| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Judgment By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
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| 2026-07-17 | CA/PHC/APN/0072/2019 |
Mudugamuwa Arachchige Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-06-19 | CA/PHC/0084/2020 |
Ranasinghe Arachchillage Sudharma Rathnaweera Vs. Director General of Irrigation and Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Can an objection be taken by the Respondent to an application made to Court by the competent authority under section 5(1) that the land is not State Land within the meaning of the State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979(the Act), Can an objection be raised on the competence of the Competent authority in the proceedings before a Magistrate in an application filed by the competent authority under section 5(1) of the Act-A challenge on the validity of the affidavit filed along with the application made to Court by the Respondent under section 5(1) of the Act- the fact that an affidavit does not state the religion of the affirmant, does not make the affidavit invalid. | Article 138, Article 154P(3)(b) and Article 154P(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 1979 (as amended), Sections 3, 4, 5(1), 6, 7, 8, 9(1), 9(2) and 10. | Download |
| 2026-06-19 | CA/CPA/0023/2023 |
Horana Urban Council and Others Vs. Ajith Amarasinghe and Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Preliminary objection as to the maintainability of the application, Objection on jurisdiction, Does the Court of Appeal have revisionary jurisdiction in terms of Article 138 of the Constitution in respect of orders made by such provincial High Court in the exercise of its concurrent original writ jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(4)(b) of the Constitution made in the exercise of the appellate jurisdiction. | Article 138, Article 140, Article 154P(4)(b), Article 154P(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Sections 9(b), 11, 12, and 12(d) of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1990. | Download |
| 2026-06-19 | CA/HCC/0267-0268/2023 |
Suse Anthony Reji and other Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Section 33 of Evidence Ordinance, Probability, Common intention, Dock statement. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-06-19 | CA/WRT/0453/2022 |
Daya Group Limited, And others Vs Peoples Bank, and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Question of Arguability, Arguability Principles, “principles” of the duty of Candour, failed to adduce any acceptable reason to excuse the delay. | Download | |
| 2026-06-18 | CA/TAX/0047/2023 |
Senkadagala Finance PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | VAT on financial services, Adoption of SLFRS, Calculation of tax on financial services, Claim for refund | Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 | Download |
| 2026-06-18 | CA/HCC/0154/2017 |
Kandasamy Jegatheeswaran Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder, Expert Evidence, Evaluation | Sections 296 and 364 (2) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-18 | CA/TAX/0044/2019 |
The Commissioner General of
Inland Revenue Vs. Hedges Court Residencies (Private)
Limited
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Nation Building Tax, Time bar, Notice of Assessment | Section 8 of NBT Act Section 163 , 164 and 194 of the IRA | Download |
| 2026-06-18 | CA/HCC/ 0011/2023 |
Abdul Kareem Nasheer Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Appeal out of time. | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-17 | CA/HCC/0009/2024 |
Weerakoon Mudiyanselage Ranjith Bandara
Weerakoon Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, | Contradictory evidence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-15 | CA/HCC/0069/2024 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Nimal
Rathnayake Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Contradictory evidence, Judgment delivered on hearsay evidence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-15 | CA/HCC/0179/2023 |
Sinnathamby Pathmanathan Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Consistent, convincing, Beyond reasonable doubt, Credibility | Section 364 (3) of the Penal Code as amended by Act No.22 of 1995 and as further amended by No.29 of 1998 and No. 16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-06-15 | CA/HCC/0064/2023 |
The Attorney General, Vs. Weerasinghe Dinesh Sudantha Silva alias
Deepa
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Robbery, Sentence, Discretion, Section 333 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Section 44(A) of the Firearms Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1996), read with Sections 32 and 380 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-12 | CA/HCC/0293-0295/2025 |
Sinhadhipathy Manchanayake Appuhamilage Shantha alias
Kaluwa alias Sinhadhipathy Manchanayake Appuhamilage Sunil
Shantha, Sinhadhipathy Manchanayake Appuhamilage Jayaman
Ranaweera, Sinhadhipathy Manchanayake Appuhamilage Susantha alias
Sinhadhipathy Manchanayake Appuhamilage Susantha
Priyathilake Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Per Incuriam, Murder, Unlawful Assembly | Sections 138, 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-12 | CA/HCC/0102-0112/2025 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Vs. 01.Karunaratne Ganithayalage Senaka
Ranjith Premaratne & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Turnbull theory, identification, dock identification | Sections 435, 410, 296 and 314 read with Section 146 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-06-12 | CA/HCC/0079/2025 |
Mohamed Asmeen Mohamed Asmeer alias Babi alias Mohamed Asmeen
Mohamed Haneefa Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Kidnapping from Lawful Guardianship – Rape – credibility | Sections 352, 354, and 364 (2) of the Penal Code - Section 196 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act - Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-06-12 | CA/WRT/0091/2024 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Gunasekara Bandara Vs. Justice Anil
Gooneratne, Chairman, Administrative Appeals Tribunal and 9
Others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Appeal - Administrative Appeals Tribunal - Public Service Commission - Provincial Public Service - Public Officer - Severability of Order | Administrative Appeal Tribunal Act, No. 04 of 2002 Constitution 1978 | Download |
| 2026-06-12 | CA/RII/0047/2024 |
R.M.N. Lechchaman Chettiar of
Keelapungudi, & Appearing by his Power of Attorney Holder
Pathmanaban Chettiar, Vs. L.A. Alice Nona
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Download | ||
| 2026-06-12 | CA/HCC/0071/2024 |
Adhiwarna Bandula Pushpakumara alias
Suddha Mama Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Probability and credibility. • Contradictions. • Identity. • Defence evidence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/HCC/0250/2024 |
Gurusinghe Devage Somasiri alias
Somasiri Mama Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse – Test of Probability | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.22 of 1995, Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.29 of 1998 and Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.16 of 2006. | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/HCC/0041/2025 |
Thenne Kumbure Gedara Abeysinghe Banda Vs. The Director General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Test of credibility, Test of probability, Material contradictions | Section 16(b), 19(c) of the Bribery Act No. 02 of 1965 | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/HCC/0247/2025 |
Dahanagedara Ajith Polpitiya. Vs. Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder, Right to private defence, Omissions and contradictions | Sections 89, 294, and 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/HCC/0343/2019 |
Mohammed Anishdeen Mohammed Istikar Vs. Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Heroin – Inward journey - Exclusive possession | Sections 54A (b) and 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended. | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/HCC/0183/2023 |
Amarakoon Arachchige Chandana
Amarasinghe alias Beruwala Chandana Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sentence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/TAX/0005/2021 |
WealthTrust Securities Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of
Inland Revenue
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Supply of Financial Services on Value Addition, Investment on Government Securities | Section 25, 29 of VAT Act | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/TAX/0058/2023 |
Cargills Bank Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Profits from Trade or Business Interest income Banking business | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/WRT/0333/2023 |
Darshana Sampath Rajakaruna and Another Vs.
The Minister of the Highway and Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Quantum of compensation payable to the petitioners for the acquired land. | Article 140 of the Constitution and the Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2026-06-10 | CA/HCC/0191/2023 |
Weligama Liyanage Sudhammika Premadasa Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Probability and improbability. • Defence evidence. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act. | Download |
| 2026-06-10 | CA/WRT/0675/2024 |
Ambawalage Sujeewa Priyadarshani Silva Vs. Debt Conciliation Board and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner made an application to the Debt Conciliation Board to have a debt settled on the basis that the Deed of Transfer on the face of it was only executed to secure a mortgage, which the Board declined after inquiry. The Petitioner invoked the jurisdiction of this Court challenging the same. Held – Since the Petitioner never parted with the possession of the land in suit after signing of the impugned deed, never intended to transfer the beneficial interest, and the huge disparity between the value of the property in suit and the consideration passed, writs issued as prayed for as the Board had erred in facts and in law. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-10 | CA/PHC/0161/2022 |
Hewawasam Gamage Himal Chathuranga
Jayahithagama Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Police Station,
Thelikada
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | All precautions, preventive measures, duty of care, instructions | Section 25(2) read with Section 40 of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-06-10 | CA/PHC/0083/2023 |
Wishwanath Priyadarshana Ekanayake, Vs. Officer-in-charge
Police Station
Dickwella.
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | All precautions, preventive measures, duty of care, instructions | Section 25(2) read with Section 40 of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-06-10 | CA/CPA/0146/2024 |
M.K.A.S.L.K Gunawardene Vs. OIC Police Station, Bemmulla and Other
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Article 154P of the Constitution | Article 154P of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-06-09 | CA/PHC/0200/2018 |
D.G. Prabhath Sanjeewa
Vs.
Ampara Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society Ltd and Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Arbitral award, Section 58 of the Co-operative Societies Law, Determination of liability, Scope of judicial review, Natural justice. | The Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972 | Download |
| 2026-06-09 | CA/WRT/0008/2023 |
Nekath Gedara Tikiri Banda and Another Vs.Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The two Petitioners are the eldest children of one grantee who had nominated another child (the 7th Respondent) under a permit issued in respect of the same land in suit prior to the grant. No nomination was made under the grant. Later, having intended to cancel the original nomination, is said to have effected the cancellation and made a new nomination which had not been communicated to the relevant authorities to accept and register the same. Held – original nomination survives; Application of the Petitioners seeking to quash the decision to accept the 7th Respondent as the successor to the rights of the grantee is dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-08 | CA/WRT/1104/2025 |
S Potencia L.L.C-FZ
Petitioner
Vs.
Lanka Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd and Others
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Hon.Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner is a foreign company who had entered into a contract with the 1st Respondent (Government-owned company) for the purpose of supplying coal to the Norochcholai Power Plant. The main agreement contained an arbitral agreement; however, despite the arbitral agreement, the Petitioner sought to invoke the writ jurisdiction of this Court to quash the cancellation of the contract entered into between the parties. Held – Court does not have jurisdiction when an arbitral clause exists as per Section 5 of the Arbitration Act, No. 11 of 1995; Application dismissed without cost. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-08 | CA/HCC/0403/2017 |
Imiyage Don Vipula Hemantha Kumara alias
Wasantha Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Identification. • Reliability of the witnesses. • Refection of the defence. • Contradictions | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-08 | CA/HCC/0059/2024 |
Mohomad Kamal Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sentence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-05 | CA/PHC/0012/2022 |
Pathma Ranasinghe.
Appellant
Vs.
Commissioner of Cooperative Development/Registrar,
Southern Province and others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Arbitral award, Section 58 of the Co-operative Societies Law, Liability for interest, Recovery under Section 59, Interpretation of defaulter. | The Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972 | Download |
| 2026-06-05 | CA/WRT/0056/2025 |
Samarakoon Mudiyanselage Chaminda Prasad Samarakoon Vs. Ceylon
Petroleum Corporation & 3 Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Writ of Certiorari and Mandamus- Interdiction- Interdiction of an officer of an officer of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation-Criterion laid down by Rule 9 of the disciplinary rules of the CPC-Material to be taken into consideration in determining whether an officer should be transferred and/or sent on compulsory leave with full pay and/or interdicted-Application of Rule 9(b) of the disciplinary rules of the CPC-effect of observations and/or recommendation of the committee appointed by the CPC to investigate into the matter at issue-Preliminary legal objection as to the maintainability of the writ application on the basis the dispute arises out of a contract of employment and therefore, not amenable to writ jurisdiction-Rule 2 of the Disciplinary Rules the observance of fair procedure as well as for the observance of Natural Justice. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140-Disciplinary Rules 2, 9(a) and 9(b) formulated by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation by virtue of powers vested in it by section 6(0) of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Act No.28. of 1961 (as amended). | Download |
| 2026-06-04 | CA/TAX/0007/2009 |
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Nations Trust Bank PLC
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Time-bar, Preliminary objection | Inland Revenue Act No. 38 of 2000 | Download |
| 2026-06-04 | CA/TAX/0031/2022 |
LOLC Finance PLC Vs. The Commissioner General of
Inland Revenue
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Tax Exemption for Financial Service | Section 25(A), 25(F) and 25(H) of VAT Act | Download |
| 2026-06-04 | CA/HCC/0390/2018 |
Wennappuli Arachchilage Nilendra Geethapriya alias Geetha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Heroin, Exclusive possession, Burden of proof under Section 106 of the Evidence Ordinance | Section 54A (b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended) - Section 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended) - Section 106 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-06-04 | CA/HCC/0231/2023 |
Dinuka Gangabada Arachchi Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder, Inconsistencies, Adverse presumption under Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Section 296 of the Penal Code - Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-06-03 | CA/WRT/0741/2023 |
Jayawardhana Rathnayake Arachige Gamini Darmashri Vs. The Divisional Secretary of Valachchenai and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner is a lawful lessee under a lease entered into between the Petitioner and the General Manager of Railways. The 2nd Respondent (the Additional Divisional Secretary of Valachchenai), purporting to be acting under the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act and having sent a quit notice on the basis that the land belongs to the State, instituted an action in the Magistrate’s Court against the Petitioner to eject him from the land in suit. Held – the 2nd Respondent cannot send quit notices because he is not the competent authority as far as Railway Lands are concerned; writ lies to quash the quit notices as well as the Magistrate Court proceedings since the Petitioner is a lessee under the Railway Department. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-03 | CA/HCC/0072-0077/2025 |
Attorney General Vs. Pitchchei Varuna Sampath and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Consistency, Disparity, Common object | Section 140, 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-06-03 | CA/HCC/0129-0130/2022 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Alfred Sujeewan and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence, Plea of private defence, Necessary, Exceeding | Section 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-06-02 | CA/WRT/0675/2025 |
Dodampahalage Primal Gerard Fernando Vs. The Employee\'s Trust Fund Board and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner was attached to the 1st Respondent company as the general manager; the 4th to 10th Respondents, who are said to be leaders of a certain trade union, led a mob, and barged into the Petitioner’s office chamber and demanded his resignation by threatening by death, subject to wrongful restraint and unlawful confinement. The Police had taken actions based on a complaint, but the 1st to 3rd Respondents never took any disciplinary actions against the 4th to 10th Respondents; therefore, the Petitioner sought the intervention of this Court. Held – Writ of Mandamus issued compelling the 1st to 3rd Respondents to take the necessary disciplinary actions against the 4th to 10th Respondents. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-02 | CA/WRT/0087/2024 |
Don Duminda Roshan Mayadunna Vs. Chief Inspector of Police of Kollupitiya and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner claimed that he came into possess an immovable property under a sale agreement pending the final transfer deeds; however, the 6th Respondent challenged that position because the vendor to the sales agreement did not have title to the land in suit. When the 6th Respondent lost possession, he made a complaint to the police and filed a private plaint in the Magistrate’s Court under Section 66 of the Primary Court Procedure Act; both proceedings were challenged by the Petitioner. Held – Application dismissed because the Petitioner could have invoked alternative remedies and the Magistrate’s Court acted within the law in both proceedings. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-02 | CA/WRT/0679/2024 |
Dr. Rathnamali Sovis Vs. Members of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner’s husband was the former Senior DSG who assisted and advised the Anti-Corruption Committee set up by the Yahapalana Government between 2015 to 2019. The President of the successive Government of 2020 appointed a Commission of Inquiry in terms of Act No. 17 of 1948 to inquire into allegations of political victimisation during the Yahapalana regime; on a complaint made by a person who had been indicted before the High Court on the findings of the Anti-Corruption Committee where the Petitioner’s husband had acted as the advisor on the secondment and later was the prosecutor before the High Court, the Commission inquired into the allegations and made certain recommendations without his participation. Held – the Mandate did not permit the Commissioners to look into the said matter, and they had flouted the rules of natural justice; Petitioner’s husband had acted according to law and within the parameters as a lawyer attached to the Attorney General’s Department; writs issued. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-01 | CA/WRT/0123/2024 |
Free Trade Zones & General Services Employees Union and
Another Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioners challenge the publication of the collective agreement entered into between the employer and the representatives of its employees, under the supervision of the 1st to 3 rd Respondents, on the basis that they have interest in the matter and the said agreement is not beneficial to the employees since it is against the Regulations made under the Wages Board Ordinance. Held – Application dismissed with cost since the agreement is consistent with the law. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-01 | CA/HCC/0141/2024 |
Saranasinghe Matara Arachchi Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Probability and improbability. • Sentence. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-05-29 | CA/HCC/0149/2025 |
Kadiravel Mookaiya Puwanendraraja Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Cumulative provocation | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-29 | CA/HCC/0051/2025 |
Kasturi Pitipanage Hashan Lakmal Karunarathne. Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Possession and trafficking of heroin, Contradictions, Improbabilities, Chain of custody, Evaluation of the dock statement | Sections 54A (b) and 54A(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/WRT/0501/2023 |
Pastor Krishnamurthi Prabhakaran Vs. Wattala-Mabole Urban Council
and 5 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Is the decision to increase rent bad in law, the Petitioner’s rights are accrued on a contract, failure to comply and complain, suppression and misrepresentation of material facts | Urban Councils Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/WRT/0658/2023 |
N.P.C. Ekanayake Vs. Ceylon Fertilizer Company Ltd,
and 9 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Laches, failure to exhaust statutory remedies available, fair hearing, no reasons given for termination, purpose of placing an employee on a period of probation | Companies Act, Industrial Disputes Act, Public Companies Act | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/WRT/0246/2021 |
Koralage Dona Rasika Priyadarshanie Vs. Urban Development Authority,
and 34 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Was access to the by-pass road restricted, Can the building application be refused according to the project zoning plan | National Thoroughfares Act, Urban Development Authority Law | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/WRT/0054/2026 |
KST Evergreen (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Hon. K.D.Lal Kantha and Others.
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Application for Writs under Article 140 of the Constitution – Preliminary legal objections with regard to the validity of the statement of objection and supporting affidavit – Legal effect of Rule 3(7) read with Rule 3(4)(b)(i) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 –Interpretation of the phrase “shall be” occurred in the Rule3(7) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 read with Rule 3(4)(b)(i) thereof –Whether under the circumstances Court has discretion to permit amended statement of objection – What does the phrase “shall be” denote?-Is it mandatory or not?-Requirement that each respondent file statement of objections supported by affidavit – Whether non-compliance with mandatory procedural rules is fatal or curable – Applicability of section 9 of the Oaths and Affirmation Ordinance– Sections 181 and 183A of the Civil Procedure Code – Requirement that the declarant must affirm matters of fact from the deponent’s personal knowledge – Hearsay evidence in affidavits | Constitution - Article 140, Civil Procedure Code- Sections 180 and 183A, and Rule 3(7) read with Rule 3(4)(b)(i) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990. | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/HCC/0232-0236/2020 |
Koralage Darshana Priyankara alias Aju alias Raju and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Unlawful assembly-Common intention- Inconsistencies- Identification of the Appellants-Circumstantial evidence | Sections 32, 140,146 and 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/HCC/0142/2023 |
Nadaraja Raveendran Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Discrepancy, Beyond reasonable doubt, Demeanour, and Deportment | Section 54 (a) (d) and Section 54 (a) (b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, No. 13 of 1984, as amended. | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/HCC/0114/2020 |
Marasinghe Arachchilage Chaminda Nishantha alias
Marasinghe Arachchilage Chaminda Nisantha Marasinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse – Sentencing Policy – Mitigating Circumstances | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.22 of 1995, Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.29 of 1998 and Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.16 of 2006. | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/HCC/0266/2017 |
Chandana Sri Lal Gurusinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder – Dying Declaration – Marking Contradictions in trial | Section 296 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka - Section 32(1) of the Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2026-05-26 | CA/PHC/0093/2024 |
Dassanayaka Mudiyanselage Janaka Sarath Bandara Dassanayaka. Vs. Henagama Liyanage Shani Champika
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Power of Attorney, locus standi, Continuation of original proceedings, Scope of Power of Attorney, Revisionary jurisdiction. | The Maintenance Act, No. 37 of 1999 | Download |
| 2026-05-26 | CA/HCC/0210/2023 |
Hon. Attorney General, Vs. Rev. Uduwila Sujatha,
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Corroboration, Alibi, Child witness, Photographic memory, Inconsistency | Section 365 B (2) (b) of the Penal Code as amended | Download |
| 2026-05-25 | CA/HCC/0130/2024 |
Henagoda Withanachchi Dunith Janaka Vs. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Abetment, Intentional aid, Ingredients to the offence | Section 364 (1) read with Section 102, Section 100 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-05-25 | CA/PHC/0117/2022 |
Officer-In-Charge,
Police station,
Balangoda. Vs. Mohommdu Irufan Infar
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Confiscation, transporting animals, All precautions, Without the knowledge | Section 3(A) Animals Act No. 29 of 1958 | Download |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/PHC/0064/2014 |
M.M.U. Mufaris Kariyappar Vs. Assistant Commissioner Department of Agrarian Developmentand Four Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Order of eviction made by a Magistrate under s 8(2) of Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000-Can a person question before a Magistrate Court as to the legality or proprietary of the order that may be made by the Commissioner General of Agrarian Development under section 7(7) of the Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 directing him to vacate such extent of paddy land on or before the date specified therein in an action instituted in the Magistrate Court by the Commissioner General of Agrarian Development by presenting to it a written report under section 8(1) of the Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000-issuance of an order of eviction by a Magistrate under section 8(2) of the Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000-a ministerial act. | Article 138 of the Constitution to be read with 154P(3)(b) thereof-Sections 7(7), 7(7)(b)(ii) 8(1) and 8(2) of the Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000. | Download |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/PHC/0163/2018 |
Kankanam Vitharanage David and Others Vs.
Kankanam Gamage Somasiri and Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 66 of the PCP Act, Disturbance to possession, Breach of peace, Identity and extent of the land, Misconstruction of pleadings. | The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/HCC/0193/2020 |
Rajapathirage Ajith Rohan Perera Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Circumstantial Evidence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/WRT/0120/2021 |
Dr. Jayapalan Jeyaruban Vs. University Grants Commission and 33
Others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa J. | Promotion, antedating of appointment, Lecturer (Probationary), Senior Lecturer, Grade II-Eastern University of Sri Lanka, University Grants Commission, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), Board Certification, Overpayment of salary, Unjust enrichment, Financial Regulations, Scheme of recruitment | Constitution 1978 (as amended) Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/WRT/0017/2026 |
Rajaji Raviraj Vs . Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya,
Minister of Education, and Other
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | The petitioner resigned from his post 3 years before the application. The petitioner sought to treat the period of his absence from service as no-pay leave and to be reinstated. | Article 140 of the Constitution, | Download |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/HCC/0136/2025 |
Seethawaka Soratha Thero Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Credibility of witness testimony, Material Discrepancies | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.22 of 1995, Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.29 of 1998 and Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.16 of 2006.). | Download |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/WRT/0253/2024 |
Indo-East Engineering and
Construction (Lanka) (Private)
Limited, Vs. H.K.K.A. Jayasundera and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | what is prior consent ? awarding compensation if reinstatement is not possible | Download | |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/PHC/0178/2022 |
Office-In-Charge,
Police station,
Thelikada. Vs. Gamage Sampath Niranjan
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Confiscation, All precautions | Section 40 of the Forest Ordinance by Act No. 65 of 2009 | Download |
| 2026-05-22 | CA/CPA/0102/2025 |
R.A.A.P.Jayasinghe and K.M.Weerasinghe Vs. Assistant Commissioner of Cooperative Development and Six Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Having failed to exercise the right of appeal to the Supreme Court to be read with sections 9(a) and 10 of the Act and Articles 154P(3)(b) and 138 of the Constitution, could the Petitioner invoke the extra-ordinary revisionary jurisdiction of this Court vested in it under Article 138 of the Constitution to revise and set aside an order made by a High Court of the Province, to be read with sections 4,5 and 6 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1990 and Articles 154P(3)(b) and 138 of the Constitution and to be read with sections 9(a) and 10 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1990. | Article 138, Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Sections 3, 9(a) and 10 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1990. | Download |
| 2026-05-21 | CA/WRT/0474/2024 |
W.S.P. Wijewardena Vs.Urban Development Authority and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner challenged the direction contained in the notification sent by the UDA for the service charges of a conversion of a residential property to a business premises. According to the UDA, the said charges were imposed based on the Regulations promulgated according to the relevant Acts and depending on the square foot area of the premises in suit. Therefore, without challenging the said regulations, the Petitioner cannot challenge the said direction of the notification. Held – the Petitioner is liable to pay the said charges if his application is for the said conversion which the UDA officials found the entire premises to have been converted into a business premises despite the Petitioner’s claim that only a part of the premises is to be converted into a business premises. Application dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-05-21 | CA/TAX/0017/2023 |
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Ceylon Catch
(Pvt) Ltd
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Tax exemption Undertaking for fishing | Inland Revenue Act No.10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-05-21 | CA/TAX/0045/2022, CA/TAX/0048/2022, CA/TAX/0035/2024 |
Alpex Marine (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Tax exemption, Undertaking for fishing | Inland Revenue Act No.10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-05-21 | CA/HCC/0136/2024 |
Dikwella Vidanalage Balasuriya Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Internal consistency of evidence | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.22 of 1995, Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.29 of 1998 and Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.16 of 2006.). | Download |
| 2026-05-21 | CA/RII/0098/2024 |
Jayasooriya Arachchige Rasika Roshan and another
Vs. Daundage Nandanee Kulawardane and Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Restitutio-In-Integrum jurisdiction | Article 138 of the Constitution, section 5C of the High Court of the Provinces Special Provinces Act No. 19 of 1990, as amended by Act No. 54 of 2006. | Download |
| 2026-05-21 | CA/HCC/0145-0146/2023 |
Hapugoda Deshapriya and Others Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder, section 296 of the Penal Code, Minor discrepancies in evidence on trivial matters, belatedness of the statement, identification of known people | Section 296 of the Penal Code - Section 317 of the Penal Code - Section 311 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-21 | CA/HCC/0205/2025 |
Anton Norbet Laktansiv Kurera Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Evaluation of the evidence of a child witness, insignificant infirmities in the evidence | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code as amended by Acts No. 22 of 1996, 29 of 1998 and 16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-05-20 | CA/HCC/0302/2024 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Karupaiah Balaraja alias Michel alias
Kurupaiah Balaraj and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Unlawful assembly, Common murderous intention, Unknown to the prosecution | Section 140 of the Penal Code and Section 297 read with Section 146 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-20 | CA/HCC/0134/2018 |
Krishnapillai Subramaniam alias Mani Vs. Krishnapillai Subramaniam alias Mani
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Section 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code | Circumstantial evidence, Beyond a reasonable doubt | Download |
| 2026-05-19 | CA/HCC/0345-0346/2019 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka. Vs. Mohamed Osahir Mohamed Gaddafi
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | IMPROBABLE, beyond reasonable doubt | Section 54A (b) and (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 13 of 1984 as amended. | Download |
| 2026-05-19 | CA/HCC/0345-0346/2019 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka. Vs. Mohommed Osahir Mohammed Gadafi
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence, Plea of alibi, Facts are not disputed | Section 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-19 | CA/HCC/0200-0203/2025 |
Hon. Attorney General, Vs. Vadivel Thirudchelvan alias Kali and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence, Plea of alibi, Facts are not disputed | Section 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-19 | CA/WRT/0131/2026 |
Cheka Kovida Chatudasi Mendis, Vs. University Grants Commission & Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Right to consideration, Special intake scheme | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-05-19 | CA/RII/0028/2024 |
Uduwage Dona Dayani Wickramalatha Vs.
