiracy, Murder, Robbery, Circumstantial Evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-03-24 | CA/0076/2015 |
Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage
Upatissa Ralahami Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Sexual Abuse, Time Barred, Appeal Procedure | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-03-24 | CA/0038/2013 |
Thangavelu Padmanadan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Murder, Dying Declaration, Stabbing | Download | |
| 2017-03-24 | CA/0186/2010 |
J a yasinghe Gurunnanselage Pradeep Kumara Jayasinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Murder, Private Defence, Firearms | Download | |
| 2017-03-24 | CA/PHC/0200/2006 |
Warahena Liyanage Prmathilake Vs. Weerasekara Mudiyanselage Sumanadasa
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Right of way, right of way, foot path, motorway | path, motorway, three wheeler, revision Primary Court Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-03-24 | CA/WRT/0085/2015 |
W. A. Mihindu Prathiba Karunaratne Vs. Land Commissioner General and others
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC, J. | State land, permit, nomination | Download | |
| 2017-03-24 | CA/WRT/0279/2015 |
Sussex Educational Services Limited Vs. Commissioner of Labour and others
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC, J. | EPF, ETF, Teacher, Age Limit, Mandatory Contribution, Covered Employment | Employees Provident Fund Act, No. 15 of 1958 | Download |
| 2017-03-24 | CA/WRT/0419/2014 |
Habaragamuralalage Sunil Premasiri Peiris Vs. Urban Development Authority and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Southern Express Way, Building height, Zoning, Circular, Existing lot | Urban Development Authority Law, No. 41 of 1978 | Download |
| 2017-03-23 | CA/0370/2000 (F) |
Seneka Perm in Fernando and another Vs. Seneka Permin Fernando and Kelani Vally Plantation Ltd
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J. | Negligence, damages, witness list, contributory negligence | Civil Procedure Code, No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2017-03-23 | CA/239/2012 |
M.l Hydar Ali Vs. K.A Chulananda Perera
Director General of Customs and others
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Customs, Import Permit, Motor Vehicles | Customs Ordinance, No. 17 of 1869 | Download |
| 2017-03-22 | CA/WRT/0283/2015 |
The Finance Company PLC Vs. Chandani Amarathunge
Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Dismissal, Non-appearance, Failure to prosecute, Due diligence | Download | |
| 2017-03-21 | CA/CC/0002/2017 |
Moragodage Paul Saliya Pinto and another Vs. Hatton National Bank PLC
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC, J. | Violation of a stay order, fiscal, possession | Constitution 1978 | Download |
| 2017-03-21 | CA/0020/2014 |
Peduruk Athukoralage Premachandra Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Murder, Strangulation, Eye Witness | Download | |
| 2017-03-17 | CA/DC/1104/2000 |
H.Piyadasa Perera Vs. B.G.Coory
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Default judgment, non-appearance, purge default, proxy | Civil Procedure Code, No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2017-03-17 | CA/0073/2013 |
Arumugam Kanagarathnam Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Murder, Arson, Jurisdiction, Adoption of Proceedings | Download | |
| 2017-03-17 | CA/0206/2013 |
B.K.C. Ruwan Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Robbery, Firearm, Hand Bomb | Public Properties Act, No. 12 of 1982 | Download |
| 2017-03-17 | CA/0196/2008 |
Mohamed Hanifa Mahamed Refai Vs. Director - Genera\"
Commission to Invesitigate,
Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. K. K. Wickramasinghe, J. | Bribery, Corruption, Solicitation, Acceptance | Bribery Act, No. 11 of 1954 | Download |
| 2017-03-17 | CA/WRT/0030/2014 |
Samarapala Angoda Liyanage and others Vs. J.J. Rathnasiri,
Divisional Secretary and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Appointment | Download | |
| 2017-03-16 | CA/WRT/0524/2015 |
Rev: Dishan Wickramaratne Vs. Hon. Attorney Genera and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Dismissal, Lack of interest, Failure to prosecute, Service of notice | Download | |
| 2017-03-15 | CA/0225/2014 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka Vs. Godaperu Pathirennehelage
Wimalarathne Pathirana and another
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Cheque, Debt Recovery, Sentence Variation | Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act, No. 2 of 1990 | Download |
| 2017-03-15 | CA/WRT/0371/2014 |
A.R.M. Ratnayake Vs. Commissioner General of Agrarian Development and others
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC, J. | Agrarian Development, Preliminary objection, Jurisdiction | Download | |
| 2017-03-13 | CA/WRT/0767/2010 |
Murtaza Abid Moosajee and others Vs. W R MDT Balalle
Hon. President of the Labour Tribunal and others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. | Labour Tribunal, Preliminary objection, Alternate remedy, Appeal, Question of law | Industrial Disputes Act, No. 43 of 1950 | Download |
| 2017-03-10 | CA/629/1997 (F) |
Thaibdeen Mahalid Mohamed Vs. Mohamed Makeen Mohamed Rizaf
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor ,J. | Gaffoor Declaration of title, rei-vindicatio, dominum, marked documents | Civil Procedure Code, No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2017-03-10 | CA//0104/2010 |
The Honorable Attorney General Vs. Colombage Chaminda Rohitha
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Murder, Common Intention, Culpable Homicide | ode of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-03-10 | CA/0343/2007 |
Mahanthe Naidelage Nimal
Karunarathne Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Murder, Eye Witness, Identification | Download | |
| 2017-03-10 | CA/WRT/0337/2015 |
G.K. Udeni Janaka Perera Vs. Central Environmental Authority and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Environmental Protection License, EPL, Garage, Residential Area, Zoning | National Environment Act, No. 47 of 1980 | Download |
| 2017-03-09 | CA/0048/2009 |
Solanga Arachchige Norosh Darshana and another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Appeal, concurrent sentence | Download | |
| 2017-03-09 | CA/PHC/APN/144/2016 |
Officer-In-Charge,
Special Investigation Unit 01, Criminal Investigation Department and another Vs. Wijayanthi Perera and others
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Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Revision, locus standi, elephants, illegal registration, public interest litigation, exceptional circumstances | Download | |
| 2017-03-09 | CA/PHC/APN/0067/2015 |
Yeshan Mark Harindra Samarakoon Vs. Alliance Finance Company Limited
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Revision, cheque, board resolution, double jeopardy, res judicata, consideration | Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act, No. 2 of 1990 | Download |
| 2017-03-08 | CA/0098/2001 |
Ranasinghe Pearl Karunalata and others Vs. Rev. Magalkande Dhammakitte
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J. | Sanghika property, charitable trust, partition decree, fraud | Download | |
| 2017-03-08 | CA/WRT/0506/2011 |
Shahid Mohamed Sangani and another Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Termination, Winding-up, Liquidator, Compensation, Stay of proceedings | Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act, No. 45 of 1971 | Download |
| 2017-03-07 | CA/0118/2008 |
Adambawa Jawfar Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Murder, Dying Declaration, Provocation | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-03-07 | CA/PHC/0065/2006 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Vidanagamage Palitha Kumara Chandrasena
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | tenant cultivator, paddy land, purchase offer, Agrarian services | Agrarian Services Act, No. 58 of 1979; Agrarian Development Act, No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2017-03-07 | CA/PHC/0143/2014 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Vidanagamage Palitha Kumara Chandrasena
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Revision, cheating, forged deed, mandatory fine, compensation | Penal Code | Download |
| 2017-03-06 | CA/PHC/APN/0055/2016 |
Kosgama Liyanage Lasantha Udaya
Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Revision, sentencing, compensation, previous convictions, installment payment | Download | |
| 2017-03-03 | CA/0253/2010 |
Makawitage Lakshman Pathiraja Samarasinghe Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Bribery, Solicitation, Acceptance, Sentencing | Bribery Act, No. 11 of 1954 | Download |
| 2017-03-03 | CA/PHC/0119/2014 |
Adikari Mudiyanselage Shelton Appuhamy Vs. OIC, Police Station, Dummalasuriya
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | transportation of cattle, vehicle confiscation, valid permit, hearsay evidence | Animals Act, No. 29 of 1958; Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance, No. 13 of 1907 | Download |
| 2017-03-02 | CA/397-398/1996 (F) |
S.A. Kusuma Weerasekara Vs. L.P. Jayasekera and others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor ,J. | Partition action, scheme of partition, surveyor\'s plan | Partition Act, No. 21 of 1951 | Download |
| 2017-03-02 | CA/0336/2015 |
Hewa Anthonige Piyasena Vs. United People\'s Freedom Alliance and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA), Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J., Hon. H.C.J. Madawala J. | Expulsion, Provincial Council, Political Party | Provincial Councils Elections Act, No. 2 of 1988 | Download |
| 2017-03-02 | CA/0163/2015 |
Ampagoda Liyanage Vijitha Mahindasena Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J. | Murder, Alibi, Omissions and Contradictions | Download | |
| 2017-03-02 | CA/0017/2014 |
W Maheshika Madhubhashin Vs. W D J Welagedera and others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. | Inquest proceedings, apparent cause of death, reasonable suspicion, murder, negligence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979; Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, 1978; Bail Act, No. 30 of 1997; Penal Code, No. 2 of 1883; Judicature Act, No. 2 of 1978 | Download |
| 2017-03-02 | CA/APN/MISC/0004/2015 |
Dolphin View (Private) Limited Vs. The Registrar of Companies and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Companies, share transfer, registration, time limits, administrative delay | Companies Act, No. 07 of 2007 | Download |
| 2017-03-02 | CA/PHC/0123/2012 |
Kithsiri Pradeep Witharana Vs. P. Leka Geethanjalee Perera
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Rent, demolition, re-development, writ of certiorari, natural justice | Rent Act, No. 7 of 1972; High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1999 | Download |
| 2017-03-02 | CA/WRT/0143/2013 |
Poththewela Kankanam Gamage
Weerasekara Vs. D Ranaweera
Former Divisional Secretary, Dikwella Divisional Secretariat and others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. | Land Acquisition, Compensation, District Court, Laches | Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2017-03-01 | CA/157-158/2003 |
Krishnasami Ramachandran Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Explosion, Conspiracy, Aiding and Abetting, Temple of Tooth | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-03-01 | CA/WRT/402/2016 |
Lankan Heritage and Tours International (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Mr. Nihal Somaweera,
Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation and others
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC, J. | Tender, Bidding process, Travel service counters, Airport, Misrepresentation, Suppression of facts | Download | |
| 2017-03-01 | CA/WRT/0537/2009 |
General Sales Company (Pvt) Ltd Vs. P. Yoganathan
Deputy Director of Customs and another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Download | ||
| 2017-02-28 | CA/0208/1998 |
Mohamed Muhseen Abdul Gaffar Vs. Mohamed Abdul Cader and others
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Partition | Download | |
| 2017-02-28 | CA/0791/1997 (F) |
Kahandawa Arachchige
Kusumawathie Vs. ArachchiAppuharnilage Subatheris
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor ,J. | Appeal, partition, interlocutory decree, per incuriam, rule | Partition Law | Download |
| 2017-02-28 | CA/0025/2011 |
Dissanayake
Karunaratne and another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Appeal, murder conviction | Download | |
| 2017-02-28 | CA/WRT/0120/2015 |
Feriallsmail Ashraff Vs. W.B,D dassanayake
Secretary General of Parliament and others
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC, J. | Pension entitlements | Parliamentary Pensions Act No. 47 of 1990 | Download |
| 2017-02-28 | CA/WRT/0437/2014 |
Amarasinghage Champa Damayanthi Silva Vs. Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and others
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC, J. | Undue delay, laches, mandamus | Download | |
| 2017-02-27 | CA/0030/2009 |
Baraniwala Liyanage Sunil alias
Wasthuwa alias Diyalape Wasthuwa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Appeal, murder conviction, dying declaration, dock statement | Download | |
| 2017-02-27 | CA/108-108A/2015 |
Sirisena Marakkalage
Kurukulasooriya alias Atasiri and others Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Appeal, conviction set aside | Download | |
| 2017-02-27 | CA/0116/2008 |
Selvaratnam Sivaneshan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Appeal, rape, age of victim | Registration of Birth and Deaths Act, No. 17 of 1951 | Download |
| 2017-02-27 | CA/0268/2010 |
Pathirage Premathilake
Koshena Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Appeal, murder, reasons for conviction | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-02-27 | CA/MC/RV/07/2015 |
Loku Vitange Ratnapala Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Revision, conviction, sentence | Download | |
| 2017-02-27 | CA/PHC/0015/2016 |
Kandasamy Meenambal Vs. Officer-In-Charge
Police Narcotic Bureau and others
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Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Exceptional circumstances, application on behalf of accused | Download | |
| 2017-02-23 | CA/0178/2010 |
Konganige Sarath Palitha Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Appeal, statement made at a non-summary proceeding, contradictions, evidentiary value | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-02-23 | CA/0233/2014 |
Lewke Kanagallege Lionel
Wickramasinghe alais Gamini Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Appeal, murder, lesser sentence | Download | |
| 2017-02-23 | CA/WRT/0134/2015 |
Dassayanke Mudiyanselage Dulip Chameera
Adikari Vs. Gagan Bulathsinhala,
(Air Marshal) Commander and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Mandamus, service extension | Download | |
| 2017-02-21 | CA/0249/2013 |
Phalage Sudath Lakmal
Abegunawardana Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Appeal, section 403 Penal Code | Download | |
| 2017-02-20 | CA/PHC/0011/2017 |
Muthuthanthrige Peatro Sunil Bernard Vs. Hewapathiranage Don Cletus Samaranayake
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Possession of vehicle | Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Amended by Act No. 12 of 1990 | Download |
| 2017-02-20 | CA/PHC/0168/1997 |
Mohomad Haniffa Subayar and another Vs. Hameedu Abdul Muhuthar and others
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Appeal, land dispute, possession, defect in petition | Primary Courts Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-02-17 | CA/266-268/2007 |
Palangamrachchige Anthoney Perera and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Appeal, murder, burden of proof as to particular fact | Evidence Ordinance, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-02-17 | CA/PHC/0100/2008 |
Thwarapperuma Arachchige Don Janaka Sujeewa Vs. Sunil Kulasekara and another
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Appeal, date of dispossession, burden of proof | Primary Courts Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2017-02-17 | CA/WRT/0031/2017 |
Kumari Nirmali Corea and another Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Notice refused | Download | |
| 2017-02-17 | CA/WRT/0070/2015 |
Kelani Valley Plantation PLC Vs. Nimal G. Punchihewa, Chairman, Land Reform Commission and others
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC, J. | Quashing of Magistrate\'s Court proceedings | Land Reform Law | Download |
| 2017-02-16 | CA/0104/2012 |
Bilingahawattegedera Karunaratne alias Raja and another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickramasinghe, J. | Appeal, evidence, witnesses, sudden provocation | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2017-02-16 | CA/PHC/0122/2002 |
N awagamuwage Hemalatha Piyaseli
Perera Jayawardana (Deceased) and another Vs. Officer-In-Charge,
Police Station,
Kosgama and others
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Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Download | ||
| 2017-02-15 | CA/0025/2010 |
K.A.Shantha Udayalal Vs. The Hon. Attorney-General
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor ,J. | Appeal, conviction, non-summary evidence, alibi | Download | |
| 2017-02-15 | CA/PHC/APN/80/2015 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Jayathilakage Dhanuska Kumara Jayathilake
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Revision, suspended sentence, mitigator factor | Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-02-15 | CA?WRT/0050/2017 |
Rohan Sujeewa Laksiri Karanduwawala Vs. Lieutenant General A.W.J.C.de Silva,
Commander of Sri Lanka Army and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Court of Inquiry, undue delay, futility | Download | |
| 2017-02-14 | CA/0608/1999(F) |
A.S. Jayawardene and others Vs. Thiremuni Peter and others
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J. | Appeal, removal as director, compensation | Conversion of Government Owned Business Undertakings into Public Corporations Act, No. 22 of 1987 | Download |
| 2017-02-14 | CA/0034/2015 |
B M Ruwan Thilina Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickramasinghe, J. | Appeal, reduction of sentence | Download | |
| 2017-02-14 | CA/0056/2006 |
Rajapaksha Pathiranage Jayathilake Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Appeal, evidence, production | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2017-02-14 | CA/0167/2012 |
Yahalagamage Nishantha Saman
Rohitha Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Appeal, murder, evidence | Download | |
| 2017-02-13 | CA/0713/2000 (F) |
Hettiarachchige Dominic Marx Perera Vs. Kuruwita (Deceased) and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Fresh evidence in appeal | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2017-02-13 | CA/PHC/0207/2006 |
Ponnamperuma Arachige Sunil
Kumara Vs. Nanayakkarawasam
Patudoowe Vidanalage
Gnanawathie
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Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Appeal, order of High Court, possession of land | Primary Courts Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-02-13 | CA/PHC/APN/37/2013 |
Mohamed Mukthar Mohamed Rains Vs. Commissioner of National Housing,
Central Province and others
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Revision, delay | Download | |
| 2017-02-13 | CA/WRT/280/2012 |
L.J.K. Hettiarachchi and another Vs. Pearl Weerasinghe,
The Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Gratuity, judicial review, natural justice | Payment of Gratuity Act, No. 12 of 1983 | Download |
| 2017-02-09 | CA/0003/2009 |
Thalagalagallegedara Michael
MudiyanselageKarunayake
Bandara alias Suji Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor ,J. | Setting aside a conviction, contradictory evidence | Download | |
| 2017-02-09 | CA/PHC/0041/2011 |
Gardi Hewaage Sumanawathi,
Vandhagala, Karawita Vs. Ratnapatambendige Nihal Weerawama
Nilaweera
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Proceedings to eject, state land, valid permit, special law over general law | State Land (Recovery of possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979 (as amended) | Download |
| 2017-02-09 | CA/PHC/APN/0141/2015 |
Thammalage Bandula Fernando and another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Revision, reasonable sentence, exceptional circumstances, delay | Download | |
| 2017-02-09 | CA/WRT/149/2013 |
Chandana Sri Prasanna Kumara Wellangiriya Vs. M.M.C. Fernando,
Secretary, Ministry of Power and Energy and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Reinstatement, suppression, futility | Download | |
| 2017-02-08 | CA/0130/2007 |
Kandasamy Mohan Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Appeal, murder, burden of proof, intoxication | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2017-02-08 | CA/PHC/0003/2012 |
Trans Asia Hotel PLC Vs. W.A.D.A. Wijesooriya,
Revenue Inspector,
Colombo Municipal Council
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Appeal, summons on accused, mistake of court | Download | |
| 2017-02-07 | CA/0344/1999 |
W.P. Gunadasa Vs. D.P. Sriyani Chandrika
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J. | Ejection, illegal possession, land | Download | |
| 2017-02-07 | CA/0218/2015 |
Rajapaksha Durayalage Kularatna
alias Nimal Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Appeal, murder, provocation, culpable homicide | Download | |
| 2017-02-06 | CA/0831/2000 (F) |
LB. Finance Company Ltd Vs. Victor Dewapura alias Devapura Victorpala
alias Victorpala Devapura (Deceased) and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Caveat subscriptor, nqn est factum, lease agreement | Consumer Credit Act, No. 29 of 1982 | Download |
| 2017-02-06 | CA/HC/17-18/2012 |
H. Nihal and another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Appeal, murder conviction | Download | |
| 2017-02-06 | CA/PHC/APN/0052/2013 |
Akuragoda Pathiranage Ajith Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Revision, inordinate delay, exceptional circumstances | Download | |
| 2017-02-06 | CA/WRT/0004/2015 |
M.F.M. Munawwar Vs. Hon. Wijedasa Rajapaksa Minister of Justice and others
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC, J. | Muslim Sudden Death Inquirer, services terminated | Download | |
| 2017-02-06 | CA/WRT/0158/2016 |
Sena Mills Refineries Pvt Limited Vs. Chulananda Perera,
Director General of Customs
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. | Crude Palm Fatty Acid, HS Code, inquiry, Nomenclature Committee | Food Act | Download |
| 2017-02-04 | CA/0479/1998 (F) |
Mangalagama Wattegedara Dinoris
(Deceased) Vs. R.M. Ukku Menike and others
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Hon. H.C.J. Madawala, J. | Land, partition, Kandyan Law | Kandyan Law declaration and Amendment Ordinance | Download |
| 2017-02-02 | CA/WRT/0142/2016 |
Brigadier W.M.R.B. Walisundara Vs. Lt. Gen. A.W.J.C. De Silva, Commander of the Sri lanka Army and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Notice refused, party not before court | Download | |
| 2017-01-31 | CA/PHC/0041/2010 |
M.C. Margrate Perera Vs. Divisional Secretary,
Divisional Secretariat, Naula and another
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | State land, recovery of possession, burden of proof | State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979 (as amended) | Download |
| 2017-01-31 | CA/WRT/1011/2006 |
Kolonnawa Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society v. Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat,
Kolonnawa
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Locus standi, preliminary objection | Download | |
| 2017-01-31 | CA/WRT/0187/2016 |
Dhilmi Kasunda Malshini Suriyarachchi Vs. Sri Lanka Medical Council and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC, J. (P/CA) | Recognition, degree awarding institutions, SAITM, registration, medical practitioner | Medical Ordinance (as amended), Universities Act No 16 of 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2017-01-30 | CA/TR/0012/2016 |
Abdul Wadood Mohamed Athas Vs. Maduwage Yasapaala Silva
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Threat to life | Download | |
| 2017-01-30 | CA/820/1997 (F) |
A.H.Jameela umma (Deceased) and another v. Abdul Razak Mohamed Isaak
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor ,J. | Rei-vindicatio, right of ownership, declaration of title | Download | |
| 2017-01-30 | CA/WRT/0235/2012 |
Dayani Thanuja Herath Randeni and others Vs. H M Gunasekera,
Former Secretary to the Ministry of
Education and others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. | School admission, application | Download | |
| 2017-01-30 | CA/WRT/0370/2013 with CA/WRT/0371/2013 CA/WRT/0372/2013, CA/WRT/0373,/2013, CA/WRT/0374/2013 |
Gunadasa Gajanayake and others Vs. Mrs. W D C Amarathunga,
Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. | Payment of gratuity | Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 (as amended) | Download |
| 2017-01-27 | CA/PHC/0091/2015 |
Duro Pipe (Private) Ltd. Vs. Hettige Pradeep Silva and 38 others
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Appeal, Jurisdiction of the Provincial High Court | High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Industrial Dispute Act, No. 32 of 1990 (as amended) | Download |
| 2017-01-27 | CA/0696/1997 |
W. Siyadoris and others Vs. Maharage Jamis Perera (Deceased) and others
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Hon. Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Substitution of parties | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2017-01-27 | CA/0012/2014 |
Maththaka Gamage Rasantha
Manoj Kumara Indika Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickramasinghe, J. | Appeal, compensation to victim | Penal Code | Download |
| 2017-01-27 | CA/730/1993 (F) with with 731/732/1993/F |
Walataracharige Piyasena of
Wedagoda v. Milane Acharige Charlotte
Chandrani
Gunawathie alias Charlotte Silva and others
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Partition, devolution of title | Download | |
| 2017-01-27 | CA/WRT/0009/2017 |
Danasekara Mudiyanselage Upali Abeywickrama Vs. National Lotteries Board and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC, J. (P/CA) | Charge sheet, disciplinary action, preliminary inquiry | Download | |
| 2017-01-26 | CA/PHC/APN/0069/2015 |
Kimbulapitiyage Gamini Mendis and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Revision, sentencing of accused persons | Download | |
| 2017-01-26 | CA/WRT/0076/2015 |
S. Gnanasampanthan and another Vs. Dehiwala- Mount Lavinia Municipal Council and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC, J. (P/CA) | Co-owners, certificate of ownership, assessment register, certiorari, natural justice, bias | Download | |
| 2017-01-25 | CA/PHC/APN/0141/2016 |
Abdul Hassan Mohamed Kaleel Vs. Mohamed Kaleel Mohamed Imthiyas
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Revision, pending appeal, exceptional circumstances | Download | |
| 2017-01-25 | CA/PHC/APN/0045/2016 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Dilruk Sanjeewa Vs. The Officer-In-Charge,
Police Narcotic Bureau and another
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Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Revision, bail, exceptional circumstances | Download | |
| 2017-01-25 | CA/WRT/0234/2012 |
Sri Lanka Nidahas Podu Sewaka Sangamaya Vs. Saliya W Mathew, Chairman, National Salaries and Cadre
Commission and others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. | Salary scale, public sector, Management Assistants | Download | |
| 2017-01-24 | CA/WRT/0433/2013 |
L.A.D.A. Dissanayake Vs. Central Environmental Authority
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Environmental Protection License, reasonableness | Download | |
| 2017-01-23 | CA/PHC/APN/0017/2015 |
Meringga Danasiri Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Revision, exceptional circumstances | Download | |
| 2017-01-20 | CA/0481/2000 (F) |
Jalenthi Lekamlage Karunaratne Vs. D.P.L. Albert Silva
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Land, rei vindicatio action, dominium, possession, | Evidence Ordinance, No. 14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2017-01-20 | CA/PHC/APN/0125/2015 |
Don Susantha Wijenayake Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Revision, exceptional circumstances, alternative remedy, appeal | Criminal Procedure Code Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2017-01-20 | CA/WRT/0087/2015 |
Seelanga Durage Laxman Wickramasinghe Vs. Air Martial Gagana Bulathsinghala and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC, J. (P/CA) | Discharge with disgrace, summary trial | Air Force Act, Sri Lanka Air Force (Regular and Regular Services) Regulations 1951 | Download |
| 2017-01-20 | CA/WRT/0331/2013 |
P.V.S. Santha and others Vs. Lt. Gen. R.M.D. Ratnayake
Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and others
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Hon. S.Thurairaja, PC, J. | Army, compensation, disabled soldiers, mandamus, legal right | Download | |
| 2017-01-20 | CA/WRT/0480/2015 |
Chamath Kavintha Gunawardena Vs. H.M.W. Ranjith,
Principal,
Nalanda College and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC, J. (P/CA) | Certiorari, admission to school, irrationality, residence, proximity, natural justice, costs | Download | |
| 2017-01-20 | CA/WRT/459/2015 |
Nandina Hewage Ranjith Mendis Vs. Mr. K.D.N. Thilakasiri
Principal/Chairman,
Selection Committee for Grade 1,
Rahula Vidyalaya, Matara and others
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Hon. S.Thurairaja, PC, J. | Selection procedure, suppression, misrepresentation, material facts, ubberima fides | Download | |
| 2017-01-19 | CA/PHC/0088/2005 |
Kumarasiri Raveendra Kulatunga Vs. W.A. Gunawardana
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Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Appeal, no exceptional circumstances | Urban Development Authority Act, No. 41 of 1978 | Download |
| 2017-01-18 | CA/WRT/628/2011 |
St Regis Packaging (Private) Limited v. Commissioner General of Labour and 2 others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Industrial dispute, Transparency of proceedings, procedural impropriety | Industrial Disputes Act, No. 43 of 1950 (as amended) | Download |
| 2017-01-17 | CA/PHC/0032/2011 with CA/PHC/0033/2011 |
Abusalee Sitti Fareeda Vs. Chairman,
Pradeshiya Sabha, Warakapola
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Proceeding the application, withdrawal of action | Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of 1987 | Download |
| 2017-01-17 | CA/0261/2012 |
Withana Gunawardena Vs. Director - General
Commission to Investigate Bribery and
Corruption and another
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Appeal, charge not established | Download | |
| 2017-01-17 | CA/1045/99 (F) |
Noordeen Alisa Umma and Noordeen Buhary v. Mohommed Haniffa Siththy Sirin
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Land, ownership, possession, title, prescription | Prescription Ordinance, No. 22 of 1871, Evidence Ordinance, No. 14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2017-01-11 | CA/0176/2014 |
Arumugam Ravichandran Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J. | Appeal, circumstantial evidence | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2017-01-11 | CA/0262/2000 (F) |
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation v. Gnanasambandan Shanmuganathan
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Contract, offer, acceptance, duress, contract of sale | Prevention of Frauds Ordinance, No. 7 of 1840 (as amended), Evidence Ordinance, No. 14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2017-01-11 | CA/0642/1999 (F) |
K.R.A. Millangoda v. Koswatte Ralalage Punchirala and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Proxy, revocation, preliminary objection | Download | |
| 2017-01-10 | CA/0073/2011 |
Kamaldeen Faizal Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L. U Jayasuriya, J. | Murder, intoxication, appeal | Penal Code | Download |
| 2017-01-10 | CA/LA/0065/2007 |
Director -General,
Commission to Investigate Allegations Vs. Yapa Hettipathirannehelage Kithsiri
Manjula Kumara Yapa and another
Of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Appeal, corroboration, eyewitness evidence | Evidence Ordinance, No. 14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2017-01-10 | CA/WRT/0341/2013 |
Gammedi Liyanage Don Vijaya Vs. The Chairman,
Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Mandamus | Download | |
| 2017-01-09 | CA/PHC/APN/0111/2014 |
People\'s Leasing and Finance Company PLC Vs. The Additional Forest Officer,
Office of the Forest Department Mahaoya and others
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Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Revision, exceptional circumstances found | Download | |
| 2016-10-14 | CA/0287/1999 (F) |
Gannoruwe Kadegedara Aron & others Vs. Pillegedara Waththa Sirisoma & others
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J. | partition action, devolution of title, prescriptive possession, paternity | Download | |
| 2016-07-29 | CA/0488/1997F CA/488A/1997/F CA/488B/1997/F |
Sridevi Silva Vs. Michel alias Mahinda Weerapura and Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Malicious prosecution – damages – wrongful institution of criminal proceedings – acquittal vs discharge – Magistrate’s Court proceedings – instigation of complaint – burden of proof – liability of co-defendants – vicarious instigation – absence of prosecution witnesses – enmity between parties – evidentiary burden in malicious prosecution – appeal dismissal – non-pursuit of appeal – civil liability for criminal proceedings. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka – provisions relating to offences leading to criminal complaint (general applicability to malicious prosecution claims); Civil Procedure Code – provisions governing civil claims and appeals in the District Court system; Magistrate’s Courts Procedure – provisions relating to criminal proceedings, acquittal/discharge due to absence of witnesses. | Download |
| 2016-07-29 | CA/0633/1997F |
Galwatte Gedara Nishantha Udayakumara Vs. Peya Korale Gedara Leelawathie.
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Hon. H.C.J.Madawala, J. | Breach of promise of marriage – matrimonial claim for damages – requirement of written promise – Section 19 Marriage Registration Ordinance – enforceability vs validity of oral promise – admissibility of documentary proof – Udalagama v Boange 61 NLR 27 principle – confirmation of oral promise in writing – evidentiary insufficiency of oral testimony alone – corroboration requirement in seduction/breach claims – burden of proof in civil cases – balance of probabilities – cross-examination admissions – failure to produce marriage certificate – subsisting marriage as legal impediment – contra bonos mores – Section 20 General Marriage Ordinance No. 19 of 1907 – bar on specific performance of marriage promises – damages as sole remedy – judicial misdirection in law and fact – evaluation of credibility of plaintiff evidence – absence of documentary proof – non-refutation by defendant – corroboration principle in sexual/matrimonial claims – Chandrasena v Karunawathie principle – setting aside of District Court judgment. | Marriage Registration Ordinance – Section 19 (written promise requirement for breach of promise of marriage) General Marriage Ordinance No. 19 of 1907 – Section 20 (no action to compel marriage / limits on enforcement) Civil law principles on burden of proof – balance of probabilities standard Case law: Udalagama v Boange 61 NLR 27; Jonathan Joseph v June De Silva 1990 (2) SLR 175; K.A. Chandrasena v Karunawathie 57 NLR 298; Jagadamba v Boya (Roman-Dutch Law principle on corroboration) | Download |
| 2016-07-29 | CA/0888/1997F |
Horathal Pedige Pabilis and another Vs. Horathal Pedige Piyananda
Disanayaka and Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Partition action – co-ownership – undivided shares – pedigree – allotment of shares – accuracy of share determination – survey plan evidence – uncontested defendants – admission of title – non-contesting parties – entitlement to larger share – limited appellate challenge in partition decree – lack of contest on merits – dismissal of appeal – finality of partition judgment – survey plan identification – Section 25 Partition Act principles (implied) – burden of proof in share variation – failure to establish error in allocation. | Partition Act (Sri Lanka) – principles governing partition, determination of shares, and finality of decrees; Civil Procedure Code – provisions relating to partition proceedings and appellate intervention; Evidence Ordinance – admissions by parties and effect of uncontested facts; relevant procedural principles on co-ownership and survey plan reliance in partition actions. | Download |
| 2016-07-29 | CA/0020/2007 |
Mohamed Imthiyaz Zakriya Vs. Warakapola Multi-Purpose
Co-Operative Society Limited and another.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Civil Procedure Code – Section 18(1) intervention – addition of party – necessary and proper party – declaration of title – ejectment action – landlord–tenant dispute – disputed ownership of temple property – Paththini Devale Kandy – Basnayake Nilame – multiplicity of proceedings – avoidance of conflicting judgments – prima facie title claim – documentary evidence vs pleadings – collusion allegation – burden to implead interested parties – effect of non-joinder – res judicata prevention – judicial discretion in adding parties – Arumugam Coomaraswamy v Andiris Appuhamy principle – Weerapperuma v De Silva – intervention to protect proprietary rights – adequate representation of interests – procedural fairness – costs of litigation. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka) – Section 18(1) (addition/joinder of parties necessary for complete and effective adjudication); principles on necessary and proper parties, avoidance of multiplicity of actions, and intervention in pending proceedings; case law principles on joinder of parties in title disputes. | Download |
| 2016-07-29 | CA/WRT/0031/2016 |
Captain Channa D.L. Abeygunewardena v. Sri Lanka Ports Authority & Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC,J (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – termination of employment – suspension from service – employment contract – contractual relationship – statutory body – private company – Magampura Port Management Company (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka Ports Authority – public duty – statutory flavour – wrongful termination – alternative remedy – Labour Tribunal – industrial dispute – breach of contract – certiorari unavailable for contractual disputes – mandamus unavailable to enforce private rights – supervisory jurisdiction – public law remedy – dismissal in limine – preliminary objection – master and servant relationship. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140; Companies Act No. 7 of 2007; Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act – Section 7(1)(e), (i), and (m); Industrial Disputes Act – provisions relating to unlawful termination and Labour Tribunal remedies. | Download |
| 2016-07-29 | CA/PHC/0152/2015 |
Arappalage Ruwan Savior Bernard Vs. The Attorney General and Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Revision application – preliminary objection – stay order – appeal and revision – maintainability – revisionary jurisdiction – appellate jurisdiction – High Court order – original criminal jurisdiction – land dispute – right of way – Primary Courts Procedure Act – Section 66 inquiry – breach of peace – Article 138 – Article 154P – Section 11 High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act – interim relief – urgency – parallel appeal – stay pending appeal – business prejudice. | Constitution of Sri Lanka – Articles 138 and 154P; High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 – Section 11(1); Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Section 66 relating to land disputes likely to cause a breach of the peace. | Download |
| 2016-07-29 | CA/WRT/0031/2016 |
Captain Channa D.L. Abeygunewardena Vss. The Sri Lanka Ports Authority and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J (P/ CA) | Writ of certiorari – writ of mandamus – preliminary objection – maintainability – employment termination – suspension from service – contractual employment – private company – statutory body – statutory duty – public duty – Companies Act – Sri Lanka Ports Authority – alternative remedy – Labour Tribunal – wrongful termination – industrial dispute – contractual relationship – commercial contract – supervisory jurisdiction – judicial review – Vidyodaya University v Linus Silva principle – Harjani v Indian Overseas Bank distinction – Jayaweera v Wijeratne principle – Hakmana Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society Ltd v Fernando principle – Mahanayake v Chairman, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation principle. | Companies Act No. 7 of 2007; Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act; Industrial Disputes Act – providing alternative remedies for wrongful termination of employment and limiting writ jurisdiction where the employment relationship is purely contractual. | Download |
| 2016-07-28 | CA/WRT/0211/2016 |
R.M. Wijerathne Vs. Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC. J(P/CA) | Army officer; absence without leave (AWOL); desertion; Court Martial; limitation period; summary of evidence; volunteer reserve; military discipline; certiorari; judicial review. | Army Act (ss. 56, 61(5)); Army Disciplinary Regulations (Reg. 70(1), 70(2)); Volunteer Force Regulations (Reg. 29(6)). | Download |
| 2016-07-26 | CA/0031/2016 |
Yakdehi Guruge Suranimala Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor, J. | Withdrawal of appeal – accused present in custody – prison production – Section 359 Criminal Procedure Code – consent of prosecution – sentencing adjustment – backdating of sentence – date of conviction – sentence implementation direction – fine upheld – appellate disposal by consent – dismissal of appeal – waiver of challenge – procedural termination of appeal – sentencing modification only – finality of conviction. | Criminal Procedure Code (Sri Lanka) – Section 359 (withdrawal/disposal of appeal and consequential orders); general appellate principles on consent disposal and variation of sentence; court’s power to direct commencement date of sentence. | Download |
| 2016-07-26 | CA/0455/2005 |
Pan Asia Banking Corporation Limited Vs. Galle Multipurpose Co-operative Society Limited and Others.
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Hon. Padman Surasena,J. | Title to land – ejectment – landlord and tenant dispute – denial of landlord’s title – declaration of title – intervention – Section 18 Civil Procedure Code – necessary and proper party – joinder of parties – multiplicity of actions – conflicting judgments – intervenient respondent – prima facie ownership – documentary evidence of title – competing claims – collusion – judicial discretion – adequacy of representation – Arumugam Coomaraswamy v Andiris Appuhamy – Weerapperuma v De Silva – effectual and complete adjudication – non-joinder. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka) – Section 18(1) (intervention / addition of parties); principles governing necessary and proper parties; joinder of parties to ensure complete adjudication and to avoid multiplicity of actions and inconsistent judgments in civil litigation. | Download |
| 2016-07-25 | CA/PHC/0054/2007 |
Napana Edirisinghe Mudiyanselage Bisomenike Vs. P.D. Keerthi Gamage, The Provincial Land Commissioner
(Acting) of Department of the ProvincialLand Commissioner,
Anuradhapura.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Title to State land – ejectment – competent authority – State Land Recovery of Possession Act No. 58 of 1981 – illegal occupation – permit under State land – burden of proof – inability to establish title or lawful possession – challenge to ejectment notice – jurisdiction of Magistrate Court – revision application – alternative remedy of appeal under High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 Section 11 – failure to plead exceptional circumstances – discretionary nature of revision – estoppel by conduct – failure to appear/representation at argument – insufficiency of grounds for judicial review interference. | State Land Recovery of Possession Act No. 58 of 1981 – Section 18(1); High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 – Section 11; Court of Appeal Rules 1990 – Rule 3(1)(a). | Download |
| 2016-07-25 | CA/WRT/0220/2016 |
Port junk Dealers Association and 2 Others Vs. Marine Environment Protection Authority and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC.J (P/CA) | Marine pollution; port services; outsourcing; service contracts; licence fees; bunkering regulations; oil waste removal; sludge disposal; suppression of material facts; judicial review. | Marine Pollution Prevention Act, No. 35 of 2008 (ss. 21, 28); Bunkering Regulations. | Download |
| 2016-07-24 | CA/WRT/0087/2014 |
Kalinga Mudalige Derick Mervin Perera Vs. Provincial Land Commissioner of North Western Province and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC,J (P/CA) | Writ of mandamus – land permit – annual permit – Land Development Ordinance – public legal duty – suppression of material facts – uberrima fides – full disclosure – legal right – administrative discretion – refusal to issue permit – State land – annual permit holder – amendment of permit – public authority – mandamus refused – abuse of writ jurisdiction – precedent – long-term lease. | Land Development Ordinance – Section 19(5) (issue of land permits); State Lands Ordinance (long-term lease); principles governing Writ of Mandamus, requiring a public legal duty, a corresponding legal right, and full disclosure of material facts. | Download |
| 2016-07-22 | CA/0692/2000F |
Miriyagalla Kankanamalage Don Wimalasir Gunatileka Vs. Kabamullage Dona Piyawathi and Others.
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Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor, J. | Cancellation of deed – notarial deed of transfer – deed No. 6005 – allegation of misrepresentation – lease vs transfer dispute – execution of deed at night – blank document signing allegation – validity of notarial attestation – burden of proof – credibility of notary evidence – non est factum plea – misapprehension of document nature – character vs contents distinction – Prof. Weeramantry contract principle – requirement of cogent evidence – rejection of non est factum – prescription of action – limitation period for cancellation of deed – Section 10 Prescription Ordinance – Ranasinghe v De Silva 78 NLR 500 – limitation runs from date of execution – fraud not proved – absence of fraudulent conduct – valuation dispute – laesio enormis doctrine – inadequacy of consideration – failure to prove undervalue – necessity of expert valuation – dismissal of claim – affirmation of District Court judgment. | Prescription Ordinance – Section 10 (limitation for action to cancel notarial deed);Roman-Dutch Law principle – non est factum doctrine;Roman-Dutch Law principle – laesio enormis (gross inadequacy of consideration);Notarial execution principles under Sri Lankan civil law. | Download |
| 2016-07-22 | CA/0131/2011 |
W.A.Kumarasiri alias Kumara Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. Gaffoor, J. | Murder appeal – unlawful assembly – common object liability – Section 140 & 146 Penal Code – Section 296 murder – credibility of eyewitnesses – contradictions in testimony – hostile/inconsistent witnesses – missing medical evidence (MLR) – burden of proof in criminal cases – benefit of doubt – failure of investigation – evidentiary gaps – self-defence – private defence – exceeding right of private defence – Exception 2 to Section 294 Penal Code – sudden fight – mitigation – duty of trial/appellate court to consider alternative verdicts – culpable homicide not amounting to murder – jury direction principles – Chandradasa v Queen principle – King v Muttu – King v Vitanage Eddin – King v Albert Appuhamy – appellate re-evaluation of facts – substitution of conviction – sentence reduction – mitigating circumstances (family protection claim). | Penal Code – Sections 140, 146, 294 (Exception 2), 296; Criminal Procedure Code – principles on jury/trial judge duties and appellate sentencing powers; Evidence principles on credibility, contradictions, and reasonable doubt. | Download |
| 2016-07-22 | CA/WRT/0133/2014 |
Ganewattage Don Jayalath Wasantha Vs. Ministry of Plantation Industries and another.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC,J. (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari – Quit notice – State land – Recovery of possession – Legitimate expectation – Land Reform Commission – State plantation land – Unauthorized occupation – Necessary party – Non-joinder – Suppression of material facts – Writ jurisdiction – Judicial review – Competent Authority – Plantation lease – State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act – Land Reform Law – Dismissal of application – Prerogative writ – Costs. | State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 – provisions governing recovery of possession of State lands and powers of the Competent Authority; Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972 – provisions relating to vesting and alienation of land by the Land Reform Commission; Evidence Ordinance – Section 114 relating to the presumption of regularity of official acts. | Download |
| 2016-07-21 | CA/0072/2011 |
Mahathanthri Arachchige Don Ambrose alias Chuti Mudalali Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. K.K.Wickremasinghe, J. | Statutory rape – Section 364(2)(e) Penal Code – conviction after trial – sexual penetration evidence – medical evidence vs prosecutrix testimony – absence of physical injuries – hymen intact – inter-labial penetration – refusal to call defence witness (doctor) – sentence appeal only – excessiveness of sentence – mitigating factors (age 60, no previous convictions) – minimum mandatory sentence – appellate sentence reduction – Section 359 Criminal Procedure Code – backdating sentence – compensation to victim – default sentences for fine and compensation – judicial discretion in sentencing – partial allowance of appeal – affirmation of conviction. | Penal Code (Sri Lanka) – Section 364(2)(e) (statutory rape); Criminal Procedure Code – Section 359 (variation/backdating of sentence on appeal); principles on sentencing discretion, evaluation of medical evidence in sexual offences, and appellate interference with sentence (mitigating and aggravating factors; compensation and default sentences). | Download |
| 2016-07-15 | CA/0852/1998F |
Panapitiyage Don Vijitha Kumara and Others Vs. P.D. Anura and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC,J. | Abatement of appeal – substitution of deceased parties – failure to substitute heirs – due diligence in prosecution – dismissal for want of substitution – restoration/relisting of abated appeal – reasonable time requirement – delay of 18 months – suppression of material facts – parallel appeals – inter partes order – civil appellate procedure – non-compliance with court directions – laches – duty of appellant to prosecute appeal – costs imposed on relisting application – abuse of process – Civil Procedure Code provisions on abatement and substitution. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka) – provisions relating to abatement of proceedings, substitution of deceased parties, and restoration of abated actions (notably Section 403 and related rules); principles on filing within reasonable time and sufficient cause for delay as applied in appellate procedure. | Download |
| 2016-07-15 | CA/PHC/0042/2014 |
Pathirage Ann Rani Perera Vs. Forest Officer and Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Forest offence – unlawful transportation of timber – timber permit – confiscation of vehicle – Forest Ordinance – Section 40 read with Section 25(1) – registered owner of vehicle – liability of owner – failure to take reasonable precautions – forfeiture/confiscation order – Magistrate’s inquiry – revision application – revisional jurisdiction – exceptional circumstances – maintainability of revision – burden on petitioner – concurrent findings of Magistrate and High Court – dismissal in limine – Dharmaratne v Palm Paradise Cabanas Ltd principle – abuse of revision as second appeal – costs. | Forest Ordinance – Section 40 read with Section 25(1) (offences relating to transportation of timber without a valid permit and confiscation of vehicles used in the commission of forest offences); Constitution of Sri Lanka – Article 138 (revisional jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal). | Download |
| 2016-07-15 | CA/WRT/0168/2015 |
Sinhalage Jagath Samarawickrama Vs. Chief Minister and Minister in Charge of the subject of
Local Government and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC,J (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari – Removal of Chairman – Pradeshiya Sabha – Local government – Preliminary objection – Necessary parties – Non-joinder – Amended petition – Amendment of caption – Withdrawal of amendment – Support of application – Dismissal in limine – Procedural fairness – Judicial review – Inquiry officer – Chief Minister – Local Government Commissioner – Writ jurisdiction – Notice to respondents | Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of 1987 – Section 185 governing removal of the Chairman of a Pradeshiya Sabha and appointment of an inquiry officer; Constitution of Sri Lanka – Article 140 relating to the Court of Appeal\'s writ jurisdiction and judicial review of administrative decisions. | Download |
| 2016-07-14 | CA/1039/1997F |
Pradeshiya Secretary of Piliyandala Vs. Ratnasiri Wijeseker aliays
Nanayakkarawasam .
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Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor, J. | Money recovery action – damages claim – administrative order by Divisional Secretary – land disposition – absence of declaration of title – relief not pleaded – ultra vires judgment – Section 40(e) Civil Procedure Code – relief beyond prayer – jurisdictional error – procedural impropriety – notice requirement against public officer – Section 461 Civil Procedure Code – failure to issue notice to Attorney-General – official capacity liability – State liability vs personal liability – natural justice violation – denial of legal representation – Section 460 Civil Procedure Code – Chapter XXXI CPC procedure compliance – writ of certiorari alternative remedy – improper forum selection – administrative act challenge – Blacker v David principle – certiorari jurisdiction of Court of Appeal – dismissal of improperly instituted action. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka) – Section 40(e) (relief must be specifically pleaded), Section 460 (right to legal representation / procedural fairness), Section 461 & 461A (notice of action against public officers / Attorney-General involvement), Chapter XXXI (procedures relating to actions against State/public officers); principles on writ jurisdiction (Court of Appeal – certiorari remedy); relevant case law: Blacker v David 53 NLR 499; Surangi v Rodrig 2003 (3) Sri LR 35. | Download |
| 2016-07-14 | CA/PHC/0196/2007 |
David Wanniarachchi and another Vs. J ayaweera Gamaathiralalage Brahmanawatte Linton Jaayaweera.
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Right of way – servitude – access road obstruction – footpath/right of way width – Primary Court Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 Section 66 – inquiry by police – determination of entitlement to right – Section 69 jurisdiction – Section 75 dispute affecting land – revision to High Court – factual finding of usage – police inquiry report – tire marks – recent obstruction – appellate interference with concurrent findings – absence of appellants at hearing – dismissal of appeal. | Primary Court Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Sections 66, 69 and 75 (jurisdiction to inquire into disputes relating to possession and determination of entitlement to rights affecting land, including servitudes/right of way). | Download |
| 2016-07-13 | CA/PHC/APN/0152/2014 |
Wamakulasuriya Paul Peter Fernando v. The Attorney General & Others.
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Revision application – forfeiture of bail bond – surety – absconding accused – murder trial – confiscation of bond – default sentence – imprisonment of surety – procedural fairness – opportunity to show cause – inquiry prior to forfeiture – revisionary jurisdiction – erroneous order – High Court powers – recovery of bond amount – attachment and sale of property – maximum sentence for surety – breach of bail conditions – setting aside impugned order – remittal for inquiry. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Sections 365 and 422(1), 422(2), and 422(4); provisions relating to forfeiture of bail bonds, recovery of penalties from sureties, and imprisonment upon default. | Download |
| 2016-07-13 | CA/PHC/REV/0152/2014 |
Warnakulasuriya Paul Peter Fernando Vs. The Attorney General and Others.
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Hon.P.R.Walgama, J. | Revision application – bail surety – forfeiture of bail bond – bond confiscation – default imprisonment – absconding accused – surety liability – opportunity to show cause – inquiry before forfeiture – procedural fairness – excessive sentence – statutory limit on imprisonment – revisionary jurisdiction – erroneous exercise of judicial discretion – setting aside forfeiture order – remittal for fresh inquiry. | Criminal Procedure Code – Section 422(1), (2) and (4) governing forfeiture of bail bonds, recovery of bond penalties, inquiry, opportunity to show cause, and limiting default imprisonment to six months. | Download |
| 2016-07-12 | CA/PHC/APN/0068/2015 |
Anishika Nishani Hettiarachchi Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Revision application – bail cancellation – refusal of bail – trafficking in heroin – 30 kilograms of heroin – Poison, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance – exceptional circumstances – revisional jurisdiction – alternative remedy of appeal – final order – delay in seeking revision – burden of establishing exceptional circumstances – non-recovery of drugs from suspect – constructive involvement in trafficking – monetary transactions connected to drug trafficking – discretion of court – maintainability of revision – dismissal of revision application – Rustem v Hapangama principle – Cader v Officer in Charge Narcotic Bureau principle. | Poison, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) – Section 83 (restrictions on granting bail for drug offences); Criminal Procedure Code – provisions relating to appeals from final orders; Constitution of Sri Lanka – Article 138 (revisional jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal). | Download |
| 2016-07-11 | CA/PHC/0248/2003 |
Alagiya Hakuru Sopalin and Others Vs. Pathirage Daya Arnarasinghe.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Right of way – breach of peace requirement – Primary Court Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 Section 66(1)(b) – jurisdictional threshold – police complaint – possession of paddy land – prior District Court order – Magistrate inquiry – revisional jurisdiction of High Court – statutory mandate for breach of peace or likelihood – Agrarian Services Act – Agrarian Development Act – exclusive statutory scheme for paddy land disputes – judicial review of Primary Court findings – setting aside revision order – restoration of Magistrate order – absence of proper basis for High Court interference – absence of parties at hearing. | Primary Court Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Section 66(1)(b) (jurisdiction upon breach of peace or likelihood thereof in possession disputes affecting land). | Download |
| 2016-07-11 | CA/WRT/0183/2016 |
S.J.M.R.P. Samarakoon Vs. The Conservator General of Forests and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC, J (P/CA) | Writ of Mandamus – Vein quartz excavation – Forest reserve – Mining permit – Forest Department – Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) – Environmental permits – Archaeological clearance – Refusal of permit – Government policy – Cabinet decision – State-owned enterprise – Public resources – Administrative discretion – Legitimate expectation – Delay – Judicial review – Refusal of notice. | Forest Ordinance – provisions governing the Conservator General\'s discretion to issue permits for extraction of forest resources; Mines and Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992 – provisions regulating mining licences and mineral extraction; National Environmental Act No. 47 of 1980 – provisions relating to environmental approvals; Antiquities Ordinance – provisions governing archaeological clearances for excavation activities. | Download |
| 2016-07-08 | CA/0343/2000 |
Leela de Zoysa Vs. Rilhenage Pieris.
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Hon.A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Paddy land dispute – tenant-cultivator – landlord and tenant relationship – ejectment – declaration of title – Agrarian Services Act – jurisdiction (District Court vs Commissioner of Agrarian Services) – ouster of court jurisdiction – agricultural land register – prima facie evidence – burden of proof – rebuttable presumption – documentary evidence – acreage tax payments – adverse inference – Section 114(f) Evidence Ordinance – Section 45(3) Agrarian Services Act – Section 147 Civil Procedure Code – rights determined at date of action – tenancy continuity – statutory tenancy protection – jurisdiction where status is disputed – dismissal for want of jurisdiction – key tenancy precedents. | Agrarian Services Act No. 58 of 1979 – Section 45(3); Civil Procedure Code – Section 147; Evidence Ordinance – Section 114(f); Paddy Lands Act No. 1 of 1958 (reference to predecessor legal principles); relevant case law principles on jurisdiction and tenancy disputes | Download |
| 2016-07-08 | CA/BR/0003/2013 |
Hatton National Bank PLC Vs.Divisional Secretary/Acquiring Officer of Biyagama Divisional Secretariat.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Land Acquisition – compensation for acquired land – Acquiring Officer – Board of Review – Section 9 inquiry – Section 22 appeal – Section 28 appeal – market value assessment – valuation report – appellate jurisdiction – question of law vs question of fact – admissibility of fresh evidence on appeal – Section 45 Land Acquisition Act – Section 46 Land Acquisition Act – reasoned decision – irrelevant considerations – appellate review limits – failure to adduce evidence at initial stage – valuation methodology – judicial restraint in compensation appeals – administrative valuation dispute – finality of factual findings. | Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 (as amended) – Section 9, Section 22, Section 28, Section 38 (proviso (a)), Section 45(1), Section 46(1)(a). | Download |
| 2016-07-08 | CA/0006/2011 |
Thammettayalage Thissa Kumara Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC, J. | Murder indictment – Section 296 Penal Code – trial in absentia – absconding accused – death sentence – open warrant – delayed appeal – Section 241(3) Code of Criminal Procedure Act – bona fide absence – de novo trial application – rejection of explanation – failure to establish sufficient cause – procedural delay – time-bar under Section 331 CPC Act – calculation of appeal period – Haramanis Appuhamy v IP Bandaragama principle – revisionary jurisdiction of Court of Appeal – extraordinary discretionary power – contumacious conduct – jumping bail – undue delay – miscarriage of justice test – judicial discretion limits – refusal to interfere – confirmation of conviction and sentence. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 203 (judgment and sentencing), Section 241(3) (de novo trial after absence if bona fide shown), Section 331 (time limit for appeal filing); Penal Code – Section 296 (murder). | Download |
| 2016-07-07 | CA/PHC/0011/2005 |
Disanayaka Mudiyanselage Chandana Bandara Vs.Officer in Charge of the Special Crimes Investigation Unit of Anuradhapura and Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Section 425 Criminal Procedure Code – disposal of property – release of property after criminal trial – cheating – criminal misappropriation – conviction and acquittal – revision application – High Court appeal – Magistrate’s order – legality of inquiry – procedural requirements – production of documents – revision procedure – Rule 3(1)(b) Court of Appeal Rules 1990 – failure to tender records – dismissal for non-compliance – fair hearing – discretion of Magistrate – legality of release order – revision jurisdiction – appellate interference – evidentiary material – custody of money – procedural default. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 425(1) (power of court to order disposal of property after inquiry or trial) and Court of Appeal Rules 1990 – Rule 3(1)(b) (requirement to tender relevant documents in revision applications, failure of which may lead to dismissal). | Download |
| 2016-07-05 | CA/PHC/0015/2004 |
R.D. Handy Vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Agrarian
Services of Uva Province and Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Agrarian Services Act – Section 18(1) – tenant cultivator – arrears of rent – paddy field – quit notice – ejectment – writ of certiorari – jurisdiction of High Court – tenant cultivator register – joint tenancy – rent inquiry – failure to pay rent – certified copies – Court of Appeal Rules – Rule 3(1)(a) and 3(1)(b) – mandatory procedural compliance – dismissal for non-compliance – preliminary objection – estoppel – delay in rent payment – discretionary writ jurisdiction – agrarian dispute – tenancy rights – landowner – arrears recovery – procedural defect – judicial discretion – fatal irregularity – certified documents requirement. | Agrarian Services Act – Section 18(1) – tenant cultivator – arrears of rent – paddy field – quit notice – ejectment – writ of certiorari – jurisdiction of High Court – tenant cultivator register – joint tenancy – rent inquiry – failure to pay rent – certified copies – Court of Appeal Rules – Rule 3(1)(a) and 3(1)(b) – mandatory procedural compliance – dismissal for non-compliance – preliminary objection – estoppel – delay in rent payment – discretionary writ jurisdiction – agrarian dispute – tenancy rights – landowner – arrears recovery – procedural defect – judicial discretion – fatal irregularity – certified documents requirement. | Download |
| 2016-07-04 | CA/PHC/APN/0055/2018 |
Senanayaka Ganehi Mudiyanselage
Palitha Mohanlal Senanayaka Vs. Director General of Commission to Investigate Allegations of
Bribery or Corruption.
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. | Bribery Act offences – High Court criminal jurisdiction – Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption – indictment on corruption charges – Section 19(b) and 19(c) Bribery Act – public servant definition – Section 90 Bribery Act interpretation – preliminary objection – maintainability of indictment – loss adjuster – independent contractor vs employee – scheduled institution – Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Ltd. (SLICL) – gratification/soliciting bribe – official act requirement – ingredients of offence – burden of proof in criminal law – presumption of innocence – trial procedure vs preliminary legal determination – mixed question of law and fact – jurisdictional objection in criminal trial – timing of adjudication of legal issues – judicial restraint at pre-trial stage – prosecution burden beyond reasonable doubt – statutory interpretation – scope of “public servant” – evidentiary determination at trial – dismissal of revision/application. | Bribery Act No. 11 of 1954 (as amended) – Section 19(b), Section 19(c), Section 90 (definition of “public servant”); Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 (Court of Appeal criminal revision/appellate jurisdiction framework). | Download |
| 2016-07-04 | CA/WRT/0086/2016 |
Leenas Sebesthiyan Dias Vs. Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera the Minister of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources and Others.
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Hon.Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC,J. (PICA) | Writ application – withdrawal of application – administrative circular – withdrawal of circular – amendment of permits – fishing permits – undertaking by respondents – concession by State – consent withdrawal – dismissal upon withdrawal. | No specific statutory provision discussed; concerns the withdrawal of an administrative circular and consequential amendment of permits in writ proceedings. | Download |
| 2016-07-01 | CA/0561/2000F |
Dewayalage Susirilatha and Others Vs. Mahamadu Abdul Hasan and Others.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Partition action – identification of corpus – boundary dispute – survey plan vs deed inconsistency – failure to prove land identity – Section 25(1) Partition Act duty – Section 41 Civil Procedure Code – precision of land description – Preliminary Plan No. 279 – surveyor’s report – waiver of objection – Sri Lanka Ports Authority v Jugulinja Boat Co principle – Section 18(2) Partition Act – court’s duty to identify corpus – consent irrelevant to identity – Muslim law of inheritance – agnatic succession – unequal male/female shares – deed No. 9538 – evidentiary conflict in boundaries – misdirection in law – failure to evaluate identity evidence – decree set aside on appeal. | Partition Act No. 21 of 1977 – Sections 25(1), 18(2);Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka) – Sections 41, 44; Muslim Law (inheritance principles). | Download |
| 2016-07-01 | CA/PHC/0104/2007 |
Anada Sarath Liyanage Vs. The Director General of Forest
Conservation.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Relisting of appeal – rejection for nonpayment of brief fees – revision appeal – High Court record – notice not served – insufficient address – inadvertent error – service of notice – restoration of appeal – absence of knowledge – procedural default – journal entry – burden of proof – sufficient cause – valid reason – reinstatement of appeal – failure of notice service – clerical mistake in petition – judicial discretion – natural justice – right to be heard – registry procedure – restoration of dismissed appeal – cause of absence – Linadasa v Sam Silva principle – non-service of court notice – procedural fairness. | Court of Appeal Rules (Sri Lanka) – provisions relating to payment of brief fees and dismissal/relisting of appeals for noncompliance; and principles of procedural fairness and reinstatement of appeals based on “sufficient cause” as developed under appellate jurisdiction practice (including judicial discretion to restore appeals where notice was not properly served). | Download |
| 2016-07-01 | CA/PHC/0134/2015 |
Ranil Charuka Kulathunga Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Revision application – bail refusal – cocaine trafficking – possession of dangerous drugs – commercial quantity of cocaine – exceptional circumstances – revisionary jurisdiction – alternative remedy of appeal – final order – refusal of bail – discretionary remedy – burden to establish exceptional circumstances – prolonged remand – family hardship – private school fees – commencement of trial – trial delays attributable to accused – life imprisonment or death penalty – expeditious trial – Rustem v Hapangama principle – Cader v Officer in Charge, Narcotic Bureau principle. | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) – Sections 54A(c) and 83; Criminal Procedure Code – provisions relating to appeals against final orders and bail applications. | Download |
| 2016-07-01 | CA/WRT/0070/2014 |
Uda Gedara Kulasinghe v. K.K.G.I.D.P. Wijethilake, Divisional Secretary and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC,J (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – land succession – nominated successor – permit holder – grantee – Land Development Ordinance – transfer of state land – succession rights – nomination in permit – grant issued subsequent to permit – life interest holder – effect of nomination – conversion of permit into grant – intention of deceased allottee – arbitrary administrative decision – Divisional Secretary – disputed questions of fact – judicial review – certiorari granted – mandamus refused – succession under state grants – interpretation of statutory provisions – land alienation. | Land Development Ordinance – Sections 37, 72 and Schedule III; Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140; provisions relating to permits, grants, nominations of successors, and succession to state land holdings. | Download |
| 2016-07-01 | CA/WRT/0070/2014 |
Uda Gedara Kulasinghe Vs. Divisional Secretary of Rajanganaya and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC,J (P/CA) | Revision application – interim stay order – appeal and revision – preliminary objection – maintainability of revision – stay order pending appeal – original criminal jurisdiction – appellate jurisdiction – High Court order – Section 66 Primary Courts Procedure Act – roadway dispute – breach of peace – business interruption – revisionary jurisdiction – Section 11 High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act – Article 138 Constitution – Article 154P Constitution – judicial discretion – extension of stay order. | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 – Section 11(1); Constitution of Sri Lanka – Articles 138 and 154P; Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Section 66 (revisionary jurisdiction, appellate jurisdiction, stay orders, and land dispute proceedings). | Download |
| 2016-07-01 | CA/WRT/0189/2014 |
Micro Cars Limited Vs. Consumer Affairs Authority and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC,J. | Consumer protection; defective goods; vehicle warranty; braking system defect; Consumer Affairs Authority inquiry; refund of purchase price; statutory interpretation; time bar; no evidence rule; certiorari; judicial review. | Consumer Affairs Authority Act No. 9 of 2003 (ss. 13(1), 13(2), 13(4)); Companies Act No. 7 of 2007; Finance Leasing Act No. 56 of 2000; Motor Traffic Act. | Download |
| 2016-06-30 | CA/PHC/0236/2005 |
M.S.M. Rifai Vs. Officer-in-Charge of Galle Police Station and Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Land dispute – Breach of peace – Disputed passageway – Common user of land – Right of access – State land claim – Section 66 inquiry – Possession dispute – Primary Court Procedure Act – Magistrate’s order – Revision application – Revisionary jurisdiction – Evaluation of evidence – Credibility of witness – Shared use of passage – Police information – No exceptional circumstances – High Court affirmation – Appeal dismissed. | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Section 66(1); Code of Criminal Procedure (referred to in relation to revisionary jurisdiction principles). | Download |
| 2016-06-29 | CA/PHC/APN/0091/2015 |
Dukgannarala Mudiyanselage
Sanjeevani Vinoja Kumari Vs. Officer in Charge of the Crime Investigation Section of the Police Station of Gampaha and Others.
