Vaithilingam Balasuresh and another Vs Minister of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J.
Mandamus /performance of a Public duty.
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act No. 02 of 1996 as amended
2025-07-31
CA-HCC-238/19
Pathirannahalage Nimal Weerasinghe Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Sudden Provocation
Exception 01 of 294 of the Penal Code.
2025-07-31
CA HCC 0454/17
Gnanaiyah Jeyagaran Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Cheating / Cheating at common law was a misdemeanour and punishable with imprisonment and fine / Cheating under the provisions of the Penal Code / The three ways how cheating could occur/ The appellant has engaged in deceptive practices against the prosecution witness and also intended to cause wrongful gain to the business entity involved in importing the consignment of goods /
Section 398 of the Penal Code / Section 5(2) of the Offences Against Public Property Act No.12 of 1982.
2025-07-31
CA HCC 0012/24
Deniye Gedara Sunil Amarawansha, Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Grave sexual abuse on a minor/ Right to fair trial / Evidence/ Justifications of judicial decisions / Where judicial decisions lack justification, they can appear punitive in nature, leading to questions about the fairness and the transparency of proceedings.
Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code (as amended by Act No.22 of 1995 and Act No.29 of 1998 and Act No.16 of 2006 / Section 263 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 /
2025-07-31
CA/MCR/02/2018
P.G. Somarathne, Deputy Commissioner of Agrarian Development Vs M.P. Cyril Rajapaksha and others
Hon, B. Sasi Mahendran
2025-07-31
CA/HCC/ 215/2023
Mapatunage Dhammika Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Discrepancy in the quantity of Heroin recovered. • Contradictions
The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984.
2025-07-31
CA (PHC) 211/2018
Jewel Arts Limited Vs Assistant Commissioner of Labour
Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J.
Section 6 of the Termination of Employment Workmen (Special Provision) Act, prerequisite of an order of the Commissioner is a precondition to institute proceedings in the Magistrate’s Court – Strict liability encapsuled in Section 7 of the same Act; Burden of proof.
Termination of Employment Workmen (Special Provision) Act, No. 45 of 1971
2025-07-30
CA (PHC) APN 139/2023
Ranasinghe Arachchige Sanath Udayakumara Ranasinghe Vs Kankanige Siripala and Others
Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J.
Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Alternative remedy-has invoked the appellate jurisdiction, Section 66(1) (b) of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979
The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979
2025-07-30
CA (HCC)0011/2024
Warnakulasuriya Ivan Christy Fernando alias Bappa Vs Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
Murder- Murderous intention- Culpable homicide not amounting to murder-Supervening condition-Chain of causation
Section 296 and section 297 of the Penal Code
2025-07-30
CA/WRT/0391/21
Henry Nelson Rathnayake Vs. Umesha Matarage, Divisional Secretary, Thihagoda and others
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J
Section 17 award • Compensation • Futility • Judicial economy • The relief sought cannot be extended to go beyond the petitioner’s cause of action as at the date of filing the application
Section 42 (2) of the Land Acquisition Act • Section 9 of the Land Acquisition Act • Section 10 of the Land Acquisition Act • Section 17 of the Land Acquisition Act
2025-07-30
CA Writ 410/2024
AIA Insurance Lanka Ltd. Vs. Right to Information Commission and Others
Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J.
Section 43(g) of the Right to Information Act, public authority, Lack of jurisdiction, alternative remedy
Right to Information Act, No. 12 of 2016, Regulation of Insurance Industry Act, No. 43 of 2000 and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
2025-07-29
CA/HCC/ 58-59/2021
Sembu Thanthrige Chamara Asanka Sampath and other Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Discrepancy in the quantity of Heroin recovered.
The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984.
2025-07-29
CA/HCC 0026/22
Cyril Randeniya Aand other Vs Hon. Attorney General
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Decoy, probed and examined with great care
2025-07-29
CA/ MCR/05/25
Eladuwa Pedrick Appuhamilage Niroshani Anjula Wijenayaka Vs Office -In-Charge Motor Traffic Division Police Station Kurunegala.
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Cancelation of previous Bail Order, form the opinion, Not a rubber stamp , Shocks the conscience of the Court
294 of the Penal Code, 115 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code, Section 14 of the Bail Act, Section 261B of the Motor Traffic Act
2025-07-25
CA-Writ-346-21
Brown & Company PLC Vs Commissioner General of Labour and others.
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J.
Closure of a division of a company Section 2(1) and 6 of TEWA Implied termination Compensation for termination of workmen.
Termination of Employment of Workman Act.
