| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Judgment By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
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| 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 | 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)0293-0295/2025 |
Sinhadhipathy Manchanayake Appuhamilage Shantha alias
Kaluwa alias Sinhadhipathy Manchanayake
Appuhamilage Sunil Shantha
2. Sinhadhipathy Manchanayake Appuhamilage Jayaman
Ranaweera
3. Sinhadhipathy Manchanayake Appuhamilage Susantha alias
Sinhadhipathy Manchanayake Appuhamilage Susantha
Priyathilake Vs. Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Unlawful assembly- Inconsistencies-Identification of the Appellants- Alibi | Sections 138, 140,146 and 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA (HCC)0232-0236/2020 |
Koralage Darshana Priyankara alias Aju alias Raju
2. Koralage Susil
3. Koralage Nalin Ranjith
4. Koralage Kusum Nawaratne alias Rala
5. Jayasinghe Arachchige Ajith Sarath Kumara alias Kaluwa Vs. The 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/142/23 |
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 114/2020 |
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 266/2017 |
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 |
| 2026-05-26 | CA/HCC/0210/23 |
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 |
| 2026-05-25 | CA HCC 130/24 |
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/117/22 |
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 | C.A. (PHC) No. 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/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/WRIT/120/2021 |
Dr. Jayapalan Jeyaruban v. 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 136/2025 |
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 (Writ) 253/2024 |
INDO-EAST ENGINEERING AND
CONSTRUCTION (LANKA) (PRIVATE)
LIMITED, Vs. H.K.K.A. JAYASUNDERA, & 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/178/22 |
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/0102/25 |
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-TAX 17-23 |
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 45-22, TAX 48-22, TAX 35-24 |
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 136/24 |
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) 145-146/23 |
Hapugoda Deshapriya
2. Hapugoda Podimahattaya 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) 0205/25 |
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/0302/24 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. 01.Karupaiah Balaraja alias Michel alias
Kurupaiah Balaraj & 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/0134/18 |
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/345-346/2019 |
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 | HCC 345-346-19 |
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/0200-203/25 |
Hon. Attorney General, Vs. 01.Vadivel Thirudchelvan alias Kali & 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 WRIT/131/2026 |
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 | CPA 69/2025 |
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/00173/2023 |
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 | HCC 204/2024 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Jayaratne Sumanaratne alias Kapila & 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/WRIT/211/2022 |
Awushadayage Ashoka Ariyarathne v 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/WRIT/0401/2022 |
TELGE NADHEEKA KAUMUDHI PEIRIS Vs. JUSTICE ANIL GOONERATNE & 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) 0197/25 |
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) 0069/23 |
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) 0081/25 |
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) 0169/25 |
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) 0243/24 |
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/243-244/2018 |
Democratic Social Republic of Sri Lanka. Vs. 01.Balasingham Naguleswarn & 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 | TAX/42/2023 |
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 | TAX/29/2023 |
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/9/2023 |
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 04-23 & TAX 05-23 |
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 0044/23 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka. Vs. Justin Michael Santhiyagu
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | discrepancy, deportment, and 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 | HCC/200-201/2016 |
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) 0237/25 |
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) 0059/25 |
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 | HCC 366-367/19 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Poobalasingham Jeyakumar alias ‘Ravi” & 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/ 063/2025 |
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) 275/2019 |
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/52/2023 |
Nations Trust Bank PLC, Vs. Engenuity (Private) Limited, & 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/01/2024 |
The Open University of Sri Lanka, & 23 Others Vs. The Right to Information
Commission, & 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/75/2021 |
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 |
| 2026-05-07 | 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 |
| 2026-05-06 | 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 /188/2025 |
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.WRIT. 124/2018 |
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.WRIT. 125/2018 |
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/204/2025 |
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/54/2020 |
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/542/2025 |
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.WRIT. 307/2008 |
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.WRIT. 591/2024 |
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) 43/23 |
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) 124/22 |
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) 148/2020 |
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 226/23 |
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/796/2025 |
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/766/2024 |
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/897/2025 |
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 91/25 |
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 | TAX 14-23 |
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 / 67/2019 |
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 115/18 |