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Hon.L.T.B.Dehideniya,J. | Revision application – Bail application – Refusal of bail – Suspect in robbery case – Robbery using firearms – Third suspect – Mother of suspect – Locus standi – Standing to sue – Right to be heard – Right to maintain proceedings – Non-party applicant – Application by parent – Bail for benefit of another person – Personal interest insufficient – High Court bail jurisdiction – Preliminary objection – Absence of legal standing – Revisionary jurisdiction – Dismissal of application – Objection upheld. | Bail Act No. 30 of 1997; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (provisions relating to bail applications and revisionary jurisdiction); Constitution of Sri Lanka (supervisory and revisionary jurisdiction of superior courts). | Download |
| 2016-06-29 | CA/PHC/APN/0092/2015 |
Dukgannarala Mudiyanselage
Sanjeevani Vinoja Kumari Vs. Officer in Charge of Crime Investigation Section of Gampaha Police Station and Others.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Revision application – Bail application – Refusal of bail – Robbery with firearms – Third suspect – Mother of suspect – Locus standi – Standing to sue – Right to bring an action – Right to be heard – Non-party applicant – Bail sought for another person – Personal hardship – Mental distress – Family hardship – Preliminary objection – Maintainability of application – Revisionary jurisdiction – No legal interest – Absence of standing – New facts not permissible in revision – Question of law – Dismissal of revision application – Objection upheld. | Bail Act No. 30 of 1997; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (provisions relating to bail and criminal proceedings); Constitution of Sri Lanka (revisionary jurisdiction of superior courts). | Download |
| 2016-06-29 | CA/PHC/APN/0093/2015 |
Dukgannarala Mudiyanselage
Sanjeevani Vinoja Kumari Vs. Officer in Charge of Crime Investigation Section of Gampaha Police StatioN and Others.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Revision application – Bail proceedings – Bail refusal – Robbery using firearms – Criminal investigation – Third suspect – Mother of suspect – Locus standi – Legal standing – Right to be heard – Right to bring an action – Non-party applicant – Preliminary objection – Maintainability of application – Personal hardship – Mental distress – Family dependency – Application for another’s release – Benefit to third party – Revisionary jurisdiction – New facts inadmissible in revision – Question of law – Absence of legal interest – Objection upheld – Application dismissed. | Bail Act No. 30 of 1997; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (provisions relating to bail and criminal proceedings); Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (revisionary jurisdiction of superior courts). | Download |
| 2016-06-28 | CA/REV/0006/2012 |
Sinniah Selvanayagam Vs. J ayaweera Mudiyanselage
Chandrika Priyadharshani and another.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Revision application – State land recovery proceedings – Ejectment from state land – Illegal possession – Notice to show cause – State Land Recovery of Possession Act – Ownership dispute – Land Reform Commission – Deed of transfer – Private ownership claim – Wife as owner of land – Identity of land in dispute – Discrepancy in extent and boundaries – Schedule to deed – Schedule to notice of ejectment – Survey plan – Unchallenged plan – Proper party not impleaded – Magistrate’s order of ejectment – Error of law – Revisionary jurisdiction – Possession dispute – State ownership not established – Order set aside – Revision allowed. | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 – Section 3 (institution of proceedings for recovery of possession of State land); Section 10 (ejectment order and recovery of possession of State land). Land Reform Law – Powers of the Land Reform Commission relating to transfer and alienation of land. Constitution of Sri Lanka – Article 138 (revisionary jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal). | Download |
| 2016-06-27 | CA/WRT/0155/2015 |
W T L Automobiles (Pvt) LTD Vs. Director General of Customs and Others.
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – State land dispute – Land permit – Divisional Secretary – State land allocation – Co-operative Society – Successor in title – Liquidation of Co-operative Society – Lease of State land – Possession of State land – Land Development Ordinance – Administrative decision – Recommendation versus decision – Amenability to judicial review – Res judicata – Re-litigation of disputes – Public law remedy – Judicial review – Discretionary remedies – Certiorari refused – Mandamus refused – Long possession claim – State land administration. | State Lands Ordinance – provisions relating to the issuance of permits over State lands; Land Development Ordinance – provisions governing the grant of permits and alienation of State lands; Co-operative Societies Ordinance and Co-operative Societies (Special Provisions) Act No. 35 of 1970 – provisions relating to the dissolution, liquidation, and reorganization of co-operative societies. | Download |
| 2016-06-27 | CA/WRT/0152/2016 |
Thushantha Mahindra Ratwatte Vs. Minister of Lands and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Writ of certiorari – mandamus – land acquisition – sports complex project – Kelani Valley Sports Club – parallel proceedings – pending writ application – intervention – Section 10 Land Acquisition Act – District Court proceedings – Avissawella land dispute – deviation from public purpose – lease of acquired land – gemming activity – temporary use of acquired land – failure to establish abandonment of purpose – repetition of proceedings – abuse of process – maintainability of writ application – lack of prima facie case – dismissal in limine – judicial restraint in writ jurisdiction – concurrent proceedings before Court of Appeal and District Court. | Land Acquisition Act – Section 10; Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 (writ jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal). | Download |
| 2016-06-27 | CA/MC-RV/0001/2016 |
A.M. Darshi Nawaratna Vs. Officer in Charge of Special Investigations Unit in Colombo Police Headquarters and Others.
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Hon.M.M.A.Gaffoor, J. | Bail application – revision of Magistrate’s order – Code of Criminal Procedure Act Section 404 – Antiquities Act offences – conspiracy – aiding and abetting – destruction/defacing of antiquities – Penal Code Section 113B and Section 102 – interlocutory criminal jurisdiction – bail in exceptional circumstances – deteriorating health condition of accused – medical evidence in bail – prosecutorial discretion – State concession to bail – pending prosecution witnesses – stage of trial – judicial discretion in bail matters – conditions of bail – cash bail and sureties – reporting conditions to police unit – non-interference with witnesses – surrender of passport – custody vs liberty balance – serious offences against cultural heritage – Vander Poorten v Vander Poorten precedent – partial prosecution case completion – fairness of pre-trial detention – Court of Appeal supervisory jurisdiction – revisionary jurisdiction in criminal procedure. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 404; Antiquities Ordinance/Act No. 9 of 1940 (as amended) – Section 15B; Sri Lanka Penal Code – Section 102 (abetment), Section 113B (criminal conspiracy-related provision as cited); Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138/140 (appellate & writ/revision jurisdiction framework). | Download |
| 2016-06-24 | CA/0652/1997F |
Chief Electronic Engineer Airport and Aviation Services Ltd Vs. G.M.De Silva.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Defamation – Damages for defamation – Qualified privilege – Animus injuriandi – Malice – False allegations – Official capacity – No claims certificate – Territorial jurisdiction – Civil Procedure – Evaluation of evidence – Trial judge’s findings – Burden of proof – Defamatory statements – Roman-Dutch Law – Appellate review – Assessment of damages – Fiscal service of summons – Jurisdiction of District Court – Malicious publication | Civil Procedure Code – Section 187 (requirement that judgments contain the points for determination, decisions thereon, and reasons for such decisions); principles of Roman-Dutch Law governing defamation, including animus injuriandi and the defence of qualified privilege. | Download |
| 2016-06-24 | CA/0058/2010 |
Kanagaratnam Pirabakaran Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Rape – Girl under sixteen years – Plea of guilty – Conviction on own plea – Sentencing – High Court trial without jury – Withdrawal of plea – Incumbent Judge – Successor Judge – Judicial powers – Recording of plea – Comprehension of plea – Compensation to victim – Rigorous imprisonment – Appeal against sentence – Statutory interpretation – Procedural law – Directory provisions – Criminal procedure – Conviction affirmed – Sentence affirmed | Penal Code (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995) – Section 364(2)(e) relating to rape of a girl under sixteen years of age; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (as amended) – Sections 183, 197 and 203 governing pleas of guilt, withdrawal of pleas, convictions, sentencing, High Court procedure and judicial powers in criminal trials. | Download |
| 2016-06-24 | CA/0245/2009 |
K.D. Nishantha Perera Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Murder – Dying declaration – Circumstantial evidence – Stabbing death – Absence of eye witnesses – Identification of assailant – Reliability of dying declaration – Corroboration – Refreshing memory of witness – Section 159 Evidence Ordinance – Admissibility of evidence – Contradictions and omissions – Motive – Previous enmity – Recovery of incriminating articles – Medical evidence – Trial Judge misdirection – Evaluation of circumstantial evidence – Failure to apply correct legal principles – Conviction set aside – Re-trial ordered – Appeal partly allowed. | Penal Code – Section 296; Evidence Ordinance – Section 159; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Sections 110(4) and 335(2)(a). | Download |
| 2016-06-24 | CA/PHC/0025/2014 |
Mutha Merenngya Keerthi Rohan and another Vs. Koralage Up ali Senarath.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Primary Court dispute – Right of way – Easement claim – Access road – Obstruction of roadway – Breach of peace – Section 66 inquiry – Temporary orders – Preservation of peace – Disputed pathway – Alternative access – Necessity easement – Possessory rights – Evaluation of documentary and photographic evidence – Pending partition action – Revision application – Revisionary jurisdiction – No exceptional circumstances – Appeal dismissed – Costs awarded. | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Sections 66 and 69. | Download |
| 2016-06-23 | CA/REV/1217/2000 |
Ranawaka Arachchige Don Seemon Vs. Kandana Arachige Geetin Appuhamy and Others.
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Hon. H.C.J.Madawala, J. | Partition action – Revision application – Revisionary jurisdiction – Final decree – Interlocutory decree – Amendment of decree – Omission of necessary party – Co-owner omitted from action – Registered title – Bona fide purchaser – Unallotted share – Miscarriage of justice – Fundamental vice – Laches – Inordinate delay – Unexplained delay – Mental illness – Failure to prove incapacity – Exceptional circumstances – Alternative remedy – Right of appeal – Failure to exhaust remedies – Non-compliance with procedural rules – Court of Appeal Rules – Certified copies – Mandatory requirements – Suppression of material facts – Judicial discretion – Trial de novo – Dismissal in limine – Extraordinary remedy – Partition proceedings – Finality of partition decrees – Revision not a substitute for appeal. | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 – Sections 12 and 25 relating to disclosure of parties interested in the corpus, investigation of title, and partition proceedings; Civil Procedure Code – Section 754(2) relating to appeals against interlocutory orders; Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 – Rule 3(1)(a) relating to filing certified copies of documents and Rule 47 relating to mandatory averments in revision applications; Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 141 relating to the revisionary jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal. | Download |
| 2016-06-23 | CA/0232/2010 |
Nammuni Kankanamge Nirantha Silva Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor, J. | Culpable Homicide not Amounting to Murder – Single blow case – Death caused by assault with “polpiththa” – Absence of premeditation – No murderous intention – Sudden confrontation – Prior dispute between accused and deceased – Sole eye-witness evidence – Medical evidence corroborating ocular testimony – Contradictions in witness testimony – Sentencing principles – Mitigating circumstances – Youth of offender – Delay in final disposal of case – Passage of twenty years since offence – Rehabilitation of offender – Suspended sentence – Reduction of sentence on appeal – Compensation to victim’s family – Default sentence for non-payment of compensation – Appeal against sentence – Conviction affirmed – Sentence varied. | Penal Code – Sections relating to culpable homicide not amounting to murder; Code of Criminal Procedure Act – Sentencing, suspended sentences, compensation, and appellate powers. | Download |
| 2016-06-22 | CA/WRT/0098/2016 |
F Haffmann-La Roche Ltd. and another Vs. National Medicines Regulatory Authority and Others.
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Hon. Padman Surasena, J. | Writ of Certiorari – interim relief – ex parte application – stay order – suspension of registration of medicine – NMRA Act – biosimilar drugs – pharmaceutical regulation – Rule 2(1) Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 – notice requirement – urgency test – delay in giving notice – preliminary objections – maintainability of interim relief – balance of convenience – irreparable harm – nugatory final order – prima facie case argument – ultra vires – procedural ultra vires – substantive ultra vires – public interest in healthcare – availability of medicines – cancer treatment access – monopoly allegations – audi alteram partem – natural justice – uberrimae fidei – abuse of process – collateral attack on regulatory decision – concurrent jurisdiction considerations – ex parte order vacated. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 (writ jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal); Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 – Rule 2(1) (notice requirement and ex parte interim relief); Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 – proviso to Rule 2(1) (grant of interim relief without notice in urgent circumstances); principles of natural justice and audi alteram partem; doctrine of uberrimae fidei in ex parte applications; writ jurisdiction principles under Sri Lankan administrative law (certiorari, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto). | Download |
| 2016-06-22 | CA/WRT/0177/2016 |
Don Charles Themiya Sirimanne Vs.Minster of Transport and Civil Aviation and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Writ of mandamus – failure to investigate complaint – Civil Aviation Authority – administrative inaction – disciplinary incidents – service termination – parallel proceedings – Labour Tribunal – fundamental rights application – delay in filing writ application – statutory duty to investigate – regulatory authority – availability of alternative remedy – prematurity of writ application – ongoing inquiry by respondent authority – public interest litigation – locus standi – mootness of claim – non-maintainability – lack of cause of action at present stage – dismissal in limine – judicial restraint in mandamus jurisdiction. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 (writ jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal); Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 – Rule 2(1) (procedure for interim relief and notice requirements). | Download |
| 2016-06-21 | CA/PHC/194/2009 CA/PHC/195/2009 |
Hettiarachchige Gunapala Vs. Jayasingha Arachchige Chandradasa and Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Agrarian dispute – Tenant cultivator – Sub-tenant cultivator – Illegal occupation of paddy land – Writ of Certiorari – Judicial review – Assistant Commissioner of Agrarian Services – Inquiry into tenancy rights – Unauthorised transfer of cultivation rights – Section 5(9) application – Eviction of unlawful occupant – Agricultural land register – Failure to prove tenancy – Amalgamation of inquiries – Agrarian Services Act repealed – Transitional provisions – Pending proceedings – Agrarian Tribunal – Illegal entry into paddy land – Appeal dismissed. | grarian Services Act No. 58 of 1979 (as amended by Act No. 4 of 1991) – Sections 5(9) and 11(3); Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 – Section 99(2)(e) and corresponding Section 7(10); Constitution of Sri Lanka – Article 140 (writ jurisdiction, implied). | Download |
| 2016-06-21 | CA/PHC/APN/0097/2014 |
Balachandranprasath Satheesharan Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. H.C.J. Madawala, J. | Revision application – Criminal appeal – Conviction in absentia – Trial in absentia – Right of appeal – Statutory right of appeal – High Court conviction – Rejection of petition of appeal – Failure to receive summons – Lack of knowledge of proceedings – Absconding accused – Contumacious conduct – Acceptance of appeal petition – Revisionary jurisdiction – Fair hearing – Criminal Procedure – High Court directed to accept appeal – Preparation of briefs – Revision allowed. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Sections 241(a) and 331(1); Judicature Act – Section 14. | Download |
| 2016-06-17 | CA/0509/1997F |
Jayasinghage Anula Vs. Gladys Augusta Weerasinghe nee
Boralessa and Others.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Declaration of title – Nullity of deeds – Unsound mind – Lunacy adjudication – Lucid interval – Validity of deeds – Mental incapacity – Gift deed – Burden of proof – Presumption of continuance of insanity – Testamentary succession – Bona fide purchaser – Notary’s duty – Void transactions – Capacity to contract – Judicial inquiry into mental condition – Appeal dismissed. | Civil Procedure Code – Sections 560, 565, and 578 (judicial inquiry into mental incapacity, examination of persons alleged to be of unsound mind, and procedure for restoration of capacity after adjudication of lunacy). | Download |
| 2016-06-17 | CA/PHC/0121/2006 |
Opanayakage Sampath Vs. Additional Director of Ministry of Plantation Industries.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama,J. | State land recovery – Recovery of possession – Ejectment order – Competent Authority – Quit notice – Authority to institute proceedings – State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act – Revision application – Revisionary jurisdiction – Failure to raise objection at trial – Unauthorized occupation – No proof of title or permit – State land dispute – Provincial High Court jurisdiction – 13th Amendment – Appeal dismissed – Costs awarded. | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 – Sections 5 and 18; State Lands (Recovery of Possession) (Amendment) Act No. 60 of 1993; Constitution of Sri Lanka – 13th Amendment. | Download |
| 2016-06-17 | CA/PHC/0178/2003 |
P.G Heenhamy Vs. Assistant Commissioner of Agrarian
Development.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya,J. | Agrarian dispute – Eviction from agricultural land – Agrarian Services Act – Agricultural Development Act – Repeal and transitional provisions – Enforcement of eviction order – Tenant cultivation rights – Magistrate’s Court eviction proceedings – Revision application – Writ of Certiorari – Pending appeal – Effect of repeal of statute – Vested rights – Interpretation Ordinance – Administrative circulars – No statutory force of circulars – Execution of orders pending appeal – High Court revision – Appeal dismissed. | Agrarian Services Act No. 58 of 1979 – Section 18(2) and (3); Agricultural Development Act No. 46 of 2000 – Section 99; Interpretation Ordinance – Section 6(3); Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts) Rules, 1988. | Download |
| 2016-06-17 | CA/WRT/0391/2014 |
R.K.D. Pushpanie Chandralatha Wijeratne Vs. Master divers (Pvt) Ltd. and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PCJ (P/CA) | Writ of certiorari – administrative decision review – writ jurisdiction – Employee’s Provident Fund (EPF) – gratuity payment – labour law enforcement – Labour Commissioner inquiry – continuation of inquiry after death of employee – locus standi – maintainability of writ application – intervention application – necessary party doctrine – intervenient petitioner – widow of deceased employee – dependency rights – industrial dispute resolution – Labour Tribunal proceedings – parallel proceedings (Labour Tribunal vs Commissioner of Labour) – statutory entitlements of employees – financial liability determination – procedural fairness – natural justice – inquiry under labour statutes – jurisdiction of Court of Appeal (writ) – evidentiary findings of administrative authority – refusal of intervention – “vitally concerned” test – adequate representation of parties – judicial discretion in intervention – Mahanayaka Thero precedent – GMOA case precedent – sufficient parties principle – dismissal of intervention application. | Employees’ Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 – Section 9, Section 10, Section 11 (EPF contributions and recovery); Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 – Section 5, Section 8; Industrial Disputes Act (Chapter 131) – relevant provisions on Labour Tribunal jurisdiction; Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 (writ jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal). | Download |
| 2016-06-14 | CA/PHC/APN/MIS/0001/2015 |
Jayantha Evantius Fernando alias Jay Evantius Fernando Vs. Registrar-General of Companies.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Company incorporation – Approval of company name – Registrar General of Companies – Reservation of company name – Corporate registration – Settlement between parties – Withdrawal of application – Conditions for incorporation – Shareholding restrictions – Exchange Control Regulations – Consent order – Application dismissed – No order as to costs. | Companies Act; Exchange Control Regulations. | Download |
| 2016-06-14 | CA/WRT/0228/2012 |
Pussallawa Plantetion Limited Vs. Minister of Plantation Industries and Others.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Writ of certiorari – writ of prohibition – writ of mandamus – judicial review – land vesting and re-vesting – Land Reform Commission – Janatha Estate Development Board (JEDB) – leasehold rights – 99-year lease agreement – locus standi – maintainability of writ application – statutory interpretation – Section 27A(1) and 27A(4) Land Reform Law – ministerial discretion – condition precedent – consideration clause – ultra vires challenge – public purpose – re-vesting of state land – private law remedy vs public law remedy – contractual dispute – affected party doctrine – Bogawantalawa Plantations precedent – Namunukula Plantations case – discretionary power of Minister – absence of statutory right – dismissal in limine. | Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972 – Section 22(1)(f), Section 27A(1), Section 27A(4); Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 (writ jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal). | Download |
| 2016-06-13 | CA/0977/2000F |
Wijesiriratne Singhapurage Stanley Vs. Kusumawathi Wanigasekara.
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Hon. A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Divorce – Matrimonial action – Appeal – Settlement between parties – Terms of settlement – Consent order – Variation of judgment – Alimony – Reduction of alimony – Maintenance payment – Decree nisi – Decree absolute – Family law – Compromise of dispute – Open court settlement – Appellate court powers – Dismissal of appeal – Enforcement of settlement – Remittal to District Court – Consent variation of decree. | Matrimonial Rights and Inheritance Ordinance (as amended) – provisions relating to divorce and alimony; Civil Procedure Code – provisions governing settlement of actions, consent judgments, appellate jurisdiction, variation of decrees by consent of parties, and execution of decrees. | Download |
| 2016-06-13 | CA/0191/2012 |
Yakgahavita Liyanage Wijesiri Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J. | Murder – Culpable homicide – Section 296 Penal Code – Causing hurt in same transaction – Section 315 Penal Code – Sudden fight defence rejected – Exception 4 to Section 294 Penal Code – Eye-witness evidence – Credibility of witness – Appreciation of evidence – Dock statement – Failure to put defence theory in cross-examination – Burden of proof – Standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt – Evaluation of medical and police evidence – Multiple stab injuries – Intention to cause death – Re-trial order by Court of Appeal – Scope of appellate review – Procedural irregularity argument rejected – Separate trial validity – Jury/trial judge evaluation – Affirmation of conviction and death sentence – Criminal appeal dismissed. | Penal Code – Sections 296 (murder), 315 (causing hurt), and 294 (Exception 4 relating to sudden fight and culpable homicide not amounting to murder); Evidence Ordinance (Sri Lanka) – Section 105 (burden of proof in exceptions/defences); Criminal Procedure Code – provisions relating to re-trial orders, appellate review, and conduct of High Court trials; principles on burden of proof, evaluation of dock statements, credibility of witnesses, and appellate interference with findings of fact. | Download |
| 2016-06-13 | CA/0178/2008 |
A.Y.S.D. Gunarathne Vs. . Mohommad Saheed Hajjiar Sitti
Raleena and Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Land acquisition – State land – Compensation award – Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – Judicial review – Acquisition of land – Entitlement to compensation – Competing claims to ownership – Section 17 compensation determination – Section 38(b) acquisition notice – Failure to claim compensation – Delay and laches – Reopening compensation inquiry – Equitable relief – Provincial High Court jurisdiction – State land matters – Devolution of powers – Provincial Council List – Land powers under the Constitution – Jurisdictional challenge – Lack of jurisdiction – Appeal allowed – High Court order set aside. | Land Acquisition Act – Sections 7, 9, 17 and 38(b); Constitution of Sri Lanka – Article 154P(4)(b); Ninth Schedule, Provincial Council List and Appendix II (Land and Land Settlement); Constitution of Sri Lanka – Article 33(d); Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution. | Download |
| 2016-06-13 | CA/PHC/APN/0017/2012 |
Appu Hennadige Don Stephen de Silva and 2 Others Vs. The Officer in Charge of the Rambukkana Police Station and Others.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Breach of peace – Preventive jurisdiction – Security for keeping the peace – Bond for keeping the peace – Section 81 inquiry – Criminal Procedure Code – Magistrate’s powers – Execution of bond – Operative period of bond – Expiry of bond – Land dispute – Possession of land – Jurisdictional limits – Conditions of bond – Order exceeding statutory powers – Revision application – High Court – Illegal order – Disturbance of possession – Civil action pending – Variation of Magistrate’s order – Appeal dismissed subject to variation. | Criminal Procedure Code – Sections 81, 87, 90(1), 91(1) and 89; Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Part VII. | Download |
| 2016-06-13 | CA/PHC/APN/0097/2007 |
Kosala Bandara Bakmeewewa Vs. L.B. Finance PLC.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Revision application – Commercial High Court – High Court exercising Civil Jurisdiction – Settlement agreement – Default in payment of installments – Writ of execution – Enforcement of settlement – Revisionary jurisdiction – Appellate jurisdiction – Restitutio in integrum – Jurisdictional objection – Exclusive appellate jurisdiction – Appeal from Commercial High Court – Orders and judgments of Commercial High Court – Supreme Court jurisdiction – Court of Appeal jurisdiction excluded – High Court Special Provisions Act – Civil commercial disputes – Execution proceedings – Lack of jurisdiction – Revision dismissed. | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 10 of 1996 – Sections 2 and 5; Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Articles 138 and 154P; Civil Procedure Code (definition of “judgment” and “order” under Section 754(5)); Companies Act No. 17 of 1982 – Sections 210 and 211 (referred to in precedent cases). | Download |
| 2016-06-13 | CA/WRT/0151/2016 |
K.D.T.D.Kapila Kodagoda Vs. Lieutenant General of Commander of the Sri Lanka Army.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Pension deduction – retired military officer – Army Court of Inquiry – misappropriation allegations – issue bay – financial recovery from pension – arbitrariness – ultra vires – absence of disciplinary inquiry – natural justice – right to cross-examine – fact-finding inquiry – distinction between Court of Inquiry and disciplinary inquiry – service commander’s discretion – special military financial regulations – prima facie case – interim relief – irreparable loss – suspension of pension deductions – judicial review of administrative action – procedural fairness – legality of recovery orders – maintainability of writ application. | Army Act (No. 17 of 1950) – Section 27(d); Financial Regulations No. 102 relating to losses of the Three Armed Forces – Special Rules (Rule 4(a), Rule 9); Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 (writ jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal). | Download |
| 2016-06-10 | CA/0591/1997F |
S.Arulanandam Vs. V.Tharumalingam and Others.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Declaration of title – Mental incapacity – Unsound mind – Lunatic adjudication – Lucid interval – Validity of deeds – Void deed – Transfer of immovable property – Burden of proof – Presumption of continuance of insanity – Restoration to reason – Testamentary succession – Guardian of person of unsound mind – Mental hospital treatment – Bona fide purchaser – Notary’s duty – Evidence evaluation – Appeal dismissed – Civil litigation. | Civil Procedure Code – Sections 560, 565 and 578 (inquiries relating to persons of unsound mind, determination of mental capacity, and procedure for restoration of capacity after adjudication as a person of unsound mind). | Download |
| 2016-06-10 | CA/PHC/0024/2009 |
Dharmarathna Wasam Palliyage Sampath Manjula Nanayakkara Vs. Commissioner of Co-operative
Development & Registrar of Co-operative Societies and Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – Cooperative Society dispute – Appeal against arbitral award – Appeal deposit requirement – Validity of appeal – Mandatory statutory deposit – Ultra vires challenge rejected – Registrar of Cooperative Societies – Rejection of appeal – Procedural fairness – Statutory interpretation – Rule-making power – Compliance with appeal procedure – Delay and laches – Appellate review – Dismissal of writ application – Costs awarded – Appeal dismissed. | Co-operative Societies Law – Sections 58(3) and 61(2)(y); Co-operative Societies Rules – Rule 49(XII)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). | Download |
| 2016-06-10 | CA/PHC/0133/2007 |
M.S. Atigala and another Vs. Gamhewage Piyasena.
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Hon.L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Primary Court Dispute – Possession of Paddy Land – Breach of Peace – Section 66 Inquiry – Jurisdiction of Magistrate/Primary Court – Distinction between Possessory Dispute and Tenant Cultivator Eviction – Agrarian Law vs Primary Courts Procedure Act – Evaluation of Possession – Paddy Land Registry Extract – Acreage Tax Receipts – Documentary Evidence – Ex Parte Police Inquiry – Evidentiary Value of Statements – Revision Application – High Court Revision – Restoration of Magistrate’s Order – Appeal Allowed – Costs Awarded. | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Sections 66 and 75; Agricultural Lands Law No. 42 of 1973; Agrarian Services Act No. 58 of 1979. | Download |
| 2016-06-10 | CA/WRT/0023/2013 |
Kalu Arachchige Allen Nona Vs. Commissioner General of Agrarian Development and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari – Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 – Section 90 determination – Provincial High Court writ jurisdiction – Court of Appeal jurisdiction – 13th Amendment to the Constitution – Article 154P(4) Constitution – Article 140 Constitution – Provincial Council List Item 9 (Agriculture and Agrarian Services) – concurrent writ jurisdiction – locus standi – preliminary objections – maintainability of writ application – jurisdictional conflict – purposive interpretation – Assistant Commissioner of Agrarian Development – agricultural land dispute – threshing floor rights – agricultural road obstruction – transfer of proceedings – Section 12 proviso of High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 – expediency of forum selection – alternative forum – jurisdictional overlap. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 154P(4) (writ jurisdiction of Provincial High Courts); Constitution of Sri Lanka – Article 140 (writ jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal); High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 – Section 12 proviso (transfer of writ applications filed in the Court of Appeal); 13th Amendment to the Constitution – Provincial Council List Item 9 (Agriculture and Agrarian Services); Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 – Section 90 (powers of Assistant Commissioner of Agrarian Development and related determinations). | Download |
| 2016-06-09 | CA/PHC/0273/2003 |
Wijenayake Kankanamge Ariyapala Vs. L.P.A. Samarajeewa and Others.
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Hon.P.R.Walgama, J. | Co-operative society dispute – Surcharge inquiry – Shortage of funds – Section 44 inquiry – Arbitral award – Appeal to Registrar – Rejection of appeal – Failure to deposit required sum – Rule 49(XII)(b) – Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – Judicial review – Delay in seeking relief – Laches – Non-compliance with procedural requirements – Failure to tender originals or certified copies – Court of Appeal Rules 1990 – Rule 3(1)(a) – Finality of Registrar’s decision – Recovery proceedings in Magistrate’s Court – Appeal dismissed. | Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972 – Sections 44, 58(2), 58(3), 58(4) and 58(5); Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 – Rule 3(1)(a); Rule 49(XII)(a) and Rule 49(XII)(b) of the relevant Co-operative Societies Rules. | Download |
| 2016-06-08 | CA/0853/1999F |
Padukka Vidanalage Gunasena and another Vs. Rupasinghe Arachchige Ason Singho.
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Hon. A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Partition action – Appeal – Preliminary objection – Locus standi – Statement of claim – Failure to file statement of claim – Points of contest – Defendant in default – Ex parte proceedings – Enlargement of corpus – Exclusion of Lot 1 – Leave of court – Participation in trial – Cross-examination by defaulting party – Curative provisions – Partition Law – Aggrieved party – Dissatisfied party – Right of appeal – Legal grievance – Audi alteram partem – Corpus of land – Preliminary survey plan – Trial de novo – Maintainability of appeal – Defaulting defendant – Partition proceedings. | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 – Sections 19(1) (statement of claim by defendant), 25(2) (effect of failure to file statement of claim and ex parte proceedings), and 25(3) (leave of court to permit participation by a defaulting party); Civil Procedure Code – Section 754(1) (right of appeal by a dissatisfied party); Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 260 (right of representation of an aggrieved party). | Download |
| 2016-06-08 | CA/0105/2013 |
D.A. Anura Priyantha Dasanayake Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Confiscation of Vehicle – Forfeiture of conveyance – Cannabis trafficking – Narcotics offence – Use of vehicle in drug transportation – Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act – Section 79(1) forfeiture proceedings – Presumption arising from use of vehicle in offence – Burden on claimant to prove lack of knowledge – Balance of probabilities – Ownership and entrustment of vehicle – Failure to establish innocent use – Evaluation of credibility of evidence – Judicial inquiry in confiscation proceedings – Trial Judge discretion – Appellate review of confiscation order – Affirmation of forfeiture – Insufficient proof of absence of knowledge – Drug-related vehicle seizure – Judicial assessment of evidence – Dismissal of appeal. | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No. 13 of 1984 – Section 79(1). | Download |
| 2016-06-08 | CA/PHC/0077/2001 |
Don Sunil Wijesinghe and 2 Others Vs. Agalawatte Multipurpose Co-
operative Society Ltd and 11 Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Co-operative Society – Arbitration proceedings – Financial loss to society – Sale of chilli stocks – Liability of office bearers – Arbitral award – Appeal to Commissioner – Writ of Certiorari – Judicial review – Delegation of powers – Assistant Commissioner – Registrar\'s powers – Natural justice – Duty to give reasons – Administrative decisions – Appeal deposit requirement – Mandatory precondition – Statutory appeal – Ultra vires challenge – Co-operative Societies Law – Minister\'s rule-making power – Arbitration award upheld – Appeal dismissed – Costs awarded. | Co-operative Society – Arbitration proceedings – Financial loss to society – Sale of chilli stocks – Liability of office bearers – Arbitral award – Appeal to Commissioner – Writ of Certiorari – Judicial review – Delegation of powers – Assistant Commissioner – Registrar\'s powers – Natural justice – Duty to give reasons – Administrative decisions – Appeal deposit requirement – Mandatory precondition – Statutory appeal – Ultra vires challenge – Co-operative Societies Law – Minister\'s rule-making power – Arbitration award upheld – Appeal dismissed – Costs awarded. | Download |
| 2016-06-08 | CA/PHC/0078/2009 |
Suppiah Sathasivam Vs. Ramanathan Arumugam
Thondaman M.P.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Primary Court offence – Section 73 proceedings – Conviction by Primary Court – Revision application – High Court revisionary jurisdiction – Acquittal by High Court – Appeal against revision order – Preliminary objections – Maintainability of appeal – Revision versus appellate jurisdiction – Consolidated proceedings – Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal – Appeal from High Court revision order – Acquittal – Requirement of Attorney General’s sanction – Criminal appeals – Interpretation of Section 318 – Constitutional right of appeal – High Court of the Provinces – Revisionary powers – Procedural objections rejected. | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Section 73; Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 154P(6); Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 318; Civil Procedure Code – Section 798; High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act. | Download |
| 2016-06-07 | CA/PHC/0188/2006 |
M. Chulawathi Vs. The Attorney General and another.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | State land – Recovery of possession – Ejectment from State land – Occupation without permit – Valid permit requirement – Written authority of the State – Magistrate’s Court inquiry – Limitation of inquiry – Revision application – Appeal dismissed – Lawful occupation – Burden of proof – Land Reform Commission – Unauthorized occupation – Eviction order – State land possession. | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 – Sections 5, 6, 9(1), 9(2) and 18; Court of Appeal Rules 1990 – Rule 3(1)(a); Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972 (as amended) (referred to in relation to permits and authority issued by the Land Reform Commission). | Download |
| 2016-06-06 | CA/0012/2015 |
Arumugam Sebestian Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. S.Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J. | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance – Heroin possession – Heroin trafficking – Criminal appeal – Conviction affirmed – Life imprisonment – Reasonable doubt – Evaluation of defence evidence – Credibility of witnesses – Interested witness – Independent witness – Contradictory defence – Failure to put defence case in cross-examination – Failure to suggest defence to prosecution witnesses – Alibi-like defence – Appreciation of evidence – Findings of fact by trial judge – Appellate interference – Burden of proof – Fair trial – Rejection of defence evidence – Police narcotics raid – Recovery of heroin – Possession of dangerous drugs – Trafficking in dangerous drugs – Weight of evidence – Witness credibility – Appeal dismissed. | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance – Section 54A(d) relating to possession of heroin and Section 54A(b) relating to trafficking in heroin; Code of Criminal Procedure Act – provisions relating to criminal trials, appeals, evaluation of evidence, and appellate review of convictions and sentences. | Download |
| 2016-06-06 | CA/PHC/0169/2006 |
H.D. Jayatissa Vs. Commissioner for Local Government.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | State land recovery – Recovery of possession – Ejectment proceedings – Competent Authority – Commissioner of Local Government – Local authority land – Locus standi – Preliminary objection – Magistrate’s Court jurisdiction – Revision application – Revisionary jurisdiction – Valid permit or written authority – Limitation on inquiry under Section 9 – Tenant claim – State land occupation – Interpretation of statutory definitions – High Court revision – Appeal dismissed – Costs awarded. | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 – Sections 5, 6, 9 and 18. | Download |
| 2016-06-04 | CA/WRT/0348/2012 |
Pussallawa Plantetion Limited Vs. Minister of Plantation industries and Others.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Writ of certiorari – writ of prohibition – writ of mandamus – judicial review – land vesting and re-vesting – Land Reform Commission – Janatha Estate Development Board (JEDB) – leasehold rights – 99-year lease agreement – locus standi – maintainability of writ application – statutory interpretation – Section 27A(1) and 27A(4) Land Reform Law – ministerial discretion – condition precedent – consideration clause – ultra vires challenge – public purpose – re-vesting of state land – private law remedy vs public law remedy – contractual dispute – affected party doctrine – Bogawantalawa Plantations precedent – Namunukula Plantations case – discretionary power of Minister – absence of statutory right – dismissal in limine – judicial review limitation – public interest vs private rights – estate land administration – administrative discretion in land allocation. | Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972 – Section 22(1)(f), Section 27A(1), Section 27A(4); Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 (writ jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal). | Download |
| 2016-06-03 | CA/0014/2011 |
Ruwan Kapila N awasinghe and another Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Attempted Murder – Common Intention – Assault with lorry – Deliberate vehicular attack – Grievous injuries – Injury endangering life – Attempt to commit murder – Criminal liability – Shared intention – Section 300 read with Section 32 Penal Code – Medical evidence – Credibility of witnesses – Contradictions and omissions – Evaluation of evidence – Road accident defence rejected – Intention to cause death – Rigorous imprisonment – Compensation order – Appeal against conviction – Affirmation of conviction – Sentence backdated – High Court trial without jury. | Penal Code – Sections 32, 294 and 300 governing common intention, murder and attempted murder; Code of Criminal Procedure Act – provisions relating to criminal trials, appeals, sentencing, compensation to victims and appellate review of convictions and sentences. | Download |
| 2016-06-03 | CA/PHC/0150/2008 |
Dissanayake Wijesinghe
Jinapala Vs. Siripala Udugamasuriya.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Land Dispute – State Land – Possession vs. Title – Cutting of Jack Trees – Breach of Peace – Section 66 Inquiry – Police Information – Possessory Rights – Evaluation of Possession – Occupation and Cultivation of Land – House and Tea Plantation on Disputed Land – Permit to Cut Trees – Failure to Prove Possession by Complainant – Revision Application – High Court Revision – Error in Assessment of Evidence – Magistrate’s Order Set Aside – Appeal Allowed. | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Section 66(1)(a). | Download |
| 2016-06-03 | CA/PHC/0241/2004 |
Pathirana Gamage Chandralatha Vs. Manameidurage Jayaliyas.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Land dispute – Breach of peace – Primary Courts Procedure Act – Section 66(1)(b) information by private party – Jurisdiction of Primary Court – Requirement of threatened or likely breach of peace – Possession dispute – Dispossession within two months – Inquiry into land disputes – Failure to establish jurisdictional facts – Duty of Magistrate – Affidavit evidence – Objection to jurisdiction – Revision application – High Court powers – Settlement of dispute – Section 66(6) – Appeal dismissed. | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Sections 66(1)(b), 66(2) and 66(6). | Download |
| 2016-06-03 | CA/PHC/APN/0066/2014 |
M.S. Thusitha Perera Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Revision application – Criminal revision – Murder charge – Culpable homicide not amounting to murder – Conviction after trial – High Court conviction – Right of appeal – Failure to appeal – Delay in seeking relief – Ignorance of law – Financial hardship – Revisionary jurisdiction – Exceptional circumstances – Fair trial allegation – Jury trial – Non-jury trial – Right to elect mode of trial – Service of indictment – Amended indictment – Plea of not guilty – Burden of establishing exceptional circumstances – Appealable order – Extraordinary remedy – Dismissal of revision application. | Penal Code – Sections 296 and 297; Code of Criminal Procedure Act (provisions relating to indictment, jury trial, and appeals); Constitution of Sri Lanka (revisionary jurisdiction of superior courts); Legal Aid Commission Act (context of legal assistance). | Download |
| 2016-06-01 | CA/PHC/APN/0119/2015 |
Yajanthiran Vinifreeda Prebha (nee
Amalathasan Vinifreeda Prebha) Vs. Vettivelu Yajanthiran.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Revision application – Maintenance proceedings – Interim maintenance – Children’s maintenance – Settlement before Magistrate’s Court – Application to set aside settlement – Permanent maintenance order – High Court revision – Set-off of maintenance payments – Recovery of maintenance already paid – Exceptional circumstances – Revisionary jurisdiction – Alternative remedy available – Availability of appeal – Failure of justice – Manifestly erroneous order – Order shocking the conscience of court – Preliminary objection – Maintainability of revision application – Welfare of children – Future maintenance payments – Support stage – Preliminary objection overruled. | Maintenance Act (maintenance proceedings before Magistrate’s Court); Civil Procedure Code – Section 754(2); Constitution of Sri Lanka – Article 138 (revisionary jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal). | Download |
| 2016-06-01 | CA/PHC/APN/0147/2012 |
The Attorney General Vs. Mayagodage Sanath Dharmadiri Perera.
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Revision application – Enhancement of sentence – Attorney General as petitioner – Kidnapping from lawful guardianship – Rape – Statutory rape – Victim under 16 years of age – Plea of guilty – Conviction on own plea – Manifestly inadequate sentence – Illegal sentence – Suspended sentence – Mandatory minimum sentence – Concurrent sentences – Rigorous imprisonment – Sentencing principles – Aggravating factors – Mitigating factors – Position of trust – Relative of victim – Repeated sexual abuse – Premeditated offence – Deterrent punishment – Custodial sentence – Public interest – Protection of children – Compensation to victim – Revisionary jurisdiction – Manifestly erroneous order – Enhancement of punishment – Reformation versus deterrence – Gravity of offence – Welfare of society – Revision allowed. | Penal Code – Section 354 (Kidnapping from lawful guardianship); Section 364(2) (Rape); Section 364(2)(e) (Rape of a girl under 16 years of age). Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 303(1) (Suspended sentences); Section 303(1)(k) (Plea of guilty and genuine repentance); Section 303(2)(a) (Mandatory minimum sentence cannot be suspended); Section 303(2)(b) (Prohibition on suspension where offender is serving or yet to serve an unsuspended sentence); Section 303(2)(d) (Prohibition on suspension where aggregate imprisonment exceeds two years). Revisionary Jurisdiction – Court of Appeal’s revisionary powers to correct a manifestly erroneous and inadequate sentence. | Download |
| 2016-06-01 | CA/WRT/0145/2016 |
N.A.M. Senanayake Vs. The Director General of Customs and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Writ of certiorari – writ of prohibition – writ of mandamus – tax concession vehicle import – Finance Act No. 13 of 2007 – amended Finance legislation – Customs Ordinance – Gazette Notification 1949/29 dated 12.01.2016 – Category B-16 import procedure – Category C conditions – letter of credit – eligibility for tax exemption – misrepresentation of facts – suppression of material facts – duty of full and frank disclosure – customs raid – vehicle registration requirements – private use import conditions – violation of concession scheme – ultra vires allegation – administrative decision of Secretary to Treasury – misuse of tax concession – maintainability of writ application – discretionary relief – no prima facie case – refusal of notice – dismissal in limine. | Finance Act No. 13 of 2007 (as amended) – provisions relating to tax concessions for vehicle imports; Gazette Notification No. 1949/29 dated 12.01.2016 – Category “C” conditions for concessionary motor vehicle imports; Customs Ordinance (Sri Lanka) – import clearance procedures and enforcement powers of Sri Lanka Customs; administrative law principles governing ultra vires decisions by public authorities; principles of judicial review under writ jurisdiction (certiorari, mandamus, prohibition). | Download |
| 2016-06-01 | CA/WRT/0236/2015 |
Habarana Lodge Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and Others.
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Hon. P.Padman Surasena, J. | Writ of certiorari – writ of prohibition – writ of mandamus – judicial review – administrative law – Payment of Gratuity Act proceedings – labour law dispute – Magistrate’s Court proceedings – Commissioner of Labour – inquiry under Section 8(1) – prima facie evidence – natural justice – procedural fairness – administrative inquiry vs disciplinary inquiry – employer liability for gratuity – five completed years of service – interruption of service – statutory interpretation – discretion of Commissioner – sufficiency of inquiry – adequacy of opportunity to be heard – failure to call oral evidence – written submissions – Collettes Ltd v Commissioner of Labour – Russel v Duke of Norfolk principle – Local Government Board v Arlidge principle – University of Colombo v Fernando (Privy Council) – Brown & Co v Ratnayake – Ex Employer v Deputy Commissioner of Labour – Thajudeen v Sri Lanka Tea Board – alternative remedy doctrine – exhaustion of remedies – locus standi – maintainability of writ application – statutory appeal procedure – private law remedy vs public law remedy – Magistrate’s jurisdiction – dismissal in limine. | Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 – Section 5(1), Section 8(1), Section 8(2), Section 20; Land Acquisition Act (referred in recovery context); Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 (writ jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal). | Download |
| 2016-06-01 | CA/WRT/0242/2014 |
Kanthi Podimenike Godakumbura and another Vs. Anuradhapura Municipal Council and Others.
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Hon. A.L.Shiran Goonaratne, J. | The Petitioners, have invoked the jurisdiction of this court, to seek a mandate in the nature of writ of mandamus to compel the Respondents to remove all unauthorized obstructions in the proposed roadway on Vimukthi Mawatha, Stage II, Anuradhapura, and to compel the said Respondents to demarcate the proposed roadway marked \"H\" in plan No. AalNPE/2012/618-619, marked X6, (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the \"alternative plan\"). The Petitioner has also sought a mandate in the nature of writ of Mandamus to compel the 3rd and 4th Respondents to hold a Land Kachcheri in terms of Section 20, of the Land Development Ordinance. .. 3 The Petitioners submit that after receiving notice in terms of Section 42A, of the Municipal Councils Ordinance, several parties including the 5th Respondent, failed to demolish unauthorized structures obstructing the proposed roadway and the 1 st and! or 2nd Respondents have failed to take necessary steps to have the said unauthorized structures demolished in terms of the said Act. After several failed attempts by the Petitioners to resolve this issue, the 2nd Respondent by letter dated 20104/2012, marked X5(b), has notified the 2nd Petitioner that the matter would be resolved by an alternative plan, as proposed by the Urban Development Authority, (UDA). The said alternative plan drawn and proposed by the UDA has been approved by the planning committee of the 1 st Respondent. By letter dated 10/09/2013, marked X7(b), the 2nd Respondent has approved the said plan for implementation. As pleaded in paragraph 22, the Petitioners through their Attorney-at - Law has made a demand from the 2nd Respondent by letters of demand marked XII and X12, to effectuate the said plan forthwith. However, it is observed that, the 1st Respondent by letter dated 10/09/2013, has informed the said Attorney -at- Law, that the Municipal Council Anuradhapura would take appropriate steps to demolish the unauthorized structures, once the Urban Development Authority submits the alternative plan. Presently, the alternative plan is with the planning committee, of the 1 st Respondent, pending approval. · 4 The Respondents raised a preliminary objection to this application, on the basis that the Petitioners have failed to add the necessary parties to this Petition and therefore, the action should be dismissed in limine. In the case of Wijeratne Vs. Ven Dr. Paragoda Wimalawansa Thero and others, (2011) 2 SLR 258, the Supreme Court considered the effect of necessary parties to an application, where the court held, that; \"those who would be affected by the outcome of the writ application should be made respondents to the application\" In paragraph 4, the petitioner admits that there were several disputes between the residents of Vimukthi Mawatha, Stage II, Anuradhapura, in relation to the road reservation and the unauthorized constructions on the said road reservation. The 5th Respondent is one of the residents of Vimukthi Mawatha, Stage II. According to the pleadings of the Petitioner, it is observed that including the 5 th Respondent there are several other residents who are obstructing the demolition of the unauthorized structures on the proposed roadway. This is observed in the 3rd paragraph of letter dated 31110/2013, written by the 3rd Respondent to the 4th Respondent marked X8. Therefore, the relief sought by the Petitioners would not only affect the 5 th Respondent, but several other residents of Vimukthi Mawatha, Stage II, who are not before Court. The Petitioner has identified only the 5 th Respondent as a resident who was served with a notice in terms of Section 42A, of the Municipal Councils Ordinance. Failure to identify all 5 necessary parties, will not only leave the dispute unresolved but also create multiple avenues of litigation from affected parties. However, it is important at this stage to consider whether, the Petitioners have a legal right to compel the Respondents to clear all obstructions from the roadway, according to plan marked X6, in terms of the relevant statutory provISIOns. It is an admitted fact that the Petitioners, the 5th Respondent and all other parties in possession of allotments of land in Vimukthi Mawatha, occupy allotments of land, unlawfully. As pleaded in paragraph 3 of the Petition, subsequent to an inquiry held by the 3rd Respondent in terms of the Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935 (as amended), the Petitioner and several other parties have been considered to be given permits in terms of Section 19 of the said Act. However, as of now, no permits under the said Act have been issued to any of the parties. The Petitioners submit that, the disputes between residents of Viniukthi Mawatha regarding the road reservation and unauthorized constructions have not been referred to a land Kachcheri under the Land Development Ordinance. It is observed that, by this application the Petitioners are not challenging the non-granting of the permits to the said lands nor have the Petitioners placed on record any supporting evidence for the Court to make any direction to hold a Land Kachcheri to sought out the issue of land allotments. 6 The Petitioners are seeking to compel the relevant Authorities to remove unauthorized obstructions in order to proceed with the proposed roadway. However, in the absence of a clear legal right to occupy the land allotments, the Petitioner cannot compel the authorities to perform a specific statutory duty to demolish the said unauthorized structures. It is observed, that the Petitioners have no clear legal right to compel the 1 st and 2nd Respondents, to remove unauthorized structures obstructing the roadway, since the Petitioners are not in lawful possession of the said allotments of land. Their rights, if any, would be decided upon the awarding of a permit, in terms of the Land Development Ordinance. Therefore, there is no legal duty thrust upon the 1 st and the 2nd Respondents to remove unauthorized obstructions on the proposed roadway. However, the 1 st and 2nd Respondents are directed to speedily resolve the issue of demolition of the unauthorized structures in Vimukthi Mawatha, Stage II according to the Law. It is noted that in spite of the undertaking given to court, the Petitioners have failed to file written submissions in support of this application. In the circumstances, the Petition is dismissed without costs. | Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935 (as amended) – Section 19 (issuance of permits), Section 20 (Land Kachcheri procedure); Municipal Councils Ordinance – Section 42A (removal of unauthorized constructions); Urban Development Authority Law (planning and approval framework); Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 (writ jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal). | Download |
| 2016-05-31 | CA/0827/2000F |
Kodagodge Nihal Silva Vs. Chandralatha Jayaweera.
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Hon. A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Declaration of title – rei vindicatio – ejectment – damages – deed of gift – validity of notarial attestation – Notaries Ordinance – judicial zone vs district jurisdiction – competency of notary – mental capacity of donor – soundness of mind – burden of proof – presumption of validity of deed – leave and licence occupation – prescriptive possession claim – adverse possession rejected – family occupation – termination of licence – predecessor in title – partition decree – challenge to title – credibility of evidence – relationship between parties – validity of gift deed No.427 – affirmation of District Court judgment – dismissal of appeal. | Notaries Ordinance – Section 4A, Section 31(20)(c). | Download |
| 2016-05-31 | CA/PHC/0036/2007 |
W.A. Gunawardena Vs. Deshini Irish Janes and Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Unauthorised construction – demolition order – Urban Development Authority Act – development activity – planning permission – statutory notice – procedural fairness – jurisdiction – delegation of powers – Municipal Commissioner – compliance with permit conditions – administrative enforcement – revision application – magistrate’s jurisdiction – High Court interference – statutory interpretation – Section 28A notice – failure to comply – evidentiary documents – technical objections – prejudice – appellate reversal – restoration of magistrate’s order – appeal allowed. | Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 Section 28A(1) – Urban Development Authority Act Section 23(5) – Urban Development Authority (Amendment) Act No. 4 of 1982 – Urban Development Authority (Amendment) Act No. 44 of 1984 – Code of Criminal Procedure Act Section 420. | Download |
| 2016-05-31 | CA/WRT/0356/2014 |
Egoda Arachchilage Wickramasinghe Vs.Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka and Others.
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Prohibition – University administration – Appointment of Dean – Acting Dean – Faculty Board election – Ultra vires appointment – Statutory powers – Academic governance – Uncontested application – Failure to file objections – Natural justice – Judicial review – Public law remedy – Quashing administrative decision – Buddhist and Pali University | The Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (Amendment) Act No. 37 of 1995 – Section 18C(1) (election of the Dean by the Faculty Board from among Heads of Departments) and Section 18C(2) (term of office of the Dean). | Download |
| 2016-05-31 | CA/WRT/2084/2004 |
The Ampara Multi Purpose
Co-operative Society Limited Vs. District Secretary of Ampara and Others.
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Hon. Melanie Gunaratne,J. | Writ of Certiorari – State land dispute – Divisional Secretary – State land permit – Land Development Ordinance – Writ of Mandamus – Administrative decision – Recommendation not amenable to certiorari – Res judicata – Successive litigation – Public law remedy – Discretionary remedy – Lease of State land – Co-operative Society – Permit holder – Judicial review – Alternative land allocation – Prior Court proceedings – Administrative inquiry – Certiorari refused – Mandamus refused. | Land Development Ordinance – Provisions relating to the grant of State land permits; State Lands Ordinance – Provisions governing the issuance of permits over State lands; Co-operative Societies (Special Provisions) Act No. 35 of 1970 – Provisions relating to the dissolution and reorganization of co-operative societies and distribution of assets. | Download |
| 2016-05-30 | CA/PHC/0042/2002 |
Sembakutti Kankani Nimmali Vs. Kankanithanthri Nimalasiri de
Silva.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Breach of the peace – land dispute – possession pending inquiry – forcible dispossession – police information – Magistrate’s jurisdiction – identification of disputed land – prima facie title – boundary dispute – construction on state reserve land – preventive jurisdiction – revision application – concurrent findings – evidentiary affidavits – possession restored – judicial discretion – appellate interference – dismissal of appeal. | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Section 66 – Section 68 – Section 70 – Code of Criminal Procedure Act (as applicable to preventive jurisdiction) – Evidence Ordinance Section 114(f) – Evidence Ordinance Section 103 – Civil Procedure Code principles on possession and interim restoration of possession. | Download |
| 2016-05-30 | CA/REV/0241/2011 |
KA Shelton Perera and Others Vs. W.Don Alfred Cyril Wijetunga and Others.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Revision – Restitutio in Integrum – Partition Action – Final Decree – Writ of Possession – Non-joinder of Necessary Party – Fraud and Collusion – Section 48 Partition Law – Section 49 Partition Law – Delay and Laches – Discretionary Relief – Encroachment – Surveyor\'s Report – Intervention in Partition Action – Suppression of Material Facts – Compliance with Court Rules. | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 Section 48 – Final partition decree can be challenged only on proof of fraud or collusion; Section 49 – Special remedy available to a person prejudicially affected by a partition decree;Court of Appeal Rules;Rule 3 – Requirement to annex relevant documents when invoking appellate/revisionary jurisdiction. | Download |
| 2016-05-30 | CA/0201/1998F |
Palagapodi Balasundaram Vs. Gnanamuttu Kanmani and 4 Others.
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Hon. A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Title to land – Declaration of title – Ejectment – Recovery of possession – Deed of transfer – Laesio enormis – Rescission of sale – Inadequate consideration – Knowledge of true value of property – Burden of proof – Market value of land – Roman-Dutch Law – Pacta sunt servanda – Unconscionability – Constructive trust – Beneficial interest – Outright transfer – Conditional transfer – Agreement to reconvey – Pactum de retrovendendo – Non-notarial agreement – Parol evidence – Retransfer of land – Repayment of purchase price – Payment of interest – Failure to prove repayment – Possession of land – Attendant circumstances – Retention of beneficial ownership – Trust relationship – Constructive trust under Section 83 – Fraud and equitable relief – Prevention of Frauds Ordinance – Trust Ordinance – Admissibility of oral evidence – Sections 91 and 92 of the Evidence Ordinance – Whether transfer intended as security for a loan – Whether transferee held land in trust – Whether non-notarial agreement created enforceable rights – Whether plaintiff established laesio enormis – Whether constructive trust established – Appeal dismissed – Judgment of District Court affirmed. | Prevention of Frauds Ordinance (Section 2), Trust Ordinance (Sections 5(1), 5(2), 5(3) and 83), Evidence Ordinance (Sections 91 and 92), and Civil Procedure Code (Section 408). | Download |
| 2016-05-27 | CA/0977/1998F |
North Colombo Regional Transport Board Vs. Aparekkage Wasantha Pushpakumara Perea.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Declaration of title, ejectment, rei vindicatio, partition decree, encroachment, paper title, prescriptive title, burden of proof, uninterrupted possession, documentary title, proof of ownership, appellate review, findings of fact. | o specific statutory provision discussed; principles of Roman-Dutch Law relating to rei vindicatio and prescription applied. | Download |
| 2016-05-27 | CA/0986/1998F |
Mohomad Sufian Mohomad Faumi Vs. P.A.Cyril Perea.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Rent Act – ejectment action – declaration of title – rei vindicatio – landlord and tenant relationship – tenancy termination – agreement to vacate – Rent Board proceedings – relinquishment of tenancy – failure to vacate premises – enforceability of Rent Board agreement – statutory protection of tenants – prohibition on contracting out of Rent Act – Section 22 Rent Act ejectment procedure – notice to quit – termination of tenancy under statute – District Court jurisdiction – protection against eviction – tenant’s statutory rights – non-enforceability of private agreements contrary to Rent Act – dismissal of appeal. | Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 – Sections 22 (Proceedings for ejectment), relevant provisions on control of rent, termination of tenancy, and tenant protection. | Download |
| 2016-05-27 | CA/0055/2008 |
Munasingha Kankanamge Pradeep Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Murder – police constable – service firearm – intentional shooting – dock statement – self-defence claim – circumstantial evidence – eye witness testimony – medical evidence – gunshot injuries – credibility of witnesses – three-wheeler evidence – dock identification – unauthorized use of firearm – contradiction analysis – omission and inconsistencies – burden of proof – rejection of defence version – motive inference – circumstantial chain of events – affirmation of conviction – dismissal of appeal – confirmation of death sentence – appellate review of facts and evidence | Section 296 of the Penal Code – Section 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2016-05-27 | CA/0073-0074/2010 |
Ambawalage Gunadasa Silva and Others Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Unlawful assembly – common object – murder – participatory presence – common intention – eye witness testimony – credibility of witnesses – contradictions and omissions – dock statement – circumstantial evidence – alibi defence – failure to suggest defence – non-calling of witness – evidentiary appreciation – burden of proof – appellate interference – conviction affirmed – sentence confirmed. | Penal Code Section 140 – Penal Code Section 296 – Penal Code Section 146 – Penal Code Section 32 – Evidence Ordinance Section 114(f) – Evidence Ordinance Section 118 – Code of Criminal Procedure Act Section 420. | Download |
| 2016-05-27 | CA/0107/2012 |
Gamage Prabhath Janaka Nayana Priyantha Perera Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Murder – culpable homicide not amounting to murder – common intention – participatory presence – eye witness testimony – Section 33 evidence – belated witness statement – credibility of witnesses – contradictions and omissions – delay in reporting – threat and intimidation – corroboration – non-calling of witnesses – evidentiary appreciation – dock statement – alibi defence – failure to put defence in cross-examination – circumstantial evidence – medical evidence corroboration – burden of proof – appellate review – misdirection of law – miscarriage of justice – conviction affirmed – sentence confirmed. | Penal Code Section 32 – Penal Code Section 296 – Evidence Ordinance Section 33 – Evidence Ordinance Section 114(f) – Evidence Ordinance Section 158 – Code of Criminal Procedure Act (Sri Lanka) Section 420. | Download |
| 2016-05-27 | CA/PHC/0086/2009 |
Hudson Samarasinghe Vs. Thilaka Wadasinghe Liyanarathnage .