Nilmini Abeyrathne and Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | A restitution is granted only if no other remedy is available to the party aggrieved. | Article 138of the Constitution, section 5C of the High Court of the Provinces Special Provinces Act No. 19 of 1990, as amended by Act No. 54 of 2006. | Download |
| 2026-05-19 | CA/HCC/0331/2019 |
Nanneththi Harsha Nalin Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Material witness, Evaluation of dock statement, Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2026-05-18 | CA/PHC/0039/2022 |
M. J. Shantha Kumara Silva Vs. R. Nilanthi Dilrukshi De Zoysa and One another
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Revision Application filed in the Court of Appeal against the order of the Provincial High Court in the exercise of revisionary jurisdiction under Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution- Concurrent or parallel jurisdiction of the Provincial High Court and the Court of Appeal in exercising revisionary jurisdiction-Will revision lie to the Court of Appeal from an order of the Provincial High Court established under Article 154P(1) of the Constitution in the exercise of the revisionary jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution. | Constitution - Article 138, 154P(1), 154P(3)(b),154P(6)-Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution-sections 5, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990. | Download |
| 2026-05-18 | CA/CPA/0069/2025 |
Himal Sanjeewa Weerasuriya Vs. Ranjith Amarasiri Gunathilake and One another
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Revision Application filed in the Court of Appeal against the order of the Provincial High Court in the exercise of revisionary jurisdiction under Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution- Concurrent or parallel jurisdiction of the Provincial High Court and the Court of Appeal in exercising revisionary jurisdiction-Will revision lie to the Court of Appeal from an order of the Provincial High Court established under Article 154P(1) of the Constitution in the exercise of the revisionary jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution. | Constitution - Article 138, 154P(1), 154P(3)(b),154P(6)-Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution-sections 5, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990. | Download |
| 2026-05-18 | CA/HCC/0173/2023 |
Gunasinghage Gamini Jayasinghe Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J | Credibility of the witness. • Corroboration. • Ingredients of the offence. | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-15 | CA/HCC/0204/2024 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Jayaratne Sumanaratne alias Kapila and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Section 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code. | Admissible evidence, Dying declaration, Circumstantial evidence | Download |
| 2026-05-15 | CA/HCC/0192/2023 |
Kariyawasam Katuwana Vithanalage Ajantha
Kariyawasam Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Common Intention • Analysis of the prosecution witnesses | Under Firearms Ordinance and the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-15 | CA/WRT/0211/2022 |
Awushadayage Ashoka Ariyarathne Vs. Rtd. Major General Kamal
Gunaratne and others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Summary Trial – Court Martial – Inquiry-Charge Sheet – Natural Justice – Fair Trial – Summary Trial – Court Martial – Inquiry-Charge Sheet – Natural Justice – Fair Trial – Dismissal without disgrace | Navy Act, No. 34 of 1950 (as amended) Sri Lanka Navy Order 0501 | Download |
| 2026-05-15 | CA/WRT/0401/2022 |
Telge Nadheeka Kaumudhi Peiris Vs. Justice Anil Gooneratne and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra, J. | Writ against the Administrative Tribunal Decision, payment and entitlement of back wages after acquittal of criminal charge. | Article 140 of the Constitution, Article 61A of the Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-05-15 | CA/WRT/0447/2022 |
Maddumapatabadige Gayani Vs.
Urban Development Authority,
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download | |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/HCC/0197/2025 |
Alahakoon Arachchilage Sirisena alias Alahakoon Arachchilage Don Sirisena Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Section 296 of the Penal Code, exceptions under Section 294 of the Penal Code – grave and sudden provocation | Section 296 of the Penal Code - Section 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/HCC/0069/2023 |
Nelson Sudrikku Jayawikrama alias Lokka Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Section 364 of the Penal Code, sentencing policy, and mitigating and aggravating factors | Section 364(1) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/HCC/0081/2025 |
Chitravel Lineshkaran alias Vijithan Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Section 364 of the Penal Code, sentencing policy, mitigating and aggravating factors, and first-time offender | Section 354 of the Penal Code - Section 364(2) of the Penal Code - Section 364(2) (e) of the Penal Code as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 - Section 197A (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/HCC/0169/2025 |
Yapana Durage Indika Pushpakumara Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Test of probability, Credibility of the evidence, Medical evidence does not support the prosecution’s version | Section 364(1) and Section 357 of the Penal Code as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 - Section 283 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/HCC/0243/2024 |
Anju Ishan Welgamage alias Anju Isara Welgamage Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Statutory rape, aggravating and mitigating factors | Section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/HCC/0243-0244/2018 |
Democratic Social Republic of Sri Lanka. Vs. Balasingham Naguleswarn and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence, Facts are not disputed, Credibility | Section 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/TAX/0042/2023 |
Walkers Tours Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of
Inland Revenue
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Tax Exemption, Assessment, Notice of Assessment | Section 13 (ddd), 135, 163 and 164 of IRA | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/TAX/0029/2023 |
Walkers Tours Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Tax Exemption, Assessment, Notice of Assessment | Section 13 (ddd), 135, 163 and 164 of IRA | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/TAX/0009/2023 |
Ceylon Oxygen Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of
Inland Revenue
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Assessment, Notice of Assessment, Qualifying Payments | Section 164, 165, 32 of IRA | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/HCC/0047/2025 |
Rajapaksha Mudiyanselage Nevil Wasantha alias Ajith Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sufficiency of injuries to cause of death in the ordinary cause of nature. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/TAX/0004/2023, CA/TAX/0005/2023 |
Hayleys Advantis Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Time bar and dividends under Section 3(a), 3(e) and 63 of the Inland Revenue Act No 10 of 2006. | Time bar and dividends under Section 3(a), 3(e) and 63 of the Inland Revenue Act No 10 of 2006. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-05-13 | CA/HCC/0044/2023 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka. Vs. Justin Michael Santhiyagu
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Discrepancy, deportment, Demeanour, Alibi | Section 54(a) (d) and Section 54(a) (b) of the Poisons, Opium Dangerous Drug Ordinance, No. 13 of 1984, as amended | Download |
| 2026-05-13 | CA/HCC/0200-0201/2016 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. .Callistus Miranda & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Alibi, Active participant | Download | |
| 2026-05-13 | CA/RII/0053/2025 |
Imiya Pathirannahalage Susila Nilmini
Vs. Sriyani Mangalika Weththasinghe and others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-05-12 | CA/HCC/0257/2023 |
Mohommed Ikram Imran Sharif Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Dangerous Drugs, Improbability of the prosecution’s version, Proving the inward journey, and the credibility of the witnesses | Section 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 - Section 54A (c) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/HCC/0237/2025 |
Uragaha Chamil Priyanka alias Suranga, Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Dangerous Drugs, Credibility of witnesses, Unexplained inconsistencies and omissions in the testimonies, Beyond a reasonable doubt | Section 54A (b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/HCC/0059/2025 |
Wanninayake Mudiyanselage Wasantha Appuhamy Vs. The Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Credibility of the witnesses, Minor error or irregularity in a trial, Section 436 of the Criminal Procedure Act, and Article 138 of the Constitution | Section 364(3) of the Penal Code - Section 436 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act - Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/HCC/0366-0367/2019 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Poobalasingham Jeyakumar alias ‘Ravi” and Selvarasa Kirubakaran alias ‘Sadriraas”
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence, Last seen theory | Section 296 and Section 380 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/HCC/ 0037/2018 |
Sandanam Rajah Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Appeal out of time | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/HCC/0063/2025 |
Hambegamuwe Chandrananda Thero Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Contradictions. • Probability and improbability. • Prosecutorial discretion | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/HCC/0025/2023 |
Uragaha Chamil Priyanka alias Suranga, Vs. Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Possession and trafficking of heroin, Contradictions and omissions, Chain of custody | Section 54A (b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/HCC/0291/2024 |
Paneer Selvam Sanjeewan alias Seeni Vs. Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Grave sexual abuse, Inconsistency between the particulars of the charge and the evidence adduced at the trial, Failure to call a witness, Omissions, Burden of proof, Dock statement | Section 365B (2) (b) of the Penal Code as amended by the Act No. 22 of 1996, 29 of 1998 and 16 of 2006 - Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/PHC/0275/2019 |
M. Haneem M. Rizwan Vs. Welathanthrige Jayalath Botheju and Another.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Rule 2(1)(a) & 3(1) of the Court of Appeal Rules 1988, Appealable period, Section 66 of the PCP Act, Reassessment of facts, Unwarranted revisionary interference. | The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979, The Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts) Rules 1988 | Download |
| 2026-05-11 | CA/WRT/0085/2026, CA/WRT/0093/2026, CA/WRT/0099/2026, CA/WRT/0102/2026, CA/WRT/0107/2026 |
Chanuth Thihansa Pathirage And Others
Vs.
The Incorporated Council of Legal Education
And Others
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N. R. Abeysuriya, PC, J. (P/CA), | Educational and Professional Regulation Legal Education Statutory Intrepretation Writ of Mandamus Administrative Decisions and Judicial Deference Legitimate Expectation and Overriding Interests | Council of Legal Education Ordinance No. 2 of 1900 (as amended by Law No. 6 of 1974 and Act No. 33 of 1993) Judicature Act Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 ICLE Rules Supreme Court Rules | Download |
| 2026-05-08 | CA/RII/0052/2023 |
Nations Trust Bank PLC Vs. Engenuity (Private) Limited and Sri Lanka Institute of Information
Technology (Guarantee) Limited
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Article 138 of the Constitution, Section 6(2) of the Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No. 02 of 1990, Act No. 2 of 1990, amended by Act No. 9 of 1994 | Download | |
| 2026-05-08 | CA/RTI/0001/2024 |
The Open University of Sri Lanka and 23 Others Vs. The Right to Information
Commission and 7 Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Section 34 (2) of the Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016 read with Article 138 of the Constitution, Section 5(1)(l) of the Right to Information Act, No. 12 of 2016 | Download | |
| 2026-05-08 | CA/PHC/0075/2021 |
Shyamini Tennakoon Gunarathne Vs. Alaka Appuhamilage Nandani Alwis and Another
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | When Part VII of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 by itself provides for a remedy for a party aggrieved by an order under Part VII of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Will revision lie unless exceptional circumstances are shown by a Petitioner in instances where the order sought to be revised is not palpably wrong /order sought to be revised does not shock the conscience of the Court/ order sought to be revised does not cause a grave miscarriage of justice? | Articles 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 1979 (as amended)-Sections 3, 4, 5(1), 6, 7, 8, 9(1) and 9(2) and 10-Section 66(1)(b) of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979. | Download |
| 2026-05-07 | CA/WRT/0327/2022 |
S & K Engineering Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd Vs.
Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Writ of Mandamus and Certiorari | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-05-06 | CA/WRT/0019/2023 |
Banduwathie Punyadeera Nee Bandu Mamuhewa Vs. The Divisional Secretary of Habaraduwa and Others
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Hon. Dr.D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner sought a divesture of a land acquired by the Government of which she is claiming that she is entitled to a certain share of the title. The divesture is sought in respect of the unutilised land. Application refused on the basis that the Petitioner failed to relate the title to the entirety of the property and there are other claimants to the title as well; in addition to that, the line ministry has not given consent to divest the vested property to the line ministry. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-05-06 | CA/WRT/0678/2024 |
Sashika Madawa Nawarathna Vs. P.R. Dewabandu,
Director,
Department of Education
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Illegality and Procedural Impropriety of the Provincial Education Authority. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 33 of the Western Province Public Service Procedural Rules, Section 6.2 of Chapter V of the Establishments Code, Section 27 of Chapter XLVIII of the Establishments Code. | Download |
| 2026-05-06 | CA/HCC/0188/2025 |
Thempalan Nishantha alias Manju alias
Theppalani Nishantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Kidnapping, Rape, Mandatory sentence imposed by statute, Judicial discretion | Sections 354 & 364(2) (e) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-05-06 | CA/WRIT/0124/2018 |
Maturata Plantations Limited and Others Vs. Land Reform Commission and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Quit Notice, Revesting Order, Presumption of Validity, Ultra Vires, Void ab in | Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972 • State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-05-06 | CA/WRT/0125/2018 |
Maturata Plantations Limited Vs. Land Reform Commission and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Laches / Undue Delay, Void Ab Initio, Natural Justice, Presumption of Validity, Divesting/Revesting Order | Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972, Land Reform (Special Provisions) Act No. 39 of 1981, State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-05-06 | CA/HCC/0204/2025 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka. Vs. 01.Aththanayaka Mudiyanselage Ajith
Bandara.
02.Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage
Heenbanda
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Discrepancy, Corroboration | Section 296 read with section 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-05-05 | CA/WRT/0054/2020 |
Crustasia (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Divisional Secretary
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Serious Disputes of Fact, Applicability of Vindicatory Action. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 12 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act. | Download |
| 2026-05-05 | CA/WRT/0542/2025 |
Ashila Dinesh Wijesundara Ranasinghe Vs. Divisional Secretary
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Lack of Jurisdiction of Administrative Authorities to Question or Adjudicate the Validity of a Marriage Reflected in a Duly Registered Marriage Certificate. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 52 of the Marriage Registration Ordinance. | Download |
| 2026-05-05 | CA/WRT/0307/2008 |
MTV Channel (Private) Limited Vs. Mr. Sarath Jayathilake and Other
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | BOI Agreement, Fiscal Levies, Duty exemptions Import duty, Customs inquiry, Customs Valuation, Ultra vires | Greater Colombo Economic Commission Law No.4 of 1978, Customs Ordinance No 17 of 1869 | Download |
| 2026-05-05 | CA/WRT/0591/2024 |
Vinayagamoorthi Subramaniam and Others Vs Hon. Douglas Devananda and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Bottom trawling, Vagueness of relief, Open-ended prayers, Institutional Incapacity, Writ of Mandamus, Statutory duty, Judicial Review | Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act No. 2 of 1996 | Download |
| 2026-05-05 | CA/PHC/0043/2023 |
Office-In-Charge,
Police station,
Welambada Vs. Walpitagahage Vajira Kumara Gamage
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Confiscation, All precautions | Section 40(1) of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-05-05 | CA/PHC/0124/2022 |
Sunil Nandasara Akuratiya Vs. L.B. Finance PLC and Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Finance leasing arrangement, Section 25 of the Leasing Act, Section 433A of the CCP Act, Lessor’s proprietary superiority. | The Finance Leasing Act, No. 56 of 2000, The Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2026-05-05 | CA/PHC/0148/2020 |
Tylos Tea (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Assistant Labour Commissioner, District Labour Office,
Gampaha. and Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J | Section 38 of the EPF Act, Recovery proceedings, EPF liability, Employee, Revisionary intervention. | The Employees’ Provident Fund Act, No. 15 of 1958 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-05-04 | CA/HCC/0226/2023 |
Padalaangala Ganawasi Thero alias
Manathunga Arachchige Jayantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Witness testimony, Test of probability, Failure to call material witnesses | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code as amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.22 of 1995, Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.29 of 1998 and Penal Code (Amendment) Act No.16 of 2006. - Section 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/0315/2023 |
Hengoda Withanachchi Sugathadasa Vs. Mr. S. Alokabandara, The Secretary, Ministry of Public
Administration and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. | Widowers and Orphans pension scheme, Contributor to the scheme?, ‘neutral position’ in the form could be inferred unlike express unwillingness, no legitimate expectation in the absence of unambiguous and unqualified assurance... | Article 140 of the Constitution • Widows and Orphans Pensions Act No. 24 of 1983 • Pensions Circular No. 03/2014 • Extraordinary Gazette No. 1844/71 dated 10.01.2014 | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/0796/2025 |
Thamara Damayanthi Wickramasinghe
Petitioner
Vs.
Chairman of the Debt Conciliation Board and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner challenges the decisions taken by the Debt Conciliation Board at three stages; namely, at the stage of accepting the application by a debtor after 21 years of the impugned deed of transfer, the stage of settling the disputing or issuance of the certificate in terms of Section 29(4), and the decision taken to refuse to revisit the decision already made in terms of Section 51(4) of the Ordinance. Held – the Petitioner is entitled to relief as sought since the Board failed to follow the rules of natural justice, consider the attended circumstances, the passage of time from the date of the transfer till the date of the application, and the refusal to revisit their own decision based on irrelevant material. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/0766/2024 |
R.M.P.A. Janaka Vs. W.P.C. Wickramarathne
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Service Minute of the Sri Lanka Audit Service, Promotion Criteria. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Service Minute of the Sri Lanka Audit Service. | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/0897/2025 |
Colonel D.M.V.V. Dissanayake Vs. Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus, Retrospective effect of the Subordinate Legislation, Promotion to the Rank of Colonel and above. | Article 140, and Article 75 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 155(1) of the Army Act. | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/HCC/0091/2025 |
Handun Harsha Prabath De Silva Vs. The Director General,
Commission to Investigate Allegations of
Bribery or Corruption,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Bribery, Right of Appeal | Sections 19(b) and 19(c) of the Bribery Act, Sections 15(a) 16 of the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/TAX/0014/2023 |
Oriental Consultants Company Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Making of Assessment, Notice of Assessment, Time bar | Section 59B and 163 of the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/HCC/0067/2019 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Mohamed Usanar Nazeer
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-04-30 | CA/PHC/0115/2018 |
Jayaweera Mudiyanselage Chandrika
Priyadharshani Vs. Aluthge Kamalawathi Ratnaweera
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-04-30 | CA/HCC/0238/2023 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka Vs. Olokkuwa Patabandige Wijesiri
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-04-30 | CA/HCC/0068/2024 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka Vs. Weerasingha Mudiyanselage Upul
Krishantha Kumara
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-04-30 | CA/HCC/0345/2017 |
Veeraiah Raveendra Jothi Vs. Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Uncertainty regarding the time and the cause of death- Circumstantial evidence-Last seen theory- Inconsistencies and gaps in the prosecution version | Sections 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/0648/2024 |
Etna Trade Link (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Director General of Customs,
and 9 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Breach of the Customs Ordinance, Suppression and misrepresentation of facts, Premature application, Breach of uberrima fides, Attempt to export refuse tea | Tea (Tax and Control of Export) Act No. 16 of 1959, Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/0188/2022 |
Sabharatna Ananda Kulasooriya
Vs.
Dananasooriya Arachilage Prageeth Dananasooriya
and 9 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Material facts in dispute, Was the land acquired after purchase by the Petitioner, Quit notice | State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act, Right to Information Act, Land Settlement Ordinance, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/PHC/0175/2023 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Nandani Subadra Liyadipitiya
and Others Vs. Rathanayake Mudiyanselage Udayananda Liyadipitiya and
Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Exceptional circumstances, Scope of Appellate Review, A likelihood breach of the peace, Section 66 of the PCP Act, Possession. | The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979. | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/WRT/0062/2024, CA/WRT/0063/2024 |
Cosmos Security Services & Investigations (Pvt)
Ltd and another Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and
others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. | No evidence provided to prove decision was ultra vires, purported illegality of Certificate of Tax in Default, specifically designed multi-tiered tax appeal process, hierarchy of appeals, Magistrate Court is vested with the jurisdiction to recover tax but when a suitable application is made the District Court would have such authority. | Article 140 of the Constitution • Section 177 of the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 • Sections 42(6) and 43 of the Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 • Section 8 of the Nation Building Tax Act No. 9 of 2009 • Sections 226 to 297 of the Civil Procedure Code • Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 1380/17 | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/WRT/0746/2025, CA/WRT/0747/2025 |
Algewaththage Kasun Sanjaya
Vs.
Director General of the Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource
Management Department and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner challenged a notice issued under Section 31(4) of the Coast Conservation Act No. 57 of 1981, by the authorised person who was authorised by the competent authority in terms of the law, for the Petitioner to remove the unauthorised structures effected by him before implementing the directions given by the competent authority; such notice is given since expenses could also be recovered by the Petitioner. Held – Application dismissed since notice under Section 31(2) had been issued and the Petitioner had never made an appeal against that to the Secretary to the line ministry, and the competent authority is of the opinion that the unauthorised structures should be removed and had accordingly delegated their authority to a recognised agent by the Act. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/WRT/0276/2018 |
U.P. Jayasingha,
Sub Inspector,
Police Station,
Narahenpita, and 25 Other Petitioners Vs. Priyantha Weerasooriya,
Inspector General of Police (Actg.),
Police Headquarters,
Colombo 01, and 544 Other Respondents
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Powers of the National Police Commission, Constitutional ouster. | Article 140, Article 155C (1), Article 155G, and Article 61A of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/REV/0009/2016 |
Nawalage Gunathissa Cooray Vs.
The Acquiring Officer,
Greater Colombo Flood Control Project
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Hon.R. Gurusinghe, | Market value of the acquired land, under Sections 9(a) and 46(1) of the Act | Revision under Article 138 of the Constitution, and The Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/HCC/0002/2025 |
Somarathne Karunarathne Vs. Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon.Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder, Discrepancies in immaterial facts, Credibility of witness testimonies | Sections 296 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/HCC/0164/2023 |
Rankoth Pedilage Chaminda Gunarathna Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder, Unsoundness of mind, Burden of proof, Balance of probability | Sections 296 and 77 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka - Section 105 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/HCC/0033/2021 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka Vs. Senanayake Mudiyanselage Sanjeewa
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Exclusive possession, Beyond reasonable doubt, Chain of custody | Section 241 (2), (3), and (4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/PHC/0196/2020 |
Rajapaksha Pathira Gamage Jayathissa Vs. Commissioner General of Agrarian Development and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 90(1) of the Agrarian Development Act, Interference with cultivation rights, Section 90 orders — provisional in nature, Intra vires | The Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/PHC/0211/2023 |
Amarakoonge Piyasena Vs. K.D.S. Sajeewana, Divisional Secretary (Competent
Authority), Horana
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Ejectment order, Recovery of Possession, State Land, Section 9 of the State Lands Act, Absence of valid authority. | The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979. | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/PHC/0051/2021 |
Wickarama Arachchilage Leelanath Wickarama Arachchi,
Competent Authority Vs. Dinesa Wahampurage Ariyadasa.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Discrepancy between quit notices, Sections 3(3) and 5 of the State Lands Act, An additional quit notice, No violation of the procedure. | The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979. | Download |
| 2026-04-29 | CA/WRT/0651/2024 |
Jayawardena Mudiyanselage Indika Pathmasiri Jayawardena Vs. Land Commissioner General and Others
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Hon. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The original grantee died and his wife had not succeeded within six months of his death; she had sold her rights to a third party. In the meantime, the 4 th Respondent, the next of kin in the line of succession (the original grantee’s eldest son), was convicted for a triple murder which was later affirmed by the Supreme Court. Therefore, certain functionaries under the Land Development Ordinance, in the belief that he had lost his civil rights, pending the execution of his capital punishment imposed upon him, had decided to accept his younger brother as the next of kin and successor, and accordingly took steps to register his name erroneously. Thereafter, he has transferred his rights to the present Petitioner. The 4th Respondent made an application to succeed. On the advice of the Attorney General, the Commissioner General of Lands directed the 3rd Respondent (Divisional Secretary) to accept the 4th Respondent as the successor; the Petitioner challenged the same. Held – Application dismissed; the Attorney General’s advice is the correct; at certain times, certain functionaries under the Land Development Ordinance, having misread and misinterpreted the legal provisions, had misapplied them. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/WRT/0247/2015 |
Sri Lanka Red Cross Society,
National Headquarters Vs. Commissioner General of Land,
Land Commissioner General’s Department
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus, Nemo Judex in Causa Sua, Failure to name public officers, Procedural Impropriety, the Right to be Heard, and Failure to Give Reasons, Legitimate Expectation, Procedural and Substantive, Role of the Magampura Praja Sanvardana Padanama. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/WRT/0380/2018 |
Sri Lanka State Plantations Corporation Vs. Land Reform Commission
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Unexplained delay, The Acquiescence of the Petitioners, The Advanced Stage of the Acquisition Process. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 38(a) of the Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950, as amended, The Land Reform Law. | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/WRT/0480/2019 |
Don Piyatissa Kumarage Vs. Sunanda Kariyapperuma,
Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Futility of Action. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 15(1) of the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance. | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/WRT/0139/2020 |
Don Piyatissa Kumarage Vs. Sunanda Kariyapperuma,
Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Futility of Action. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 15(1) of the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance. | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/WRT/0810/2024 |
Mohamed Haniffa Mohamed Azreen Vs. Hon. Anura Kumarathilaka,
Minister,
Ministry of Urban Development
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Futility of Action, Attempt to Re-Open a Matter That Has Attained Finality. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The Ceiling on Housing Property Law, No. 1 of 1973, as amended. | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/WRT/0183/2026 |
Hettiarachchige Don Damien Prince
Roach Gunathilake and Others Vs. Bank of Ceylon and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Interim relief halt a public auction, True Copy, can an attorney certify a photocopy as true copy, validity. | Download | |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/PHC/0006/2021 |
Central Environmental Authority Vs. Hayleys Free Zone Ltd
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Instituted, prosecution, Public servant, Institute proceedings | Section 136(1)(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/PHC/0189/2020 |
Samara Arachchige Dona Rupalatha Vs. Sampath Sumedha Pujitha Rathnayake, Director General,
Urban Development Authority
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 28A(3) of the Urban Development Authority Law, Absence of a valid permit, No exceptional circumstances, Fresh evidentiary material — inadmissible in revision. | The Urban Development Authority Law, No. 41 of 1978 | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/PHC/0075/2020 |
Tissa Appuhamylage Ranjanee Malkanthi Siriwardana Vs. Lewwanduwa Liyanage Meril Munasinghe, Former
Chairman, Mathugama Pradeshiya Sabha and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 107(1) of the Pradeshiya Sabha Act, Disputed facts, Ambiguous prayer for relief — writ refused, Thajudeen v. Sri Lanka Tea Board (1981) 2 SLR 471 | The Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of 1987 | Download |
| 2026-04-27 | CA/HCC/0161/2022 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka Vs. Mohommad Badurdeen Mohommad Pirafdeen
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Omission, Contradictions, Corroboration, | Section 324(2)( e) of the Penal Code as amended | Download |
| 2026-04-03 | CA/WRT/0225/2014 |
D.H.A. Swarnalatha de Silva
Vidya Sammani Senadeera
Purnima Prabodanee Senadeera
Vs. Mathara Gunasingha Arachchige Premalatha Samararathna & Others (including Peoples’ Bank, its Directors, Attorney-General, and relevant Ministers)
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Justice Dhammika Ganepola, J. Justice Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ Jurisdiction Writ of Certiorari Writ of Prohibition Land Redemption Finance Act Peoples’ Bank Acquisition of Property Non-disclosure of material facts Judicial Review Administrative Law | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Finance Act No. 11 of 1963 (Section 71 & Section 72) Code of Civil Procedure (related proceedings) | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/WRT/0193/2023 |
S.D.N. Jayalath Vs. Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando, J. | Live dispute, denial of rightful promotions, nature of the dispute, dispute that arose while the contract of employment existed, appointment of arbitrator | Articles 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950 | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/WRT/0020/2023 |
Withanage Kamani Perera Vs. State Mortgage and Investment Bank and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner was an Attorney-at-Law attached to the legal division of the 1st Respondent Bank; was unduly and irrationally denied third extension after completing 57 years of service, which was challenged successfully; according to the judgement, she was reinstated from the date of the judgement. After reinstatement and service of two more years, at retirement she asked for the back- wages and other emoluments, which was denied; challenged the same. Respondents took up the position that there was a break in service; therefore, not entitled to back-wages during which she had not worked until she was reinstated. Held – break of her service was not caused by the Petitioner but by the Respondents; therefore, entitled to the back-wages and other emoluments. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/WRT/0104/2023 |
Nirosha Manjula Arudsothy Vs. Divisional Secretary of Kadawath Sathara – Gangawata and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner claims that his uncle (3rd Respondent) failed to succeed to the rights as a successor of his late grandfather, who had been the original grantee of a parcel of land given under the Land Development Ordinance. However, the Respondents’ stand is that the 3rd Respondent could not have succeeded after the death of the original grantee in 1996 until the death of the spouse of the original grantee (mother of the 3rd Respondent) in terms of Section 48B. The question of succession arose thereafter in 2022, and the 3rd Respondent has duly applied to register his succession which had been nominated by the original grantee under the original permit issued prior to the grant. Held – acceptance of the 3rd Respondent as the successor by the Divisional Secretary on the instructions of the Commissioner General of Land is valid, and therefore, the registration in the Land Registry of the 3rd Respondent as the successor to the original grantee is valid; Application dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/WRT/0320/2024 |
Kohombanghe Buddhika Sampath Kumara Vs. The Principal of Richmond College, Galle and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner being the father of the child sought the admission of his child to Grade One at Richmond College, Galle, on the basis of Chief Occupant (CO) and Religious categories, being a non-Roman Catholic Christian; application was refused on the basis that he could not establish CO category based on a valid deed or any other document. However, Petitioner had been allocated a parcel of land by the Land Reform Commission (LRC), pending its transfer in favour of the Petitioner; to which effect the Petitioner had produced documents issued by the LRC addressed to the Principal, in addition to other supporting documents. Held – The Petitioner has sufficiently proved that he falls within the CO category to gain admission. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/WRT/0319/2024 |
Kalimutthu Ramesh Vs. The Principal of Richmond College, Galle and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner being the father of the child sought the admission of his child to Grade One at Richmond College, Galle, on the basis of Chief Occupant (CO) and Religious categories, being a non-Roman Catholic Christian; application was refused on the basis that he could not establish CO category based on a valid deed or any other document. However, Petitioner had been allocated a parcel of land by the Land Reform Commission (LRC), pending its transfer in favour of the Petitioner; to which effect the Petitioner had produced documents issued by the LRC addressed to the Principal, in addition to other supporting documents. Held – The Petitioner has sufficiently proved that he falls within the CO category to gain admission. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/RII/0060/2025 |
Thammata Arachchilaage Wasantha Kalyani Vs.