Jayaweera Mudiyanselage Chandrika
Priyadharshani, Vs. Aluthge Kamalawathi Ratnaweera,
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-04-30 | CA/HCC/ 238/23 |
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 68/2024 |
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-Writ-648-24 |
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-Writ-188-22 |
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) 175/23 |
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/746/2025, CA/WRT/747/2025 |
Algewaththage Kasun Sanjaya
Petitioner
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/276/2018 |
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/9/2016 |
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 02/2025 |
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 0164/23 |
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/33/2021 |
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) 196/2020 |
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) 211/2023 |
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) 51/2021 |
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/651/2024 |
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/Writ/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 / 06/21 |
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) 189/2020 |
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) 75/2020 |
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/161/2022 |
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 Writ Application No. 225/2014 |
D.H.A. Swarnalatha de Silva
Vidya Sammani Senadeera
Purnima Prabodanee Senadeera
Respondents:
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 / 193 / 2023 |
S.D.N. Jayalath Vs. Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | 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/Writ/ 20/2023 |
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/Writ/104/2023 |
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/320/2024 |
Kohombanghe Buddhika Sampath Kumara Vs The Principal of Richmond College, Galle and Others
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Hon. . 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/319/2024 |
Kalimutthu Ramesh Vs The Principal of Richmond College, Galle and Others
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DHon. 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 0060/25 |
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 0061/25 |
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/01/2025 |
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 0214/24 |
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 753-2024 |
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/742/2024 |
K.H.M. Munasinghe, Vs Piyasena Ranasinghe,
Chairman. and others
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DHon. 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 088/2025 |
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 87/2022 |
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 194/24 |
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 194/24 |
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 274/15 |
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 29/2021 |
Diyalape Gamage Dilan Sankalpa Vs
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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 0096/24 |
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 / 55 / 2023 |
Prabuddha Athukorala Vs. The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | 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 / Writ /422/2024 |
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/Writ/423/2024 |
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-Writ-412-2022 |
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-Writ-143-2022 |
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-Writ-152-2024 |
Petitioner
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-Writ-511-2024 |
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-Writ-623-2023 |
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 othersVs. 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/224/2020 |
The Anuradhapura Vivekananda Society Limited
Petitioner
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) 126/2020 |
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/323/2024 |
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 / 64 / 2023 Connected cases: CA / WRIT / 65 / 2023 & CA / WRIT / 109 / 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/420/2023 |
Nalaka Indrajith Udugampola Vs Chairman of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Others
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Ho.n.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 othersHon. The Attorney General Vs
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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) |
eduru Hewa Cyril Kulatunga (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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P. Kumararatnam, J. and R. P. Hettiarachchi, 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 286/2024 |
Dharmakeerthi Uddika Shrimal Perera Vs. The Attorney General
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Amal Ranaraja, J. and B. Sasi Mahendran, 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-Writ/0019-2021 |
Unilever Sri Lanka Limited Vs. Director General of Customs and others
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P. Kumararatnam, J. and R. P. Hettiarachchi, 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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Pradeep Hettiarachchi, J. and P. Kumararatnam, 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 (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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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 (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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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 006/25 |
Sehu Dawood Sana alias Sana Appa alias SeguDawudu Segu Neina Marikkar Vs. The Attorney General
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B. Sasi Mahendran, J. Amal Ranaraja, 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 36/2025 |
odippili Arachchilage Chandrakantha Dharmakeerthi Vs. The Attorney General
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Amal Ranaraja, J. and B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | riminal 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 (Respondent-Petitioner) Vs. M.J.K. Dissanayake (Appellant-Respondent) 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 (Petitioner) Vs. B.K. Prabath Chandrasiri (Commissioner General of Labour) and others (Respondents).
