W.M.R. Adikari, Secretary to the Ministry of Justice & Prison Reforms Vs. Hakkini Gihan Indu Kumara de Silva
Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J.
Section 3, 9, 10 and 11 of the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Act, Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, order of return, habitual residence.
The Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Act, No. 10 of 2001 and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
2025-Feb-28
CA/HCC/28/21
Galgodage Sarath Wijesiri Vs. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
probability, credibility, contradiction
2025-Feb-28
CA/Writ 192/2017
Maxies Company (Private) Limited Vs The Commissioner General of Agrarian Development and Others
Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J.
Facts in dispute, jurisdiction of Court, writ of mandamus and paddy land
Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000
2025-Feb-28
CA/WRT/206/2018
J. K. P.Malani Vs W. M. M. B. Weerasekara Commissioner General of Agrarian Development, and others
Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J.
2025-Feb-28
CA-Writ-004-24
Thankarajah Senthilnathan Vs. W. A. D. P. Pathmakumar, Officer-in-Charge, Police StationThirukkovil and 5 others
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J
Uberrima fides
The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka
2025-Feb-28
CA-TAX-17-2022
Kahawatta Plantations PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J.
Exemptions under item (b) (xxiii) and (a) (xxii) (iv) of Part II of the First Schedule to the Value Added Tax Act
Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2022 (as amended)
2025-Feb-28
CA/HCC/ 0137/2024
Chammi Reshmier Perera alias Shammi Reshmier Perera Vs. The Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Improbabilities in the prosecution case. • Defence Evidence. • Fair Trial.
The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984.
2025-Feb-28
CA/HCC/231/2017
Dilshan Wandyl Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J
Possession of heroin • Drug trafficking • Burden of proof • Probability test • Credibility of witnesses • Dock statement rejection • Single witness testimony • Chain of custody
Poisons, Opium, and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance – Governing law for drug-related offences. • Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 331 – Appellate procedure. • Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 420 – Admission of chain of production evidence.Evidence Ordinance, Section 58 – Eliminates need for further proof when a fact is admitted
2025-Feb-28
CA/HCC/128/24
Kurugamage Lalith Priyadarshana alias Chaminda Vs. Hon. Attorney-General
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
aggravating factors, mitigatory factor. Starting point
2025-Feb-27
CA/HCC/56/24
Yatiwala Withanalage Samson Micheal Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney-General
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J
aggravating factors, mitigatory factor. Starting point
2025-Feb-27
CA/RII/0061/2024
Katagodage Dona Vijitha Mallika Vs Buddini Chintha Wickrama Surendra
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J.
Recovery of Possession of Premises Given on Lease Act No. 1 of 2023
2025-Feb-25
CA HCC 156/2023
Munusaami David Vs Hon. Attorney General.
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Evidence- Cogent and credible evidence- Number of witnesses- Weight of evidence- Intoxication- Degree of intoxication- Accused being aware of the nature and consequences of his acts- Murderous intention.
Section 296 of the Penal Code. - Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895.
2025-Feb-25
CA/CPA/0116/2024
John Sebastian Anthony Thawaraja Reagan Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J
Revision application - Right of appeal - Time-barred appeal - Exceptional circumstances - Laches - Unreasonable delay - Conviction in absentia
Code of Criminal Procedure Act - (Sections 192(1), 192(2), 320) - ICCPR Act No. 56 of 2007 (Section 4(2)) - High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 (Sections 4, 5)
2025-Feb-25
CA Writ 611/24
Sedara Hettige Chaminda Prabath Sedara Hettige Vs Chief Inspector Rangajeewa Officer In Charge, Miscellaneous Unit, Police Station and others
Hon.Dhammika Ganepola, J.
2025-Feb-20
CA/Writ/239/21
Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Upul Sanath Kumara Bandara and other Vs Pradeshiya Sabha, Millaela, Morawaka and 02 others.
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Suppression of material fact.
Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
2025-Feb-17
CA (Writ)/ 227/2018
Azra Jafferjee and others Vs Colombo Municipal Council and others
Hon.Dhammika Ganepola, J.
2025-Feb-14
CA/WRT/315/2018
Nagananda Kodituwakku Vs Director General of Customs Customs House and others
Hon.Dhammika Ganepola, J
2025-Feb-14
CA/Writ 414/2020
Pragathi Bank Employees Union and Others Vs Peoples Bank and Others
Hon.Damith Thotawatte, J.
Disputed or doubtful facts, laches, writ of mandamus and public (statutory) duty
2025-Feb-07
CA/Writ 146/18
Forest Glen Hotel and Spa (Pvt) Ltd and Others Vs Secretary, Ministry of Land and Parliament Reforms and Others
Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J.
Lease and Lease Approval, legitimate expectation, rules of natural justice and audi alteram partem
State Lands Ordinance No. 08 of 1947 and Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935
2025-Feb-06
CA/RII 0062/2024
Sammu Arachchige Nilani Keerthika Edirisinghe vs Nugadeniya Arachchige Bhathiya
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J.
Injunction
Civil Procedure Code
2025-Feb-06
RII-40-2024
DissanayakeMudiyanselagePriyanthaDhananjayaDissanayake Vs. People’s Leasing and Finance PLC
Hon.M.C.B.S. Morais J.
Decree and writ of execution
Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Arbitration Act No.11 of 1995
2025-Feb-06
CA/WRT/575/2023
Dr. Gamage Rangana Sandakelum Vs Sri Lanka Medical Council and Others
Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J.
Constitution of the Professional Conduct Committee under the Medical Disciplinary (Procedure) Regulations 1990, whether the Sinhala version of the Regulations prevail over the English version, procedural impropriety.
The Medical Ordinance No. 26 of 1927and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