1. OIC Gampaha Police Station and 2.Hon.Attorney
General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Objection to the jurisdiction. Restitution is granted only if no other remedy is available to the party aggrieved. Warrant of arrest in lieu of summons. | Article 138 of the Constitution, Criminal Procedure Code Act | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/RII/0061/2025 |
Wallabodage Lal Perera Vs.
1. OIC Gampaha Police Station and
2. Hon.Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Objection to the jurisdiction. Restitution is granted only if no other remedy is available to the party aggrieved. Warrant of arrest in lieu of summons. | Article 138 of the Constitution, Criminal Procedure Code Act | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/WRT/0042/2025 |
Colombo Municipal Council Vs Honourable Additional Magistrate of
Colombo
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Certiorari, Purpose of the Part VII of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979, Orders Given Against Officers Who Are Not Parties to the Action. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Part VII of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979. | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/RTI/0001/2025 |
People’s Bank Vs. Ramakrishna Thenabadu,
Sri Vishnu Maha Dewalaya,
Devinuwara
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra, J. | The details of bank accounts of temples and devales are under public scrutiny under Right to Information Act as Basnayake Nilame serves as the trustee for a Devale, holding responsibility for temple property, Income, and maintenance. | Download | |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/HCC/0087/2021 |
D. Ariyarathne alias Frank Wilfred Ariyarathne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Common intention, Murder, Contradictions, Test of consistency, Improbabilities | Sections 32 and 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/HCC/0065/2024 |
Kahangamage Kasun Warnaka Kahangama Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sufficiency of injuries to cause of death in the ordinary cause of nature | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/HCC/0214/2024 |
Batuwita Arachchilage Tharindu
Dananjaya alias Batuwita Arachchilage
Tharindu Dananjana alias Pethum Ayya Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Delayed Complaint, Immaterial discrepancies | Sections 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka (As amended) | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/WRIT/0753/2024 |
Tennakoon Mudiyanselage Ruwan Bandara Tennakoon Vs. H. A. Asha Hapuarachchi and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Certiorari, Prohibition, Election of office bearers, Ultra Vires, Irrelevant considerations, Duly elected, By-Laws, Regulations | Co-operative Societies Law No 5 of 1972 | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/WRT/0742/2024 |
K.H.M. Munasinghe Vs. Piyasena Ranasinghe,
Chairman and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra, J. | Debt Conciliation Board to do substantial justice in all matters coming before it, Scope of the Inquiry, Rules Evidence to be adopted. Ex Parte Inquiry | Download | |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/CPA/0088/2025 |
Hettigoda Don Lahiru Shanaka Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Revision, Exceptional circumstances, Shock the conscience of this court | Download | |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/HCC/0087/2022 |
Maithri Waduge Gayan Prabath Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Inconsistency, inward journey, Discrepancy in the weight | Section 54(a)(d) and (b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/HCC/0205/2020 |
Sellaiah Nithy Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Statutory Rape, Material contradictions, Improbableness, Alibi | Sections 364 (2) of the Penal Code as amended by the Act No. 22 of 1995 | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/HCC/0225/2024 |
Udukumburage Sumith Rohana Bandara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.P. Kumararatnam, J. | Appropriateness of the Charge, Belated complaint | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/HCC/0081/2023 |
Samaran Kamkanamlage Wasantha Wijenayaka Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder, Testimony of a child witness, Contradictions, Evidence in corroboration | Sections 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-03-30 | CA/HCC/0194/2024 |
Muthuvahandi Nishanka Silva alias
Ariyarathne alias Nishanka Ariyarathne
alias Nishanka Ariyarathne alias
Muthuvahandi Nisanka Ariyarathne De Silva Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder, Dying Declarations, Admissibility | Sections 296 and 32 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka, Section 32(1) of the Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2026-03-30 | CA/HCC/0274/2015 |
Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Thuppitiye Gedara Dayawathie alias Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Thuppitiye Gedara Sandeepa Dayaseeli Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon, B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Dishonesty, Conversion, Trustworthiness | Section 389 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-03-30 | CA/PHC/0029/2021 |
Diyalape Gamage Dilan Sankalpa Vs.
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Confiscation, preventive measure, Burden of proof | Section 40 of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-03-30 | CA/PHC/APN/0096/2024 |
Palisena Appuhamilage Don Oshadee Kasun Palisena Vs. Financial Intelligence Unit,
Central Bank of Sri Lanka and Other
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Financial Transaction Reporting Act No. 06 of 2006. | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0055/2023 |
Prabuddha Athukorala Vs. The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando, J. | disclosure of reasons to court is insufficient, breach of the principles of natural justice, claim to back wages, present a demand for the performance of a public duty, prerequisite for mandamus | Articles 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0422/2024 |
K.A.D.J.R.A. Kumara Premarathna Vs. Chairman of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | Two Petitioners who went on surveillance patrol on the directions given by the OIC, arrested a person with 400 grams of cannabis; after causing him to be produced before the Magistrate on a B-report signed by the OIC, later alleged that the two Petitioners having seized and arrested two accused with 10kg of cannabis, had released one with 9kg and 600g of cannabis on accepting a bribe. After inquiry, their services were terminated, with appeals refused by PSC and AAT; the same was challenged, and Court held that they were convicted without any sufficient evidence, and therefore, writs lie. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0423/2024 |
Dandeniya Arachchige Piyasiri Vs. Chairman of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | Two Petitioners who went on surveillance patrol on the directions given by the OIC, arrested a person with 400 grams of cannabis; after causing him to be produced before the Magistrate on a B-report signed by the OIC, later alleged that the two Petitioners having seized and arrested two accused with 10kg of cannabis, had released one with 9kg and 600g of cannabis on accepting a bribe. After inquiry, their services were terminated, with appeals refused by PSC and AAT; the same was challenged, and Court held that they were convicted without any sufficient evidence, and therefore, writs lie. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0412/2022 |
National Water Supply and Drainage Board Vs. S. Wirittamulla,
and 8 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Referral to arbitration, Challenging the arbitral award, Failure to consider the lack of evidence, Letter of Appointment | Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0143/2022 |
Welgamage Don Rohan Athula Gunarathne
and Another
Vs.
Hon. Lasantha Alagiayawanna,
and 8 Other
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Acquisition or requisition, Requisition for temporary use of Cooperative Society, Request for derequisition | Cooperative Societies (Special Provisions) Act, No. 35 of 1970 | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0152/2024 |
Arpatha Gamage Anoma
Vs.
W. Irangani Perera,
and 6 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Failure to give reasons for rejection of review of a decision of the Debt Conciliation Board, Power of review of the Debt Conciliation Board under Section 54 of the Ordinance, Judicial review | Debt Conciliation Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0511/2024 |
Thuppahi Arachchige Ruwan Prasad
and Another
Vs.
Inspector General of Police,
and 10 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Sufficient material before the Magistrate to name the Petitioners as suspects, Suppression of material facts, Alternative remedy | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0623/2023 |
Maththaka Gamage Shriyalatha
and 2 Others
Vs.
Mr. R.R.A.S.K. Rathnayake,
and 5 Others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Nomination of a successor, Cancellation of nominations, Suppression and misrepresentation of material facts, Clean hands, Delay | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/CPA/0084/2019 |
Augustus Arsakone Jesudasan Vs. D.M.S. Disanayake and One another
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Revision Application filed in the Court of Appeal against the order of the Provincial High Court in the exercise of revisionary jurisdiction under Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution- Concurrent or parallel jurisdiction of the Provincial High Court and the Court of Appeal in exercising revisionary jurisdiction-Will revision lie to the Court of Appeal from an order of the Provincial High Court established under Article 154P(1) of the Constitution in the exercise of the revisionary jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution. | Constitution - Article 138, 154P(1), 154P(3)(b),154P(6)-Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution-sections 5, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990. | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/BOR/0001/2020 |
Appu Hennadi Dilhan Nandika Totahewage also known as Dilhan Nandika Totahewa, and 2 Others Vs. Additional Division Sec. Acquiring Officer
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Appeal arising out of an order of a Land Acquisition Board of Review-Assessment of Compensation-What is the Market Value for the Purpose of the Act-What is the test/criteria to be applied in determining the market value for the purposes of the Act-once a test and/or criteria and/or guideline has been laid down by a Statute itself in one determining a particular fact, one is bound to follow and apply the test and/or criteria and/or guideline so laid down by the Statute itself in determining a particular fact as such in instances where the language of the Statute or the provision thereof, is plain, simple and not lead to any ambiguity. | Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950 as amended, Sections 22, 28 (1), 45, 46, 46A, 47 and 48-Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 154(3)(b). | Download |
| 2026-03-26 | CA/HCC/0485/2017 |
Satchidanandan Ananda Sudhar Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Voluntariness and the admissibility of the confession-Voir dire inquiry | Section 16 of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, No. 48 of 1979 - Sections 24, 25 and 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-03-26 | CA/WRT/0224/2020 |
The Anuradhapura Vivekananda Society Limited
Vs.
The Divisional Secretary of Nuwaragam Palatha East Anuradhapura
and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner, a Society running a religious institute and Hindu Temple, was occupying a land within the vicinity of the Sri Maha Bodhi in the sacred city of Anuradhapura. Later, with the dawn of the Buddha Jayanthi era of 1956, the Petitioner was relocated by giving a land, where the Petitioner also ran a school which was vested in the Government under the Assisted Schools and Training Colleges Act. Thereafter, the Petitioner was placed in possession of another land, where it operated a religious institute including a Temple, cultural centre, and restaurant. The excess land was blocked out and given to the 8th to 10th Respondents. Dispute arose between them with regard to the regularisation and legalisation of their possession by the Government on the recommendation of the Provincial Land Commissioner, which the Petitioner objected to. Held - Application dismissed on the basis that the Petitioner has no legal title to claim nor any legitimate expectation to claim any title document since the Petitioner has failed to improve or develop the entire land; the Petitioner is not entitled to benefit out of his own fault. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-24 | CA/PHC/0126/2020 |
Velusamy Premila Vs. Patabedi Wasam Baduge Lasantha Sarath Piyaweera and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Sections 66 & 68 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, A triangular dispute, sub judice, A pending civil suit — not a bar, Likelihood of breach of peace. | The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-03-20 | CA/WRT/0323/2024 |
Premakumara Rajapakse and Others Vs. Maharagama Urban Council and Others
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Hon.Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | An unlawful construction effected by the 8th Respondent was directed to be removed by the Local Authority on the complaints made by the Petitioners. However, the 8th Respondent did not comply; the Petitioners continued to complain even to higher authorities without any success. Finally, sought intervention of this Court, directing the Local Authority to take action against the 8th Respondent wrongdoer. The 8th Respondent took up the position that it is a private dispute and therefore, should go to the District Court to resolve the matter. Held – Local Authority is under a statutory duty entrusted to it; therefore, writ lies. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-19 | CA/WRT/0064/2023 Connected cases: CA/WRT/0065/2023, CA/WRT/0109/2023 |
Maaraweera Dewayalage Chandrapala Vs. C.D. Wickramarathne, Inspector General of Police and
Others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Transfer of OIC, Ouster clause, Public service commission, Delegation of powers of the Deputy Inspector General of Police to the Secretary to Ministry of Public Security, Transfers on the ground of exigencies of service | Articles 140, Article 125, Article 155C, Article 155G (1)(a) and Article 61A of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-19 | CA/WRT/0420/2023 |
Nalaka Indrajith Udugampola Vs. Chairman of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner was involved in two robberies while serving as a police officer. Though he was acquitted from criminal proceedings, he was charge-sheeted by a disciplinary panel appointed by the Senior DIG of the range to which he was attached. Panel of Inquiry found him guilty on the strong evidence against him; findings against him by the Panel of Inquiry was further affirmed by the Public Service Commission and Administrative Appeal Tribunal. However, on sympathetic grounds he was permitted to retire. The Petitioner challenges the vires of the appointment of Panel of Inquiry and its findings. Held – the Petitioner, being a Sub- Inspector, is subject to the disciplinary control of the Senior DIG of the range to which he is attached, therefore, the appointment is intra vires and based on the facts, the final findings of the AAT is justified; thus, Application dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-13 | CA/HCC/0019-0020/2015 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Harischandra alias Bani and othersHon. The Attorney General Vs.
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder, Corpus Delicti, Contradictions, Proof beyond reasonable doubt, Test of spontaneity | Sections 32, 102, 113 (b) and 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-03-12 | CA/HCC/0263/2020 (High Court of Balapitiya Case No. HC 2138/2018) |
Peduru Hewa Cyril Kulatunga Vs. The Attorney General
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P. Kumararatnam, J. and R. P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Criminal Appeal, Fair Trial, Burden of Proof, Contradictions and Omissions, Acquitta | Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-03-10 | CA/WRT/0836/2024 |
H.S.P. Mendis (Petitioner) Vs. People’s Bank and others (Respondents).
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Dhammika Ganepola, J. and Adithya Patabendige, J. | Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS), Early Release, Legitimate Expectation, Discretionary Power, Contract of Employment, Writ of Certiorari/Mandamus. | Article 140 of the Constitution; Staff Circular No. 325/2002. | Download |
| 2026-03-09 | CA/HCC/0286/2024 |
Dharmakeerthi Uddika Shrimal Perera Vs. The Attorney General
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Amal Ranaraja, J. and B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Criminal Appeal, Narcotics Offences, Possession of Heroin, Drug Trafficking, Chain of Custody, Police Narcotics Bureau Raid, Identification of Accused, Evaluation of Evidence, Dangerous Drugs, Appeal Dismissed | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance Section 54A(b) and Section 54A(d); Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Amendment) Act No. 13 of 1984; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 16 of 1979 (Section 320) | Download |
| 2026-03-06 | CA/WRT/0019/2021 |
Unilever Sri Lanka Limited Vs. Director General of Customs and others
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P. Kumararatnam, J. and R. P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Excise Duty, HS Code / Classification, Bank Guarantees | Customs Ordinance, Revenue Protection Act No. 19 of 1962, Excise (Special Provisions) Act No. 13 of 1989 | Download |
| 2026-03-06 | CA/HCC/0001/2025 |
Kiribandage Vajira Pradeep Kumara alias Ukkubandage Kiribandage Vajira Pradeep Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Pradeep Hettiarachchi, J. and P. Kumararatnam, J. | Criminal Appeal, Rape Allegation, Credibility of Prosecutrix, Contradictions in Evidence, Evaluation of Witness Testimony, Dock Statement, Benefit of Doubt, Burden of Proof, Appeal Allowed, Conviction Set Aside | Penal Code Section 364(2) read with Section 364(2)(e) (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995); Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Section 331(1); Constitution of Sri Lanka Article 138(1) | Download |
| 2026-03-06 | CA/HCC/0015/2022 |
Rajapakshage Lal Ranjan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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P. Kumararatnam, J. and Pradeep Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder, Grave and Sudden Provocation, Exception 1 to Section 294, Transferred Malice, Death Sentence | Section 296 and Section 294 (Exceptions) of the Penal Code; Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-03-06 | CA/HCC/0237/2010 |
Degoda Piyadasa Samarawickrama Vs. Attorney General
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P. Kumararatnam, J. and Pradeep Hettiarachchi, J. | Double Murder, Circumstantial Evidence, Fingerprint Evidence, House Trespass, Maintenance Dispute | Section 296 (Murder) and Section 444 (Trespass) of the Penal Code; Section 45 of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act. | Download |
| 2026-03-05 | CA/HCC/0006/2025 |
Sehu Dawood Sana alias Sana Appa alias SeguDawudu Segu Neina Marikkar Vs. The Attorney General
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B. Sasi Mahendran, J. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Criminal Appeal, Grave Sexual Abuse, Minor Victim, Belated Complaint, Credibility of Witness, Sole Testimony of Victim, Sexual Offences, Burden of Proof, Evaluation of Evidence, Appeal Dismissed | Penal Code Section 365B(2)(b); Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995; Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 29 of 1998; Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 16 of 2006; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (Section 331) | Download |
| 2026-03-05 | CA/HCC/0036/2025 |
Kodippili Arachchilage Chandrakantha Dharmakeerthi Vs. The Attorney General
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Amal Ranaraja, J. and B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Criminal Appeal, Grave Sexual Abuse, Minor Victim, Child Witness Evidence, Medical Evidence, Identification Evidence, Sexual Offences, Evaluation of Evidence, Conviction Upheld, Appeal Dismissed | Penal Code Section 365B(2)(b); Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995; Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 29 of 1998; Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 16 of 2006; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 16 of 1979 (Section 320) | Download |
| 2026-03-05 | CA/RTI/0003/2024 |
Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Pvt) Ltd Vs. M.J.K. Dissanayake and RTI Commission (Respondent)
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R. Gurusinghe, J. and Dr. Sumudu Premachandra, J. | Right to Information (RTI), Public Authority, Private Broadcaster, Airwaves as Public Property, Media Accountability, Fiduciary Relationship. | Section 43(g), Section 3, and Section 5 of the Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016; Article 14A of the Constitution; Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation Act No. 6 of 1982. | Download |
| 2026-03-05 | CA/WRT/0519/2023 |
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Petitioner) Vs. K.G.K. Senarathne (1st Respondent), Commissioner General of Labour, and others.
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R. Gurusinghe, J. & Dr. S. Premachandra, J. | : Industrial Dispute, Arbitral Award, Disciplinary Inquiry, Intoxication on Duty, Back Wages, Excess of Jurisdiction, Hearsay Evidence. | Industrial Disputes Act Sections 4(1), 17(1), and 20; Article 140 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2026-03-04 | CA/WRT/0579/2024 |
S.N. Group (Private) Limited Vs. B.K. Prabath Chandrasiri (Commissioner General of Labour) and Others
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Dhammika Ganepola, J. and Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Maritime Law, Charterparty, Crew Wages, Wages Board Ordinance, Employer Liability, Delay and Laches. | Section 46(3) of the Wages Board Ordinance; Article 140 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2026-03-03 | CA/WRT/0633/2024 |
Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies Vs. Dilkusha De Silva, Minister of Labour, Commissioner General of Labour, and Others.
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Dhammika Ganepola, J. and Adithya Patabendige, J. | Arbitral Award, Industrial Dispute, Scheme of Recruitment (SOR), Promotion, Personal to Holder, Management Services Circular 30, Writ of Certiorari. | Section 4(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act; Article 140 of the Constitution; Establishment Code (Chapter VII). | Download |
| 2026-03-01 | CA/WRT/0277/2026 |
J.N.C.V. Vimalarathna & Another Vs.
Vice Chancellor,
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
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Hon. N. R. Abeysuriya PC (P/CA) | Ragging, Inordinate delay and laches | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-02-27 | CA/WRIT/0083/2022 |
Ambalangoda Gurunnanselage Ganga Kumari (Petitioner) Vs. Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka, Director General of Mahaweli Authority, Minister of Lands, and others (Respondents).
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Mayadunne Corea, J. & Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Land Development Ordinance (LDO), Permit Cancellation, Section 106 Inquiry, Breach of Conditions, Fair Hearing, Legitimate Expectation, Multiple Permits. | Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 140); Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935 (Sections 106, 110). | Download |
| 2026-02-20 | CA/BOR/0001/2023 |
I. S. Thotahewa and others (Petitioner-Appellant-Appellants) Vs. Acquiring Officer/Divisional Secretary, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte (Respondent-Respondent-Respondent).
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D. Thotawatta, J. & K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Land Acquisition, Compensation, Market Value, Marshy Land, Land Acquisition Board of Review (LABR), Willing Seller, Expert Valuation. | Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 (Sections 7, 17, 22, 28, 45, and 46). | Download |
| 2026-02-20 | CA/PHC/0064/2021 (High Court Badulla Case No. HC/REV/37/2017; Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court Case No. 85152) |
Kadirawel Seelawathie (Respondent-Petitioner-Petitioner) Vs. A.S. Anura Sathurusinghe, Conservator General of Forests, and the Attorney General (Applicant-Respondents-Respondents).
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Damith Thotawatte, J. & K.M.S. Dissanayake, J. | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, Eviction, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Exceptional Circumstances, Jurisdictional Defect, Encroachment. | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 (Sections 9, 9(1)); Article 154P and Article 140 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2026-02-19 | CA/WRT/0121/2015 |
Micro Cars Limited (Petitioner) Vs. Director General of Customs and others (Respondents).
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Dhammika Ganepola, J. & Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Customs Ordinance (Section 18(2)), Revenue Protection Order (RPO), Short Levy, Statutory Interpretation, Ambiguity in Taxing Statutes, Legitimate Expectation. | Customs Ordinance (Section 18(2)); Revenue Protection Act No. 19 of 1962; Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 140). | Download |
| 2026-02-16 | CA/HCC/0150/2018 |
Piramanage Samantha Chaminda (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent).
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Amal Ranaraja, J. & R. P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Unlawful Assembly, Robbery, Penal Code Sections 140 and 383, Sentencing, Mitigating Factors, Suspended Sentence, Judicial Delay. | Penal Code Sections 140, 146, 383, and 32; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (Sections 303 and 331); Article 138 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2026-02-16 | CA/HCC/0248/2023 (High Court Matale Case No. HC 112/07) |
Ramaiya Kirishandan (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent).
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B. Sasi Mahendran, J. & Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder, Penal Code Section 296, Organophosphate Poisoning, Cumulative Provocation, Diminished Responsibility, Exception 1 to Section 294. | Penal Code Sections 294 (Exception 1), 296, 32, and 73; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (Section 331); Article 13(8) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-02-13 | CA/HCC/0395/2019 |
Liyanage Shanthapriya Wijesuriya (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (Complainant-Respondent).
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B. Sasi Mahendran, J. & Amal Ranaraja, J. | Bribery Act, Gratification, Police Officer, Sentencing, Mitigating Factors, Suspended Sentence, First-time Offender, Remorse. | Sections 16(b) and 19(c) of the Bribery Act; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act; Article 138 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2026-02-13 | C.A. (Writ) Application No. 146/2024 |
H. M. K. Herath (Petitioner) Vs. Justice Anil Goonerathna, Chairman, Administrative Appeal Tribunal (AAT), and others (Respondents).
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Mayadunne Corea, J. & Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Writ of Mandamus, Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), Sri Lanka Foreign Service (SLFS), Antedating Appointment, Transitional Provisions, Functus Officio, Inadvertent Ambiguity. | Article 140 and Article 59 of the Constitution; Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act No. 4 of 2002; Sri Lanka Foreign Service Minutes (1994, 2001, 2016). | Download |
| 2026-02-03 | CA/PHC/0146/2019 (Kegalle Provincial High Court Case No. 5182/2017; Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council CM/AD/18/1/12) |
Kuruppu Mudiyanselage Dayarathne (Respondent-Petitioner-Appellant) Vs. M.M.M. Musammil (Applicant-Respondent-Respondent), Commissioner of Housing of Sabaragamuwa (2nd Respondent), and the Attorney General (3rd Respondent).
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Damith Thotawatte, J. & K.M.S. Dissanayake, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Rent Act No. 7 of 1972, Commissioner of Housing, Juristic Person, Official Designation, Preliminary Objection, Amenability to Writ Jurisdiction. | Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 (Section 18A); Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 140 and Section 154(P) 4 (B) II). | Download |
| 2026-01-30 | CA/PHC/0029/2019 |
Respondent-Petitioner-Appellant:
Pushpa Lakmali
No. 23/7, Kumbukgahapokuna Road,
Udahamulla, Nugegoda.
Petitioner-Respondent-Respondents:
Urban Development Authority (UDA), Sethsiripaya, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, Battaramulla.
Hon. Attorney General, Attorney General’s Department, Colombo 12.
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K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. (Judgment delivered by) D. Thotawatta, J. (Agreed) | Urban Development Authority Unauthorized Construction Demolition Order Development Permit Revision Jurisdiction Appeal from High Court Section 28A(3) Proceedings Burden of Proof Administrative Law Judicial Review | Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 (as amended) — Section 28A(3) | Download |
| 2026-01-28 | CA (PHC) 193/2019 |
Assistant Commissioner of Labour, Colombo South District Labour Office (Complainant-Respondent-Appellant)
Vs.
Litro Gas Lanka Limited (Respondent-Petitioner-Respondent)
Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent-Appellant)
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Justice Damith Thotawatte, J. Justice K.M.S. Dissanayake, J. | Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Section 38(2) certificate Employer-employee relationship Jurisdictional defect Revisionary jurisdiction Labour law Delayed claims Natural justice Quasi-judicial inquiry Recovery proceedings | Employees’ Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 (Sections 38(2), 38(3)) Constitution of Sri Lanka (Articles 138, 154P(6)) High Courts of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2026-01-26 | CA/HCC/0150/2024 |
Kalugamuwe Uyanwatta Gedra Roshan alias Rosa Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Justice Amal Ranaraja (with Justice B. Sasi Mahendran agreeing) | Criminal Appeal, Rape, Sentencing, Reduction of Sentence, Mitigating Factors, Aggravating Factors, Penal Code, Compensation, Rigorous Imprisonment, Sentencing Policy | Penal Code (Section 364(1)); Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (Section 331(3)); Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 139) | Download |
| 2026-01-23 | CA/WRT/0401/2018 |
Parties
Nawaloka Polysacks (Private) Limited and Upali Dharmadasa Vs. Mrs. D. R. Karunaratne (Director, Department of Foreign Exchange, Central Bank of Sri Lanka), Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Nihal Fonseka, Ravi Rathnayake, Anushka Wijesinha, Vish Govindasamy, Rajeev Amarasuriya, Manil Jayasinghe, Nawaloka Construction Company (Private) Limited, and Jayantha Dharmadasa
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Justice Adithya Patabendige (with Justice Dhammika Ganepola agreeing) | Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Foreign Exchange Act, Section 10, Discretionary Power, Central Bank, Judicial Review, Statutory Interpretation, May vs Shall, Ownership Dispute, Clean Hands | Foreign Exchange Act No. 12 of 2017 (Section 10); Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 140) | Download |
| 2026-01-23 | CA (PHC) 19/2021 |
Mohommadu Yadu Begam Vs. Athugal Pedilage Nalaka Prasanna Hemachandra, Athugal Pedilage Durayalage Hemachandra, and Officer-in-Charge, Police Station Polgahawela
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Justice Damith Thotawatte (with Justice K.M.S. Dissanayake agreeing) | Primary Courts Procedure Act, Section 66, Section 69, Right of Way, Breach of Peace, Revision, Exceptional Circumstances, Evaluation of Evidence, Preventive Jurisdiction, Appeal | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 (Sections 66, 69); Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 154P); High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2026-01-23 | CA (PHC) 0115/2017 |
Applicant-Petitioner-Appellant:
Divisional Secretary,
Medadumbara Divisional Secretariat Office,
Medadumbara.