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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 (Petitioner) Vs. Dilkusha De Silva (1st Respondent), 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 |
| 2026-02-27 | CA/WRIT/0083/2022 |
Ambalangoda Gurunnanselage Ganga Kumari (Petitioner) Vs. Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka, Director General of Mahaweli Authority, Minister of Lands, and others (Respondents).
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Mayadunne Corea, J. & 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/64/2021 (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 | C.A. Writ Application No. 121/2015 |
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/150/2018 |
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 | C.A. (Writ) Application No. 146/2024 |
H. M. K. Herath (Petitioner) Vs. Justice Anil Goonerathna, Chairman, Administrative Appeal Tribunal (AAT), and others (Respondents).
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Mayadunne Corea, J. & 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) 146/2019 (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) 193/2019 |
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/150/2024 |
Kalugamuwe Uyanwatta Gedra Roshan alias Rosa Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Justice Amal Ranaraja (with Justice B. Sasi Mahendran agreeing) | 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 | C.A. (Writ) Application No: 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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Justice Adithya Patabendige (with Justice Dhammika Ganepola agreeing) | 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) 19/2021 |
Mohommadu Yadu Begam Vs. Athugal Pedilage Nalaka Prasanna Hemachandra, Athugal Pedilage Durayalage Hemachandra, and Officer-in-Charge, Police Station Polgahawela
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Justice Damith Thotawatte (with Justice K.M.S. Dissanayake agreeing) | 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 | C.A. Writ Application No. 314/2023 |
Petitioner
Jasenthu Hewage Willy Stanley Perera
Madhu Sewana,
Panapitiya Road,
Pothupitiya, Wadduwa.
Respondents
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 (Writ) 344/2022 |
Petitioner:
Kiriella Pathiranage Jayarathne
19th Mile Post, Raja Mawatha,
Buttala.
Respondents:
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) 194/2017 |
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) 194/2017 / 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. Keywords: Ejectment, State Lands, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Magistrate’s Order, Provincial High Court, Barred Appeal, Section 10(2) | 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 Writ Application No. 386/2016 |
Petitioner:
Asiri Surgical Hospitals PLC
No. 21, Kirimandala Mawatha, Colombo 05.
Respondents:
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 | C.A. (Writ) Application No: 425 / 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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Justice Adithya Patabendige (with Justice Dhammika Ganepola agreeing) | 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/163/2020 |
Laksiri International Freight Forwarders (Private) Ltd Vs. Assistant Commissioner of Labour, Colombo East
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Justice Damith Thotawatte (with Justice K.M.S. Dissanayake agreeing) | 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 (Writ) Application No. 163/18 |
Petitioner:
Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited (formerly known as Holcim Lanka Limited)
No. 413, R. A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03.
Respondents:
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) 16/2020 |
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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Justice Damith Thotawatte (with Justice K.M.S. Dissanayake agreeing) | 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) 182/2020 |
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 |
| 2025-01-30 | 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 |
| 2020-01-24 | C. A. (Rev). 558/2001 |
Francisku Fernandolage Kamalawathie Vs. Pitipanage Anura Emil Fernando and others
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Janak De Silva J. | Download | ||
| 2020-01-20 | C. A. RII 94/2014 |
G. P. De Silva & Sons Spice (Private) Ltd Vs. Haljothi Pamoda Vasanthi Silva & others
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Janak De Silva J. | Download | ||
| 2019-01-14 | CA/WRT/254/2014 |
Senanayake Arachchilage
Lionel Kithsiri Vs. People’s Bank and Others
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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 |
| 2019-01-07 | CA/581/99 (F) |
People’s Bank and Others Vs. Wickramasinghe Mudiyanselage
Bisso Menike (Deceased) and Another
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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 |
| 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 |
| 2011-01-27 | 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 |
| 2011-01-24 | 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 |
| 2011-01-21 | 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 |
| 2011-01-18 | 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 |
| 2011-01-13 | 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 |
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