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Maintenance Act – Section 14(1) – Section 14(2) – appellate jurisdiction – revisionary jurisdiction – preliminary objection – maintainability – incidental order – maintenance claim – adult child maintenance – locus standi – jurisdictional error – dissolution of marriage – bigamy conviction – nullity of marriage – entitlement to maintenance – High Court revision – Supreme Court appeal – exceptional circumstances – statutory interpretation – procedural bar – concurrent findings – revisional interference – maintainability upheld – objection overruled. | Maintenance Act No. 37 of 1999 – Section 2 – Section 11 – Section 14(1) – Section 14(2);Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 – Article 154P(3)(b) – Article 154P(6);Evidence Ordinance Section 114(f) – Evidence Ordinance Section 103. | Download |
| 2016-05-27 | CA/PHC/0262/2005 |
Kalpitiya Multi Purpose Co-operative Society Ltd. Vs. Co-operative Employees Commission
(North Western Province) and one another.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari – Provincial High Court writ jurisdiction – Article 154P(4) – Agrarian Development Act – Commissioner General – “within the Province” test – centrally exercising authority – statutory interpretation – jurisdictional limitation – Provincial Council List – land and agrarian services – ultra vires – writ jurisdiction scope – appellate vs original jurisdiction – High Court jurisdictional bar – mandatory statutory interpretation – dismissal of writ petition – constitutional interpretation – administrative law – territorial nexus – costs. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 154P(4)(a) – Article 154P(4)(b) – Ninth Schedule, Provincial Council List (Item 9 & Item 18) – Article 154P(3)(b) ;Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 – Section 38(5). | Download |
| 2016-05-25 | CA/0541/2000F |
Communication and Business Equipment (Pvt) Ltd.(Now known as Apogi International (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Lanka Lands Company Ltd. and Others.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera,J. | Partition Action – Lis Pendens – Transfer of Rights Pending Partition – Substitution of Parties – Abatement of Appeal – Company Struck Off Register – Alienation of Undivided Share – Void Transfer – Laches – Delay – Bona Fides – Intervention Application – Civil Procedure – Appeal – Refusal of Substitution. | Partition Act - Sections 66(1), 66(2); Civil Procedure Code - Section 404. | Download |
| 2016-05-25 | CA/PHC/0122/2011 |
Narandeniye Deepananda Thero Vs. Martin Ekanayakea and another.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – Provincial High Court jurisdiction – Agrarian Development Act – Section 38(5) – Assistant Commissioner of Agrarian Development – tenant cultivator – anda rights – agricultural land dispute – natural justice – right to be heard – jurisdictional challenge – Article 154P(4)(b) – 13th Amendment – “within the province” interpretation – Provincial Council List – land and agrarian services – ultra vires claim – writ jurisdiction limitation – centrally acting authority – administrative decision review – maintainability – statutory interpretation – geographic vs functional jurisdiction – dismissal of writ petition – costs. | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 – Section 38(5) Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 154P(4)(b) – 13th Amendment to the Constitution – Ninth Schedule Provincial Council List (Item 9 – Agriculture and Agrarian Services; Item 18 – Land). | Download |
| 2016-05-24 | CA/PHC/103/2005 |
Withanage Herath Weerasekara Vs. Cooperative Workers Commission (North Western) and Mawathagama Multi Purpose Cooperative Society.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Maintenance Act – Section 14(1) – Section 14(2) – appellate jurisdiction – revisionary jurisdiction – preliminary objection – maintainability – jurisdictional objection – locus standi – statutory appeal requirement – revision vs appeal distinction – adult child maintenance – entitlement to maintenance – validity of marriage – bigamy conviction – nullity of marriage – procedural compliance – jurisdictional bar – High Court revision – Supreme Court intervention – exceptional circumstances – statutory interpretation – concurrent jurisdiction – procedural irregularity – maintainability of revision application – overruled objection. | Maintenance Act No. 37 of 1999 – Section 2 – Section 11 – Section 14(1) – Section 14(2);Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 – Article 154P(3)(b) – Article 154P(6) Evidence Ordinance Section 114(f) – Evidence Ordinance Section 103. | Download |
| 2016-05-23 | CA/1052/1999F |
Kapuru Hamyge Siriwardena Vs. Manawalage Kapuruhamy Kapuru Hamyge Wimalratne.
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Rei vindicatio action – declaration of title – ejectment – burden of proof – plaintiff’s duty to prove title – failure to establish ownership – adoption of original owner’s child – transfer of property by deed – inheritance – prescription – paper title – immovable property – deeming provision – adopted child status – absence of evidence of title – appellate challenge – confirmation of District Court finding – dismissal of appeal. | Adoption of Children Ordinance – Section 6(3). | Download |
| 2016-05-23 | CA/1052/1999F |
Kapuru Hamyge Siriwardena Vs. Manawalage Kapuruhamy
Kapuru Hamyge Wimalratne.
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Declaration of title – rei vindicatio – ejectment – adoption-based claim of ownership – failure to prove title – burden of proof on plaintiff – acquisition of immovable property – inheritance – prescription – paper title – credibility of evidence – mere assertion insufficient – Adoption of Children Ordinance – deemed legal status of adopted child – limitation of deeming provision – absence of paper title – failure to establish ownership on balance of probabilities – inability to transfer title – invalid derivative title to 2nd plaintiff – affirmation of District Court finding – dismissal of appeal | Adoption of Children Ordinance-Section 6(3) – deemed status of adopted child and limitations on acquisition of property and succession rights. | Download |
| 2016-05-23 | CA/WRT/0002/2012 |
P.M.K Garments (Pvt) Ltd and Inatub Garments (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Revision application – Restitutio in integrum – Partition action – Final decree – Writ of possession – Non-party claimant – Fraud and collusion – Delay (laches) – Discretionary remedies – Suppression of material facts – Encroachment dispute – Failure to intervene – Extraordinary relief – Sleeping over rights | Partition Law;Section 48 – Final decree in a partition action is conclusive and may be challenged only on grounds such as fraud or collusion.;Section 49 – Provides a remedy for a person whose land or rights have been adversely affected by a partition decree;Court of Appeal Rules 1990;Rule 3 – Obligation to file all relevant and material documents necessary for the proper adjudication of the application. | Download |
| 2016-05-23 | CA/WRT/0382/2015 |
D. S. R. Weerakoon Vs. Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and Others.
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Hon. P.Padman Surasena, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – Writ of Prohibition – Army promotion board – Confirmation in rank – Lieutenant Colonel (Temporary) – Retirement from service – Ultra vires decision – Excess of jurisdiction – Military administration – Army Selection Board – Disciplinary records – Administrative law – Natural justice – Public authority – Judicial review – Quashing administrative decision – Army service regulations | Army Act – Section 155 (power to make regulations); Sri Lanka Army (Volunteer Force and Volunteer Reserve) Regulations, 1985 – Regulations 16 and 17 (requirements and procedure for confirmation/promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel) and Regulation 32 (procedure relating to retirement/removal from service). | Download |
| 2016-05-20 | CA/0967/2000F |
Rajapaksha Dawahannalage Percy Harald Rajapaksha Vs. Bulathsinhalage Preca Dorin Metilda Perera.
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Hon. A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Appeal from District Court – Declaration of title – Trust over land – Conditional transfer versus outright transfer – Loan secured by deed – Deed executed as security – Pre-payment of costs – Failure to pay costs before next date – Dismissal of action for non-payment of costs – Natural justice – Jurisdiction of court to dismiss action – Technical dismissal – Interpretation of court orders – Compliance with conditional order – Refusal to accept tendered costs – Addition of necessary parties – Transfer of property pending litigation – Gift deeds executed after institution of action – Rights of subsequent transferees – Trial on merits – Remittal for fresh proceedings – Appeal allowed. | Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka – provisions relating to pre-payment of costs, dismissal of actions, addition of parties, and procedural fairness in civil litigation, together with principles governing declarations of title, trust claims, and the court’s jurisdiction to dismiss an action for non-compliance with procedural orders. | Download |
| 2016-05-20 | CA/0751/2000F |
T.M.Tennakoon Vs. Seemitha Nuwara Eliya District Sakasuruwam
and Naya Ganudenu Samupakara Samithiya.
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Hon. A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Declaration of title – rei vindicatio – ejectment – damages – deed of gift – validity of notarial attestation – Notaries Ordinance – judicial zone vs district jurisdiction – competency of notary – mental capacity of donor – soundness of mind – burden of proof – presumption of validity of deed – leave and licence occupation – prescriptive possession claim – adverse possession rejected – family occupation – termination of licence – predecessor in title – partition decree – challenge to title – credibility of evidence – relationship between parties – validity of gift deed No.427 – affirmation of District Court judgment – dismissal of appeal | Notaries Ordinance-Section 4A – authority of notary to practise within judicial zone Section 31(20)(c) – statutory requirements for valid attestation (date, place, execution details, witnesses). | Download |
| 2016-05-20 | CA/0180/2008 |
Badathuruge Kasun Jayarathne Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Murder – culpable homicide not amounting to murder – sudden fight – absence of premeditation – alibi defence – dock statement – credibility of eye witness – consistency of testimony – medical evidence – post-mortem findings – causation of injury – defence of self-defence (rejected) – failure to suggest defence version – non-cross-examination on material facts – burden of proof – evidentiary appreciation – contradictions and omissions – investigative evidence – conduct of accused – non-calling of independent witness – appellate interference – misdirection by trial judge – partial allowance of appeal – conviction altered – sentence revised. | Penal Code Section 296 – Penal Code Section 297 – Penal Code Section 32 – Evidence Ordinance Section 114(f) – Evidence Ordinance Section 118 – Code of Criminal Procedure Act Section 420. | Download |
| 2016-05-19 | CA/0040/2015 |
P.G. Sunil Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne,J. | Rape – unnatural offence – substituted conviction – lesser offence – sentencing reduction – appellate court interference – insufficiency of rape evidence – medical evidence – voice identification – dock statement – identification issues – re-evaluation of evidence – compensation to victim – variation of conviction – fine affirmed – sentence modification. | Section 364(1) of the Penal Code – Section 365(B)(2)(A) of the Penal Code – Section 345 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2016-05-18 | CA/0712/1997F |
Ambalanpitiyage Saman Udaya
Kumara Vs. Ambalanpitiyage Kusumalawani and Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Partition Action – Identification of Corpus – Failure to Identify Subject Land – Co-ownership – Devolution of Title – Prescriptive Title – Separate Possession – Survey Plan Discrepancy – Extent of Land in Dispute – Burden of Proof – Registration of Land – Dismissal of Appeal. | Partition Act – Partition of Co-owned Land; Prescription Ordinance – Acquisition of Title by Prescription. | Download |
| 2016-05-17 | CA/0727/1993F |
Mohamed Lebbe Sithi Arifa Umma and another Vs. P.l.Mohamed Husen and another.
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Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor, J. | Partition action – Muslim inheritance law – Devolution of title – Co-ownership – Undivided shares – Muslim marriage under religious rites – Proof of marriage – Succession – Heirs and inheritance – Pedigree dispute – Partition of land – Transfer of shares – Deeds of transfer – Ownership rights – Survey plan and identification of corpus – Burden of proof – Evaluation of evidence – Findings of fact – Appeal against partition decree – Trial de novo refused – Delay in litigation – Family property dispute – Muslim personal law – Paternity and inheritance rights. | Mohammedan Code of 1806 (customary Muslim law applicable prior to statutory registration of Muslim marriages); Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Ordinance No. 27 of 1929 (introduced registration of Muslim marriages); Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act No. 13 of 1951 (current law governing Muslim marriages and divorces in Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2016-05-17 | CA/REV/APN/0136/2015 |
Tharanga Dissanayake Vs. Konara Mudiyanselage N awarathne
Bandara.
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Hon.L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Revision application – interim relief – notice stage – Primary Court Procedure Act – Section 69 – land dispute – lessee rights – access road – roadway servitude – obstruction of passage – leasehold rights – prescriptive title – exceptional circumstances – maintainability of revision – concurrent appeal pending – discretionary jurisdiction – miscarriage of justice – refusal of interim stay – development permit – evidentiary insufficiency – land amalgamation – soil erosion – revisionary threshold – appellate parallel proceedings – dismissal in limine – costs order. | Primary Court Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Section 69(1) – Section 69(2); Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 – Article 154P(3)(b) – Article 154P(6). | Download |
| 2016-05-16 | CA/PHC/APN/0053/2013 |
A.A. Mohamed Thaaj Vs. The Assistant Commissioner of
Agrarian Development and Others.
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Hon. Melanie Gunaratne, J. | Revision application – Agrarian Development Act – Section 33(1) – paddy land dispute – high land vs paddy land classification – exceptional circumstances – revisionary jurisdiction – delay and laches – maintainability – suppression of material facts – Rule 46 Supreme Court Rules 1978 – illegality on face of record – discretionary relief – writ-like supervisory jurisdiction – concurrent findings – Magistrate’s Court inquiry – High Court affirmation – burden of proof – evidentiary appreciation – jurisdictional challenge – statutory interpretation – misuse of agricultural land – filling of paddy land – Commissioner General approval – procedural default – dismissal in limine. | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 – Section 29(1) – Section 33(1) – Section 33(7) – Section 101; Supreme Court Rules 1978 – Rule 46;Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 – Article 154P(3)(b) – Article 154P(6). | Download |
| 2016-05-16 | CA/0025/2016 |
L.G.D.S.S. Kanthi Menike Vs. The Commissioner of Co-Operative and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Prohibition – Judicial Review – Application to quash administrative decision – Enforcement of administrative order by Magistrate\'s Court – Delay in invoking writ jurisdiction – Laches – Failure to seek timely relief – Alternative remedy available – Appeal to Provincial High Court – Concealment of material facts – Duty of full disclosure in writ applications – Discretionary nature of writ jurisdiction – Whether writ relief should be granted after enforcement of impugned order – Whether prohibition lies against completed act – Abuse of process – Refusal to issue notice – Exercise of judicial discretion – Petition dismissed. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140 – Writ Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal – Relevant provisions of the Magistrates\' Courts Act (enforcement proceedings before Magistrate\'s Court). | Download |
| 2016-05-13 | CA/0529/1996F |
Eugene Gerald Abeykoon Vs. N.W.K.L.lndrajith Mohan Dias
Senavi Wickrama and Others.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Rei Vindicatio – Declaration of Title – Ejectment – Prescriptive Title – Adverse Possession – Long and Undisturbed Possession – Burden of Proof – Co-ownership – Boundary Dispute – Surveyor\'s Report – Possession since 1976 – Prescription – Findings of Fact – Appeal Dismissed. | Prescription Ordinance, Section 3 – Requirements for acquiring title by prescription through adverse, uninterrupted possession for the statutory period. | Download |
| 2016-05-13 | CA/WRT/0361/2015 |
Ariyamuttu Sivapathan Rahulan Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Writ jurisdiction – Certiorari – Mandamus – Prohibition – Public procurement – Tender award challenge – Unsuccessful bidder – Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) – Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) – Technical specifications – Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) – IEC 60898-1 compliance – Tender evaluation – Public interest litigation – Material non-disclosure – Concealment of facts – Interim relief – Vacation of stay order – Lowest responsive bidder – Judicial review of administrative action. | Sri Lanka Standards Institution Act – SLS 1175:2005 (Circuit Breakers for Over Current Protection for Household and Similar Installations); International Electrotechnical Commission Standard – IEC 60898-1:2003 (Electrical Accessories – Circuit Breakers for Overcurrent Protection for Household and Similar Installations); and Ceylon Electricity Board Specification 020:2013 governing procurement standards for Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs). | Download |
| 2016-05-13 | CA/0439/1997F |
D.M. Seneviratne Vs. Yen. Nagala Sumanagala.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Declaration of title – Ejectment – Recovery of possession – Temple property – Chief incumbent of temple – Prescriptive title – Possession and occupation – State land claim – Locus standi – Ownership dispute – Res judicata – Prior judgment – Execution of writ – Fiscal delivery of possession – Survey plan – Identification of land – Paddy land registry extract – Burden of proof – Documentary evidence – Competing claims of title – Possessory rights – Proof of ownership – Preponderance of evidence – Evaluation of evidence – Findings of fact by trial judge – Appellate review – Whether land belonged to the State – Whether plaintiff proved title – Whether defendant established rights to land – Appeal against judgment – Affirmation of District Court judgment – Costs – Appeal dismissed. | Prescription Ordinance (prescriptive title provisions), Civil Procedure Code (provisions relating to declaration of title, ejectment and execution of writs), and Paddy Lands Act (provisions relating to the Paddy Land Registry). | Download |
| 2016-05-12 | CA/PHC/0136/2006 |
Dingiribanda Ranathunga Vs. Dingiribanda Ranathunga and Others.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya,J. | Writ of Mandamus – writ jurisdiction – delay and laches – unreasonable delay – discretionary remedy – maintainability of writ application – affidavit jurat irregularity – validity of affidavit – solemn declaration – truth obligation – implementation of administrative order – reinstatement of employee – Co-operative Society – disciplinary inquiry – appellate decision – refusal to implement order – negotiation before litigation – knowledge of non-compliance – limitation in writ relief – equitable relief principles – judicial discretion – dismissal of writ application – procedural default – refusal of relief. | Evidence Ordinance Section 103 – Evidence Ordinance Section 114(f). | Download |
| 2016-05-12 | CA/PHC/APN/0008/2015 |
The Attorney General Vs. Subramaniam Dayabaran alias
Kannan.
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Hon. Melanie Gunaratne, J. | Revision application – sentencing review – adequacy of sentence – suspended sentence – custodial sentence – robbery with violence – hand grenade – alternative charge – plea of guilt – aggravating circumstances – premeditated offence – public interest in sentencing – judicial discretion in sentencing – Criminal Procedure Act – Section 303 – suspended sentence restrictions – concurrent sentences – appellate interference – manifest inadequacy – sentencing principles – proportionality in punishment – illegality of sentence – revisionary jurisdiction – High Court sentencing error. | Penal Code – Section 32 – Section 380 – Section 394; Offensive Weapons Act – Section 2(1)(b); Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 303(1)(a)–(i) – Section 303(2)(d); Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 138 – Article 154P(3)(b) – Article 154P(6). | Download |
| 2016-05-11 | CA/0606/1997F |
Eliyadura Siriyawathi Silva and Others Vs. Shirai Virantha Laktilaka and Others.
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Hon. P.Padaman Surasena, J. | Debt Conciliation Board Certificate – Reconveyance of Property – Recovery of Possession – Conditional Transfer of Immovable Property – Jurisdiction of Court – Payment of Debt and Interest – Debt Conciliation Proceedings – Dismissal of Appeal. | Debt Conciliation Ordinance No. 39 of 1941 – Sections 29, 39(1), 39(2)(a). | Download |
| 2016-05-11 | CA/0671/2000F |
Mudalige Weerabatha Samarawickrema Vs. Lanka Orix Leasing Company Ltd and Others.
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Hon. A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Declaration of Ownership of Motor Vehicle – Leasing Agreement – Hire Purchase Facility – Transfer of Vehicle by MTA Forms – Voluntary Transfer – Consideration – Security for Debt – Registered Ownership – Collusion Not Proved – Possession and Seizure of Vehicle – Contractual Liability – Dismissal of Appeal. | Bills of Exchange Ordinance – Section 27(1)(b); Motor Traffic Act – Transfer of Motor Vehicles (MTA Forms). | Download |
| 2016-05-10 | CA/0635/2000F |
Venerable Puliyadhe Indrarathna Thero Vs. W.M. Tikiri Banda.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Declaration of Title – Temple Property – Sangika Property – Chief Incumbency (Viharadhipathi) – Locus Standi – Admissions at Trial – Succession to Temple Office – Failure to Prove Entitlement – Dismissal of Appeal. | Evidence Ordinance – Admissions; Civil Procedure Code – Locus Standi and Maintainability of Action. | Download |
| 2016-05-10 | CA/0882/1997 |
Dannoruwalage Nimal Jayatissa and Others Vs. Dannoruwalage Gunasekera.
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Hon. Gaffoor, J. | Rei Vindicatio Action – Declaration of Title – Ejectment – Encroachment – Partition Decree – Paper Title – Devolution of Title – Prescriptive Title – Burden of Proof – Exclusive Possession – Adverse Possession – Evaluation of Evidence – Findings of Fact by Trial Judge – Dismissal of Appeals. | Prescription Ordinance – Prescriptive Acquisition of Title; Civil Procedure Code – Rei Vindicatio Action and Ejectment Proceedings. | Download |
| 2016-05-10 | CA/REV/0009/2015 |
The Attorney General Vs. Ramalingam Selvaratnam.
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne,J. | Criminal revision – competency of child witness – voire dire examination – in camera trial – statutory rape – kidnapping minor – Penal Code charges – Section 118 Evidence Ordinance – judicial discretion of trial judge – assessment of witness capacity – rational answers test – understanding of truth and falsehood – failure to give reasons for ruling – rejection of prosecutrix evidence – appellate/revisionary interference – erroneous finding on competence – State Counsel submissions – restoration of witness testimony – setting aside trial court order – direction to permit prosecution evidence – revision allowed | Evidence Ordinance – Section 118; Penal Code – Section 354;Penal Code – Section 364(2)(e). | Download |
| 2016-05-10 | CA/WRT/0233/2015 |
Mestiyage Don Anura Jayantha Gunatilake Vs. The Monetary Board of Sri Lanka and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Writ application – Customs seizure – release of forfeited goods – gold slabs – Customs Ordinance – forfeiture proceedings – disposal of seized goods – rewards to informants – consent order – writ of mandamus – Deputy Solicitor General – Customs authorities – distribution of sale proceeds. | Customs Ordinance;Section 153 – Distribution of proceeds of forfeited goods as rewards in the manner prescribed by law;Section 162 – Disposal and sale of forfeited goods by Customs authorities according to law. | Download |
| 2016-05-08 | CA/0920/2000F |
Handun Pathiraja Mudiyanselage Gayathri Niroshani Pathiraja Vs. Aluth Muhandiramlage Siripala.
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Motor accident claim – minor plaintiff – next friend – damages for personal injuries – loss of maternal care and support – negligence of lorry driver – contributory negligence (not proved) – pillion riders – death of mother – hospitalisation and loss of education – criminal conviction of driver – evidentiary value of plea of guilt – admission in criminal proceedings – vicarious liability of employer – quantum of damages – dependency claim – assessment of damages – appellate variation of award – affirmation of liability – enhancement of damages for loss of support. | Evidence Ordinance – Section 41A(2). (No specific Motor Traffic Act provisions cited in the judgment excerpt.) | Download |
| 2016-05-06 | CA/0484/1997F |
H.M.P. Mudiyanse Vs. H. M. Herath Banda and one another.
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Hon. Gaffoor, J. | Declaration of title – Ejectment – Boundary dispute – Encroachment – Paddy lands – Crown Grants – Competing land claims – Identification of land – Survey plan – Boundary marked by niyara (ridge/bund) – Burden of proof – Paper title – Possession and cultivation – Continuous cultivation – Prescription – Prescriptive title – Adverse possession – Failure to prove encroachment – Evaluation of oral evidence – Credibility of witnesses – Long possession – Failure to complain to cultivation authorities – Failure to complain to police – Possessory rights – Ownership dispute – Appellate review of findings of fact – Whether disputed portion formed part of plaintiff’s land – Whether defendant prescribed to disputed land – Judgment of District Court affirmed – Appeal dismissed with costs. | Prescription Ordinance (provisions relating to acquisitive prescription and prescriptive title), and Civil Procedure Code (provisions relating to declaration of title, ejectment, and recovery of possession). | Download |
| 2016-05-06 | CA/1003/1997F |
K.B.Yapa Vs. K.M.Chandrawathie.
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Hon. Gaffoor, J. | Civil Procedure Code – ex parte judgment – decree entered in default – application to purge default – Section 86(2) CPC – time computation – mandatory 14-day period – service of decree – Saturday service – validity of service – computation of time – exclusion of Sundays and public holidays – Interpretation Ordinance Section 8(3) – Holidays Act No. 29 of 1971 – applicability of working days – leave to appeal analogy – Section 757 CPC – procedural compliance – setting aside ex parte decree – right to file answer – District Court procedure – appellate intervention. | Civil Procedure Code Sections 86(2) and 757(1), Interpretation Ordinance Section 8(3) on computation of time excluding Sundays and public holidays, and Holidays Act No. 29 of 1971 Section 2 and Schedules defining public and bank holidays. | Download |
| 2016-05-06 | CA/PHC/0063/2003 |
Game Kankanamge Sumanawathie Vs. D.M.K. Perera and Others.
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Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor, J. | Primary Court jurisdiction – breach of the peace – land dispute – dispute affecting land – mahogany tree – possession – boundary uncertainty – statutory settlement – Section 66(6) Primary Court Procedure Act – failure to record settlement – jurisdictional error – commission for survey – demarcation of boundaries – State land involvement – improper exercise of jurisdiction – validity of Primary Court order – revision proceedings – High Court interference – delay in revision – civil court remedy – vindication of title – appellate restraint – statutory interpretation – settlement irregularity – setting aside concurrent orders. | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Section 66(1)(a) – Section 66(6) – Section 69(1) – Section 75 – Section 76 Evidence Ordinance Section 114(f) – Evidence Ordinance Section 103 Civil Procedure Code (principles on title and boundary disputes). | Download |
| 2016-05-06 | CA/RES/0927/2008 |
Mendis Silva Ediriweera Vs. Lakshmi Mangalika Sooriyarachchi and Others.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Restitution in integrum – revision jurisdiction – partition action – final decree – interlocutory decree – lis pendens – survey plan – corpus of land – fraud and collusion – Section 48 Partition Act – Section 49 Partition Act – writ of possession – laches – withdrawal of revision – discretionary relief – finality of partition decrees – suppression of title deeds – jurisdictional bar – alternative remedy – exceptional circumstances – abuse of process – delay – limitation of equitable relief. | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 – Section 48 – Section 49; Civil Procedure Code – relevant provisions on final decree enforcement and execution; Equitable doctrine of restitutio in integrum (common law discretionary remedy). | Download |
| 2016-05-06 | CA/WRT/0370/2015 |
Centre for Eco- Cultural Studies Vs. Director General of Department of Wild Life and Conservation and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Writ jurisdiction – Certiorari – Mandamus – Prohibition – Public interest litigation – Locus standi – Public spirited persons – Wildlife conservation – Sloth bears – Rehabilitation programme – Endangered species – Arbitrary administrative decision – Department of Wildlife Conservation – Pinnawala Zoological Garden – Reintroduction to the wild – Conservation mandate – Abuse of discretion – Environmental law – Animal welfare – Judicial review. | Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance No. 2 of 1937 (as amended) – provisions relating to the protection, conservation, custody and rehabilitation of protected wild animals, including the Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus inornatus) listed under Schedule II as a strictly protected mammal. | Download |
| 2016-05-06 | CA/WRT/0464/2008 |
Dialog Telecom PLC Vs. Director General of Customs and another.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Customs valuation – imported software – transaction value – royalty and licence fees – customs inquiry – mitigated forfeiture – writ of certiorari – writ of prohibition – alternative remedy – discretionary writ jurisdiction – District Court action – adequacy of statutory remedy – Article 140 jurisdiction – Customs Ordinance – judicial review – exceptional circumstances. | Customs Ordinance – Section 154 (right to institute an action in a competent civil court challenging customs determinations and forfeiture-related decisions);Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 (Court of Appeal’s writ jurisdiction to issue orders in the nature of certiorari, prohibition, mandamus, quo warranto, and habeas corpus). | Download |
| 2016-05-05 | CA/0555/1994F |
Liyana Pathiranahalage Podimanike and 2 Others Vs. Punchirala Arachchilage Amarathunga
Ganangamuwa and Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Right of Way – Partition Action – Failure to Consider Material Evidence – Appeal – Necessary Parties – Deceased Plaintiff – Substituted Plaintiff – Maintainability of Appeal – Defective Notice of Appeal – Omission of Parties – Judicial Discretion – Material Prejudice – Preliminary Objection – Trial de Novo – Addition of Parties. | Civil Procedure Code - Sections 755, 759(2), 770(2). | Download |
| 2016-05-05 | CA/1262/2000F |
Somapala Gamage Vs. A. Ranjani Kumaranayake.
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Hon. Gaffoor, J. | Possessory action – ejectment – declaration of possession – damages – land dispute – Mahaweli Authority land – identification of land (Lot 769½) – chena cultivation – paddy land allegation – disturbance of possession – dispossession – Primary Court proceedings – seizure of crop – validity of possession – burden of proof in possessory actions – Section 4 Prescription Ordinance – possession for a year and a day – trespass and ouster – prior peaceful possession – illegal interference – civil remedy vs primary court jurisdiction – affirmation of District Court judgment – dismissal of appeal. | Primary Courts Procedure Act – Section 66; Prescription Ordinance – Section 4; Civil Procedure Code – Section 41. | Download |
| 2016-05-04 | CA/PHC/0037/2007 |
Mohamed Yoosuf Raufudeen Vs. The Range Forest Officer and Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne,J. | Forest offence – timber transportation – confiscation of vehicle – strict liability – burden of proof – “all precautions” test – registered owner liability – vicarious liability – failure to prevent offence – knowledge and consent – statutory presumption – Section 40 Forest Ordinance inquiry – forfeiture proceedings – opportunity to show cause – judicial inspection – procedural fairness – discretion of Magistrate – appellate interference – revision dismissed – confiscation affirmed. | Forest Ordinance Section 40(1) – Code of Criminal Procedure Act Section 420. | Download |
| 2016-05-04 | CA/PHC/0084/2006 |
Nanayakkara Daya Sujeewa
Anurada Vs. Karunakarage Sunil Shantha.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Primary Court Procedure Act – Section 66(1)(a) – land dispute – breach of the peace – possession – encroachment – tea plantation – king coconut cultivation – police observation notes – evidentiary appreciation – burden of proof – disputed estate land – state plantation – statutory jurisdiction – revision application – High Court reversal – misdirection – failure to evaluate evidence – possessory order – entitlement to possession – agricultural cultivation – concurrent findings – appellate interference – restoration of Magistrate’s order. | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Section 66(1)(a) – Section 68 – Section 69 – Section 75 Evidence Ordinance Section 114(f) – Evidence Ordinance Section 103 Civil Procedure Code (principles on possessory rights and interim relief). | Download |
| 2016-05-04 | CA/0055/2007 |
Savarian Sebamalai Vs. Soosaipillai Xavier Kulanayagam.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Primary Court Procedure Act – Section 66 – possession dispute – forcible dispossession – restoration of possession – revision application – appeal from High Court – possession versus title – unlawful occupation – dispossession within two months – inquiry on affidavits – Chapter VII proceedings – summary remedy – burden of proof – date of information – restoration order. | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979: Section 66 – Information regarding disputes relating to possession of land;Chapter VII – Jurisdiction relating to possession and rights to land. | Download |
| 2016-05-03 | CA/WRT/0158/2012 |
Janatha Garment Manufacturers
(Pvt) Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and Others.
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Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor, J. | Transfer of criminal case – Attorney General\'s power to transfer proceedings – judicial bias – appearance of bias – pre-judgment by trial judge – fair trial – Government Analyst evidence – explosives prosecution – High Court of Trincomalee – High Court of Colombo – revision application – prosecutorial discretion – incomplete court record – certified copies of proceedings – accused-petitioner. | Judicature Act (No. 2 of 1978);Section 47 – Power relating to the transfer of cases and applications challenging transfer orders. | Download |
| 2016-05-02 | CA/0009/2014 |
Y.G.Siripala Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne,J. | Criminal appeal – conviction affirmed – sentencing discretion of trial court – rigorous imprisonment – fine – default sentence – compensation order – appellate interference with sentence – mitigation factors – remand period considered – reduction of sentence – affirmation of fine and compensation – commencement of sentence – variation of sentence – dismissal of appeal subject to variation – implementation order to High Court. | Criminal Procedure Code (Sri Lanka) Sections 334, 335, 336, and 337. | Download |
| 2016-05-02 | CA/TR/0004/2016 |
Kanagaratnam Jeevaratnam Vs. the Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Transfer of criminal case – Section 47 Judicature Act – Attorney General\'s power to transfer proceedings – judicial bias – appearance of bias – pre-judgment – Government Analyst evidence – explosives prosecution – fair trial – High Court transfer – revision application – prosecutorial discretion – incomplete record – certified copies of proceedings. | Judicature Act; Section 47 – Power relating to transfer of cases and supervisory jurisdiction over such orders. | Download |
| 2016-05-01 | CA/PHC/APN/0039/2015 |
Liyanarachchige Indika Thusara Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Revision application – interim relief – stay of proceedings – double jeopardy – autrefois convict/acquit – Section 314 Criminal Procedure Code – criminal breach of trust – Public Property Act – arbitration award enforcement – Magistrate Court recovery proceedings – High Court indictment – same offence test – same facts test – same legal character test – Connelly v DPP principle – appellate jurisdiction – refusal of stay – procedural bar – absence of trial – arbitral enforcement vs criminal prosecution – jurisdictional distinction – prima facie merits – concurrent proceedings – interim stay refusal. | Penal Code – Section 391 Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982 – Section 51;Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 314(1) – Section 314(2) – Section 175;Arbitration (as applicable procedural enforcement mechanism – referenced in judgment, no specific statutory section cited). | Download |
| 2016-04-29 | CA/0623/1997F |
Rajapakse Gamaralage Gamini
Rajapakse and Rita Hewavitharana Vs. Niyagama Gamage Malani.
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Partition action – Investigation of title – Identity of corpus – “Paluwatta” vs “Ihalawatta” dispute – Licensed surveyor’s commission and preliminary plan (Plan No. 878) – Survey conducted without notice to all parties – Omission of defendant’s name in survey commission – Failure to serve notice on claimant under Partition Law – Non-compliance with Section 20(1)(a) of Partition Law – Discrepancy between plaint boundaries and survey plan boundaries – Inconsistent and unclear boundaries (roads, adjoining lands, fences) – Extent mismatch between pleaded land and surveyed land – Partial survey of a larger undivided land (“Paluwatta”) – Failure to include entire corpus in partition proceedings – Duty of court to investigate title strictly in partition actions – Judgment in rem nature of partition decrees – Inadequate judicial scrutiny of survey evidence – Failure to reconcile documentary and oral evidence – Non-identification of corpus vitiating decree – Appeal allowed and decree set aside with costs. | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 – Section 18(1) (appointment and duties of surveyor; preparation of plan and report) – Section 20(1)(a) (mandatory notice to all claimants identified in surveyor’s report) – Section 20(2)(a) (requirement to file proof of service of notices in court). | Download |
| 2016-04-29 | CA/0778/1997F |
A.Dharmaratne and A.Rajapakse Vs. Ranhoti Pedige Piyatissa and Others.
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Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor, J. | Partition action – Interlocutory decree – Unallotted share of corpus – Allocation of unpartitioned share (1/3rd share) – Post-decree application to allocate unallotted share – Failure to issue notice to affected parties (7th and 8th Defendants) – Violation of audi alteram partem – Improper reliance on plaintiff’s untested evidence – Absence of cross-examination – Failure to call all interested parties – Duty of court to investigate title under Section 25 Partition Law – Right of defaulting party to file statement of claim (Section 25(3)) – De novo inquiry required – Improper exercise of jurisdiction by District Court – Misapplication of Section 26(2)(g) Partition Law – Unallotted land remaining in common ownership – Need for fair hearing before re-allocation – Setting aside of order and remittal for fresh inquiry. | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 – Section 25 (mandatory duty to investigate title, power to examine rights, title and interests of all parties, and procedure for inquiry) – Section 25(3) (court power to permit defaulting party to file statement of claim) – Section 26(2)(g) (court power regarding unallotted shares and allocation in partition proceedings). | Download |
| 2016-04-29 | CA/PHC/0011/2010 |
Jeewarani Samanmala Gunasekara Vs. Indika Balapitiya and Others.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Revision application – Possession dispute – Constructive possession – Actual possession – Forcible dispossession – Section 68 inquiry – Landlord and tenant relationship – Lease and sublease – Control and dominion over property – Recovery of possession – Burden of proving possession – Legal possession versus ownership – Rights of lessee and sub-lessee – Lack of evidence of control over premises – Determination of possession in summary proceedings – General control test for possession – Forcible dispossession against will of possessor – Reliance on Iqbal v. Majedudeen – Appeal dismissed. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act – Section 68 (forcible dispossession proceedings and restoration of possession), together with principles governing actual and constructive possession as recognized in Sri Lankan case law | Download |
| 2016-04-29 | CA/PHC/0065/2010 |
G.D. Kusumawathi and G.D. Jayarathne Vs. Assistant Commissioner of Agrarian Services and 2 Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Writ of Mandamus – Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 – Section 33(1), 33(2), 33(3) – Unauthorized construction on paddy land – Failure of Commissioner-General to act – Provincial High Court writ jurisdiction – Article 154P(4) of the Constitution – Jurisdictional limits of Provincial High Court – “Within the Province” interpretation – Provincial Council List – Item 9 (Agriculture and Agrarian Services) – Item 18 (Land – land tenure, alienation, settlement, improvement) – Writ of Certiorari and Mandamus – Jurisdictional bar – Constitutional interpretation of “within” – Rejection of writ application – Dismissal of appeal with costs. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 154P(4)(b) (writ jurisdiction of Provincial High Courts) Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 – Section 33(1), 33(2), 33(3) Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution – Ninth Schedule, Provincial Council List – Item 9 (Agriculture and Agrarian Services), Item 18 (Land – rights, tenure, alienation, settlement, improvement) | Download |
| 2016-04-29 | CA/APN/0029/2015 |
Northern Power Company (Pvt) Ltd. Vs.Dr. Irajalingam Shiwasanker and Others.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Revision application - environmental pollution - power generation plant - public nuisance complaints - water pollution allegations - suspension of operations - Magistrate\'s order - High Court revision - appellate procedure - preliminary objection - duty of appellate court - non-appearance of appellant - consideration of merits - errors of lower court - dismissal of appeal refused. | Civil Procedure Code - Section 769(2). | Download |
| 2016-04-29 | CA/APN/0043/2015 |
The Attorney General Vs. Ranmuthudewage Susantha Dhammika Rathnayake.
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Revision application - Attorney General - non-summary inquiry - witness not called at committal proceedings - unavailable witness - prosecution witness - admissibility of witness at trial - prima facie case - committal for trial - indictment - list of witnesses - amendment of indictment - power to summon witnesses - just decision of the case - no prejudice to accused - High Court trial - setting aside trial judge\'s order. | Penal Code - Sections 140, 146 read with 296, 146 read with 409, 32 read with 296, 32 read with 409. Criminal Procedure Code - Sections 148(1), 162(1), 439. | Download |
| 2016-04-29 | CA/TR/0093/2015 |
Palawinna Kularathna Muthukumarana Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Transfer application - criminal case transfer - High Court of Embilipitiya - productions clerk - criminal breach of trust - public property - missing court production - sculptured lotus bud - application under Judicature Act - alleged bias - security guards as witnesses - influence on trial judge - burden of proving bias - difficulty retaining counsel - insufficient grounds for transfer - expediency - dismissal of transfer application. | Judicature Act - Section 46. Penal Code - Section 388 (referred to in judgment as criminal breach of trust). Offences Against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982 - Section 5(1). | Download |
| 2016-04-29 | CA/WRT/0290/2015 |
All Ceylon Bank Employees\' Union and Others Vs. Bank of Ceylon and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Writ application - writ of certiorari - writ of prohibition - promotion of employees - officer trainee appointments - confirmation in service - executive officer grade - interim relief - interim injunction - preliminary objection - scope of interim relief - relief wider than substantive relief - academic issue - confirmation already effected - maintainability of interim application - refusal of interim relief. | Constitution of Sri Lanka - Article 140. Civil Procedure principles relating to interim relief and prerogative writs. | Download |
| 2016-04-28 | CA/0527/2000F |
Somapala Punchihewa Vs. Mercantile Credit Ltd and Others.
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Hon. A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Hire purchase agreement – Guarantee liability – Joint and several liability of guarantors – Demand requirement in guarantee contracts – Notice of termination – Validity of demand prior to suit – Consumer Credit Act – Surety liability in hire purchase transactions – Joint judgment not barring separate liability – Delay in delivery of judgment – Documentary evidence predominance – No prejudice from delay – Appeal dismissed – Enforcement of guarantee obligations. | Consumer Credit Act No. 29 of 1982, Section 31. | Download |
| 2016-04-28 | CA/0516/2000F |
Galhenage Don Shervin Stanistas Vs. V. Dona Ruby Diana Padmini Gunasekara.
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Hon. H.C.J.Madawala, J. | Divorce action – Malicious desertion – Custody of child – District Court dismissal of divorce claim – Appellant’s appeal – Non-appearance of appellant/respondent – Failure to file written submissions – Prolonged delay in prosecution of appeal – Section 769(2) Civil Procedure Code – Abatement of appeal – No material before appellate court – Appeal dismissed without costs. | Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka, Section 769(2) – Appearance of appellant and consequence of default; Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka, Section 403 – Abatement of appeal where no steps are taken / no material placed before court. | Download |
| 2016-04-28 | CA/0545/1997F |
Uswatte Confectionery Works Ltd Vs. Daintee Limited.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Intellectual Property Act – Section 142(1) and 142(2)(a) – Unfair competition – Passing off – Alleged imitation of confectionery wrappers – Trade dress similarity – Likelihood of confusion – Competing brands in confectionery industry – Evidence of sales impact and goodwill damage – Comparative assessment of packaging design – Brand names on packaging not sufficient to avoid confusion – Damages based on sales volume – District Court findings affirmed on appeal – No error in fact or law – Appeal dismissed with costs. | Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003, Section 142(1) and Section 142(2)(a) – Acts of unfair competition and creation of confusion with competitor’s goods, services, or commercial activities. | Download |
| 2016-04-28 | CA/0823/1998 |
Seyed Khan Azad Khan Vs. P.V.A. Piyasena.
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Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor, J. | Rei vindicatio action – Declaration of title – Ejectment – Recovery of possession – Admission of title by Defendant – Sale agreement as basis of possession (Agreement No. 2045) – Lease/ownership admission through payment of rent – Estoppel against denial of title (Section 116 Evidence Ordinance) – Section 58 Evidence Ordinance (facts admitted need not be proved) – Section 8 Evidence (Special Provisions) Act No. 14 of 1995 (admitted facts) – Burden of proof on defendant in rei vindicatio – Licencee vs tenant distinction – Trespass after termination of agreement – Failure of consideration in sale agreement – Conditional possession under agreement – Breach of sale agreement leading to loss of right to remain – Improvements to property not creating title – Cinema theatre business vs land ownership distinction – Possession derived from contractual permission – Deed prevails over schedule in case of inconsistency – Interpretation of title deed (body over schedule rule) – No proof of lawful possession by defendant – Claim for damages and reconvention rejected – Misdirection in law by District Court – Appeal allowed and judgment set aside – Decree entered for plaintiff with costs. | Evidence Ordinance (Sri Lanka) – Section 58 (admitted facts need not be proved) – Section 116 (estoppel of tenant/licensee from denying landlord’s title) – General principles of burden of proof in rei vindicatio actions (as applied in Sri Lankan civil law) – Section 8(1), Evidence (Special Provisions) Act No. 14 of 1995 (admissions dispense with proof). | Download |
| 2016-04-28 | CA/APN/0105/2014 |
The Attorney General Vs. Agampodi Jayantha Gamini Soyza and Yakdaradura Nimal Prasanna Silva.
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Revision application – State challenge – Criminal trial – Murder indictment under Penal Code – Witness of Court (PW3) – Judicial discretion to call witnesses – Section 114 Evidence Ordinance – Prosecutorial discretion of Attorney General – Duty of State Counsel in witness selection – Contradiction in witness testimony – Credibility assessment – Non-summoning vs calling additional witness – Amendment of indictment by court – Plea of guilty to lesser offence – Sudden fight inference – Judicial overreach in drawing inference without evidence – Consent of prosecution in plea bargaining – Limits of court’s power to amend indictment ex mero motu – Misapplication of Sittampalam procedure – Procedural fairness in criminal trials – Interference in revision jurisdiction – Setting aside conviction and sentence – Order for fresh trial before different judge. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka Section 296 (murder), Evidence Ordinance Section 114 (adverse inferences and judicial presumptions), and the Criminal Procedure Code (provisions relating to indictment procedure, amendment of indictments) | Download |
| 2016-04-28 | CA/PHC/0023/2005 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage
Mahinda Rathnayake and Others Vs. Henry Persy Bonipus and Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Court of Appeal Rules 1998 – Leave to Appeal – Preliminary objections – Maintainability of appeal – Non-compliance with Rule 4(1), Rule 4(2) and Rule 14(1)(e) – Defective Petition of Appeal – Failure to state grounds of appeal – Failure to state matters of law – Absence of certificate by Attorney-at-Law – Improper invocation of appellate jurisdiction – Rejection in limine – Mandatory procedural compliance – No proper petition of appeal – Jurisdiction not properly invoked – Costs awarded. | Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Court established by Article 154P of the Constitution) Rules 1998 – Rule 4(1), Rule 4(2), Rule 14(1)(a) & 14(1)(e). | Download |
| 2016-04-27 | CA/0562/2000F |
L.M. Jagath Keerthi Ratnayake Vs. Willara Arachchige Gunasekara and Others.
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Hon.A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Partition action – Identification of corpus – Dispute over land identity (“Paluwatta” vs “Ihalawatta”) – Licensed surveyor’s plan and report (Plan No. 878) – Non-service of notice to all claimants under Partition Law – Failure to include party in survey commission – Non-compliance with Section 20(1)(a) of Partition Law – Inconsistency between plaint boundaries and survey plan boundaries – Discrepancy in extent of land – Investigation of title in partition proceedings – Imperative duty of court to determine title (judgment in rem nature) – Partial survey of larger undivided land – Failure to survey entire corpus – Improper evaluation of competing possession claims – Inadequate judicial investigation of title – Decree set aside on appeal with costs. | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 – Section 18(1) and Section 20(1)(a) & 20(2)(a) (survey report, notice to claimants, and procedural requirements in partition actions). | Download |
| 2016-04-27 | CA/0015/2003 |
W.R.A. Rohana Priyadarshana Ranasinghe Vs. Mohoppu Arachchige Jayasena Perera and Others.
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Hon. H.C.J.Madawala, J. | Partition action – Scheme of partition – Court Commissioner/surveyor’s plan – Preliminary plan and alternative plans (Plan No. 2099 and Plan No. 2101) – Lack of proper access/right of way – Compliance with interlocutory decree – Allocation of co-owner’s entitlement in one lot – Improvements by co-owner (houses, tube well, structures) – Right of co-owner to be allotted improvements where practicable – Waiver of access rights – Adequacy and legality of survey scheme – Judicial approval of partition scheme with variation – Practical usability of allotted lots – Discrepancy between entitlement (4.3 perches vs 3.8 perches) – Reduction for access road – Fair division of corpus – Judicial discretion in approving/altering survey schemes – Confirmation of District Judge’s order with modification – Dismissal of appeal with costs. | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 – Section 26 (preparation and confirmation of interlocutory decree and allocation of shares; effect on partition scheme and distribution of corpus; role of court in confirming/amending surveyor’s scheme). | Download |
| 2016-04-27 | CA/PHC/0080/2005 |
Design Consortium Ltd. Vs. H. Wijeratne and 2 Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act – Section 50(c)(2) & 50(c)(3) – Labour Commissioner’s certificate – Recovery of unpaid wages – Employer–employee relationship dispute – Independent contractor claim – Jurisdiction of Magistrate’s Court – Limited scope of inquiry – Audi alteram partem rule – Statutory finality of certificate – Grounds to challenge certificate – Non-payment of salary – Administrative determination – Appeal from Magistrate’s order – Revision before High Court – Affirmation of Magistrate’s order – Writ jurisdiction as proper remedy – Enforcement of labour certificate – Dismissal of appeal with costs. | Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act – Section 50(c)(2), Section 50(c)(3) | Download |
| 2016-04-27 | CA/PHC/0082/2011 |
B.H.B. Pieris Vs. The Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration and another.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 – Section 6 – Ejectment of government quarters occupant – Writ of certiorari – Revision jurisdiction of High Court – Magistrate’s order for vacation of premises – Show cause procedure – Audi alteram partem rule – Notice to quit – Cabinet decision on transfer of government quarters – Legitimate expectation – Revocation of Cabinet decision – Administrative discretion – Validity of quit notice – Execution of ejectment order – Scope of judicial review – Affidavit validity – Oaths Ordinance Section 12(1) – Commissioner for oaths conflict – Procedural fairness – Affirmation of Magistrate and High Court orders – Dismissal of appeal with costs. | Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 – Section 6 Oaths and Affirmations Ordinance – Section 12(1) | Download |
| 2016-04-27 | CA/WRT/0031/2013 |
A Base Mechfarms (Pvt) Limited Vs. Consumer Affairs Authority and Others.
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Hon. Padman Surasena, J. | Writ application - certiorari - Consumer Affairs Authority - agricultural equipment - harvester machine - warranty claim - consumer complaint - limitation period - complaint outside three months - interpretation of statute - purposive interpretation - consumer protection - warranty and guarantee - jurisdiction of Consumer Affairs Authority - unfair trade practices - dismissal of writ application. | Consumer Affairs Authority Act No. 9 of 2003 - Sections 2, 7, 12, 13(1), 13(2). | Download |
| 2016-04-27 | CA/WRT/0058/2016 |
Ovitigala Vithanage Indika Prabath Lakshan Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PCJ (P/CA) | Writ application - school admission - Grade 1 admissions - household category - religious quota - Christian student category - admission criteria - failure to submit required documents - proof of religion - school admission policy - prior admissions of siblings - religious declaration - refusal of notice - dismissal of application. | Constitution of Sri Lanka - Article 140. Ministry of Education Circulars on School Admissions - Religious category admissions criteria. | Download |
| 2016-04-26 | CA/PHC/0107/2011 |
Mahipala Mudalige Sunil
Premaratne Paris Vs. Madampe Multi - Purpose
Co-operative Society and Others.
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Co-operative Society inquiry; Section 46 inquiry; loss recovery; President Park project; allotment/sale of land blocks; legitimate expectation; administrative decision (P12 & P13); judicial review; refusal of writ; procedural fairness; appellate intervention; finding of no legal error; dismissal of appeal with costs. | Co-operative Societies Act No. 5 of 1972 (as amended) – Section 46. | Download |
| 2016-04-25 | CA/PHC/APN/0119/2010 |
The Attorney General Vs. Kanniappan Nagesh.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Revision application - Attorney General - enhancement of sentence - rape of minor daughter - incest - guilty plea - father as offender - child victim - mandatory minimum sentence - suspended sentence - grossly inadequate sentence - aggravating circumstances - judicial misdirection - deterrent punishment - public interest - compensation to victim - rigorous imprisonment - sentencing principles - revisionary jurisdiction. | Penal Code - Section 364(3);Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 - Sections 303(1)(a)-(i), 303(1)(e)(k)(i), 303(2)(a);Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act No. 17 of 1999; Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act No. 47 of 1999. | Download |
| 2016-04-25 | CA/WRT/0058/2012 |
N. Ekanayake Vs. The Attorney General and 2 Others.
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Hon. A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Writ application - writ of prohibition - writ of mandamus - Sri Lanka Ports Authority - revised tariff - port charges - occupation charges - imported motor vehicles - retrospective application of tariff - prospective operation of tariff - statutory interpretation - non-retrospectivity - ultra vires - public duty - judicial review - port storage charges - prohibition granted - mandamus refused. | Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act No. 51 of 1979 - Sections 37(1), 89. Interpretation Ordinance - Section 6(3). | Download |
| 2016-04-01 | CA/0541/1997F |
S.A. Violet Menika Vs. Rev: Medawalagama Upalena.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance – Temple land dispute – Trustee and Viharadhipathi succession – Ejectment action – Declaration of title – Alleged forcible possession of paddy land – Identification of disputed land – Competing land descriptions and survey plans – Plan No. 112 (licensed surveyor report) – Tenant cultivator evidence – Agrarian Services Department inquiry – Failure to challenge survey plan – Burden to disprove identity of land – District Court decree affirmed – Appeal dismissed with costs. | Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance (re Trustee appointment and temple property administration) Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka) – principles on burden of proof and evaluation of evidence in civil appeals. | Download |
| 2016-04-01 | CA/0080/2005 |
A.K.M. Perera Vs. National Gem & Jewellery Authority.
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Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor, J. | Leave to appeal – Interim injunction – Gem mining licence – Revocation of licence after inquiry – Seizure of gemstones – Title dispute over mining land – Failure to prove ownership/title to land – Prima facie case requirement – Balance of convenience – Irreparable damage test – Equitable discretion in injunctions – Clean hands doctrine – Laches and delay – Alternative remedy via writ jurisdiction – Jurisdictional error argument – Improper forum for challenging administrative action – National Gem & Jewellery Authority regulatory powers – Judicial review vs District Court action – Refusal of interim injunction upheld – Dismissal of leave to appeal. | National Gem & Jewellery Authority Act, No. 50 of 1993 – regulatory control over gem mining licences and mining operations, including issuance, cancellation, and control of gemstone prospecting licences. | Download |
| 2016-04-01 | CA/PHC/0214/2005 |
W. Upali Abeywardena Vs. The Municipal Council of Anuradhapura and 2 Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Writ of Certiorari - judicial review - Urban Development Authority notice - unauthorized building - demolition notice - abuse of power allegation - excess of jurisdiction - procedural irregularity - discretionary remedy - prerogative writs - legality of administrative action - refusal of writ - dismissal of appeal. | Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 (as amended by Act No. 44 of 1984). | Download |
| 2016-04-01 | CA/WRT/0443/0011 |
J.J. Ginige and 13 Others Vs. Prasanna Ranathunga and Others.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Writ application - writ of mandamus - promotion to Special Grade - Sri Lanka Technical Service - Western Provincial Council - categorization of service - buildings division - irrigation division - Supreme Court judgment - reversal of Court of Appeal decision - cadre vacancies - promotions based on seniority - Class I officers - legitimate expectation - absence of vacancies - no vested right to promotion - minutes of meeting - advice of Board of Ministers - Governor\'s approval - necessary parties not joined - alternative remedy - refusal of writ. | Constitution of Sri Lanka - Article 140. Sri Lanka Technical Service Minute - Clause 5.1. Provincial Councils Act and administrative provisions relating to public service promotions. | Download |
| 2016-04-01 | CA/WRT/0667/2009 |
Abeysirinarayana Lokuruge Somathilake and Others Vs. Hon. Jeewan Kumaranatunga of Ministry of Lands and Development and Others.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Writ application – writ of certiorari – land acquisition – vesting order – acquisition of land – public purpose – school playground – urgency acquisition – Gazette Extraordinary – Section 38 order – challenge to acquisition – paddy land – judicial review – conclusiveness of ministerial declaration – procedural impropriety – mala fides – public purpose established – educational development – dismissal of application. | Land Acquisition Act – Sections 5(1), 5(2), 5(3), 38. | Download |
| 2016-03-31 | CA/WRT/0315/2014 |
Ragupathi Upulwan Serasinghe Vs. M.D. Ranjani Jayakody and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Prohibition – Writ of Mandamus – Sports Law No. 25 of 1973 – Regulation 54(3) – Section 33 Sports Law – Ultra vires decision – Conduct of elections of Executive Council – Interim committee of National Sports Association – Ministerial directive and Gazette notification – Authority of Director General of Sports – Validity of election process – Ratification of administrative action – Abuse of discretionary power – Judicial review of sports administration – Legitimate expectation of proper procedure – Existence of interim committee during elections – Excess of power by First Respondent – Quashing of election decision – Declaration of invalid election – Prohibition against elected Executive Council – Mandamus refused – Partial success of writ application. | Sports Law No. 25 of 1973 – Section 33 (powers of Minister to appoint interim committee) – Section 41 (regulation-making power) – Regulation 54(3) of Sports Regulations (Minister’s power to direct convening and conduct of meetings of National Sports Associations) – Government Gazette No. 1831/2 dated 07.10.2013 (delegation of authority regarding conduct of elections for specified sports associations). | Download |
| 2016-03-31 | CA/WRT/0362/2009 |
L.D.C. Jayantha Kumara Vs. Thilak Collure and 17 Others.
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Public Service Commission recruitment dispute – Railway Department – Assistant Divisional Transportation Superintendent posts – Alleged departure from scheme of recruitment and interview board selection – Mandamus to implement interview board recommendations – Mandamus to enforce recruitment criteria and Cabinet memorandum – Prohibition against filling vacancies from internal candidates – Amendment of petition to substitute original respondents with successor office holders and Public Service Commission members – Consequential amendment of prayer and pleadings – Objections of respondents on change of cause of action, laches, and substantive variation rejected – Amendment allowed. | None specifically cited. | Download |
| 2016-03-30 | CA/PHC/0048/2009 |
Fathima Rinsa and another Vs. Officer In Charge of Special Crimes Investigation Bureau Hambanthota and 2 Others.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya,J. | Withdrawal of plea of guilty – Criminal trial – Unconditional plea of guilt – Magistrate’s discretion – Leave of court to withdraw plea before sentencing – Delay in trial proceedings – Misapprehension/voluntariness of plea – Revision by High Court – Interference with judicial discretion – Principles governing appellate review of discretion – Procedural fairness – Restoration of Magistrate’s order – Accused not alive – No order as to costs. | Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 183(1) (proviso). | Download |
| 2016-03-30 | CA/WRT/0500/2010 |
Y .M.S.B. Udawela Vs. The Secretary of Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Public Administration Circular – Salary anomaly – Retrospective arrears claim – SLAGS vs SLTS salary structure – National Salary and Cadre Commission – Necessary party in writ proceedings – Non-joinder of necessary party – Policy decision on remuneration – Judicial review of administrative policy – Legitimate expectation – Ultra vires and arbitrariness – Failure to include decision-making authority – Dismissal for procedural defect – Arrears effective date dispute – Maintainability of writ application. | Public Administration Circular No. 16/2008 dated 22.08.2008. | Download |
| 2016-03-30 | CA/0599/1983F |
Selvanantham and 3 Others Vs. Sinnathamby Kasinathan and 2 Others.
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Hon. A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Abatement of appeal – Failure to prosecute – Dismissal of appeal – Interpretation of court order – Inaction of parties – Return of record to District Court – Proposed substituted party – Procedural default. | Civil Procedure Code, Section 402. | Download |
| 2016-03-30 | CA/203-207/2011 |
Su Ting Rui and Others Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PCJ (P/CA) | Murder – Unlawful assembly – Common intention – Circumstantial evidence – Confession before Magistrate – Inculpatory and exculpatory statements – Chinese nationals – Disposal of dead body – Causing disappearance of evidence – Screening offender from punishment – Murder conviction affirmed against one accused – Convictions set aside – Acquittal of co-accused – Substituted conviction – Appeal partly allowed. | Penal Code, Sections 32, 140, 146, 198 and 296; Evidence Ordinance, Sections 17(2), 21 and 26(1); Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 335(2)(b). | Download |
| 2016-03-29 | CA/WRT/0335/2015 |
NatWealth Securities Ltd. Vs. The Monetary Board of the Central Bank and Others.
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Hon. Padman Surasena, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Quashing of directive issued under P29 in respect of Primary Dealer obligations – Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements – Central Bank regulatory oversight – Alleged suspension/cancellation of Primary Dealer licence – Interim stay order pending final determination – Extension of interim relief – Balance of convenience and irreparable harm – Government Securities Market stability – Interim order vacated and dissolved. | Monetary Law of Sri Lanka (No. 58 of 1949), Section 5; Local Treasury Bills Ordinance; Registered Stocks and Securities Ordinance; Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure Rules) 1990, Rule 2(6). | Download |
| 2016-03-29 | CA/0300/2009 |
Ladupath Vithanalage Ariyaratne Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe,J. | Withdrawal of appeal – Convicted accused – Application to withdraw appeal – Backdating of sentence – Commencement of sentence – Period in remand custody – Consent of prosecution – Sentence to run from date of conviction – Appeal dismissed. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (relating to appeals and implementation of sentences). | Download |
| 2016-03-29 | CA/0425/1996F |
Multiform interlining Manufacturing and 2 Others Vs. Lanka Orix Leasing Company LTD.