Respondent-Respondent-Respondent:
S. M. R. Samarakoon,
No. 265, Bomure,
Medamahanuwara.
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D. Thotawatta, J. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | State Land Recovery of Possession Ejectment Order State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act Unauthorized Occupation Magistrate Court Jurisdiction Revision Application Land Dispute Administrative Law Appeal from High Court | Article 138 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka Article 154P(6) of the Constitution State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979 (as amended) Land Acquisition Act (Section 42) | Download |
| 2026-01-21 | CA/WRT/0314/2023 |
Jasenthu Hewage Willy Stanley Perera
Madhu Sewana,
Panapitiya Road,
Pothupitiya,
Wadduwa Vs.
Mr. Kapila C.K. Perera — Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Highways
Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha — Secretary, Ministry of Defence
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo — Commander of the Army
Mr. A. Jagath D. Dias — Director General of Pensions
Director Pay and Records, Sri Lanka Army
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. (Court of Appeal) — Judgment delivered Hon. Rohantha Abeysuriya PC, J. (President, Court of Appeal) — Presiding | Writ of Mandamus, Pension Entitlement, Army Volunteer Force, Public Service, Pension, Res Judicata, Administrative Law, Writ Jurisdiction, Full Disclosure Requirement, Government Service Records, Legitimate Expectation | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Public Administration Circular 121, Pensions Circular 3/2015 (1) P.V., Army Act (as amended by Extraordinary Gazette No. 2203/7 of 23.11.2020) | Download |
| 2026-01-20 | CA/WRT/0344/2022 |
Kiriella Pathiranage Jayarathne
19th Mile Post, Raja Mawatha,
Buttala Vs.
Hon. Harin Fernando – Minister of Lands
1A. Hon. K. D. Lalkantha – Minister of Lands
G.D.K. Gamage – Commissioner General of Lands
2A. D.D.K. Wickramarachchi – Acting Commissioner General of Lands
R.M.R.S. Thilakerathne – Divisional Secretary, Buttala
G.W.C.S. Priyabashini – Provincial Commissioner of Lands (Uva Province)
4A. K. I. Anusha – Provincial Commissioner of Lands (Uva Province)
A.H.M.L. Abeyratne – Commissioner General of Agrarian Development
5A. U.B. Rohana Rajapaksha – Commissioner General of Agrarian Development
K.A.D.S. Gunasekera – Senior Superintendent of Surveys, Monaragala
Gonaganara Galapitigalaara Agricultural Organization
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Dr. Sumudu Premachandra, J. (Judgment delivered) R. Gurusinghe, J. (Agreed) | Writ Jurisdiction, Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Judicial Review, State Land, Land Boundary Dispute, Resurvey of Land, Ultra Vires, Administrative Law, Natural Justice, Land Development Ordinance. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Development Ordinance, State Lands Ordinance (principles discussed) | Download |
| 2026-01-19 | CA (PHC) 194/2017 |
Plaintiff-Respondent-Respondent: Site Forest Officer, Department of Wildlife Conservation, Polonnaruwa; Attorney General, Attorney General’s Department, Colombo 12
Defendant-Appellant-Appellant: Usnar Mawuruf, Kiri Kade, Manampitiya
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Justice Damith Thotawatte, J. Justice K.M.S. Dissanayake, J. | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act Section 10(2) – Ejectment Magistrate Court order Provincial High Court Revisionary jurisdiction Appeal barred Jurisdictional error Fundamental illegality Protected lands Flood Plains (Jalagalum Nimna) National Park | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 (Section 10) Constitution of Sri Lanka (Articles 138, 139, 154P(3)) | Download |
| 2026-01-19 | CA (PHC) 194/2017 / Polonnaruwa Provincial High Court Appeal No. 13/2016 / Polonnaruwa Magistrate Court Case No. 13317 |
Plaintiff-Respondent: Site Forest Officer, Department of Wildlife Conservation, Polonnaruwa; Defendant-Appellant-Appellant: Usnar Mawuruf, Kiri Kade, Manampitiya; Respondent-Respondent: Attorney General, Attorney General’s Department, Colombo 12
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Damith Thotawatte, J.; K.M.S. Dissanayake, J. Keywords: Ejectment, State Lands, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Magistrate’s Order, Provincial High Court, Barred Appeal, Section 10(2) | Ejectment, State Lands, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Magistrate’s Order, Provincial High Court, Barred Appeal, Section 10(2) | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 – Section 10; Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Articles 138, 139, 154P(3) | Download |
| 2026-01-19 | CA/WRT/0386/2016 |
Asiri Surgical Hospitals PLC
No. 21, Kirimandala Mawatha, Colombo 05 Vs.
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue (and former Commissioners General of Inland Revenue)
Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI)
Attorney General
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Justice Dhammika Ganepola, J. Justice Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari Writ of Mandamus Legitimate Expectation Tax Exemption Board of Investment Agreement Income Tax Assessment Judicial Review Administrative Law Natural Justice Writ Jurisdiction | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979 BOI Law No. 4 of 1978 Agreement between BOI and Petitioner (Clause 10 provisions) | Download |
| 2026-01-14 | CA/WRT/0425/2014 |
The Land Reform Commission Vs. Udula Indrani Dodangoda, Sugathadasa Kariyawasam, Minister of Labour Relations and Manpower, Commissioner of Labour, Registrar of the Industrial Court, and Commissioner General of Labour
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Justice Adithya Patabendige (with Justice Dhammika Ganepola agreeing) | Writ of Certiorari, Industrial Disputes, Arbitration Award, Labour Law, Promotions, Delay, Laches, Judicial Review, Ultra Vires, Natural Justice, Discretionary Relief | Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 140); Industrial Disputes Act (Sections 4, 20, 33, 43) | Download |
| 2026-01-14 | CA/PHC/163/2020 |
Laksiri International Freight Forwarders (Private) Ltd Vs. Assistant Commissioner of Labour, Colombo East
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Justice Damith Thotawatte (with Justice K.M.S. Dissanayake agreeing) | EPF, Gratuity, Employer-Employee Relationship, Certificate Proceedings, Natural Justice, Labour Law, Statutory Recovery, Revision, Appeal, Burden of Proof | Employees’ Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 (Section 38); Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 (Section 8); Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 154P) | Download |
| 2026-01-14 | CA/WRT/0163/2018 |
Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited (formerly known as Holcim Lanka Limited)
No. 413, R. A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03 Vs.
Hon. W. D. J. Seneviratna – Minister of Labour
1A. Hon. Nimal Siripala De Silva – Minister of Labour
R. P. A. Wimalaweera – Commissioner General of Labour
2A. B. K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi – Commissioner General of Labour
S. Kariyawasam (Arbitrator)
Inter Companies Employees Union
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Justice Dhammika Ganepola, J. Justice Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari Labour Arbitration Award Industrial Dispute Transport Allowance Labour Law Judicial Review Arbitrator’s Award Article 140 Jurisdiction Administrative Law | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-01-13 | CA (PHC) 16/2020 |
Priyantha Amal Sudusinghe Vs. Koswatta Liyange Ariyawnsha, Sarangu Hewage Pathma Kumuduni, Galbokka Hewage Premawathi, Laila Badathuruge Sarath Kumara, Nishantha Indika Sudusinghe, Saman Chaminda Gamage, Galbokka Hewage Padmini, Hemantha Pushpakumara Sudusinghe, and Officer In Charge, Police Station Habaraduwa
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Justice Damith Thotawatte (with Justice K.M.S. Dissanayake agreeing) | Right of Way, Primary Courts Procedure Act, Breach of Peace, Section 66, Section 69, Preventive Jurisdiction, Servitude, Alternative Access, Revision, Appeal, Partition Action | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 (Sections 66, 69, 75); Constitution of Sri Lanka (Articles 138, 154P) | Download |
| 2026-01-13 | CA (PHC) 182/2020 |
Badhurdeen Mohammed Rasheed (1st Party-Petitioner-Appellant)
Vs.
Herath Mudiyanselage Lalani Piyasena (2nd Party-Respondent-Respondent)
Officer-In-Charge, Police Station Buttala (Plaintiff-Respondent-Respondent)
Hon. Attorney General (Respondent-Respondent)
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Justice Damith Thotawatte, J. Justice K.M.S. Dissanayake, J. | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act Section 66 proceedings Possession of land Revisionary jurisdiction Affidavit validity Commissioner for Oaths disqualification Oaths and Affirmations Ordinance Breach of peace Preventive jurisdiction Evidentiary irregularity | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 (Sections 66, 69) Oaths and Affirmations Ordinance No. 9 of 1895 (Section 12) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (Section 323(6)) High Courts of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 154P) | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/WRT/0621/2025 |
Anjana Udai Galbadahewa and others Vs Bandula HarischandraGovernor of the Southern Province,
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | local branch Elections | Southern Provincial Council’s No. 6 of 2019 | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/WRT/0623/2025 |
Thushara Chandana Widanagama and others Vs Bandula Harischandra Governor of the Southern Province, Office of the Governor, Lower Dickson Road, Galle. and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Cooperative Societies. | Southern Provincial Council’s No. 6 of 2019 | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/HCC/0233/2018 |
KaluaddaraArachchige Raja Ajith Ranjith Vs. The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Credibility and probability of witness testimony – Contradictions of testimony – Discrepancies in the prosecution’s narrative | Section 19(b) and (c) of the Bribery Act (No.11 of 1954) | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/PHC/0081/2020 |
Abeyweera Mirissa Patabendige Badrajith Harshanath Abeyweera Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Absolute owner of the vehicle used in a forest offence – Responsibility of a party prosecuting his case effectively –Prompt action and diligence in legal process | Section 20 and 40 of the Forest Ordinance No.16 of 1907 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-09-29 | CA/HCC/0202/2020 |
Sandra Marakkala Sadamali Wickramasinghe Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Failure to put the accused’s case during cross examination – Unbiased and independent witness – Adequacy of witnesses in establishing a fact – Criminal breach of trust – Right of an accused to a fair trial | Section 391 of the Penal Code, Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance No.15 of 1985 | Download |
| 2025-09-29 | CA/HCC/0438/2019 |
Kaluthandrige Ruwan Ajith alias Aja Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Marking the contradictory nature of witness testimony – Discrepancies in testimonies not pertaining directly to the incident involving the offence itself – Prosecution’s latitude to call witnesses – Adequacy of witnesses in establishing a fact | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 134 and 145 of the Evidence Ordinance No.15 of 1895 | Download |
| 2025-09-26 | CA/WRT/0768/2024 |
J2 Investment (Private) Limited and other Vs U. B. Rohana Rajapaksha Commissioner General of Agrarian Development, and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Mortgage | Agrarian Development Act. | Download |
| 2025-09-25 | CA/WRT/0383/2018 |
Dialog Axiata PLC Vs (Ms.) S.P. Charles, Director General of Customs and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Customs value, Schedule E of the Customs Ordinance, Non- declaration of freight and insurance, Suppression of material facts, uberrima fides, Doctrine of Clean hands | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Customs Ordinance No. 17 of 1869 as amended | Download |
| 2025-09-23 | CA/COC/0007/2022 |
SJ Solar+ Storage PTE Ltd Vs. Vinseth Engineering (Pvt) Ltd & Others
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Violating undertaking given to Court | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-09-22 | CA/HCC/ 0071/2022 |
Robert Ekanayake Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | The Charge has not been proved beyond reasonable doubt. • Section 335(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-09-19 | CA/CPA/0103/2024 |
Mohottige Chaminda Lalith Kumara Vs. . Officer in Charge. Police Station, Weeraketiya & Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | - Exceptional circumstances- Converting a fine to a State Cost-Triviality of the offence committed | Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-09-19 | CA/WRT/0500/2023 |
Ginimella Hewage Priyanga Nishantha Kumar Vs. M. A. P. Jayakody, Western Province Co-operative Development Commissioner/Registrar and 12 Others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa J. | co-operative society, dispute, arbitration, arbitral award, appeal, Magistrates’ Court, judicial review, scope, misrepresentation and suppression of material facts, uberrima fides, alternative remedies, laches, reliefs misconceived in law, material and necessary parties | Western Province Co-operative Societies Statue No. 03 of 1998. | Download |
| 2025-09-15 | CA/PHC/0140/ 2020 |
Liyana Arachchige Asanka Maduranga Vs. Jayaratna Muhandiramge Lasantha Sanjula
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 66 and 68 of the PCPA, Section 72 of the PCPA- wide discretion for Primary Court Judge, Claims to ownership – irrelevant, Control of the premises | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-09-09 | CA/ PHC/ 0148/ 2018 |
Kehelpannala Ralalage Upali Mahinda Kempitiya and Another Vs Korale Gedara Upali Kumara Abeyrathne
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 66 and 69 of the PCPA, Right of way, Likelihood of a breach of the peace, Section 66 of the PCPA jurisdiction: preventive in nature, | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979. The Administration of Justice Law No.44 of 1973 | Download |
| 2025-09-09 | CA /WRT/208/2019 |
Bibile Kotagama Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited Vs K. M. G. Kapila Bandara (Former) Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat Office, Madagama. and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Alienation of the property. Legitimate expectation | State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-09-09 | CA/WRT/0165/2015 |
Mrs. Nagaratnam Sakunthala Vs Commissioner of Lands (Northern Province) Department of Land Administration, Northern Provincial Council and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | ultra vires. | Land Development Ordinance. | Download |
| 2025-09-02 | CA/ PHC/0048/2016 |
N.D. Vimal Vs Competent Authority, Plantation Management Monitoring Division, Ministry of Plantation Industries and another.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Competent Authority Sections 5 and 9 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979, as amended Sole defence- lawful possession or occupation under State authority Quit Notice Natural Justice | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979, as amended | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/PHC/0030/2020 |
Raj Fernando Vs. Subramaniam Sathasiwam & 1 Other
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Appeal from an Order of the Provincial High Court of the Western Province beholden in Gampaha against the order granting a writ of Mandamus-Unauthorized construction on a private road reservation-Whether it is a Public law remedy or a Private law remedy that would be available- the essential requisites to be satisfied for a writ of Mandamus-Necessary parties in an application for a writ of Mandamus-Laches- When will a Cause of Action accrue in case for demolition of an unauthorized constitution on private road reservation. | Articles 138 and 140 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Sections 755(3) and 758 of the Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/PHC/0125/2019 |
Hapuhennedige Vasana Raveendra Wickramasena and others Vs Sanjaya Prasad Jayamanna and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | revolutionary jurisdiction, shocked the conscience of the court. | Section 182(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 as amended, | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/RII/0086/2024 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Darmasena Bandara, Vs Wanasinghe Mudiyanselage Jayasinghe Bandara,
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Settlements must be in strict compliance with the provisions of section 91 and section 408 of Civil Procedure Code. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/WRT/0293/2021 |
Mohamed Alavi Navaz Caffoor and others Vs The Director Mosque and Muslim Charitable Trusts or Wakfs and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Director, Board, Tribunal, Certificate, approval, reference , jurisdiction, Muslim charitable trust, condition precedent, procedural impropriety, void ab initio, nullity. | Section 9 (E)(2) and (3) Mosque and Muslim Charitable Trust or Wakfs Act No. 51 of 1956, as amended | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/WRT/0422/2023 |
Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Weerasinghe and Others Vs Hon. (Dr.) Susil Premajayantha and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Whether the Pirivena teachers are eligible to sit for the limited Competitive Examination for the Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Principals’ Services, Pirivena teachers, Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service | The Pirivena Education Act, No. 64 of 1979 and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA /HCC /196-197/2019 |
W. A. SudeshRanjithPriyadarshana & W. DharmasiriWijeratne alias Cyril Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Exception 4 to Section 294 of the Penal Code – The Sudden fight exception – Elements that need to be established in order to prove the sudden fight exception | Section 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/0239/2024 |
BattaramullaGamage Don Nandana Padmasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Kidnapping-Grave sexual abuse-Contradictions per se–Credibility of the witness | Section 354 and section 365B(2)(b)of the PenalCode as amended by the Act No. 22 of 1995 andNo. 29 of 1998, and No. 16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/0257/2024 |
Amaratunga Arachchilage Ruwan Sampath Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder-Grave and sudden provocation- Proper sentence-Suspended sentences-First offender | Section297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/WRT/0147/2024 |
The Petroleum Dealers’ Association, Lanka Filling Station, Vs Ceylon Petroleum Corporation.
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Locus Standi, Legitimate Expectation, Contractual Relationship, If facts are in dispute, not an absolute right | Companies Act, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Act (No. 28 of 1961) | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/ 0016/2021 |
Suriya Arachchige Ruwan Dhammika Gunawardena Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Discrepancy in the quantity of Heroin recovered. • Exclusive Possession. • Essential Witness. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/0026/2025 |
Daraniyagalage Chularathne Vs Officer-in-Charge Police Station Matale and other
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Credibility, Discrepancies, Contradiction, Inconsistencies | Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code, as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995, Act No. 29 of 1998, and Act No. 16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/0113/2022 |
Gamlath Disavage Don Thushan Priyankara Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Circumstantial Evidence-Inference of guilt | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/ 0162 ABC/2015 |
Chakkrawarthi Arachchge Don Padmasiri Gunawardena alias Chutiya And others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Fair trial. • Irregular procedure. • Common intention. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/LTA/0006/2022 |
Majid Abdul Cader, and others Vs Mohamed Ibrahim Mohammed Mafaz and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Muslim charitable Trust, Tribunal, Trustee, Settlor, Certainty of subject matter, Beneficial interest, trust property, English law, | Section 9 (E)(1), 32(1), 55 of the Mosque and Muslim Charitable Trust or Wakfs Act No. 51 of 1956, as amended, Section 6 of the Trust Ordinance. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/0064/2018 |
Mahagoda Vithanage Chandrarathne Dharmawardhana Vs. 1. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption & 2. Director General, The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J | Solicitation and gratification of sum of monies as an inducement to obtain a passenger transport permit from the National Transport Commission | Section 20(a) and section 20(b) of the Bribery Act No.11 of 1954 (as amended) - Section 166 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 – Section 18 of the National Transport Commission Act No.37 of 1991 (as amended). | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/WRT/0336/2022 |
K.A.T. Kumara and others Vs. The Monetary Board of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Unauthorised finance business, | The Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011 | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/WRT/0451/2024 |
Sri Lankan Catering Limited Vs Minister of Labour and Labour Relations and three others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Arbitral Award • Collective Agreement • Memorandum of Understanding • Eligible Employee • Profit Bonus vs. Ex gratia Bonus • Wednesbury Unreasonableness • Relevant and Irrelevant Considerations | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka • Section 4(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/WRT/0281/2014 |
Sri Lanka Bottled Water Association and others Vs Consumer Affairs Authority and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Consumer Affairs | Consumer Affairs Authority Act No.9 of 2003 | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/HCC/0077/2023 |
Rathnapalake Hemashiri Subasinghe Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Rape-Pre-conviction detention- Mitigatory facts | Section 333(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 (as amended) Section 364(2) (e) of the Penal Code as amended by the Act No. 22 of 1995 | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/HCC/0188/2024 |
Wijjapathi Muththalage Ariyadasa Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Mitigation, Aggravating features | Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/LTA/0006/2021 |
Mohamed Alavi Navaz Caffoor, and others Vs 1. M.R.M Malik The Director Mosques and Muslim Charitable Trusts or Wakfs and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-08-28 | CA/HCC/0184/2020 |
Udageiyalage Sarath Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Rape – Where the disputed judgment is alleged to be disproportionate and excessive contrary to sentencing policy - Determination of the appropriate punishment to rampant sex offenders. | Rape – Where the disputed judgment is alleged to be disproportionate and excessive contrary to sentencing policy - Determination of the appropriate punishment to rampant sex offenders. | Download |
| 2025-08-27 | CA/WRT/0137/2019 |
U. Prasanna Deepal and twenty-five others Vs Western Province Provincial Passenger Transport Authority, and twenty-six others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Passenger transport permits • powers of the Provincial Council • National Transport Commission • Western Province Passenger Transport Authority • national highways • Gazette Extraordinary No. 1707/18 (2011) • intra-provincial vs. inter-provincial transport | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka • Article 154(G) of the Constitution • Ninth Schedule to the Constitution – Provincial Council List. • Section 8(1), Section 24, and Section 46H of the National Transport Commission Act, No. 37 of 1991 (as amended). • Section 8 of the National Thoroughfares Act, No. 40 of 2008 | Download |
| 2025-08-27 | CA/PHC/0187/2019 |
Kamaradiwela Arachchige Thushari Tharanga Perera Vs Forest Officer, Range Forest Office, Kalawana and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 40(1) of the Forest Ordinance, amended by the Forest (Amendment) Act No. 65 of 2009, “all precautions” necessary under the circumstances, Lack of knowledge, Owner’s ability | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Forest Ordinance No.16 of 1907, amended by the Forest (Amendment) Act No. 65 of 2009 | Download |
| 2025-08-27 | CA/HCC/0174/2024 |
Mohamed Saleem Mohamed Safreen Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Dying declaration, circumstantial evidence, inference of guilt | Section 27 of Recovery | Download |
| 2025-08-27 | CA/PHC/0005/2019 |
Denagama Vitharanage Ajith Pushpakumara Vs Andrahennadige Peter Silva and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 69 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979, Right of way in the nature of a servitude, Existence of alternate access immaterial, Section 41 of the Civil Procedure Code, Ananda Sarath Paranagama v. Dhammadhinna Sarath Paranagama and others CA (PHC) APN 117/2013 Decided on 07.08.2014 | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 Civil Procedure Code No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2025-08-27 | CA/PHC/0054/2021 |
Wellakke Liyanage Rasika Niroshana Liyanage Vs J.J. Rathnaşiri, Secretary, Ministry of State Services and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Public Administration Circular No. 27/88, Quota-based preference upon eligibility, Undue Delay, Sections 23 and 37 of the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act No. 28 of 1996 as amended by Act No. 33 of 2003, He who asserts must prove | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act No. 28 of 1996, as amended by Act No. 33 of 2003 Public Administration Circular No. 27/88 | Download |
| 2025-08-26 | CA/WRT/0437/2020 |
Dr. Lindamulage Tiraj Niroshan Silva Vs Municipal Council of Moratuwa and seven others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | laying of hume pipes • constructions on private lands • access road | • Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Section 97 of the Municipal Councils Ordinance • Section 107 of the Municipal Councils Ordinance • Section 108 of the Municipal Councils Ordinance • Section 302 of the Municipal Councils Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-08-26 | CA/WRT/0074 /2025 |
A.W.K.A. Gunasekera alias Ashley Gunasekera Vs. Divisional Secretary-Colombo & Urban Development Authority
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J | Acquisition of land, Compensation | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2025-08-25 | CA/WRT/0627/2023 |
B.P. Kulathilaka Vs H.S.K.J. Bandara and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Acquisition of land under the Land Acquisition Act, grant, description of the land, material facts in dispute, alternative remedy | The Land Development Ordinance, No. 19 of 1935 (as amended), Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950 (as amended) and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-08-25 | CA/WRT/0058/2025 |
Thiyagaraja Vinayagamurthy Vs Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and eight others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | tender • supply of raw food • business names registration • signature • Appeals Committee Report • error of fact | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Right to Information Act | Download |
| 2025-08-25 | CA/HCC/ 0031/2024 |
Momamed Cassim Hilmy alias Hilmy Chaachchaa Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | The Charge. • The Sentence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-08-07 | CA/WRT/0712/2023 |
Nandana Senarath v. The Chairman, Divisional Development Bank and 4 others.
