Chaminda Sembapperuma Arachchi alias Sembapperuma Arachchilage Chaminda Vs. Officer in Charge Police Narcotic Burau & Hon Attorney General
Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
Exceptional Circumstances-Oppressive and inordinate delay
Section 54A (1) (b), 54 A (1) (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended)
2026-02-27
CA-Writ-536-2024
Sellappan Paramanathan Vs. W.A.L. Wickramaarachchi, and 5 others.
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J.
Competent authority to issue a quit notice under the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Ownership of land obtained on lease
State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act
2026-02-26
CA/WRT/334/2023
Harshani Chandima Jayawardena Vs Harin Fernando, The Minister of Tourism and Land, and Others
Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J.
The Petitioner, a child born within the wedlock of the original permit holder, claimed rights over the 7th Respondent, a child born out of wedlock; however, the Respondents decided to accept the 7th Respondent as the successor to the rights of the original permit holder in terms of Section 72 read with the Third Schedule of the Land Development Ordinance, as a blood relative and who has been continuously possessing the land in suit along with the original permit holder. Court affirms this position.
The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
2026-02-26
CA/ Tax/ 074/2023
BROWNS HOTELS AND RESORTS Limited Vs. THE COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF INLAND REVENUE
Hon. Annalingam Premashanker, J.
Addition of Questions of Law, Answer to the new question may affect the assessment
Section 11A(6) of the TAC Act
2026-02-25
CA/WRT/1127/2025, CA/WRT/1128/2025
Avant Garde Maritime Services (Pvt) Limited Vs. Hon. Attorney General
Hon. Rohantha Abeysuriya PC, J. (P/CA)
Futility of reliefs prayed Legitimate Expectation National Security
Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
2026-02-20
CA (Writ) Application No. 1145/2025
Komuthi Engineering Services (Private) Limited and Another Vs. The Road Development Authority, and Others
Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J
The Petitioner is an unsuccessful bidder at a tender advertised by the 1st Respondent, the RDA, to develop the Ja Ela-Ekala Road, because he had been disqualified at the time of submitting his tender by reason of the fact that there had been a Notice to Correct (NTC) served on him in respect of a similar project which he had undertaken. NTC was alive at the time of submitting the application; therefore, the tender committee held that he was not eligible to apply. Court upheld the same.
The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
2026-02-20
CA/COC/0042/2024
Lelwala Godakandage Piyananda and another Vs. Godakanda Herbal (Private) Limited and 2 others
Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J.
Terms of Settlement, prima facie case to issue Rule, contempt committed in facie curiae or ex facie curiae, concurrent jurisdiction,
Chapter LXV of the Civil Procedure Code • Article 105 (1) and (3) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Contempt of a Court, Tribunal or Institution Act, No. 8 of 2024
2026-02-20
CA/BAL/0208/2025
Bulathsinghalage Rajitha Nishantha Coorey Vs. The Officer in Charge & The Hon Attorney General
Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J.
Exceptional Circumstances- Period spent in remand custody-Net quantity of the heroin recovered-Medical condition of the accused- Absence of prior convictions and pending cases against the Accused
Section 54A (1) (b), 54 A (1) (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended)
2026-02-19
CA Bail 0328/25
Sadurdeen Mohomada Faris Sajiudeen Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J.
Exceptional Circumstances
The Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by the Act No.41 of 2022.
2026-02-19
CA/WRT/0694/2025
P.G.C. Bimal Dissanayake and 2 others Vs. Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Hon. Prime Minister and Minister of Education and 18 others
Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J.
Ouster of jurisdiction, Public Service Commission, quando aliquid prohibetur ex directo, prohibetur et per obliquum (what cannot be done directly, cannot be done indirectly), preliminary objection
Article 140 and Article 61A of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
2026-02-19
CA/WRT/1154/25
Tuk Tuk Rental (Pvt) Ltd, Vs Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development,
Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J.
Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus, Driving Three-Wheelers on International Driving Permits,
Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Motor Traffic Act, Motor Car (Convention) Ordinance- Regulation 22(2).
2026-02-19
CA-TAX 26-18
Union Assurance Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J.
Management Expenses deductable in Life Insurance.
