Rev. Panwila Sri Soratha Thero and 3 others Vs Minister of Urban Development and Housing and 7 others
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J.
Suppression of material facts
Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
2025-05-29
CA/WRT/201/2013
Multiform Chemicals (Pvt) Ltd Vs The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue, Department of Inland Revenue and others
Hon.M.C.B.S. Morais J.
2025-05-29
CA/HCC/274/2023
Jesuthasan Elengeswaran Vs. The Attorney General
Hon, B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
DNA Report, circumstantial evidence
2025-05-29
CA/CPA 0014/2024
The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Vs. 1. Thotamuna Kankanamage Wasantha Kumara, 2. Upali Gamini Jayawardhana,
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
• Bribery • Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption filed indictment against the accused-respondents for soliciting and accepting money as a gratification from a particular individual to perform their official duties. • Preliminary Objection that the Commission has to initiate investigations collectively. • Powers of the Commission • Allegations of bribery or corruption can arise at any moment, necessitating prompt and effective investigation. If the legislature intended for the Commission to conduct investigations collectively, it becomes evident that such requirement would lead to an absurd situation. The need for immediate action in response to allegations cannot be overstated, delays in investigations would not only hinder justice but also undermine public trust in the integrity of the institution. • Revisionary Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal is a discretionary remedy and becomes necessary for this Court to consider the conditions upon which the discr
- Article 156A of the Constitution (enacted by the 19th Amendment) - Article 156A(1)(b) of the Constitution (21st Amendment) - Section 11 of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act No.19 of 1994 (CIABOC Act). - Sections 19(b) and 19(c) of the Bribery Act No.11 of 1954 (As amended). - Sections 2(8), 4(3), 5, 16(3) of the CIABOC Act
2025-05-28
CA-HCC-111-112/2017
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Illukpalla Gamage Karunanayake & 1 other
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
graven Sudden Provocation
Section 294 of the Penal Code
2025-05-27
CA/WRIT/0337/2022
Walpola Kankanamalage Chandrasinghe Monaravila, Vs Piyaseeli Wickramasinghee Mathurata, Chairman of the Debt Conciliation Board, Gampaha. and others
Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J.
Writ does not lie on matters purely in civil nature.
2025-05-27
CA. Case No: RII/0061/2023
NainangalaVidanelagePremasiriGunawardhane Vs N.V. Jayasena and others
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J.
Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 Article 138 of the Constitution
2025-05-23
CA/WRT/311/2020
Dr. Dilini Herath Samarakoon Vs Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital Board and others
Hon. MOHAMMED LAFFAR, J.(Acting P/CA)
professional duty of care, fair hearing, natural justice, Audi Alteram Partem, fair disciplinary process
Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital Board Act, No. 54 of 1983.
2025-05-23
CA-Writ-432-24
Abdul Majeedu Amsudeen and another Vs Sri Lanka Ports Authority and 7 others.
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J.
Locus standi Delay Suppression of material facts. Vesting of land the for the purposes and functions of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority
The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act, No. 51 of 1979
2025-05-21
CA/LTA/0018/2024
Fathima Sumaiya Naffeel Vs Mohammed Fazil Ameen Sadik
Hon. M. T. MOHAMMED LAFFAR, J (President C/A)- Acting.
Interim Order, Child Maintenance Under mUSLIM lAW, Ex-Parte Order.
Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act No. 13 of 1951.
2025-05-21
CA/HCC/187/23
Samaratunga Arachchige Dona Dulanjali Anjalika Samaratunga Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Exceptional Circumstances
The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984.
2025-05-20
CA-HCC-21/2020
Hewa Batagodage Jagatha Vs The Director General Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
Hon.B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
demeanour of witnesses, prejudice, “truth is best discovered by powerful statement on both sides of the questions” , find out the truth and do justice according to law
Section 89 (a) of the Bribery Act, Criminal Procedure Code, Section 439, Section 165 of the Evidence Ordinance, Article 138 (1) of the Constitution
2025-05-20
CA/WRT/0681/2024
Koonamge Nayal Priyanga and others Vs S.J. Kahawatta Director General, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and others
Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J.
2025-05-20
CA/WRT/438/2024
Roshan Damian Deen, President, Western Province Rugby football Union, and others Vs 1. Harini Fernando Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, and others
Hon.M. T. MOHAMMED LAFFAR, J (President C/A)- Acting.
Contempt of Court, Before the court is Satisfied as to a Prima Facie case a Rule should not be issued the understanding or Terms or Settlement can be withdrawn in the interest of Justice and National Interest.
Contempt of Court, Before the court is Satisfied as to a Prima Facie case a Rule should not be issued the understanding or Terms or Settlement can be withdrawn in the interest of Justice and National Interest.