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Just and equitable remedy – Distinction between appeal and review – Relief not specified | Industrial Disputes Act, No. 43 of 1950 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-08-07 | CA/HCC/0195/2023 |
Kaiduwa Durage Lional Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Irregular procedure. • Essential witness. • Child witness and Corroboration. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-07 | CA/CPA/0106/2024 |
The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Vs Delwakkada Liyanage Chandrapala, And other
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction – Nemo debet bis vexari pro una et eadem causa – autrefois acquit and autrefois convict – Interpretation to the word “tired” found in section 314 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Article 138 of the Constitution – Section 314 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act. | Download |
| 2025-08-07 | CA/HCC/0209/2023 |
Warnakulasuriya Ivan Christy Fernando alias Bappa Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Statutory rape-Improbability-Consistency-Prosecutrix’s credibility- Reasonable doubt-Failure to summon a vital witness | Section 364(2) and section 364(2) (e) of the Penal Code (as amended by the Act No. 22 of 1995 - Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-08-06 | CA/RII/0006/2022 |
Aussee Oats Milling (Private) Limited, Vs Future Consumer Limited (previously known as Future Consumer Enterprises Limited), and others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Download | ||
| 2025-08-06 | CA/WRT/0337/2024 |
Dr. B.A.D. Sujeewa Wimalasena Vs University of Ruhuna and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Resignation while on sabbatical leave, paragraph 4:1 and 4:11 of Chapter V and paragraph 36:9 of Chapter X of the Establishments Code of The University Grants Commission and The Higher Educational Institutions / Institutes, ultra vires. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-08-06 | CA/WRT/0280/2017 |
H G. Karunawathi Vs Peoples Bank and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Mortgage, Board Resolution | People\'s Bank Act No. 29 of 1961 | Download |
| 2025-08-06 | CA/HCC/ 0209/2024 |
Kaleha Hettiarachchige Rumesh Madusanka Hettiarachchi Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sentence | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-06 | CA/HCC/0111/2024 |
Yomi Merrinnage Ratnapala Silva Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Inter se contradictions– Beyond reasonable doubt-Failure to analyse evidence | Section 54A (b) and 54A (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/RII/0059/2023 |
Hewa Fonsekage Prabodhini Jeewika Fonseka, Vs Yon Mereghghe Siemon Hewage Anoma Jayathi Silva, and others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Section 48 Exclusion, Partition Settlement, Importance of adherence to sections 18 and 25 of the Partition Law | Download | |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/WRT/0021/2024 |
Ramanayake Arachchige Don Ravindu Dilhan Ramanayake Vs Danasooriya Arachilage Prageeth Danasooriya, Divisional Secretary, Nuwara-Eliya and six others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Grant under the Land Development Ordinance • Registration of a nomination • Inaction on the part of Divisional Secretariat should not prejudice the intention of the owner/ nominee’s rights | Section 56 of the Land Development Ordinance Act • Section 58 of the Land Development Ordinance Act • Section 60 of the Land Development Ordinance Act | Download |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/WRT/0400/2024 |
Hettiarachchilage Gunarathne Bandara Vs Jayawardena Rupasinghe Mudiyanselage Nayanananda Kumara Amarasinghe and ten others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Debt Conciliation Board • Application to amend the petition • New different cause of action | Debt Conciliation Board Act • Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/WRT/0750/2023 |
D. C. P. Kaluarachchi and other Vs Justice Anil Gooneratne, Chairman, Administrative Appeals Tribunal and others.
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Excise Department examination • Examination irregularity • Administrative Appeals Tribunal • Public Service Commission • Substantive relief already granted by the AAT • Futility • Mala fides • Costs | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/PHC/0064/2018 |
Benthota Multi-Purpose Co-Operative Society Limited Vs Commissioner/ Registrar of Cooperative Development and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Unexplained delay, Discretionary power of the court, Legitimate legal authority, Section 46 of the Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972 | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972 | Download |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/WRT/0505/2023 |
Mallika Wanigasekera & 2 Others Vs. Municipal Council of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia & 2 Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Writ of Certiorari and Mandamus-Can the Court of Appeal issue a writ of mandamus compelling a party of the due compliance of a demolition order made by a Magistrate under section 28A(3) of the Urban Development Authority Law as amended in derogation and/or in abrogation of the jurisdiction and/or powers conferred upon a Magistrate under section 28D thereof-laches on the part of the Petitioner. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140-sections 28A(3) and 28D of the Urban Development Authority Law as amended. ... | Download |
| 2025-08-04 | CA/HCC/0167/2020 |
Madawalamaddumage Don Ruwan Pushpakumara And others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Standard of proof. • Test of Credibility. • Rejection of Defence Evidence. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-04 | CA/HCC/0046/2019 |
Loku Ranasinghe Arachchige Sunil Shantha Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Offence of rape on a minor- Contradictions – Rape is a horrific offence that not only violates an individual’s physical anatomy but also inflicts profound psychological trauma leaving lasting scars on victims, the seriousness of the offence necessitates a robust legal response that serves not only to punish the offender, but also to deter potential future offences – Matters that need to be taken into consideration in determining a sentence – Aggravating circumstances. | Section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code (as amended by Act No.22 of 1995. | Download |
| 2025-08-01 | CA/HCC/0153/2023 |
James Rodney Oliver Pereira Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Grave sexual abuse-Test of probability-Failure to call a witness | Section 114(d) and section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance - Section 109(2) and section 110 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 - Section 365B (1) of the Penal Code (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/HCC/0215/2023 |
Mapatunage Dhammika Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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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. | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/HCC/0012/2024 |
Deniye Gedara Sunil Amarawansha, Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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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 | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/HCC/0454/2017 |
Gnanaiyah Jeyagaran Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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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. | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/HCC/0238/2019 |
Pathirannahalage Nimal Weerasinghe Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Sudden Provocation | Exception 01 of 294 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/MCR/0002/2018 |
P.G. Somarathne, Deputy Commissioner of Agrarian Development Vs M.P. Cyril Rajapaksha and Others
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Hon, B. Sasi Mahendran J | Magistrate Court Revision | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/PHC/0211/2018 |
Jewel Arts Limited Vs Assistant Commissioner of Labour
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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 | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/WRT/0379/2022 |
Vaithilingam Balasuresh and another Vs Minister of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Mandamus /Performance of a Public Duty. | Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act No. 02 of 1996 as amended | Download |
| 2025-07-30 | CA/PHC/APN/0139/2023 |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Sanath Udayakumara Ranasinghe Vs Kankanige Siripala and Others
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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 | Download |
| 2025-06-30 | CA/HCC/415/2017 |
Wijesiri Gunawardenage Nishantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Alleged false implication and discrepancy between the location of the alleged arrest and the site where the appellant was to purported have been to peddle a narcotic substance – Evidence – Inward journey of productions. | - Section 54A(b) and (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No.13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2025-06-30 | CA/WRIT/360/2020 |
Dinamithra Gedara Karunathilake Vs Mr. S. M. C. Gunaratne Divisional Secretary of Minipe, Minipe Divisional Secretariat, Hasalaka. and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-06-30 | CA/WRT/0313/2018 |
Gamini Suranjith De Silva Vs The Sri Lanka Institute Of Architects and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-06-30 | CA/HCC/0309/2019 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Niranjaya Kumara Alias Oliver
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | trafficking, material discrepancies, trustworthy, Credible | Section 54 (a)(b) and 54A(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-06-30 | CA/WRT/0548/2025 |
Sirisena Hettiarachchi Vs Divisional Secretary Niyagama and 2 Others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | Quit Notices • Order for Eviction • Laches • Futility • Disputed facts • Judicial economy | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/HCC/ 0047/2021 |
Opatha Kankanamge Hemantha Vs The Hon.Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | • Beyond reasonable doubt | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 198 | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/PHC/APN/0031/2024 |
The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Vs Kasthuri Arachchige Asoka Weerathilaka,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Investigation into allegations of bribery or corruption – Powers and functions of the Commission to Investigate on Bribery or Corruption. | -Sections 2(8) 3, 4(3), 5, 11, 12(1),12(2), 16(3) 24 of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act No.19 of 1994 -Sections 16(b) and 19(c) of the Bribery Act -Article 156A of the Constitution (as amended by the 19 th Amendment) -Section 163(2)(h) of the Anti-Corruption Act No.9 of 2023 | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/PHC/0063/21 |
Officer-in-Charge Police Station Dikwella Vs. Kokila Samarasingha Kankanamge Gamini Sarath
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | corroboration evidence, irrefutable evidence , Balance of probability | Section 25(2) read with Section 40 of Act No. 65 of 2009 of the Forest Ordinance- | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/WRT/0677/2023 |
S.M. Janaka Nishantha and others Vs National Transport Commission and others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Burden of proof in a Writ Application Facts in dispute | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/WRT/678/2023 |
Mannamarakkalage Ranjeewa Srimaal Cooray and others Vs Road Passenger Transport Authority and others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Burden of proof in a Writ Application Facts in dispute | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/HCC/0154/2023 |
The Hon. Attorney General and other Vs Samuvel Canistes,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Criminal responsibility accrues when a person draws a cheque knowingly that there are no funds, or a cheque is dishonoured by a bank due to such cheque being dishonestly countermanded or there being no obligation on the banker to make payment - Issue as to whether criminal proceedings in respect of a charge referred to in section 25(1) of the Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No.02 of 1990 (as amended) should be instituted in the Magistrates Court and not the High Court? – Whether the Attorney-General has a power to send an indictment to the High Court in respect of a summary offence (an offence triable by the Magistrate)? | Section 25(1)(b) of the Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No.02 of 1990 (as amended) Section 393(7) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 (as amended). | Download |
| 2025-06-26 | CA/HCC/0055/2018 |
Rajendra Dhanendran. Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | - Narcotic substances - Trafficking- Definition of “Trafficking” - The possession of a substantial quantity of a narcotic substance can lead to reasonable inferences about the individual’s intent and activity concerning the substance – it is widely recognised that an addict would ordinarily possess only a minimal quantity for personal consumption, hence the sheer amount of narcotics supports an inference that the appellant possessed the narcotic substance for distribution rather than for personal use. | Section 54A of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-06-26 | CA/RII/0052/2024 |
Amarakoon Mudiyanselage Sunith Nandanie vs Amarakoon Mudiyanselage Wasantha Shamalie
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | fraud | The Partition Law | Download |
| 2025-06-25 | CA/HCC/0134/2024 |
Naththandige Densyl Nilantha Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Probability, spontaneity, | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code, as amended by Acts Nos. 22 of 1995, 28 of 1998, and 16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2025-06-20 | CA/HCC/0262/2023 |
Mahamarakkalage Sashi Saham Pathum Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Attempted murder by stabbing – Alleged false implication – Elements needed to be satisfied in order to constitute the offence of attempted murder – Lack of evidence– Reduction of the offence from one of attempted murder under section 300 of the Penal Code to the offence of voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon, an offence punishable under section 315 of the Penal Code. | Section 300 of the Penal Code. - Section 315 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-06-20 | CA/HCC/0101/2023 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Weerasekara Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Excessive Sentence | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-06-18 | CA/REM/0004/2018 |
KDB Capital Co. K. Ltd Vs Korea Ocean Energy Co., Ltd.
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Action in rem and action in personam | The Admiralty Jurisdiction Act No. 40 of 1983 | Download |
| 2025-06-17 | CA/WRT/0052/2023 |
Greentech consultants (PVT) Limited Vs P.W.G.S.S Perera, Labour Officer, District Labour Office and three others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. | Contract of service or Contract for service, Independent contractor or Employee, Control test, Integration Test, Economic reality test, Multiple test | Download | |
| 2025-06-17 | CA/WRIT/0272/2024 |
Commander M.S.D. Perera, Vs Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters, Sri Lanka Navy. and others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Applicability of section 48 of the Judicature Act to section 42(3) of the Navy Act Is Judge Advocate a Judicial Officer | Download | |
| 2025-06-16 | CA/WRT/0003/2021 |
Keshini Goonetilleke and other Vs Hon. Attorney-General and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Cheating, Indictment, Absence of Mens Rea. | Section 398 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-06-16 | CA/WRT/0591/25 |
Board of Management of the Muslim Ladies Arabic College, Kal- Eliya Managing Society, and others Vs Mr. M. L. M. H. M. Mohaideen Hassan Chairman and 23 Others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Download | ||
| 2025-06-16 | CA/WRT/0160/2024 |
Mr. M. S. M. Rasheed and other Vs Mr. M. S. Ala Ahamed Deputy Director, Muslim Mosque and Charitable Trusts or Wakfs and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Suppression of Material Facts, Facts are in Disputes, Alternative Remedies, Futility, Necessary Parties. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. . | Download |
| 2025-06-16 | CA/WRT/0511/2025 |
Mohammad Ismail Adbul Majeed Secretary and others Vs M. L. M. H. M. Mohideen Hussain Chairman And 52 others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Wakf, Alternative Remedies. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-06-16 | CA/WRT/0590/2023 |
Warnakulasuriya Patabendige Priyan Benildus Fernando Vs Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Cheating, Indictment, Absence of Mens Rea. | Section 398 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-06-13 | CA/HCC/0194/2023 |
Mailappuge Ananda Karunarathna Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave sexual abuse on a minor – Minimum mandatory sentence - Discretion of a Trial Judge to reach a conclusion as regards to a sentence is not inhibited or controlled by a mandatory sentence imposed by a stature, however there should be some adequate reasons to do so – Aggravating circumstances present, public interest demands that a custodial sentence be imposed on the appellant as convictions for grave sexual abuse carries significant implications not just for the victim but for the society as a whole – The legal consequences imposed on individuals convicted of grave sexual abuse are designed to reflect the seriousness of the crime. | - Section 365 B(2)(b) of the Penal code (as amended). | Download |
| 2025-06-13 | CA/HCC/0138/2024 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs Alugaha Gamage Thushara Dhammika
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | 188 and 263, 200, 200/1 of the Criminal Procedure Code | Discharged and acquittal | Download |
| 2025-06-12 | CA/RII/0073/2024 |
Zeon International Private Limited Vs Nawarathna Arachchige Manel Priyangani alias Nawarathna Arachchige Manel Priyangani Nawarathna Edirisingha and other
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-06-12 | CA/RII/0039/2023 |
Wijayalath Pedige Nimal Karunathilaka alias Wijayalathge Nimal Karunathilaka, and others Vs Rankoth Pedige Kalyanawathie and others
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Hon. Dr. S. Premachandra J. | Download | ||
| 2025-06-06 | CA/WRT/0171/2020 |
Kanugala Mudiyanselage Abeywardhana Vs Land Commissioner General and others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | • permit under the Land Development Ordinance • grant under the Land Development Ordinance • life interest qua spouse • nomination by endorsement • nominee successor • de novo permit • lawful successor | 7. Section 63 of the Land Development Ordinance 8. Section 64 of the Land Development Ordinance 9. Section 65 of the Land Development Ordinance 10. Section 87 of the Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-06-05 | CA/RII/0038/2023 |
Muthukuda Arachchilage Don Suranga Dilruk, vs Gamma International (Private Limited and others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Injunction, prima facie case | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-06-04 | CA/HCC/156-159/2020 |
Akurugoda Gamage Upendra and others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Dying Declaration, Corroboration | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-06-04 | CA/WRT/0433/2017 |
S.A.F Russain and Other Vs P.H. Colombage, Commissioner of Housing (Western Province) and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Res Judicata, functus officio, Section 18A of the Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. the Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 amended by the Act No. 55 of 1980 and Act No.26 of 2002 | Download |
| 2025-06-04 | CA/WRT/0219/2019 |
A. D. P. Hemanthi Perera, Vs Land Survey Council, Surveyor General’s Office, and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Facts in Disputes, Land Ordinance, Wrt. | State Land Ordinance No. 08 of 1947. | Download |
| 2025-06-03 | CA/WRT/0201/2025 |
SLIM Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd Vs State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Interim Orders, Prima Facie case, Procedural Irregularity. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. . | Download |
| 2025-06-02 | CA/WKF/0001/2023 |
A. Safeer and others Vs A.G.M. Siyath and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. (President C/A)- Actg. | Changing the Name of the Mosque, Wakf Board has no Right to Change the name of the Mosque Against the Past Practice | Muslim Mosque and Charitable Trusts or Wakfs Act No 51 of 1956 as Amended read with Section 755 of the Civil Procedure. | Download |
| 2025-06-02 | CA/WRT/0312/2021 |
Prof. (Dr). Chelliah Elankumaran Vs The University of Jaffna and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Disciplinary inquiry, chapter XXII of the Establishment Code of the University Grants Commission and Higher Education Institutes, delay. Procedural irregularities. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-06-02 | CA/WRT/0373/2019 |
Prof. (Dr). Chelliah Elankumaran Vs The University of Jaffna and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Disciplinary inquiry, chapters X and XXII of the Establishment Code of the University Grants Commission and Higher Education Institutes, natural justice, futility, estoppel. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-05-30 | CA/WRT/0093/2024 |
Rev. Panwila Sri Soratha Thero and 3 others Vs Minister of Urban Development and Housing and Others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Suppression of material facts | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-05-29 | CA/HCC/0274/2023 |
Jesuthasan Elengeswaran Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon, B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | DNA Report, Circumstantial evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-05-29 | CA/CPA/0014/2024 |
The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Vs. Thotamuna Kankanamage Wasantha Kumara and Another
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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 | 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 | Download |
| 2025-05-29 | CA/WRT/0201/2013 |
Multiform Chemicals (Pvt) Ltd Vs The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue, Department of Inland Revenue and Others
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Hon. M. C. B. S. Morais J. | Grounds for certiorari, Tax concessions | Value Added Tax Act | Download |
| 2025-05-28 | CA/HCC/0111-0112/2017 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Illukpalla Gamage Karunanayake & Another
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Grave and Sudden Provocation | Section 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-05-27 | CA/WRIT/0337/2022 |
Walpola Kankanamalage Chandrasinghe Monaravila, Vs Piyaseeli Wickramasinghee Mathurata, Chairman of the Debt Conciliation Board, Gampaha. and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Writ does not lie on matters purely of a civil nature. | Debt Conciliation Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-05-27 | CA/RII/0061/2023 |
Nainangala Vidanelage Premasiri Gunawardhane Vs N. V. Jayasena and Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Restitutio-In-Integrum | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-05-23 | CA/WRT/0311/2020 |
Dr. Dilini Herath Samarakoon Vs Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital Board and Others
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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. | Download |
| 2025-05-23 | CA/WRT/0432/2024 |
Abdul Majeedu Amsudeen and another Vs Sri Lanka Ports Authority and Others.
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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 | Download |
| 2025-05-21 | CA/HCC/0187/2023 |
Samaratunga Arachchige Dona Dulanjali Anjalika Samaratunga Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-05-21 | CA/LTA/0018/2024 |
Fathima Sumaiya Naffeel Vs Mohammed Fazil Ameen Sadik
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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. | Download |
| 2025-05-21 | CA/RII/0004/2023 |
Sugath Dhananjaya Hemasingha Vs Payagala Vidana Arachchilage Nandalal Perera
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Section 328 of the Civil Procedure Code | The Rent Act and the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/HCC/0100/2024 |
Mihiriya Galla Pathiranage Gayan Indika Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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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 | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/WRT/0356/2020 |
Dinusha Mohanthi Wijethunga Vs Sunanda Kariyapperuma, The Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs and Others.
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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 | Download |
| 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
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Futility, Necessary Parties, Suppression of/ Failure to Disclose Material Facts | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/HCC/0060/2024 |
Vijayaraja Vijayakumar, Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Probability | Section 11 (b) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/HCC/0021/2020 |
Hewa Batagodage Jagatha Vs The Director General Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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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 | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/HCC/0276/2023 |
Sivanathan Premanath alias Nedumaran Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence, innocence of the accused, beyond a reasonable doubt, consistent with the guilt | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/RII/0054/2023 |
B.L. Weerawansha Appuhamy, and other Vs Gamage Rankirihami. and Another
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Restitutio-in-integrum | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/WRT/0438/2024 |
Roshan Damian Deen, President, Western Province Rugby football Union, and others Vs Harin Fernando, Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, and Others
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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. | Download |
| 2025-05-19 | CA/WRT/0336/2024 |
Mohamed Imtiyas Mohamed Nazvi and other Vs Kolonnawa Urban Council and Others
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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. | Download |
| 2025-05-16 | CA/WRT/0125/2024 |
Mahesh Corporation (Pvt) Ltd and others Vs Seylan Bank PLC and Others
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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 | Download |
| 2025-05-15 | CA/HCC/0185/2020 |
Vithanage Don Welson Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder – Circumstantial Evidence – The “last seen theory” principle | Sections 294 and 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-05-15 | CA/WRIT/0533/2023 |
Nikhil Trilokekar and 9 others Vs Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa J. | Recovery of Salaries and Statutory Dues from Defaulting Employer. | Wages Boards Ordinance No. 27 of 1941 (as amended), Industrial Disputes Act No. No. 43 of 1950 (as amended), Constitution 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-05-15 | CA/WRT/0728/2024 |
Patabandi Maddumage Tharuka Pushpa Kumara Vs Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Minister, Ministry of Education and Others
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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. | Download |
| 2025-05-15 | CA/HCC/0287/2014 |
Weerasinghe Arachilage Chandradasa alia Chandra (Deceased) and others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Judgment Writing. • Unlawful Assembly. • Dock Statement | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-05-15 | CA/RII/0032/2023 |
Siriwardana Mudalige Vineetha De Alwis Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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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 | Download |
| 2025-05-14 | CA/HCC/0108/2022 |
Dingiri Bandage Ranaweera Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder – Evidence – Witness’s evidence - Burden of proof | Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2025-05-09 | CA/WRT/0142/2015 |
Dr. K. C. P. Perera Vs. University of Colombo & Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | An element which is essential to the lawful exercise of powers is that it should be exercised by the authority to whom it is conferred, and by no one else. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-05-08 | CA/WRT/690/2024 |
Kandambige Wimal Kandambi Vs. Road Development Authority & Others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. (Acting P/CA) | Ultra Vires, Unreasonable Arbitrary decision, Natural Justice, Legitimate Expectations | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Writ Jurisdiction | Download |
| 2025-05-08 | CA/HCC/0155/2020 |
Suppan Ravichandran Vs Hon. Attorney General
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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 | Download |
| 2025-05-08 | CA/HCC/0201/2020 |
Raphael Jayaseelath Fernando. Vs Hon. Attorney General
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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 | Download |
| 2025-05-08 | CA/RII/0010/2024 |
Iranga Piyumal Kuruppu Vs. Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Dinusha Ruwani Rathnayaka & others
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Hon. M. C. B. S. Morais J. | Restitutio in Integrum | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/WRT/0230/2020 |
Prof. Emeritus W. M. M. P. Wijeratne Vs. Senior Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-04-30 | CA/RII/0011/2024 |
Sivagamie Verina Obeyesekere (Deceased) and others Vs James Peter Obeyesekera (Junior) and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-04-30 | CA/HCC/0108/2023 |
Kaunagoda Appuhamilage Anura Lanka Ratnasiri alias Manju Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Dying declaration , incriminating evidence. | Download | |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/PHC/0067/2024 |
Tharushi Sandamini de Silva Pulle Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Precautions | –Section 40(1) of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/WRT/234/2018 |
Priyantha Nilmini Manawadu and Others Vs The Land Reforms Commission and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Finality of a Judgement, Administrative Delay, Legal Duty of a Public Authority | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972 | Download |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/WRT/0306/2022 |
Umadevi Rajesegaram and others Vs. Minister of Land and 4 others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Undue delay/ laches Acquiring land for a public purpose | Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 as amended | Download |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/WRT/0820/2024 |
Oru Mix Asphalt Pvt Ltd Vs. CGIR andanother.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Instituting recovery proceedings for tax returns prior to the enactment of the IDA no. 24 of 2017 | Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 Inland Revenue Act, No. No. 24 of 2017 | Download |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/0480/2000F |
D.E. Jayasinghe Vs. A.M.K.P. Nona (Deceased) & others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-04-30 | CA/HCC/0098/2023 |
Disanayake Mudiyanselage Jayantha Bandara Vs Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder – Murderous Intention – Multiple Injuries- Circumstantial Evidence | Section 296 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-04-29 | CA/HCC/ 0039/2023 |
Sandanam Anthony Joseph Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | • Improbabilities in the prosecution case. • Defence Evidence. • Inward Journey. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-04-28 | CA/WRT/0194/2025 |
Bulathwalage Prasanna Ranaweera Vs Officer- in- Charge Financial Crime Investigation Unit, Criminal Investigation Department, And Others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Writ to prevent arrest, Writ is discretionary remedy, Writ is not entitled to relief on a matter of right. | Offenses against public property Act. No. 12 of 1982 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/HCC/0186/2023 |
Mohamed Rafaideen Mahomed Irfan Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Informant I Narcotics I Inconsistencies in witness testimonies I Witness testimony plays a crucial role in the judicial process; its reliability can be significantly undermined when contradictions arise I Discrepancies I Risk assessment conducted I The inconsistencies found in the testimonies are not materially significant to the prosecution’s case I Discrepancies which do not go to the root of the matter and assail the basic version of the witness cannot be given too much importance I | Section 54 A (b) and Section 54 A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/WRT/803/2024 |
Arachchikattuwa Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society Vs Wasantha Gunasekera, Co-operative Development Commissioner/Registrar, Department of Co-operative Development of the North-Western Province and 3 Others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa J. | co-operative society, by-laws, voters lists, elections, Executive Committee, General Assembly, authorized officer, Commissioner of Co-operative Development, uberrima fides, approbation and reprobation, necessary parties | Co- operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972 (as amended) Constitution 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/HCC/ 0119/2023 |
Wanigasekara Mudiyanselage Chamila Suranga Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Beyond reasonable doubt. | The Penal Code as amended | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/HCC/ 0351/2019 |
Vidanage Prasanna Indika Perera Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Improbabilities in the prosecution case. • Defence Evidence. • Inward Journey | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/WRT/0039/2025 |
Parana Palliya Guruge Roshan and another Vs. Gunasekera, Investigating Officer, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and 4 others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Writ jurisdiction against officers attached to CIABOC | Anti-Corruption Act, No. 09 of 2023 | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/HCC/0077/2018 |
Don Nuwan Priyantha Nanayakkara Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Appellant arrested with heroin mixed powdered substance in his possession I Information by an informant I Evidence I Clerical errors I The steps involved in the process of correcting proceedings I Discrepancy pertaining the weight of the powdered substance I Critical to address discrepancies thoroughly to maintain clarity, uphold credibility and to ensure just outcomes in legal proceedings I Presumptions and assumptions I Re-trial I Unconscionable lapse of time I | - Section 54 A (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. - Section 48 of the Judicature Act No.02 of 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/WRT/0309/2025 |
Sagara Kariyawasam, General Secretary, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, Vs Suranga Ambagahatenna Returning Officer for Kalawana, and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Schedule 7 to the constitution, there can be no amendments to the constitution. | Local Authorities Elections Ordinance No. 53 of 1946 (as amended). | Download |
| 2025-04-03 | CA/PHC/0074/2020 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Indika Pushpakumara Rathnayake, Vs 1 Wijesinghe Mudiyanselage Wijesiri, Ekamuthupura, and others
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Vehicle Confiscation – Evidence – Necessary precautionary measures taken by the registered owner of the vehicle to prevent the commission of the offence – Irrefutable evidence. | - Sections 20(1)(g) and section 40 of the Forest Ordinance No.30 of 1945 as amended. | Download |
| 2025-04-03 | CA/HCC/0311/2018 |
Jayasena Ekanayaka alias Austin Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Grave sexual abuse, uncorroborated evidence of witness, probability | Download | |
| 2025-04-03 | CA/HCC/0186/2024 |
Mohamed Nijabdeen Mohamed Rizwan Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Possession and trafficking of Heroin, mitigatory sentence | Section 54A (b) and (d) of the poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-04-03 | CA/RII/0081/2024 |
Hewage Pemalin Pemalatha Vs Ranepura Hewage Cyril
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Fraud | Download | |
| 2025-04-02 | CA/WRT/220/25 CA/WRT/294/25 CA/WRT/295/25 CA/WRT/284/25 CA/WRT/283/25 CA/WRT/301/25 CA/WRT/302/25 CA/WRT/254/25 CA/WRT/256/25 CA/WRT/257/25 CA/WRT/263/25 CA/WRT/264/25 CA/WRT/265/25 CA/WRT/262/25 CA/WRT/266/25 CA/WRT/250/25 CA/WRT/289/25 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Dayarathne, and others Vs S. L. R. Jayanbayeka Returning Officer, Anamaduwa Pradeshiya Sabha, Puttalam.