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Hon. A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Appeal – Settlement between parties – Withdrawal of appeal – Joint motion – Consent of parties – Preservation of rights – District Court proceedings – Pro-forma dismissal – Agreement on terms – Appeal dismissed. | No specific legislation discussed. | Download |
| 2016-03-29 | CA/0702/1989F |
D.N. Wijetunga Vs. T.C. Amarasekera.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Specific performance – Agreement to sell immovable property – Sale agreement – Licensee in possession – Advance payment – Extension of time – Readiness and willingness to perform – Breach of contract – Failure to execute transfer deed – State Mortgage Bank loan – Equitable relief – Enforcement of contract – Possession of premises – Liquidated damages – Appeal dismissed. | Civil Procedure Code (provisions relating to specific performance and enforcement of contracts). | Download |
| 2016-03-28 | CA/PHC/0056/2014 |
B. Nandasulochana Perera Vs. D.D. Upul Shantha de Alwis and one another.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Writ of Prohibition – Co-operative Society election dispute – Disqualification of member – Loan default exceeding three months – Interpretation of Rule 21(i)(e) of Co-operative Rules 1973 – Whether repayment cures disqualification – Statutory interpretation (literal vs purposive) – Eligibility for committee membership – Judicial review of administrative decision – Exercise of discretionary writ jurisdiction – Affirmation of High Court judgment – Appeal dismissed with costs. | Co-operative Rules 1973, Rule 21(i)(d) and Rule 21(i)(e); Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972, Section 60(2). | Download |
| 2016-03-28 | CA/0946/1998F |
T.H. Chandra alias Chandrathilaka Vs. K.B. Charles Silva.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Relisting of appeal – Dismissal for want of appearance – Non-payment of brief fees – Inherent jurisdiction of court – Restoration of appeal – Failure of notice service – Death of attorney-at-law – Discretionary powers of court – Suppression of material facts – Due diligence – Execution proceedings – Re-listing application allowed. | Court of Appeal Rules, Rule 13(b); Civil Procedure Code (provisions relating to appeals and execution of writs). | Download |
| 2016-03-24 | CA/0498/2006 |
Denagama Vitharanage Asoka Indrani and Others Vs. Warnakula Ediriweera Patabendige Podinona and Others.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Partition action – Final decree and interlocutory decree – Confirmation of final partition plan – Objection to survey plan – Allegation of injustice in allocation – Attempt to vary final decree after confirmation – Rights of parties under alleged post-decree transfer – Requirement to prove fraud, collusion, procedural irregularity or fundamental vice – Refusal to interfere with settled partition decree – Application dismissed with costs. | Partition Act, Section 48. | Download |
| 2016-03-24 | CA/PHC/APN/0027/2016 |
Sicille Priya Cannini Kothalawala Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Revision Application – Refusal of bail – Accused director of Golden Key Credit Card Company – Financial offences involving large-scale misappropriation – Absconding accused subsequently surrendering/being arrested – Medical condition and advanced age – Applicability of Section 14 of Bail Act No. 30 of 1997 – Grounds for refusal of bail (risk of absconding and public disquiet) – Exceptional circumstances for revisionary jurisdiction – Availability of alternative remedy – Presumption of innocence – Bail as the rule under Bail Act – Setting aside of High Court order and grant of bail with conditions. | Bail Act No. 30 of 1997, Section 14; Criminal Procedure Code, Section 402; Constitution of Sri Lanka, Article 13(5). | Download |
| 2016-03-24 | CA/WRT/0830/2008 |
Lt. Col. R. D. Gamini Ranwala Vs. Lt. Gen. Sarath Fonseka and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Army Court of Inquiry – Military disciplinary proceedings – Writ of Certiorari against service discharge – Withdrawal of commission – Alleged bias of Court of Inquiry – Preliminary fact-finding inquiry vs disciplinary tribunal – Court Martial and Summary Trial under Army Act – Ultra vires disciplinary recommendation – President’s pleasure doctrine – Volunteer Force resignation power – Judicial review of military decisions – Maintainability of writ against internal military process – Partial quashing of administrative decision – Promotion entitlement not enforceable – Discretionary writ jurisdiction. | Army Act No. 17 of 1949, Sections 10, 40, 42, 45, 133; Army Courts of Inquiry Regulations, 1952 (Regulations 2 and 162). | Download |
| 2016-03-24 | CA/0955/2000F |
Sankapala Arachchilage Siriwardena Vs. Don Kithsiri Ranjith Athukorale.
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Revision application – Inherent powers of court – Section 839 CPC – Abuse of process of court – Execution proceedings – Ejectment – Judgment debtor – Fresh inquiry refused – Re-litigation of decided matters – Exhaustion of remedies – Dismissal of appeal. | Civil Procedure Code, Sections 325 and 839. | Download |
| 2016-03-24 | CA/0169/2011 |
Hewa Giganage Upali Navaratne Vs. Thalatha Mervyn Weihena and one Other.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Possession dispute – Restoration of possession – Forcible dispossession – Police information – Inquiry into possession – Possessory rights – Affidavit evidence – Revision application – Appeal dismissed – Possession as at relevant date. | Primary Courts Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979, Section 66. | Download |
| 2016-03-24 | CA/0388/0006 |
DhammikaRajinda Seneviratne and Others Vs. Arambewattege Indrawathie Rodrigo Munasinghe and Others.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Revision application – Partition action – Interlocutory decree – Final decree – Delay in filing application – Substitution of deceased party – Failure to intervene – Ancestral property – Exceptional circumstances – Revisionary jurisdiction – Laches – Prejudice to rights. | Partition Act, Section 19(2); Partition Act, Section 48. | Download |
| 2016-03-24 | CA/0189/2000 |
Adikari Mudiyanselage Herath Banda Vs. Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Ukku Banda.
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Hon. A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Rei vindicatio action – Declaration of title – Ejectment – Crown Grant – Transfer deeds – Legal title – Possession – Prescriptive title – Burden of proof – Adverse possession – Failure to prove prescription – Plaintiff’s title established – Appeal dismissed. | Prescription Ordinance; Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2016-03-24 | CA/0764/1999F |
T. Konesamany Vs. A.A.Jeyaratnam
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Hon. Gaffoor, J. | Declaration of title – Ejectment – Leasehold rights – Licensee and lessee estoppel – Deed of gift – Prescriptive title – Adverse possession – Burden of proof – Uninterrupted and undisturbed possession – Hostile possession – Denial of true owner’s title – Prescription Ordinance – Recovery of possession – Failure to establish prescription – Appeal dismissed. | Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871, Section 3; Civil Procedure Code, Section 472; Evidence Ordinance, Section 116. | Download |
| 2016-03-24 | CA/104-107/2014 |
U. Sajith Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Goonerathne,J. | Robbery – Aggravated robbery – Dishonestly receiving stolen property – Retention of stolen property – Identification evidence – Dock identification – Identification parade – Possession of stolen property – Presumption from recent possession – Firearm – Failure to prove firearm charge – Government Analyst\'s report – Substituted conviction – Appeal dismissed subject to variation. | Penal Code, Sections 380, 383 and 394; Evidence Ordinance, Section 114(a). | Download |
| 2016-03-23 | CA/PHC/0028/2006 |
Jayawardane Senaviratne Vs. Vidana Mahadurage Premawathie.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Breach of peace – Land dispute – Possessory action – Forcible dispossession – Right to possession – Cancellation of housing authority rights – Findings of Magistrate on possession – Confirmation by High Court – No basis to interfere – Appeal dismissed – Concurrent findings of fact. | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Section 66(1)(b). | Download |
| 2016-03-23 | CA/0841/2000F |
M.R.Mulin Nona and I. Chandani Perera Vs. E. Gunaseeli Athulathmudali and Others.
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Hon. H.C.J.Madawala, J. | Specific performance – Agreement to sell immovable property – Sale agreement – Breach of contract – Readiness and willingness to perform – Extension of time – Failure to execute deed of transfer – Housing property dispute – Liquidated damages – Purchaser’s rights – Vendor’s default – Appeal dismissed. | Civil Procedure Code (Specific Performance of Contracts) Contract Law Principles relating to Sale of Immovable Property and Specific Performance. | Download |
| 2016-03-18 | CA/0257/2005 |
Bank of Ceylon Head Office Vs. Warnakulasuriya Ponnakuttige
Alex Milroy Fernando.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Interim Injunction – Mortgagee bank sale – Addition of parties – Jurisdictional objection – Statutory bar on challenging Board resolution – Retrospective application of amended law – Applicability of interim injunction principles – Setting aside of District Court order – Leave to appeal allowed. | Civil Procedure Code, Sections 14 and 18; Bank of Ceylon Ordinance, Section 19 as amended by Act No. 10 of 1974 and Act No. 54 of 2000; Interpretation Ordinance, Section 22; Act No. 4 of 1990 as amended by Act No. 1 of 2011 and Act No. 19 of 2011. | Download |
| 2016-03-18 | CA/0467/2004 |
Ranjith Abeygunasena Basnayake Vs. Gunapala Jayasekera.
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Hon. Gaffoor, J. | Interim injunction – Possession of land – Plaintiff seeking to restrain Defendants – Enjoining order – Prima facie possession test – Title not considered at interlocutory stage – Improper attempt to use injunction to dispossess party in possession – Refusal of interim injunction – Leave to appeal refused. | Civil Procedure Code; Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Section 68; Administration of Justice Law No. 44 of 1973, Section 63. | Download |
| 2016-03-18 | CA/0252/2009 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Jayantha Rathnayake Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J (P/CA) | Murder – Circumstantial evidence – Death caused inside vehicle – Medical and forensic evidence – Expert testimony – Conduct of accused – Exclusion of accident theory – Trial before Judge without jury – Evaluation of circumstantial evidence – Irresistible inference of guilt – Conviction affirmed – Appeal | Penal Code, Section 296. | Download |
| 2016-03-17 | CA/PHC/0021/2015 |
Liyanagamage Lahiru Kithsiri Kumara Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Revision Application – Sentencing in absentia – Plea of guilt – Possession and trafficking of Cannabis Sativa – Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) – Inordinate delay – Failure to explain delay – Availability of statutory right of appeal – Failure to exhaust alternative remedy – Absence of exceptional circumstances – Non-compliance with Court of Appeal Rules – Disparity in sentencing – Revisionary jurisdiction – Dismissal in limine. | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984); Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules of 1990. | Download |
| 2016-03-15 | CA/WRT/0359/2013 |
Waduge Jayasiri Vs. Divisional Secretary of Negenahira Nuwaragam Palatha and Others.
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Hon. Padman Surasena, J. | Land Development Ordinance – Permit succession dispute – Competing claims between brothers – Alteration of Land Register entries – Alleged fraudulent endorsement of successor – Disputed nomination of successor to permit holder – Pending District Court action on title and succession – Availability of alternative remedy – Writ jurisdiction discretionary and refused where factual dispute exists – Certiorari and Mandamus declined – Petition dismissed without costs. | Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935, Section 19(2). | Download |
| 2016-03-11 | CA/PHC/0043/2006 |
W. Somapala Vs. G.D. Perera & 3 Others.
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Hon. Gaffoor, J. | Primary Court Procedure – Land dispute – Police inquiry under breach of peace – Section 66(1)(a) Primary Courts Procedure Act – Magistrate’s order restoring possession – Clerical/typographical error – Rectification of judicial order – Actus curiae neminem gravabit – Inherent power of court to correct errors – Revision application – High Court interference with rectification – Restoration of corrected order – Appeal allowed. | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Section 66(1)(a) and Section 68(3). | Download |
| 2016-03-11 | CA/WRT/0330/2013 |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Piyadasa alias Ranasinghe Arachchige Gunasoma Piyadasa and 2 Others Vs. The Minister of Land and Land
Development and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Judicial review – Land acquisition – Public purpose requirement – Challenge to acquisition of private land – Intervention in writ proceedings – Intervenient petitioners – Relisting application – Court of Appeal procedure – Absence of specific procedural rules for intervention – Bona fides of interveners – Sufficient interest in subject matter – Necessary party requirement – Procedural default – Non-appearance of counsel – Delay in prosecuting application – Judicial discretion in relisting matters – Interest of justice – Conduct of parties in litigation – Affidavit evidence and counsel diaries – Dismissal and restoration of application. | Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure Rules) 1990 – Principles governing writ jurisdiction and intervention (judge-made law) – Inherent jurisdiction of Court of Appeal in writ matters – Absence of express statutory framework for intervention and relisting applications. | Download |
| 2016-03-11 | CA/0054/2007 |
Ponnambalam Sathees Vs. The Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Murder – Robbery – Circumstantial evidence – Trial before Judge without jury – Inadmissible confession – Police statements – Recovery of body – Section 27 statement – Hearsay evidence – Misdirection and non-direction – Miscarriage of justice – Retrial ordered – Conviction set aside. | Penal Code, Sections 296 and 380; Evidence Ordinance, Sections 25, 26 and 27(1); Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 335(2)(a). | Download |
| 2016-03-11 | CA/0346/1997 |
Kariyawasam Indipalage Nandisena Vs. Wagoda Pathirage Siripala.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Declaration of title – Trust – Transfer deed – Loan transaction – Reconveyance of property – Unjust enrichment – Laesio enormis – Misjoinder of causes of action – Possession not transferred – Inadequate consideration – Evidence admissibility – Prevention of Frauds – Appeal dismissed. | Evidence Ordinance, Sections 91 and 92; Prevention of Frauds Ordinance, Section 2. | Download |
| 2016-03-09 | CA/PHC/0112/2005 |
Damme Arachchige Gamini Vs. Damme Arachchige Saman
Karunaratne and another.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Primary Court Procedure – Land dispute – Breach of peace – Forcible entry and dispossession – Section 66(1)(a) Primary Courts Procedure Act – Mining activity on disputed land – Determination of actual possession – Affidavit evidence and title documents – Police information report – Magistrate’s possessory order – Revision to High Court – Concurrent findings of Magistrate and High Court – Non-interference with factual findings – Appeal dismissed with costs. | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Section 66(1)(a). | Download |
| 2016-03-08 | CA/WRT/0456/2008 |
Athula Paranayapa Service (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Anuradhapura Municipal Council and Others.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Challenge to municipal fee revision – Advertising hoardings – Substantial increase in charges – Allegation of arbitrariness, unreasonableness and ultra vires – Wednesbury unreasonableness test – Municipal by-laws and validity of adoption procedure – Standard by-laws under Local Authorities framework – Gazette publication and legal effect – Delegated legislation – Delay in gazetting – Judicial deference to administrative discretion – Comparative municipal rates – Public interest in urban administration and maintenance of sacred city – Discretionary writ jurisdiction – Refusal of relief with costs. | Municipal Council Ordinance – Sections 267, 268, 272(6)(d); Local Authorities (Standard By-laws) Act No. 6 of 1952. | Download |
| 2016-03-08 | CA/0847/1997F |
Henake Ralalage Jayasinghe Vs. Henake Ralalage Gunasekara .
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Declaration of title – Ejectment – Land grant – Nominee under Land Development Ordinance – Succession to state land – Prescriptive title – Inheritance claim – Prescription barred against granted land – Joinder of causes of action – Identification of land – Failure to object at trial – Appeal dismissed. | Land Development Ordinance, Sections 49, 68(2), and 161; Civil Procedure Code, Sections 36(1) and 37 ;Prescription Ordinance, Section 3. | Download |
| 2016-03-08 | CA/0035/2003 |
Ramasami Mangalanayagi and Raju Muthuveeran Vs. Ramasami Ramakrishnan and Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Primary Court inquiry – Possession dispute – Revision application – Death of party pending proceedings – Substitution of legal representatives – Nullity of judgment – Validity of proceedings – Appeal – Setting aside judgment – Remittal to High Court – Possessory action. | Primary Courts Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979, Section 66; Civil Procedure provisions relating to substitution of parties upon death during pending proceedings. | Download |
| 2016-03-04 | CA/WRT/0366/2008 |
Ceylon Heavy Industries and Construction Company Limited Vs. The Hon. Athauda Seneviratne and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Interim order extension refused – Primary dealer regulation – Central Bank of Sri Lanka supervisory powers – Government securities market stability – Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements – Alleged breach of financial obligations – Balance of convenience – Irreparable harm test – Public interest in financial system stability – Pending Commercial High Court proceedings – Alternative remedy available in civil court – Writ jurisdiction discretionary – Stay order vacated. | Monetary Law Act – Local Treasury Bills Ordinance – Registered Stocks and Securities Ordinance – Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure Rules) 1990, Rule 2(6). | Download |
| 2016-03-03 | CA/PHC/0218/2005 |
P.M. Mahindapala Vs. The Municipal Council of Anuradhapura and 2 Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Judicial review – Urban Development Authority notice – Allegation of excess and abuse of power – Unauthorized building within town limits – Section 40 and relevant provisions of Urban Development Authority Act – Exercise of statutory power by public authority – Requirement of illegality or procedural irregularity for writ relief – Discretionary nature of writ jurisdiction – Absence of ultra vires or procedural unfairness – No violation of legal rights established – High Court dismissal of writ application – Appeal against refusal of certiorari – Appellate court upholding High Court judgment – No basis for interference – Appeal dismissed with costs. | Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 (as amended by Act No. 44 of 1984). | Download |
| 2016-03-03 | CA/0537/1995 |
Arumahandi Dayaman Vs. Nallahandi Ratnasiri and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, P.C., J (P/CA) | Abatement of appeal – Failure to prosecute – Inaction of parties – Interpretation of court order – Dismissal of appeal – Proposed substituted party – Return of record to District Court – Delay in taking steps – Procedural default – Appeal deemed dismissed. | Civil Procedure Code, Section 402. | Download |
| 2016-03-01 | CA/0126/2012 |
Cader Pitthei Mohomadu Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera,J. | Amended indictment – Failure to read and explain charges – Non-compliance with mandatory procedure – Arraignment of accused – Section 167 of the Criminal Procedure Code – Fair trial – Procedural irregularity – Conviction set aside – Retrial ordered – Appeal allowed. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 167. | Download |
| 2016-02-29 | CA/PHC/0263/2006 |
Senkadagala Finance Company
Ltd. Vs. Eashwarage Thilakarathna and 3 Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Criminal Procedure Code – Section 431 inquiry – Custody and release of property produced in court – Motor vehicle subject to alleged criminal offence – Hire purchase agreement – Absolute owner under finance agreement – Forged documents and fraudulent transfer of vehicle – Bona fide purchaser for value – Possession at time of police seizure – Competing claims to possession – Judicial discretion of Magistrate – Release of seized property – Revision application – Suppression of material facts – Duty of full and frank disclosure (uberrima fides) – Registered ownership dispute – Deletion of absolute ownership in registration records – Criminal proceedings versus civil title disputes – Property seized by police – Appeal against High Court affirmation of Magistrate’s order – Good faith purchaser – Dismissal of appeal. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 29; Section 431(1); Section 431(2); Section 433A(1) (as amended by Act No. 12 of 1990); Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203). | Download |
| 2016-02-29 | CA/0065/1998(F) |
Sandradura Indrajath and One another Vs. Karunamuni Samson De Silva and Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Partition action – Appeal in partition proceedings – Abatement of appeal – Relisting of appeal – Application to revive appeal – Death of plaintiff during pendency of appeal – Invalidity of appellate judgment delivered after death of party – Substitution of deceased party – Failure to substitute legal representatives – Non-compliance with court directions – Absence and non-appearance of appellants – Dismissal for default – Notice to parties – Procedural requirements in appellate proceedings – Corpus of partition action – Claim to excluded land – Prescriptive title – Separate title deed – Preliminary plan – Lot excluded from corpus – Ownership dispute – Delay in prosecution of appeal – Failure to take necessary procedural steps | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 (as amended) – Civil Procedure Code (provisions relating to abatement, substitution of parties, and appellate procedure). | Download |
| 2016-02-28 | CA/WRT/0649/2008 |
Don Aruna Nimalka Karunanayake Vs. C. Ranasinghe and Others.
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Writ of certiorari – Writ of mandamus – Vesting order – Divesting order – Land Acquisition – Public purpose (flood control project) – Compensation paid – Suppression of material facts – Judicial review of discretionary power – Suitability of land – Laches. | Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 (as amended), Section 39A. | Download |
| 2016-02-28 | CA/WRT/0276/2012 |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Wajira Vs. Debt Conciliation Board and others
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Certiorari | Debt Recovery Act No.29 of 1999 | Download |
| 2016-02-26 | CA/WRT/0209/2013 |
Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya Vs. South Asia Gateway Terminals (Pvt) Limited and 4 Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Trade Union – Check-off facility – Trade union dues deduction – Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – Labour Department inquiry – Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Trade Unions) – Arbitration of industrial dispute – Delay (laches) – Suppression of material facts – Non-disclosure – Uberrima fides – Discretionary remedy – Judicial review – Trade union membership – Labour relations – Industrial dispute – Refusal of check-off – Dismissal of writ application. | Trade Unions Ordinance No. 14 of 1935 (as amended). | Download |
| 2016-02-26 | CA/WRT/0577/2011 |
Weerasinghe Mudiyanselage Ekanayake Banda and one another Vs. Divisional Secretary of Ganewatta and Others.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | writ of certiorari-State land grant- Land Development Ordinance-nomination of successor-non-registration of nomination, surrender of land-issuance of permits,-ultra vires- laches-jurisdiction of land authorities-validity of state permits-cancellation of grant. | Land Development Ordinance (Sections 19, 58(1), 60) and State Land Ordinance (Section 3). | Download |
| 2016-02-26 | CA/0177/2010 |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Lionel alias Ariyapala Vs. The Honorable Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Sentencing – Appeal against sentence – Aiding and abetting possession of cannabis – Disparity in sentencing between principal offender and abettor – Guilty plea by principal accused – Conviction after trial – Right to plead not guilty – Whether accused penalized for exercising right to trial – Principle of parity in sentencing – Excessive sentence – Judicial discretion in sentencing – Consistency and fairness in punishment – Suspended sentence – Appellate revision of sentence – Interests of justice. | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Offence relating to possession of cannabis)-Penal Code – Provisions relating to aiding and abetting offences. | Download |
| 2016-02-26 | CA/PHC/0040/2003 |
Ceylon Agro Industries Limited Vs. Employees Trust Fund.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) contributions – Recovery of ETF dues and surcharge – Employer’s statutory liability – Foreign employees – Employee versus independent contractor – Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – Waiver of statutory benefits – Contracting out of statutory rights – Public policy – Estoppel – Certificate issued by ETF Board – Conclusiveness of certificate – Liability to contribute to ETF – Invalidity of private agreements inconsistent with labour legislation – Employment relationship – Appeal against High Court order – Statutory obligations overriding contractual arrangements – Appeal dismissed. | Employees’ Trust Fund Act No. 46 of 1980 – Section 16(1) (Employer’s liability to contribute to the Fund); Section 28(3) (Recovery of defaulted contributions by certificate procedure); Section 28(4) (Conclusive evidentiary effect of ETF Board certificates); Law relating to public policy and prohibition against waiver of statutory employment benefits. | Download |
| 2016-02-26 | CA/0788/1997(F) |
U.Allen Ratnayake Presently known as Ukwatte Kankanamalage Vs. P .R.L.e. Geethani Jayasinghe and Others.
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor J. | Declaration of title – Rei vindicatio – Ejectment of unlawful occupier – Recovery of possession – Competing claims to land – Paper title – Prescriptive title – Burden of proof – Possession following title – Defendant’s plea of prescription – Failure to prove uninterrupted and undisturbed possession for ten years – Presumption of possession arising from title – Plaintiff’s entitlement to possession – Damages for unlawful occupation – Appeal against dismissal of action – Reversal of trial court judgment. | Prescription Ordinance – Evidence Ordinance, Section 68 – Civil Procedure Code (declaratory relief, ejectment and damages). | Download |
| 2016-02-23 | CA/PHC/0129/2009 |
Punchihewage Wijedasa Senadeera Vs. Assistant Commissioner of
Agrarian Development and 2 Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Judicial review – Agrarian Development Act – Anda cultivation rights – Tenant cultivator rights – Paddy land dispute – Ownership versus cultivation rights – Assistant Commissioner of Agrarian Development – Administrative decision-making – Suspension of administrative decision – Natural justice – Right to a hearing – Ex parte decision – Good faith exercise of administrative powers – Material non-disclosure – Duty of full and frank disclosure – Discretionary remedies – Extraordinary jurisdiction – Execution of court decree – Possession of agricultural land – Contempt of court considerations – Refusal of prerogative relief – Appellate review of writ proceedings – Dismissal of appeal. | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 (Protection of tenant cultivators and Anda cultivation rights); Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Judicial review and writ jurisdiction principles); Law relating to Writs of Certiorari and administrative law; Principles of Natural Justice (Audi Alteram Partem); Law governing disclosure of material facts in writ applications; Law relating to discretionary prerogative remedies and judicial review of administrative decisions. | Download |
| 2016-02-19 | CA/PHC/APN/0106/2015 |
Phunchiralage Dhanapala Vs. Officer In Charge of Police Station, Horowpathana and 2 Others.
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Hon. L.T.B Dehideniya, J. | Revision Application – Confiscation of vehicle – Illegal sand transportation – Breach of permit conditions – Conviction on plea of guilt – Forfeiture proceedings – Mines and Minerals offence – Registered owner’s claim – Absence at forfeiture inquiry – Jurisdiction to order forfeiture – Statutory interpretation – Vehicle not liable to confiscation – Scope of forfeiture provisions – Manifest error of law – Order made without jurisdiction – Delay in filing revision – Explanation for delay – Revisionary jurisdiction – Miscarriage of justice – Ex facie invalid order – Release of seized vehicle – Exercise of discretionary powers. | Mines and Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992 – Sections 28, 63(1), 63A and 63B; Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act No. 66 of 2009. | Download |
| 2016-02-19 | CA/WRT/0377/2013 |
The Finance and Guarantee Ltd Vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour and 2 Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Finance Company – Director’s remuneration – Central Bank directives – Finance Companies Act – Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act – Writ of Certiorari – Judicial review – Salary arrears – Labour Commissioner – Employee Director – Regulated finance company – Remuneration policy – Central Bank supervision – Statutory powers – Preliminary objections – Delay (laches) – Rule 3(1)(a) Court of Appeal Rules – Suppression of material facts – Ultra vires – Administrative law – Labour dispute – Salary reduction – Director’s salary – Certiorari granted. | Finance Companies Act No. 78 of 1988 (as amended by Finance Companies (Amendment) Act No. 23 of 1991), Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act No. 19 of 1954, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 (Rule 3(1)(a)), and the Companies Act. | Download |
| 2016-02-19 | CA/WRT/0413/2013 |
The Finance and Guarantee Ltd Vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour and 2 Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Finance company – Director’s remuneration – Employee director – Salary arrears – Central Bank directives – Finance Companies Act – Labour Commissioner – Shop and Office Employees Act – Writ of Certiorari – Judicial review – Remuneration policy – Financial crisis – Regulated finance institution – Director salary reduction – Central Bank supervision – Statutory powers – Administrative law – Ultra vires – Employment remuneration – Salary dispute. | Finance Companies Act No. 78 of 1988; Finance Companies (Amendment) Act No. 23 of 1991; Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act No. 19 of 1954; Companies Act. | Download |
| 2016-02-19 | CA/0189/2010 |
Asitha Godabedda Vs. The Honorable Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Murder – Appeal against conviction and death sentence – Dying declarations / dying depositions – Sole reliance on dying declarations – Admissibility of statements made by deceased – Contradictions and omissions in dying declarations – Reliability and truthfulness of dying declarations – Evaluation of evidence under Section 32(1) – Failure to consider material contradictions – Circumstantial evidence consistent with suicide – Burden of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt – Misdirection by trial judge – Assessment of witness credibility – Contradictory evidence regarding paternity of unborn child – Recovery of poison bottle – Medical evidence inconsistent with prosecution theory – Weight of uncorroborated dying declarations – Necessity for judicial caution in accepting statements of deceased persons – Fair trial principles – Benefit of doubt to accused – Acquittal on appeal – Conviction set aside. | Penal Code – Section 296 (Murder) read with Section 32 (Common intention / joint liability); Evidence Ordinance – Section 32(1) (Admissibility of dying declarations and statements relating to the cause or circumstances of death). | Download |
| 2016-02-19 | CA/0019/2012 |
Kirama Kankanamge Dinesh Thilina
Danushka Ariyaratne alias Senevi Vs.
The Honorable Attorney General and one Other
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Hon. K.K.Wickramasinghe, J. | Murder – Conviction for murder – Appeal against conviction and sentence – Failure to hear closing submissions of prosecution and defence – Judgment delivered immediately after dock statement – Pronouncement of conviction and sentence on same day – Denial of fair trial – Right of accused to be heard by counsel – Violation of principles of natural justice – Circumstantial evidence case – Failure of trial judge to consider defence adequately – Lack of opportunity for counsel to sum up case – Judicial duty to evaluate evidence before judgment – Public confidence in administration of justice – Setting aside conviction and sentence – Order for re-trial. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 13(3) – Penal Code, Section 296. | Download |
| 2016-02-18 | CA/0596/1999(F) |
Yasoma De Rosiro Vs. S.N.A.Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. and 2 Others.
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Commercial agency agreement – Recovery of outstanding dues – Bank guarantee – Claim for declaration as to amount due – Interim injunction restraining payment under bank guarantee – Dispute regarding returned goods and accounts – Evaluation of statements of account – Credibility of documentary evidence – Burden of proving payments and credits claimed – Failure to substantiate account statement – Unproven payments through agent – Goods retained by agent – Liability for stock in hand – Assessment of outstanding balance – Award of legal interest – Findings of fact by trial court – Appellate review of factual findings – Weight attached to trial judge’s evaluation of evidence – Dismissal of appeal. | Civil Procedure Code (provisions relating to declaratory relief and injunctions) – Interest Act (legal interest). | Download |
| 2016-02-17 | CA/0003/2005 |
Monika Fenando and others Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Appeal, jury option, conditional pardon | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2016-02-16 | CA/PHC/0190/2014 |
Deepal Sooriyarachchi Vs. Seramge Seetha Alwis.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Primary Court proceedings – Section 66 Primary Courts Procedure Act – Breach of peace inquiry – Possession disputes relating to house property – Determination of possession at date of filing information – Forcible entry and alleged dispossession – Distinction between ownership and possession – Presumption of possession based on title and residence – Evidentiary value of electoral registers and Grama Niladhari certificates – Physical and mental elements of possession (corpus and animus) – Licensee occupation within family relationship – Parent–child residential arrangements – Domestic property disputes – Revision against Magistrate’s order – High Court dismissal in limine – Appellate interference with concurrent findings – Costs of appeal. | Primary Courts Procedure Act – Section 66; Section 68; Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts established by Article 154P of the Constitution) Rules, 1998; General principles relating to possession (corpus and animus). | Download |
| 2016-02-16 | CA/WRT/0439/2013 |
B.Yasodha Vs. Colombo Municipal Council.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Locus standi – Official quarters – Occupation after retirement – Recovery of possession – Municipal employee housing – Unauthorized occupation – Dismissal of writ application – Academic issue. | Local Government Quarters Recovery of Possession Act. | Download |
| 2016-02-16 | CA/PHC/0066/2007 |
Thennakoonge Somarathna and 2 Others Vs. Thennakoonge Karunadasa and 2 Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Defective Petition of Appeal – Non-compliance with Court of Appeal Rules – Appellate jurisdiction – Revision application – Dismissal in limine – Failure to invoke jurisdiction properly – Petition not addressed to Court of Appeal – Procedural defects – Mandatory procedural requirements – High Court appellate and revisionary jurisdiction – Court of Appeal practice and procedure – Invalid appeal – Jurisdictional challenge – Non-compliance with Rule 2(1)(a) – Non-compliance with Rule 14(1) – Fatal procedural irregularity – Proper forum for appeal – Refusal to consider merits – Appeal dismissed on technical grounds. | Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts established by Article 154P of the Constitution) Rules, 1998 – Rule 2(1)(a) (Requirement that appeals from Provincial High Courts be addressed to and lodged for the Court of Appeal within the prescribed period); Rule 14(1) (Mandatory contents and form of a Petition of Appeal); Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 154P(3)(b) (Appellate and revisionary jurisdiction of Provincial High Courts); Principles governing invocation of appellate jurisdiction and strict compliance with procedural rules. | Download |
| 2016-02-16 | CA/PHC/0168/2014 |
Watagala Gamaralalage Nihal
Premathilaka Vs. Ranawaka Arachchilage Kushan
Maduranga Nawaratna and Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Vehicle forfeiture and custody – Criminal Procedure Code Section 431 – Police seizure of property – Disposal of seized property by Magistrate – Discretion of Magistrate in property release – Entitlement to possession – Ownership versus possession disputes – Fraudulent vehicle transfer – Forged registration documents – Bona fide purchaser for value – Hire purchase agreement – Absolute ownership under leasing company – Motor Traffic Act registration – Revision of Magistrate’s order – High Court appellate jurisdiction – Judicial discretion in criminal property proceedings – Special circumstances overriding possession at time of seizure – Criminal and civil overlap in property disputes – Misinterpretation of precedent – Interim custody of production property – Appeal against revisionary order. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 431(1) and (2) (Seizure and interim disposal of property by Magistrate); Section 433(a)(1) (Entitlement to possession of vehicles under hire purchase/leasing agreements, as amended by Act No. 12 of 1990); Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203) (Registration of motor vehicles and determination of ownership); Principles of judicial discretion in criminal procedure; Law relating to disposal of stolen or fraudulently obtained property pending investigation. | Download |
| 2016-02-16 | CA/0054/1999(F) |
Seeni Mohamadu Mohamudu
Abubakar Vs. Bank of Ceylon.
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H.N..J.Perera, J. | Appeal against judgment of District Court – Laesio enormis – Undue enrichment – Sale of immovable property – Alleged inadequacy of consideration – Transfer of property to creditor bank – Loan default – Valuation of property – Market value of property – Validity of deed of transfer – Declaration of nullity – Civil procedure – Duty of trial judge – Evaluation of evidence – Failure to analyse evidence – Failure to consider witness testimony – Non-compliance with Section 187 of the Civil Procedure Code – Requirement to give reasons – Bare answers to issues – Judgment lacking findings and reasoning – Failure of justice – Prejudice to substantial rights of parties – Appellate intervention – Setting aside judgment – Trial de novo | Civil Procedure Code, Section 187. | Download |
| 2016-02-15 | CA/WRT/0095/2013 |
Abeyratnage Ajith Thushara and one another Vs. The Hon. Minister of Education and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – Divesting of school property – Assisted school – State-vested property – Roman Catholic School – Roman Catholic Bishop – Intervention application – Intervenient-Petitioner – Necessary party – Sufficient interest – Ownership dispute – School premises – Use of vested property – Public law remedy – Writ jurisdiction – Affected party – Administration of justice – Refusal of intervention – Property claim – School administration. | Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Supplementary Provisions) Act No. 5 of 1960; Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Supplementary Provisions) Act No. 8 of 1961. | Download |
| 2016-02-15 | CA/0243/2012 |
Dasanayaka Mudiyanselage Gunerathne Bibila Vs. The Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Grievous hurt – Appeal against sentence – Compensation paid to victim in open court – Mitigating circumstances – Reduction of custodial sentence – Suspension of sentence – Victim compensation – Judicial discretion in sentencing – Rigorous imprisonment – Fine and default sentence – Restorative justice considerations – Sentence variation on appeal – Conviction affirmed – Appeal dismissed subject to variation of sentence. | Penal Code – Section 317 (Voluntarily causing grievous hurt); Law relating to sentencing, compensation to victims, suspended sentences, fines, and default imprisonment. | Download |
| 2016-02-14 | CA/WRT/0341/2016 |
Nalin Dharmajeewa Kuruppuarachchi Vs. Open University of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, J. (P/CA) | Delay, charge sheet | Download | |
| 2016-02-12 | CA/WRT/0033/2014 |
K.M.C.J.B. Kangara Vs. Education Services Employees Thrift and
Credit Cooperative Society Limited and 2 Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – Cancellation of appointment – Administrative Officer (Executive Grade Class III) – Qualification requirements – Equivalent qualifications – Diploma in Human Resource Management – Diploma in Accountancy – Diploma in Business Management – Ejusdem Generis rule – Prior approval requirement – Co-operative Employees Commission – Permanent appointment – Acting appointment – Legitimate expectation – Invalid appointment – Recruitment and promotion – Public employment – Judicial review – Dismissal of application. | Co-operative Employees Commission Act No. 12 of 1972; Government Gazette Notification No. 1712/36 dated 02.07.2011. | Download |
| 2016-02-12 | CA/WRT/0446/2014 |
Vehicles Lanka (Private) Limited and one another Vs. Jagath Premalal Wijeweera.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Prohibition – Writ of Mandamus – Customs clearance – Import licence – Vehicle assembly – Misrepresentation – Clean hands doctrine – Estoppel – Finality of litigation – Refusal of notice – Res judicata principles – Cabinet decision – Customs Ordinance – Supreme Court settlement – Special Leave to Appeal. | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka, Motor Traffic Act (Section 241), Customs Ordinance (Section 144), Imports and Exports (Control) Act, and Supreme Court Fundamental Rights jurisdiction (SC(FR) No. 304/2011). | Download |
| 2016-02-12 | CA/0117/2014 |
Arampath Mudiyanselage Thilakaratne Bandara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. K.K.Wickramaisnghe, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse – Appeal against conviction – Failure to read and explain indictment – Failure to record plea of accused – Mandatory arraignment procedure – Right of accused to know charge – Compliance with statutory requirements before commencement of trial – Whether representation by counsel cures defect – Whether omission amounts to mere procedural irregularity – Fair trial rights – Prejudice to accused – Failure of justice – Applicability of curative provisions – Validity of conviction where mandatory procedure not followed – Non-compliance with essential criminal procedure – Retrial ordered – Conviction and sentence set aside. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138 (Proviso) – Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Sections 196, 436 and 456A – Penal Code, Section 365B(2)(b) (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 and Act No. 29 of 1998). | Download |
| 2016-02-09 | CA/0153/2012 |
Kankanam Vitharanage Chandrasekera Alias Kiriputha Vs. The Hon.Attorney General.
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Aiding and abetting – Possession of cannabis – Conviction – Appeal against sentence – Sentence disparity – Co-accused – Principal offender and secondary offender – Guilty plea – Suspended sentence – Rigorous imprisonment – Whether sentence imposed on abettor was excessive – Sentencing principles – Equality and consistency in sentencing – Differential treatment of accused persons – Right to plead not guilty and stand trial – Whether accused penalised for exercising right to trial – Appellate review of sentence – Disparity between sentences imposed on co-accused – Interests of justice – Reduction of sentence – Suspended sentence imposed on appeal – Variation of sentence. | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (possession of cannabis provisions) – Penal Code (Aiding and Abetting Provisions). | Download |
| 2016-02-09 | CA/0334/1998(F) |
Welathanthrige William
Botheju Vs. Weligepolage S umanadasa Perera and Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Partition action – Appeal against dismissal of partition action – Death of parties pending appeal – Substitution of deceased parties – Failure to substitute deceased respondent – Abatement of appeal – Application to set aside abatement order – Re-listing of appeal – Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal to restore abated appeal – Inherent jurisdiction of Court – Incidental orders – Sufficient cause for reinstatement – Burden of proof on applicant – Lack of due diligence – Delay in prosecuting appeal – Repeated extensions of time – Failure to comply with court directions – Reconstruction of court record – Discovery of documents after abatement – Counsel’s negligence – Consequences of attorney’s default – Non-prosecution of appeal – Judicial discretion in reinstatement – Administration of justice. | Civil Procedure Code, Section 403 – Supreme Court Rules, Rule 34 (Non-prosecution of appeals and applications). | Download |
| 2016-02-08 | CA/PHC/APN/0047/2015 |
Dilshan Nerious Roger Fernando Vs. Done Lakshmi Ranasinghe and one another.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Revision Application – Dismissal in limine – Preliminary objections – Acquiescence and waiver – Acceptance of court order – Estoppel by conduct – Delay and laches – Unreasonable delay in seeking revision – Discretionary nature of revisionary jurisdiction – Suppression of material facts – Non-disclosure of material documents – Uberrima fides – Clean hands doctrine – Section 66 proceedings – Possession dispute – Interim order – Contempt of court proceedings – Jurisdiction of Primary Court – Concurrent proceedings in District Court – Failure to challenge order promptly – Exercise of revisionary powers – Procedural fairness – Abuse of process – Revision refused – Dismissal of application. | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Section 66; Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978; Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990. | Download |
| 2016-02-08 | CA/PHC/APN/0060/2015 |
Amarasinghe Gunawardena Don
Kusum Kumari Amarasinghe Vs. Officer-in-Charge of Homicide Investigation Unit of Criminal Investigation Department and 3 Others.
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J. | Revision Application – Refusal of bail – Bail pending investigation – Completion of investigations – Completion of non-summary proceedings – Remand imprisonment – Maximum period of remand custody – One-year remand limit – Bail after prolonged detention – Exceptional circumstances – Judicial discretion in granting bail – High Court order revised – Conditional bail – Cash bail – Surety bail – Reporting conditions – Release of suspect on bail. | Bail Act No. 30 of 1997 – Sections 14, 16 and 17. | Download |
| 2016-02-08 | CA/PHC/APN/0110/2015 |
Kahengoda Mudiyanselage Rangani
Saman Rupasinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and 3 Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Revision application – Refusal of bail – One year remand custody – Completion of investigations – Filing of plaint – High Court order set aside – Release on bail – Cash bail – Surety bail – Family member sureties – Reporting to CID – Monthly reporting requirement – Passport impounded – Travel restrictions – Bail conditions – Exercise of revisionary jurisdiction – Continued detention – Entitlement to bail. | Bail Act No. 30 of 1997. | Download |
| 2016-02-08 | CA/PHC/APN/0111/2015 |
Kahengoda Mudiyanselage
Rangani Saman Rupasinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and 2 Others.
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Hon.Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Revision application – Refusal of bail – One year remand custody – Release on bail – High Court order set aside – Cash bail – Surety bail – Family member sureties – Monthly reporting requirement – Reporting to Police Station – Passport impounded – Travel restrictions – Bail conditions – Exercise of revisionary jurisdiction – Continued detention – Entitlement to bail. | Bail Act No. 30 of 1997. | Download |
| 2016-02-08 | CA/0134/2013 |
Werahera Appuhamylage
Nirmala Piyatissa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. K.K. Wickramasinghe, J. | Murder – Conviction – Appeal against conviction and sentence – Evaluation of evidence – Credibility of eyewitness testimony – Circumstantial and direct evidence – Identification of accused – Recovery of weapon on information supplied by accused – Admissibility of discovery evidence – Medical evidence corroborating eyewitness account – Government Analyst’s report – Material and immaterial contradictions – Weight to be attached to dock statement – Burden of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt – Conduct of accused after offence – Flight and concealment as incriminating circumstance – Findings of trial judge on credibility of witnesses – Appellate interference with findings of fact – Whether prosecution proved intention to kill – Affirmation of conviction and sentence – Dismissal of appeal. | Penal Code, Section 296 – Evidence Ordinance, Section 27. | Download |
| 2016-02-08 | CA/0135/2010 |
Kristho Badhuge Anuruddha Vs. The Honorable Attorney General
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Hon.Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J (P/CA) | Murder – Conviction – Appeal against conviction and sentence – Sudden fight – Exception 4 to Section 294 of the Penal Code – Culpable homicide not amounting to murder – Evaluation of evidence – Duty of trial judge to consider evidence favourable to accused – Contradictions in prosecution evidence – Material contradictions – Defence witness – Failure to evaluate defence evidence – Sudden quarrel – Heat of passion – Absence of premeditation – Whether trial judge misdirected himself – Reduction of offence from murder to culpable homicide – Appellate interference with findings of fact – Fair trial – Benefit of statutory exception – Appeal partly allowed. | Penal Code, Sections 293, 294, 296 – Exception 4 to Section 294 (Sudden Fight). | Download |
| 2016-02-05 | CA/PHC/0044/1999 CA/PHC/0059/1999 |
Jeyam Immanuel Ayam
Perumal Vs. Commissioner of Labour.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) contributions – Recovery of EPF arrears and surcharge – Certificate under Section 38(2) – Sufficiency of particulars in certificate – Validity of certificate – Liability of company directors – Directors holding office during default period – Former director’s liability – Statutory recovery proceedings – Employer default – Corporate liability – Interpretation of labour welfare legislation – Right to challenge computation of EPF dues – Compliance with statutory requirements – Appeal against recovery order – Dismissal of appeal. | Employees’ Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 – Section 16 (Surcharge on defaulted contributions); Section 38(2) (Recovery of EPF contributions and surcharge by certificate procedure); Section 40 (Offences by body corporate and liability of directors/officers); Law relating to statutory interpretation and recovery of employment-related contributions. | Download |
| 2016-02-05 | CA/0008/1999(F) |
Vincy Edward Von Hagt Pathirana Vs. Don Richard Munasinghe
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Constructive trust – Declaration of trust – Beneficial interest in property – Transfer of immovable property – Deed of transfer – Re-transfer agreement – Money lending transaction disguised as sale – Section 83 of the Trust Ordinance – Attendant circumstances – Inadequacy of consideration – Continued possession by transferor – Beneficial ownership – Legal title versus equitable interest – Existence of trust relationship – Burden of proof – Parol evidence – Intention of parties – Loan secured by transfer of property – Refusal to re-transfer property – Constructive trustee – Evaluation of evidence – Findings of fact by trial court – Credibility of witnesses – Appellate review of factual findings – Deference to trial judge – Primary facts – Inferences drawn from evidence – No misdirection by trial judge. | Trust Ordinance, Section 83. | Download |
| 2016-02-03 | CA/0240/2013 |
P.R.Nandana Pushpakumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Murder – Appeal against conviction and death sentence – Circumstantial evidence – Last seen theory – Failure to establish exact time of death – Burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt – Misdirection by trial judge – Erroneous factual findings – Recovery of knife under Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance – Discovery evidence – Insufficient nexus between recovered weapon and offence – Mobile phone recovery – Opportunity versus proof of guilt – Multiple assailants possibility – Medical evidence inconsistent with prosecution theory – Presumption of innocence – Circumstantial evidence not excluding other hypotheses – Reasonable doubt – Acquittal on appeal – Conviction set aside. | Penal Code – Section 296 (Murder); Evidence Ordinance – Section 27 (Admissibility of information leading to discovery of facts); Law relating to circumstantial evidence and burden of proof in criminal proceedings. | Download |
| 2016-02-03 | CA/0880/1997(F) |
R. Nelson Seneviratne Vs. T.A.S.Sampath Sugathadasa and Others.
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Hon. Gaffoor, J. | Partition action – Appeal – Competing claims as to corpus – Defendant seeking inclusion of larger land as subject matter of partition action – Failure to register lis pendens in respect of larger land – Mandatory requirements for registration of lis pendens – Non-compliance with statutory procedure – Amendment of corpus in partition proceedings – Validity of decree – Defect affecting final and conclusive character of partition decree – Misdirection by trial judge – Failure to reject claim for larger land – Remittal for fresh trial – Setting aside judgment. | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977, Sections 6, 13, 19(2)(b), 19(2)(c), and 48(1). | Download |
| 2016-02-02 | CA/PHC/0197/2007 |
The Secretary of Provincial Ministry of Education Vs. Diyogu Hennadige Kusumawathie.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Court of Appeal Rules 1988 – Rule 14 compliance – Rule 12(2) signature requirement – Validity of Petition of Appeal – Filing of appeal by registered attorney – Proxy and revocation of proxy – Section 27 Civil Procedure Code – Change of registered attorney-at-law – Filing of fresh proxy and motion – Maintainability of appeal – Preliminary objections – Fatal procedural defects – Non-compliance with appellate procedure rules – Requirement that petition be signed by attorney on record – Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal – Rejection in limine – Technical objections vs substantive justice – Precedent on defective appeals – Dismissal of appeal on procedural grounds. | Court of Appeal Rules, 1988 – Rule 12(2); Rule 14; Civil Procedure Code – Section 27(1) and 27(2). | Download |
| 2016-02-02 | CA/PHC/0008/2007 |
Hetti Muhandiramalage Podi Menike Vs. Ellepola Gedara Premeratne and another.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Land dispute – Possession of land – Inquiry under Section 66 – Determination of possession – Forcible dispossession – Restoration of possession – Contradictory findings by Primary Court Judge – Invalid order – Failure to determine possession on relevant date – Revision application – Dismissal of revision by High Court – Error of law – Failure to consider material facts and law – Appellate review – Setting aside High Court order – Procedural irregularity – Appeal allowed. | Primary Courts Procedure Act – Section 66 (Information regarding disputes likely to cause breach of peace concerning land); Section 68(1) (Determination and restoration of possession in land disputes); Law relating to revisionary jurisdiction and appellate review. | Download |
| 2016-02-02 | CA/0484/1998(F) |
Mohamed Sadikeen Mohamed
Unais and One another Vs. Mohamed Sameem Noorul Asma
alias Asmi and Others.
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Hon. Mallinie Gunaratne, J. | Partition action – Appeal against dismissal of partition action – Re-listing application – Ex parte dismissal of appeal – Absence of respondents at hearing – Failure to serve notice of appeal – Due notice requirement – Right to be heard – Natural justice – Opportunity of being heard – Sufficiency of cause for non-appearance – Application to re-hear appeal – Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal to restore appeal – Inherent jurisdiction of Court – Personal service of notice – Presumption of regularity of official acts – Rebuttal of presumption – Unchallenged averments in petition – Failure to deny material facts in objections – Reinstatement of appeal – Setting aside ex parte order – Partition proceedings – Re-hearing of appeal. | Civil Procedure Code, Section 771 – Evidence Ordinance, Section 114 Illustration (d). | Download |
| 2016-02-02 | CA/0494/1999(F) |
Gamekankanamge Gunawathie and Others Vs. Indra Josephine Jayasinghe and Others.
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Partition action – Appeal – Abatement of appeal – Application for re-listing – Failure to substitute deceased respondent – Delay in effecting substitution – Dismissal of substitution application – Application to set aside abatement order – Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal to restore abated appeal – Inherent jurisdiction of Court – Whether appeal against abatement order lies to Supreme Court – Restoration of appeal – Requirement of sufficient cause – Burden of proving sufficient cause – Duty of appellant to prosecute appeal with due diligence – Failure of counsel to act diligently – Whether negligence of counsel constitutes sufficient cause – Discovery of documents after abatement order – Relevance of documents available prior to abatement – Long delay in prosecution of appeal – Repeated extensions granted by Court – Non-compliance with court directions – Due administration of justice – Refusal of re-listing application. | Civil Procedure Code, Section 403 – Supreme Court Rules, Rule 34 – Inherent Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal. | Download |
| 2016-01-29 | CA/0191/2010 |
Gonapinuwalage Indrajith Sisira Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda P.C.J. (PICA) and Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Possession of Heroin – Section 54A(d), Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance – Police raid – Recovery of heroin parcel – Accused fleeing from police – Proof of possession – Chain of custody – Inward journey of productions – Government Analyst’s Report – Continuity of productions – Failure to call material witness – Cumulative evidence – Section 114(f), Evidence Ordinance – Unsealed production – Fingerprint evidence – Dock statement – False implication – Failure to put defence case in cross-examination – Afterthought defence – Credibility of witnesses – Improbabilities in prosecution case – Conviction based on circumstantial and scientific evidence – Appellate review. | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance – Section 54A(d); Evidence Ordinance – Section 114(f). | Download |
| 2016-01-29 | CA(PHC)/0013/2013 |
Satharasinghe Kamkanamage Nelson Sathyapala Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board.
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J | Appeal against ejectment order – Government Quarters- Recovery of possession – Competent Authority – Notice to quit – Ejectment of occupier – Magistrate’s Court jurisdiction – Revision application – Definition of Competent Authority – Ceylon Electricity Board Chairman – Validity of affidavit – Technical defects in affidavit – Curable irregularities – Application of Section 9 – Procedural defects – Caption in application – Whether procedural non-compliance invalidates proceedings – Opportunity to show cause – Right to a fair hearing – Ex parte ejectment proceedings – Conclusive evidence of facts stated in application – Writ of possession – Scope of judicial review | Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 (as amended by Act No. 8 of 1981 and Act No. 45 of 1985), Sections 3, 6 and 7 – Establishments Code, Chapter XIX, Section 9:1. | Download |
| 2016-01-29 | CA(PHC)/0161/2009 |
Lanka Salt Limited Vs. Indrani Seneviratne.
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Appeal against dismissal of writ application – Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Prohibition – Mineral tax on salt production – Salt manufacturing industry – Liability to pay mineral tax – Interpretation of “mineral” – Whether salt constitutes a mineral – Mines and Minerals Act – Definition of minerals – Naturally occurring substances – Provincial Council taxation powers – Mining versus manufacturing – Tax on mineral production – Admission of liability – Correspondence acknowledging tax liability – Estoppel – Suppression of material facts – Failure to disclose material documents – Delay in invoking writ jurisdiction – Discretionary nature of writ remedies – Requirement of clean hands – Judicial review of administrative action – No entitlement to writs as of right. | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Article 140 (writ jurisdiction principles) – Mines and Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992, Sections 28, 67 and 70 – Relevant Provincial Council legislation and regulations relating to mineral taxes. | Download |
| 2016-01-29 | CA(PHC)APN/0092/2011 |
Assistant Labour Commissioner Vs. W.G.N.S. Ranaweera.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Revision application – Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) recovery proceedings – Recovery of EPF contributions and surcharge – Certificate filed under Section 38(2) of the EPF Act – Magistrate’s Court jurisdiction – Summons to employer – Recovery as a fine – Revision against Magistrate’s order – High Court setting aside Magistrate’s order – Interpretation of Section 38(2) of the EPF Act – Relationship between Sections 17, 38(1), and 38(2) – Commissioner of Labour’s discretion – Impracticable or inexpedient recovery – Recovery through District Court – Direct recovery through Magistrate’s Court – Jurisdictional challenge – Misinterpretation of precedent – Ratio decidendi and obiter dicta – Recovery of employees’ statutory benefits – Employer’s liability for EPF arrears – Surcharge recovery – Legislative intent – Speedy recovery mechanism – Revisionary jurisdiction – Delay in filing appeal – Perverse order – Reinstatement of Magistrate’s order – Allowing revision application. | Employees’ Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958, as amended by Act No. 8 of 1971 and Act No. 1 of 1985, Sections 17, 38(1), and 38(2).Employees’ Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958, as amended by Act No. 8 of 1971 and Act No. 1 of 1985, Sections 17, 38(1), and 38(2). | Download |
| 2016-01-29 | CA/0141/99(F) |
Ceylon Scout Council Vs. H.S.L.Peiris
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Landlord and tenant relationship – Succession to tenancy upon death of original tenant – Unlawful demolition of tenanted premises and ejectment without due process of law – Claim for damages for loss of residence, loss of movables, and improvements made to premises – Burden of proof in claims for special damages – Requirement of precise and cogent evidence to establish pecuniary loss – Failure to prove expenditure on repairs and improvements – Admissibility and evidentiary value of unchallenged documents – Assessment of general damages for unlawful ejectment and loss of personal belongings – Variation of damages awarded by trial court. | Civil Procedure Code – Sections 84, 85, 86 and 87. | Download |
| 2016-01-29 | CA/0961/97(F) |
Ratgamage Luxman De Silva and 5 others Vs. Ratgamage Rohana De Silva
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Partition action – Appeal against interlocutory decree in partition proceedings – Validity of notice of appeal and petition of appeal – Change of attorney-at-law after judgment – Revocation of proxy and appointment of new attorney-at-law – Requirement of leave of court and notice to existing attorney-at-law for revocation of proxy – Whether filing a new proxy without properly revoking the earlier proxy is valid – Locus standi to institute appeal – Whether notice of appeal filed by an unauthorized attorney-at-law is a curable defect – Preliminary objection to maintainability of appeal – Dismissal of appeal for non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements. | Civil Procedure Code – Sections 27(1), 27(2) and 759(2), Partition Law No. 16 of 1951 (as amended). | Download |
| 2016-01-28 | CA(PHC)/0071/2007 |
Weerasinghe Jayawardene Alexander Abeyratne Vs. The Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Revision application – Revisionary jurisdiction – Discretionary remedy – Requirement of exceptional circumstances – Failure to plead exceptional circumstances – Dismissal of revision application – Confiscation of vehicle – Animal Act offences – Guilty plea by accused persons – Release of vehicle on bond – Failure to appear at inquiry – Repeated absence before Magistrate’s Court – Warrants issued – Forfeiture and confiscation proceedings – Burden on claimant to establish entitlement to vehicle – False affidavit – Contradictory explanations for non-appearance – Lack of candour before court – Clean hands doctrine – Attempt to mislead court-Powers of appellate court where appellant fails to appear – No basis for appellate intervention. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 349(3) – Animal Act. | Download |
| 2016-01-28 | CA(REV)/1447/2006 |
V.S. Palliyaguru Vs. A.W. Kuruppu.
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Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor,J. | Revision application – restitutio in integrum – de novo trial – – land dispute – forgery allegation – failure to cross-examine – defendant absence – remand custody excuse – negligence – abandonment of defence – Section 145 CPC – Section 144 CPC – default for non-prosecution – judicial discretion – plaintiff evidence accepted – notarial attestation presumption – burden of proof – revisionary jurisdiction – procedural regularity – no exceptional circumstances – delay – lack of promptitude – dismissal with costs. | Civil Procedure Code – Sections 144, 145- Notaries Ordinance – Section 31(20)(c). | Download |
| 2016-01-26 | CA/0166/14 |
Vithanage Palitha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera,J. and Hon.K.K. Wickermasinghe, J. | Rape and Grave Sexual Abuse – Child victim – Identification evidence – Mistaken identity – Opportunity for observation – Prompt identification of accused – Credibility of prosecutrix – Corroborative medical evidence – Recent vaginal penetration – Failure to produce accused’s medical report – Whether adverse inference arises – Application under section 200 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act – Prima facie case – Refusal to hear submissions under section 200 – Judicial bias – Remand during trial – Appellate review of findings of fact and credibility. | Penal Code, ss. 364(2), 365B(2)(b); Code of Criminal Procedure Act, s. 200. | Download |
| 2016-01-25 | CA/0286/2006 |
Abdul Cader Mohamed Salim Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda P.C.J. (PICA) and Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Possession of Heroin – Conviction for drug possession – Appeal against conviction and sentence – Burden of proof – Prima facie case – Evaluation of defence evidence – Credibility of police witnesses – Informant-led narcotics raid – Recovery of heroin from accused – Chain of custody – Weighing and sealing of productions – Alleged procedural irregularities – Material infirmities in prosecution case – Contradictions and omissions – False implication defence – Assessment of dock statement – Character evidence – Previous conviction – Judicial bias . | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Section 54A(d) (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984). | Download |
| 2016-01-25 | CALA/0006/2013 |
Pitiduwa Gamage Sumith Rohana Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and two others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda P.C.J. (PICA) and Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Appeal by aggrieved party – Leave to appeal against sentence – Plea of guilty – Unlawful assembly – Abduction – Causing hurt – Conviction on plea of guilt – Subsequent acquittal after conviction – Whether trial judge could acquit accused after recording conviction – Per incuriam orders – Requirement of five or more persons for unlawful assembly – Conviction despite discharge of co-accused – Participation of unidentified offenders – Sentencing principles – Aggravating and mitigating factors – Adequacy of sentence – Suspended sentence – Compensation to victim – Judicial discretion in sentencing – Concurrent sentences. | Judicature Act, Section 16 – Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 340 – Penal Code, Sections 32, 138, 140, 146, 314 and 356. | Download |
| 2016-01-22 | CALA/0394/2006 |
Ceylinco Insurance Company Ltd. Vs. K.M. Prabath.