2025-05-20
CA/Writ/356/2020
Dinusha Mohanthi Wijethunga Vs Sunanda Kariyapperuma, The Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs and Others.
Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J.
Justifiable delay, A jurisdictional challenge, nullity ab initio, ultra vires
The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance No. 19 of 1931
2025-05-20
CA/HCC/0060/2024
Vijayaraja Vijayakumar, Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
probability
11 (b) of the evidence ordinance
2025-05-20
CA HCC 100/2024
Mihiriya Galla Pathiranage Gayan Indika Vs. Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Condition where Homicide can be reduced from Murder to Culpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder – Exception 4 to Section 294 – the Sudden Fight Exception – Elements which needs to be established in order to apply the sudden fight exception; i. sudden fight, ii. absence of pre-meditation, iii. no undue advantage, iv. Offender should not act in a cruel or unusual manner – Where the exception of sudden fight is pleaded it is immaterial as to which party offers the provocation or commits the initial assault – Evidence
- Section 294 of the Penal Code
2025-05-20
CA/RII/54/2023
B.L. Weerawansha Appuhamy, and other Vs Gamage Rankirihami. and other
Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J.
2025-05-20
CA/HCC/276/2023
Sivanathan Premanath alias Nedumaran Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
circumstantial evidence, innocence of the accused, beyond a reasonable doubt, consistent with the guilt
2025-05-19
CA/WRT/336/2024
Mohamed Imtiyas Mohamed Nazvi and other Vs Kolonnawa Urban Council and others
Hon. M. T. MOHAMMED LAFFAR, J (President C/A)- Acting.
Writ of Mandamus, Arbitrary unlawful and Illegal decision of the Respondents, Mala Fide.
Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
2025-05-16
CA/WRT/125/24
Mahesh Corporation (Pvt) Ltd and others Vs Seylan Bank PLC and others
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J
• Writ of Certiorari • Writ of Prohibition • Parate Execution • Settlement Agreement • Rescheduling vs. Restructuring • Laches • Estoppel • Alternate Remedy • Abuse of Process
Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act, No. 04 of 1990 - Sections 4, 8, 9, 10 2. Evidence Ordinance - Section 115 (Estoppel) 3. Mortgage Act - Section 47A 4. Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Article 140 (Writ jurisdiction
2025-05-15
CA/WRIT/533/2023
Nikhil Trilokekar and 9 others Vs Commissioner General of Labour and 3 others
Hon. Mahen Gopallawa J.
Nikhil Trilokekar and 9 others v Commissioner General of Labour and 3 others
Siriwardana Mudalige Vineetha De Alwis Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon.R. Gurusinghe, J. dissenting Hon.M.C.B.S. Morais J.
the forfeiture of the surety bond
Section 405 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979
2025-05-15
CA/Writ/728/2024
PATABANDI MADDUMAGE THARUKA PUSHPA KUMARA Vs DR. HARINI AMARASURIYA, Minister, Ministry of Education and Others
Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J.
Legal right to be appointed, Doctrine of legitimate expectations, The constitutional ouster clauses in Article 55(5) and Article 61A, Article 61A – Exclusion of Court of Appeal review for decisions made under delegated authority of the Public Service Commission.
The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
2025-05-15
CA/HCC/ 0287/2014
Weerasinghe Arachilage Chandradasa alia Chandra (Deceased) and others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Judgment Writing. • Unlawful Assembly. • Dock Statement
The Penal Code.
2025-05-15
CA HCC 00185/2020
Vithanage Don Welson, Vs Hon. Attorney General,
Hon.Amal Ranaraja, J.
Murder – Circumstantial Evidence – The “last seen theory” principle
Sections 294 and 296 of the Penal Code
2025-05-14
CA HCC 0108/2022
Dingiri Bandage Ranaweera, Vs Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Murder – Evidence – Witness’s evidence - Burden of proof
Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895
2025-05-09
CA (Writ) 142/2015
Dr. K.C.P. Perera Vs. University of Colombo & others
Raphael Jayaseelath Fernando. Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J
Possession of heroin • Chain of Production • Inward journey • Competing versions • Custody of the productions • Police witness • Conviction and sentence set aside
Section 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. • Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 read with Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. • Evidence Ordinance
2025-05-08
CA/HCC/0155/2020
Suppan Ravichandran Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J
Murder • Murderous intention • Contradictions per se • Inconsistencies inter se • Post-Mortem Report • Cause of death • Dock statement
Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. • Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. • Section 334 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979
2025-05-08
CA/WRT/690-24
Kandambige Wimal Kandambi Vs. Road Development Authority & others
Hon. MOHAMMED LAFFAR, J. (President of The Court of Appeal- Actg)