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Writ, Rejection of Nomination Papers, Certified copy of the birth certificate, Original Birth Certificate Sufficient, | Births and Deaths Registration Act No. 40 of 1975 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-04-01 | CA/HCC/0160 /2023 |
Fawool Hameed Muhuthar Vs. Hon. The Attorney general
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Mitigation | Section 13 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Section 364 (2) € of the penal Code) | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/HCC/0190/2024 |
Mapa Hamilage Sunil Premasiri Mapa Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave sexual abuse on a minor – Examination in Court taken place 12 years after the incident – Contradictions and omissions – Though the victim has not disclosed the exact date of the offences, it is apparent that the appellant has not been misled by such discrepancy – Guidelines when evaluating a dock statement. | Section 365 B (2)(b) of the Penal Code as amended by Act No.22 of 1995 and Act No. 29 of 1998. - Section 166 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/HCC/0155/2024 |
Maldeniye Gedera Ravindra Piyasena alias Ranuka Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Beyond reasonable doubt, Implication, shifting burden of proof and DNA. | The Penal Code as amended. | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/HCC/0147/2020 |
Abdul Hameed Mohamed Niyaz Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Appellant arrested with heroin mixed powdered substance in his possession along with money I Inward journey of the productions I Failure by the prosecution to produce before Court the Sri Lanka Police property receipt and the suspect property receipt | Section 54 A (b) and (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/HCC/0195/2019 |
Seyed Ibrahim Mohomed Uvais Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Arrest of the appellant I Information by an informant I The identity of an informant has to be concealed at all times I Unusual conduct of the police officers (the prosecution witnesses) I Testimony not creditworthy I Evidence I Evaluation of evidence I Re-trial I Unconscionable lapse of time | Section 54 A (b) and (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/RII/0051/2023 |
Beligahamullage Peiris Irosh Kavinda, Galhena Road Vs Nakandalage Don Sureka Srimali and others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Due diligence before submitting the documents to the court, Right to a fair hearing | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/WRT/0252/2021 |
Kande Lekamlage Anushika Madushani Ariyadasa, Vs. The Commander, Sri Lankan Air Force, and 4 others
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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 | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/RII/0020/2024 |
Warnakulasuriya Miriam Dilkushi Fernando, Vs Arsakulasuriya Rajakaruna Rosemary Winifreida Seneviratne and other
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe J | Right of way, Servitudes, Prescription | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/RII/0008/2024 |
Citihealth Imports (Pvt) Ltd and others Vs Drools Pet Food Private Ltd and others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Sequential test for interim injunction, | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/WRT/0033/2020 |
MSH Packaging Industries (Private) Limited and Others Vs. Anuradha Weerakoon and Others
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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. | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/WRT/0611/2010 & CA/WRT/0612/2010 |
Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited Vs W.A. Chandradasa, Addl. Director- General of Customs, Department of Customs, and Others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Classification of HS Codes | Customs Ordinance, Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/HCC/94-99/2022 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Abeyrathna Weerasekara Patabandige Lal Chandra alias Yuggaya Lal and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Common object, unlawful assembly, contradiction | Section 320 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/WRT/0359/2020 |
Dr. Chandana Kasturi Arachchi Vs. University of Colombo and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Fair inquiry, Alternative remedy in writ applications, procedural fairness and Bias, Termination of employment on disciplinary conduct. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/HCC/0436/2019 |
Ayagama Thennegedara Martin Alias Silva Vs. Hon. Attorney-General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence | Section 8(2) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/HCC/0081/2021 |
Dilwella Vidana Kankanamlage Chamila Priyanga. Vs Hon. Attorney General
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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 | Download |
| 2025-03-26 | CA/HCC/72-73/2020 |
Kaluduru Wisaka Thabrew, and other Vs Hon. Attorney General
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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. | Download |
| 2025-03-25 | CA/WRIT/0292/2013 |
Rank Entertainment Holdings (Pvt) Limited Vs Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Supply of Services, Taxable activity, Wagering contracts, Registered person, uberrima fides. | Value Added Tax Act. | Download |
| 2025-03-24 | CA/HCC/0170/2024 |
Karanayakage Ranjith Vijitha Kumara alias Godelle Wasantha Vs Hon. Attorney General
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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. | Download |
| 2025-03-21 | CA/WRT/0013/2024 |
Commodore (Marines) P.A. Sanath K. Pitigala Vs Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy and 7 others.
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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. | Download |
| 2025-03-20 | CA/HCC/0162/2024 |
Elibichchiya Raalalaage Manuka Sampath Gnanasiri Vs Hon. Attorney General.
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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 | Download |
| 2025-03-20 | CA/WRT/0538/2011 |
Commander(S) R.G.A.A. Weerasinghe Vs. Commodore K.R. Senadheera and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Court Martial, Dismissal without grace, Credibility of witness, Accomplice Evidence | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Navy Act | Download |
| 2025-03-20 | CA/HCC/0043/2021 |
Ihala Gedera Hewage Lionel Thilakarathne Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Material witnesses. • Contradiction and probability. | The Penal Code as amended. | Download |
| 2025-03-17 | CA/HCC/0320/2018 |
Majeed Thajudeen Mohmad Fahim. Vs Hon. Attorney General.
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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. | Download |
| 2025-03-12 | CA/HCC/0169/2020 |
Kurudukarage Lalitha Padmini Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Last seen theory • Ellenborough principle • Common intention. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-03-11 | CA/HCC/0061-0062/2019 |
Kukul Korala Gamage Gamini Premakumara. Vs. Senanayakage Sarath Kumara
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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. | Download |
| 2025-03-07 | CA/HCC/0093/2020 |
Noor Mohamed Niyas Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sudden fight. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-03-07 | CA/WRT/0114/2025 |
Express Environmental Services (Pvt) Ltd, Vs K. T. A. R. C. K. Kasturirathne Chairman, Department procurement Committee 01 Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, and others
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Hon.M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Issuance of an interim order | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-07 | CA/WRIT/0162/2024 |
Mohammad Nadeen Basik, Vs Officer in Charge Police Narcotic Bureau, and others
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Hon.M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 as amended, The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 as amended. | Download |
| 2025-03-07 | CA/WRT/0775/2024 |
Siyambalagaha Gedara Seyed Mohamed Mohamed Rashad, Hathamunagala Estate, Vs Land Reform Commission, and others
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Hon.M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. (Act. P/CA) | Extension of the stay order, Presumption that official and legal Acts are regularly and correctly performed | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-06 | CA/HCC/0260-0269/2018 |
Liyanapathiranage Ariyadasa alias Gadin Bale And others Vs Hon. Attorney General
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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 | Download |
| 2025-03-06 | CA/HCC/0445/2019 |
Thimbiripolage Nalin Pieris Vs Hon. Attorney General
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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. | Download |
| 2025-03-06 | CA/RTI/0004/2022 |
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka Vs Lionel Dissanayake And others
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Hon.M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Failure to adhere to the mandatory timelines, Interpretation of Statutes | Section 34 of the Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016 read together with Article 136 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-03-05 | CA/HCC/0070/2023 |
Palamura Hewage Harishchandra Kumarasinghe Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Sudden fight, premeditation, intention | Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-03-05 | CA/RII/0007/2024 |
Erangika Patuwatha Withana and others Vs Kuda Widana Nimmuli Ramya De Silva
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Fix ex-parte | Civil Procedure Code, sections 86 (2) and 86 (2A) | Download |
| 2025-03-04 | CA/WRT/0438/2019 |
Dunston Rajapaksha Alpitiya Vs D.M. Sudarshana Disanayaka Divisional Secretary, and Others
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Hon.Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Suppression of material facts | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-04 | CA/RII/0001/2024 |
Senanayake Mudiyanselage Thusitha Upul Kumara Senanayake vs Disanayake Arachchilage Gnanawathie
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Dismissal, Non prosecution | Section 70A (1) of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1997 | Download |
| 2025-03-03 | CA/CPA/0062/2022 |
W.M.R. Adikari, Secretary to the Ministry of Justice & Prison Reforms Vs. Hakkini Gihan Indu Kumara de Silva
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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. | Download |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/WRT/206/2018 |
J. K. P.Malani Vs W. M. M. B. Weerasekara Commissioner General of Agrarian Development, and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-02-28 | CA/HCC/0028/2021 |
Galgodage Sarath Wijesiri Vs. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | probability, credibility, contradiction | Download | |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/HCC/0128/2024 |
Kurugamage Lalith Priyadarshana alias Chaminda Vs. Hon. Attorney-General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Aggravating factors, mitigatory factor. Starting point | Download | |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/HCC/0231/2017 |
Dilshan Wandyl Vs Hon. Attorney General
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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 | Download |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/TAX/0017/2022 |
Kahawatta Plantations PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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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) | Download |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/WRT/0004/25 |
Thankarajah Senthilnathan Vs. W. A. D. P. Pathmakumar, Officer-in-Charge, Police Station Thirukkovil and 5 others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J | Uberrima fides | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/WRT/0192/2017 |
Maxies Company (Private) Limited Vs The Commissioner General of Agrarian Development and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Facts in dispute, jurisdiction of Court, writ of mandamus and paddy land | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2025-02-27 | CA/HCC/0056/2024 |
Yatiwala Withanalage Samson Micheal Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney-General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Aggravating factors, mitigatory factor. Starting point | Download | |
| 2025-02-27 | CA/RII/0061/2024 |
Katagodage Dona Vijitha Mallika Vs Buddini Chintha Wickrama Surendra
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Recovery of Possession of Premises Given on Lease Act No. 1 of 2023 | Download | |
| 2025-02-25 | CA/CPA/0116/2024 |
John Sebastian Anthony Thawaraja Reagan Vs Hon. Attorney General
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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) | Download |
| 2025-02-25 | CA/HCC/0156/2023 |
Munusaami David Vs.
Hon. Attorney General,
Attorney General’s Department,
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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. | Download |
| 2025-02-20 | CA/WRT/0239/2021 |
Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Upul Sanath Kumara Bandara and other Vs Pradeshiya Sabha, Millaela, Morawaka and 02 others.
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Suppression of material fact. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-02-17 | CA/WRT/ 227/2018 |
Azra Jafferjee and others Vs Colombo Municipal Council and others
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Hon.Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-02-14 | CA/WRT/315/2018 |
Nagananda Kodituwakku Vs Director General of Customs Customs House and others
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Hon.Dhammika Ganepola, J | Download | ||
| 2025-02-14 | CA/WRT/0414/2020 |
Pragathi Bank Employees Union and Others Vs Peoples Bank and Others
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Hon.Damith Thotawatte, J. | Disputed or doubtful facts, laches, writ of mandamus and public (statutory) duty | Download | |
| 2025-02-07 | CA/WRT/0146/2018 |
Forest Glen Hotel and Spa (Pvt) Ltd and Others Vs Secretary, Ministry of Land and Parliament Reforms and Others
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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 | Download |
| 2025-02-06 | CA/RII 0062/2024 |
Sammu Arachchige Nilani Keerthika Edirisinghe vs Nugadeniya Arachchige Bhathiya
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Injunction | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2025-02-06 | CA/RII/0040/2024 |
DissanayakeMudiyanselagePriyanthaDhananjayaDissanayake Vs. People’s Leasing and Finance PLC
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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 | Download |
| 2025-02-06 | CA/WRT/0575/2023 |
Dr. Gamage Rangana Sandakelum Vs Sri Lanka Medical Council and Others
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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. | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/WRT/0130/2020 |
M. M. N. Manchanayake Vs National Police Commission and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | National Police Commission | Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act, Police Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/PHC/0010/2018 |
Francis Don Turin Perera Vs John Balasundaram Pulle and Others
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Hon. M. C. B. S. Morais J | Breach of peace or likelihood of breach of peace, comparison of Section 66(1)(a) & 66(1)(b) | Section 66(1)(b) of Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/WRT/0535/2023 |
Kumara Sirimal Punchihewa Vs. The Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs, and Constitutional Reforms and Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Want of necessary parties Petitioner seeking the same relief in a pervious Writ Application, Delay | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/WRT/0243/2017 |
Wanninayaka Mudiyanselage Dhanapala and Others Vs Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs and Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Facts in dispute, Writ of Mandamus | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/WRT/0725/24 |
Wickrama ArachchiAthukoralageAsanthaUdayakara Vs.Inspector General of Police and 8 others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Writ to quash a B-report, non summary proceedings/ Attorney General’s discretion to indict Necessary parties | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/WRT/0056/2024 |
The Ark Universal (Private) Limited
No. 405, Colombo Road, Pepiliyana,
Boralesgamuwa
VS
The Divisional Secretary,
The
Divisional
Marintimepattu,
Mullaitivu.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Quit notice under the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act Legitimate Expectation Locus Standi Necessary Parties | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 07 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-01-29 | CA/HCC/0014/2023 |
Pathirana Mudiyanselage Medhagedara Navarathna Banda Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Corroboration, Credibility of a witness | Offensive Weapons Act No. 18 of 1966. | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0379/2023 |
Ananda Senarathna Bandara Jayasundara Vs. Secretary
Ministry of Justice, Prison affairs and
Constitutional Reforms
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Necessity of quorum | Sections 19(2) and 19(aa) (1) (2) of the Debt Conciliation Board | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0113/2024 |
Kalutota Financial Services (Private) Limited Vs Parakramasinghe Nishanthi Udayanganee and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Alternative remedy, continuous possession | Debt Conciliation Board | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0300/2023 |
R.B. Sarath Kumarasiri Vs Harin Fernando The Minister of Lands The Ministry of Lands and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Intention, Nomination | Section 11 of the State Lands Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0330/2023 |
Sri Lanka State Trading (General Corporation Limited Vs V.V. Hettiarachchi Secretary Tax Appeals Commission and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Availability of Alternative Remedies | Section 11 (2) of the Tax Appeals Rules 2012 | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0113/2024 |
Kalutota Financial Services (Private) Limited Vs Parakramasinghe Nishanthi Udayanganee and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Necessity of Quorum | Sections 19(2) and 19(aa) (1) (2) of the Debt Conciliation Board | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0497/2023 |
Hetti Pathirannehelage Asoka Gunawardene and other Vs Bank of Ceylon and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Exceeding 5 million | Section 25 of the Bank of Ceylon Act, Section 5A of the Recovery of Loans by Banks Act | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0620/2023 |
Withana Pathirannehelge Nishanhai Pathirana and other Vs Hatton National Bank PLC HNB Towers and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Recovery of Loans by Bank | Section 4 and 10 of the Recovery of Loans by Bank (Special Provisions) Act No.4 of 1990. | Download |
| 2025-01-23 | CA/RII/0017/2020 |
Katukurunda Hewa Managae Sajith Prasanna vs Thalpe Ahangamage Darshani Dammika
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Settlement | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-01-23 | CA/RII/0027/2022 |
B.M. Tudor Nishantha Vs. Wickrama Arachchilage Leelanath Wickrama Arachchi and Others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Land Reform Commission, leased land, exceptional circumstances, Act No. 07 of 1979 | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-22 | CA/REV/0001/2024 |
Thambaiah Palanivelu Parameswaram Vs Murugaiya Selvanayagam
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Hon. M.T. Mohamed Laffar, J | Interfering with the peaceful possession and management of the premises | Article 138 of the Constitution of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-21 | CA/WRT/0841/2024 |
Mohomed Pradeep Carder and Others Vs The Colombo Municipal Council and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Delay, Writ is a discretionary remedy | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-20 | CA/WRT/0551/2021 |
Munasinghe Arachchilage Nansihamy and Another Vs Pradeshiya Sabha, Polonnaruwa and 08 Others
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| 2025-01-17 | CA/LTA/0016/2024 |
Ahamed Mubarak Ali Mohamed Azran Vs Fathima Nusrath Fareez
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Muslim Marriage & Divorce | Section 62(1) of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act No. 13 of 1951 | Download |
| 2025-01-16 | CA/WRT/0075/2017 |
The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka Vs Colombo Municipal Council And Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Total takings, Hotels, lodging houses, annual value, Ceylon Tourist Board | Municipal Councils Ordinance, Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005, Tourist Development Act No. 14 of 1968 | Download |
| 2024-03-01 | CA/PHC/065/2012 |
WanigapuraGamageWolvinKeerthilatha Vs WanninayakaMudiyanselageChandanaKumara Wanninayaka
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Revisionary Jurisdiction –Unauthorized Possession - Quit Notice - Competent Authority - Show Cause - Order of ejectment - Scope of an inquiry - Valid Permit - Writ of certiorari | The ConstitutionArticle 154P State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979Sections 3, 5, 6, 9 | Download |
| 2024-02-29 | CA/HCC/0205/2017 |
Munasinghe Arachchige Muditha
Dinesh Guna Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J | Equality Before the, Writ of Mandamus, Ultra Vires, Irrationality, Minority Rights, Convention on the Rights of the Child | Article 12(1)(2), 16, 140, 167 168(1), 27(2)(h) of the Constitution Ministry of Education Circular No. 22/2017 | Download |
| 2024-02-20 | CA/WRT/0259/2022 |
R. W. W. U. D. A. Sampayo Vs. H. M. T. N. Upuldeniya
Commissioner General of Prisons and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Constitutional Ouster Clause, Judicial Review, Writ of Mandamus, Mandatory Order, Interdiction of Public Officer ,Disciplinary Proceedings | Article 61A, 55(3), (5), (9) & 140 of the Constitution, Establishments Code Volume II, Chapter XLVIII | Download |
| 2024-01-31 | CA/WRT/789/2023 |
Earth Tech Engineering (Private) Limited and other Vs People’s Bank and others
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| 2024-01-31 | CA/WRT/170/2022 |
R. R. Chaminda R. Samaradiwakara Vs Shashikala Senadhira and Others
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Hon.Dhammika Ganepola, J | Establishment of residency, documentary proof, physical inspection, legitimate expectation | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-01-31 | CA/HCC/439/2019 |
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Vs. Chethiya Hasith Munasinghe
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Hon.B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Bribery, inducement, reward, commission public servant insurance solicitation, premium of insurance Chandra Ekanayake, J in Padmatilake (Sgt) V. Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery/Corruption 2009 2 SLR Page 151, Rodrigo J in James Silva V The Republic of Sri Lanka (1980) 2SLR Page 167 citing Jayasena V the Queen 72 NLR Page 313, | Section 19 (b) of the Bribery Act. Section 19 (c) of the Bribery Act | Download |
| 2024-01-31 | CA/HCC/ 0184/2017 |
Harold Rex Jansen Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Ingredients of the Charge, Inconsistence and Contradictory Evidence, Video Recording Evidence. Independent Corroboration, Hearsay Evidence | The Penal Code as amended | Download |
| 2024-01-31 | CA/CPA/132/2023 |
H. H. Rupika Sanjeewani Dharmadasa Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Revisionary Jurisdiction – Remand - Grave sexual abuse on a minor - Reasonable cause for a remand – Grant of bail - Refusal of bail - Cancellation of an existing bail order - Sufficient exceptional circumstances | The Constitution Article 138 Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 1995 and 16 of 2006 Section 365B (2) (b) Code of Criminal Procedure Act Section 263 Bail Act No. 30 of 1997 Sections 2, 14, 27 | Download |
| 2024-01-31 | CA/WRT/123/2020 |
Galappththige Muditha Prasanna De Silva Vs Commissioner General of Title Settlement and Four Others
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Hon.S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Section 3(2), 5(1)(a), 29, 64 of the Land Reform Law, agricultural land owned in excess of the ceiling, settlement order, alternative remedy, material facts in dispute, laches. | Land Reform Law, No. 1 of 1972, Land Settlement Ordinance, No. 31 of 1931 and The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2024-01-31 | CA/WRT/80/2018 |
Selvanayagam Gnanasegaran Vs M. Abeygunasekara Principal, Kandy Girls High School And other
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Hon.D.N. Samarakoon, J | The refusal of the admission of a child of Methodist Denomination to Girls’ High School of Kandy - The origin of what came to be known as “Assisted Schools” and the circumstances under which they vested in the state (then the Crown) in 1961 – the Wesleyan Methodist Mission – the two Acts of 1960 and 1961 – force; counter force and prudence -religious ratios –– A Sacred Agreement in Perpetuity – Articles 16, 167, 168 of the Constitution 1978 – the application of religious ratios – the lackadaisical attitude of some to implement religious ratios provisions – confusion created by what could be a surreptitious suppression or ignorance – a transgression of the principle of the rule of law – judicial review | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-01-31 | CA/WRT/201/2021 |
Singer Sri Lanka PLC Vs The Commissioner General of Labor and 04 others
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Recovery of a loan granted from the money lying in a Private Provident Fund as EPF funds. -Can there be a true loan transaction without a consideration being passed. -Prohibition of oral evidence to contradict the contents of a written document. | Article 140 of the Constitution. -Section 27(1), (2) of the EPF Act. -Section 91, 92 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-01-30 | CA/ WRT/087/2022 |
Dr. N. V. Jayatilake and Another Vs Colombo Municipal Council and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Street Line Certificate, facts are in dispute, pedestrian movement, Condominium Plan | Housing and Town Improvement Ordinance, No.19 of 1915, Urban Development Authority Law, Apartment Law, Municipality Ordinance No. 07 of 1887. | Download |
| 2024-01-30 | CA/PHC/066/2012 |
HerathMudiyanselageKarunaratna Vs WanninayakaMudiyanselageChandanaKumara Wanninayaka
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Revisionary Jurisdiction – Unauthorized Possession - Quit Notice - Competent Authority - Show Cause - Order of ejectment - Scope of an inquiry - Valid Permit - Writ of certiorari | The Constitution Article 154P State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 Sections 3, 5, 6, 9 | Download |
| 2024-01-30 | CA/WRT/138/2020 |
Dr. Rasantha Sanjeeva Abeywickrama Vs Postgraduate Institute of Medicine
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus, Natural Justice, Preliminary Inquiry, General Regulations and Guidelines for Trainees 2018, Clause 10 of PGIM Handbook and Prospectus 1992, Applicability of Revised Regulations | Article 140, 14(1)(g), & 12(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2024-01-29 | CA/WRT/541/2023 |
Weerawarna Kurukulasooriya Boosa Baduge Tanura Lakmal Weerawarna and Another Vs National Gem and Jewellery Authority and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J | gemming license, co-ownership, rajakari panguwa, dewalagam land, statutory determination | National Gem and Jewellery Authority Act No. 50 of 1993, Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972, Regulations under the National Gem and Jewellery Authority Act No. 50 of 1993 | Download |
| 2024-01-29 | CA/HCC/196/2017 |
Mohamad Lebbe Mohamad Zakaria and others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J | Eye witness, Common murderous intention, Test of credibility and probability, Burden of proof and evaluation of evidence, Dock statement | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2024-01-29 | CA/WRT/471/2019 |
K. G. I. N. Deshapriya Vs Justice N. E. Dissanayake, Chairman Administrative Appeals Tribunal and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar J | Public Service Commission- Promotion- Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Service- Administrative Appeals Tribunal | Rule 186 of the Public Service Commission Procedural Rules | Download |
| 2024-01-24 | CA/CPA/064/2023 |
Director General for the Prevention ofBribery and Corruption, Commission to Investigate Allegations ofBribery or Corruption Vs Maldeniya Don Upali Gunaratn ePerera and others
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Criminal Procedure, Revision, Article 138, Bribery and Corruption, Electronic Evidence, Audio &Video Recordings, Best Evidence Rule, Admissibility of Evidence, Weight of Evidence, Voice Identification, Expert Evidence, Revisionary Jurisdiction. | Article 138 & 138(1) Proviso of the Constitution, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Evidence (Special Provisions) Act No. 14 of 1995 (Section 4,7,12), Penal Code (Section 113A), Bribery Act, Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2024-01-24 | CA/WRT/511/2019 |
Foundation for Environment, Climate & Technology Vs The Commissioner of Labour & others
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M. T. Mohammed Laffar J. | EPF – Non profit charitable organization- liable to be registered as an employer to pay EPF | Employees\' Provident Fund (EPF) Act No. 15 of 1958 Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2024-01-24 | CA/WRT/611/2023 |
K. A. Priyanthi Mangalika Vs Divisional Secretariat, Kegalle & others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar J. | Identification of subject matter | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2024-01-24 | CA/HCC/384/2018 |
Mahawage Calistus Perera alias Jude Vs The Hon.Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Murder – Cut Injuries - Dock Statement - Beyond reasonable doubt– Sole Eyewitness - Test of cross-examination - Right of private defence - Grave and sudden provocation - Sudden Fight - Intention and knowledge of causing death – Motive - Demeanour and deportment of the witnesses | Penal Code Sections 294, 296, 297 Evidence Ordinance Sections27, 33 | Download |
| 2024-01-24 | CA/TAX/019/2015 |
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs Osprey Clothing (Private) Limited.
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J | Supplementary Agreement, Primary Agreement, Novation, Enhancement of Business, Tax Exemption, Board of Investment of Sri Lanka. | Tax Appeals Commission Act No 23 of 2011, Board of Investment of Sri Lanka Law. | Download |
| 2024-01-24 | CA/WRT/345/2021 |
Madulsima Plantations PLC Vs B.K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Commissioner General of Labour and 2 Others
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Hon S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Payment of gratuity, Section 5(1) and 20 of the Payments of Gratuity Act, Fixed Term Contract of employment, uninterrupted service, compulsory retirement age, natural justice, illegal, irrational, unreasonable, arbitrary, ultra vires. | Payments of Gratuity Act, No. 12 of 1983, The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2024-01-23 | CA/HCC/002/2021 |
Weerappulige Upul Wijesinghe Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Kidnapping of a minor - Grave Sexual Abuse –Probability Factor – Indictment – Photographic Memory– Corroboration | Penal Code amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995, 29 of 1998, 16 of 2006 Sections 354, 365B (2)(b) | Download |
| 2024-01-23 | CA/WRT/505/2021 |
Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Heen Manike and Another Vs Moratuwa Municipal Council and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Section 73(1) and 77 of the Municipal Council Ordinance, what is meant by words “it shall be lawful”, futile Application, alternative remedy. | Municipal Council Ordinance No. 29 of 1947, The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2024-01-22 | CA/HCC/036/2022 |
Warnakulasuriya Jayantha Lesly Kumar Fernando Vs The Hon. Attorney General’s Department
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Possession and trafficking of drugs – Light Conditions Identities of the accused - Weight Difference – Single Witness - Beyond reasonable doubt – Sufficient Proof – Time of the arrest – Hearsay Evidence | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance amended by Amendment Act No.13 of 1984 Code of Criminal Procedure Act Section 241 Evidence OrdinanceSections 134, 159(2) | Download |
| 2024-01-19 | CA/HCC/179/2015 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs. Nijabdeen Nazeer
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M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Murder, Defense of alibi-Identification-Turnbull Principle- Misdirection on burden of proof-presumption of innocence- consistency and accuracy of the testimonies- contradictions between the testimony of the eyewitness and the expert’s opinions. | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2024-01-19 | CA/WRT/464/2021 |
China Harbour Engineering Company (Lanka) Limited Vs B. K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Termination of employment on disciplinary grounds, Constructive termination, Intention to take disciplinary actions | ermination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No. 45 of 1971. | Download |
| 2024-01-19 | CA/HCC/172-173/2022 |
Hangamuwa Nekethige Duminda and another Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sudden Fight, Sudden Provocation, Cumulative Provocation. | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2024-01-19 | CA/WRT/0577/2023 |
Aitken Spence PLC and Another Vs Land Reform Commission and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Issuance of notices on Respondents, reliefs not specifically pleaded, laches, alternative remedy. | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2024-01-18 | CA/PHC/APN/0111/2017 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs Hettiarachchige Chandrawathi
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Revisionary Jurisdiction –Due Procedure - Questions of mixed law and fact- dying declaration - murder - burn injuries Attendant Circumstances – Beyond reasonable doubt | The Constitution Article 138 Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 Section 15 Penal Code Section 296 Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2024-01-18 | CA/LTA/0005/2023 |
Ahamed Jaleel Farmila Begum Vs. Mohamed Ameen Mohamed Naseemand
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M. T. Mohammed Laffar J. | Maintenance - Quazi | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act of No.13 of 1951. | Download |
| 2024-01-18 | CA/WRT/0451/2020 |
Karunakalage Sanumi Tarinya De Silva Vs Prof. G.L. Peiris, Hon. Minister of Education and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Preliminary objections, maintainability of the Writ Application, G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, District Merit Quota basis. | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2024-01-18 | CA/RII/0003/2017 |
Vaithyalingam Rajarajeswari, Vs Sathasivam Pushparajah and other
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon | Restitutio in Integrum, Revision, Article 138, Judgment Obtained by, Ratification, Estoppel, Possession, Primary Courts\' Procedure Act – Section 66; Delay and Laches, Restoration of Status Quo Ante, Fraud Vitiates Judicial Acts, Writ of Execution. | Article 138 of the Constitution, Primary Courts\' Procedure Act (Section 66), Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2024-01-17 | CA/WRT/0139/2021 |
Ajith Siyambalapitiya and another Vs Hon. Minister of Sports and Others.