2025-07-25
CA (HCC)/0027/2018
Kolamba Acharige Pushpakumara Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
Murder-Culpable homicide not amounting to murder- Grave and sudden provocation
Section 296 of the Penal Code
2025-07-24
CA/ WRT 0372-22
Media Services Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner General of Labour
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J.
of forfeiture of gratuity
Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983
2025-07-23
CA/HCC/ 0055/2023
Danushka Chamara Sellahewa Vs. The Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Sudden fight
The Penal Code
2025-07-23
CA/HCC/ 0131-133/2022
Hettiarachchige Chandika Indrajith Jayaratna 2. Dena Bodage Wijeyananda 3. Mallikage Upali Ajith Kumara Vs. The Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Commo Intention • Contradictions • Defence Evidence • Judgment Writing • Standard of proof
The Penal Code
2025-07-23
CA PHC 63/2019
LOLC Factors Limited, Vs Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Borella. and others
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Motor vehicle- Determination as to who is entitled to possession of the vehicle – Bona fide purchaser
Section 431(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979. Section 389 of the Penal Code Section 400 of the Penal Code. Section 2 and 9(3) of the Motor Traffic Act.
2025-07-22
CA/RTI/0003/2024
Lanka Broadcasters Guild (Guarantee) Limited vs M.J.K. Dissanayakke and others
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J.
Intervention in an appeal is not permitted
S.34(1) of the Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016
2025-07-22
CA-HCC-86/22
Kumara Unnahalage Swarnasiri Dias Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
possession, requisite knowledge,
2025-07-22
CA-HCC-94/23
Sinnaiah Balakrishnan Vs The Hon. Attorney General
No Objection Letter • Ministry of Education Circular No. 03 of 2022 • Leaving Certificate • Rugby • Human Rights Commission inquiry • Legitimate Expectation • Irrelevant considerations
Article 140 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Rule 1.1.9 of the Ministry of Education Circular No. 03 of 2022
2025-07-18
CA HCC 0036/24
Sirima Edirisuriya, Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Murder – Prosecution witness testimony – Discrepancies in the witness’s testimony undermines its credibility, such inconsistencies cast a doubt on their reliability and consequently their ability to provide accurate information regarding the accused’s involvement in the alleged crime – Prosecution’s case weakens without robust, coherent evidence linking the accused to the incident.
Section 296 of the Penal Code.
2025-07-18
CA/PHC/167/2020
Wijekoon Mudiyanselage Sudu Banda Vs OIC Prevention of Vice Division Kandy Police and others
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Owner,
Section 40 of the Forest Ordinance by Act No. 65 of 2009
2025-07-18
CA/WRT/0007/21
Rajapaksa Appuhamilage Dona Emilda Perera Vs Minister of Lands and Parliamentary Reforms and five others
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J
Divesting Order • Public purpose • Requirements of Section 39A of the Land Acquisition Act • Discretion • Public trust • Divesting of a part of the land vested • Consent in writing
Article 140 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Section 38 and 39A of the Land Acquisition Act
2025-07-18
CA (HCC) 0225/2023
Angampodige Sunil Shantha Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
Rape-Belatedness of the Statement-Credibility of the Witness
Section 364 (1) of the Penal Code (as amended)
2025-07-18
CA (HCC) 0007/2021
Liyanage Sachith Ruchira Sandaruwan alias Sachi Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
Chain of productions- Inward Journey- Inter se contradictions-Beyond reasonable doubt
Section 54A (1) (b) and section 54A (1) (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 - Section 200 (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No 15 of 1979
2025-07-18
CA/HCC/138-22
Karangoda Gamaralalage Indika Sampath Abeythissa Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Sentencing, Mitigating and aggravating
2025-07-18
CA HCC 0084/24
George Shuwalitine D. Silva, Wickrematilakealias Bantu Mama Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
In a criminal case, it is the prosecution’s duty to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. This high standard of proof is a fundamental principle of the justice system, designed to protect the accused from wrongful conviction and endure that only those who are truly guilty are punished. When the prosecution fails to present sufficient evidence to meet the standard, it is only just and reasonable to afford the benefit of the doubt to the accused.
Section 364(3), 364 (A)(1) of the Penal Code
2025-07-18
CA (HCC) 0045/2023
Nassar Mohommed Hussain Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
Grave Sexual Abuse-Trial in absentia- Trial de novo- Contumacious Conduct-Delay
Section 365 B (1) (aa) of the Penal Code - Sections 241 and 331 (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (as amended)
2025-07-17
CA/WRT-312-18
Mohamed Anver Mohamed Akeel and others Vs Commissioner General of Land Title Settlement/ Settlement Officer, “Mihikatha Medura”, and others
Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J.