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Hon.Deepali Wijesundera, J. and Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor,J. | Insurance policy – Fire and burglary insurance – Rejection of insurance claim – Time bar – Limitation clause – Fraud clause – Interpretation of insurance contract – Preliminary issues – Trial of issues of law – Whether claim barred by policy conditions – Fraudulent claim – False declaration – Forfeiture of benefits – Time limit for insurer\'s liability – Distinction between special and general contractual provisions – Mixed question of law and fact – Necessity of evidence – Disputed facts – Judicial discretion – Refusal to try issue as pure question of law – Maintainability of action. | Civil Procedure Code, Section 147. | Download |
| 2016-01-22 | CA(PHC)/0023/2015 |
Balangoda Ranaweerage
Berti Chandrasena Vs. The Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Revision application against sentence – Plea of guilty – Cruelty to children – Child abuse – Ill-treatment of child – Wilful neglect – Failure to provide food – Custody and care of child – Conviction on plea of guilt – Sentencing discretion – Minimum statutory sentence – Rigorous imprisonment – Suspended sentence – Compensation to victim – Mitigating factors – First offender – Request for reduction of sentence – Custodial sentence – Welfare of offender’s family – Mental trauma suffered by offender’s child – Revisionary jurisdiction – Failure to exercise right of appeal – Requirement of exceptional circumstances – Revision not a substitute for appeal – Absence of miscarriage of justice – Adequacy of sentence – Judicial reluctance to interfere with sentence – Child protection considerations. | Penal Code (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995), Section 308A – Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (provisions relating to appeals and revision). | Download |
| 2016-01-22 | CA/0855/97(F) |
Pettagan Jinadasa alias Pettagan Jandasa and One another Vs. Obinamuni Methsiri De Silva and Others
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Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor, J. | Partition action – Identification of corpus in a partition suit – Competing survey plans and reports – Whether the corpus is correctly depicted in the preliminary plan or the Surveyor General’s plan – Evaluation of survey evidence and title deeds in determining identity of land – Admissions by parties regarding devolution of title – Contradictory claims by defendant regarding extent and identity of corpus – Evidentiary value of plans referred to in title deeds – Presumption arising from failure to produce material evidence – Scope of appellate intervention in findings of fact relating to identification of corpus – Affirmation of interlocutory decree where trial judge’s findings are supported by evidence. | Partition Law No. 16 of 1951 (as amended), Evidence Ordinance – Section 114 (presumption arising from non-production of evidence). | Download |
| 2016-01-22 | CA/0891/99(F) |
Union Assurance Limited Vs. P.Lalith Perera
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Insurance agency relationship – Claim for unpaid insurance commissions under an oral agreement – Reduction of commissions by insurer – Whether notice of revised commission structure was given to insurance agent – Prescription of claims arising from unwritten contracts – Limitation period applicable to oral agreements – Burden of proof in claims for monetary recovery – Requirement of precise proof of pecuniary loss – Failure to prove entire amount claimed – Recovery limited to sums established by documentary evidence – Scope of appellate interference with findings of primary fact – Variation of damages awarded by trial court. | Prescription Ordinance – Section 7, Civil Procedure Code – Sections 84, 85, 86 and 87. | Download |
| 2016-01-21 | CA/0081/14 |
Aparekka Jayasundara
Mudiyanselage Jayathilaka
Jayasewana Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. and Hon. K.K.Wickramasinghe, J. | Appeal against conviction for rape of a minor adopted daughter – Credibility of child victim’s testimony – Whether conviction can be sustained primarily on the evidence of the victim without direct corroboration – Whether discrepancies concerning the time of the offence, absence of the alleged letter to police, and uncertainty as to penetration created reasonable doubt – Interpretation of statutory requirements regarding particulars of time in an indictment – Whether the period stated in the indictment sufficiently informed the accused of the case he had to meet – Assessment of evidence of child victims subjected to sexual abuse by guardians. | Penal Code, s. 364(2)(e) (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995); Code of Criminal Procedure Act, ss. 165(1) and 174(1)–(2). | Download |
| 2016-01-20 | CA/WRT/05/2013 and CA/WRT/06/2013 |
T.M.C.S Bandara and one another Vs. N. Abayawickrema and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J (P/CA) | Writ jurisdiction – Certiorari – Mandamus – Prohibition – pension reduction – pension recovery – overpayment recovery – impugned decisions – retired public officers – Investigating Officers (Local Government) – salary anomalies – pension revision – retrospective application – recovery of pension overpayments – administrative discretion – judicial review – pension not absolute right – absence of vested legal right – – legality of recovery – good faith calculation – eligibility cut-off date – no arbitrariness. | Minutes on Pensions – Rule 1-Public Administration Circular No. 44/1990-Public Administration Circular No. 2/97 (iii)-Public Administration Circular No. 16/1994-Public Administration Circular No. 01/1997-Public Administration Circular No. 05/1999. | Download |
| 2016-01-20 | CA/1277/99(F) |
Srimathi Malkanthi Karunanayake Vs. Mohamed Aliyar Abdul Gaffoor
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Servitude right of way – Claim for declaration of right of access over roadway – Defendant’s claim in reconvention for exclusive ownership and damages – Interpretation of deed reserving right of use to vendor, heirs and assigns – Whether successors in title were entitled to use the roadway – Exclusive use and possession of roadway – Claim of prescriptive title – Failure to establish uninterrupted and exclusive possession – Burden of proving damages in reconventional claim – Withdrawal of original action – Continuation of reconventional action | No specific statutory provision cited;General principles governing servitudes, easements, and prescriptive title under Sri Lankan property law. | Download |
| 2016-01-20 | CA/0066/14 |
Baddurdeen Sajeer Arfeth Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. and Hon. K.K.Wickramasinghe, J. | Grave sexual abuse of a child under 16 years – Appeal against conviction and sentence – Failure to read and explain indictment to accused – Failure to record plea of guilty or not guilty – Mandatory procedural safeguards in criminal trials – Right of accused to understand charges – Indictment served in a language not understood by accused – Requirement of translation and explanation of charges – Non-compliance with statutory procedure – Violation of fair trial requirements – Conviction vitiated by procedural irregularity | Penal Code – Section 365B(2)(b); Criminal Procedure Code – Section 196. | Download |
| 2016-01-20 | CA/0138/2011 |
Kalawila Pathirage Piyal Wickramarathne Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, P.C.J. (P/CA) and Hon. S. Devika de L. Tennakoon, J. | Whether prior testimony could be admitted under section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance when the witness had not been tendered for cross-examination – Requirement under the Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act for tendering witnesses for cross-examination before deposition may be treated as admissible evidence – Failure of prosecution to establish the death of the witness and satisfy statutory prerequisites for admission of former testimony – Whether conviction and sentence should be quashed. | Penal Code, s. 296; Evidence Ordinance, s. 33; Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act No. 14 of 2005, s. 10; Code of Criminal Procedure Act, s. 328(b). | Download |
| 2016-01-19 | CA(PHC)/0050/2008 |
Kalumuni Himali Vs. Dunuwita Liyange Chandrika.
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Appeal – Roadway dispute – Proceedings under the Primary Courts Procedure Act – Inquiry under Section 66 – Obstruction of roadway – Right of way – Servitude rights – Determination of rights relating to land other than possession – Entitlement to use roadway – Long and uninterrupted use of roadway – Police complaint regarding obstruction – Affidavit evidence – Evaluation of documentary and affidavit evidence – Magistrate\'s findings on entitlement – Removal of obstruction from roadway – Cinnamon cultivation obstructing access – Revision application to High Court – Scope of appellate review. | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Sections 66 and 69(1). | Download |
| 2016-01-19 | CA(PHC)/0243/2004 |
B. Jayarathne Vs. Assistant Agrarian Service and one another
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Appeal against dismissal of writ application – Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – Agrarian Services Act – Tenant cultivator rights – Alleged unlawful eviction – Eviction order by Assistant Commissioner of Agrarian Services – Inquiry under Agrarian Services Act – Dispute regarding cultivation rights – Failure to challenge original order – Finality of administrative decisions – Statutory bar against judicial challenge – Appeal by dispossessed cultivator dismissed – Consequential eviction notice – Whether eviction order could be quashed – Delay in asserting rights – Requirement to exhaust statutory remedies – Final and conclusive orders – Mandamus to compel holding of inquiry – Failure to establish legal right to inquiry – Disputed authenticity of supporting documents – Alleged forged or disputed letter – Burden of proof – Judicial review of administrative action – Discretionary nature of writ remedies – Refusal of Certiorari and Mandamus. | Agrarian Services Act No. 58 of 1979, Sections 5(3) and 5(6) – Constitution of Sri Lanka, Article 140 (writ jurisdiction principles). | Download |
| 2016-01-19 | CA/WRT/1039/2008 |
Diyawattegedara Gunawtahie Vs. Gallinda Wattegedara Gunapala and 5 Others.
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Hon. A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Writ jurisdiction – Certiorari – Rent Board proceedings – tenancy dispute – succession of tenancy – implied partnership – business continuity – appeal on question of law only – final and conclusive decision – interpretation ordinance Section 22 – jurisdictional limits – evaluation of evidence – uncontradicted testimony – documentary evidence – partnership inference – tenancy rights of surviving partner – judicial review limits. | Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 – Sections 36(1)(c)(ii), 36(2)(c)(ii), 40(4), 40(11); Interpretation Ordinance – Section 22. | Download |
| 2016-01-18 | CA/WRT/0085/2013 |
Billion Bay Apparels (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Chief Minister and Others.
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Judicial review – writ proceedings – preliminary objection – amendment of affidavits – defective jurat – omission of place of attestation – validity of affidavits – maintainability – counter-affidavit objection – delay in amendment – hearsay evidence – affidavit evidence rule – direct evidence requirement – interlocutory applications – affidavit admissibility – corroboration – procedural irregularity – Commissioner for Oaths duty –jurat requirements – statutory duty – affiant not liable for Commissioner’s omission – curable defect – substantial justice over technicality – substance over form –defective affidavit not nullity – irregularity vs illegality – judicial discretion – liberal approach to affidavits – supervisory jurisdiction. | Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 – Rule 3(8); Civil Procedure Code – Section 181; Oaths and Affirmation Ordinance – Sections 9 and 12(3). | Download |
| 2016-01-18 | CA/0411/1997(F) |
Hunter and Company Limited Vs. Delmege Forsyth and Company Limited.
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Servitude of natural drainage (ius fluminis) – Dominant and servient tenements – Discharge of rainwater and wastewater – Excessive burden on servient tenement – Natural flow of water – Prescription and vetustas (immemorial user) – Immissiones – Nuisance – Discharge of sewage and noxious matter – Scope and limits of servitudal rights – Injunction – Appellate review of trial court findings – Roman-Dutch law. | Roman-Dutch Law principles relating to servitudes and immissiones (including the maxim sic utere tuo ut alienum non laedas). | Download |
| 2016-01-14 | CA(PHC)/0007/2006 |
W.D. Leelawathie Vs. M.U. Wijeratne Menike alias W.P Wijeratne Menike and 2 Others.
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Appeal against revision order – Land dispute – Obstruction of roadway – Breach of peace – Information under Section 66 of the Primary Courts Act – Duty of Magistrate to inquire into dispute – Failure to make order under Section 66 – Revision application – Roadway rights – Servitude rights – Use and enjoyment of roadway – Police report and affidavits as evidence – Jurisdiction of Magistrate in land disputes – Order under Section 69 of the Primary Courts Act – Possession and entitlement for the time being – Proof of right of way – Scope of revisionary jurisdiction – High Court setting aside Magistrate’s order. | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Sections 66 and 69. | Download |
| 2016-01-14 | CA(PHC)/0016/2000 |
Crest Gems Limited Vs. Colombo Municipal Council and 2 Others.
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J | Appeal against Magistrate’s Court order – Recovery of municipal taxes – Trade tax – Annual tax on business premises – Non-payment of tax – Preliminary objection – Prescription – Limitation period – Maintainability of proceedings – Municipal Council Ordinance – Scope of Magistrate’s jurisdiction – Recovery proceedings as a fine – Interpretation of statutory provisions – Meaning of “trade” – Meaning of “industry” (Karmanthaya) – Manufacturing and export of jewellery – Showroom business – Sinhala and English texts of statute – Statutory interpretation – Dictionary meaning of statutory terms – Whether jewellery manufacturing constitutes an industry – Municipal taxation powers. | Municipal Councils Ordinance, Sections 247, 247B and 308. | Download |
| 2016-01-14 | CA(PHC)/0037/2008 |
Divisional Secretary and 2 Others Vs. Sivanu Sinnasamy and Others
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Appeal – Writ jurisdiction – Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Prohibition – Acquisition of land – State land – Provincial High Court jurisdiction – Powers of Provincial High Courts – Challenge to land acquisition – Burden of proving State ownership – Failure to produce acquisition documents – Gazette notification irrelevant to disputed land – Refugee landowners – Vesting of land in the State – Laches – Jurisdictional objections – Provincial Council powers over land – Devolved and non-devolved subjects – Applicability of Article 154P(4) of the Constitution – Judicial review of administrative action. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 154P(4)(b) – Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution – Ninth Schedule (Provincial Council List), Item 18 (Land and Land Settlement) – Article 33(d) of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2016-01-14 | CA/1234/96(F) |
K. Karunasena Vs. V.A. Kusumawathie and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. and Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor J. | Partition action – Appeal against interlocutory decree in partition proceedings – Allotment of shares among co-owners – Failure to allot shares transferred by deeds produced in evidence – Whether deeds tendered and marked at trial should be recognized in the partition decree – Erroneous finding that deeds were not tendered to court – Amendment of interlocutory decree to reflect transfers established by documentary and oral evidence – Adjustment and reallocation of shares transferred by parties pendente lite – Whether amendments to the decree would prejudice rights of other parties – Remittal to District Court for amendment of decree and issuance of commission for final partition. | Partition Law No. 16 of 1951 (as amended), Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2016-01-13 | CA/WRT/0633/2011 |
W.M. Jayaweera and one another Vs. The Commissioner General of Excise and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. (P/CA) | Writ jurisdiction – Certiorari – Mandamus – FL 04 liquor license – relocation of licensed premises – r “government activity – road widening – tenancy expiry – public objections – administrative decision-making – bias allegation – natural justice – right to hearing – public inquiry – administrative law principles – judicial review limits – adequacy of reasons – public interest vs private rights – law and order considerations – excise licensing discretion. | Excise Ordinance (Sri Lanka)-Excise Notification No. 902 (Guidelines 13, 21, 27). | Download |
| 2016-01-12 | CA/0161/2013 |
Lenaduwa Alias Lenawa Lokuge Susantha Indralal Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera,J. and Hon.K.K. Wickermasinghe, J. | Withdrawal of appeal by accused-appellant – Application to backdate sentence to the date of conviction under section 359 of the Criminal Procedure Code – Legality of default sentences imposed in lieu of fine and compensation – Whether default terms of imprisonment exceeded statutory limits – Amendment of sentence imposed in default of payment of fine and compensation – Direction that sentence be implemented from the date of conviction – | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, s. 359. | Download |
| 2016-01-12 | CA(PHC)0242/2003 |
Vijitha Rohana Ramasundera Vs. Galvatumbe Desanayakege Desanayake
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Appeal against dismissal of writ application – Writ of Certiorari – Agrarian Development Act – Anda cultivator – Tenant cultivator rights – Order to quit agricultural land – Inquiry under Section 7(7) – Alleged violation of natural justice – Failure to grant hearing – Challenge to administrative decision – Judicial review of administrative action – Dismissal of writ petition – Appeal on a question of law – Non-compliance with appellate procedure – Failure to specify substantial question of law – Absence of attorney’s certificate – Defective petition of appeal – Failure to cite necessary parties – Non-joinder of indispensable parties – Suppression of material facts – Duty of full and frank disclosure – Pending ejectment proceedings – Attempt to mislead court – Discretionary nature of writ remedies – Clean hands doctrine – Refusal of appellate intervention | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000, Section 7(7) – Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts) Rules 1988, Rule 4(2). | Download |
| 2016-01-11 | CA/1050/2000(F) |
Najith Gunaratne Jayathilake and Others Vs. Sandadura Nimal de Silva Gunasekara and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition - Investigation of Title - Pedigree, Introduction of Fresh Evidence - Appellate Procedure | Download | |
| 2016-01-10 | CA/PHC/0144/2008 |
Pahala Gamage Dhannasena Vs. Pahala Gamage Ariyapala
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Dispossession, land, proof | Primary Court Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-12-05 | CA/DC/1249/99(F) |
Horanekara Gedera Wimalasena vs. Menikdurayala Gedera Bodi and Others
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Partition action; Identification of corpus; Surveyor evidence; Trial de novo. | Section 2 of Partition Act; Section 839 of Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-12-01 | CA/WRT/0427/2014 |
S.A.F. Russain and Others Vs. G. Lekah Geethanjali Perera, The Commissioner of Housing (Western Province) and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC. J. | Agreement between the parties-Compensation under Rent Act-Proceedings terminated | Section 18(A) 2 (b) (i) of the Rent Act No. 07 of 1972 | Download |
| 2015-11-30 | CA/PHC/34/2004 |
Hendadura Manoj Priyankara De Silva and Others Vs. Keerahandi Gnanasiri De Silva and Others
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Primary Court, Possession, Land identity, Revisionary jurisdiction | Section 66, 66(1)(b) of Primary Court Procedure Act; Articles 138, 154P(6) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-11-30 | CA/PHC/0062/2005 |
Bandula Kankanamlage Channa Thushara Douglas Vs. Galthotage Sirineris and Others
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Primary Court, Roadway dispute, Right of use, Possession | Sections 66, 69(1), 69(2) of Primary Court Procedure Act; Articles 138, 154P(6) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-11-27 | CA/DC/0439/98(F) |
Gamage Kusumalatha Perera and Another Vs. Pushpa Damayanthi Ranasinghe and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Declaration of title, Adoption of evidence, Actus Curiae Neminem Gravabit | Civil Procedure Code (Trial procedure context) | Download |
| 2015-11-27 | CA/DC/0711/1996(F) |
Kosgoda Thantirige Dayawathie Vs. Ganegama Liyanage Dayaratne and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Partition, Adverse possession, Paper title vs. Prescription | Section 3 of Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-11-27 | CA/DC/73//99(F) |
Lasitha Manathunga Vs. Somawathie Jayasekera Senevirathne Sudusinghe and Others
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Partition, Intestate succession, Administrator\'s conveyance, Co-owner possession | Section 57 of Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-11-27 | CA/WRT/0214/2009 |
D.J.B. Silva and Another Vs. Commissioner of National Housing and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Writ of Mandamus, Certiorari, Vesting of house, Appurtenant land, Compensation | Sections 15(1), 16(1), 17(1), 20 of Ceiling on Housing Property Law No. 1 of 1973; Section 20 of Rent Act | Download |
| 2015-11-26 | CA/HC/0124/2012 |
Savier Santhana Raj alias Bonda Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Heroin, Possession, Minor discrepancies, Credibility | Section 54(A) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2015-11-24 | CA/PHC/0209/2005 |
Chandrani Sisiralatha Vs. Municipal Council, Anuradhapura and Others
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Writ of Certiorari, Unauthorized building, Legal authority, Alternative remedy | Section 7 of High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1999; Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 | Download |
| 2015-11-23 | CA/PHC/0199/2001 |
Parathalawe Wahalkade Gedara Dharmasena and Others Vs. Gonaarambe Mudiyanselage Tikiri Banda and Another
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Primary Court, Land dispute, Possession determination, Breach of peace | Sections 66(1), 68(1), 68(3), 69(1), 69(2), 75 of Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2015-11-20 | CA/DC/0567/1999(F) |
Sri Lanka Transport Board and Another Vs. Otta Pahuwe Priyaratna Thero
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Ex-parte judgment, Service of summons, Substitution, Amending caption | Sections 84, 85, 86, 87, 187 of Civil Procedure Code; National Transport Commission (Amendment) Act No. 30 of 1996 | Download |
| 2015-11-20 | CA/DC/0846/1997(F) |
Hapan Pedige Piyatilleke Vs. H. Nelie Enert and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Partition, Devolution of title, Pedigree contest, Old deeds | Partition Law | Download |
| 2015-11-20 | CA/HC/244/2013 |
Ranasinghe Arschchige Wasantha Lal Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Unlawful assembly, Attempted murder, Robbery, Proximity test, Equivocality test | Sections 140, 383/146, 300/32, 436/32, 384/32 of Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-11-20 | CA/PHC/0046/2005 |
Ebert Dodamgoda and Others Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Kahawatte and Another
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Autrefois acquit, Discharge, Re-opening case, Fresh plaint | Section 188(2), 188(3) of Code of Criminal Procedure Act; Sections 140, 317 of Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-11-20 | CA/PHC/APN/0141/2013 |
Shaul Hameed Mohamed Ruwais Vs. Mohamed Mohamed Thamby
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Primary Court, Land dispute, Actual possession, Information report | Section 66(1)(a) of Primary Court Procedure Act No. 44 of 1976; Article 154P(6) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-11-19 | CA/DC/0513/1998(F) |
T.M. Sugathadasa Vs. Talagedera Kiripannikaya and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor J. | Identity of land, Prescription, Burden of proof | Section 3 of Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-11-18 | CA/HC/0083/2012 |
Pathirennehelage Indika Jayaratne Alias Thushara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Murder, Identification of body, Post mortem, Cross-examination | Section 296 of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2015-11-18 | CA/PHC/APN/0018/2015 |
Global Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Ceylinco Insurance PLC and Others
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Commercial High Court, Revisionary jurisdiction, Appellate jurisdiction, Supreme Court exclusive | Sections 5(1), 5(2) of High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 10 of 1996; Articles 138, 154P of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-11-17 | CA/HC/0179/2009 |
Harankahawatte Vidanelage Ranjith Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.C.J. Madawala J. | Murder, Robbery, Circumstantial evidence, Presumption of fact, Stolen property | Section 296, 380 read with Section 32 of Penal Code; Sections 27(1), 114(a) of Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-11-16 | CA/HC/0063/2014 |
Kahadawela Arachchilage Wijeratne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Grave sexual abuse, Victim credibility, Delay in complaint, Dock statement | Section 365 B(2)B of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2015-11-16 | CA/LA/0148/2006 |
Alhambra Hotels Ltd. Vs. O.L.M. Macan Markar Ltd.
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor J. | Rent Act, Excepted premises, Retrospective effect, Registered companies | Sections 2(5), 43(1), 43(2) of Rent Act No. 7 of 1972; Section 57 of Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-11-16 | CA/PHC/0146/2010 |
S. Padmasekaran Vs. M.B. Lal Kumara and Another
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Nuisance, Continuing offence, Prescription, Statutory bar | Sections 2(1), 19 of Nuisance Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-11-13 | CA/DC/0844/1995(F) |
G.H.G. Somasiri Gunawardena and Others Vs. H.G. Premadasa and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Partition, Pedigree proof, Duty to investigate title, Dual capacity of defendant | Partition Law | Download |
| 2015-11-13 | CA/PHC/APN/0092/2014 |
Wanniarachchige Kankanange Asanka Sudesh Kumara Vs. Officer In Charge, Police Station, Mundalama and Others
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Confiscation of vehicle, Forest Ordinance, Exceptional circumstances, Knowledge of offence | Section 40(1) of Forest Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 65 of 2009); Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-11-13 | CA/REV/1249/2005 |
Makewita Appuhamilage Dona Chandralatha Vs. Seylan Bank PLC
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Relisting, Revision application, Service of notice, Inherent jurisdiction | Section 16(1) of Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1990; Section 771 of Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-11-11 | CA/DC/1160/ 2000(F) |
Hewannahennadige Sunanda Fernando Vs. Chitra Buddhimathi De Tissera and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Rei vindicatio, Leave and license, Constructive trust, Minority | Sections 102, 114 of Evidence Ordinance; Age of Majority Act No. 17 of 1989 | Download |
| 2015-11-11 | CA/HC/0107/2013 |
Kalupahanage Jagath Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Heroin, Possession, Trafficking, Probability, Dock statement | Sections 54(A), 54(B) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2015-11-11 | CA/HC/0163/2013 |
Jayasinghe Pathiranalage Lalith Kumara Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Grave sexual abuse, Severity of sentence, Aggravating factors, Deterrent punishment | Section 365 B(2)A of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2015-11-09 | CA/DC/0405/1999(F) |
Kandenkattal Ayappan Kumaran Vs. Merrena Priyamanthi Pathmini De Soyza and Another
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Rei vindicatio, Dominium, Judgment requirements, Reasons | Section 187 of Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-11-09 | CA/HC/0009/2013 |
Jinapalage Sumathipala and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Gang rape, Uncorroborated evidence, Medical evidence, Credibility, Prompt complaint | Section 364 2 (g) of Penal Code; Section 331 of Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-11-06 | CA/PHC/0198/2004 |
Loku Balasooriyage Ubayachandra Vs. M. Anura Jayamaha
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Primary Court procedure, Civil suit impact, Withdrawal of appeal | Section 74 of Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-11-05 | CA/DC/1386/2000(F) |
Kalaivaani Thevasahayam Vs. Kunchithamby Rajaretnam
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor J. | Divorce, Settlement terms, Mistake, Justus error | Section 615(1) of Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-11-05 | CA/DC/0213/1997(F) |
Juwandarage Dharmasiri Perera and Another Vs. Ahangamage Vajira Wijayanthi Fernando
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Declaration of title, Paper title, Admission of ownership | Civil Procedure Code (Appeal procedure context) | Download |
| 2015-11-04 | CA/DC/1187/98(F) |
Baranige Gnanawathie Maliyagoda Vs. Udumalagala Gamage Pemasiri Kataluwegedera and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition, Fresh evidence, Retrial, Devolution of title | Section 773 of Civil Procedure Code; Section 25 of Partition Act | Download |
| 2015-11-04 | CA/DC/0739/1999(F) |
Hatton National Bank PLC Vs. lA.X. Fernando and Company (Pvt) Ltd
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Letter of Credit, Letter of Indemnity, Claim in reconvention, Suretyship | Download | |
| 2015-11-03 | CA/PHC/APN/0113/2013 |
Samadeepa Samaja Kendraya Vs. The Commissioner of Labour
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Gratuity recovery, Commissioner\'s certificate, Prima facie evidence, Rebuttal | Section 8(1), 8(2) of Payment of Gratuity Act; Article 138, 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-11-02 | CA/DC/0520/2000(F) |
Ilangakoon Mudiyanselage Somapala Vs. Ilangakoon Mudiyanselage Thilakarathne and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Partition, Interlocutory decree, Summary inquiry, Leave to appeal | Sections 35, 36(1)(a), 36A of Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2015-11-02 | CA/HC/0180/2012 |
Subramanium Punyamoorthy Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Heroin, Possession, Trafficking, Surveillance, Exclusive possession | Sections 54(A), 54(B) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2015-10-30 | CA/DC/1018/1998(F) |
Sriyalatha Brito and Another Vs. M. Janaka and Others
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Partition action, co-ownership, rubber plantation, possession | Download | |
| 2015-10-30 | CA/DC/0542/1997(F) |
T.G. Gnanaratne Vs. Rohan Garnini Godahewa
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Declaration of title, ejectment, licensee vs tenant, Rent Act protection. | Rent Act | Download |
| 2015-10-26 | CA/WRT/0184/2014 |
Buddakoralalage Ranjitha Shiromani Vs. G.H. Buddhadasa
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Writ of Mandamus, assessment register, certified extracts, ownership, public document. | Sections 235(1), 235(2), 327(1) of Municipal Councils Ordinance No. 2 of 1947; Sections 74, 76 of Evidence Ordinance; Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-26 | CA/DC/0643/1999(F) |
Jayasingepurage Sumanawathie Vs. Thalpitiyagedera Jayatissa and Others
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Partition action, investigation of title, pedigree, Deega marriage. | Download | |
| 2015-10-26 | CA/HC/0261/2013 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Nilantha Thushara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Heroin possession, trafficking, raid, search and seizure, exclusive possession. | Section 54 A (b), 54 A (g) of Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Sections 331, 420 of Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-26 | CA/HC/0067/2012 |
Walimuni Durayalage Piyadasa Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Withdrawal of appeal, backdating sentence. | Section 359 of Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-10-23 | CA/HC/0127/2010 |
Tikiri Bandage Siripala Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.C.J. Madawala J. | Murder conviction, circumstantial evidence, last seen theory, identity of corpus, time of death. | Section 296 of Penal Code; Sections 196, 331, 420 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-23 | CA/LA/0514/1997(F) |
Wickramatilake Gunawardane Vs. Sudirukku Hennedige Athula Priyadarshana De Silva and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Ejectment, arrears of rent, Rent Act, reasonable requirement. | Sections 22(1), 22(1)(a), 22(1)(b), 22(2)(bb), 22(3), 33(2) of Rent Act; Section 760A of Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-10-23 | CA/PHC/0056/2011 |
Ashoka Padma Priya Kuruppu Vs. John Silvester Horashiyo Joshuwa
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Contempt of Court, false affidavit, double jeopardy, jurisdiction. | Section 66, 78 of Primary Court Act; Section 183(b) of Civil Procedure Code; Section 314(1) of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-23 | CA/PHC/APN/0001/2011 |
Nazeer Ahamad Mohomed Rizvi Vs. O.I.C. Police Station Alawathugoda and Another
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Confiscation of vehicle, forest offence, absolute owner, timber transportation. | Section 40B of Forest (Amendment) Act No. 65 of 2009; Section 433(A) of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-22 | CA/PHC/0100/2007 |
Govindan Raja Rajapaksha Vs. Director, Plantation Management Monitoring Division of Ministry of Plantation Industries and Another
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Recovery of possession, state land, preliminary objection, non-compliance with rules. | Section 9 of State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979; Rule 14(1) of Court of Appeal Rules | Download |
| 2015-10-21 | CA/HC/0081/2011 |
T. Tukhtabonu alias Jhonu Jausmin and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Human trafficking, procurement, prostitution, lenient sentence, concurrent sentences. | Download | |
| 2015-10-20 | CA/HC/0134/2014 |
R.J.M. Prabath Jayaweera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Withdrawal of appeal, backdating sentence. | Section 359 of Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-10-19 | CA/DC/0242/1999/F |
Athauda Arachchilage Punci Appuhamy Vs. Athauda Arachchilage Guneratne Menike (deceased) and Others
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Declaration of title, ejectment, paper title, prescriptive rights, adverse possession. | Section 3 of Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-10-16 | CA/DC/1010/1996 |
Ranketi Durage Solostina and Others Vs. Shanthi Sirima Illesinghe
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Declaration of title, ejectment, prescriptive possession, identifying boundaries. | Download | |
| 2015-10-16 | CA/DC/1288/1999(F) |
Rangiri Dambulla Corporative Society Vs. Budurdeen Shahabdeen
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Rei vindicatio action, declaration of title, ejectment, burden of proof, co-owner. | Matrimonial Rights and Inheritance Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-10-16 | CA/HC/0268/2012 |
Mohammed Usanar Nazeer Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickramasinghe J. | Re-trial, identification of deceased body, inadmissible evidence, confession. | Section 25 of Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-10-16 | CA/PHC/014/2005 |
M.M. Piyadasa Vs. D.M. Ratnayake and Another
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Tenant cultivator, arrears of rent, ejectment, service of notice, Agrarian Services. | Sections 8(1), 10(2)(3) of Agrarian Services Act No. 46 of 2000; Section 18(1) of Agrarian Services Act No. 58 of 1979; Article 154 P(6) of Constitution; Section 9 of High Court of Provinces (Special Provision) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2015-10-16 | CA/PHC/0154/2008 |
Vijithalatha Jayasena Vs. Kegalle Multipurpose Cooperative Society and Others
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Writ of Certiorari, cooperative society loan, arbitration, natural justice. | Article 154P(4) of Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-16 | CA/WT/0697/2010 |
Shanmugaratnasarma Jegatheesvvarasarma and Another Vs. Secretary to the Treasury and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Writ of Mandamus, compensation, Human Rights Commission, ICCPR Act, abduction. | Articles 27(115), 126 of Constitution; ICCPR Act No. 56 of 2007; Section 11, 11(9), 21 of Human Rights Committee Act No. 21 of 1996; Article 140 of Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-14 | CA/HC/168-170/2012 |
Marakkala Manage Chandana Jagath Kumara alias Mahathun and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Murder, common intention, eye witness, identification, medical evidence. | Sections 32, 196 of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 1 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-14 | CA/HC/0072/2014 |
Lekamwasam Liyanage Ajantha Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Rape, delay in complaint, medical evidence contradictions, dock statement, credibility. | Section 364(3) of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-14 | CA/PHC/0237/2002 |
A.P. Somapala Vs. O.I.C. Police Station Nuwara Eliya and Others
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Preliminary objection, maintainability, non-compliance with rules, petition address. | Article 154(p) of Constitution; Chapter VII of Primary Court Procedure Act; Rules 2(1)(a), 14(1) of Court of Appeal Rules | Download |
| 2015-10-14 | CA/WRT/0012/2012 |
Thilina Nilupul Gunarathne De Silva Vs. National Live Stock Development Board and Others
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya J. | Writ of Certiorari, state land, quit notice, unauthorized occupation, license vs lease | Section 3, 3(1) of State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979; Section 2 of Prevention of Frauds Ordinance; Article 140 of Constitution; Section 5 of Rest House Act | Download |
| 2015-10-14 | CA/WRT/0091/2013 |
Swarna Bhoomie Govi Sanvidanaya and Others Vs. Secretary, Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources Management and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Settlement, spill level, tank reservation, unauthorized occupants. | Download | |
| 2015-10-13 | CA/HC/0133/2011 |
Hewa Waravitage Sumith alias Manju Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Rape of a minor, medical evidence, prompt complaint, sentence variation. | Download | |
| 2015-10-13 | CA/HC/0082/2012 |
Karunanayake Mudiyanselage Indu Saliyasiri Karunanayake and Another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Kidnapping, grave sexual abuse, rape, delay in medical examination, factual errors. | Sections 354, 364(2)(g), 364(2)(b)(2), 364 8(2)8 of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Code No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-13 | CA/PHC/APN/0020/2015 |
Ahangama Withanage Jayatissa Vs. O.I.C. Police Station Galle and Another
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Public nuisance, metal quarry, health and comfort, revision. | Sections 98(1), 101, 102, 104(1), 106(1), 364 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Article 138 of Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-13 | CA/WRT/0236/2012 |
M.N.R. Exports (Pvt) Ltd and Another Vs. K.P. Rangana Perera
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya J. | Writ of Certiorari, quit notice, state land, prescriptive title, Surveyor General tracing. | Section 12 of State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979; Section 21 of Surveys Act No. 17 of 2002; Article 140 of Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-12 | CA/DC/0374/2000(F) |
Kaduwelawimal Sebastian Victor Vs. Warnakulasuriya Irangani Tissera (deceased) and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Partition action, dismissal of action, default of appearance, purging default. | Sections 25, 70(1), 75, 79 of Partition Law No. 21 of 1977; Sections 84, 87(3), 91A(3), 144 of Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-10-09 | CA/HC/0155/2014 |
Polwaththegedera Widanalage Rohana Peiris Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Rape, consent, delay in complaint, credibility of prosecutrix, medical evidence. | Section 364(1) of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-09 | CA/HC/72-74/07 |
Wasantha Dayanath Umagiliyage and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Unlawful assembly, concurrent vs consecutive sentences, backdating sentence. | Download | |
| 2015-10-09 | CA/WRT/0408/2011 |
H.A.J. Fonseka and Others Vs. Minister of Lands and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Writ of Certiorari, land acquisition, public purpose, notice service. | Sections 2, 2(1), 4, 7, 38(1), 38(A) of Land Acquisition Act; Article 140 of Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-08 | CA/HC/0071/2014 |
T.A. Suranga Sanjeewa Sampath Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Withdrawal of appeal, backdating sentence. | Section 359 of Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-10-07 | CA/HC/0129/2013 |
Wijethunga Mudiyanselage Heen Banda Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Kidnapping, rape, delay in complaint, medical evidence, credibility of prosecutrix. | Sections 354, 365 B (2) B of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-07 | CA/WRT/0635/2011 |
W.M. Dingiri Banda and Another Vs. G.D.J. Gunarathne and Others
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, land grant, succession, administrative relief. | Land Development Ordinance; Article 141 of Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-06 | CA/HC/0147/2012 |
Rasnegge Jayarathna Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickramasinghe J. | Murder, circumstantial evidence, trial in absentia, gunshot injury, motive. | Section 296 of Penal Code; Sections 241, 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-06 | CA/HC/0216/2014 |
M.S. Guneratne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Culpable homicide, father of accused, sentence variation, backdating sentence. | Section 297 of Penal Code; Section 359 of Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-10-05 | CA/HC/0012/2012 |
K.A. Don Lakshman Sanjeewa Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Rape, consent, corroboration, medical evidence, dock statement. | Section 364 (2)(e) of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-05 | CA/LA/0493/2006 |
Manel Dissanayake Vs. Hettiarachchige Manel and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Declaration of title, ejectment, ex parte decree, consent judgment, encroached land. | Download | |
| 2015-10-02 | CA/WRT(HB)/02/2013 |
Ariyawansha Udugamavithana Vs. Commander, Sri Lanka Army and Others
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Hon. H.C.J. Madawala J. | Habeas Corpus, unlawful arrest, illegal detention, delay (laches), hearsay evidence. | Article 141 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-02 | CA/PHC/APN/0137/2012 |
Roslin Gulawita and Another Vs. A.M. Arif and Others
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Writ of Certiorari, tenant cultivator, agrarian development, ultra vires. | Section 2, 2(1) of Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000; Articles 138(1), 140, 154 P(4)(b) of Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-02 | CA/TAX/0019/2013 |
ACL Metals and Alloys (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya J. | Tax dispute, Tax Appeals Commission, case stated, delegation of functions. | Section 11(A)(2) of Tax Appeals Commission (Amendment) Act No. 20 of 2013; Section 2 of Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 | Download |
| 2015-10-02 | CA/WRT/0301/2015 |
Dianne Rebecca Muller Vs. National Housing Development Authority and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Writ application, NHDA deed, generational priority, notice refusal. | Download | |
| 2015-09-25 | CA/WRT/0099/2013 |
Weerakoon Mudiyanselage Weerasekara Bandara vs. Capt. S.N.A.M.S. Priyashantha and Others
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake J. | Military discipline; Summary trial; Discharge from service; Natural justice. | Sections 40, 42, 43, 99(2)(a), 129(1), 129(2) of Army Act No. 17 of 1949. | Download |
| 2015-07-07 | CA/HCC/05/2013 |
Kammalage Ravindra Fernando alias Batta Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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K. K. WICKRAMASINGHE, J. | Attempted Murder, Circumstantial Evidence, Medical Evidence, Fair Trial | Section 300 of the Penal Code Section 114 (f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-05-29 | CA/HC/0110/2014 |
Liyanawaruge Alexander Balangne vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Statutory rape; Victim testimony; Medical evidence; Sentencing. | Section 364(2)(e) of Penal Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-29 | CA/HC/0155/2013 |
Amaratunga Arachchilage Ranasinghe vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Offensive weapons; Identification; Alibi; Motive; Hand grenade | Section 4(2) of Offensive Weapons Act No 18 of 1966. | Download |
| 2015-05-29 | CA/HC/0192/2012 |
H.M. Chulakumara Chandrawansa Magandanamulla vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Sentence appeal; Rigorous imprisonment; Compensation; Medical evidence. | Section 359 of Criminal Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-28 | CA/HC/120/2010 |
Rasathurai Rajakumar vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.C.J. Madawala J. | Murder; Grievous hurt; Intent; Grave and sudden provocation; Sentencing. | Sections 296, 317 of Penal Code; Section 283 of Criminal Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-28 | CA/HC/0149/2013 |
Karupaiya Loganadhan vs. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake J. | Murder; Intoxication; Culpable homicide; Cumulative provocation. | Sections 294, 296 of Penal Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-28 | CA/HC/0032/2013 |
Velu Govindasamy vs. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickramasinghe J. | Murder; Fatal blow; Witness credibility; Contradictions; Alibi. | Section 296 of Penal Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-28 | CA/HC/0090/2013 |
S.S. Padmanadan vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J | Heroin; Possession and trafficking; Life imprisonment; Sentence conversion. | Download | |
| 2015-05-27 | CA/DC/194/99(F) |
Thanthirige Mureen Perera vs. Winifrida Nanayakkara and Another
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Declaration of title; Ejectment; Restoration of possession; Inherent power. | Section 839 of Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-25 | CA/HC/0086/2013 |
A.D. Sunil Kumara vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Sentence reduction; Fine and compensation; Rigorous imprisonment. | Section 359 of Criminal Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-25 | CA/PHC/APN/0094/2014 |
B.M. Charlet Renuka Kumari vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Revision application; Exceptional circumstances; Discretionary remedy. | Article 138 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2015-05-25 | CA/TAX/0023/2013 |
Seylan Bank PLC vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya J. | Tax assessment; Time bar; Procedural law; Retrospective effect. | Sections 106(1), 163(5)(a) of Inland Revenue Act No 10 of 2006; Articles 75, 80 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2015-05-22 | CA/DC/0320/96(F) |
D.G. Gunatileke vs. D.G. Herath Banda and Another
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Partition case; Prescription; Boundaries; Identification of land. | Download | |
| 2015-05-21 | CA/DC/0956/97(F) |
M.M. Karunathilaka and Another vs. M.M. Dingiribanda and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor J. | Ownership; Stream dislocation; Encroachment; Natural erosion. | Download | |
| 2015-05-19 | CA/HC/0097/2008 |
Abeywickrama Arachchige Basil vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Murder; Culpable homicide; Sudden fight; Exception | Section 297 of Penal Code; Section 33 of Evidence Ordinance; Section 200 of Criminal Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-19 | CA/WRT/0649/0650/2009 |
L. C. Prasanna Perera and Another vs. University of Uva Wellessa and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Recovery of possession; State land; Written authority; Legitimate expectation. | Sections 3, 5, 6, 9(1) of State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979. | Download |
| 2015-05-19 | CA/WRT/0762/2008 |
Adasuriya Mudiyanselage Rohana Bandara and Others vs. The Governor and Others
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya J. | Certiorari; Mandamus; Provincial Public Service; Exclusive writ jurisdiction. | Article 154 P (4) of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2015-05-18 | CA/DC/0203/99(F) |
Nuwara Eliya Bankers vs. R.M. Punchi Banda
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J | Partnership; Juristic person; Legal personality; Partnership liability. | Business Names Ordinance. | Download |
| 2015-05-18 | CA/HC/0131/2012 |
M. Chaminda Kumarasiri vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Grave sexual abuse; Sentencing appeal; Victim settlement; Conviction uncontested. | Sections 364(2)(e), 365(2)(a) of Penal Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-15 | CA/DC/0932/97(F) |
R.M. Seneviratne vs. D.G. Karunapala and Another
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Partition action; Investigation of title; Pedigree dispute; Daughter identification. | Section 25 of Partition Law. | Download |
| 2015-05-15 | CA/HC/0219/2012 |
Kinippuli Arachchilage Don Gunapala vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Grave sexual abuse; Uncorroborated testimony; Delusions; Acquittal. | Section 365(b) 2(b) of Penal Code; Section 283 of Criminal Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-15 | CA/HC/0090/2011 |
Nuwan Buddhika Abeysinghe vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Rape; Minimum mandatory sentence; Compensation adjustment. | Download | |
| 2015-05-14 | CA/WRT/0060/2012 |
The University of Peradeniya vs. Justice G.W. Edirisuriya and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Certiorari; Appeals Board; Missing signature; Ex-facie bad order; Quashed. | Sections 81, 83(2) of Universities Act No 16 of 1978. | Download |
| 2015-05-13 | CA/WRT/0053/2014 |
W.A. Thilakaratne vs. Amila Ranmandala and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Mandamus; Route permit; Suppression of material facts; Full disclosure | Download | |
| 2015-05-12 | CA/HC/0236/2013 |
Suriya Don Chandana Jagath Kumara vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Rape; Sentencing; Consent; Love affair; Compensation reduction. | Section 364(1) of Penal Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-12 | CA/PHC/ 0160/2003 |
W.A. Abeywardane vs. Somapala Withanage
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Primary Court; Jurisdiction; Mandatory order; Right of party. | Section 69(1) of Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979. | Download |
| 2015-05-12 | CA/WRT/0863/2010 |
U. L. Karunawathie vs. People\'s Bank and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Withholding gratuity; Natural justice; Private contract; Alternative remedy. | Download | |
| 2015-05-08 | CA/DC/0654/96(F) |
Rambukkanage Jayapala and Others vs. Gnanawathie Abeysekera and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Partition; Typographical error; Correction of shares; Inherent power. | Sections 189, 773 of Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-08 | CA/HC/0320/2012 |
Maileen Arachchige Suramya Damayanthi Perera vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Heroin; Possession and trafficking; Police evidence; Contradictions. | Sections 54 A(d), 54 A(b) of Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. | Download |
| 2015-05-08 | CA/HC/0058/2011 |
M. Sinnaiah vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Minor victim; Elopement; Consent; Consecutive/Concurrent sentences. | Section 359 of Criminal Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-08 | CA/PHC/APN/0082/2014 |
Shan Wijayalal de Silva vs. Narunna Guruge Methsiri Alexander de Silva and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J | Removal of Mayor; Writ of Certiorari; Good governance; Re-election effect. | Section 277(1) of Municipal Councils Ordinance; Section 9(3) of Local Authorities Elections Ordinance. | Download |
| 2015-05-07 | CA/PHC/APN/0013/2013 |
Satharasinghe Arachchige Don Sarath Wimalaweera vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Revision; Cheating; Fraudulent impersonation; Exceptional circumstances; Delay. | Section 403 of Penal Code; Section 174 of Criminal Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-07 | CA/RV/0262/2006 |
W. Nimalawathie vs. P.D.K. Perera and Another
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor J. | Revision; Partition decree finality; Laches; Exceptional circumstances; Damages. | Sections 48(1), 48(3), 48(7), 49, 69 of Partition Law; Section 754(2) of Civil Procedure Code; Section 66 of Primary Courts Procedure Act; Section 44 of Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2015-05-06 | CA/PHC/APN/0036/2011 |
O.I.C. Police Station Bulathsinhala and Another vs. Suduhewage Shyama Sunilani and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J | Habeas Corpus; Judicial custody; Exemplary costs; Illegal detention. | Article 141 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2015-04-30 | CA/HC/0191/2013 |
Amarasinghe Arachchilage Chandrasomasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickramasinghe J. | Grave Sexual Abuse; dock statement; burden of proof; beyond reasonable doubt; delay in complaint | Section 365 B (2) (b) of the Penal Code ; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-04-30 | CA/0210/2012 |
Rapiyal Jayaseelan Fernando Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake J. | Heroin possession; dangerous drugs; defence of alibi; fair trial; fundamental rights; re-trial | Section 54A (d) of Dangerous Drugs and Opium Ordinance No 13 of 1984 ; Section 331 (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979 ; Section 126A (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act No. 14 of 2005 ; Section 11 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-04-30 | CA/0270/2013 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs. Adigama Seelawansha Thissa Thero
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Hon. K. K. Wickramasinghe J. | State Appeal; enhancement of sentence; Grave Sexual Abuse; habitual offender; mandatory minimum sentence | Section 365 B (2) (b) of the Penal Code ; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-04-30 | CA/HC/0075/2009 |
U.C. Mihira Alias Mahathun Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Grave sexual abuse; excessive sentence; sentence reduction; rigorous imprisonment | Section 365 (B) (2) (b) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-04-29 | CA/WRT/0111/2013 |
Hemadiyage Yasawathi alias Weerasinghe Yasawathi Vs. Land Commissioner General and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PCJ (P/CA) | Writ application - writ of certiorari - writ of mandamus - Land Development Ordinance - permit holder - grant holder - nominated successor - succession to state land - nomination of successor - failure of succession - certificate of succession - devolution of land - occupation of land - delay in claiming succession - six-month requirement - death of permit holder - death of spouse - Land Commissioner - Divisional Secretary - refusal of succession claim - no basis to interfere with administrative decision - dismissal of application. | Land Development Ordinance - Sections 19(4), 19(6), 68, 72, Third Schedule Rule I. Constitution of Sri Lanka - Article 140. | Download |
| 2015-03-30 | CA/HCC/0106/2012 |
Burhan Mohomod Saibu Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Grave sexual abuse- Dock statement- Mistakes of technicality- Medical evidence | Section 365 B (2) b of the Penal Code amended by No. 22 of 1995 and No. 29 of 1998 | Download |
| 2015-03-27 | CA/WRT/0481/2011 |
Kandagamage Karunawathie and Another Vs. Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Bulathsinghala and Others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Writ of Mandamus- Permit under the Land Development Ordinance | Download | |
| 2015-03-27 | CA/HCC/0016/2013 |
Kulanthaivel Ramesh alias Vishvalingam Sasi Kumar Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Murder- Dying deposition-Dock statement- Grave and sudden provocation- Burden of proof- Subjective and Objective tests - Culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Sections 294 and 296 of the Penal Code; Sections 33 and 105 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-03-26 | CA/LA/0214/2006 |
Bank of Ceylon and Others Vs. Daliwala Gedera Padmini Seneviratne and Others
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Hon. Malini Gunaratne, J. | Amendment of pleadings- Multiplicity of actions- Grave and irremediable injustice - Guilty of laches | Section 93 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-03-25 | CA/PHC/0037/2005 |
Muththusamy Balaganeshan Vs. OIC, Police Station, Seeduwa and Another
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Jurisdiction - Appellate powers | Article 138( 1) and Article 154 P (6) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-03-25 | CA/PHC/0141/2013 |
Asan Mohamad Rizwan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Pleading guilty-Culpable homicide not amounting to murder- Intention- Knowledge- Dying depositions- Objectives of sentencing | Section 297 of the Penal Code ; Section 303 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2015-03-23 | CA/HCC/0255/2010 |
Sunil Harischandra Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC. J. | Murder- Causing hurt- Identification of the accused- Beyond reasonable doubt- Enhancement of the sentence | Sections 32,296 and 316 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-03-19 | CA/ Land Acq/0005/2013 |
Dhammika Nissanka Gunasekera Vs. The Acquiring Officer/Divisional Secretary
Greater Colombo Flood Control Project and Others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Decision of the Land Acquisition Board of Review -Market value of the property- Compensation | Section 35 of the Land Acquisition Act No. 09 of 1950 | Download |
| 2015-03-19 | CA/HCC/0231/2006 |
H. Victor and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC. J. | Murder- Causing hurt- Jury trial- Inadmissible material- Re-trial | Section 296 and 314 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-03-19 | CA/HCC/0293/2012 |
Suraveera Arachchige Kamalasiri and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Gang rape- Delay- Belated complaint- Probableness | Section 364 (2) (F) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-03-13 | CA/HCC/0220/2012 |
Sinnaiya Ganeshan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC. J. | Murder- Sudden fight- Culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Download | |
| 2015-03-13 | CA/PHC/0052/2008 |
K.M. Srimathie Vs. Provincial Secretary, Provincial Secretariat Office, Uva Paranagama and Others
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Hon. Malini Gunaratne, J. | State land - Ejection order - Utmost good faith - Suppression of a material fact | Section 5 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No.7 of 1979 (as amended) | Download |
| 2015-03-12 | CA No. 564/98(F) |
A. Wimal Abeysekera and Two Others Vs. M. A. Herath Banda and Seven Others
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Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor J | Declaration of tenancy- Locus standi- Jurisdiction- Specific remedy created by the statute | Sections 5(2) and 45(2)of the Agrarian Services Act No. 58 of 1979 ; Sections 2(1), 2(3) and 2(4) (a) the Lands Grants (Special Provisions) Act No. 43 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-03-12 | CA/HCC/0015/2012 |
Batagoda Gallage Dona Dharmarathna
Manike alias Batagoda Nahallage Dona Dharmarathna Manike Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder- Intention- Cumulative provocation - Nature of the injury | Sections 293, 294, 296 and 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-03-12 | CA/HCC/0106/2013 |
Pahanthiyage Predeep Chandana Peiris Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Possession and trafficking of heroin- Dock statement- Corroboration | Poisons,Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2015-03-12 | CA/HCC/0297/2012 |
Kolamba Arachchige Sarath and Another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Gang rape- Robbery- Unlawful assembly- Identification of the offenders-Contradictions inter se- Reasonable doubt | Section 140,146, 364 (2) and 380 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-03-12 | CA/PHC/0039/2003 |
Suppaiahdas Shanthi Wijeshwari and Others Vs. Ramasamy Meenachchi and Others
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Disputed premises -Possession - Breach of peace | Section 66 (1) (b) of the Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No.44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-03-12 | CA/PHC/0116/2014 |
Don Prabath Thilanka Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. Malini Gunaratne, J. | Possession of Heroin - Application for bail- Indictment- Existing facts | Download | |
| 2015-03-04 | CA/PHC/ 0028/2013 |
Dabagahagedera Gamaralalage Ubayaratna Vs. W.M.H. Wijithasiri, Forest Officer, The Forest Conservation Office. Thanamalwila and Others
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Hon. Malini Gunaratne, J. | Revision application- Confiscation of a vehicle- Precautions to prevent an offence being committed | Sections 20 and 40 of the Forest Ordinance No.13 of 1966 (as amended) | Download |
| 2015-03-03 | CA No.456/98 (F) |
Sri Lanka Transport Board and Others Vs. S.P.Kusumawathie and Others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Termination of services- Damages- Trial de novo - Monetary claim made against a juristic person | Download | |
| 2015-02-26 | CA/HCC/0216/2012 |
Sathasivam Chandrakanthan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Murder- Circumstantial evidence | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-02-26 | CA/PHC/0049/2014 |
T. A. Mahinda Jayarathne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Attempted murder - Evidence -Non-summary inquiry- Availability of the right of the accused to cross- examination | Sections 296 and 300 of the Penal Code; Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance; Sections 6(3) (b) and 6(5) (b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act No. 15 of 2005; Section 7(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act No. 42 of 2007 | Download |
| 2015-02-25 | CA/PHC/0068/2009 |
Leslie Kumara Kariapperuma Vs. Don Leslie Marcus Amerasinghe and Others
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Dispossession of land -Duty of the Judge to ascertain who was in possession of the disputed land as at the date of filing information under section 66 | Sections 66 and 68 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-02-24 | CA No. 1198/96 (F) |
Paniyanduwage Upaneris Silva Vs. Walahanduwa Gamage Indra
Malani (Substituted Plaintiff-Respondent) and Others
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Partition action - Prelimiary survey- The duty of the trial judge of a partition action to identify the subject matter and investigate the title of co-owners | Section 18(1) of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2015-02-24 | CA/PHC/0002/2011 |
Abdul Cader Mohammed Munsoor Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Another
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Confiscation of goods- Opportunity to show cause- Audi alteram partem | Section 14, 16(1) and section 26 of the Excise (Special Provisions) Act No.13 of 1989 as amended | Download |
| 2015-02-24 | CA/PHC/0116/2010 |
Mohomed Mansoor Mohamad Asmin Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC. J. | Revision application- further trial - Evidence excluded by the trial judge | Download | |
| 2015-02-19 | CA/PHC/ 0157/2012 |
H. G. Sujith Priyantha Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Poddala and Others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Confiscation of a vehicle -Precautionary measures to prevent the use of the vehicle for the commission of the offence- Stare decisis - Pleading guilty- Validity of the charge | Section 40 of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-02-19 | CA/PHC/0056/2014 |
P.H.L. Wijerathne Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Another
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Hon. Malini Gunaratne, J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder- Right of appeal- Revisionary jurisdiction- Exceptional circumstances - Mitigatory factors - Interests of the society | Sections 296 and 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-02-16 | CA/PHC/0274/2003 |
Dambadeniya Multi-purpose Co-operative Society Ltd and Another Vs. B.R. Somawathie and Others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Double jeopardy- Trial de novo- Shortcomings of the Complainant | Section 35( 1) (b) read with Section 35(2) of the Co -operative Employees Commission Act No.12 of 1972 | Download |
| 2015-02-13 | CA/HCC/0176/2011 |
K.D. Dilshan Tharupathi Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC. J. | Rape- Guilty plea - Implementation of the sentence from the date of the convicition | Section 359 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-02-11 | CA/HCC/0144/ 2010 |
Pattiyage Nuwanjith Thanushla Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Vijith K. Malalgoda,PC. J. | Variation of the sentence- Suspended sentence- Age of the accused and the victim | Download | |
| 2015-02-10 | CA NO. 1308/98(F) |
Meenaloshani Yohanandan (Substituted Defendant Appellant) Vs. Mrs. Selvarani Johnson (Plaintiff Respondent)
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Declaration of title to the land- Constructive trust- Conditional transfer of the land to the Plaintiff- Intention to pass the beneficial interest of the property | Section 83 of the Trust Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-02-09 | CA No.1035/98 (F) |
N.P. Jayakodi Vs. P. Fernando
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Order- Requirement to file a leave to appeal application-Procedural irregularity | Sections 754(2) and 754(5) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-01-30 | CA/HCC/0222/2005 |
Tenison Ridgway Kern Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Forgery-Suspended sentence - Infirmities in evidence-Age of the Accused- Absence of any previous convictions | Sections 456, 457 and 459 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-01-30 | CA/HCC/0046/2011 |
Wijebandarage Ilangasinghe (Deceased) and Ranbandage Sisira IIlangasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Murder-Evidence given in a former judicial proceeding- Duty cast on the accused to provide an explanation-Motive | Sections 27 and 33 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-01-30 | CA/HCC/0162/2007 |
M. Yasawathie and M. Muthunayake Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Murder-Culpable homicide not amounting to murder-Knowledge-Murderous intention | -Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance -Sections 294 and 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-01-29 | CA/PHC/0145/2012 |
R.B. Chaminda Kumara Wanninayake Vs. OIC, Galkiriyagama Police Station and Another
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Hon. K. T. Chithrasiri, J | Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal to entertain a revision application when the Provincial High Court has exercised its appellate powers | Download | |
| 2015-01-29 | CA/HCC/0300/2008 |
H.M. Anura Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Murder-Robbery-Retention of stolen goods-Section 27 recovery | -Sections 296 and 380 of the Penal Code - Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-01-29 | CA/HCC/0224/2009 |
Hewa Dewage Rathnasiri Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Murder- Muderous intention-Knowledge- Culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Section 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-01-29 | CA/PHC/0050/2013 |
Gamagedara Mudiyanselage Dickson Keerthisinghe and Another Vs. H.J.M.J Perera, Forest Officer, The Forest Conservation Office, Kebithigollewa and Another
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Hon. K. T. Chithrasiri, J | Confiscation of a vehicle- Precautionary measures-Physical control over the vehicle | Section 40 of the Forest Ordinance as amended by Act No. 65 of 2009 | Download |
| 2015-01-28 | CA/HCC/0205/2010 |
L.H.M. Chandana Dayan Bandara
Bamunukotuwa Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder-Grave and sudden provocation-Imposition of a fine | Section 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-01-28 | CA/HCC/0007/2011 |
Kopiwattegedera Jayasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Murder-Non-compliance with the provisions of section 195 (ee) of the Criminal Procedure Code- Jury option-Denial of a fair trial | Section 195 (ee) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-01-27 | CA/PHC/0217/2005 |
A. Fernando Vs. Municipal Council of Anuradhapura
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Hon. K. T. Chithrasiri, J | Writ of Certiorari- Measures taken by the Respondent to implement the law-The right of the Appellant to present his position before the correct forum at the correct time | Download | |
| 2015-01-26 | CA/PHC/0170/2005 |
M. Layanal Rose Fernando Vs. H.I. Premawathie and Others
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Hon. K. T. Chithrasiri, J | Maintainability of a Writ of Habeas Corpus - Order seeking the execution of judicial orders made in another action - Custody of a child | Download | |
| 2015-01-26 | CA/PHC/0030/2007 |
D.G. Senaratne Vs. OIC, Nagoda Police Station
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Hon. K. T. Chithrasiri, J | Duty of the Primary Court Judge to determine who was in possession of the land in dispute at the time the information was filed in Court | Sections 66 and 68 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-01-23 | CA/HCC/0077/2011 |
Kurukulasuriya Joseph Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Rape- Reduction of the sentence | Sections 364(1) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-01-22 | CA/HCC/0300/2012 |
Nishshanka Arachchige Neil Priyantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Murder-Grievous hurt- Culpable homicide not amounting to murder- Shortcomings in sentencing-Evaluation of evidence | -Sections 32, 297 and 317 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-01-22 | CA/PHC/0106/2013 |
Peoples Leasing Company Limited Vs. The Forest Officer, Officer of Forest Department, Monaragala and Others
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Hon. K. T. Chithrasiri, J | Confiscation of a vehicle-Faliure of the absolute owner to establish that he has taken all the precautionary measures to prevent the use of the vehicle to commit the alleged offence under the Forest Ordinance- Power of the absolute owner to have the control over the vehicle after it being handed over to the registered owner | Section 40 of the Forest Ordinance as amended by Act No. 65 of 2009 | Download |
| 2015-01-21 | CA/WRT/0891/2009 |
Seylan Bank PLC Vs. The Commissioner General of Labor and Others
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Writ of Certiorari- Payment of enhanced gratuity- Estoppel- Collective agreement- Legitimate expectation- Ejusdem Generis Rule | Sections 8(1) and 10 of the Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 | Download |
| 2015-01-21 | CA/HCC/0209/2012 |
Kiriwala Mudalige Chaminda Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera, J. | Possession and trafficking of Heroin- Evidence of bad character- Evidence improperly admitted | -Sections 54A(b) and 54A(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No . 17 of 1929 -Sections 54,165 and 167 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-01-21 | CA/HCC/0045/2008 |
W.A. Kamal Priyantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Murder- Contradictions-Identification of the Accused- Test of Spontaneity | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-01-20 | CA/WRT/0613/2011 |
W.D. Deepal Mendis Vs. Commissioner, Department of Housing (Western Province) and Others
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Hon. W. M. M.Malini Guneratne, J. | Orders made by the 1st Respondent- Violation of UDA Regulations- Extent of the premises | Section 18(A) of the Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 as amended by Act No.55 of 1980 and 26 of 2002 | Download |
| 2015-01-20 | CA/HCC/0203/2007 |
Ratnayake Liyanarachchilage Piyaratne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Murder-Circumstantial Evidence-Recovery made under section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance-Failure of the accused to challenge material points in cross examination- Improbability- Recent possession of stolen goods | Sections 27 and 114 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-01-16 | CA/PHC/0168/2011 |
Ambawa Thrift Credit Co-operative
Society Vs. D. M. Sumana Dasanayake and Another
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Hon. K. T. Chithrasiri, J | Non payment of a fine- Arbitral award- Serving of a jail sentence imposed due to non-payment of a fine - Power of the Magistrate to issue a Writ of Distress | Section 59 of the Co-operative Societies Act No.05 of 1972 as amended by the Act No.32 of 1982 and No. 11 of 1992 / Section 291(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-01-14 | CALA/0156/2004 |
Karunawathie Wanniarachchi Vs. Madawita Withanage Sirisena and three others.
