Maldeniye Gedera Ravindra Piyasena alias Ranuka Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Beyond reasonable doubt, Implication, shifting burden of proof and DNA.
The Penal Code as amended.
2025-Mar-28
CA-Writ-252-21
Kande Lekamlage Anushika Madushani Ariyadasa, Vs. The Commander, Sri Lankan Air Force, and 4 others
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J.
Double jeopardy Suppression of material facts Section 129 and 43 of the Air Force Act
The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. Air Force Act
2025-Mar-28
CA/ RII/51/2023
Beligahamullage Peiris Irosh Kavinda, Galhena Road Vs Nakandalage Don Sureka Srimali and others
Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J.
2025-Mar-27
CA/WRT/.611/2010& 612/2010
Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited Vs W.A. Chandradasa, Addl. Director- General of Customs, Department of Customs, and others
Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J.
2025-Mar-27
CA-Writ-33-20
MSH Packaging Industries (Private) Limited and Others Vs. Anuradha Weerakoon and Others
Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J.
Section 8(1), 50A(1), 50A(2) and 129 of the Customs Ordinance, Customs Inquiry, natural justice
The Customs Ordinance and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
2025-Mar-27
CA/RII/08/2024
CITIHEALTH IMPORTS (PRIVATE) LIMITED and others Vs DROOLS PET FOOD PRIVATE LTD and others
Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J.
2025-Mar-27
CA/ RII/0020/2024
Warnakulasuriya Miriam Dilkushi Fernando, Vs Arsakulasuriya Rajakaruna Rosemary Winifreida Seneviratne and other
Hon. R. Gurusinghe
2025-Mar-27
CA/HCC/94-99/2022
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Abeyrathna Weerasekara Patabandige Lal Chandra alias Yuggaya Lal and others
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Common object, unlawful assembly, contradiction
2025-Mar-27
CA/HCC/436/2019
Ayagama Thennegedara Martin Alias Silva Vs. Hon. Attorney-General
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Circumstantial evidence
Section 8(2) of the Evidence Ordinance
2025-Mar-27
CA/HCC/0081/2021
Dilwella Vidana Kankanamlage Chamila Priyanga. Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J
Possession of an automatic firearm • Possession of a live cartridge • Section 27 recovery • Exclusive possession • Conscious possession • Control of the weapon • Proof of knowledge • Dismantled weapon
Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 • Section 22(3) of the Firearms Ordinance • Section 27(1) of the Explosives Act. • Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance
2025-Mar-27
CA/WRT/359/20
Dr. Chandana Kasturi Arachchi Vs. University of Colombo and others
HoN. MOHAMMED LAFFAR, J.
Fair inquiry, Alternative remedy in writ applications, procedural fairness and Bias, Termination of employment on disciplinary conduct.
2025-Mar-26
CA HCC/72-73/20
Kaluduru Wisaka Thabrew, and other Vs Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Murder - Evidence- Discrepancies in the testimony of witness evidence – Defence of Alibi – Principles in relation to the evaluation of a dock statement – Unconscionable lapse of time.
- Section 296 of the Penal Code - Section 32 of the Penal Code - Chapter XI of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 - Section 109(6) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979.
2025-Mar-25
CA. WRIT.292-2013
Rank Entertainment Holdings (Pvt) Limited Vs Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and Others
Karanayakage Ranjith Vijitha Kumara alias Godelle Wasantha Vs Hon. Attorney General.
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Offence of kidnapping – Offence of rape on a minor – Evaluation of evidence - Effect of errors – Mistake as regards to the date on which the offence was committed – Aggravating circumstances – The degree of pre-planning by the appellant and the repeated commission of the offence.
-Section 354 of the Penal Code. -Section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code. -Section 166 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979.
2025-Mar-21
CA-Writ-13-24
Commodore (Marines) P.A. Sanath K. Pitigala Vs Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy and 7 others.
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J.
Eligibility of officers to promotion of higher rank Affect of AWOL Charges on promotions Double jeopardy
The Navy Act The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka.
2025-Mar-20
CA HCC 162/2024
Elibichchiya Raalalaage Manuka Sampath Gnanasiri Vs Hon. Attorney General.
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Offence of kidnapping – Offence of rape – Whether a sentence is excessive? - Minimum mandatory sentence - Mitigatory circumstances – Evidence – Analysis of the judgment in SC Reference 03/2008.