Section 92(1) of the Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006
2026-02-17
CA (PHC) 235/2018
Leslie Sumith Ananda Vs S.M.K.S. Bandara and another.
Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J.
Preliminary jurisdictional objection, Finality of an order, Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution, Section 9(a) of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, Appellate jurisdiction.
The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, The Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979
2026-02-17
CA/Writ/649/2024
W.M.P.V.K Wijenayake and B. Shamindra Mendis Vs. Sri Lanka Institute of Architects and Others
Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J.
The Petitioner sought the intervention of this Court to direct the Respondents, who are responsible for the administration and enrolment of architects, chartered architects, and architect licentiates to regulate the licentiate examination procedure. Notice refused due to formal defects in the prayers as it is formulated, and certain prayers cannot be maintained
The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
2026-02-13
CA/WRT/0582/2025
Lankeshara Lal Nishantha Vs. A. M. A. C. Ruwankantha & 04 Others
Hon. Rohantha Abeysuriya PC, J. (P/CA)
Criminal proceedings and supervisory intervention Alternative Remedies Writ shall not lie if major facts are in dispute
Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka 2. Code of Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979 3. Prevention of Money Laundering Act No 05 of 2006 4. Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No 17 of 1929
2026-02-13
CA /CPA/ 81/2025
Don Rohana Ranjith Mahavithana and Others Vs. C. Wickramasinghe, Co-operative Development Commissioner/ Registrar (acting), Co-operative Development Department Southern Province and others
Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J.
Ministerial concurrence, Section 68(5) of the Co-operative Societies Statute, Refusal of interim relief - not final determination Balance of convenience
The Southern Provincial Co-operative Societies Statute No. 06 of 2019 The Provincial Councils (Consequential Provisions) Act No. 12 of 1989
2026-02-12
CPA/109/2025 [REV]
Christoper Francis Peries Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J.
Section 200(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979- Interpretation of the Section - High Court Judge is not obligated to give reasons for decision to proceed with trial – Legality of High Court Order
Section 200(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 - Sections 113(b) and 102 read with Section 403 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka.
2026-02-12
CA/RII/31/2025
Aloka Ruwanthie Marleen Honemeyer. Vs Shaminda Dhanawardhana Guruge,
Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J.
"what cannot be done directly, cannot be done indirectly" (quando aliquid prohibetur ex directo, prohibetur et per obliquum) , revision over revision in parallel jurisdiction in view of the S.C. /Appeal/ 65/2025, W.T. S. Nilantha Fernando vs P.M.S. Nilanthi Perera
2026-02-11
CA/WRT/0100/2025 (Connected to CA/WRT/0101/2025, CA/WRT/0102/2025 and CA/WRT/0103/2025)
State Mortgage & Investment Bank Vs. The Commissioner General of Labour and others
Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J.
Reference to Industrial Arbitration, final order rendered nugatory, balance of convenience, irreparable and irremediable mischief or injury caused due to issuance of interim stay order
Section 4(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950 • Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
2026-02-11
CA /WRT/ 667/2024 (Connected To CA/WRT/ 668/2024, CA /WRT/ 669/2024, CA /WRT/ 670/2024)
Ceylon Beverage Mart (Private) Limited Vs. Divisional Secretary of Tellippalai and Others
Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J.
In the Application filed by the Petitioner challenging the Divisional Secretary’s decision to withhold the issuance of liquor license, despite the recommendations from the Commissioner General, Intervenient-Petitioners have sought to intervene as an interested party, on the basis that they are the representatives of the Liquor Licensees Association; therefore, they have a genuine interest and in the interest of the public to intervene. Intervention was refused since there was no provision to intervene, and if they had any grievance, they should have filed a separate application. In an adversarial system, no intervention can be allowed in an application where only two opposing parties can fight their battle
The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
2026-02-10
CA/COC/0031/2025
Ronald Michael Stanley Vs. Vitharanalage Sugath Jayalal Wansapura Sgt 70232 C/O Inspector General of Police,
Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA)
Prima facie case of contempt, Giving of false evidence, most suitable forum for cases of contempt of court, Original Court
Contempt of a court, Tribunal or Institution Act No 8 of 2024 • Article 105 (3) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Section 11 of the Oaths and Affirmation Ordinance No. 9 of 1985 • Sections 55(1) and (2) of the Judicature Act No. 20 of 1978
2026-02-09
CA-TRF-18-2025
D.W. Ravindra Bandara Senevirathne Vs. Officer-in-Charge Wellawatta Police Station and another.