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Hon.Deepali Wijesundera, J. and Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor,J. | Ouster clause – Jurisdiction of District Court – Declaratory action – Declaration of title – Forged deed – Fraud – Mortgage bond – State Mortgage and Investment Bank – Borrower – Person claiming through borrower – Independent title claim – Preliminary objection – Maintainability of action – Statutory mortgage – Resolution of bank – Validity of mortgage – Interpretation of ouster provisions – Declaratory relief – Civil jurisdiction – Challenge to mortgage transaction – Necessary party – Right to sue – Fraudulent transactions | State Mortgage and Investment Bank Law No. 13 of 1975, Section 50 – Civil Procedure Code, Sections 76 and 217(d) & (g). | Download |
| 2014-07-24 | CA/0606/0098 (F) |
The Associated News Papers of Ceylon Ltd and Others Vs. Brigadier L.D.S.Wijesekara
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Defamation, Libel and Damages for defamation. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-07-23 | CA/1087/0098 (F) |
D. M. Herathbanda and Others Vs. Disanayaka Bandage Muthubanda,
Ihala Halmillewa
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-07-21 | CA/1182/0098 |
C. Rita Fernando Vs. T. Patrick Fernando and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-07-21 | CA/0347/0099 (F) |
Kathri Achchig Mary Nona Vs. Karawitage Premawathie
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Hon. Sunil Rajapakse J. | Partition appeal, Interlocutory decree and Validity of deed. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-07-21 | CA/0555/0099 (F) |
A. N. Shyamalee Puspha Kumari Vs. Horathal Pedige Selena and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Appellate procedure, Preliminary objection and Mandatory provisions. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-07-18 | CA/0211/2009 |
A.S. Mumthajil Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Abatement of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-07-15 | CA/1229/0098 (F) |
Y.B.Y.K. Yapa Bandara Vs. D.G. Chandrasena and Another
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Settlement agreement, Consent settlement and Compromise. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-07-14 | CA/01215/0098 (F) |
D.V.A.L.Sulaiha Umma Vs. Hawwa Umma alias Maimoon and Another
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition decree, Partition Law and Investigation of title. | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 and Prescription Ordinance (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-07-14 | CA/1064/1996 (F) |
A.M. Nandawathie Vs. A.M. Chandradasa and Another
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Relisting of appeal and Abatement of appeal. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-07-10 | CA/0306/0098 (F) |
Vithanage Romanis and Another Vs. Mahawattage Don Sirisena
Udawatta and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition appeal, Prescription and Prescriptive title. | Prescription Ordinance (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-07-09 | CA/1086/0098 (F) |
Godawatte Liyanage Madumathi Vs. Wakwella Gamage Piyasiri and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition appeal, Interlocutory decree and Preliminary plan. | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-07-08 | CA/0293/0099 (F) |
Herath Mudiyanselage Kalubandage
Ukkubanda Vs. Kariapperuma Mudiyanselage
Kapurubandarage Herathbanda
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-07-02 | CA/0965/0098 (F) |
Kankanamge Chandana Geethapriya and Another Vs. Don Matin Edirisinghe and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Re-listing of appeal, Restoration of appeal and Reinstatement of appeal. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-06-30 | CA/1156/0098 (F) |
Wijemunige Gunapala Vs. Wijemunige Sophiya alias Sopi Hamine
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Final decree, Partition action and Partition Law. | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977. | Download |
| 2014-06-30 | CA/0441/0097 (F) |
D.J. Liyanapathirana Vs. Alexina Liyanapathirana
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition action, Partition suit and Partition Law. | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 (Sri Lanka) | Download |
| 2014-06-27 | CA/PHC/APN/0054/2014 |
S.T. Champa Chamali Vs. OIC and Another
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Hon. Sunil Rajapakse J. | Revision Application Dismissal. | Download | |
| 2014-06-27 | CA/WRT/0326/2011 |
Thissa Attanayake Vs. Commissioner General of Election and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus and Judicial Review of Election Results. | Local Authorities Elections Ordinance No. 53 of 1946. | Download |
| 2014-06-26 | CA/0978/0098 (F) |
Upali Seneviratna Kalansuriya Vs.
S. R. Sulthan
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Appeal against District Court judgment. | Download | |
| 2014-06-26 | CA/0170/2009 |
Kimnasamy Navasivam Thever Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Murder, Culpable homicide not amounting to murder and Attempted murder. | Penal Code – Section 296 (Murder) and Penal Code – Section 297 (Culpable homicide not amounting to murder). | Download |
| 2014-06-26 | CA/PHC/APN/0155/2012 |
Kuruwita Pradeshiya Sabha Vs. Divisional Secretary
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-06-26 | CA/WRT/0749/2010 |
Ranjth Ananda de Alwis Gunasekera
\'Sekera\' Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Withdrawal of application. | Download | |
| 2014-06-25 | CA/0078/0083/2005 |
Alagiyawanne Mohottalage Nalaka Pushpa Kumara and Others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Criminal Appeal, Armed robbery and Conspiracy to commit robbery. | Download | |
| 2014-06-25 | CA/0010/2013 |
Kehelmala Ralalage Asanka Premakumara and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder. | Section 297 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-06-25 | CA/0049/2013 |
Hettiaratchchi Gamage Saman Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Rape, Sexual offence and Identification of accused. | Penal Code (Sri Lanka) Section 364 – Rape. | Download |
| 2014-06-23 | CA/PHC/APN/0185/2013 |
Damayanthi Siwarasa Vs. OIC and Another
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Bail Application. | Download | |
| 2014-06-20 | CA/0141/2006 |
Liyana Mendis Gunadasa and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Murder Charge / Acquittal, Criminal Appeal and Sentence Reduction. | Penal Code (Sri Lanka) Act No. 2 of 1883 and Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2014-06-20 | CA/PHC/APN/0036/0007 |
W. A. Gunawardhana Vs. K B Vidanalage Dammika Namal
Muthugala and Others
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Demolition order and Unauthorized construction. | Section 28(3) of the Urban Development Authority Act and Section 28A(3) of the Urban Development Authority Act. | Download |
| 2014-06-20 | CA/WRT/0618/2011 |
Abdul Azeez Mohomad Thaj Vs. S.M.D.C. Samarasekara and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Writ of Certiorari and Judicial review. | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000. | Download |
| 2014-06-19 | CA/0095/2011 |
S. A. R. S. Dissanayake alias Gaminige Kolla and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Attempted Murder, Circumstantial Evidence and Direct Evidence. | Penal Code (Sri Lanka) Act No. 2 of 1883. | Download |
| 2014-06-19 | CA/PHC/0037/2009 |
Mala Damayanthi Vs. W. Rani Gunawardana and Others
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Hon. Sunil Rajapakse J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-06-19 | CA/0188/2003 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka Vs. Saman Upulsena
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake J | Benefit of the doubt, Reasonable doubt and Criminal appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-06-18 | CA/LA/0240/2002 |
N.R.Moahn of Nagalingams and Another Vs. V.R. Saundarajan and Others
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake J | Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-06-17 | CA/0065/1998 (F) |
Karunamuni Samson De Silva Vs. Sandaradura lndralath and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Substitution of parties, Deceased parties and Legal representatives. | Download | |
| 2014-06-17 | CA/MC/RV/0010/2014 |
M. Subhashini Silva Vs. Officer -In- Charge and Another
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake J | Recall of warrant, Arrest warrant and Foreign travel prohibition. | Download | |
| 2014-06-16 | CA/1172/0098 (F) |
K. K. Karunadasa Vs. Dhanwathie Subasinghe and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Appeal against District Court judgment. | Download | |
| 2014-06-16 | CA/0254/0098 (F) |
Kendala Vidanapatiranage Wimalaseeli
Sitinamaluawa Vs. Wilbert Weerasnghe
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| 2014-06-11 | CA/1194/2000 (F) |
Ahamed Lebbe Abuhaneefa Vs. Mohammed Ashraff
Mohammed Aswer
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Setting aside ex parte decree, Application to vacate decree and Mandatory time limit. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-06-11 | CA/0072/0097 (F) |
P D Nimal Dharmasiri Vs. W A Simion Peiris
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Declaration of title, Ejectment and Ownership of land. | Land Grants (Special Provisions) Act, No. 43 of 1979. | Download |
| 2014-06-11 | CA/WRT/0139/2014 |
A. W. Manjula Manori Gunawardena Vs. Ranjith Chandrasekera and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Ultra Vires Administrative Action and Illegal Transfer of Public Officer. | Constitution of Sri Lanka Article 58(1). | Download |
| 2014-06-11 | CA/WRT/0451/2010 |
Patirage Dayaratne Perera Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Withdrawal of Petition. | Download | |
| 2014-06-11 | CA/WRT/0641/2009 |
Cpt. K.G. Titus Vs. Secretary,
PETITIONER
Ministry of Defence and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Court of Inquiry, Military Police investigation and Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force. | Download | |
| 2014-06-10 | CA/0137/0098 (F) |
A. V.M. Mangalika Abayagunasekera Vs. Anestus Perera alias Saman Perera and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Revocation of deed, Null and void and Mortgage. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-06-10 | CA/0169/0099 (F) |
Wawulanbokka Acharige Nimal Vs. Multi Purpose Co-operative Society
Limited
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Court Commissioner\'s plan Commissioner\'s report Amendment of plaint. | Evidence Ordinance (Sri Lanka) and Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-06-10 | CA/0908/0097 (F) |
Thalpawela Vidana Kankanamge Charis Vs. Balamanage Cyril Wimalaratne and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Abatement of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-06-10 | CA/0251/2010 |
Dunusinghe Devage Keerthiratne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Burden of Proving Insanity, Mens Rea and Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt. | Penal Code (Sri Lanka) Act No. 2 of 1883 | Download |
| 2014-06-09 | CA/0641/0098 (F) |
Rathna Hettiarachchi Vs. M.K. Saimon Fernando
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Recovery of debt and Money claim. | Download | |
| 2014-06-06 | CA/1297/0098 (F) |
Sanath Wasantha Edirisingha Vs. Miyanawathuralhala Gamage Sumathipala and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Decree, Execution of decree and Reliefs prayed for. | Download | |
| 2014-06-06 | CA/1313/0000 (F) |
S.M.D. Seetha Nubur Vs. W. Nubur
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Abatement of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-06-06 | CA/396A/0098 (F) & CA/396B/0098 (F) |
A.M.Nawaratne Amarakoon and Others Vs. Sita Hapuarachchi
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Purchase-money resulting trust, Consideration and Beneficial interest. | Trusts Ordinance (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-06-06 | CA/WRT/0001/2008 |
Kalawila Pathirage Janaka Chandana Vs. Commissioner General of Examinations and Another
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Writ of Mandamus, Writ jurisdiction and Public law remedy. | Public Examinations Act No. 25 of 1968 (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-06-06 | CA/WRT/0081/2010 |
Ceylon Electricity Board Vs. Hon Athauda Seneviratne and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Writ of Certiorari, Judicial review and Industrial dispute. | Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950 (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-06-06 | CA/WRT/0091/2014 |
Osmond Chandrapala Manawadu Vs. D. G. M. V. Hapuarachchi and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Withdrawal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-06-06 | CA/WRT/0121/2014 |
Indika Prasanna Kumara Koralage Vs. Mahinda Deshapriya and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-06-05 | CA/0739/0098 (F) |
H.M.K. Herath Vs. Kanagarathnam Ananda Raja and Another
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Declaration of title, Rei vindicatio action and Vindicatory action. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka) and Land Development Ordinance (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-06-05 | CA/0213/2013 |
Dinesh Lakmal Fonseka Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-06-05 | CA/PHC/0137/2009 |
Nathavitharanagalage
Nandana and Another Vs. Pradeshiya Sabha
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Writ jurisdiction and Writ of certiorari. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Article 140. | Download |
| 2014-06-05 | CA/WRT/0313/2006 |
A. Kodikara Vs. The Colombo Municipal Council and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Settlement, Terms of Settlement and Withdrawal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-06-04 | CA/0262/2012 |
Arasa Marakkalage Milton Galahitiya Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Rape of a minor below 16 years and Statutory rape. | Section 364(2) of the Penal Code and Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995. | Download |
| 2014-06-04 | CA/WRT/0110/2012 |
Smithkline Becham (Pvt.) Limited Vs. Dr. Neville Goonewardena and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ Jurisdiction, Writ of Certiorari and Writ of Prohibition. | Customs Ordinance (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-06-03 | CA/0099/2012 |
R.W. Rupasinghe Amarabandu Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Service of indictment, Plea of not guilty and Jury trial. | Code of Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, No. 11 of 1988. | Download |
| 2014-06-03 | CA/1190/0099 (F) |
D.G Kularatne Vs. Wajira Shirani Gunawardene
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Erroneous submission, Occupation by third parties and Non-parties to the action. | Download | |
| 2014-06-03 | CA/PHC/APN/0050/2014 |
Kandambige Somawathie Vs. Honourable Attorney General and Another
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Refusal of Notice. | Download | |
| 2014-06-03 | CA/PHC/APN/0124/2013 |
Wickramasinghe Mary Reeeta Airangani Perera and Another Vs. Wisidagamage Don Suresh
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Revision application, Bail application and Refusal of bail. | Section 45(c) of the Immigration and Emigration Act. | Download |
| 2014-06-03 | CA/PHC/APN/0125/2013 |
Thennahandi Chalani Anuruddhika Silva Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Another
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Revision application, Revisionary jurisdiction and Bail. | Section 45(c) Immigration and Emigration Act. | Download |
| 2014-06-03 | CA/PHC/APN/0126/2013 |
Burger Mary Pushpam Nirmalee Pieris Vs. Officer-in-Charge and Others
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Revision application, Bail application and Refusal of bail by High Court. | Immigration and Emigration Act No. 20 of 1948 (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-06-02 | CA/PHC/0186/2004 |
C.M. Nandawathie Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Application for Withdrawal. | Download | |
| 2014-05-30 | CA/0278/2012 |
Kannaiya Kangarathnam Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Termination of Proceedings. | Download | |
| 2014-05-30 | CA/0021/0022/2009 |
Kodituwakkulage Pradeep
Samantha and Another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Murder, Indictment and Conviction. | Download | |
| 2014-05-30 | CA/0041/2012 |
R. M. S. Priyantha Rathnayake Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder. | Download | |
| 2014-05-30 | CA/PHC/0018/2014 |
Arumahandi Padma Kalyani I Silva Vs. Officer-in-Charge and Another
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Termination of Proceedings. | Download | |
| 2014-05-30 | CA/REM/0002/2013 |
Colombo Commercial Fertilizers Ltd Vs. Motor Vessel \"SCI Mumbai\" and Another
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-05-30 | CA/WRT/0177/2010 |
Kahapola Arachchige Prabath and Others Vs. Urban Council Kesbewa and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Abuse of executive power, Equality before the law and Natural justice. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-05-30 | CA/WRT/0381/2012 |
A.H.M. Mahsoof and Others Vs. K.V. Sirisena and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus and Judicial review. | Download | |
| 2014-05-30 | CA/WRT/0805/2009 |
Basnahira Palatha Magee Pravahana
Adhikaariye Widhayake Niladhaarennge
Sangamaya Vs. National Transport Commission and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition and Judicial review. | National Transport Commission Act, No. 37 of 1991. | Download |
| 2014-05-29 | CA/0084/0098 (F) |
E. A. Edwin Vs. E. A. Dona Babynona and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition action, Partition decree and Interlocutory decree. | Download | |
| 2014-05-29 | CA/0007/2010 |
Aliyar Iqubal Vs. Hon. Attorney-General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder. | Penal Code (Sri Lanka) and Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2014-05-29 | CA/WRT/0007/2012 |
Asilin Hewavitharana and Others Vs. The Minister of Lands &
Land Development and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus and Writ of Prohibition. | Land Development Ordinance, No. 19 of 1935. | Download |
| 2014-05-27 | CA/1118/0098 (F) |
Piyasena Samarasinghe Gunawardena Vs. Simon Samarasinghe Hunawardena and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition suit and Withdrawal of appeal. | Prescription Ordinance. | Download |
| 2014-05-27 | CA/0047/2009 |
Samarasinghe Kankanamalage Sirisena Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Credibility of witnesses, Appellate review and Conviction affirmed. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-05-27 | CA/PHC/0088/2012, CA/PHC/0089/2012, CA/PHC/0136/2012 |
W. A. R. C. Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | National security, Emergency Regulations and Lapse of Emergency Regulations. | Prevention of Terrorism (Detainees and Remandees) Regulations No. 4 of 2011. | Download |
| 2014-05-26 | CA/0261/2009 |
Maduwala Gedara Premadasa Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Penal Code, Section 365(2)(b) and Conviction. | Penal Code (Sri Lanka) and Evidence Ordinance (Sri Lanka) | Download |
| 2014-05-26 | CA/PHC/0004/2014 |
Kaluperuma Kelum Dushmantha de Silva Vs. Ratnasiri Silva Kaluperuma and Another
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Revision application, Bail pending appeal and Refusal of bail. | Penal Code (Sri Lanka) and Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2014-05-23 | CA/1095/2000 (F) |
Meepage Athar Premathilake Vs. Seylan Bank Ltd
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Evaluation of evidence. | Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2014-05-23 | CA/WRT/0022/2012 |
M. M. Chandralatha Munasinghe Vs. E.M. Gunasekera and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus and Writ of Prohibition. | Constitution of Sri Lanka Article 156(1). | Download |
| 2014-05-23 | CA/WRT/0122/2014 |
K.K.M Sirimawathi Vs. Divisional Secretary and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-05-23 | CA/WRT/0621/0009 |
Weerasingha Mudiyanselage Ariyawansa Bandara Vs. Hearath A. Kularatna and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Judicial review, Interdiction and Charge sheet. | Download | |
| 2014-05-22 | CA/0013/2000 (F) |
Maththamagoda Pagngnasekare Thero
Viharadhipathi and Others Vs. Hinguralakande Pagngnaloka Thero,
Viharadhipathi
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-05-22 | CA/WRT/0021/2014 |
Kaalanchiyalage Lily Nona and Others Vs. Janaka Bandara Tennekoon and Others
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake J | Writ of Certiorari, Judicial review and Land acquisition. | Download | |
| 2014-05-16 | CA/WRT/0344/2011 |
Bartleet Produce Marketting (Pvt.) Ltd Vs. V.B.P.K. Weerasinghe and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Commissioner General of Labour and Termination of Employment. | Download | |
| 2014-05-13 | CA/0960/2000 (F) |
Kuruppu Appuhamillage Premawathie
Kuruppu Vs. Kuruppu Appuhamillage Navaratna and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Recovery of possession. | Download | |
| 2014-05-13 | CA/0098/2010 |
M. Don Hemantha Kumara Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Admissibility of confession, Burden of proof and Beyond reasonable doubt. | Download | |
| 2014-05-13 | CA/0143/2012 |
B. Kumarasiri Fernando Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder. | Download | |
| 2014-05-13 | CA/WRT/0315/2012 |
Jayasuriya Hewage Cyril Padmasiri Vs. Hon. Maithripala Sirisena and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Public interest litigation. | Download | |
| 2014-05-13 | CA/WRT/0675/2010 |
Jessie Augustine Bandara Vs. J.M.C. Priyadharshani
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | State land recovery, Recovery of possession and Unauthorized occupation. | Download | |
| 2014-05-12 | CA/PHC/APN/0072/2013 |
Thuwan Siththi Jesima Vs. Officer-in-Charge and Another
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Exceptional circumstances and Pre-trial detention. | Bail Act, No. 30 of 1997 and Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2014-05-12 | CA/PHC/0073/2013 |
Thuwan Siththi Jesima Vs. Officer-in-Charge and Another
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Delay in filing charge sheet, Delay in prosecution and Uncharged suspect. | Download | |
| 2014-05-12 | CA/WRT/0336/2012 |
Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC Vs. Hon. Maithripala Sirisena and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Section 35(1) (a) of the NATA Act. | Download | |
| 2014-05-09 | CA/0238/0099 (F) |
H.D. Gamini Jayalal Moragoda Vs. S.D. Mallika Jayasundara
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera, J | Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-05-09 | CA/1169/0099 (F) |
Segu Mustapakaldin Vs. Nallamuttu Welu
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera, J | Abatement of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-05-09 | CA/0939/2000 (F) |
T. A. Amarawansa Vs. Mahamendhisge Ernas Mendhis
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-05-08 | CA/0546/0098 (F) |
A. G.Malini Somalatha and Another Vs. M.Ransa and Another
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Burden of proof in establishing title. | Download | |
| 2014-05-08 | CA/0822/0099 (F) |
Naluge Hinni Appu
Denagamage Madduhamu Vs. Witharanapathiranage Podihami
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera, J | Abatement of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-05-08 | CA/PHC/0167/2003 |
Upasena Wijepala Gunasekara Vs. Richard Peruma Arachchi and Others
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Hon. Sunil Rajapakse J. | Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-05-07 | CA/0907/0099 (F) |
Miss L.U.C.Kuruppu Vs. S. Jayaratne
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera, J | Rei vindicatio action (action for declaration of title and ejectment). | Download | |
| 2014-05-06 | CA/0842/0099 (F) |
T. Piyasena Vs. Dolage Ralage Dingiri Mahattaya and Another
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera, J | Recovery of possession. | Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2014-05-06 | CA/WRT/0100/2014 |
I.D.M.G.Kusumsiri Thilakerathne and Others Vs. Road Development Authority and Others
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-05-06 | CA/WRT/0173/2012 |
Kemapala Nagodawithana Vs. Lalinda Gamage and Others
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Termination of Proceedings. | Download | |
| 2014-05-06 | CA/WRT/0585/2010 |
E.M.M.B. Ekanayake Vs. Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus and Judicial review. | Download | |
| 2014-05-05 | CA/1094/2000 (F) |
CIC Fertilizers (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Shantha Paranamana and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Money recovery action, Action for recovery of debt and District Court action. | Download | |
| 2014-05-05 | CA/1174/2000 (F) |
Waduvidanalage Podi Hamine Vs. Adhikari Mudiyanselage Mudalihamy and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Deed declared null and void. | Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka and Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2014-05-05 | CA/0883/0000 (F) |
Ashok Lekhraj Ganwani Vs. L.M. Ganwani and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-05-05 | CA/PHC/0001/2008 |
Opatha Kankanamage Sumanasiri Vs. Thommaya Hakuru Nandawathie
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Hon. Sunil Rajapakse J. | Breach of the peace and Primary Court jurisdiction. | Primary Courts Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979. | Download |
| 2014-05-05 | CA/WRT/0293/2013 |
S.K. Thotagamuwage Vs. Sri Lanka Tourism Development
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Certiorari, Judicial review and Interim relief. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Article 140. | Download |
| 2014-05-02 | CA/1285/0099 (F) |
T.A.P.Fernando Vs. Thewarasige Madurawathi
Fernando
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera, J | Recovery of money. | Prescription Ordinance. | Download |
| 2014-04-30 | CA/1088/2000 (F) |
Herath Banda Vs. R.M. Upatissa Bandara
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Admissibility of evidence and Proof of claim. | Download | |
| 2014-04-30 | CA/0012/2011 |
Ratnasekera Acharige Pradeep
Nishantha Ratnasekera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Proof beyond reasonable doubt. | Download | |
| 2014-04-30 | CA/WRT/0414/2013 |
Adam Bawa Mohamadu Sajahan Vs. M M Wijenayake and Others
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-04-29 | CA/0004/2012 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Piyasena Vs. Divisional Secretary and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Mandamus, Compelling performance of statutory duty and Discretionary remedy. | State Lands Ordinance (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-04-29 | CA/BRA/0001/2005 |
Lyceum International School (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Termination of Proceedings. | Download | |
| 2014-04-29 | CA/1240/2000 (F) |
Chandralatha Sooriya Arachchi Vs. Nirmali Srimathi Ranasinghe
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Bona fide purchaser, Conditional transfer and Right of re-purchase. | Download | |
| 2014-04-29 | CA/1068/0098 (F) |
W. Missilin Vs. W. D. Wilbert Appuhamy and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition action and Partition decree. | Download | |
| 2014-04-29 | CA/0540/0099 |
Ven. Baragedara Piyatissa Thero Vs. H. Noihami and Another
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera, J | Abatement of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-04-29 | CA/1015/0093 (F) |
Jayakodi Arachchige Ran -Naide Vs. Jayakodi Arachchige Priyanka
Wimalasooriya
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Maintainability of appeal. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-04-29 | CA/0028/2013 |
P.A. Chandana Anura Gunawardena Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-04-28 | CA/WRT/0093/2014 |
Aslam Othman and Others Vs. The Colombo Municipal Council and Others
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Jurisdiction of Court, Lack of jurisdiction to decide title/possession and Parallel civil proceedings. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-04-28 | CA/0105/0098 (F) |
Ceylinco Securities and Financial Services
Limited Vs. Yohan Laksiri Punchihewa
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Dismissal in absence of parties and Non-appearance of plaintiff. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-04-28 | CA/0551/0096 |
Kevitiyagala Vitanage Maheepala Vs. Kevitiyagala Vitanage Pedrick Singho and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Rejection of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-04-28 | CA/0434/2000 (F) |
Kariyawasam Thawalama Gamage
Chandrapala Wijewardena Vs. U. A. Ratnapala and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Partition action. | Download | |
| 2014-04-28 | CA/PHC/0101/0009 |
M.A.G Munasingha Vs. Chairman
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Recovery proceedings. | Download | |
| 2014-04-04 | CA/0205/2008 |
Iddagodage Sarath Kumara Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sarath De Abrew J. | Criminal appeal, Conviction and Appeal dismissed. | Download | |
| 2014-04-04 | CA/0234/2005 |
Suppaiya Rajendran Vs. The Hon Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake J | Benefit of doubt to accused, Misdirection by trial judge and Appellate interference with findings of fact. | Download | |
| 2014-04-04 | CA/WRT/0344/2013 |
Lool badduwa Waduge Chaturanga Madushan Vs. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Withdrawal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-04-04 | CA/WRT/0368/0013 |
Awaradeniyage Suranga Viraj Mutukumarana Vs. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Withdrawal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-04-04 | CA/0505/1998 (F) |
Rajapakshe Liyanage Ariyawathi
Maha Agare Vs. Elibichchi Pathiranalage Kusumawathi
Maha Agare
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Declaration of title and Allocation of shares. | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977. | Download |
| 2014-04-04 | CA/0013/2008 |
Agampodi Dewa Nandana Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Amendment of indictment and Trial in absentia. | Download | |
| 2014-04-04 | CA/0105/2011 |
Dikelle Gamaralalage Sarath
Walpola Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Proof beyond reasonable doubt. | Download | |
| 2014-04-04 | CA/WRT/0198/2013 |
W.M Gunathilake and Others Vs. Geological Survey & Mines Bureau and Others
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Withdrawal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-04-04 | CA/WRT/0203/2012 |
M.H. Ananda Jayadeva and Others Vs. Divisional Secretary and Another
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Terminating Proceedings. | Download | |
| 2014-04-04 | CA/WRT/0342/2009 |
Serasinghe Jayakody Arachchilage Laksman
Kumarasiri Jayakody and Another vs. Divisional Secretary and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Certiorari application, Judicial review and Administrative decision. | Download | |
| 2014-04-03 | CA/0097/0098/2011 |
Dissanayake
Mudiyanselage Sugath
Nanda alias Bandu and Another Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Conviction, Appeal dismissed and High Court conviction. | Download | |
| 2014-04-03 | CA/0896/0099 (F) |
D.G.Jayatillake Vs. D.G.S.Piyaratne and Others, D.G.K.C.Wimalaratne and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Devolution of title and Chain of title. | Download | |
| 2014-04-03 | CA/0318/0098 (F) |
Kalutarage Gunasoma Dharmasiri Fernando Vs. Kalutarage Srimathi Chandralatha Fernando
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Amicable settlement, Consent of parties, Partition action and Partition decree. | Download | |
| 2014-04-03 | CA/0684/0098 (F) |
K. Gunarath Manike
“Yamuna” Vs. K.A. Abeyrathne
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Constructive trust, Loan transaction and Security for a loan. | Download | |
| 2014-04-03 | CA/0302/0000 (F) |
Kulatungamudiyanselage Sarana Seelawathie Vs. Seemasahitha Kurunegala Uthura and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Terms of settlement, Settlement agreement and Payment of compensation. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-04-03 | CA/0662/0098 (F) |
Anton Thennakoon Basnayake Nilame Vs. N. J. Premasiri and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Abating the Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-04-03 | CA/0881/0098 (F) |
Haduwalage Somarathne Vs. Haduwalage Kiritheris
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-04-03 | CA/0014/2010 |
Kapuruhamige Manel Samaranayake and Another Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Burden of proof, Proof beyond reasonable doubt and Eyewitness evidence. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 and Penal Code. | Download |
| 2014-04-02 | CA/WRT/0082/2014 |
Martinus C. Perera & Son (Private) Ltd Vs. N.C.J. Bertaram
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | WIthdrawal of application. | Download | |
| 2014-04-02 | CA/0307/0098 (F) |
P.A. Simmiyon Appuhami Vs. Gunawathi Rajapakshe
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Abating the Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-04-02 | CA/1088/0098 (F) |
G. Muthumala Vs. W.K. Leelarathna
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Abating the Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-04-02 | CA/0154/2008 |
Lakshman Jinadasa Vs. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Identification evidence and Eyewitness testimony. | Download | |
| 2014-04-01 | CA/0924/2000 |
Samson Canicious Ekanayake Vs. Thuse Perera Liyanaralalage Bertrum Hilari Perera and Others, Dona Clarence Liliyan Ekanayake and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-04-01 | CA/0980/0098 (F) |
K.M. Dissanayake Vs. H.M. Anulawathie Kumarihamy and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Setting aside Proceedings and Allowance of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-04-01 | CA/1154/2000 (F) |
Balasuriya Arachchilage Podimenike Vs. Kuruppuge Dharmathilake and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Partition action, Partition of land and Partition decree. | Download | |
| 2014-04-01 | CA/1308/2000 (F) |
R. Chaly Fernando Vs. Omantage Kustan Fernando
and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-04-01 | CA/PHC/APN/0077/2013 |
Ramasami Arunasalam Gomare Watta Vs. Officer in charge and Others
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Withdrawal of revision application. | Download | |
| 2014-04-01 | CA/PHC/0138/2013 |
Road Passengers Transport Authority Central Province Vs. B.M. Upul Senarath Bandara
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Rejection of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-04-01 | CA/PHC/0143/2013 |
Selabdeen Mohomed Kaleel Vs. Mohobdeen Thambi Thaleel
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Rejection of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-03-31 | CA/1186/0098 (F) |
Hikkaduwa Vidanaralalage Nelson Dias Vs. Rexi Mangalika Epaliyana and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Possession adverse to the owner, Partition action and Partition decree. | Download | |
| 2014-03-31 | CA/1279/2000 (F) |
H. M. Siriwardana Vs. Rajapaksa Watte Vidanalage Baba Nona
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Declaration of title, Action for declaration of ownership and Land dispute. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka) and Evidence Ordinance (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-03-31 | CA/0078/0079/2010 |
Hapuarachchige Nihal Sisira Kumara Karunaratne Vs. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Mitigation of sentence, Variation of sentence and Suspended sentence. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-03-31 | CA/PHC/APN/0039/2014 |
Lal Wickramasinghe Vs. Hon. the Attorney General and Others
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Natural justice and Procedural fairness. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 (Sri Lanka) and Constitution of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-03-31 | CA/PHC/APN/0097/2013 |
Gamage Sumithra Vs. Officer-In-Charge and Others
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Revision application and Bail pending trial. | Download | |
| 2014-03-31 | CA/WRT/0057/2012 |
M. D. Sanjaya Asanka Somasiri and Others Vs. Commissioner General of Agrarian
Development and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Certiorari, Judicial review and Agrarian dispute. | Agrarian Development Act, No. 46 of 2000. | Download |
| 2014-03-28 | CA/0099/2000 (F) |
Kiriwandala Dewage Sectus Vs. W.L. C. Chandararathne and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Appeal dismissed, Dismissed without costs and Termination of appeal. | Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-03-28 | CA/PHC/0206/2007 |
Galliyadde Gedara Bodipala Vs. G.G. Chandrawathi
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-03-28 | CA/WRT/0560/2007 |
Ultra Tech Ceylinco (Pvt.) Limited Vs. Sarath Jayathillake and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Writ of Certiorari, Judicial review and Customs inquiry. | Download | |
| 2014-03-28 | CA/WRT/0845/2009 |
W. Ranjith Weerakkody Vs. National Gem and Jewellery Authority and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-03-27 | CA/1251/0098 (F) |
Dolamulla Korala Kankanamge Leela Yasawathie Vs. Kimbiya Thalahitiyage Nicholas Ranasinghe and 10 Others, Kimbiya Thalahitiyage Chamila Niroshani
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Appeal Abated and Failure to Substitute. | Download | |
| 2014-03-27 | CA/PHC/APN/0104/0013 |
Suppaiya Siva Kumara Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Impugned order and Order set aside. | Bail Act, No. 30 of 1997 and Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2014-03-27 | CA/PHC/0076/2008 |
Kapila Jayalal Assala Arachchi Vs. M.D. Chithrangani Damayanthi Priyawardena
Suriyagoda
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Appeal proceedings terminated, Consent order and Settlement between parties. | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 and Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-03-27 | CA/PHC/0123/2004 |
Sunil Rideevita Vs. Simon Udawatta alias Punchi Mahathmaya and Others, Sirisena Udawatta and Others
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Refusal of re-listing the application. | Download | |
| 2014-03-27 | CA/WRT/0016/2012 |
Henry Shanthikumar David and Another Vs. Director General of Customs and 4 Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus and Writ of Certiorari. | Download | |
| 2014-03-27 | CA/WRT/0622/2010 |
Nadarajah Kumarasivam and Others Vs. W. Karunajeewa and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Mandamus, Judicial review and Writ jurisdiction. | Download | |
| 2014-03-26 | CA/1217/0099 (F) |
T.M.Premawardena Vs. Nimal Abeysuriya and Another
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Hon. H.N.J .Perera J. | Withdrawal of appeal, Settlement and Amicable settlement. | Download | |
| 2014-03-26 | CA/0574/0099 (F) |
S.R.B.M. Rajakaruna Vs. Y.M. Jayathuhami and Another
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Abatement of appeal. | Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-03-25 | CA/0334/1998 (F) |
Welathanthrige William Bothegu Vs. Welathanthrige Pedrik Bothegu and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Abatement of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-03-25 | CA/0036/2012 |
S. Sunil Vs. Attorney General
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-03-25 | CA/PHC/APN/0095/2013 |
Sujatha Nimali Thilakahetti Vs. Officer in Charge and Another
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Revision application, Bail application, Refusal of bail by High Court, Remand period exceeding statutory limit, Illegal/extended remand, Magistrate’s power to grant bail, Cash bail, Surety bail, Conditions of bail, Passport impounding, Travel restriction, and Immigration and Emigration notification. | Bail Act No. 30 of 1997 (Sri Lanka) and Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-03-25 | CA/PHC/0118/2013 |
Mastiyage Don Sumathipala Gunathilake Vs. A.M. Arsh
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Rejection of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-03-24 | CA/0008/2000 (F) |
Sapu Arachchilage Ariyaratna Vs. Kariyawasam Idipolage Leelawathie
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Declaration of title, Land ownership and Title to land. | Download | |
| 2014-03-24 | CA/00957/2000 (F) |
K. Irawathi Vs. S. Anil Priyantha
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition Action. | Download | |
| 2014-03-24 | CA/0771/1998 (F) |
P. Dingirihami Vs. S.A. Sirisena and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Appeal allowed, Retrial ordered and Judgment set aside. | Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-03-24 | CA/0369/2000 (F) |
L.Chandra Malini Wijessinghe Vs. J.K Wimalawathie
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Appeal dismissal and Appellant absent and unrepresented | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-03-24 | CA/1307/0099 (F) |
Katuwawalage Dona Premawathie Gunewardene and Others Vs. Padukkage Don Deshabandu Gunawardena and Others
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Dismissal and Withdrawal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-03-24 | CA/0197/2008 |
Don Simon Siganeththi Vs. Director General
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Uncorroborated testimony, Credibility of witness and Benefit of the doubt. | Download | |
| 2014-03-21 | CA/0071/0098 (F) |
Keangnam Enterprises Ltd Vs. Milton Fernando of Korralegedara and Another
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Continuation of appeal, Settlement between parties and Compromise settlement. | Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-03-21 | CA/WRT/0396/2011 |
DA Vinci B.S.D Engineering construction and
Investments (Private) Limited and Another Vs. Siripala Gamlath Arachchi and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Terminating Proceedings. | Download | |
| 2014-03-20 | CA/0581/0099 (F) |
People\'s Bank Vs. Wickramasinghe Mudiyanselage Bissomenike and Others
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Abatement of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-03-19 | CA/0996/0098 (F) |
Victor Ariyaratnam Chinniah and Another Vs. Manage Jinasena
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Rei vindicatio, Vindicatory action and Declaration of title. | Download | |
| 2014-03-19 | CA/0117/0098 (F) |
Gamini Mallikarachchi Vs. Gallage Dayawanthi Jayatissa
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition action, Partition suit and Corpus of the action. | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 (Sri Lanka) and Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-03-19 | CA/0549/0098 (F) |
Bulathsinhalage Harischandra Wasantha
Cooray Vs. Bulathsinhalage Edwin Cooray
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Revocation of Gift and Gross Ingratitude. | Download | |
| 2014-03-18 | CA/0790/0099 (F) |
Leader Publication PVT, Ltd Vs. Ronnie Peirs
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Judgment entered upon default, Vacation of ex parte judgment and Service of summons. | Download | |
| 2014-03-18 | CA/PHC/0086/2005 |
L.M.U.I. Silva Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-03-17 | CA/0418/2000 (F) |
Mahinda Seneviratne and Another Vs. D. M. Kumarasinghe
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Summary procedure, Statement of objections and Leave to appear and defend. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-03-14 | CA/0205/2012 |
Geoffrey Alagratnam and Others Vs. MP Rishard Bathiudeen
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Terminating Proceedings. | Download | |
| 2014-03-14 | CA/0135/2011 |
Nanayakkara Vithanage Padmasiri Vs. The Hon Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake J | Non-jury trial, Election for jury trial and Service of indictment. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-03-13 | CA/1248/0098 (F) |
Magedara Gamage Dharmawathie Vs. Magedara Gamage Chandrasena and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition action and Partition decree. | Download | |
| 2014-03-13 | CA/PHC/0085/2012 |
Mohomed Safayar Mohomed
Budumutthawa Vs. Wanninayake Mudiyanselage Chandana
Kumara Wanninayake
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-03-12 | CA/1314/2000 (F) |
Guruge Ajith Fernando Vs. Meragngnage Padmasiri Bandula Vijitha
Salgadu
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Petition of appeal, Grounds of appeal and Evaluation of evidence. | Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka and Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2014-03-12 | CA/WRT/0005/2014 |
Pioneer Insurance Brokers {Pvt.} Ltd Vs. Insurance Board of Sri Lanka and Another
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus and Interim relief. | Regulation of Insurance Industry Act, No. 43 of 2000. | Download |
| 2014-03-11 | CA/0124/2008 |
Walpitagamage Gunathilaka Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Credibility of witness, Reasonable doubt and Evaluation of evidence. | Download | |
| 2014-03-11 | CA/0015/2011 |
Molligoda Liyanaarachchilage
Sarathchandra Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder and Grave and sudden provocation. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-03-10 | CA/0830/0098 (F) |
K.P.Sumanawathie Vs. Nilenti Sirisena , H. N .Ariyadasa and Another
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Rei Vindicatio Action, Burden of Proof and Adverse Possession. | Download | |
| 2014-03-10 | CA/0879/0098 (F) |
W. Francis Perera Vs. Dewara Kottage Premawathi
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition action, Appeal against partition decree and Prescriptive rights. | Prescription Ordinance (Sri Lanka) and Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-03-10 | CA/0033/2008 |
Kattadige Amarasena Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of
Sri Lanka
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Hon. Sarath De Abrew J. | Murder, Culpable homicide and Grave and sudden provocation. | Penal Code and Evidence Ordinance of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2014-03-10 | CA/0304/2006 |
Kudupitiya Arachchilage
Wickremasinghe alias Chuti
Ukkung Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka and Code of Criminal Procedure Act. | Download |
| 2014-03-10 | CA/PHC/0029/2006 |
Vidanalage Swinneetha Lilani De Silva Vs. Galhena Gamage Lakmini Dias Seneviratna and Another
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Possession inquiry and Actual possession. | Primary Courts\' Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-03-10 | CA/WRT/0421/2009 |
Gunnanselage Don Harischandra Vs. The Divisional Secretary and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-03-07 | CA/0712/2000 (F) |
Subasinghe Kankanamalage
Padmasiri Subasinghe Vs. Lanka Tractors Ltd
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Guarantee bond, Statement of account and Documentary evidence. | Download | |
| 2014-03-07 | CA/0191/2009 |
S.M.R. Nandasena Kudabandara Vs. The Attorney-General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Reasonable doubt and Evaluation of evidence. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-03-07 | CA/0318/2006 |
P.G.Jamis Vs. The Attorney- General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Affirmation of conviction, Variation of sentence and Date of sentencing. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-03-07 | CA/0113/2008 |
R.A. Priyathilaka Vs. The Attorney-General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Credibility of witness, Proof beyond reasonable doubt and Conviction. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka and Code of Criminal Procedure Act. | Download |
| 2014-03-07 | CA/0104/2011 |
W.D.Weerarathe alias
Kande Lamaya Vs. The Attorney-General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka and Code of Criminal Procedure Act. | Download |
| 2014-03-07 | CA/PHC/APN/0038/2012 |
D S Jayawardena and Another Vs. L Karunaratna and Another
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Revisionary jurisdiction. | Primary Court Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-03-06 | CA/0532/2000 (F) |
Finance Export & tourists Enterprises Ltd Vs. W.K. Jayathilake
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Allowance and Withdrawal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-03-06 | CA/0025/0009 |
B. Upali Senarathne Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Misdirection by trial judge, Burden of proof and Benefit of the doubt. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-03-06 | CA/0318/2007 |
H.M. Gunathilaka Vs. The Bribery Commission
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Soliciting a bribe, Accepting a bribe and Gratification. | Download | |
| 2014-03-06 | CA/WRT/0228/2012 |
Pussellawa Plantations Limited Vs. Minister of Plantation Industries and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ application, Procedural application and Misdescription of respondent. | Download | |
| 2014-03-05 | CA/0118/0098 (F) |
Keangnam Enterprises Limited Vs. Karunaratne Wijesekera
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Variation of damages and Excessive award. | Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-03-05 | CA/0255/2000 (F) |
Manikpurage Kirineris Vs. Dombawela Dhammika Thero
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Ex parte trial, Ex parte judgment and decree and Application to vacate ex parte decree. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-03-05 | CA/0015/2005 |
Ratiyala Widanalage Chaminda Paragoda Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Extra-judicial confession, Admission by accused and Eyewitness testimony. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-03-05 | CA/PHC/0047/2004 |
Hapugastanne Plantations Limited Vs. Asst. Labour Commissioner
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Gratuity recovery, Certificate for recovery and Default in payment of gratuity. | Payment of Gratuity Act, No. 12 of 1983 and High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act. | Download |
| 2014-03-05 | CA/WRT/0036/2014 |
Ranasinghe Arachchilage Sirisena Vs. Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-03-04 | CA/0025/0094 (F) |
W.Don Somaratne and Another Vs. N . Thilakaratna and Another
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Probate, Testamentary action and Recall of Probate. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-03-04 | CA/0260/0096 (F) |
N. Thilakaratna Vs. Withanage Don Somaratne and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Recall of Probate, Competing Probates and Administration of deceased estate. | Civil Procedure Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-03-04 | CA/0005/0009 |
A.H.M. Ruwan Sanjeewa Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Burden of proof, Proof beyond reasonable doubt and Defence of alibi. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka and Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2014-03-04 | CA/PHC/0142/2010 |
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Vs. E.M. Gunapala
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Payment of gratuity and Recovery of gratuity. | Payment of Gratuity Act, No. 12 of 1983. | Download |
| 2014-03-03 | CA/0379/0097 (F) |
Wamakula Arachchiralalage Dona
Annie Rita Fonseka alias Annie
Seetha Fonseka Vs. Hewafonsekage Prasad Annesley
Fonseka and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Corpus of the action, Identification of land and Land to be partitioned. | Download | |
| 2014-03-03 | CA/WRT/0307/2012 |
U. K. Hameeda Umma Nuhuman and Others Vs. Janaka Bandara Tennakoon and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-03-03 | CA/WRT/0350/0013 |
Palinda Sri Kelum Wijesiriwardena Vs. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-03-03 | CA/WRT/0351/2013 |
Predahana Mudiyanselage indika Namal Munasingha Vs. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-03-03 | CA/WRT/0354/0013 |
Wickramasingha Mudiyanselage
Sameera Lakshan Disanayake Vs. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-03-03 | CA/WRT/0355/0013 |
Karasin Kankanamge Widuranga
Hashan Kanchana Vs. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-03-03 | CA/WRT/0366/0013 |
Kudaligoda Paththini Withanage Chamith
Presad Vs. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-03-03 | CA/WRT/0367/2013 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Ruwan
Hemantha Kumara Herath Vs. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-03-03 | CA/WRT/0377/2012 |
Dr. M.N.S. Perera Vs. The Ceylon Electricity Board and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-28 | CA/0129/2009 |
The Hon Attorney General Vs. Gamini Senanayake
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake J. | Convication, Death Sentence and Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-02-28 | CA/PHC/APN/0181/2013 |
Officer in Charge and Others Vs. Officer in Charge and Others
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Surety Bail. | Download | |
| 2014-02-26 | CA/0297/2009 |
Mohomed Uvais alias Paraniam Suresh Vs. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting PICA) | Death sentence, Criminal appeal and Conviction affirmed. | Download | |
| 2014-02-26 | CA/1363/2000 (F) |
Weerasinghe Arachchilage Dingiri
Mahattaya Weerasinghe Vs. Jahinge Sirisena and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Corpus of the action, Identification of land and Land in suit. | Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972. | Download |
| 2014-02-26 | CA/0276/2000 (F) |
Tlssa Meegahakotuwa and Others Vs. Meegahakotuwe Gedera Podimenike and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-25 | CA/0100/2012 |
Sachintha Nandan Madiwanan Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Appeal against sentence only, Reduction of sentence and Token reduction of sentence. | Download | |
| 2014-02-25 | CA/0304/2000 (F) |
Mohamed Bari Vs. Associated Hotel Company Ltd
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Order of dismissal, Absence of plaintiff at trial and Counsel having no instructions. | Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-02-25 | CA/TAX/0005/2009 |
Lyceum International School (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Tax appeal, Tax assessment and Tax liability. | Download | |
| 2014-02-25 | CA/WAFS/0001/2011 |
Al-Hadji Seeni Mohamed Shahul
Hameed and Others Vs. A.H. Aliyar and Others
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Appointment of trustees. | Download | |
| 2014-02-25 | CA/WRT//0096/2013 |
Yen Telambugammana Chandrananda
Thero and Others Vs. The Ceylon Teachers\' Union and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Prerogative writs, Writ jurisdiction and Mandates in the nature of Writs. | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-02-24 | CA/1297/2000 (F) |
Weliwitigoda Hewage Dharmadasa Vs. Weliwitigoda Hewage Anurasiri and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | No contest among parties, Binding agreement and Waiver of objections. | Download | |
| 2014-02-24 | CA/PHC/APN/0122/2013 |
Wellangahagoda Gedara Roshan Wajira Kumara Vs. The Officer-in-charge and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-24 | CA/WRT/0447/2011 |
Kariyawasam Majuwana Gamage Sirisoma Vs. H.N.S.P.K.De Silva and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Withdrawal of application and dismissal of Petition. | Download | |
| 2014-02-24 | CA/WRT/0744/0009 |
Udagangoda Kudaakara Ralalage Nimal Boralugoda and Another Vs. National Gem and Jewellery
Authority and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Administrative decision, Statutory authority and Ultra vires. | Download | |
| 2014-02-24 | CA/WRT/0875/2009 |
The Superior Regular of the Society of Jesus in the
Diocese of Trincomalee Vs. A. B. Talagune and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Withdrawal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-22 | CA/0227/2009 |
Attanayake Arachchige Anura Kumarasiri
Alias Sure Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Evaluation of evidence, Burden of proof and Mens rea. | Download | |
| 2014-02-21 | CA/0172/2011 |
Vidana Pathiranage Somasiri
alias Godakumbure Loku
Mahaththaya Vs. Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting PICA) | Conviction, Death Sentence and Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-02-21 | CA/0376/2000 |
Dharmapriya Rupasinghe and Others Vs. Sisira Kumara and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Issues for determination, Failure to answer issues and Points for determination. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-02-21 | CA/0099/2009 |
Yaseek Ayoob Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Murder, Homicide and Culpable homicide not amounting to murder. | Download | |
| 2014-02-20 | CA/1387/2000 (F) |
A.M. Siththi Husaima Vs. A.M.M. Uwais
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-02-20 | CA/0402/0099 (F) |
B.A.Sissie Gunawardane Vs. S.A.Don Jercy Rosmand
Gunawardane and Another
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition action, Co-ownership and Co-heirs. | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977. | Download |
| 2014-02-20 | CA/0007/0013 |
Jayalath Ralalage Maduranga Jayalath Vs. The Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Conviction on plea, Guilty plea and Criminal liability. | Download | |
| 2014-02-20 | CA/0168/2009 |
BA Premarathne Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Murder, Homicide and Death sentence. | Section 198 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka and Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2014-02-20 | CA/WRT/0306/2012 |
Jainudeen Mohamed Laheer Vs. Mahinda Deshapriya ( The Commissioner of Elections )
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ Jurisdiction. | Download | |
| 2014-02-19 | CA/0002/2008 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka Vs. Hiniduma Dahanayakage Siripala
alias Kiri Mahaththaya and Others, Hiniduma Dahanayakage Siripala
alias Kiri Mahaththaya and others and The Hon Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake J. | Theft, Criminal appeal and Conviction. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2014-02-19 | CA/0111/2000 (F) |
E. D. Wickremasinghe Vs. P. D. S. Premachandra
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Writ of possession, Execution of decree and Enforcement of judgment. | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2014-02-19 | CA/0933/2000 (F) |
Omere Hemaloka Thero Vs. Kudagoda Hemaratne Thero (Deceased)
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Legal representatives, Substitution of parties and Abatement of proceedings. | Download | |
| 2014-02-19 | CA/0963/0098 |
K.A.D. Yasapala Vs. Swarna Matarage
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Legality of adoption, Adoption order and Proof of adoption. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-02-19 | CA/0064/0098 |
G. Babahami alias Hinni Hami and Another Vs. K.B. Karunawathi
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition action, Interlocutory decree and Final decree. | Download | |
| 2014-02-19 | CA/0031/2010 |
Arachchi Fernandulage Sarath Fernando Vs. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Identity of accused, Proof of identity and Identification of offender. | Download | |
| 2014-02-19 | CA/0139/2011 |
Jatungage Gamini alias Mahathun Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Sexual offence, Alleged rape and Consent. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-02-19 | CA/TAX/0014/2010 |
Board of Review (Inland Revenue) Vs. M.D.H. Herath and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-19 | CA/WRT/0153/2013 |
E. M. Haritha Prabath Ekanayake Vs. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ application, Judicial review, Writ of Certiorari and Writ of Mandamus. | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-02-19 | CA/WRT/0446/2013 |
Bopage Nayana Shiromi Vs. M.G.N. Jayakody and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-18 | CA/1360/2000 (F) |
J. A. Isha Upamalika Jayakodi and Others Vs. U. Peiris and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Due diligence, Abatement of proceedings and Dismissal of appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-02-18 | CA/0563/0098 (F) |
W.A.Swarna and Others Vs. G.M.S.P.De.S.Suriyawansa
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Devolution of title, Ownership of land and Declaration of title. | Download | |
| 2014-02-18 | CA/0593/0098 (F) |
H.D. Sisilin Nona Vs. H.D. Somawathie and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Appeal abatement, Abatement of appeal and Failure to substitute parties. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-02-18 | CA/PHC/0186/0005 |
K. Somachandra Vs. The Hon Attorney General
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Appeal, Revision application and Revision jurisdiction. | Code of Civil Procedure. | Download |
| 2014-02-18 | CA/PHC/APN/0148/0011 |
The Officer in Charge (H.Q.I) Vs. Welle Kankanamlage Chamila Suranga alias Sudu Sagara and Others
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Bail, Bail conditions and Variation of bail conditions. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2014-02-18 | CA/WRT/0169/2013 |
Rani Padmalatha Jayasooiriya Vs. Hon. Janaka Bandara Tennakoon and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Judicial Review, Administrative Law and Public Authority Decision. | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-02-17 | CA/0201/2011 |
Lankapeli Gedara Upaly Senarath
Dharmadasa Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting PICA) | Prosecution, Sentence, Accquital and Beyond Reasonable Doubt. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-02-17 | CA/1364/2000 (F) |
Abekoon Jalath Pathiranage
Karunawathie Vs. Suduhakuruge Methoris
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Recovery of possession, Land dispute and Reconventional claim (counterclaim). | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-02-17 | CA/0229/2012 |
Pahathamulla Purana Rajamaha Viharastha Vs. Dr. Nevil Gunawardena and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-13 | CA/0150/2005 |
Ratnayake Liyanage Thilakatratne alias
Soththi Mudalali Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting PICA) | Murder, Appeal against conviction and sentence and Death sentence. | Download | |
| 2014-02-13 | CA/1133/2000 (F) |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Nandasena
Ranasinghe Vs. Rohana Wijewardena and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Lack of documentary title, Possession of land and Development of land. | Download | |
| 2014-02-13 | CA/0612/2000 (F) |
S.M. Kusumawathi Manike alias K.S.M.
Kusumawathi Manike Vs. M.D. Jamis
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-13 | CA/0185/0098 (F) |
D.A. Balahami Vs. A.P. Ukku Banda and Another
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Extinguishment of co-ownership, Partition of land and Amicable partition. | Download | |
| 2014-02-13 | CA/0291/0012 |
Dhanapala Mudiyanselage Upul Chandana alias
Meepaname Ukkun Vs. The Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Rape and Sexual assault. | Download | |
| 2014-02-13 | CA/PHC/0105/2006 |
K.A. Jayathilake Vs. President
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Hon. Sunil Rajapakshe J. | Withdrawal, Allowance and Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-02-13 | CA/WRT/0028/2014 |
R. Samarasekara Vs. A. Bodaragama and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-13 | CA/WRT/0232/2012 |
V.Rasalingam and Another Vs. Office of the Resident
Project Manager and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Judicial Review, Administrative Law and Public Authority. | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-02-13 | CA/WRT/0578/2011 |
W. M. Podi Manike Vs. W. A. I. Perera and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-12 | CA/1113/0098 (F) |
B.A.I. Perera Vs. Ariyasiri Upananda
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Possession of land, Sale of land and Part payment of purchase price. | Download | |
| 2014-02-12 | CA/0628/0098 (F) CA/628A/0098 (F) |
Mohomed Hashim Mohomed Jifser Vs. Mohomed Naseem Mohomed Nawari
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Pedigree of title, Competing pedigrees and Claim of ownership. | Section 25 of the Partition Law No. 16 of 1951. | Download |
| 2014-02-12 | CA/0270/2012 |
Ambagahawattage Sarath Fernando Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Murder, Robbery and Aggravated robbery. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2014-02-12 | CA/PHC/APN/0110/2012 |
The Attorney General Vs. Hewa Welimunige Gunasena
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Hon. Sunil Rajapakse J. | Grave sexual abuse, Child sexual abuse and Sexual offence against a child. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka and Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2014-02-12 | CA/0250/0251/2013 |
Nirmala Hemamali Dissanayake Vs. P.M. Salahudeen and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Judicial Review, Jurisdictional ouster and Preclusive clause / ouster clause. | Download | |
| 2014-02-12 | CA/WRT/0316/2010 |
Asuramange Jayarathne Vs. W.P. Ramani Nirosha Shyamali
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Allowance and Withdrawal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-11 | CA/863A/0098 (F) |
M. T. M. Jiccry Vs. Miyuri Irine Fernando
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Land sale agreement, Agreement to sell immovable property and Vendor and purchaser. | Download | |
| 2014-02-11 | CA/0214/2008 |
Don Ranasuriya Arachchige Rohana Kithsiri Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Heroin possession, Possession of dangerous drugs and Heroin trafficking. | Download | |
| 2014-02-10 | CA/0606/2000 (F) |
M.C.M. Ramzan Vs. Bank of Ceylon and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Documentary evidence, Admissibility of documents and Challenge to evidence on appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-02-10 | CA/0297/2000 (F) |
Dayarathne Hewage Vs. Commercial Bank
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Substitution of parties, Application for substitution and Failure to substitute. | Download | |
| 2014-02-10 | CA/WRT/0186/2012 |
Nagananda Kodituwakku Vs. D.S.P. Senarathna and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-10 | CA/0422/2013 |
Godakankanamlage Don Dayananda Vs. Provincial Land Commissioner
Commissioner’s Provincial Land and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-10 | CA/0473/2010 |
Ameeta Dilshan Moosh Vs. Colombo Municipal Council
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Judicial Review and Administrative decision. | Download | |
| 2014-02-07 | CA/0010/0011/2010 |
M.H. Priyani alias Chooty and Another Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting PICA) | Aqquital of accused and Allowance of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-02-07 | CA/0196/0200/2011 |
P.G. Jayatha Bandara and Others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting PICA) | Conviction, Sentence and Charges. | Download | |
| 2014-02-07 | CA/0205/2009 |
J.M. Nuhuman Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Murder, Homicide and Unlawful killing. | Download | |
| 2014-02-06 | CA/0126/2009 |
M. Prageeth Athurupana Vs. The Hon. Attorney-General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting PICA) | Burden of proof, Proof beyond reasonable doubt and Acquittal. | Download | |
| 2014-02-06 | CA/0246/2012 |
H.M. Karunaratne alias Danapala Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting PICA) | Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-02-06 | CA/0932/0098 (F) CA/932A/0098 (F) |
Palliyaguruge Gnanawathie Vs. Pothupitiyage Demond Silva and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Land dispute, Deed-based title and Prescriptive title. | Download | |
| 2014-02-06 | CA/0749/2000 (F) |
D. Jayasiri Karunawathie and Another Vs. D. Ananda and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Appeal dismissed, Substitution of parties and Failure to file substitution papers | Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-02-06 | CA/WRT/0211/2013 |
D.C. De Soysa Vs. N.K. lIangakoon
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-06 | CA/WRT//0237/2013 |
H.D.J.D.A Samaranayake Vs. D.G.M.V. Hapuarachchi and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Illegality, Unreasonableness and Irrationality. | Download | |
| 2014-02-06 | CA/0440/2013 |
Weerasinghe Ukwattage of Shanthipura Vs. Kuruwita Pradeshiya Sabha and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Termination of proceedings, Withdrawal of application and Discontinuance. | Download | |
| 2014-02-05 | CA/0013/2006 |
Dunuthilaka Mudiyanselage
Kudabanda Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A. W .A. Salam, J | Allowance of Appeal and Aqquiting the Accused. | Download | |
| 2014-02-05 | CA/1125/0098 (F) |
Vidanelage Swarnalatha Perera Vs. Vidanelage Gamini Soysa
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Appeal against judgment of District Court and Revocation of deed of gift. | Download | |
| 2014-02-05 | CA/0200/2008 |
M.S. Siripala Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Conviction, Sentence and Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-02-03 | CA/0196/2010 |
Sulaiman Lebbe Mohamed Yoosuf Riyas Vs. The Hon. Attorney-General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting PICA) | Allowing Appeal and Accquitting the Accused. | Download | |
| 2014-02-03 | CA/0043/0012 |
Ven. Kiri Ibbanare Somissara Thero
Alias Karunarathna Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Withdrawal of appeal, Application to withdraw appeal and Appeal dismissed. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act and Judicature Act. | Download |
| 2014-02-03 | CA/PHC/APN/0015/2014 |
Walgampolage Manjula Prasanga Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-03 | CA/0012/2014 |
W.A.Thilakaratna Vs. Amila Ranmandala and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/1163/1998 (F) |
K.A. Karolis Vs. Sirisena Gunawardane
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Trust claim, Ownership of land and Declaration of title. | Trusts Ordinance and Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/1064/0096 (F) |
A.M. Nandawathie and Others Vs. R.K. Nandawathie Herath
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Substitution of parties, Abatement of appeal and Duty to prosecute appeal. | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/0245/2008 |
Thambirasa Thiruchelwam Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Murder, Homicide and Intentional killing. | Download | |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/0048/2012 |
Warnekulasuriya
Fernando Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Petition of Appeal,Trial in absentia and Conviction. | Section 325(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (Sri Lanka) and Section 365B of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/0057/2011 |
J.M. Anura Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Murder, Double murder charge and Culpable homicide not amounting to murder. | Section 293 and Section 294 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/PHC/0094/2013 |
W.G.K. Thilak Wijerathna Vs. Y.M. Dharmadasa
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Rejection of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/PHC/0181/2009 |
A.M. Podinilame Adikari Vs. Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Withdrawal and dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/WRT/0202/0012 |
M.A.J. Rohana Madurasinghe Vs. National Youth Services Council and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/1151/2000 |
Wiyathunga Appuhamilage Nandawathie Vs. Pothupitiya Kankanamlage Dayananda, Wiyatunga Appuhamillage Nandawathie and Others.