-Section 354 of the Penal Code -Section 364(2) of the Penal Code -Articles 4(c), 11, 12(1) and 13(6) of the Constitution
2025-Mar-20
CA/HCC/ 0043/2021
Ihala Gedera Hewage Lionel Thilakarathne Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Material witnesses. • Contradiction and probability.
The Penal Code as amended.
2025-Mar-20
CA/WRT/538/2011
Commander(S) R.G.A.A. Weerasinghe Vs. Commodore K.R. Senadheera and others
Dhammika Ganepola, J.
2025-Mar-17
CA HCC 0320/2018
Majeed Thajudeen Mohmad Fahim. Vs Hon. Attorney General.
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Offence of cheating - Evidence- Cogent and credible evidence- Evaluation of evidence- Whether a contradiction or an omission in evidence become a reason to reject evidence of a witness – Once the prosecution proves the charge against an accused beyond a reasonable doubt, an accused in those circumstances is required by law to offer an explanation of such cogent and incriminating evidence led against him.
Section 403 of the Penal Code.
2025-Mar-12
CA/HCC/ 0169/2020
Kurudukarage Lalitha Padmini Vs. The Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Last seen theory • Ellenborough principle • Common intention.
The Penal Code.
2025-Mar-11
CA/HCC/0061-0062/2019
Kukul Korala Gamage Gamini Premakumara. Vs. Senanayakage Sarath Kumara
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J
Murder • Common intention • Circumstantial evidence • Reliability and credibility of witnesses • Distinction between identification and recognition • Dock statement • Section 27 discovery • Grievous hurt
1. Penal Code, Section 296 – Punishment for murder. 2. Penal Code, Section 314 – Punishment for causing hurt. 3. Penal Code, Section 316 – Punishment for grievous hurt.
2025-Mar-07
CA/HCC/ 0093/2020
Noor Mohamed Niyas Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Sudden fight.
The Penal Code.
2025-Mar-07
CA/WRIT 114/2025
EXPRESS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (PRIVATE) LIMITED, Vs K. T. A. R. C. K. KASTURIRATNE CHAIRMAN, Department procurement Committee 01 Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, and others
Hon.M. T. MOHAMMED LAFFAR, J (President C/A)- Acting.
2025-Mar-07
CA/WRIT No. 162/24
Mohammad Nadeen Basik, Vs Officer in Charge Police Narcotic Bureau, and others
MOHAMMED LAFFAR, J. (President of The Court of Appeal- Actg)
2025-Mar-07
CA/WRT/0775/2024
Siyambalagaha Gedara Seyed Mohamed Mohamed Rashad, Hathamunagala Estate, Vs Land Reform Commission, and others
Hon.M. T. MOHAMMED LAFFAR, J. (Act. P/CA)
2025-Mar-06
CA HCC 260-269/2018
Liyanapathiranage Ariyadasa alias Gadin Bale And others Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Evidence I Assessment of evidence I Role of a Judge in evaluation of evidence presented during a trial I The danger of inadequate evaluation of evidence I Re-trial.
Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance No. 14 of 1985
2025-Mar-06
CA HCC 445/19
Thimbiripolage Nalin Pieris Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Evidence I Evaluation of evidence I Re-trial I Unconscionable lapse of time I Information by an informant I Narcotics I Inward journey of productions.
Section 54 A (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984.
2025-Mar-06
CA/RTI/04/2022
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka Vs Lionel Dissanayake And others
Hon.M.C.B.S. Morais J.
2025-Mar-05
CA : RII/0007/2024
Erangika Patuwatha Withana and others Vs Kuda Widana Nimmuli Ramya De Silva
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J.
Fix ex-prate
Civil Procedure Code, sections 86 (2) and 86 (2A)
2025-Mar-05
CA HCC 0070/2023
Palamura Hewage Harishchandra Kumarasinghe Vs Hon. Attorney general
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
sudden fight, premeditation, intension
2025-Mar-04
CA/RII/0001/2024
Senanayake Mudiyanselage Thusitha Upul Kumara Senanayake vs Disanayake Arachchilage Gnanawathie
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J.
Dismissal , non prosecution
Section 70A (1) of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1997
2025-Mar-04
CA/WRT/438/2019
Dunston Rajapaksha Alpitiya Vs D.M. Sudarshana Disanayaka Divisional Secretary, and others