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Sri Lanka Cricket, Rules, Suspension of Rules, laches, acquiescence, statutory flavour, giving due effect to the provisions of the statute | Sports Law No.25 of 1973 | Download |
| 2024-01-17 | CA/PHC/0038/2017 |
Warnakulasuriya Patabendige Nelson Vs Officer in Charge, Police Station, Tangalle and other
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Revisionary Jurisdiction – Confiscation of the vehicle–Illegal transportation of timber without a valid permit - Show Cause - Necessary Instructions - Cross-Examination – Contradictions in the evidence - Reasonable Steps –Objections - Maintainability of the charge - Exceptional Circumstances - Due Precautions – Balance of probability- Knowledge | The Constitution Article 154P Forest Act Section 40 read with Section 25(2) Judicature Act Section 48 | Download |
| 2024-01-17 | CA/HCC/0161/2018 |
Ranjith Wijesuriyage Pradeep Janaka Kumara Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Identification of the Appellant | Penal Code | Download |
| 2024-01-17 | CA/HCC/0368-0372/2018 |
Pothuwila Kankanamlage Dulip Prabath alias Chaminda Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Section 53 of the Penal Code, Dock Statement, Fair Trial, Unlawful Assembly, Motive. | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2024-01-17 | CA/LTA/0001/2020 |
Fathima Hasna Vs Mohamed Yoosuf Ali Akram
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar J. | maintenance, futility, Quazi | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act of No.13 of 1951. | Download |
| 2024-01-17 | CA/WRT/0467/2021 |
Dr. S.W.M.N.P. Karunarathna Vs Rajarata University of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Marks awarded at an interview, academic issues are outside the Writ jurisdiction | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2024-01-16 | CA/HCC/0282/2017 |
Vithana Weerasinghe ArachchilageLalith Premakumara and other Vs The Hon.Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Abduction – Gang Rape - Omissions and contradictions – Photographic Memory – Corroboration – Circumstantial Evidence–Cross-Examination - Cogent and trustworthy evidence | Penal CodeSection357 read with Section 32 Penal Code amended by Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995Section364(2) Code of Criminal Procedure Act Section420 | Download |
| 2024-01-16 | CA/LTA/0010/2022 |
Mohamed Sulthan Mohamed Malik Vs Meera Saahib Siththi Baduriva
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar J. | Idda maintenance | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act of No.13 of 1951. | Download |
| 2023-04-04 | CA/WRT/172/2017 |
Umesh Ganganath Ranawaka and others Vs. D.K.R.Swarna,
Director General and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J. | qualifications for promotions, scheme of recruitment, legal right and the legitimate expectation | Road Development Authority Act No. 73 of 1981 | Download |
| 2022-01-28 | CA 488/2017 |
Hon. Attorney General vs. Nawalage Lasantha Senanayake
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam J | Possession, Trafficking, Sentencing | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-01-27 | CA/WRT/0434/2019 |
Karunatilleka Jayasundera Wickremasekera Rajapaksa Wahalanayaka Nisi Mudiyanselage Mahen Susantha Madugalle vs. Land Reform Commission and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Quit Notice, Statutory Lease, Unlawful Possession, Statutory Determination | Land Reform Law, No. 01 of 1972, State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act, Land Surveys Ordinance, No. 4 of 1866 | Download |
| 2022-01-27 | CA/WRIT/0556/2021 |
Management Service Officers’
Association of Sri Lanka Overseas
Missions and others vs. Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Competitive Examination, Public Service Commission, Eligibility Criteria | The Constitution | Download |
| 2022-01-27 | CA/HCC/0005/19 |
Mahage Sampath Fernando alias
Champika vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Abetment, Conspiracy, Reasonable Doubt, Circumstantial Evidence | Evidence Ordinance, Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-01-26 | CA / WRIT / 31/2019 |
Hayleys Consumer Products Ltd vs. Director General of Customs
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Harmonized System (HS) code, Customs Classification, Commodity Classification | Download | |
| 2022-01-24 | CA/HCC/0268/2019 |
W M Aruna Shantha Mendis vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Attempted Murder, Dying Declarations, Child Witness | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-01-20 | CA/HCC/0375/2019 |
Prangige Jayasiri Peiris vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Grievous Hurt, Intention and Knowledge, Credibility of Evidence | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-01-19 | CA/HCC/23/18 |
Karunarathne Mudiyanselage Samantha Priyalal
alias Lal Mama alias Marasinghe Mudiyanselage
Saman Pushpakumara
vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Concurrent Sentences | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2022-01-13 | CA/HCC/271/18 |
Bamunusinghe Arachchilage Rohitha
Sanath Ananda vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Rape, Omissions in evidence, Credibility of the victim, Delay in witness evidence | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2022-01-12 | CA/HCC/0184/2019 |
Seyyadu Najibudeen Moulana V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Hurt, Murder, Mischief, Provocation, Evidence Ordinance | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-01-11 | CA/WRT/0184/2019 |
M. G. Bandula Bandara Vs. E. P. T. K. Ekanayake and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Sri Lanka Teachers Service, Compulsory Retirement, Leave Entitlement, Legitimate Expectation | Establishment Code | Download |
| 2021-03-03 | CA/PHC/08/21 |
Ranjith Paul Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. MENAKA WIJESUNDERA J. | Exceptional circumstances, Vehicle confiscation, Registered owner, Motor Traffic Act definition | Section 364 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 16 of the Motor Traffic Act, Animals Act | Download |
| 2021-02-25 | CA/RI/05/2018 |
Punchinona Habakkalahewa and another Vs. Udugama Koralalage Dayasena and another
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J. | Revision, Restitutio integrum, Partition action, Final survey, Encroachment, Interlocutory decree, Laches Miscarriage of justice Pedigree dispute | Article 138, 145 of the Constitution, Section 839 of the Civil Procedure Code, Section 114-F of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-02-25 | CA/HCC/264/2016 |
Ponnamperumage Ananda Sarath Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne,J. | Murder, Unlawful assembly Identification parade Circumstantial evidence Benefit of doubt | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 140 of the Penal Code, Section 146 of the Penal Code , Section 32 of the Penal Code, Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-02-25 | CA/RI/O9/18 |
Anthiya Neeladevi Vs. Safar Shiraz jeevunjee and another
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Hon. D. N. Samarakoon, J | Revision, Consent order, Prepayment of costs, Default judgment, Restitutio in integrum | Section 91A of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2021-02-25 | CA/PHC/150/2015 |
Dinamithra Gedara Upali Jayakoddy Vs. W.M.P.K. Weerasekara,
Page 1 of 13
Commissioner of Cooperative
Development and Registrar (Central
Province) and another
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Arbitrator’s award, Appeal deposit, Ultra vires / Intra vires, Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Judicial Review, Ratio Decidendi, Obiter Dicta, Rule making power of the Minister | Section 58 (2) (b), 58 (3), 61 (1), 61 (2) (y), 72 (2), of Co-operative Societies Law No. 05 of 1972, Rule 49 (xii) (a) and (b) of the Co-operative Rules 1973 | Download |
| 2021-02-24 | CA/BAL/23/2020 |
Ranawaka Arachchilage Chandani Sudarshi Perera Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Police Station
Kiribathgoda and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail application, Exceptional circumstances, Witness protection, Bail conditions | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act, No. 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2021-02-24 | CA/BAL/22/2020 |
Mathakadeera ArachchigeIrawathie Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Police Station
Kiribathgoda and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail, Exceptional circumstances, Victim and witness protection , Bail conditions | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crimes and Witnesses Act No 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2021-02-24 | CA/05/2017 |
Wehigala Kumbure Gedara Vijitha Senadheera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Rape, Mental retardation victim, Penetration in rape, Medical evidence, Sentencing reduction | Section 364(2)(f) of the Penal Code, Section 308 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-02-24 | CA/PHC/0015/20 |
Rakvanage Dilip Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General and another
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Hon. MENAKA WIJESUNDERA J. | Revision, Bail, Exceptional circumstances, Heroin possession, Remand custody | Section 83 of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Section 14 of the Bail Act No. 30 of 1997 | Download |
| 2021-02-23 | CA/PHC/0010/2020 |
M. Shelton Jayaweera Vs. Manchanayakage Kalum Nishantha and 9 others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Lack of interest | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-23 | CA/BAL/32/2020 |
Molligoda Liyanage Shanaka Molligoda Vs. Officer In Charge
Police Station
Kalawana and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail, Threatening, Assault, Remand, Compoundable Offences, Exceptional Circumstances, Bail Conditions, Interference, Witness Protection, Pending Cases, Election Time, Court Orders. | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crimes and Witnesses Act No 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2021-02-19 | CA/REV/2028/2001 |
Galpoththage Ramyalatha Vs. Nanayakkara Kariyawasam
Dolamullage Ariyadasa and Others
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Revision, Restitutio in Integrum, Partition Law Proxy (Forgery), Lis Pendens, Title Investigation, Doctrine of Approbation and Reprobation, Finality of Partition Decree | Sections 6, 12, 13, 16, 17, 25, 32, 36A, 48 of Partition Law No. 21 of 1977, Sections 45, 114 of Evidence Ordinance, Article 138 of Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-18 | CA/HCC/104/2017 |
Dematapaksha Hewage Randika Nuwansiri Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne,J | Murder, Attempted robbery, Identification parade, Dying declaration, Cause of death | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 381 of the Penal Code, Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-02-17 | CA/WRT/472/2019 |
Sinnathurai Selvarathinam and 9 others Vs. R. N. C. M. Herath,
The Land Commissioner General,
The Land Commissioner
Department and 3 others
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Hon. Sobitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ application, Withdrawal of application, Land permit, Administrative discretion | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-17 | CA/141/2015 |
Mohamed Rasheed Hasan Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Private defence, Self-defence, Misdirection by trial judge , Balance of probabilities | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Sections 100–102 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-02-11 | CA/WRT/149/2018 |
Neraluva Gamage Nandasena Vs. Priyantha Godagama Sahabandu and others
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Hon. M.T. Mohammed Laffar, J | lack of interest, dismissal of petition | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-11 | CA/HCC/118/2019 |
Kumarapeli Arach chige Gamini Alias Police
Gamini Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon. J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder, Sentence revision, Appeal against sentence, Mitigating circumstances | Section 297 of the Penal Code, Section 296 of the Penal Code, Exception 4 to Section 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/433/2020 |
Ganeshan Ajith Kumars Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/432/2020 |
P. Kisho Kumar Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues,Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/431/2020 |
P. Kisho Kumar Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/430/2020 |
P. Kisho Kuma Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/429/2020 |
Mohamed Caseem Mohamd Najeem Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/428/2020 |
Ansareen Mohamed Thajoor Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/426/2020 |
Ranhoti Gedara Wilson Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/427/2020 |
K. Dhanesh Kumar Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/424/2020 |
P S A Imports & Co., (Private) Limited and another Vs. Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/DCF/0524A/99 |
Dikwella Vidanage Hansawathie Vs. Karunaratne Gallage and others
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Prescriptive, Title/Possession, Adverse Possession, Tenant Cultivator, Licensee, Undivided Rights/Shares, Partition, Corpus of the Action | Section 754 (1) of the Civil Procedure Code, Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871 | Download |
| 2021-02-06 | CA/PHC/0116/20 |
Manori Prasangika
Wickramaarachchi Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. MENAKA WIJESUNDERA J. | Revision, Documentary evidence, Interest of justice | Section 389 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-02-01 | CA/WRT/378/2019 |
P. Selvanathan Vs. . Ravipriya,
The Director General of Customs,
Sri Lanka Customs and 3 others
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Hon. Sobitha Rajakaruna, J. | Dismissed pro-forma. | Article 140 of the Constitiution | Download |
| 2021-01-06 | CA/WRT/388/2020 |
K.M.S. Bandara Vs. ir Marshal D.L.S. Dias,
Commander of the Air Force and 11 others
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Hon. Sobitha Rajakaruna, J. | Dismissed pro-forma | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2020-07-31 | CA/PHC/APN/CPA/0145/2019 |
Vishvanathan Dushyanthan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-31 | CA/WRT/0305/2013 |
Ceylon Electricity Board Vs. Dehiwela–Mt. Lavinia Municipal Council and another
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-31 | CA/WRT/0045/2016 |
Ven Rajawela Nandarathana Thero Vs. Land Reform Commission and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-31 | CA/PHC/APN/CPA/0037/2020 |
Palitha Piyasiri Fernando and another Vs. Mr. Kanishka Wijeratne
Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-31 | CA/PHC/0062/2016 |
D.M. Nirosha Samanmalee Vs. Uva Provincial Co-operative, Employee Commission and others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-31 | CA/PHC/APN/0150/2019 |
Maddepolage Nanda Malini Perera Vs. ,The Officer-In-Charge, Police Narcotics Bureau, Police Headquarters and another
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-31 | CA/DCF/0642/1999 |
K.R.A. Millangoda Vs. Koswatte Ralalage Punchirala and others
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-30 | CA/WRT/0095/2018 |
W. B. D. P. Priyantha Wijeratne Vs. H. G. Anulawathie and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-30 | CA/MCR/0122/2014 |
Juliyange Nohoth Korale Kankanamlage
Sarath Kumara Niroshan Vs. H.M. Kumara Herath,
Resident Project Manager,
Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-29 | CA/WRT/0164/2010 |
Wimalasena Gamage,
President,
Association of Public Service Engineers and others Vs. D. Dissanayake,
Secretary, Ministry of Public
Administration and Home Affairs and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-28 | CA/WRT/0131/2014 |
Attanayake Mudiyanselage
Punchibanda Vs. M. M. S. K. Bandara Mapa,
Divisional Secretary,
Divisional Secretariat,
Ampara and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-28 | CA/WRT/0145/2018 |
Panchalingam Associates (Pvt) Ltd Vs. The Monetary Board,
Central Bank of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-28 | CA/0394-0397/2018 |
Priyantha Senarath Abeynayake and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-27 | CA/PHC/0019/2016 |
Udaha Weda Gedara Jayanthi Kumari Vs. T.B. Wijeratne,
Secretary of Education of the Central Province,
Pallekele,
Kundasale and others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-24 | CA/WRT/0222/2013 |
Herath Dissanayakalage Ariyasiri Vs. Deputy Commissioner of Agrarian
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-24 | CA/WRT/0224/2018 |
Kurunegala Plantations Limited Vs. R. P. A. Wimalaweera,
Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-24 | CA/WRT/0005/2017 |
M. David Raja Vs. Dilip Wedaarachchi,
State Minister,
Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources Development and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-24 | CA/0100/2016 |
Pahalage Don Lalith Ravindra Kumara and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-24 | CA/WRT/0084/2014 |
D. G. L. Jayanthi Vs. Pradeshiya Sanwardhena Bank and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-24 | CA/WRT/0251/2017 |
W.A.D. Siriwardana Vs. Gayantha Karunathilake,
Minister of Lands,
Mihikatha Madura,
Land Secretariat and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-23 | CA/WRT/0260/2018 |
D.M.M.B. Dissanayake Vs. Y.I.M. Silva,
Divisional Secretary,
Divisional Secretariat,
Meerigama and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-21 | CA/WRT/0016/2016 |
Ceylon Electricity Board Vs. M.D.C. Amaratunga,
Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-21 | CA/HCC/0142/2019 |
Nanayakkara
Jayawardena Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-21 | CA/PHC/APN/0012/2019 |
Wijendra Acharige Saman Nayana Wijendra Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-20 | CA/DCF/0699/1998 |
Wickramarachchige
Sumanawathie Vs. Ranathun Arachchilage Gedara
Ukku Menika and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-20 | CA/DCF/1220/2000 |
Panane Dasanayake Mudiyanse Ralahamilage Piyadasa Bandara and others Vs. Land Reform Commission
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-20 | CA/WRT/0357/2015 |
John Keells Holdings PLC Vs. Kalyani Dahanayake,
Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue Secretariat and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-20 | CA/WRT/0363/2016 |
Ceylon Bank Employees Union and others Vs. M.D.C. Amarathunga,
Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-17 | CA/PHC/APN/0073/2019 |
Mudugamuwe Arachchige
Wasantha Charunda Keeerthiratne Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-15 | CA/WRT/0384/2018 |
Sanath Lalantha Peiris Vs.
1A.
2.
3.
R. Semasinghe,
Former Commissioner General of
Excise and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-15 | CA/WRT/0086/2014 |
Meegasdeniya Kankanamge Munidasa Vs. J. H. S. P. Jayamaha, Divisional Secretary,
Divisional Secretariat Office, Beliatta.
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-15 | CA/WRT/0340 /2018 |
Chamari Rasika Serasinghe Vs. S.M. Keerthirathne
Principal , Ananda College and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-14 | CA/HCC/0238/2018 |
Bandaranayaka Wanigasekara Mudiyanse Ralahamilage
Jayampathi Aluwihare Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-13 | CA/0135/1999(F) |
Mrs.Gajalakshmi Paramasivam and another Vs. Hewa Gedarage Piyadasa and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-10 | CA/WRT/0191/2015 |
Ahamed Lebbe Mohomed Mukthar Vs. H.E.M.W.G. Dissanayake, Secretary,
Ministry of Education cum Secretary,
Provincial Public Service Commission,
Eastern Province, Trincomalee and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-10 | CA/WRT/0230/2018 |
Captain (Temporary) S.A.M.D. Seneviratne Vs. Lt. Gen. N.U.M.M.W. Senanayake,
Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-10 | CA/WRT/0230/2015 |
Bettans Group of Companies (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Regional Development Bank and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-10 | CA/PHC/APN/0008/2020 |
Kadadora Withanage Sanjana Pathum Wijerathna Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-10 | CAlWKF/0005/2019 |
M.M.M. Arshad and others Vs. R.G.M. Raaji and others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-09 | CA/WRT/0276/2014 |
Sinanathamby Seyyedu Abbasee Vs. Neil De Alwis,
Former District Secretary,
District Secretariat,
Ampara and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-09 | CA/WRT/0294/2014 |
Mohamed Thampy Addur Razzak and another Vs. Neil De Alwis,
Former District Secretary,
District Secretariat,
Ampara and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-08 | CA/HCC/0116/2014 |
Udawaththage Don Prasanna Saman
Krishantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-07 | CA/0004/2014 |
Thangarasa Sivakantharasa Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-06 | CA/WRT/0529/2019 |
Wadduwa Gurunanselge Erandi Anushka Senanayake Vs. G.W. Nandasena Silva and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-06 | CA/0858/1996(F) |
Athauda Ralalage Nandawathie
Manike and others Vs. Kodapaluwa Arachchilage Asoka
Kumara
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-06 | CA/0784/1992(F) |
Mohamed Haneefa Ishaththu Nawma Vs. Mohamed Abdulla Sawahira and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-03 | CA/WRT/0054/2016 |
Sri Lanka Standards Institution Vs. M.D.C. Amaratunga,
Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-03 | CA/HCC/0198-0199/2013 |
Raterala Mudiyanselage Gunawardene
alias Gunaratna and another Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-02 | CA/0238/2016 |
Thelisinghe Mudiyanselage
Chandrawathie
and another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-01 | CA/HC/0188/2014 |
Joseph Antony Croos Raj Vs. Democratic Socialist
Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-01 | CA/WRT/0171/2015 |
Hewa Alankararage Monti
Wasantha Kumara Vs. Air Martial Kolitha Gunathilake,
Commander of Air Force,
Sri Lanka Air Force and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0271/2017 |
Port Junk Dealers Association and others Vs. Marine Environment Protection Authority and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Ultra Vires- Lacuna in the prayer - Mistake - Amending Pleadings - legalitity of the Regulation | State Lands Recovery of Possession Act Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990 Marine Environmental Protection (Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2016 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0220/2016 |
Port Junk Dealers Association and others Vs. Marine Environment Protection Authority and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | preliminary Ojection - lacuna in the prayer - Ultra Vires avction | Marine Pollution Prevention Act No. 35 of 2008 Marine Environmental Protection (Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2016 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0028/2012 |
Consolidated Marine Engineers limited Vs. Asst. Commissioner of labour (Colombo South),Colombo South District labour Office, Colombo 05 and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Due on EPF Funds - Employer Employee relationship - Contract of service -economic reality - jurisdictional errors of facts - no evidence rule - Preliminary Objection on right to Fair hearing - opportunity of Cross Examination | Employees Provident Fund Act | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/1769/2001 |
M. A. Samaradasa V. The Director General
Combined Services, Ministry of Public Administration,
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Peliminary Objection - | Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules of 1990 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/PHC/0096/2018 |
Samaraweera Arachchilage
Sumanwati Vs. Officer In Charge of
Police, Police Station,
Giriulla and others
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Forfeiture of vehicle - Transporting timber in the said vehicle without a license - specific purpose - Precautions | Forest Ordinance as amended | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/TAX/0021/2014 |
Ceylon Shell Flour Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Agricultural undertaking | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/TAX/0020/2014 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Ceylon Shell Flour Limited
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Time Bar in relation to making of Assesment- distinction between \\\"Assessment\\\" and \\\"Notice of Assessment\\\" - what constituttes an Agricultural Undertaking | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/TAX/0042/2014 |
CIC Agri Businesses (Private) Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Time Bar in relation to the determination of Tax Appeals Commission - directory or mandatory provision of law - presumption of validity - Input credit | Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 Tax Appeals Commission Act | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/TAX/0003/2016 |
Ceylon Shell Flour Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Time Bar of the Assessment - distinction between the \"Assessment\" and \"Notice of Assessment\" - The Validity of the Assessment - definition of Agricultural undertaking | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0326/2019 |
Lanka Securities (Private) Limited Vs. Colombo Stock Exchange
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | company limited by guarantee - Public Function - Contract - Alternative Remedy | Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka Act No. 36 of 1987 as amended | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0196/2007 |
Hewa Gajanayakage Chandrasena and another Vs. B. M. M. M. Basnayake and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Land matter - Writ of Certiorari - Writ of Mandamus - Legitimate expectation | Download | |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0252/2015 |
Regnis Lanka PLC Vs. M. M. Arthur Silva and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | writ of certiorari - forfeiture of Polyether polyol blend containing Hydro Chiaro Fluoro Carbons (HCFC) - Ignorantia Legis Neminem Excusat - concerned | Customs Ordinance, Import and Export (Control) Act No. 01 of 1969 as amended | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/TAX/0015/2018 |
Unimo Enterprises Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Nation Building Tax - Time Bar - prescribed levy | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0141/2002 |
Binthi Huzaima Nizar and others Vs. Minister of Lands
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Public Purpose - ultra vires - presumption of validity | Land Acquisition Act as amended | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0177/2017 |
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Limited Vs. Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Insurance Contract - Damages - Service - Implied warranty - Natural Justice | Consumer Affairs Authority Act No.9 of 2003 | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | CA/WRT/0195/2012 |
Ace Distriparks (Private) Limited Vs, Jagath P. Wijeweera and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | writ of certiorari - Forfeiture - Goods - goods stored in the same container with the contraband | Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-05-29 | C.A/WRT/0413/2017 |
Nadarajah Sushatharan Vs. Mrs. K. H. A. Meegasmulia and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of Mandamus - Power of Transfer - Scheme of transfer - jurisdiction of the Court | Constitution | Download |
| 2020-05-28 | CA/WRT/0338/2009 |
The Colombo Buddhist
Theosophical Society and others Vs. The Secretary,
Ministry of Education and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Appalication for the recovery of the said two buildings for Dharmaraja College - Public Trust - Vesting Order - locus standi | Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Supplementary Provisions) Act, No.8 of 1961 | Download |
| 2020-05-27 | CA/WRT/0202/2016 |
Hene Gedara Dharmasena alias
Pannala Hene Gedara
Dharmasena Vs. Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | land by way of a Grant-succession of the land | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-05-27 | CA/TAX/0007/2010 |
Convenience Foods (lanka) PlC V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Tax exemption - Time Bar - Rules of Notural Justice - Bias - Lack of Jurisdiction - | Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-05-27 | CA/TAX/0007/2010 |
Convenience Foods (lanka) PlC V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Tax exemption - Time Bar - Rules of Notural Justice - Bias - Lack of Jurisdiction - | Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-05-27 | CA/TAX/0007/2010 |
Convenience Foods (lanka) PlC V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Tax exemption - Time Bar - Rules of Notural Justice - Bias - Lack of Jurisdiction - | Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-05-27 | CA/TAX/0007/2010 |
Convenience Foods (lanka) PlC V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Tax exemption - Time Bar - Rules of Notural Justice - Bias - Lack of Jurisdiction - | Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-05-27 | CA (TAX) 34/2014 |
Boehm+Leckner Multi Moulds (Private) Limited V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | deduction for foreign exchange losses - Outgoing or Expense - financial accounting - Capital ar Revenue Expenditure - | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/0066/2013 |
KIA Motors (Lanka) Limited Vs. Consumer Affairs Authority and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Defective product - Power to conduct an inquiry by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA)- Quorum for any meeting of the CAA - Course of action - Express and Implied Warranty - Applicability of Consumer Affairs Authority Act - breach of Implied warranty - reasonably fit for use - Rescission of a contract and damages - reasonableness of a decision of a Public Authority - exercise of the discretion by the CAA - Relevant and Irrelevant considerations - principle of proportionality - | Consumer Affairs Authority Act No. 9 of 2003 | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/0974/2007 |
Viyanralalage Seaman Nishantha Udaya Kumara And Others V. Secretary
Ministry of Education and Local Government,
Uva Provincial Council And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of Certiorari - Failure to address necessary Parties - suppression and/or misrepresentation of material facts | Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA RII/0007/2018 |
Dodangoda Liyanage Don Prabath Roshan
Jayasinghe and Others V. Hatton National Bank
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Preliminary Objection - Undue Delay - restitutio in integrum - Alternative Remedy | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/23/2016 |
Swadeshi Marketing (Pvt) Limited V. The Commissioner of Labour, Labour Secretariat and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Recovery of EPF and Gratuity Payment - reimbursable allowance - Earnings - living allowance - wages | Employees Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958, Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 as amended | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/76/2013 |
Shahul Hameed Mohamed Jawahir and Others V. Hon. Minister of Lands and Development
Ministry of Lands and Development, And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of certiorari - Suppression and/or Misrepresentation of Material Facts - Urgency - Conduct | Land Acquisition Act as amended | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/194/2013 |
Flintec Transducers (Private) Limited V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Taxable Activity - In the course of carrying on, or carrying out of a taxable activity- sale of capital assets | Value Added Tax No. 14 of 2002 as amended | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/224/2012 |
Adam Bawa Assia Umma And Another V. Divisional Secretary
Divisional Secretariat, Thamankaduwa. and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Succession of a grant - writ of mandamus - Respondent absent and unrepresented. | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/0234/2017 |
Sattambiralalage Don Mary Roshani V. Sri Lanka Medical Council And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | preliminary Objection - suppression and/or misrepresented material facts from Court - Discretionary relief - material fact | Download | |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/256/2013 |
W.M. Mendis Company Ltd V. D.G.M.V. Hapuarachchi,
Commissioner General of Excise And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of certiorari - Excise levy - Coconut and Processed Arrack - Suppression and/or Misrepresentation of Material Facts -discretionary relief -Conduct of the Petitioner | Civil Procedure Code, Excise Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/0256/2017 |
Hon. T. M. R. Siripala V. Hon. Peshala Bandara Jayarathne
Chief Minister,
Chief Ministry, North Central Province and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Removal of the Chairman of the North Central Provincial (NCP) Council - no confidence motion - preliminary objection - fraudulently suppressing and misrepresenting material facts | Rules of Procedure Code | Download |
| 2020-05-26 | CA/WRT/72/2013 |
KIA Motors (Lanka) Limited Vs. Consumer Affairs Authority and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Writ of Certiorari - Letters of Credit - inquiry - Compensation - implied warranty - Bias - Irrationality | Consumer Affairs Authority Act | Download |
| 2020-05-20 | CA/WRT/0208/2017 |
Lanka Brush Exports (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Labour
Department of Labour and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Due on EPF Payment- employment - Director\'s Fee - Remuneration - employer employee relationship - Earnings | Employees Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 as amended | Download |