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Withdrawal of appeal, Application to withdraw and Consent of respondents. | Download | |
| 2014-01-30 | CA/0957/0098 (F) |
E. A. Sirisena Vs. E A. L. N. Edirisinghe and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Documentary evidence, Registered deeds and Deed endorsements. | Download | |
| 2014-01-30 | CA/0829/2000 (F) |
Bamunu Achchi Kankanamalage Vs. Bamunu Achchi Kankanamalage Karunaratne, Wijekoonralalage John Singho
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Due Diligence. | Download | |
| 2014-01-30 | CA/0069/1998 (F) |
M.P. Layanal Premalatha Vs. W. Somadasa
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition action, Corpus of land and Lot identification. | Download | |
| 2014-01-30 | CA/0206/2000 (F) |
Pahala Gedara Sarthchandra Kulasuriya Vs. Pahala Gedara Tikirihamy alias Pahala
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Divorce a vinculo matrimonii (absolute divorce), Malicious desertion and Valid marriage. | Marriage Registration Ordinance, Civil Procedure Code and Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2014-01-30 | CA/0108/2012 |
K. Sarnal Charnara Appuharny Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Appellate Intervention, Variation of Sentence and Appeal Dismissed. | Section 443 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka) and Section 364 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka) | Download |
| 2014-01-30 | CA/WRT/0331/0008 |
C.P. Kalpage Vs. Central Environment Authority
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Writ Jurisdiction, Administrative Discretion and Judicial Review. | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka and ational Environmental Act No. 47 of 1980. | Download |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/0744/2000 (F) |
Mohamed Salley Beebee Seinam Vs. Mohamed Amanullah Fathima Naseema
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Substitution of parties, Death of a party during proceedings and Judgment rendered a nullity. | Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/0686/2000 (F) |
Sisiliya Rajapakshe Vs. Nalani Gunawardana
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Dismissal of Appeal, Failure to exercise due diligence and Want of prosecution / failure to prosecute. | Download | |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/0110/2012 |
H. Karunasekera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Intentional killing, Conviction for murder and Death sentence. | Section 294 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka) and Section 296 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/0118/0119/2010 |
Uduma Lebbe Ameer and Others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Conviction, Criminal Appeal and Sentencing. | Section 436 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka) and Section 383 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/0113/2012 |
S. Priyangika Soyza Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Drug trafficking. | Download | |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/WRT/0437/2013 |
W.Harischandra Vs. Hon. Minister of Lands and Land
Development and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application | Download | |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/WRT/0206/2011 |
Dr. V.K.P. Indrarathne Vs. The Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital Board
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Termination of Proceedings. | Download | |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/WRT/0207/2011 |
Dr. (Mrs.) M.C. Joseph and Another Vs. The Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital Board and 10 Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Termination of Proceedings | Download | |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/WRT/0208/2011 |
Dr. (Mrs.) C.N. Karunaratne and Others Vs. The Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital Board and 10 Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Termination of Proceedings. | Download | |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/WRT/0261/2007 |
Rev Fr. W.A.K.D.S. Jayantha Wickramasinghe Vs. Hon. Susil Premjayantha
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Termination of Proceedings | Download | |
| 2014-01-28 | CA/0534/0095 (F) |
Mohamed Saleem Misriya and Others Vs. Mohamed Ismail Mohamed and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Execution proceedings, Execution sale and Interlocutory decree. | Download | |
| 2014-01-28 | CA/PHC/0208/0004 |
H.D. Hewage Weerasinghe Vs. Indipalage Chandrika
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Maintenance application, Maintenance order and Maintenance Act. | Maintenance Act No. 37 of 1999. | Download |
| 2014-01-28 | CA/WRT/0358/2013 |
Hettiarachchige Rukman Nilantha Muruththetiya Vs. Millawitiya Gamaethiralalage Dingiri Menike and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-28 | CA/0666/0098 (F) |
D.D. Kusumawathie Vs. K.G.Dharmadasa and Others.
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Permit Holder, State Land and Land Permit. | Download | |
| 2014-01-27 | CA/1012/1998 & CA/1013/1998 |
Abdul Rahman Muhammad Mimthaz and Others Vs. .Seiadeen Lebbe Mohomed Husen, Shahabdeen Lebbe Amina Umma and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Failure to substitute parties, Diligent prosecution and Procedural delay. | Download | |
| 2014-01-27 | CA/PHC/0199/2012 |
Warnakulasootiya Lakshman Upaly Vs. Mahagamage Don Hugo Anthony
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Rejection of Appeal | Download | |
| 2014-01-27 | CA/WRT/0006/2014 |
Destine Plastic (Pvt) Ltd Vs. The Commissioner General and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Appeal | Download | |
| 2014-01-27 | CA/WRT/0441/2010 |
Julinona Wijesekara and Others Vs. Sunil Kannangara and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Mandamus, State land permit holder and Nomination of successor | Download | |
| 2014-01-27 | CA/0270/0000 (F) |
Nawagamuwalage Dharmasiri Wijayaweera and Others Vs. Chandra Pushpakanthi and others, Chandrapala Nawagamuwa and others.
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Abatement of Appeal, Failure to Substitute and Procedural Default. | Download | |
| 2014-01-24 | CA/0650/2000 (F) |
Undugodage Jayawathi Rodrigo and 2 Others Vs. Undugodage Joseph Peter Rodrigo, Sepalage Yasarathna Perera and 5 Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-24 | CA/0347/0098 (F) |
Hiralu Pathiranehelage Leelawathie and Others Vs. Wedisinghe Mudiyanselage Saranpala and Others, Hettiarachchige Somapala, Metiyagane
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Withdrawal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-01-24 | CA/PHC/0059/0011 |
Secretary Vs. G.Premadasa
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Withdrawal of Appeal | Download | |
| 2014-01-24 | CA/1361/2000 (F) |
Rukattanalage Baby Weerasinghe Vs. Galabalanalage Ratiya alias Ratiyel
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Withdrawal of appeal, Application for withdrawal and Letter of withdrawal. | Download | |
| 2014-01-23 | CA/REM/0001/2013 |
Master Divers (Pvt.) Limited Vs. Vessel/Barge \"Formentera\" and Others
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Dismissal of Appeal, Failure to prosecute appeal and Due diligence. | Download | |
| 2014-01-23 | CA/0741/0092 (F) |
Mohamed Subair Mohamed and Others Vs. Victor Kalansooriya
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Leave and license, Tenancy dispute and Burden of proof. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-01-23 | CA/0266/2008 |
Murugesu Arasararatnam Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Order Abating the Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-01-23 | CA/0157/2011 |
Liyana Pedilage Sirisena alias Sira Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Child victim, Conviction and Criminal appeal. | Section 365B of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-23 | CA/0069/2011 |
Pattiwilage Vincent Fernando Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Rape, Statutory rape and Child sexual abuse. | Section 345 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-23 | CA/WRT/0314/2013 |
All Ceylon Railway Employees\' General Union and Others Vs. Sri Lanka Railways and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Mandate in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus, Public duty and Statutory duty. | Download | |
| 2014-01-23 | CA/1101/0098 (F) |
Kosgama Salman Vs. Yaddehi Vineetha Malani and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Co-ownership, Prescriptive title and Prescription | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 and Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2014-01-23 | CA/0072/2006 |
G.D. Piyasena Seneviratne Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Intention to kill, Criminal liability and Conviction. | Penal Code of Sri Lanka and Code of Criminal Procedure Act. | Download |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/PHC/0146/0012 |
W.M. Danapala Manike Vs. Secretary and Others
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Pro Forma Dismissal. | Download | |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/PHC/0158/2011 |
R.M.Anurapala Vs. R.M.C.Jagath Ratnayake and Others
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Hon. Sunil Rajapakse J. | Revision Application, Primary Court Procedure and Possession dispute. | Download | |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/0175/0098 (F) |
Ananda Kodagoda Vs. Moraj Megji Udeshi
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Rei vindicatio, Declaration of title and Ownership of land. | Download | |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/0143/2010 |
B.M. Nimal Rajakaruna Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Murder, Homicide and Intentional killing. | Download | |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/PHC/0019/0008 |
K.W.WEERASINGHA Vs. Urban Development Authority
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Unauthorised structures, Illegal construction and Unauthorized buildings. | Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/PHC/0219/0005 |
S.W. Rathnapala Vs. Municipal Council
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Judicial review, Administrative action and Public authority decision. | Municipal Councils Ordinance (Sri Lanka) | Download |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/WRT/0469/2009 |
Devakumar Ragith Hettiarachchy and Others Vs. Jeevan Kumaranatunge and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus and Judicial Review. | Download | |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/1223/0096 (F) |
Mode Jenewe Elnora Vs. Rosary de Silva
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Last Will and Testament, Testamentary succession and Probate proceedings | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/WRT/0438/2013 |
Anandaledchumy Ambalavanar Vs. Sarojini Manmatharaja Charles and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-21 | CA/0676/0097 (F) |
Manannalage Dharmadasa Vs. Gallath RaIlage Dharmadasa and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Land description Discrepancy, Failure to prove identity and Burden of proof. | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977. | Download |
| 2014-01-21 | CA/1229/0000 (F) |
Wijesuriya Arachchige Agostina Appuhamy Vs. R.M Seelawathie Madawala
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| 2014-01-21 | CA/0211/2012 |
Premasirige Indika Roshan
Premajayantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Conviction, Acquittal and Criminal liability. | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance and Code of Criminal Procedure Act. | Download |
| 2014-01-21 | CA/WRT/0001/2014 |
Godage William Kariyawasam and Others Vs. Road Development Authority and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-20 | CA/1298/0098 (F) |
H.D. Perera Vs. W.K. Amarasena
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Interlocutory order, Final order and Maintainability of appeal. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-01-20 | CA/1184/0098 (F) |
Pahalage Asilin Nona and Others Vs. Hettiarachchige Piyadasa Perera
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Withdrawal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-01-20 | CA/0260/08 |
M. Ganasundara Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Common intention, Conviction for murder and Death sentence. | Section 294 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-20 | CA/PHC/APN/0124/2012 |
Jayalaththinige Mangala Vs. Kulathunga Kankanamlage
Asela and Another, Jayalaththinige Mangala
Dilukumari
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Maintenance order, Maintenance application and Maintenance Act. | Maintenance Act No. 37 of 1999 (Sri Lanka) . | Download |
| 2014-01-20 | CA/WRT/0248/2007 |
H. C. Wickremasinghe and Others Vs. H. Don Cyril Dissanayake and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus and Prerogative writs. | Download | |
| 2014-01-20 | CA/WRT/0318/2013 |
Sulaima Lebbe Mohamed Nauffer Vs. Hatton National Bank PLC
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-20 | CA/1112/0098 (F) |
K. Wimalawathi Madawachchiya Vs. A.Herath Banda Madawachchiya.
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Declaration of Title, Ownership of Land and Burden of Proof. | Download | |
| 2014-01-20 | CA/PHC/APN/0124/2012 |
J ayalath thinige Mangala
Dilukumari Vs. Kulathunga Kankanamlage
Asela and Others
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Revisionary jurisdiction. | Download | |
| 2014-01-17 | CA/HB/0003/2013 |
Jayapathma Herath Mudiyanselage
Anura Kumara Jayapathma Vs. Saman Hewakandambi and Others
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Habeas Corpus, Production of the corpus and Voluntary appearance. | Download | |
| 2014-01-17 | CA/0729/2000 (F) |
Vitharamalage Don Edonis Vs. Rajapaksa Dewage Somaratne
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Ownership of land, Land identification and Declaration of title. | Download | |
| 2014-01-17 | CA/0030/2008 |
Herath Mudiyanselage jayatissa
alias Saman Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Lack of consent, Acquittal and Criminal appeal. | Section 364 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-16 | CA/1312/2000 (F) |
Ranasinghage Saiman Perera Vs. Ranasinghage Pabilis Perera and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Partition action, Partition of land and Co-ownership. | Download | |
| 2014-01-16 | CA/0136/2011 |
T.A.H. Jayaweera Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Murder charge, Culpable homicide not amounting to murder and Intention to cause death. | Section 293, Section 294 and Section 297 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-16 | CA/WRT/0434/2013 |
Registrar General Department and Others Vs. E.M. Gunasekara ,The Registrar General and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-16 | CA/0002/2007/BRA/0497 |
A.H. Mohideen Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Income Tax, Tax Liability, Income Tax Returns. | Inland Revenue (Special Provisions) Act No. 10 of 2003, Inland Revenue (Regulation of Amnesty) Act No.10 of 2004. | Download |
| 2014-01-16 | CA/0818/0099 (F) |
Finance and Land Sales Limited Vs. P.S.U. Fernando
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Application for Withdrawal. | Download | |
| 2014-01-16 | CA/0412/0093 (F) |
Eyani De Silva Vs. W. Samson De Silva
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition action, Partition suit and Co-ownership. | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977. | Download |
| 2014-01-13 | CA/0336/0098 (F) |
Romesh
Alexander
Iddamalgoda and Others Vs. Margret Gurusinghe and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Application for Withdrawal. | Download | |
| 2014-01-13 | CA/WRT/0198/2013 |
W.M. Gunathilake and Others Vs. Geological Survey & Mines Bureau and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-13 | CA/WRT/0309/2013 |
Sumathipala Pituwala Withanage and Others Vs. Sri Lanka Railways and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Abuse of Court Process, Failure to exercise Due Diligence and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-13 | CA/WRT/0398/2013 |
Nalaka Chaminda Jayaweera Vs. Sri Lanka Institute of Architects
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Mandamus, Premature application and Administrative / disciplinary proceedings. | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2014-01-13 | CA/0075/0098 (F) |
Vajira lanaki Hettiarachchi Nethicumara Vs. Semage Ruwani Sumeda Wijeyewardena
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Evaluation of evidence, Witness testimony and Findings of fact. | Download | |
| 2013-12-13 | CA/0293/2000 (F) |
Rev. Wilakatupotha Sri
Seelanandabhidana Vs. Wedanaidelage Signappu Naide alias
Signappu
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Dismissal of action, Ownership of temple property and Statutory protection. | Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance. | Download |
| 2013-05-31 | CA/0138/2013 |
A. D. Sanjaya Sujeewa Vs. Commissioner General of Elections
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Injunction, Article 134, cannot be granted, injunction refused | Article 134 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-05-30 | CA/0359/1997 (F) |
Samarakone Arachchige Gunaratne,
Bribery Commissioner\'s Department Vs. Y. P. Sirisoma
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | damages for malicious prosecution, where no malicious or corrupt motive in prosecuting an action was alleged or proved, no action for damages will lie even though inconvenience and pecuniary loss have been caused, burden of proof of malice on plaintiff, Respondent must prove want of reasonable and probable cause for the prosecution, appeal allowed | Section 70 (c) of the Bribery Act | Download |
| 2013-05-22 | CA/0844/1998 (F) |
Rajapaksa Mudiyanselage Leelarathne Vs. Damayanthee Rajapaksha and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | withdrawal of appeal, application dismissed | Download | |
| 2013-05-22 | CA/0844/1998 (F) |
Rajapaksa Mudiyanselage Leelarathne Vs. Damayanthee Rajapaksha and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | Withdrawal of appeal, appeal dismissed | Download | |
| 2013-05-22 | CA/0897/2000 (F) |
N. D. Yasaratna Vs. Lanka Salt Limited
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | specific performance, pension scheme on voluntary basis, Appellant is seeking for a judgment giving effect to the said circular, writ jurisdiction of the Court of appeal, appeal dismissed with costs | Download | |
| 2013-05-22 | CA/0059/1998 (F) |
Panditharatna Mudiyanselage Piyasena Bandara and another Vs. Peramune Arachchilage Nonnohamy and others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | withdrawal of appeal, appeal dismissed without costs, dismissed | Download | |
| 2013-05-22 | CA/0917/2000 (F) |
Mohomed Naheer Vs. U. Irantha Silva
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | no steps taken to substitute, absence of due diligence in prosecuting the appeal | Download | |
| 2013-05-21 | CA/0124/1998 (F) |
Amarakoon Mudiyanselage Jayawardhana and another Vs. Amarakoon Mudiyansclage Ariyawathie
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | settlement agreement entered into, proceedings terminated | Download | |
| 2013-05-20 | CA/WRT/0001/2013 |
F. Rinoza A. Salley Vs. N.K. lllangakoon, Inspector General of Police
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Habeas corpus, corpus has been released, withdrawal of petition, dismissed | Download | |
| 2013-05-17 | CA/0911/1998/ (F) |
Varusha Devage Babanis Vs. Rajakandatha Gedara amindu and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | inability to trace heirs to be substituted, absence of particulars, petition rejected | Download | |
| 2013-05-16 | CA/0385/1996 (F) |
R.D. Rathna and others Vs. Rajasinghege Sarath Samaraweera and others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | declaration of title, prescriptive title is not established, Judgment is against the weight of evidence, appeal dismissed with costs | Download | |
| 2013-05-15 | CA/1295/2000 (F) |
Beligahage Don Nandasena Abeyrathna Vs. Opallage Don Nandasena
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | Withdrawal of appeal, appeal dismissed without costs | Download | |
| 2013-05-15 | CA/1276/2000 (F) |
Ilandari Pedige Nimal Karunaratne Vs. Sudasin Achchige Gunapala
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | declaration of title, ex-parte trial as Appellant was absent, ex-parte judgment, decree, vacate ex-parte decree, burden of proof on affected party, reasonable grounds for default, failure to adduce reasonable grounds, appeal dismissed with costs | Section 86(2) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2013-05-14 | CA/0850/2000 (F) |
Izzathul Raheema Vs. M. R. Mohomad Luthfy
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | declaration of title, statutory tenant or occupier with leave and licence, no documentary proof to prove tenancy, Rent Board, appeal dismissed with costs | Rent Act No. 07 of 1972 | Download |
| 2013-05-14 | CA/0558/1998 (F) |
Gamage Dona Dayawathie Vs. A. Josalin Pulleperuma and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | Withdrawal of appeal, argument stage, appeal dismissed with costs | Download | |
| 2013-05-14 | CA/1064/1998 (F), CA/1065/1998 (F), CA/1067/1998 (F) |
Don Justin Kannangara Vs. Cyril Malcom Pelpola
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | Settlement entered into, Court Order disregarding the terms of settlement, possession, no exclusion, issues did not claim prescriptive title | Download | |
| 2013-05-14 | CA/1209/1998 (F) |
K. H. L. Fernando Vs. The Municipal Council, Galle
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | withdrawal of appeal, application dismissed without costs | Download | |
| 2013-05-10 | CA/1342/2000 (F) |
L. G. Bandusena Vs. L. G. Podisingho and others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | Declaration that the Appellant is the permit holder of the land, claim in reconvention refused, state land, prescriptive title, appeal allowed with costs | Download | |
| 2013-05-09 | CA/0320/1999 (F) |
M.P. Jayarathna and another Vs. D.P. David Sinyo
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | Appellant agrees to a withdrawal of appeal, agreement of parties, withdrawal allowed, appeal dismissed without costs | Download | |
| 2013-05-07 | CA/0946/1996 (F) |
Athukoralalage Don Aladin Vs. Ariyapala Gunasekara Aththanayake
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | Appellant has failed to take steps to substitute the respondent, appeal dismissed | Download | |
| 2013-05-07 | CA/0780/1998 (F) |
M. K. Sahardeen Vs. Weerakkody Arachchige Marynona
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | undisturbed and uninterrupted possession, prescriptive rights, attempt to evict, trial Judge being the best person to decide as to the given facts, appeal dismissed with costs | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-05-07 | CA/0904/2000 (F) |
Seemasahitha Keels Tours (Pudgalika) Samagama Vs. J. B. Dissanayake
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | recovery of damages, breach of agreement, no such terms or conditions laid down in the contract for payment of any penalty or liquidated damages in case of breach of the contract, balance of probability fails, appeal dismissed with costs | Download | |
| 2013-05-07 | CA/0615/1998 (F) |
T.M. Nobal Mendis Vs. Aruna Shantha Abeygunawardana
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | withdrawal of appeal, appeal dismissed without costs | Download | |
| 2013-05-06 | CA/0329/1999 (F) |
W.K.D. Benedict Appuhamy Vs. Edmund Dissanayake
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | filed possessory remedy, action does not disclose whether it is for a declaration of title or rei vinidicatio, dispossession, want of proper action, District Court judgment dismissed, appeal allowed | Chapter VII of the Primary Court Procedure Act, Section 4 of the Prescription Ordinance of No 22 of 1871 | Download |
| 2013-05-06 | CA/0648/1998 (F), CA/0648B/1998 (F) |
Mohamed Fawzy Mohamed Fazly Vs. Mohamed Ismail Mohamed Najeeb and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | notice returned as address is insufficient, appeal abated, proceedings terminated, duty of the appellant to take necessary steps to substitute, appeal not prosecuted diligently, appeal abated | Download | |
| 2013-05-03 | CA/APN/MISC/0003/2012 |
Kankanamge Vithanage Aruna Prasanna Vs. Wellage Roshini Lakshika Silva
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | withdrawal of appeal, appeal dismissed | Download | |
| 2013-05-03 | CA/0604/2000 (F) |
H. Karunaratne Vs. W. N. Chandrasekera Bandara Wickremasinghe and others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | declaration of title to an undivided share of the land, emanated from title deeds, Appellant has failed to prove his case on a balance of probabilities, Agricultural Land Register copies, Appeal dismissed with costs | Download | |
| 2013-05-03 | CA/1216/1998 (F) |
Kahaduwa Kankanamge Wickramapala Vs. Margret Wickramanayake and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | appeal abated, proceedings terminated | Download | |
| 2013-05-02 | CA/0016/1999 (F) |
Kelaniyage Neil Ratnayake Perera Vs. Dawundage Ariyasena Fernando and others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | declaration of title, valid prescriptive title, right of long and prescriptive possession for a period of more than 10 years, finding of the learned district judge is not sufficient enough to confer prescriptive title, set aside | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-05-02 | CA/0960/1998 (F) |
Dissanayake Mudi yanselage Jinadasa Vs. Welikadage Lakshman Perera and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | long standing possession, partition, inability to establish title claim without title deeds, appeal dismissed | Download | |
| 2013-05-02 | CA/0023/2000 (F) |
Anula Senevitathna Vs. Wilbet Wimalasooriya and others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | Appellant is absent and unrepresented, notices dispatched returned undelivered, failure to take steps to substitute, appeal abated | Download | |
| 2013-03-28 | CA/0316/1998 (F) |
Galabada Liyanage Ariyadasa Vs. Munasinghe Arachchige Done Hemalatha
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | Withdrawal of appeal, decision is not a bar to vindicate the civil rights of the appellant | Download | |
| 2013-03-28 | CA/0345/2000 (F) |
W.Karalayn Nona Vs. G.D. Martyn and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | no steps taken to substitute, notices sent have been returned, appeal abated | Download | |
| 2013-03-28 | CA/0375/1998 (F) |
W. Antony Fonseka Vs. K.R.M. Harischandra
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | parties are absent and unrepresented, absence of due diligence, no reason to interfere with the impugned judgment | Download | |
| 2013-03-28 | CA/0212/2009 |
Pargoda Vithanalage Thilakaratne Rupasinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | murder, culpable homicide not amounting to murder, absence of murderous intention, one stab injury, weapon used, number of injuries caused, place of inflicted injuries, force used, no other defences available, \"prosecution has proved the charge beyond reasonable doubt.\" | Download | |
| 2013-03-28 | CA/WRT/0273/2007 |
Sri Lankan Airlines Limited Vs. Han. Gamini Lokuge M.P., Minister of Labour Relations & Productivity Improvement and others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus, quash the arbitration award, security threat, industrial dispute, award pointed out that evidence was weak and inadequate to establish allegations, unjustified termination, award of reinstatement quashed, arbitrator must determine compensation after weighing the evidence and probabilities of the case, application allowed, illegal termination | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-03-28 | CA/WRT/0448/2009 |
S.M. Mangala Pushpakumara Vs. Air Chief Marshal Roshan Gunathilake, The Commander of Air Force and others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Writ of Certiorari to quash the decision to discharge the Petitioner from the Sri Lanka Air Force, unreasonable, arbitrary and capricious and ultra-vires, Petitioner is guilty of suppression, Air Force Act there is no provision to impose punishment twice | Air Force Act, Rule 3(1) of the Court of Appeal Rules, Article 140 of the Constitution, prerogative writ, no legal basis to issue the writ, not entitled to writs as a matter of right or as a matter of routine | Download |
| 2013-03-28 | CA/LA/0047/2005 |
Godevithanage lndrani Senaratne Vs. Munahennedige Yavindra Manawadu and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | Appeal from the order refusing to allow intervention, respondent is not entitled to be added as a party in terms of Section 18 of the Civil Procedure Code, disallowing the application of the petitioner | Section 18 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2013-03-28 | CA/WRT/0674/2010 |
Muthukumaru Kathiravelu Vs. Emelda Sukumar and others
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Hon. P. W. D. C. Jayathilake, J. | Writ of Mandamus, adopt the procedure established by Law in issuing licence to transport sand, writ of prohibition | Article 140 of the Constitution, Mines and Minerals Act No.33 of 1992 | Download |
| 2013-03-27 | CA/1408/1999 |
B.D. Nikalas Perera Vs. Siththi Maraliya
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | refusal to accept notice sent to heirs of the deceased appellant, appeal abated | Download | |
| 2013-03-27 | CA/0408/1998 (F) |
P.P.D. Nimal Gunarathna Vs. Sethuwa Durayalage Chandralatha
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | The appellant is absent and unrepresented, absence of due diligence, appeal abated | Download | |
| 2013-03-27 | CA/PHC/0031/2011 |
Korale Kankanamlage Layanal Ariyawansha Vs. M.M. Asanka Gunathilaka and others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Withdrawal of appeal | Download | |
| 2013-03-27 | CA/PHC/0054/2006 |
Sesatha Property Sales & Investment (Pvt) Ltd Vs. L.A. De Soysa
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Parties absent and unrepresented, withdrawal of appeal by letter to Registrar | Download | |
| 2013-03-27 | CA/PHC/0063/2006 |
Hapan Pedige Kanthi Kumari Jayasinghe and another Vs. Sakwalage Nimal Shantha and another
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Appellant is absent and unrepresented, failure to pay brief fees, appeal rejected | Download | |
| 2013-03-27 | CA/PHC/0065/2006 |
Wilfred Raffa Vs. A.R.A. Nareem
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Parties absent and unrepresented, failure to deposit brief fees | Download | |
| 2013-03-27 | CA/PHC/0133/2001 |
Michael Gnanamma and another Vs. Malcom Chandrasiri Bandara Thalwatte, Director, Cultivation Management Supervision Section, Ministry of Cultivation and others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | willing to vacate the premises, writ without notice to evict, proceedings terminated | Download | |
| 2013-03-25 | CA/0394/1994 (F) |
S. Sunethra Kanthi and others Vs. B. Sarath LaI and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | declaration of title, withdrawal of appeal, reservation of right to file an action | Download | |
| 2013-03-21 | CA/0123/1999 (F) |
Don Nissanka Jayawardane and another Vs. Habaragamuralaage Janaka Wasantha Peiris Goonathilake
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | declaration of title, prescriptive title, tenancy, identity of the corpus was not in dispute, proof of possession, adduce cogent evidence, \"duty of the defendants to meet the plaintiffs case with clear evidence relating to an \"overt act\", failure to establish ingredients to constitute valid prescriptive title | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance, | Download |
| 2013-03-21 | CA/0795/1998 (F) |
W. D. Wijedasa and another Vs. E. Abeywikrama Weerasinghe
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | terms of settlement, appeal dismissed | Download | |
| 2013-03-21 | CA/0697/1996 (F) |
Kodikara Arachchige Sirisena Vs. Kodikara Arachchige Elaris Singho and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | interlocutory decree, variation as to the allocation of shares, settlement, failure to establish devolution of title | Download | |
| 2013-03-21 | CA/0755/2000 (F) |
Malabadagamage Wimalawathie Vs. Vincent J ayawamasinghe
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | declaration of right to possess the land, cancellation of land permit, death of the original permit holder | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-03-21 | CA/PHC/0057/2006 |
Superior New Wear Company Ltd Vs. President, Municipal Council, Panadura and others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | notice returned with endorsement that appellant-company no longer at the address, failure to deposit brief fees | Rule 13(b) of the Preparation of Appeal Briefs, Court of Appeal-1978 | Download |
| 2013-03-21 | CA/WRT/0453/2007 |
The Government Medical Officers
Association Vs. Janaka Lakshman Pallewala and others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Intervenient Petitioner, Appellate Court rules (1990) do not permit intervention in writ applications, Writ of Certiorari, quashing the issuance of the circular, intervenient Petitioner has an interest in the cancellation of the relevant, 3rd party interventions, \" Mere fact of interest in the subject matter of the application is also not the deciding factor to grant intervention\", application to intervene is refused | Section 41 {2) of the Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, Midwifes & Nurses Ordinance (Medical Ordinance 26 of 1927), Appellate Court rules (1990) | Download |
| 2013-03-21 | CA/WRT/1749/2006 |
The Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital Board Vs. Hon. Athauda Seneviratne M.P., Minister of Labour Relations and Foreign Employment and others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Writ of Certiorari and Mandamus, Arbitration, fault the award of the Arbitrator, \'just and equitable\', Industrial Dispute | Industrial Disputes Act, Article 140 of the Constitution, effective date of permanency | Download |
| 2013-03-20 | CA/0846/1998 (F) |
Katawala Dewage Seelawathi Vs. Katawala Dewage Liweris
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | withdrawal of appeal | Download | |
| 2013-03-20 | CA/WRT/0019/2012 |
Eva Ogesta Thisera Vs. National Transport Commission
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Power of Attorney holder, National Transport Commission, Investigation Officer, natural justice, reasonableness, fairness, failure to give reasons, non-issuing of machine tickets or issuing tickets that are not formalized, cancellation of permit, application dismissed | Section 23(1), 28, 32 and 33 of the National Transport Commission Act, | Download |
| 2013-03-20 | CA/WRT/0266/2011 |
Dona Nihal Jayanthi Mallawarachchi and others Vs. A. L. Sisira Kumara, Regional Director of Irrigation and another
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | writ of certiorari, Irrigation Department Ratmalana Housing Scheme, issuing quit notices, former employees at the department of irrigation, eviction | Clauses 6-14 in Chapter IX of the Establishment Code and Chapter XV of the Establishment Code | Download |
| 2013-03-20 | CA/WRT/0292/2011 |
Korean Spa Accessories (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari, Arbitration, award, management cannot by merely transferring their assets get rid of the claims and rights of their workmen, finding without any evidence, Industrial dispute, application allowed | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-03-19 | CA/1106/1999 (F) |
Edna (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Appellant is absent and unrepresented, absence of due dilligence | Rule 34 of the Supreme Court Rules | Download |
| 2013-03-19 | CA/0926/1999 |
W.David De Kosta and others Vs. D.D. Somapala Wijesinghe
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | identity of the corpus, prescriptive title, co-ownership of the property, \" solemn duty of the learned District Judge to investigate the title of the parties specially with regard to claim of prescription among co-owners as required\", failure to investigate title, case sent for re-trial. | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-03-19 | CA/PHC/0012/2006 |
Nekath Gedara Jayasundara Vs. Additional Commissioner of Agrarian Development, Rathnapura
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | notice returned and therefore presumed to have been duly served, failure to pay brief fees | Rule 13(b) of the preparation of appeal briefs Court of Appeal-1978 | Download |
| 2013-03-19 | CA/PHC/APN/0161/2012 |
M. Ransi Nona and another Vs. Director, Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Appellant is absent and unrepresented, failure to pay brief fees, appeal rejected, Rule 13(b) | Rule 13 (b) of the preparation of appeal briefs-Court of Appeal-1978 | Download |
| 2013-03-19 | CA/PHC/APN/0141/2012, CA/PHC/APN/0142/2012, CA/PHC/APN/0143/2012 |
Solanga Arachchige Lasantha Pradeep Kumara and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Revision application, application for bail pending appeal, aiding and abetting, accused were sentenced only to half of the prescribed maximum sentence, sureties, remand, \"order of refusal to allow the accused to stand on bail pending appeal, cries out for timely intervention of this court, by way of revision\" | Article 138 read with Article 154P of the Constitution, Section 20 of Fauna and Flora Protection Act No 44 of 1964 as amended by Act No 22 of 2009, Section 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2013-03-18 | CA/1031/1999 (F) |
Trixie Piyatissa and another Vs. State Bank of India
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | substitution, jointly and severally liable, guarantee, foreign currency, Import Bills, principal debtors | S: 14A of the Civil Procedure Code, (Section 35(1) and (2) of the Exchange Control Act No. 24 of 1953, section 4(1) and (2) of the Monetary Law Act, Section 114 of the Evidence Ordinance No. 58 of 1949, | Download |
| 2013-03-18 | CA/0113/1998 (F) |
Nurul Misiriya Sareek Vs. Ranathunga Arachchige Asilin Nona
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | maintainability of the action, non-disclosure of a cause of action, quit notice, termination of the contract of tenancy | Rent Act No.7 of 1972 | Download |
| 2013-03-18 | CA/0308/2000 (F) |
Raigamage Darmadasa Perera Vs. Raigamage Jinadasa Perera
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | no opportunity to lead evidence was given, absent on the date of trial, dismissing the action for non-appearance, case sent back to proceed with trial | Section 87(3) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2013-03-18 | CA/PHC/0148/2012 |
Ahamed Lathin Mohomed Fausar and another Vs. Director General,
National Archeology Department
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Appellant is absent and unrepresented, failure to pay brief fees, appeal rejected, Rule 13(b) | Rule 13(b) of the preparation of appeal briefs Court of Appeal-1978 | Download |
| 2013-03-18 | CA/PHC/0150/2012 |
Ahamed Lathin Jawad Vs. Director General, National Archeology Department
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Appellant is absent and unrepresented, failure to pay brief fees, appeal rejected, Rule 13(b) | Rule 13 (b) of the preparation of appeal briefs-Court of Appeal-1978. | Download |
| 2013-03-18 | CA/PHC/0149/2012 |
Mohomed Kadar Haibu Vs. Director General, National Archeology Department
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Appellant is absent and unrepresented, failure to pay brief fees, appeal rejected, Rule 13(b) | Rule 13 (b) of the preparation of appeal briefs-Court of Appeal-1978 | Download |
| 2013-03-18 | CA/WRT/0061/2013 |
Hainan Lanka Company (Private) Limited Vs. Victor Samaraweera, Secretary of Ministry of Private Transport Services and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | tender, petitioner has not established a prima facie case, \\\\\\\"tender need not be given to a lowest tenderer if other conditions are not fulfilled\\\\\\\", contractual transaction, no writ will lie, guidelines for tender procedure in circular, statutory flavour | Article 140 of the Constitution, partment of Public Finance in circular No.4/32 | Download |
| 2013-03-18 | CA/WRT/0062/2013 |
Hainan Lanka Company (Private) Limited Vs. Victor Samaraweera, Secretary of Ministry of Private Transport Services and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | tender, petitioner has not established a prima facie case, \\\"tender need not be given to a lowest tenderer if other conditions are not fulfilled\\\", contractual transaction, no writ will lie, guidelines for tender procedure in circular, statutory flavour | Article 140 of the Constitution, Department of Public Finance in circular No.4/32 | Download |
| 2013-03-18 | CA/WRT/0406/2011 |
Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Gunaratne Vs. V.U.K. Agalawatta,
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Hon. Sunil Rajapakse, J. | Land Development Ordinance, invalid and illegal, writ of certiorari quashing the nomination of the successor of the entire paddy land | Section 60 of the Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-03-15 | CA/0016/2004 (F) |
Agampodi Kamalawathie De
Soysa and another Vs. Ranamuka Devage Siri Wijaya
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | \"order for detention, preservation or inspection of property is to be made in respect of an action\", interim order, maintain the status quo, restraining construction of any structure on the subject matter land | Section 669 and 754 of the Civil Procedure Code, Rule 2 of the Court of Appeal (appellate procedure) Rule 1990 | Download |
| 2013-03-15 | CA/0950/2000 (F) |
H.M. Piyaratne Vs. R.A. Piyasiri Rajapakshe and others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | Withdrawal of appeal | Download | |
| 2013-03-15 | CA/0152/2000 (F) |
Mohamed Muhutar Sitti Rahuma Beebi Vs. Mohomed Mustapha Mohamed Raseen
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | business was a de facto partnership and not a co-ownership, absence of a written agreement, Prevention of Frauds Ordinance, requirement of a written agreement | Section 18 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-03-15 | CA/HCC/0190/2011, CA/HCC/0191/2011, CA/HCC/0192/2011 |
Karunaratne Mudiyanselage Madduma Bandara and others Vs.
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Offence of robbery, several convictions, rape, corroboration of evidence of the prosecutrix on material points, identity of accused, subject to sexual intercourse committed against her will, proving of identity beyond reasonable doubt, convictions set aside, appeal allowed | Sections 333, 357 and 364(2) of the Penal Code, | Download |
| 2013-03-14 | CA/HCC/0162/2009 |
Sapinge Wimalasena alias Bandara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Rape, medical evidence of recent vaginal penetration, contention that prosecution had not proved penetration, No contradiction or omission, test of promptness and consistency satisfied, conviction affirmed | Download | |
| 2013-03-14 | CA/PHC/0140/2012 |
Pathirage Sepala and another Vs. Ja Godage Asanka
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Appellant absent and unrepresented, notice duly served, failure to pay brief fees, appeal rejected | Rule 13(b) of the preparation of appeal briefs- Court of Appeal-1978. | Download |
| 2013-03-14 | CA/PHC/0138/2012 |
Nawolis Muthumala Vs. Divisional Secretary, Ambalanthota
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Appellant absent and unrepresented, notices duly served, failure to deposit brief fees | Rule 13(b) of the preparation of appeal briefs- Court of Appeal-1978. | Download |
| 2013-03-14 | CA/WRT/0396/2012 |
Seyed Yaseen Moulana Sayed Hussain Moulana Vs. Divisional Secretary of Thibirigasyaya and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | writ of certiorari, inquiry, payment of compensation, section 17 award, Petitioner was not given the opportunity to be heard, hold a fresh inquiry | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-03-14 | CA/WRT/0259/2012 |
S H Firdous and others Vs. Mr. Laxman Hulugalle, Director General,
National Secretariat, For Non-Governmental Organizations and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Writ of certiorari, quash, Community Trust Fund, non-governmental organization, inquiry, appointment of board of management is premature | Article 140 of the Constitution, Voluntary Social Services Organization (Registration and Supervision) Act No. 31 of 1980 | Download |
| 2013-03-14 | CA/0671/2011 |
Centre for Environmental Justice (Guarantee) Limited Vs. Conservator General, Department of Forest Conservation and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | withdrawal of application | Download | |
| 2013-03-13 | CA/0192/2000 (F) |
H.M.Wimalarathne Vs. Manikkam Janake Ramanarthan
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | Withdrawal of application | Download | |
| 2013-03-13 | CA/0326/1998 (F) |
D.W.S. Sumitha Padmini Vs. The Colombo Municipal Council
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | interim injunction, no opportunity given to parties to call witnesses, district judge was misdirected, prescription, date of commencement of cause of action | Section 307 (2) of the Municipal Council Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-03-13 | CA/1376/1999 (F) |
G.S. Munasinghe Vs. S. Senevirathna Munasinghe
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | withdrawal of appeal | Download | |
| 2013-03-13 | CA/1377/1999 (F) |
N.A. Jayasiri Vs. W.P. Kusalaguna
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Withdrawal of appeal | Download | |
| 2013-03-13 | CA/1401/1999 (F) |
Garusinhage Mallika Vs. K.L. Piyadasa
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | failure to deposit brief fees, notices returned | Rule 13(b) of the preparation of appeal briefs- Court of Appeal- 1978 | Download |
| 2013-03-13 | CA/1372/1999 (F) |
Nandawathi Thubaliyadda Vs. M.A.K. Wanchanayaka Kithsiri Thubaliyadda
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | failure to deposit brief fees, notices returned | Rule 13(b) of the preparation of appeal briefs- Court of Appeal-1978. | Download |
| 2013-03-13 | CA/1385/1999 (F) |
Mrs. T. Sivanyanasundaram and another Vs. P. Jegadeeshwaran and another
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | no deposit of brief fees, no change of address has been furnished to the registry, Rule 13(b) | Rule 13(b) of the preparation of appeal briefs- Court of Appeal- 1978 | Download |
| 2013-03-13 | CA/PHC/0132/2012 |
Kithulampitiya Wikramasinhale Manjula Vs. Divisional Secretory
Divisional Secretory Office, Imaduwa
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Appellant is absent and unrepresented, failure to pay brief fees despite notice duly served, appeal rejected, Rule 13(b) | Rule 13 (b) of the preparation of appeal briefs-Court of Appeal-1978 | Download |
| 2013-03-13 | CA/PHC/0131/2012 |
Gihan Amal Nanayakkara Vs. OIC, Special Investigation Unit, Police Station, Mt. Lavinia and another
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | failure to pay brief fees despite notice having been issued, appeal rejected, Rule 13(b) | Rule 13(b) of the preparation of appeal briefs- Court of Appeal- 1978. | Download |
| 2013-03-13 | CA/PHC/0130/2012 |
Kaluarachchige Muditha Wishwa Subashini Vs. Vijitha Palihakkara Wijesekara and another
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | failure to pay brief fees, appeal rejected, Rule 13(b) | Rule 13(b) of the preparation of appeal briefs-Court of Appeal-1978 | Download |
| 2013-03-13 | CA/PHC/0127/2012 |
W.L.S. Chandrasekara Vs. Wijitha Palihakkara Wijesekara and another
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Appellant is absent and unrepresented, failure to pay brief fees, appeal rejected, Rule 13(b) | Rule 13(b) of the preparation of appeal briefs-Court of Appeal-1978. | Download |
| 2013-03-13 | CA/PHC/0126/2012 |
Tri Star Apparel Exports (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Edirimannage Gunapala, Acting Commissioner of Labour and another
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Appellant is absent and unrepresented, failure to pay brief fees, appeal rejected, Rule 13(b) | Rule 13 (b) of the preparation of appeal briefs-Court of Appeal-1978. | Download |
| 2013-03-13 | CA/PHC/0122/2012 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Gunawathi Vs. Weerapperuma Arachchi Athukorala and others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Parties are absent and unrepresented, failure to pay brief fees despite notice having been issued, appeal rejected, Rule 13(b) | Rule 13(b) of the preparation of appeal briefs- Court of Appeal-1978 | Download |
| 2013-03-13 | CA/WRT/0335/2011 |
Ranrnal Holiday Resort (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Hon. Minister of Labour and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | withdrawal of application, application pro-forma dismissed | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-03-13 | CA/WRT/0379/2012 |
J.F. ling Vs. Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry and Commerce and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari, quash the blocking out plan, Petitioner has not submitted any valid grounds, Court refuses to issue notice | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-03-12 | CA/1252/1998 (F) |
Deva Sanjeewa Nandalal Vs. Edirimuni Indrani de Zoysa and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | partition, comparison of title, possession, no connection to a prior chain of title | Section 755(3) read with Section 758 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2013-03-12 | CA/PHC/0113/2012 |
Domminige Siripala Vs. Layanal Ranasinghe
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | withdrawal of appeal, entitled to apply for the withdrawal of amount paid for brief fees, appeal dismissed | Download | |
| 2013-03-12 | CA/PHC/APN/0077/2012 |
Mohammod Ibrahim Mohammod Azadh Vs. Officer in charge, Anti vice Squad, Police Station, Anuradhapura and another
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Withdrawal of application, petition dismissed | Download | |
| 2013-03-11 | CA/1064/1998(F) CA/1065/1998 (F) |
Don Justin Kannangara Vs. Siril Malcom Pelpola and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | partition, amendment of judgment, settlement, compensation | Download | |
| 2013-03-11 | CA/0619/1999 (F) |
The Green Inn (Pvt) Limited Vs. A. G. Ratnapala Samaraweera
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | leased premises, arrears of rent, lease agreement, excepted premises to the Rent Act | Rent Act No. 7 of 1972, Section 21 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-03-11 | CA/0041/2000 (F) |
Hettiarachchige Wijedasa Vs. Jayakody Arachchige Don Udayasiri Jayakody
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | declaration of title, expiration of the lease, \"learned trial Judge has come to a right conclusion on a careful consideration of the evidence led\", lessee\'s obligations is to pay the rent at the proper place and time, no effort taen t deposit rent in the Local Authority, Appellants become trespassers, cause of action accrues to claim the property back with damages | Rent Act No. 07 of 1972, | Download |
| 2013-03-11 | CA/PHC/0024/2000 |
Francis Wijesuriya Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Beliatta and another
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Appellant is deceased, death certificate, proceedings terminated | Download | |
| 2013-03-11 | CA/WRT/0046/2013 |
Basnayake Mudiyanselage Kithsirimal Thilaka Vs. Director General of Health Services and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | writ of certiorari, quash a charge sheet, Establishment Code, Public Service Commission, availability of an alternative remedy, notice is refused | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-03-11 | CA/WRT/0285/2012 |
Saruwa Liyanage Sunil Vs. Mahinda Deshapriya, Commissioner of Elections and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | withdrawal of application, pro-forma dismissed without costs | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-03-11 | CA/WRT/0509/2011 |
Jayakody Arachchige Kumara Jayakody Vs. Kamalini De Silva, Secretary, Ministry of Justice and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari to quash the decision to terminate his services, Temporary Inquirer into Sudden Deaths, termination of services, charge sheet, Human Rights Commission, application dismissed | Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 108 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2013-03-11 | CA/WRT/0504/2010 |
Dingiri Bandara Aldeniya Vs. The Secretary, Administrative Appeals Tribunal
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Writs of Certiorari, Mandamus and Prohibition, formal disciplinary inquiry, petitioner was exonerated from all charges, Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Financial Regulation 136 and 137, decision of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal cannot be quashed on any ground that could be raised in a writ application, application dismissed | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-03-08 | CA/1272/1998 (F) |
D.A. Somawathi Vs. T. Nihal
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | notices returned, withdrawal of appeal, prescriptive claim | Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2013-03-08 | CA/0897/1998 (F) |
Hiti Hamige Kaseepala Vs. Pallemulla Ralalage Sadi Banda and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | definition of judgment and order, effect of a final judgment, order to correct an arithmetical error is clearly a decision which does not have the effect of a final judgment, | Section 189 of the Civil Procedure Code, Section 754 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2013-03-08 | CA/HCC/0272/2008 |
Kahandawa Arachchige Don Sisira Vs. The Hon. Attorney-General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | criminal breach of trust, misappropriated funds, lottery ticket winner, Lotterys Board, evidence of leading witness not challenged by accused, \"ourt of Appeal will not lightly disturb the finding of a trial Judge\", observed demeanor of witnesses, necessary committal | Download | |
| 2013-03-07 | CA/1034/1998 (F) |
Viyannalage Saranelis Vs. Gamini Jayalath Wijewardena and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | \"Appellate Courts are slow to interfere with the findings of a trial Judge as to the facts of the case\", evidentiary value, obstruction of right of way, prescription, corroboration, independent evidence | Download | |
| 2013-03-07 | CA/1145/1998 (F) |
Buddhika Indrajith Kurukulasuriya Vs. Wilson Wimalaratne and another
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | terms of settlement entered into and accepted | Download | |
| 2013-03-07 | CA/HCC/0212/2010 |
Biyagamage Jayanethi Fernando alias Jayantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Accused is deceased, appeal abated | Download | |
| 2013-03-06 | CA/HCC/0218/2008 |
Wijeratne Mudiyansela Jayantha Wijerantne Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | murder, \"Learned trial Judge did not consider the dock statement\", reasonable doubt, \"evidence given by a reliable witness on a material point is not challenged in cross examination\", material point, conviction affirmed | Section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2013-03-06 | CA/PHC/0045/2006 |
Pushpa Dilminida Alwis and others Vs. Hettiarachchige Gilbat De Alwis and others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Withdrawal of appeal, appeal dismissed | Download | |
| 2013-03-06 | CA/PHC/0048/2006 |
Seemasahitha Sambodi Subasadaka Samithiya Vs. H.W. Wijerathna and others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | failure to pay brief fees, appeal rejected | Rule 13(b) of the preparation of the appeal briefs -Court of Appeal 1978. | Download |
| 2013-03-06 | CA/PHC/0099/2012 |
Mohomed Buhari Mohomedu Sadikin Vs. Director General, National Archeology Department
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Appellant is absent & unrepresented, failure to deposit brief fees, appeal rejected | Rule 13(b) of the preparation of the appeal briefs - Court of Appeal - 1978 | Download |
| 2013-03-06 | CA/PHC/APN/0757/2000 (F), CA/PHC/APN/0758/2000 (F) |
Lelwala Godakandage Godakanda Vs. Hettigoda Industries (Private) Limited
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | withdrawal of appeal, appeal dismissed | Download | |
| 2013-03-06 | CA/WRT/0382/2009, CA/WRT/0383/2009 |
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Limited Vs. D. S. Edirisinghe, Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | industrial dispute, gratuity and EPF contributions, earnings, wages or salary, social legislations, \"Article 140 of the Constitution cannot be disturbed by any other section or provision of any other law. Constitutional provisions being the higher norm, it must prevail over any other statutory provision or law.\" | Employees Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958, payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 | Download |
| 2013-03-06 | CA/WRT/0452/2008 |
W. M. Karunawathie and others Vs. Arachchi Hamilage Pemawathie and others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Writ of Certiorari to quash the permit issued, Writ of Mandamus, application of the Petitioners are itself vague, prerogative writ, Writ of Mandamus cannot lie as a matter of course or routine, Petitioners have not established proper acceptable grounds to satisfy court, writ cannot be granted on vague statements | Article 140 of the Constitution, Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-03-05 | CA/PHC/0035/2006 |
Jagath Wikramasinghe Vs. Jayathissa Wikramasinghage Gunasekara
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | By reasons of the judgment delivered in CA/PHC/0017/2006 on 30.09.2011, proceedings terminated | Download | |
| 2013-03-05 | CA/PHC/0037/2006 |
I. Sivaguru Vs. P. A. I. Ganepola
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Appellant is absent and unrepresented, appeal rejected for failure to deposit brief fees | Download | |
| 2013-03-05 | CA/PHC/0042/2006 |
Samantha Depani Kalubowila and another Vs. W.M Nishantha Rasika Kumara
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Appellant is absent and unrepresented, failure to deposit brief fees, appeal rejected | Download | |
| 2013-03-05 | CA/PHC/0044/2006 |
H.J. Chandana Monti Jayawardana Vs. R.D. Indika Nirosh
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Appellant is absent and unrepresented, failure to deposit brief fees, appeal rejected | Download | |
| 2013-03-04 | CA/0123/1992(F) |
N. G. W. Madanayake and others Vs. Caroline Meriah Weeragunarathna and others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | partition, appellant absent and unrepresented, prescriptive rights, possibility of reaching a compromise, delay in delivering judgment | Download | |
| 2013-03-04 | CA/0279/1998 (F) |
Hewa Magalgodage Heenmenike Vs. Padukkage Dona Cicilina Hamine and another
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | no substitution papers filed, appeal abated | Download | |
| 2013-03-04 | CA/HCC/0249/2010 |
Kahapola Arachchige Milroy
Lasantha Fernando alias Gamini Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | rape, \"duty on the part of the learned trial Judge to allow the application of the accused-appellant regarding the D.N.A. test.\", conviction set aside, retrial before a different judge | Download | |
| 2013-03-04 | CA/HCC/0295/2008 |
Varshahanadige Sunil Soysa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | murder, alibi, dock statement, dock statement did not create reasonable doubt in the prosecution case, no reason to interfere with the judgment | Download | |
| 2013-03-01 | CA/1331/1996 (F) |
Keembiye Liyana Gamage Gnanapala Vs. Wickremanayake
Arachchi Santi alias Suwaris and others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | unlawful encroachment, misdirection in assessment and evaluation of evidence, balance of probability, possession of the defendants is more credible, findings based on credibility of the witness, lack of proper evaluation of evidence | Download | |
| 2013-03-01 | CA/0080/1997 (F) |
Hettige Dona Maggie Nona Vs. Hettige Dona Punchi Nona
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | no steps taken to substitute appellant, several interim applications made, pending the delivery of the judgment, learned district Judge was prevented from delivering the Judgment | Download | |
| 2013-03-01 | CA/0546/1997 (F) |
Gakotuwe Gedara Punchi Appu Vs. Hewada Munda Gedara Pin Hami
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | partition, clarification as to the blocking out of the land, directing to have a clear understanding | Download | |
| 2013-03-01 | CA/0715/1998 (F) |
Vagachchige Jemis Kandegedara Vs. Dani Liyana Pathirana Mahagoda
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | appellant has not taken steps to substitute the heirs of the deceased parties, appeal abated | Download | |
| 2013-03-01 | CA/WRT/0639/2010 |
Trandex Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. S.P.N. Amarasiri
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | writ of certiorari, re-employment, Company is now closed, | Aritcle 140 of the Constitution, Section 6A of the Termination of Employment ( Special Provisions) Act | Download |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/WRT/2107/2004 |
Ramani Siriwardhane Vs. National Housing Development Authority and others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | writs of certiorari and mandamus, sales agreement, matrimonial proceedings, renouncing of interest, authority has the right to alienate land, flats, houses or other living accommodation, failure to act fairly and reasonably in the interest of justice, nullity | Article 140 of the Constitution, National Housing Development Authority Act | Download |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/WRT/0002/2013 |
G. N. Priyalanka Vs. Professor Athula Senaratne,
The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Peradeniya and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Writs of Certiorari, Prohibition, Mandamus, University Services Appeals Board, opportunity to retain counsel not given, right to a fair hearing, permitted to retain an Attorney-at-law other than an officer of the University, disciplinary Order, Establishment Code of the University Grant Commission | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/HC/0035/2010, CA/HC/0036/2010, CA/HC/0037/2010 and CA/HC/0038/2010 |
SNM Samarakoon Banda and 3 others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | unlawful assembly, common object, no evidence to conclude common intention or participation | Section 314 and 140 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/PHC/0155/2005 |
Dinesh Arachchilage Jayantha Kumara Vs. Manadi Pathiranahalage Knyanawathi
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | brief fees not paid, appellant failed to comply with directives, non compliance | Rule 13(b) of the Supreme Court (Court of Appeal, Appellate Procedure Copies of Records) Rules 1978 | Download |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/0040/1998 (F) |
Pelawaththa Hettige Ranjith Kumara Vs. Pelawaththa Hettige Duinona
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | partition, deviation from the pedigree, impliedly accepted the devolution of title | Download | |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/0208/2000 (F) |
Dasanayake Ralalage Podimenike and others Vs. Wattarantenna Mudiyanselage Tikiri Banda
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | substitution not effected, no steps taken to substitute, District Judge is competent to deliver judgment. | Download | |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/0676/1998 (F) |
K. M. S. Abuthahir Vs. Kanthasarny Vyapuri
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | possession, ownership of the land was undisputed, owner of a land has the right to eject trespasses therefrom by legal means, tenancy rights, residential premises | Sections 36(2) (a) and 36(2) (b) of the Rent Act No.7 of 1972 | Download |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/0286/1998 (F) |
Balapatabendige Piyadasa Vs. B. A. Don Jayantha Hemakumara
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | negligence, evidence disproved the plaintiff\'s case, requirement of relevance and reliability | Section 41 of the Evidence Amendment Act No. 33 of 1998 | Download |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/0415/1998 (F) |
Leelawathie Ramasamy Vs. Welupillai Balakrishnan
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | Power of Attorney holder, excepted premises, no evidence of occupation of premises | Section 2(4) of the Rent Act No.07 of 1972 | Download |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/0199/1998 (F) |
Hawpe Liyanage Chandrasekera Vs. W. Vithanage Gnanawathie
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | partition, petition filed out of time, no merit in appeal, no basis to interfere with judgment of District Court, original court had failed to maintain proper journals/records | Download | |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/WRT/0423/2011 |
Jayasinghe Mudalige Aruna Kumara Vs. Dayananda Dissanayake,
Former Commissioner General of Elections and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari and Mandaus, local government elections, right to a fair and accurate counting of preferential votes, relief to nullify the elections, indirectly challenging the entire election process, election petition, election rsults are the proclamation of a result and not a decision, writ will not lie | Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 60, 61, 65 and 59(a) of the Local Government Elections Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/WRT/0452/2009 |
W. P. Fernando Vs. The Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Elpitiya and others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | writ of certiorari/mandamus, no merit, Respondents have not acted in excess of their authority, issue which does not attract writ jurisdiction, installation of lamps by Electricity Board, not disclosed proper acceptable grounds | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/WRT/0548/2010 |
Commercial and Industrial Workers\' Union Vs. Unilever Ceylon Ltd. and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Arbitration Case No: A3182, increments, withholding of service increments and reduction of annual leave, Industrial Dispute, Arbitrator has no jurisdiction as the said dispute arose from a Memorandum of Settlement, considering the strike period as non-working days, Collective agreement, Findings of Arbitrator are justified | Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 4(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/WRT/0015/2013 |
Lt Col Wijesundara Pathiranage Hector Manchanayake Vs. Maj Gen R. M. D. Rathnayake, Col of the Regiment and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari, Court of Inquiry, arrived at finding based on admission of Petitioner, Notice refused | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/WRT/0286/2011 |
U. I. E. Wijesuriya and others Vs. Mahinda Desahapriya and others
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S. Sriskandaraiah, J. (P,C/A) | Public interest litigation, public interests of voters, fairness and transparency in the counting process, partial quashing of the election results, Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, no writ lies, preferential votes constitute ministerial act, alternative remedy | Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 82(b) read with Section 82(s) of the Local Authorities Election Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/WRT/0291/2011 |
R.D. Lalith Ranasinghe Vs. H.R.P. Peiris, Returning Officer/ Senior Assistant Commissioner of
Elections and others
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S. Sriskandaraiah, J. (P,C/A) | Public interest litigation, public interests of voters, Writs Of Mandamus and Quo Warranto, fairness and transparency in the counting process, partial quashing of the election results, Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, no writ lies, preferential votes constitute ministerial act, alternative remedy | Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 65 of the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance, Section 82(b) read with Section 82(s) of the Local Authorities Election Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/WRT/0295/2011 |
Ananda Rupasinghe and others Vs. J. A. S. P. Jayasinghe, Returning Officer/Assistant Commissioner of Elections and others
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S. Sriskandaraiah, J. (P,C/A) | Public interest litigation, public interests of voters, Writs Of Mandamus and Quo Warranto, fairness and transparency in the counting process, partial quashing of the election results, Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, no writ lies, preferential votes constitute ministerial act, alternative remedy | Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 65 of the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance, Section 82(b) read with Section 82(s) of the Local Authorities Election Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/WRT/0233/2012 |
Abdul Hameed Badurdeen and others Vs. The Registrar, Ministry of Co-operative Societies and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | writ of certiorari, mandamus, absence of a prima facie case, affected parties could have preferred an appeal, right to make an appeal | Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 60(2) of the Co-operative Society Ordinance 16 of 1936 | Download |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/HC/0153/2010 |
Halpandeniya Hewage Ruwan Chinthaka and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Withdrawal of appeal | Download | |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/0432/1999 (F) |
A.H.A. Podi Nona Hamine Vs. W.J.V.A. Bengemin
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | notice dispatched returned undelivered, notice not returned undelivered is presumed to have been served, appeal dismissed | Rule 13(b) of the Supreme Court (Court of Appeal, Appellate Procedure Copies of Records) Rules 1978 | Download |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/HC/0189-A/2002 |
Rupasinghe Arachchige Noyel Sarath Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Withdrawal of appeal | Download | |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/1319/2000 (F) |
Dona Rathwath Gamage Vs. Piyaseeli Sumanadasa
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | failed to take steps for substitution, lack of due diligence in prosecuting appeal | Download | |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/WRT/0799/2009 |
Golden Sunrise (Pvt) Ltd. Vs.