2025-07-17
CA/WRT/517/24
Elisha Industries (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Disna Jayasinghe, Divisional Secretary, Bandaragama and three others
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J
F.L.4 licence • Possible public objection • Commissioner General of Excise • Divisional Secretary • Threat to maintenance of law and order • Discretion • Power to issue liquor licence • Legitimate Expectation • Futility
Article 140 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Sections 18, 19, and 28A of the Excise Ordinance • Rule 21 of the Excise Notification 902 • Excise Notifications bearing No. 902, No. 983, and No. 20/2024
2025-07-16
CA/ RII 07/2025
Venerable Viharadhipathi Mapalane Ananda Thero Vs Wavlagala Kusumsiri De Silva, Wimalasevana, and others
Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J.
Settlement in Partition Action, Investigation of title of all parties must be done
2025-07-16
CA/WRT/380/22
Seekku Baduge Suranga Vs. National Savings Bank and Others
Hon. Damith Thotawatte J.
Wednesbury unresasonableness, Irrationality, Feature of a public duty and/or a statutory right
The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
2025-07-15
CA/PHC/APN/137/2015
The Hon. Attorney General Vs Hiti Bandara Gamlath Arachchige Wasantha Kumarasinghe
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
sentence, assessing the punishment,
2025-07-15
CA HCC 0040/23
Kankanige Sumedha Indika Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Discovery of contraption with 24 small cellophane parcels containing heroin mixed powdered substance hidden in the rectum of a prison detainee - Issue as to whether the powdered substance was genuinely in the possession of the appellant at the time of his arrest.
-Section 54A(b) and (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984)
2025-07-14
CA HCC 96/2023
Nakulugamuwa Yapage SurajPriyantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Robbery with an attempt to cause death or grievous hurt – Alleged false implication – Identification parade - The identification of an appellant raises critical issues regarding the credibility of witness’s testimony as well as the integrity of the identification parade, especially given the long delay between the incident and the parade – Burden of proof rests on the prosecution.
Section 383 of the Penal Code
2025-07-09
CA/RII/04/2025
Ranasinhage Ravindra abd others Vs IP Liyanadura Saman Sri Pathmalal De Silva and other
Hon. Dr. S. Premachandra J.
Restitutio in integrum relief is granted at the grace of the court Section 188of Criminal Procedure-Alternative remedy is available
2025-07-09
CA/WRT/0114/2025
EXPRESS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (PRIVATE) LIMITED Vs. K. T. A. R. C. K. KASTURIRATNE & 9 Others
Hon. K. M. S. DISSANAYAKE, J
Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140-Goverment Procurement Guidelines 2006(works and goods)-Corresponding Procurement Manual-Award of contract-bidding document-is strict adherence to the evaluation criteria prescribed in the bidding document necessary - Necessary parties to an application for writ of Certiorari.
Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140-Goverment Procurement Guidelines 2006(Works and Goods)-Corresponding Procurement Manual
2025-07-09
CA/WRT/681/23
Dehigaspage Karunawathie Vs Nirosha S. Gamage, Divisional Secretary, Athuraliya and others
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J
Land Development Ordinance • Third Schedule • Succession • Locus standi • Prejudice • Abuse of process
Article 140 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Land Development Ordinance • Land Development (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 202
2025-07-09
CA/HCC/359/2019
Herath Mudiyanselage Thushara alias Kalu Thushara Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
probability
Section 11(b) of the Evidence Ordinance
2025-07-08
CA HCC 92/2023
JayasingheArachchigeKarunarathna Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Grave sexual abuse on a minor / Victims of sexual abuse prefer not to talk about the harrowing experience and would like to forget about such incidents as soon as possible therefore the contention that the sexual act stipulated in the charge has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt would lack merit / Should cross-examination as to proof of previous statements be allowed / Evidence / per se contradictions / preplanning and manipulation of the appellant / aggravating circumstances
Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code (as amended by Act No.22 of 1995 and Act No.29 of 1998 and Act No.16 of 2006 / Section 145 of the Evidence Ordinance No.15 of 1895 / Section 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979
2025-07-07
CA/CPA/103/23
Mohamed Hussaindeen Neeza Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Discretionary Remedy, Conduct of the Petitioner, Bond, Breach of Conduct
2025-07-04
CA HCC 00258/23
KasthuriArrachchigeTiyulinWickremarathna. Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Whether the sentence imposed on the appellant is disproportionate?
Section 54(b) and (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No.13 of 1984)
2025-07-04
CA-HCC-289/18
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Hewadevage Sujith Nishantha
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
Corroborate, Misdirection
Section 54(a) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984
2025-07-04
CA/HCC/ 0163/2023
Hewage Rajith Kumara Sunil Jayaratne Vs. The Attorney General