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J.
Transfer of case to another Court, Right to a fair trial
Judicature Act, No.2 of 1978 Code of Criminal Procedure
2026-02-06
CA -CPA-107-25
Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena. Vs Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
repeal, investigation, initiated, decision, prosecution, offences, enforce, revision, shock the conscience of the Court
Section 65, 160, 163 (1), 163 (2) (f) (g), 163 (3) of the Anti-Corruption Act, Section 70 of the Bribery Act
2026-02-06
CA/CPA/111/2025
Galla Liyanage Roshan Buddhika Bogahawatta, Vs Hon. Attorney General and other
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
revision from the High Court Order, where the High Court exercises its appellate jurisdiction
High Courts of the (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990.
2026-02-06
CA/WRT/592/2025
C. D. Ekanayake, Vs University of Wayamba, Lionel Jayathilake Mawatha, Kuliyapitiya. and others
Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J.
Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF), Academic Decisions, Best Suite Candidate, Failure to name the necessary party is fatal to this Application, full and truthful disclosure of all the material facts
2026-02-06
CA/COC/0019/2025
Tholka Mudiyanselage Marius Roshan William Dissanayake Vs. Megha Dashini Weerasekara
Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J.
False and defamatory statements against the Judiciary, Implied undertaking of confidentiality, Litigation privilege, Forum shopping, Lack of willful intention
Contempt of a Court, Tribunal or Institution Act, No. 08 of 2024
2026-02-06
CA -CPA-108-25
Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena. Vs Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J.
repeal, investigation, initiated, decision, prosecution, offences, enforce, revision, shock the conscience of the Court
Section 65, 160, 163 (1), 163 (2) (f) (g), 163 (3) of the Anti-Corruption Act, Section 70 of the Bribery Act
2026-02-05
CA/COC/0043/2024
Korale Gamaralalage Devika Pushpakumari Nissanka Vs. Weerakone Mudiyanselage Francis Dinesh
Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J.
Contempt of Court, stringent punishment, perjury, most suitable forum for cases of contempt, rights of the court of first instance to punish for contempt of itself, habitual contemptuous conduct
Contempt of a Court, Tribunal, or Institution Act No. 8 of 2024 • Section 11 of the Oaths and Affirmations Ordinance No. 9 of 1895 • Section 663, 792 and 798 of the Civil Procedure Code • Sections 55(1) and (2) of the Judicature Act No. 20 of 1978 • Article 105 (1) and (3) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
2026-02-03
CA/WRT/1206/2025 Connected with CA/WRT/0030/2026
The All Ceylon Buddhist Congress, Vs Mohamed Sheriff Mohamed Samsudeen, Learned Magistrate, Magistrate's Court-Trincomalee and Others
Hon. Rohantha Abeysuriya PC, J. (P/CA)
Coast Conservation Act Alternative Remedies in Writ Jurisdiction Environmental Principles
1. Article 27 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka 2. Article 28 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka 3. Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka 4. Coast Conservation Act No 57 of 1981 5. Penal Code 6. Code of Criminal Procedure No 15 of 1979
2026-02-02
CA /Writ/822/2025
Meegasdeniya Kankanamge Chandana Priyantha Vs. The Land Commissioner General and Others
Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J.
Nomination by the spouse of the original grantee is not valid in law; therefore, it is ab initio void. Devolution of succession should depend on the basis of non-nomination by the original grantee in terms of Section 72 read with the Third Schedule of the Land Development Ordinance
The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
2026-01-19
CA/WRT/803/2025 Connected with CA/WRT/0030/2026
M.M.K. Rafeek, Vs P.B.S.C. Nonis, Director General of Customs, Sri Lanka Customs,
Hon. Rohantha Abeysuriya PC, J. (P/CA)
Prematurity
1. Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka 2. Customs Ordinance