Board of Investment of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/WRT/0478/2011 |
Lakjaya Micro Finance Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Labour Department of Labour and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Petitioner was not in a position to comply with order, futile to quash order, Commissioner of Labour, employment terminated without permission | Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 2 and 6 of the Termination of Employment (Special Provisions) Act, | Download |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/WRT/0632/2010 |
Abidally Sons (Pvt) Limited Vs. M.D.H. Herath, Member, Board of Review and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari, disallowance of capital allowance, tax exemption claim, Board of Review, acted illegally and unlawfully, decision of all 3 Members, no provision for the expression of the opinion by a dissenting Member, statutorily prescribed special remedy, alternative remedy | Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 73(8) and 136 of Inland Revenue Act No.38 of 2000 | Download |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/WRT/0764/2007 |
BC Computers Ltd Vs. U.S. Wickramasinghe, Assistant Superintendent of Customs and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Awarding of a tender, liable for Customs duty, borne out by their licence agreement | Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 10, 47, 107, 129, 162 and Schedule (e) of the Customs Ordinance, Customs (Amendment Act No.2 of 2003) | Download |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/TRF/0419/2012 |
Jayalath Pathiranage Lal de Silva Vs.Officer-in-Charge,
Police Station,
Vavuniya and another
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Transfer application, language, inconvenient to travel, Petitioner is entitled to seek translations, duty of Court to provide adequate translators, witnesses will undergo inconvenience | Download | |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/TRF/0420/2012 |
Jayalath Pathiranage Lal de Silva Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Vavuniya and another
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Transfer application, language, inconvenient to travel, Petitioner is entitled to seek translations, duty of Court to provide adequate translators, witnesses will undergo inconvenience | Download | |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/PHC/0008/2009 |
Loku Balasuriyage Don Lili Vs. OIC, Police Station,
Nikaweratiya and another
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Revision application, order of confiscation, no knowledge of the commission of offence, fresh inquiry | Section 3A of the Animals Act | Download |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/TRF/0421/2012 |
Jayalath Pathiranage Lal de Silva Vs. Head Quarters Chief Inspector, Head Quarters Police, Vavuniya and another
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Transfer application, language, inconvenient to travel, Petitioner is entitled to seek translations, duty of Court to provide adequate translators, witnesses will undergo inconvenience | Download | |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/0714/2000 (F) |
L.Y.Francis Alias Wikrama Vs. S.P.Samsen
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | Appellant has not paid brief fees, appeal rejected | Rule 13(b) of the Supreme Court (Court of Appeal, Appellate Procedure Copies of Records) Rules 1978 | Download |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/1192/1999 (F) |
Ananda Gamini Gardige Punchihewa Vs. K. P. Siriwardane
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Parties absent and unrepresented, Legal heirs have not responded to notice | Download | |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/0131/1996 |
Ranaweeraarachchige Seetin Vs. Lindamulage Deepthi Lalitha De Silva
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | constructive trust, permissible exemptions, not absolute transfer but a conditional transfer | Section 92 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/0507/1999 (F) |
N.A Thilakarathna Ediriweera Vs. T.M Nandawathi Thennakoon
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | ex-parte hearing, writ, impugned order is unappealable | Sections 328, 754(1) and 839 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/0347/2000 (F) |
Uhanowitage Nanclisena Vs. Uhanowitage Sirisena
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | Partition, failure to hold an inquiry in accordance with section 25(1) of the Partition Act, fresh inquiry to be conducted | Sections 25 and 26 of the Partition Act | Download |
| 2013-01-28 | CA/0454/1998 (F) |
P. Charlie Fernando and another Vs. Colombo North Regional Transport Board and another
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | substitution, appellant did not prosecute the appeal diligently, no steps taken to substitute heirs, proceedings terminated | Rule 34 of the Supreme Court Rules | Download |
| 2013-01-28 | CA/HC/0173/2010 |
Aththanayake Mudiyanselage Siripala Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Murder, dock statement, conviction affirmed, death sentence | Download | |
| 2013-01-28 | CA/0738/1998 (F) |
Mapahamige Danasena Vs. Mahawattage Antony Perera
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | wrong procedure when filing appeal, final appeal filed without obtaining leave, appeal dismissed | Section 36 of the Partition Law No.21 of 1997, Section 36(A) of the Partition (Amended)Act No.17 of 1977 | Download |
| 2013-01-28 | CA/1196/1996A (F) and CA/1196/1996B (F) |
K.L. Kusumsiri Vs. W. Nalani Ranaweera and others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | partition, undivided share, interlocutory decree, mortgage bond, preferential rights | Download | |
| 2013-01-24 | CA/WRT/0439/ 2011 |
KAPS Angulugaha, Group Captain
(Temporary Air Commodore), Sri Lanka Air
Force Vs. Air Marshal HD Abeywickrama, Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force and others
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | writ of certiorari, principles of natural justice, promotion, decision not to forward the petitioner\'s promotion, unreasonable, arbitrary, irrational, Annual Promotion Board (APB) | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-24 | CA/WRT/0458/2010 |
The Lighthouse Hotel PLC Vs. K.G. Piyatissa, Provincial Commissioner of Revenue
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Withdrawal of application, undertaking to not proceed with documents sought to be quashed | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-24 | CA/WRT/0468/2010 |
Dickwella Resorts (Private) Limited Vs. K.G. Piyatissa, Provincial Commissioner of Revenue
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Withdrawal of application, undertaking to not proceed with documents sought to be quashed | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-24 | CA/WRT/0894/2009 |
Riverina Hotel PLC Vs. U.P.G. Udadeniya,
Provincial Commissioner of Revenue and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Withdrawal of application, decision to not proceed with documents sought to be quashed | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-24 | CA/1102/1998 (F) |
Mahalekamge Sumanasiri Vs. M. I. Rajapakse and others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | partition, partition of several lands, co-owned, no merit in appeal | Section 26(4) of Partition Law No. 21 of 1977, Partition Act | Download |
| 2013-01-24 | CA/REV/2170/2005 |
Daniyal Dissanayaka Vs. Sediyas Dias Samarasekara and others
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Hon. Sarath de Abrew, J. | appeal not pursued with due diligence, appellant is absent and unrepresented, dismissal of appeal | Download | |
| 2013-01-24 | CA/0744/1998 (F) |
K.M.S. Abuthahir Vs. Kanthasamy Vyapuri
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | Prescriptive title, possession, \"Trial judge is the best person to decide on the facts in issue\" | Download | |
| 2013-01-23 | CA/WRT/0445/2008 |
Elapec (Pvt.) Limited and another Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and another
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | writ of Certiorari, Prohibition and Mandamus, payment of proper compensation in law, award of arrears of salary, entitlement to back wages or arrears of salary, approval to terminate the services of employees on the closure of a business, Commissioner is duty bound in law to necessarily include in the compensation the wages lost and cannot award it under a separate item | Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 2 (ii) of the Termination of the Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No. 45 of 1971 | Download |
| 2013-01-23 | CA/WRT/0003/2013 |
Rodamas Holdings (Pvt) Ltd and another Vs. Jagath Jayaweera
Director General of Customs and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Customs duties are properly paid, Customs inquiry commenced and concluded on wrong basis, removal of documents fraudulently, clean hands doctrine, refusal to reissue notice | Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 119 of the Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-01-23 | CA/WRT/0364/2012 |
Chandrapala Kumarage Vs. Hon. Wimal Weerawansa, MP
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S. Sriskandaraiah, J. (P,C/A) | Withdrawal of Application | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-23 | CA/WRT/0363/2012 |
Nimal Weerakkody Vs. Hon. Dr. Rajitha Senaratne, MP
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S. Sriskandaraiah, J. (P,C/A) | Withdrawal of application | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-23 | CA/0365/1997 (F) |
Senarath Arachchige Don Anton Bonifas Appuhamy Vs. Karawgodage Don Weetus Modas Anthoney Jayawardene and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | terms of settlement, judgment varied | Download | |
| 2013-01-23 | CA/1414/1999 (F) |
Subramaniyam Ravindran Vs. Arumugam Jayalectchami
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | appellant has not furnished details with regard to change in address, appeal dismissed | Rules 13 (b) of the preparation of appeal briefs -Court of Appeal Rules-1978 | Download |
| 2013-01-23 | CA/0310/1998 (F) |
Mahawatta Kankanamlage Sirisena Vs. Peter Chandrishan Manilal Perera
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | refusal to call as witness notary who executed deed, prejudice | Download | |
| 2013-01-23 | CA/0083/2000 (F) |
N adesan Manoharan and another Vs. Bank of Ceylon
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | special jurisdiction, no right of appeal, decree absolute, decree nisi | Section 6(1) Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No 02 of 1990 | Download |
| 2013-01-22 | CA/WRT/0352/2012 |
Jayantha Liyanage Vs. Lalith Weeratunga, Secretary to the President of Sri Lanka and others
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S. Sriskandaraiah, J. (P,C/A) | writ of mandamus, reconvene the LLRC, Petitioner appears in person, absence of a prima facie case, refusal to issue notice | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-22 | CA/PHC/APN/0128/2012 |
W.S Kumudini Fernando Thamel Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | surety bail, authenticity of the identity of the sureties | Download | |
| 2013-01-22 | CA/PHC/0060/2011 |
Yakdehige Mahesh Priyadarshana Fernando Vs. OIC
Police Station,
Wennappuwa and another
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Revision application, order for confiscation, vehicle used for the commission of the offence without knowledge, balance of probability, fresh inquiry | section 3A of the Animals Act 29 of 1958 as amended by Act No. 10 of 1968 | Download |
| 2013-01-22 | CA/1212/1998 (F) |
Nimalasiri Guruge Vs. Surasena Jayasinghe and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | partition, final decree, defence of constructive trust, alienation of ownership of property, co-owners, prescriptive rights, continued and uninterrupted possession of land in dispute | Download | |
| 2013-01-21 | CA/WRT/0505/2011 |
Hewa Pedige Raasinghe and others Vs. Hon. Attorney-General and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | examination for limited and open candidates, contrary to the Service Minute, not entitled for a Writ of Certiorari, Agricultural Service | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-21 | CA/WRT/0393/2012 |
Bogodage Hemachandra Perera Vs. Hon. Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Ministry of Sports and others
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S. Sriskandaraiah, J. (P,C/A) | services were terminated unduly by the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, Labour Tribunal, settlement paid | Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 30 of the Sports Law No. 25 of 1973 | Download |
| 2013-01-21 | CA/0777/1998 (F) |
W.J.P. Ariyawansha Vs. Gardi Punchihewa Indrani
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | appeal to set aside order nisi, Appellant absent and unrepresented on all occasions, appeal dismissed | Section 608(2)(b) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2013-01-18 | CA/WRT/0248/2008 |
Gannoruwe Gamini Sirisena and another Vs. .Director-General of Establishment,
Ministry of Public Administration and others
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Writ of mandamus, implement recommendation of Human Rights Commission, HRC, absorbing to the new scheme should be back dated, no legal right to have this recommendation implemented in this manner, seek relief from HRC, application dismissed | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-18 | CA/WRT/0262/2012 |
Sriyani Wekunugoda Vs. Land Reform Commission and others
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S. Sriskandaraiah, J. (P,C/A) | no prima facie case to quash documents, document allocating land, notice refused | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-18 | CA/PHC/0148/2005 |
G.D. Dinesh Indika Vs. President
Divisional Council,
Mathugama and another
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Appellant is absent and unrepresented, non compliance, brief fees not paid | Rule 13(b) of the Supreme Court (Court of Appeal, Appellate Procedure Copies of Records) Rules 1978 | Download |
| 2013-01-18 | CA/0879/1998 (F) |
W.T. Roshan Perera and another Vs. W. Francis Perera and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | no steps were taken to substitute, appeal abated | Download | |
| 2013-01-18 | CA/0525/2000 (F) |
Amarasinghelage Amara
Wickremasinghe Vs. Anula Chitralatha Kumari
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | trial judge has embarked on a voyage of discovery to find the shortcomings pertaining to the issuance of the medical certificate, erred in rejecting evidence, medical certificate, non-appearance of appellant | Section 87(3) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2013-01-18 | CA/0653/1998 (F) |
Ilanganathilakage Premachandra Jayasinghe Vs. B.K. Steaphen Nikalas
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | ex-party trial, reason for defendant\'s absent on day of trial considered by District judge | Download | |
| 2013-01-18 | CA/0246/1998 (F) |
K. L. Udenis Perera Vs. M.K. Don Wildon Fonseka Abeykoon and others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | partition, prescription, possession, title proved by deeds and documents | Download | |
| 2013-01-17 | CA/WRT/0556/2005 |
Ratna Enterprises (Pvt.) Ltd. Vs. People\\\'s Bank
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Writ of Certiorari/Prohibition, Resolution, leasehold rights, defautled in repayment of loan, Urban Development Authority, issuance of a writ is a discretionary remedy of court, unexplained delay, Petitioner by conducted precluded himself from applying for a writ of certiorari, writ cannot be granted on the ground of public inconvenience | Section 290 of the Article 140 of the Constitution, People\'s Bank Act as Amended by Act No. 32 of 1986 | Download |
| 2013-01-17 | CA/PHC/0108/2011 |
Damith Kodithuwakku Vs. Pinnaduwa Hewa Samson and others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | revision application, possession, jurisdiction invoked by private individual, necessity to file an affidavit under section 66(3) does not arise, | Sections 67 (3), 66 (1) and 66 (3) of the Primary Court Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2013-01-17 | CA/HC/0117/2010 |
Maheepala Mudalige Chandan Rimson Paaris Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | unsafe to convict, only evidence against accused is identification evidence, appellants were shown to witnesses prior to identification parade, Commissioner of prison, acquitted and discharged | Download | |
| 2013-01-17 | CA/0855/1998 (F) |
D. Wasthuwa Vs. M.M. Gunaseeli Menike
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | granting special leave to proceed, order varied | Section 48(4) of the Partition Act No. 21 of 1977, District Judge has not followed procedure in Section 48(4)(c) of the Partition Act | Download |
| 2013-01-17 | CA/0088/1998 (F) |
Warnakulasooriya Mahawaduge Harold Waas Vs. Dikkumburage Malini Senehelatha and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | prescriptive rights, issue not raised at the trial, partition, interlocutory decree | Download | |
| 2013-01-17 | CA/1264/1999 (F) |
Hadapangodage Layanal Gunarathna Vs. Sarath Gamini Hadapangoda
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | notices issued but returned with endorsement that no one is found at the address, failure to take steps | Download | |
| 2013-01-17 | CA/0309/1999 (F) |
H. P. Asoka Manthrirathna Vs. Mohamed Haniffa Mohamed Naleem
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | dishonoured cheque, original judgment based on credibility of witness, appeal dismissed | Download | |
| 2013-01-17 | CA/1162/1999 (F) |
D.M. Sudumanika and another Vs. Roslin Nona and others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | declaration of title, dispute as to ownership of the land, prescription, Onus probendi, \"physical possession is a factum probandum\" | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance, No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2013-01-17 | CA/0079/1998 (F) |
Walawe Vitharanage Jayasena and others Vs. Subsainghe Arachchige Chandrawathee
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | settlement, possession of premises, decree, obtain possession without notice | Download | |
| 2013-01-16 | CA/HC/0232/2005 |
Bambarunde Yapa Mudiyanselage Wickramasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Rape, dock statement, no reasons to interfere with the judgment | Download | |
| 2013-01-16 | CA/0876/1998 (F) |
Wimaladasa Mathangaweera Vs. M. K. Pantis and another
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | prescriptive claim, uninterrupted possession of land, failure to establish possession, decree | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-01-16 | CA/0947/2000 (F) |
S. Pushpakanthi Bodhinarayana Vs. Sawalappulige Richard Fernando
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | damages, negligence, appellants closed their case without leading evidence, respondent financially dependent on deceased | Download | |
| 2013-01-16 | CA/0615/1999 (F) |
Uva Regional Transport Board Vs. D K P Deveniguru
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | set aside judgment entered into after ex-parte trial, reasonable grounds for default of appearance | Download | |
| 2013-01-16 | CA/0066/1998 (F) |
Pinnawala Dewalayage Gunapala Vs. Olga Eeneed Suraweera
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | lack of due diligence in prosecuting appeal, both parties absent and unrepresented, appeal abated | Download | |
| 2013-01-16 | CA/0403/1999 (F) |
Sandhya Kanthi Ratnaweera Vs. Mercantile Credit Private Limited and others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | hire purchase agreement, outside the jurisdiction, signing of agreement | Section 187 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2013-01-16 | CA/1338/1999 (F) |
Kerawalamullage Simon Appu Vs. Kudagamage Amarias Appuhamy,
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | establish title to larger land, refusal to pay paraveni share, prescriptive claim, prescription, unwarranted exercise of appellate jurisdiction | Download | |
| 2013-01-15 | CA/WRT/0875/2010 |
Eliyathamby Nadesamoorthy Vs. T. Asoka Peiris, Secretary, Ministry of Land and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus, new Survey Minute, rejecting the Petitioner\'s request to allow him to exercise his option for retirement in terms of the Minute, refusal of the said option is not illegal or arbitrary | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-15 | CA/LA/0003/2009 |
Nazeer Hussain Ghany Vs. Mrs. S.Y.N.H. Ghany
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Board of Quazis, Withdrawal of the application, Petitioner is deceased | Download | |
| 2013-01-15 | CA/WRT/0015/2011 |
Jayasinghe Pelige Nimal Jayasinghe Vs. Justice G.W. Edirisuriya
Chairman, The Universities Appeal Board and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | payment of half wages stopped, Petitioner has already challenged the termination of his services, Council not made party to appeal, fatal irregularity | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-15 | CA/WRT/0246/2011 |
Nirosha Shashipriya Francis Vs. D.G.M.V Hapuarachchi, The Commissioner General of Excise and others
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Hon. S. Sriskandarajah, J. (P/CA) | Application for withdrawal | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-15 | CA/WRT/0275/2012 |
Vithanage Aruna Shantha and another Vs. The Minister of Land and Land Development and others
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S. Sriskandaraiah, J. (P,C/A) | writ of certiorari, delay, quashing of grant of written consent to execute deed, divisional secretary | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-15 | CA/WRT/0368/2010 |
PolyStar Poly Products (Private) Limited Vs. Sudharma Karunaratne, Director General,
Custom Department and others
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S. Sriskandaraiah, J. (P,C/A) | Writ of Certiorari, appointment of Director-General of Custom as Director-General of Excise is an independent act of the Cabinet, ultra vires | Section 3 of the Excise (Special Provisions) Act No.13 of 1989, Article 55(2) and Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2013-01-15 | CA/PHC/APN/0109/2012 |
Mohammed Thambi Jameena Beebe Vs. Officer in Charge
Police Narcotics Bureau and others
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Remand without indictment, no previous convictions, bail | Download | |
| 2013-01-15 | CA/1159/1998 (F) |
Muthuhetti Gamage Dayawansa Vs. Jagoda Chandrasiri Jayasundara
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | decree, agreement to waive damages awarded, withdrawal of appeal | Download | |
| 2013-01-15 | CA/1175/1998 (F) |
Mohamed Hassim Mohamed Ziad Vs. D.M. Somapala
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | Withdrawal of the appeal | Download | |
| 2012-11-22 | CA/WRT/0323/2012 |
Arushan Raninkumar Vs. Mr. N.K. llangakone
Inspector General of Police and others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | writ of mandamus, award of compensation, petitioner has misconstrued his relief, absence of a prima facie case, | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2012-09-08 | CA/178/2012 |
Rasiah Thurairatnam Vs. Sivanesathurai Chandraknthan
Chief Minister- Eastern Province AND OTHERS
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Hon. Sisira De Abrew, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-30 | CA/196/1998 (F) |
M. H. Abdul Barie Vs. M. H. M. Niyaz
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-30 | CA/779/1986 (F) |
Mohamed Lebbe Abdul Rasak AND OTHERS Vs. Abdul Rahuman Marikkar Mohamed Thahir AND OTHERS
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathene, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-30 | CA/988/98 (F) |
W.M Mahawidana Muhandiramge Dayananda and M.D. Nishantha Vs. Kaum Hajjiyar Siththi Fathima
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-30 | CA/81/1998 (F) |
Premadasa Edirisinghe Vs. K. G. Samadasa AND OTHERS
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-30 | CA/367/1998 (F) |
M. Don Nandasiri Vs. A. A. Amaradasa AND OTHERS
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Hon. Gooneratne J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-29 | CA/239/95 (F) |
Gamage Wilbert Perera, Gamage Magi Nona Perera (Deceased), D.Nandasoma Kasthuriarachchi Vs. Gamage Abeysena Perera, Malmbage Sedera Sigera, Malambage Vinie Sigera and Others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Interlocutory decree, partition action, mandatory provisions, | Section 25 of the Partition Law | Download |
| 2012-08-29 | CA 265/98(F) |
Ashoka Exports and Wijerathna Mudiyanselage Jayapathirathna Vs. Walasinha Sunil Chandrasiri De Soisa
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-29 | CA/1385/2000 (F) |
Eurin Kiriwendala Vs. Thusaya Hakuru Senanayake AND OTHERS
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathene, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-29 | CA/843/2000 |
M.A.O. Hussain Vs. Rev Bishop Frank Markus Fernando and Rev Don Sunil Wijesinghe
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathene, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-29 | CA/WRT/0595/2011 |
R.A. Rathnayaka, Vs. S. Sivapalan, S.V.S. Imbuldeniya, and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundara, J. | Disciplinary inquiry, | Download | |
| 2012-08-29 | CA/WRT/0801/2010 |
Thantri Arachige Dona Janakadevi
Kathriarachchi alias Janaki Kathriarachchi Vs. Hon. Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Minister of Land and Land Development, Hon. Minister of Land, Land Development
Settlement and Ranaviru Welfare, and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Withdrawal of Application and matter dissmissed | Download | |
| 2012-08-28 | CA 70/97 F DC |
Lakshman Waidyasiri, Susila Ranasinghe, Vs. M.Malani Costa,
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Hon. A W A Salam, J | Download | ||
| 2012-08-28 | CA/1062/1998 (F) |
M. S. A. Aleem Mohamed and M. Shane Suhail Vs. Abdul Mohamed Muhular AND OTHERS
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Hon. Gooneratne J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-28 | CA/1295/1998 (F) |
M. K. Piyadasa and V. L. Dayalias Vs. W. Jayasena AND OTHERS
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Hon. Gooneratne J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-28 | CA/289/1998 (F) |
A. H. G. Ameen Vs. M. H. M. Salahudeen
and M. Z. Fawmey
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Hon. Gooneratne J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-28 | CA/869/96 (F) |
Ven. Padiyapalalle Seevali Thero Vs. Ven.Hagoda Vajira Thero
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-28 | CA/1092/96 (F) |
Union Trust And Investment Ltd Vs. Miles Morris Xavier Roche AND OTHERS
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-27 | CA/551/98 (F) |
Jayawardana Kankanamge Chandradasa Vs. Palliya Dora Hewage Dayarathna.
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Appellant was absent & unrepresented,Supreme Court Rules. | Download | |
| 2012-08-27 | CA/646/99(F) |
U. Amaradasa Vs. Dasanayake Lekamlage Kusumawathi
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Partition action, Foregoing reasons | Partition Law No 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2012-08-27 | CA/1021/1998 (F) |
People\'s Bank Vs. W. A. Piyasena AND OTHERS
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-27 | CA/601/2000 (F) |
Seettuhewa Chithra Seneviratne Vs. Mohamed Sulthan kybe and Mohamed Sulthan Marikkar
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathene, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-27 | CA/1292/98 (F) |
N.K. Jayaratne Vs. A.M. Sithy Fathima
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-10 | CA/254/96 (F) |
Nambi Ralage
Rajakaruna Vs. Ukkurala Bandage
Sirisena AND OTHERS
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-10 | CA/889/99 (F) |
P.G.A. Wijerathna Vs. Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd.
O.T.C. Australia (Pvt) Ltd
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-10 | CA/1217/1998 (F) |
Lalitha Jayasuriya AND OTHERS Vs. Hewage Baron Chandrasiri and Labunu Hewage Ananda layanatha
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-10 | CA/LA/0041/2007 |
D.M.S. Abhaya Kumara Vs. H.A. Premawathie
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Hon. Eric Basnayake, J. | Public Auction, lis pendens, | Section 66 of the Partition Law, | Download |
| 2012-08-09 | CA/280/1997 (F) |
H. M. Abeyrathna Banda Vs. B. M. Weerakoon Banda
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-08 | CA/897/99 (F) |
Abdul Wahab Mohamed
Badoordeen Vs. Paliskara Mudiyanselage
N. Amarasiri AND OTHERS
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam ,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-08 | CA/446/99 |
Bank of Ceylon Vs. Develo Ltd
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-08 | CA/756/1998 (F) |
D. M. S. Office Products Ltd Vs. D. Manikkam
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Hon. Gooneratne J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-08 | CA/WRT/0402/2006 |
Sri Lanka Insurance
Corporation Ltd Vs. Nimal Rathnaweera, P.A.Jayasinghe
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Hon. Eric Basnayake, J. | Error in issuing the writ and not recalling the same application, wave off of notices | Section 106 of the Motor Traffic Act, | Download |
| 2012-08-07 | CA/753/2000 |
Gardiya Punchihewage Leelawathie Vs. Rajapaksha Mudiyaselage Lokumenika AND OTHERS
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Hon. Sarath De Abrew, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-07 | CA/LA/169/2006 |
M.S.M. Musthafa Vs. S.L.S. Umma, S.H.M. Yasean, Z.A.M. Alaufer
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Hon. Eric Basnayake, J. | Section 325 of the Civil Procedure Code, | Download | |
| 2012-08-06 | CA/710/96 (F) |
D Pedrick Perera and l U Jayagosa Vs. Kapugampothe Ananda
Maithri Theo AND OTHERS
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-06 | CA/1816/2006 |
H.G.T. Ananda Lal Vs. B.G. Charlinahamy AND OTHERS
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Hon. Eric Basnayake, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-06 | CA/345/97 (F) |
Kalugala Darmasena de silwa
Urawatta and Kalugala Lalith Dammika De Silva Vs. Kalugala Soma Gunaratne,nee de Silva AND OTHERS
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-06 | CA/646/1998 (F) |
W. V. Pemawathie Wickramasinghe Vs. P .K. Senapala AND OTHERS
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Hon. Gooneratne J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-03 | CA/10/98 (F) |
Jayakodi Arachchige Don Pedri Reginold Meril Vs. Subasingha Mudiyanselage Premachandra Subasinghe
AND OTHERS
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-03 | CA/63/1998 (F) |
I. W. A. Gunadasa Vs. A. K. Piyasena
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Hon. Gooneratne J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-03 | CA/WRT/0166/2012 |
Noel Dolton Warnakulasuriya Thamel, Mahagama Vidanalage Anula Malani Serasinghe Vs. Mangala Don Lalith Devendra, Malini Abeywardena Ranatunga, Piyasena Samaratne, and Others
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Hon. Ranjith Silva, J. | Withdrawal of Application, Debt Conciliation | Download | |
| 2012-08-03 | CA/WRT/0641/2011 |
D.P.P.Sarath Kumara Vs. A.S.K.Munasinghe and Others
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Hon. Ranjith Silva, J. | Matter terminated, settlement of matter | Download | |
| 2012-08-02 | CA/875/96F |
B A P Gunasekara Vs. Dehiwala Mt: lavinia Municipal Council, S l Kumarasingha,
Mayor, Dehiwala Mt:
lavinia
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Unlawful eviction, Demolition of the articles, Impugned judgement | Download | |
| 2012-08-02 | CA/845/99 (F) |
J.A.D.M. Layanal Jayasooriya Vs. Bulathsinhala Appuhamilage Kamalawathi Koore
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-02 | CA/1186/99 (F) |
Chandrasiri Bandara Molagoda Vs. Yahampath Arachchige Gunapala and Suriya Arachchilage Siriyawathi
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-02 | CA/970/99 (F) |
M. Mariya Nona Perera AND OTHERS Vs. M. Mersilin Perera
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-02 | CA/WRT/0168/2012 |
Rohitha Kuruneru Jayaweera Vs. Central Cultural Fund, Mr. Wimal Rubasinghe, Prof. Gamini Adhikari, and Others
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Hon. Ranjith Silva, J. | Withdrawal of Application, | Download | |
| 2012-08-02 | CA/LA/0171/2003 |
M.D. Chandrasena Bandara, S.A. Piyasena Vs. Missy Nona Jayaratne, S.M. Don Sumanadasa
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Hon. Eric Basnayake, J. | Inter Alia, Writ of eviction, Lis Pendens | Section 66 of the Partition Law. | Download |
| 2012-04-30 | CA/0438/2012 (F) |
SHAHULHAMEEDJAUF, MOHAMED JAUFER NEWMATH UMMA
MOHAMED JAUFER KAMARUDEEN
MOHAMED JAUFER FATHIMA NAZLY
MOHAMED JAUFER IZZATHUL RAHUMA
MOHAMED JAUFER NOORUL HAQ
MOHAMED JAUFER RIHUUENNA
MOHAMED JAUFER SAMSUL SURAFA
MOHAMEDJAUFERISHAMDEEN Vs. GERTY KELLER, WELENDA HETTIGE MAGILIN PERERA.
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Tenant, cursus curiae, Trespass, | Section 37 of the Rent Act, No 7 of 1972, Section 116 of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 184 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2012-04-30 | CA/WRT/0065/2012 |
Suleiha Bibi Mira Saiba Vs. Mohomed Sherif Samsul Inaya, Commissioner for National Housing
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Hon. W. L. R. Silva, J. | Application dismiss. | Download | |
| 2012-04-27 | CA/1019/1997 (F) |
Ranjani Hewawitharana Vs. U.G.linadasa, Ranjani Hewawitharana
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Negligence and Damages, Roman Dutch - Law, | Download | |
| 2012-04-27 | CA/WRT/0657/2009 |
Wayamba Advertising Company (Pvt.) Limited Vs. M. M. Thusitha Walagedara, K. M. Kanthi Dissanayake and Others
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Withdrawal of Petition, Proceedings terminated | Download | |
| 2012-04-26 | CA/WRT/1112/2006 |
Saheed Mohamed Mubarak Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and others
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Issue in Academic, Proceedings terminated | Download | |
| 2012-04-26 | CA/0027/1993 |
Suduweli Kondege Jinadasa Vs. Srinath Kumar Karunanayake
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Liquor License, | Download | |
| 2012-04-26 | CA/1305/01 (Rev) |
Dhammearachchige Don Dayaratne, Gamachchige Vithanage Helen Perera, Pathma Malanee Nagoda Vithanage Vs. Wattegedera Nandawathie Perera, Rajapaksa Kankanige alias Mohottige
David alias Jamis and Others.
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Hon. Basnayake, J. | Proceedings terminated, interlocutory decree. | Download | |
| 2012-04-26 | CA/1064/2000 (F) |
A.A. V. Amarasekera Vs. Dolapihille Ilukketiye Kalagaha Gedara
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathene, J. | inter alia, | Section 50 of the Civil Procedure Code, | Download |
| 2012-04-26 | CA/PHC/APN/0004/2012 |
Silinda Hewa Dayarathna Vs. Hon. Attorney General, Office in-charge
Police Station
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Hon. K. T. Chatrasiri, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-04-26 | CA/PHC/APN/0072/2011 |
Mr. Kandavanam Arumugam Satkunarasah, And wife Bhavany Satlinarasah Vs.Jaffna Municipal Council, Mrs. Y ogeswary Patkunarasa, Mr. M.S. Saravanabava
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Hon. K. T. Chatrasiri, J. | Proceedings terminated | Download | |
| 2012-04-26 | CA/0522/2008 |
Wimalasiri Wisumperuma Vs. N.K.Illangakoon, A.A.Samarasinghe and Others
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Withdrawal of Petition | Download | |
| 2012-04-25 | CA/1122/2000 |
Benette Abeysekera Vs. Somapala Gamaratne,Somapala Gamaratne Vs. Benette Abeysekera
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathene, J. | Balance of probabilities | Download | |
| 2012-04-24 | CA/0112/1999 F |
Pathma Udayaratna, W.V. Iresha, W.V. Mangala Vs. G.D. Piyasena Seneviratna
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Principles of Natural Justice, bona fide, service of summons, | Section 5(B)(4) of The Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No 2 of 1990, Section 114 of the Evidence Ordinance, | Download |
| 2012-04-24 | CA/1330/1996 (F) |
THAWALAMA GAMAGE BABY
NONA Vs. MABOTUWANA WITHANAGE
JOHN
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | partition suit, interlocutory decree. | Section 48 (4) of the Partition Law, | Download |
| 2012-04-24 | CA/0128/1998 |
Kankanamge Dona Pushpa Namali, Juwan De Silva Vs. Kankanange Opalin Nona
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Impugned judgement, nonexistence of the right of way in question | Section 187 of the Civil Procedure Code, | Download |
| 2012-04-23 | CA/0908/196 (F) |
MENIKGAMA ARACHCHIGE DON
ANANDA, KELANIMULLA,
another Vs. KOLLUPITIYE
SANGARAKKITHA
MAHINDA
THERO, Viharadhipathi and Trustee
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Trustee, dismiss of the plaintiffs actions, | Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance No 19 of 1931 | Download |
| 2012-04-23 | CA/WRT/0408/2009 |
Dr. Vallipuranathan Murali, Mrs. Subajini Murali Vs. T. Parameswaran and Others
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | pro forma dismissed | Download | |
| 2012-03-31 | CA/0004/1997 (F) |
W.A. Niluka Nilmini, W.A.Premaratna Vs. Arunawathie Dahanayaka, R.B.T.Chandrasiri, R.B.T.Chandrasiri
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Interlocutory decree, Division of the corpus, common ownership, | Download | |
| 2012-03-27 | CA/0462/1996 (F) |
Egodawatte Heenatipon Vs. Henaka Railage Agnus
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Interlocutory decree, Land partition, | Download | |
| 2012-03-26 | CA/1188/1996 (F) |
Hettigodage Somapala Uragaha Vs. Hettigodage Subasena Uragaha.
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Coownership of lots, Interlocutory decree. | Download | |
| 2012-03-16 | CA/0062/1995 (F) |
E 5 M Mohamed Cassim Vs. M A Peter Appuhamy, Mahappuge Jinadasa,
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Land dispute , | Land Reform Law, statutory declaration, | Download |
| 2012-01-18 | CA/0794/1998 (F) |
Hewage Don Ariyadasa and another Vs. D. M. D. Gamini and another
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | failure to prove ownership of vehicle, plaintiff obtained permission of court to lead fresh evidence, damages, negligence, vicarious liability, pleadings go to the background once the issues have been framed | Section 773 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2011-12-13 | CA/0872/1996 (F) |
Halambage Don Wilson v. V.M. Wilson and Another
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Hon. A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | The Appellant appealed against an order refusing a late amendment to the plaint and simultaneously dismissing his action after the schedule describing the subject matter had been omitted from the second amended plaint. Held - Although the refusal of the amendment was justified due to the Appellant’s delay, the trial judge had no authority to dismiss the action solely on that basis; the dismissal was set aside, the refusal of amendment affirmed, and the case remitted for trial without an order for costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-11-01 | CA/0237/1997 (F) |
Lalitha Jewellery Pvt Ltd v. The Deputy Director of Customs and Another
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Hon. A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | The plaintiff company sought damages following a Customs inquiry that resulted in the forfeiture of five gold plates and the imposition of a penalty. The District Court found that the gold had been unlawfully imported and purchased by the plaintiff, and that the penalty was properly imposed. Held - found no basis to interfere with the trial judge’s evaluation of the evidence; Application dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-10-05 | CA/0579/2009 |
W.M.A. Perera v. People’s Bank and Another
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Hon. S. Srikandarajah (P/CA), J. | The Petitioner sought to quash an arbitral award denying him a pension after his dismissal from the 1st Respondent Bank, despite a prior High Court ruling that the dismissal was unjustified and awarding compensation in lieu of reinstatement. Held - under the bank’s Pension Rules, entitlement required an employee to be 55 years of age and possessing over 10 years of service; the Petitioner had not been reinstated and was not in service upon reaching retirement age. Application dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-09-30 | CA/0289/1997 |
Kankanamge Dayananda v. Wijesekara Liyanage Piyasena
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | The Appellant appealed against the refusal to set aside an ex-parte judgement entered after failing to file an answer on time. He claimed his proctor’s clerk had mistakenly recorded the filing date. Held - The Appellant failed to discharge the burden of justifying his default; Appeal dismissed with costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-09-29 | CA/1152/1996 (F) |
K.H. Piyadasa v. P.H. Ekanayaka
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Hon. A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | The Appellant challenged the District Court judgement given in favour of the Respondent, who sued to recover a sum due on a cheque issued by the Appellant for timber, despite the Appellant claiming it was security. Held - Appeal dismissed without costs due to finding of no miscarriage of justice. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-09-23 | CA/REV/0868/2006 |
K.P. Christy Joy and Another v. Samuel A. Meshadurai
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Hon. Eric Basnayake, J. | The Petitioners sought to revise and set aside the consent judgement of the District Court of Jaffna, requiring them to prove co-ownership or vacate the land in suit. Held - no exceptional circumstances existed; affirmed the binding nature of the consent decree. Application dismissed with costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-09-05 | CA/0087/1997 (F) |
A.M. Leelawathie v. Sirisena Liyanaarachchi
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Hon. A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | The Appellant challenged the District Court’s judgement dismissing the Appellant’s action for a declaration of title and ejectment of the Defendant from the land in suit. Evidence adduced at the trial suggested co-ownership, and a partition action was deemed most appropriate. Held - seeing no reasons to interfere, Appeal dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-08-01 | CA/WRT/0140/2011 |
D.M.Ananda Dassanayake Vs. Dayananda Dissanayake, T.A.C.N. Thalangama, Prema Dissanayake, A.D.Susil Premajayantha, and Others
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Hon. Bandaranayake,J. | Election Petition, Withdrawal of Application | Article 128 Constitution. | Download |
| 2011-07-28 | CA 1193/96 (F) |
Leelaratne Dassanayake v. Nicholas Marcus Fernando, Archbishop of Colombo and Another
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A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | Plaintiff\'s action for declaration of title dismissed by District Court for lack of proof. Defendants\' counter-claim also dismissed. Held - reversed the dismissal of the counter-claim, finding the Archbishop of Colombo held a clear, unbroken chain of title dating to 1888. Appeal allowed; 1st Defendant declared lawful owner. No costs awarded. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-30 | CA/PHC/APN/0135/2010 |
Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruptions v. Lokubadu Dayachandra Gamini Jayasooriya
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | The Petitioner sought revision of a High Court order discharging the accused from a bribery indictment under Section 20 of the Bribery Act. The High Court had held that securing the release of a suspect from the Magistrate’s Court was not a “benefit from the Government.” Held - such a discharge may result from decisions of government officials and therefore falls within the statutory provision. Application allowed. | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Section 364 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2011-06-28 | CA 800/95 (F) |
K. Mary Margaret Perera v. P.L.P. Ethel Freeda Seneviratne
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | The Plaintiff-Appellant (the tenant) sought specific performance of an alleged oral agreement to purchase the rented premises, or alternatively reimbursement of expenses incurred on improvements and a right of retention until payment. Held - Appeal dismissed since no valid sale agreement existed as there was no notarially executed written agreement, and the Defendant-Respondent no longer owned the property; Plaintiff also failed to prove that the expenditures were made pursuant to the alleged sale agreement, thus, a tenant cannot recover such expenses outside the framework of the Rent Act. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-28 | CA/PHC/0020/2001 |
D.D.M. Vitharana v. Vidanagamage Fransis and Another
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew J. and Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Appeal against a High Court order compelling the Commissioner of Agrarian Services to restore possession of a paddy field to an ande cultivator, following an earlier Court of Appeal decision quashing the cultivator\'s eviction. Held - the Commissioner had a public duty to implement the earlier judgement and restore possession; the appellant\'s prolonged unlawful possession could not stand. Appeal dismissed with costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-27 | CA/0161/1997 (F) |
S.A. Piyasena v. S.A. Dhanapala and Others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Appeal from a partition judgement concerning a parcel of land; the Petitioner claimed sole prescriptive title against co-owners, alleging non-compliance with Section 4 of the Partition Act and challenging the trial judge\'s rejection of his documentary evidence. Held - co-owner\'s possession cannot become adverse possession merely by long occupation without clear evidence of ouster; upheld the District Judge\'s factual findings; Application dismissed with costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-26 | CA/REV/1908/2005 |
S. De S. Wettasinghe v. M.C. Thenuwara
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Hon. Eric Basnayake, J. | Respondent-Petitioner sought to set aside several District Court orders, including a decree absolute entered against him for non-appearance. Held - Court upheld the preliminary objection that where an alternative remedy exists under Section 389 of the Civil Procedure Code, revisionary jurisdiction cannot be invoked; Respondent-Petitioner failed to adduce any evidence at the inquiry to establish non-service of the decree nisi; Application dismissed with cost for failure to show exceptional circumstances. | Sections 389 and 839 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2011-06-24 | CA 1050/95 (F) |
Hewage Ariyaratne v. Subasinghage Heenhamy
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Respondent had filed a possessory action before the District Court of Embilipitiya over State land issued on a Mahaweli Authority permit in another person’s name. Held - Appeal allowed and District Court judgement set aside on the grounds that succession in a possessory action requires a plaintiff to prove both physical possession (detentio) and mental possession (animus possidendi), and the trial judge had incorrectly upheld the plaintiff’s (Respondent in the instant Application) claim based on intention alone. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-24 | CA/PHC/0068/1999 |
M.A. Mary Margrate v. The Chairman, Road Development Authority and Others
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | The Appellant sought the intervention of this Court to set aside the High Court’s demolition order. Held - the building was unlawfully constructed within the prohibited road limit under Section 24 of the Thoroughfares Ordinance; arguments on partial demolition, survey plans, and local authority approval rejected in terms of Sections 26 and 24; Appeals against High Court decisions can only be heard by the Supreme Court. Application dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-23 | CA 818/97 (F) |
Pathirage Don Abeyratne v. Gamage Don Chandradasa
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri, J. | Plaintiff claimed damages for malicious prosecution following acquittal on a contempt of court charge arising from the Defendant’s police complaint. Held - Acquittal alone does not establish malicious prosecution; plaintiff must also prove the complaint was false, instituted maliciously without reasonable cause, and that the defendant set the law in motion; as the charges were filed solely by the police nearly three and a half years after the complaint, and no wrongful intent (animus injuriandi) was established, Appeal dismissed with costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; General Law of Delict | Download |
| 2011-06-22 | CA 1311/96 (F) |
P.P. Panditharathna v. K. Dharmasena and Another
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Plaintiff claimed damages for injuries sustained in a road accident involving a private bus. District Court dismissed the action, finding that the plaintiff had negligently driven his motorcycle suddenly onto the main road, making the accident inevitable. Held - Court affirmed the District Court’s judgement, holding that the bus driver could not have averted the collision, constituting an inevitable accident; the plaintiff\'s own police statement contradicted his court evidence. Appeal dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-20 | CA 625/95 (F) CA 625A/95 (F) |
Loku Kankanamge Margaret Peiris and Others v. Weerakanda Aratchige Piyasena Silva and Others
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Partition action concerning parcels of land which are a portion of a larger parcel of land. Court varied the District Court judgement, finding that both plaintiff and 4th defendant derived title through the same source and each were entitled to equal shares. The 6th defendant established prescriptive title only to building No. 65. The 2nd and 3rd defendants were entitled to lots No. 73 and No. 75 within the corpus. The 4th defendant\'s appeal was allowed; the 6th and 7th defendants\' appeals were dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Partition Law; Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2011-06-20 | CA 704/95 (F) |
Gunaratne Wickramarachchi v. Seetha Sarojini Wijegunaratne
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | The appeal arose from a declaration of title action where the principal issue was the identity of the disputed land. Held - trial judge had properly evaluated the survey evidence, correctly identified the corpus, and rightly rejected the Defendant-Appellant’s evidence; Appeal dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-20 | CA/0984/1995 |
Gangoda Mudiyanselage and Another v. Tennaramudiyanselage Abeyratne and Another
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | The Petitioner sought to challenge the District Court’s judgement regarding a land dispute, on the grounds of procedural irregularities and misapplication of legal principles. Held - no grounds existed to interfere with the impugned judgement. Appeal dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-17 | CA 267/97 (F) |
S.A.S. Karunawathie Epa v. G. Francis Direckze
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Appellant sought to set aside the District Court judgement entered on three promissory notes under Chapter 53 of the Civil Procedure Code; however, Appellant was absent and unrepresented at the hearing, and had not given evidence in the District Court nor led expert evidence to prove that two promissory notes were fraudulently executed. The Plaintiff-Respondent had given evidence without Objection. Held - silence in response to the Letter of Demand amounted to an admission of the allegations therein; no particular form of words is essential to the validity of a promissory note but the form must manifest the intention to make a note; Appeal dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2011-06-16 | CA/LA/0289/2002 |
A.M.S. Fernando v. S.A.N.K. Appuhamy
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Hon. Eric Basnayake, J. | The Petitioner appealed against an order granting the defendant unconditional leave to defend a summary procedure action on a dishonoured cheque without furnishing security. The defendant alleged the cheque was a blank security cheque issued in connection with a seettu transaction and that no consideration passed. Held - the defence was prima facie sustainable and raised facts requiring the Petitioner to prove consideration under Sections 704(2) and 706 of the Civil Procedure Code. Appeal dismissed with costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-09 | CA/LA/0515/2005 |
W.G. Alwis v. Shabir Omar
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Hon. Eric Basnayake, J. | The Petitioner sought to have an ex-parte action declared abated under Section 402 of the Civil Procedure Code, arguing that the Respondent failed to take steps to serve the decree. Held - once an ex-parte decree is entered, the action is concluded and service of the decree is not a step necessary to prosecute the action; Petitioner lacked locus standi until the default was purged. Appeal dismissed with costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-09 | CA/WRT/0012/2011 |
Samantha Kumara Madawanna Arachchi v. Urban Development Authority and Another
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | The Petitioner sought to quash the appointment of the inquiring officer in charge of the disciplinary proceedings initiated against him, on the basis that appointing a retired police officer as the investigating officer violated the Establishment Code. Held - The Petitioner had initially willingly participated in the inquiry without objection, and the filing of this Application was delayed and premature. Application dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-08 | CA 505/2008 |
R.M.C.J. Ratnayake - Dhammika Wine Stores v. The Commissioner General of Excise and Others
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Hon. Sathya Hettige, (P/CA) J. | The Petitioner sought to invoke the writ jurisdiction of this Court to quash the refusal of relocation of his wine store necessitated by repeated landslides. Despite positive recommendations by excise officials, relocation was refused due to strong public protest and the proposed site being less than 100 metres from a religious place of worship. Held - Application dismissed without cost. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-08 | CA/LA/0420/2003 |
K.V.A. Rodrigo v. K.S.C.A. Rodrigo and Others
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Hon. Eric Basnayake, J. | The appeal challenged the District Court’s refusal to accept late objections in testamentary proceedings and its appointment of the Petitioner as administrator without inquiry. Held - Sections 91A(1) and (2) of the Civil Procedure Code empowered the court to extend the time for filing objections, contrary to the trial judge’s view. Appeal allowed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-07 | CA/1006/1996 (F) |
M.A. Kiribanda v. I.M. Ariyaratne, Grama Niladhari of Hangamuwa and Another
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Hon. A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | The Appellant sought damages from the 1st Respondent and also named the Attorney General as a defendant, though no relief was claimed against him. The District Court struck out the Attorney General as improperly joined in terms of Section 18(1) and 14 of the Civil Procedure Code; Appellant challenged the same in this Application. Held - the plaint lacked any basis for liability against the Attorney General; therefore, Appeal dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2011-06-06 | CA/WRT/0613/2007 |
S.A.S.Karunawathie Perera v. People\'s Bank and Others
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Hon. S. Srikandarajah, J. | The Petitioner sought the intervention of this Court to quash the 1st Respondent Bank’s decision to acquire her property under Section 71(4) of the Finance Act No. 11 of 1963. The Bank entertained a redemption application by a descendant of the original owner. Held - the Petitioner’s title, derived after the Bank’s prohibition notice, was subject to the Bank’s right of acquisition under Part VIII of the Finance Act; Application dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-06 | CA/0282/1997 (F) |
I.P. Menika v. W.M. Siriwardena and Others
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Hon. A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | The Appellant sought to challenge the propriety of the judgement of the District Court given in favour of the Respondents, who sought a declaration of title and ejectment of the Appellant from a paddy field. The Appellant admitted ownership but claimed rights as an ‘ande’ cultivator, raising jurisdiction and prescription defences. Evidence, including agricultural registers and payment receipts, showed the Appellant was paid wages rather than recognised as a cultivator. Held - Appeal dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-03 | CA 1441/2001 (NLT) |
W.A. Nandana Athuda v. Sarath Moregoda and Others
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Hon. Eric Basnayake, J. | The Petitioner sought relief under Section 765 of the Civil Procedure Code to admit an out-of-time appeal and set aside orders dismissing her intervention claim in a partition action. She contended that she had not been notified of subsequent proceedings or the judgment. Held - Application dismissed because the record showed she had revoked her previous proxy, appointed new attorneys, and was represented when judgement was fixed, and thus, failed to prove circumstances beyond her control. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2011-06-03 | CA/LA/0107/2000 (F) |
Olin Mendis v. W. Sillinona and Others
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Hon. A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | The Petitioner sought leave to appeal against an order confirming a commissioner\'s scheme of partition, contending that the allotment unfairly affected access to a house on an adjoining lot. Held - a commissioner\'s scheme should not be disturbed unless compelling grounds are established; Finding that the commissioner had made an equitable division of the land, including allocating coastal frontage fairly, Application refused without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-02 | CA 968/96 (F) |
M.I. Avvaumma v. M.I. Ahamed Lebbe
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Hon. A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | Plaintiff claimed the right to draw water from a common well (aquae haustus) under deed. District Court found the Plaintiff had abandoned this servitude, as neither she nor her tenants had ever exercised it. Held - Application dismissed with costs after affirming that abandonment of servitude, whether express or tacit, destroys it, and that where a principal servitude is abandoned, any accessory servitude is also deemed abandoned. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-02 | CA/1155/1996 (F) |
R.A. Tillekeratne Bandara and Two Others v. People’s Bank
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | In a debt recovery action under the Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act, the Petitioners appealed against the decree nisi being made absolute, alleging they were denied an opportunity to obtain leave to appeal. Held - the Petitioners had admitted liability while simultaneously attempting to contest the action, contrary to the statutory procedure; Application dismissed with the District Court judgment affirmed with costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No. 2 of 1990 (as amended) | Download |
| 2011-06-02 | CA/PHC/APN/0299/2003 |
Deputy Commissioner of Labour v. Lanka Milk Food (CWE) Limited
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | The Petitioner sought revision of a High Court order setting aside a Magistrate’s order to pay gratuity. Held - the High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the appeal for an order made under Section 8(1) of the Gratuity Act, as no statutory right of appeal exists; High Court’s order is ruled a nullity, emphasizing that delay on the part of the Petitioner cannot validate such an order. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-01 | CA 1269/96 (F) |
Y.D. Jayasena and Two Others v. Yakdehige Asoka Rohana Jayathilaka
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Hon. A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | Plaintiff-Respondent claimed damages for bodily pain and public humiliation after Defendants-Appellants tied him with a rope, dragged him to a lamppost, and threw red ants at him before a crowd including schoolchildren. The plaintiff\'s evidence was corroborated by his wife and supported by a prompt police statement. District Court accepted the plaintiff\'s version as more probable. Held - found no reason to interfere with the findings based on witness credibility; Appeal dismissed with costs; District Court judgment affirmed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-01 | CA/REV/PHC/APN/0003/2010 |
Suhada Gamalath, Secretary to the Ministry of Justice And Law Reforms v. Kristina Ivasauskaite-Rosario and Prajith Rosario
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Revision application concerning a child custody/return dispute under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. The High Court had refused to return the child on procedural grounds (lack of translation) and on the basis that the child was settled in Sri Lanka. Held - translation requirement under Section 6(3) was merely directory, and that the psychiatric report did not conclusively establish settlement; Application allowed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Act No. 10 of 2001 | Download |
| 2011-06-01 | CA/WRT/0834/2010 |
Bharti Airtel Lanka (Pvt) Limited v. Biyagama Pradeshiya Sabha and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | The Petitioner sought the intervention of this Court, challenging the order made by the 1st and/or 2nd Respondents, suspending the construction of the telecom base station despite having lawfully obtained the necessary approvals. Held - the decision of the Respondents was found to be politically influenced, issued without hearing the Petitioner, and in violation of the rules of natural justice. Writs issued. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-03-14 | CA/0089/2011, CA/0148/2011, CA/0176/2011, CA/0196/2011 |
Lanka Samasamaja Party and Another v. Dayananda Dissanayake, The Commissioner General of Elections and Others
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Hon. Sathya Hettige (P/CA), J. | The Petitioner\'s nomination paper for the Kuchchaveli Pradeshiya Sabha local election was rejected in terms of Section 31(1)(a) of the Local Authorities Election Ordinance as it was delivered by another candidate rather than the Authorised Agent, contrary to Section 28(5). Held - delivery by the Authorized Agent is mandatory; presence alone was insufficient. Applications were dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-02-01 | CA 834/96 (F) |
D. Babynona v. Charlet Vinifreeda Fonseka
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Plaintiff sought recovery of possession of premises, claiming forcible dispossession. District Court dismissed the action, finding the Plaintiff failed to establish possession. A prior action had only awarded damages, not possession to the Plaintiff. Held - Court found no cogent reason to disturb the trial judge\'s findings that the Plaintiff had not proved possession. Appeal dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-31 | CA/1099/1995 |
Dikwella Widanage Hansawathi and Others v. Galappaththige Nenaseeli
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J.. | The Plaintiff instituted an action in the District Court of Hambantota seeking recovery of arrears of rent. Held — a tenant cannot make repairs or structural alterations to premises without the consent of the landlord and set off such expenditure against rent; under Section 13(1) of the Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 and the Rent (Amendment) Act No. 55 of 1980, the proper remedy is an application to the Rent Board; tenant is not entitled to improve tenanted premises contrary to the Housing and Town Improvement Ordinance; appeal dismissed. | Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 (Section 13(1)); Rent (Amendment) Act No. 55 of 1980; Housing and Town Improvement Ordinance | Download |
| 2011-01-29 | CA/0478/1996(F) |
W.R. Arthur v Mallika Gunathilaka,
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | The Plaintiff instituted a vindicatory action in the District Court of Homagama seeking a declaration of title, while the Defendant claimed prescriptive title as an ande cultivator in possession for over 15 years. Held — in vindicatory actions the sole burden lies on the plaintiff to establish ownership and possession by the defendant on a balance of probability; the defendant\'s documents were unsupportive of his prescriptive claim; trial judge correctly evaluated witness credibility; appeal dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-28 | CA/0351/1995 (F) |
National Insurance Corporation Ltd v Janashakthi Insurance Co. Ltd.
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | The Plaintiff sought recovery under an Advance Payment Bond (APB) and Performance Bond issued by the Defendant following a contractor\'s breach of a construction contract. Held — an On-Demand Performance Bond operates akin to a promissory note payable on demand and must be honored unless clear fraud is established with evidence; the APB was not restricted to recovery of advance payment alone but covered any loss arising from contractor\'s breach; Appellant failed to establish fraud; appeal dismissed with costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-27 | CA 29/95 (F) |
P. Muhandiramge Premalatha v. P.H. Geeganage Ariyathillake
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Plaintiff sought ejectment of tenant following termination of tenancy agreement. Key issue was whether the premises fell under the Rent Act. Held - Plaintiff failed to prove by sufficient evidence that the premises were situated outside the Rent Act\'s controlled area since a mere assertion is insufficient proof; thus, the trial judge erred in finding against the defendant on this unproven issue. Appeal allowed. | Rent Act, No. 7 of 1972 | Download |
| 2011-01-27 | CA 767/96A (F); CA 767/96B (F) |
N.D. Rajanetti & Another v. Harischandra P. Jayasooriya
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A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | Plaintiff sought a declaration that certain defendants held land in trust for him. District Court found a trust existed based on an informal agreement. Held - the Court set aside the judgment, finding the District Court failed to properly apply the Trust Ordinance, improperly admitted an informal agreement as evidence, and failed to evaluate whether the arrangement constituted a trust rather than a mere agreement to sell; therefore, case remitted for fresh hearing. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-27 | CA 1085/96 (F) |
M.M. Gunaratna Manike and Others v. R.M.R. Warnakulasuriya
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A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | Plaintiff sought a declaration of title to certain lots, claiming inadvertent delivery of wrong lots by the Magistrate\'s Court. District Court found the defendant was not the tenant cultivator of the relevant paddy fields and ordered ejectment. Held - Court found the District Court\'s findings entirely consistent with the evidence and declined to interfere; therefore, Appeal of the defendant-appellant dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-25 | CA 1007/95 |
N. De Silva v. B.D. Karunathilaka
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Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Plaintiff sought ejectment of tenant on grounds of rent arrears. Defendant deposited rents at the Local Authority in the name of the deceased landlord, not the new landlord. Held - this violated Section 21 of the Rent Act, as payment under the wrong name does not discharge the tenant\'s obligation; Appeal allowed and the judgment of the District Court was set aside. | Rent Act, No. 7 of 1972 | Download |
| 2011-01-25 | CA/0993/1997(F) |
Angulugaha Gamage Nandawathie v. Ahangama Liyanage Sumanadasa
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam, J. | In a partition action, parties agreed to abide by the court\'s decision following a judicial site inspection, whereupon the District Judge confirmed the Commissioner\'s scheme of partition. Held — where parties expressly consent to abide by a court\'s decision after a site inspection, there is an implied waiver of all defences and no statutory right of appeal lies against such an order; site inspection by a judge is permissible under Section 79 of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 read with the Civil Procedure Code; preliminary objection upheld and appeal dismissed without costs. | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 (Section 79); Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2011-01-24 | CA 1000/96 (F) |
Somaratna Ranatunga v. U.G. Wimalasena
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A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | District Court dismissed a partition action for failure to establish adequate details regarding the original owner of the subject matter. The plaintiffs claimed the original owner was Hendrik Appuhamy, but their own deed identified three different original owners, creating serious confusion. Court upheld the dismissal, finding the District Court correctly declined to investigate title on the contradictory material. No costs awarded. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-24 | CA 976/96 (F) |
M.T. Sithy Fathima v. Damayanthi Perera
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A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | District Court dismissed the plaintiff\'s action for a declaration of title on the ground that she was herself a tenant under the National Housing Authority and therefore could not maintain the action. Held - found the District Court\'s application of the relevant law was flawless and saw no reason to interfere; therefore, appeal dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-24 | CA 1029/96 (F) |
Collin Pulle Victor Pulle and Others v. K.M. Podihamine
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A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | Post-judgment partition dispute where defendants sought re-allotment of shares from the interlocutory decree. District Court rejected all applications, finding claimants failed to establish their rights to the unallotted shares by evidence. Court of Appeal upheld the District Court, further noting that the proper remedy was an interlocutory appeal, not the current application. Appeal dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-21 | CA 595/94 (F) |
Munasingha Arachchige Pius Perera v. Warnakulasooriya Mahalekamge Rita Petrishiya Fernando
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Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Partition action involving land transferred by parents to six children. Defendant claimed prescriptive title through exclusive possession, relying on an informal letter from a co-owner as proof of ouster. Court held the letter amounted only to an agreement to sell, not a valid transfer, and that the defendant had always possessed it as a co-owner. Defendant\'s claim to exclude other co-owners failed. Appeal dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-20 | CA/0671/1996 (F) |
K.R.T. Peiris v. H. R. Mutuweera & Others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | The 10th Defendant-Appellant sought re-listing of an appeal rejected in 1997 after non-appearance. Held -service of notice on the registered Attorney under Section 29 of the Civil Procedure Code constitutes sufficient service on the client, and attorney negligence cannot excuse the client; Petitioner failed to establish sufficient cause for default and could not explain the 13-year delay in seeking reinstatement, rendering the Petitioner guilty of laches; re-listing application dismissed without costs. | Civil Procedure Code (Sections 27 & 29); Evidence Ordinance (Section 114, illustration \'d\') | Download |
| 2011-01-18 | CA/WRT/689/2008 |
Wasana Trading Lanka (Private) Limited v. The Director General of the Customs Department and Others
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S. Srikandarajah, J. | The Petitioner sought to quash the decisions of the Customs Department demanding payment of Excise duty and other relevant levies imposed on the imported eleven seater vans under the new HS Code introduced. Held - writ issued since the Customs cannot recover or collect unpaid Excise duty after the removal of the goods in question from the Customs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-18 | CA/1002/1996(F) |
Korale Arachchige Danie v. M.V. Ratnasiri & Others
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam, J. | The Plaintiff instituted an action in the District Court of Embilipitiya seeking a declaration of title and to prevent the Defendants from entering his land held under a Mahaweli Development Authority permit. Held — the Defendants had not constructed a new road but merely repaired an existing road long used by villagers; the District Court\'s findings were consistent with the evidence and not tainted with illegalities; appeal dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-17 | CA/0564/1996(F) |
Maddage Semapala v. Devika Weerakoon & Others
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam, J. | The Plaintiff instituted a partition action in the District Court of Horana raising the question of interpretation of a deed of gift No. 19977, as regards the intention of the vendor who parted with rights to an immovable property. Held — on a perusal of the deed it was clear that the grantor was dealing with the share of the entire land and not a specific proportion of his entitlement; the District Court\'s construction of the deed was rational, logical and involved no error or misdirection; appeal dismissed with costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-14 | CA/1229/1996 |
Rasnaka Rallagee Heenbanda Vs. Morawakalayalage Siriyawathie and another
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | permit holder of the allotment of land, credibility of witness, appeal dismissed | Download | |
| 2011-01-13 | CA/WRT/1046/2008 |
Brown and Company PLC v. The Minister of Labour and Others
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S. Srikandarajah, J. | The Petitioner sought to quash the arbitral award granted in favour of eight of the Petitioner’s employees who were allegedly wrongfully terminated. Held - the Petitioner’s Application is allowed subject to the limitation of compensation granted to the said employees. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2010-10-16 | CA/PHC/0141/2010 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Udaya Ranjith Vs. S.A. Rajalingam
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Unauthorized structure, Urban Development Authority, revision, fine without trial. | Sections 8(a)(1), 28, 28(1), 28(a), 28(AO)(3) of Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978; Section 15 of Provincial High Court (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 136 of Criminal Procedure Code; Article 154(6) of Constitution | Download |
| 0219-12-02 | CA/WRT/0233/2018 |
Vincy Engineering Pvt. Ltd Vs. Kapila Waidyarathne and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Good Faith, Misrepresentation, Judicial Relief, Certiorari and Mandamus | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 0015-12-16 | CA/WRT/0160/2013 |
Dr. M.D. W. Lokuge Vs. Vidyajothi Dr. Dayasiri Fernando and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Writ of Mandamus, Certiorari, Constitutional Ouster, Public Service Commission, Judicial Review, Preliminary Objections, Medical Officer Seniority, Article 61A | Sections 61A, 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ; Sections 17, 14.4 of Chapter II and Chapter XI of the Establishment Code ; Section 6 of the Service Minute of the Sri Lanka Medical Service ; Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act No. 4 of 2002 | Download |
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