| 2020-05-20 | CA/WRT/0292/2014 |
Hijra Farms (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Termination of services of the employees - Inquiry - Compensation - Ultra Vires decision - Error of law on the face of the record | Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act, No.45 of 1971 | Download |
| 2020-05-20 | CA/WRT/0452/2013 |
Seylan Bank PLC V. Hon. Gamini Lokuge
Minister of Labour And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Delayed payment of gratuity - inquiry - surcharge | Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 | Download |
| 2020-05-20 | CA/WRT/0545/2010 |
Kumudinie Kariyapperuma Athukoralage V. Prof. Mahinda S. Rupasinghe
The Vice Chancellor,
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Vacation of employment - Writ of Certiorari - ultra vires - | Download | |
| 2020-05-20 | CA/WRT/376/2017 |
S. M. U. T. S. Subasinghe V. University of Peradeniya,
Peradeniya And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Application against disciplinary order of the University Services Appeals Board - Preliminary Inquiry- degree of nullity - Judicial review - ultra vires | Download | |
| 2020-05-20 | CA/TAX/14/2013 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue V. Janashakthi General Insurance Col. Ltd
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Amendment to the questions of law in case stated - Time bar | Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 | Download |
| 2020-05-20 | CA/0555/1994 (F) |
Liyana Pathiranahalage Podimanike and others Vs. Punchirala Arachchige Amarathunga and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Right of way - Prescriptive title- Exclusive and adverse possession - Alternative road - Necessity | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-05-20 | CA/WRT/0327/2013 |
Free Trade Zones & General Services
Employees Union And Others V. Ms. P. Wickramasinghe
Commissioner General of Labour And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | ultra vires - writ of certiorari - Exclusive Power - Power to make regulations - Circular - Procedure | Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950 (as amended) | Download |
| 2020-05-19 | CA/WRT/380/2016 |
K.P.S.D. De Silva V. L.H.S.C. Silva,
Commander of the Sri Lanka
Army And Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Application for Compenstaion for accidents caused whilst on the duty in operational areas - Definition of Accident - Interpretation of Statutes - Interpretation of subordinate legislation | Download | |
| 2020-05-13 | CA/TAX/24/2017 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue V. Fonterra Brands Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Ultra Vires - Fair Hearing - royalties - additional ground - questions of law and questions of Fact | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 | Download |
| 2020-05-12 | CA/WRT/0381/2017 |
Wickramasinghe Arachchilage Bhathiya Indika
Wickramasinghe V. Land Commissioner General And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | State land - Land Permit - Suppression and/or Misrepresentation of Material Facts - Judicial review - | Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935 | Download |
| 2020-05-12 | CA/TAX/05/2008 |
Royal Ceramics Lanka PLC V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Court not bound to answer any question of law formulated by Board of Review and can hear and determine any questions of law arising on Stated Case - losses from previous year - deduction from statutory income - interpretation of exceptions in taxing statutes | Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979 as amended, Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 | Download |
| 2020-05-12 | CA/TAX/17/2013 |
HSBC Electronic Data Processing Lanka (Pvt) Ltd V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Time Bar of Assessment - Notice of Assessment - Making of Assesment - failure of disclosing all the material facts - Time Bar of TAC Determination - Training Grant given by BOI - Cost of Children\'s Education - Transport Facilities | Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 | Download |
| 2020-02-28 | CA/HCC / 56/2018 |
Jayarathna Mudiyanselage
Dharmasiri Bandara V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Grave sexual abuse - Rights of the Accused - Credibility | Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-02-28 | CA/0664/99(F) |
Kottalbadde Widanelage Wijeratne V.Dasanayake Ranasinghe Mudiyanseralahamilage and Others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Partitioned Land- rei vindicatio action - terminating co-ownership of a property - | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2020-02-28 | CA/RII/(REV)/0015/2016 |
Suneth Indika Nawagamuwa Vs. Seylan Merchant Bank Limited and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Restitutio in Integrum- exceptional Circumstance - Due diligence | Rule 16 of the Supreme Court (Conduct of and Etiquette for Attorneys-at-Law) Rules 1988 | Download |
| 2020-02-27 | CA/WRT/0754/2007 |
Aruma Kankanamge Salika Sumanapala V. The Urban Development Authority and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | writ of Certiorari - ultra vires - | Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978 as amended | Download |
| 2020-02-26 | CA/WRT/183/2017 |
Muthuhetti Arachchige Asanka Mangala
Weerasinghe V. Group Captain Rajapaksa Appuhamilage
Udeni priyadarshana Rajapaksa,
President, District Court Martial,
Air Force Headquarters And Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Severe Reprimand - Writ of Certiorari - Nature of a Court Martial - jurisdiction of Court Martial | Air Force Act No. 41 of 1949 as amended | Download |
| 2020-02-26 | CA/WRT/261/2016 |
Rajiv Hundlani and Others V. Sumedha Pujitha Rathnayake and Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | writ of certiorari - Notice to Quit - State Land | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2020-02-26 | CA/PHC/108/2016 |
Kaluvalage Sumanawathi V. Divisional Secretary,
Pelmadulla
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Failure to prosecute the application with due diligence. | Rule 3 (13) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2020-02-26 | CA/PHC/121/2016 |
Kaluarachchige Shiromi Mala
Wickremsinghe V. Wijethunga Thenennahalage
Aththanagoda Gedara Muthubanda and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Failure in prosecuting the application with due diligence. | Rule 3 (13) The Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2020-02-26 | CA/PHC/134/2016 |
Pathwaththe Gedara Gunarathne
Banda and Others V. Athma D. Jayarathne
Municipal Commissioner of Dambulla
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Failure to prosecute the application with due diligence. | Rule 3 (13) The Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2020-02-26 | HCC /43/2017 |
Jayarathna Mudiyanselage
Dharmasiri Bandara V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Download | ||
| 2020-02-26 | CA/PHC/0141/2015 |
Bhashwara Senanka Gunarathne Vs. Ganeshapillei Kalipillai
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | State Land- Posesion- Ejection - | Section 5 (I) of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No.7 of 1979 (as amended) | Download |
| 2020-02-25 | CA/PHC/92/2016 |
S.M.V. Subash and Others V. Commissioner/Registrar of cooperative Development, Southern Province
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Application withdrawn | Download | |
| 2020-02-25 | CA/CPA/12/2020 |
Yasawathi Weerasingha
Diyakadiththagodawatta V. Officer-in-Charge, Baddegama and Others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Revision - Possession of Drugs - Bail - | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-02-25 | CA/HCC/228/2012 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Nimal Dissanayake V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder- Contradictions | Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-02-25 | CA/PHC/APN/0053/2019 |
Mallawachchi Kankanamlage Ravindra Pushpa
Kumara V. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Revision - exceptional Circumstance - bail pending appeal | Prison Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-02-24 | CALA/87/1993 |
K. P. Vajiribuddhi Karunaratne V. Soma Kumarasinghe and Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena J. | exparte decree - writ of execution - Irregularity | Section 282(2) , 343 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2020-02-24 | CA/WRIT/527/2015 |
Public Interest Law Foundation V. Central Environmental Authority and Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | public interest litigation - Writ of Certiorari - mini hydro power project is in the Sinharaja forest reserve | Download | |
| 2020-02-20 | CA/ WRT/302/2014 |
E. M. P. Erandathi Ratnayaka V. Hon. Janaka Bandara Tennakoon,
Minister of Lands and Land
Development and Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | writ of mandamus - de facto possession - public purpose - | Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2020-02-20 | CA/WRT/306/2014 |
N. W. Leelawathi and Others V. Hon. Janaka Bandara Tennakoon,
Minister of Lands and Land Development
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | writ of mandamus- de facto possession - public purpose | Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2020-02-20 | CA/WRT/344/2012 |
J. K. Anura Banda Piyarathna and Another V. Minister of Lands and Land
Development
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | writ of certiorari - de facto possession - public purpose | Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2020-02-20 | CA/PHC/APN/0146/2019 |
Liyanagamage Samantha V. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Bail | Download | |
| 2020-02-19 | CA/319/2014/WRT |
Curt Alois Twerenbold V. Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | writ of mandamus - non payment of compensation - Compensation Tribunal - quorum | Revival of Underperforming Enterprises or Underutilized Assets Act, No. 43 of 2011 | Download |
| 2020-02-19 | CA/WRIT/328/2015 |
Junaideen Mohamed Iqbal and Another V. The Divisional Secretary,
Kundasale Divisional Secretariat,
Manikhinna and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | Quit Notice - Legitimate Expectation - lease | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No.7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2020-02-18 | CA/WRT/44/2014 |
Bowattegedara Don Isabella
Sriyantha Theja Wijeratne V. N. S. Premawansha and Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | writ of certiorari - Vacation of Post- Natural Justice - Reasons foe decision | Download | |
| 2020-02-18 | CA/PHC/APN/0067/2017 |
Mohamed Jiffry Mohamed Ameer V. Hewa Kankanamge Chaminda Lal
Baghya and Others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Revision application - inquiry on the vehicle | section 431 (I ) of the CPC , | Download |
| 2020-02-14 | CA/WRT/236/2017 |
Kalyani Irine Chandralatha Withanage nee Liyanage and Others V. A. Bodaragama and Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | ultra vires - raids - uberrima fides - excise revenue | Excise Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-02-14 | CA/HCC/98/2003 |
Rajapaksha Arachchilage Dias alias Marcus V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder- Contradictions- Identification | Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-02-14 | CA/1086/1996{F) |
Amarasinghe Arachchige Somawathie V. Kadawan Pedige Karunasena and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | partition of land | Partition Law | Download |
| 2020-02-13 | CA/HCC/2621/17 |
Fir Mohomad Fais alias Selvi V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Unlawful posession of Drugs - Reasonable doubt - Dock Statement | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2020-02-13 | CA/HCC/29-30/2015 |
Dayara thne Wijesundera and others V. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Murder - mistaken identity - Turnbull principle | Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-02-12 | CA/PHC/106/2016 |
Maha Acharige Shanthi Dharmadasa V. Thunthuwaduge Dhayarathna
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Failure to prosecute the application with due diligence. | Rule 3( 14) of the Court of Appeal Appellate Procedure Rule 1990 | Download |
| 2020-02-12 | CA/PHC/111/2016 |
Akrneemana Liyange Ranjith Wimalasiri V. Akrneemana Liyanage Wimaladasa
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | failed to prosecute the application with due diligence. | Rule 3(14) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure Rule 1990) | Download |
| 2020-02-12 | CA/PHC/139/2016 |
Jayasinghe Mudiyanselage Dingiri Amma
Jayasinghe V.
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Failure to prosecute the application with due diligence | Rule 3(14) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure Rule 1990) | Download |
| 2020-02-12 | CA/PHC/APN/0090/2019 |
Bastian Koraralage
Randeer Asiri Rodrigo V. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Revision- Bail application | Download | |
| 2020-02-07 | CA/PHC/APN/134/2019 |
Tharmaraja Susendran alias Suse V. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Revision- Trafficking and Possession fo Drug - Bail - Exceptional Circumstance - | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2020-02-07 | CA/PHC/APN/135/2019 |
Kirubananda
Gauthaman V. The Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Revision- Trafficking and Possession fo Drug - Bail - Exceptional Circumstance | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2020-02-07 | CA/PHC/112/2012 |
Pemaththu Hewage Rathnaweera V. Anagipura Padmini Jayasinghe
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Magistrate\'s Court jurisdiction to grant Alimony | Maintenance Act No. 37 of 1999 | Download |
| 2020-02-07 | CA/HCC/155/2017 |
M.S. Anura Shantha Sarathkumara
alias Medawachchi Mama V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Download | ||
| 2020-02-05 | CA/PHC/16/2016 |
Dihal Shashikapriya Peiris V. Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Appeal - Confiscation | Section 40 (1) of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-02-05 | CA/WRT/94/2012 |
Hayleys MGT Knitting Mills PLC V. Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J. | writ of certiorari - constructive termination of employment- non payment of gratuity - | Payment of Gratuity Act, No. 12 of 1983, Industrial Disputes Act, No. 43 of 1950 | Download |
| 2020-02-05 | CA/WRT/361/2014 |
Farab Company V. Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | contract of Employment- Termination | Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act as amended, section 114 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-02-05 | CA/WRT/0362/14 |
Farab Company V. The Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Contract of Employment- Termination | Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act as amended, section 114 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2020-02-03 | CA/PHC/67/2013 |
Mullegedara Ananda Wijeratne V. Logeshwaran Sasajini and Another
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando J. | Application is Withdrawn | Download | |
| 2020-01-31 | CA/PHC/0215/2015 |
Eshan Abeywickrama Danapala Vs. Kalupahana Mesthrige Ariyasena and another
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Enchroachment of Land | section 66 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2020-01-31 | CA/REV/0168/2007 |
T. W. Mary Nona and another V. Sakkarapedige Gunapala of Mahawela, Pihimbuwa and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Partition Decree - Revision appliation | Section 48 of the Partition Law | Download |
| 2020-01-31 | CA/TAX/0035/2014 |
Hemas Manufacturing (Private) Limited V. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | taxable income -qualifying payments | section 34(2)(m) and section 21(2)(c) of the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 as amended, section 17 of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka Act Law No.4 of 1978 as amended | Download |
| 2020-01-30 | CA/0026/2018 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Jayantha
Rathnayake Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | murder- eye witness- contradictions- Alibi | Section 296 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2020-01-28 | CA/DCF/1253/1996 |
Hathurusinghe Arachchige Ramanie Vs. Hathurusinghe Arachchige Wimalawathie and others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Partitioned Land- prescriptive title- Improvemements on land parcel | Section 33 of the Partition Law | Download |
| 2020-01-24 | CA/HCC/0178/2008 |
Ranhawadi Gedara Sarath Sandanayaka Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder - Dying Decleration- Circumstancial evidence | section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-01-24 | CA/REV/0558/2001 |
Francisku Fernandolage Kamalawathie Vs. Pitipanage Anura Emil Fernando and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Partititon of Land - Revisison and Restitutio in Integrum | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2020-01-23 | CA/1232/2000(F) |
Karunakeerthi Abesundara Vs. Hikkaduwa Palliya Guruge Leelawathie and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | partition action - Pedigree- Identity of Corpus - Title deeds | Download | |
| 2020-01-23 | CA/WRT/0339/2014 |
Bojan Koluundzija V. (Mrs.) V. B. P. K. Weerasinghe and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | EPF- Writ of Certiorari -Rules of Natural Justice- | Voluntary Social Services Organizations (Registration and Supervision) Act No. 31 of 1980 as amended | Download |
| 2020-01-23 | CA/WRT/0063/2017 |
STRABAG AG V. The Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Employee Provident Fund (EPF) - ultra vires - Principles of natural justice | Employee Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 as amended | Download |
| 2020-01-23 | CA/WRT/0064/2017 |
STRABAG AG V. The Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Employees Trust Fund (ETF) - Conflicts of Law | Employees Trust Fund Act No. 46 of 1980 as amended (ETF Act) | Download |
| 2020-01-23 | CA/WRT/0354/2016 |
Jinapala Senarath Yapa V. Dayananda Rathnayake and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | state land- writ of mandamus | section 38A of the Land Acquisition Act (as amended ) | Download |
| 2020-01-22 | CA/WRT/0129/2013 |
T. M. Premadasa and others V. The Ceylon Electricity Board and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of Mandamus- promotion under scheme of recruitment of the CEB. | Download | |
| 2020-01-20 | CA/RII/0094/2014 |
G. P. De Silva & Sons Spice (Private) Ltd Vs. Haljothi Pamoda Vasanthi Silva & others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Land Partition - Undue Delay-Alternative remedy - Exceptional circumstance | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2020-01-17 | CA/WRT/0144/2014 |
Weerasekara Mudiyanselage Sugathadasa Vs. Land Commissioner and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | state land-succession- writ of Mandamus - Legitimate Expectation. | Land Development Ordinance , Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2020-01-17 | CA/0096/2015 |
Kalu Dewa Susantha Jayalal Silva V. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | grave sexual abuse | Section 365(8) (2) (b) of the Penal Code as amended by Act No.16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2020-01-17 | HCC/0226-0227/2012 |
Maduwanage Francis Wimalaratne and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder - Contradiction | section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2020-01-17 | CA/WRT/0045/2013 |
Board of Directors,
Co-operative Wholesale Establishment and another V. The Colombo Municipal Council and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Default in payment- seizure notice - writ of certiorari | Municipal Council Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-30 | CA/151-152/2015 |
Makawitage Suresh Gunasena and another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon, Achala Wengappuli, J. | Confessionary statement, Circumstantial evidence, Evidence Ordinance, Constitution of the Republic, Admissibility of evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2019-10-29 | CA/HCC/0318/2015 |
Manimel Thuppahiralalage Neville Frank Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Mens Rea, knowledge, forged police clearance certificate, Penal Code Section 462, Penal Code Section 455 | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-10-29 | CA/0769(A)/1996(F) with CA/0769(B)/1996(F) |
Kariyawasam Godage Sunil Vs. Wijaya Prasanna Malalasekera and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Res Judicata, Writ of Possession, Judicial Declaration of Title, Prescription. | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-29 | CA/0657/2000 |
Vandala Ralalage Ukku Banda andothers Vs. Vandala Ralalage Lucy Nona and another.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Title to land, Deeds, Evidence Ordinance, Section 90, Presumption of due execution, Proper custody | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-28 | CA/PHC/0051/2013 |
Maika Siriweera and another Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Special Crimes Division Branch,
Police Station, Tangalie and another.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | prosecution, Code of Criminal Procedure, forgery, statutory period, concealment of offense | Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2019-10-23 | CA/HCC/0138/2016 |
Arumugam Sasikumar Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Abduction, Corroborating evidence, material contradictions, Reasonable doubt, Unsafe conviction, | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-10-23 | CA/PHC/0155/2014 |
Lahuruge Mary Nona Vs. Arthur Mahendra Weligamage
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Primary Courts Procedure Act, Declaration of entitlement, Declaration of entitlement | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-10-22 | CA/PHC/0165/2014 |
Karunapedi Durayalage Sumana
Kumara Vs. Officer in charge, Police Station, Narammala.
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Forest Ordinance, Unlawful timber transport, Reasonable precautions. | Forest Ordinance (amendment Act No. 65 of 2009) | Download |
| 2019-10-17 | CA/HCC/0136/2015 |
Ganesham Weerasami alias Dilliya and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Contradictions in testimony, False allegations, Sexual activity, Evidentiary requirements | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-10-17 | CA/1192/1998(F) |
Wijesinghe Acharige Hemalal Vs. Rev. Waralle Nandaloka Thero and another.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | estoppel, Evidence Ordinance Section 116, Prescription Ordinance, Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance, prescriptive rights | Evidence Ordinance, Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-17 | CA/1233/2000(F) |
Stephen Wijetunga Karunanayake and another Vs. Johanis Karunaratne (Deceased) and others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Partition Proceedings, Prescriptive Title, Land Identification, Survey Documents, Partition Law | Partition Law | Download |
| 2019-10-16 | CA/PHC/0064/2013 |
Middeniya Gamage Piyasena Vs. Additional Forest Officer and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Forest Ordinance, Section 40, procedural irregularities, precautions, statutory framework, | Court of Appeal (Procedure for appeals from High Courts) Rules, 1988. , Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-15 | CA/PHC/0192/2018 |
Mohamad Hanifa Mohamad Ghouse Vs. Hon. Attorney General and another.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Article 154P(6) of the Constitution, Revisionary jurisdiction, preliminary stage, procedural background. | Consumer Affairs Authority Act | Download |
| 2019-10-15 | CA/WRIT/0271/2013 |
Rupahinge Nayanananda Indrakumara v. Land Reform Commission and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Writ of mandamus, Certiorari, Lease agreements, Judicial precedent. | Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2019-10-14 | CA/PHC/APN/0078/2017 |
Navaratne Samarappulige Somawathie Vs. Navaratne Samarappulige Siripala and others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | State Land, Writ of Mandamus, Retrospective Application, Land Development Ordinance | Article 154P(4)(b) of the Constitution, Mahaweli Authority Act | Download |
| 2019-10-11 | CA/PHC/APN/0941/2011 |
N.A.K.L. Wijenayake and another Vs. Gamini Liyanage.
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Procedural compliance, Outside jurisdiction, Revision application | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000, as amended | Download |
| 2019-10-10 | CA/HCC/284/2007 |
Ananda Kuttigama Athi Ralalage Chandrasena Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Fundamental Rights, Admissibility of Evidence, Constitutional Validity and Separation of Powers, Factual Findings and Documentary Evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-10-10 | CA/PHC/0007/2013 |
Carder Mohideen Mohamed Nasar Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Wellawatta and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Revision of conviction, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, prosecution, preliminary objection, | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-10-03 | CA/505/2000(F) |
Ayurvedic Eye Physician and another Vs. Andarage Nimalsiri and others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Deed Interpretation, Property Partition, Conveyance of Interest, Partition Law (Sri Lanka), Share Devolution | Partition Law | Download |
| 2019-10-02 | CA/WRIT/0399/2017 |
S. H. S. E. Rosa Vs. Urban Development Authority and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Locus Standi, Writ of Mandamus, Unauthorized Construction, Urban Development Authority, Judicial Review | Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978 as amended (UDA Act) | Download |
| 2019-01-31 | CA/0789/1997(F) |
Namalgamuwage Tillekeratne and another v. P. Babanona and another
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Land identification, Interpretation of deeds, Partition actions, Prescriptive title | Download | |
| 2019-01-31 | CA/0793/1996(F) |
Magdon Ismail Magdon Moorcy (Deceased) Vs. Mohammed Faleel Mohamed
Nafaiz and others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition action, Exclusive possession, Prescriptive title, Prescription Ordinance, Adverse possession, Onus of proof, Demarcation of boundaries | Download | |
| 2019-01-31 | CA/WRT/0069/2013 |
A.M. Podihamine Vs. T.P.A. Hemakumara and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | State Land, Unauthorized Possession, Quit Notice and Ejectment, Legitimate Expectation, Statutory Authority, Judicial Review, Unlawful Transfer | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, Land Development Ordinance, Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-01-30 | CA/0071/1997(F) |
H. M. Bandara Menika and others Vs. N. M. Punji Banda and others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition, Land, Inheritance, Appeal, Retrial, Evidence, Appellate stage, New factual arguments, Pure questions of law, Precedents | Download | |
| 2019-01-30 | CA/WRT/0217/2016 |
Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC Vs. S.P.K. Bodhimana and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Section 10(1)(b) of Land Acquisition Act, Divisional Secretary, Disputed compensation, claims, Writ of mandamus, Statutory duty, Compulsory acquisition, Compensation payment | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Acquisition Act, No.9 of 1950 as amended, Land Acquisition Act, No.9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2019-01-28 | CA/285/2017 |
Dodangoda Kumarage Ranjan Dias Kumara v. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Rape, Conviction, Sentencing, Evidence, Medical findings, Prosecutrix\'s testimony, Credibility, | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-01-28 | CA/15/2016 |
Karandeniya Mahadurage
Karunathilake Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Attempted Murder, Intent, Witness Testimony, Proximity and Equivocality Tests, Legal Basis for Appeal | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-01-25 | CA/1043/97(F) |
Ubesin Patabedige Leelawathie Vs. Aluthgama Guruge VioletUbesin Patabedige Leelawathie vs Aluthgama Guruge Violet and Others
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor J. | Partition action, Pedigree, Shares, Title, Evidence Ordinance, Section 110, Evidentiary requirements | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-25 | CA/PHC/APN/105/2015 |
Paul Newman Wijeyarathne and others Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Validity of certificate, Proof of payment, Employer identification, Jurisdiction, Factual defences, Contractual defences, Statutory scheme, Exceptional circumstances | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Wages Board Ordinance as amended, Employees\' Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 as amended (EPF Act) | Download |
| 2019-01-23 | CA/TAX/0009/2015 |
Uni-Grand Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. v. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Economic Service Charge (ESC), Agency, Statutory Interpretation, Tax Appeals Commission\'s Duty, Liability of Agent | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Finance Act No. 11 of 2004, Inland Revenue Act No. 38 of 2000, Income Tax Ordinance No. 2 of 1938 | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/WRT/35/2013 |
Kapila Chandima Gunaratne, Vs. Chairman, Boralesgamuwa Urban Council and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Building plan cancellation, Demolition of boundary wall, Local authority, Judicial review, Administrative law, Drainage | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/PHC/78/2006 |
Sath Kumara Mudiyanselage Ranjith Priyantha Sath Kumara Vs. Headquarters Inspector of Police, Police Station, Pitigala and Another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Land dispute, Section 66 and 68 of PCP Act, Actual possession, Forcible dispossession, Revisionary intervention | Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/366/2000(F) |
Rev. Pattiyawala Seevali Thero Vs. Rev. Kanumuldeniye Upali Thero
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Pupillary succession, Abandonment of Incumbency, Rightful Incumbency, Buddhist Ecclesiastical Law | The Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance of 1931 | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/280-281/2013 |
Kosgodage Jayasiri Pushpakumara and Another v. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Conspiracy to murder, Abetment of murder, Common intention, Eyewitness testimony, Medical evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/WRT/0441/2015 |
Thelge Chandrasiri Peiris Vs. Commissioner of Title Settlement and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Section 14 Determinations, Certificates of Title, Writ of Certiorari, Prejudice to Rights, Alternative Remedy, Ultra Vires, Statutory Appeal, Discretionary Remedy | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Registration of Title Act, No. 21 of 1998 | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/0472/1997(F) |
Mary Agnus Philomina Seneviratne Vs. W. J. P. Shirantha de Zoysa
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Declaration of Title, Prescriptive Title, Burden of Proof, Admissibility of Secondary Evidence, Adverse Possession, Misdirection on Burden of Proof | Prescription Ordinance, No. 02 of 1889, Evidence Ordinance, | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/PHC/184/2016 |
Subasingha Arachchige Pushpa Chandralatha vs. Wickramachchige Susantha Chandrasiri and Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Procedural defects, Party naming, Proxy description, Incomplete prayers, Curable defects, Substantive justice, Preliminary objections, Unauthorized construction, Demolition order | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, The Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 as amended | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/PHC/217/2011 |
Swarna Buddhi Pieris vs. Victor Warnakulasooriya
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Section 28A(3) of UDA Act, Development Plan, Unauthorized construction, Enforcement actions, Statutory notice, Demolition | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 as amended, The Urban Councils Ordinance No. 61 of 1939 | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/PHC/48/2014 |
Commissioner of Local Government - Central Province Vs. Matiwala Kumbure Rajapakshe
Gedara Chandrasena
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Ejectment order, Prescriptive title, Valid State authority, Statutory interpretation, Long-term possession | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 as amended, | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/PHC/58/2014 |
The University of Peradeniya Vs. Herath Disawage Lalitha
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Eviction order, Unlawful occupation, State land, Competent Authority, Valid permit | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, | Download |
| 2019-01-14 | CA/WRT/254/2014 |
Senanayake Arachchilage
Lionel Kithsiri Vs. People’s Bank and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Property Acquisition, Section 71 of the Finance Act, Procedural Compliance, Legislative Repeal | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The Finance Act No. 11 of 1963 (as amended) The Finance and Ceylon State Mortgage Bank (Amendment) Act No. 16 of 1973 | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/TAX/03/2017 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Dr. S.S.L. Perera
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Tax Appeals Commission, Questions of law, Audi alteram partem, Tax assessment, Statutory interpretation, Procedural fairness | The Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 as amended by Act No. 20 of 2013, The Income Tax Ordinance No. 2 of 1932 | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/PHC/104/2011 |
Bawa Abubacker Vs. Herath Mudiyanselage Duminda Udayangana and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Dispute affecting land, Possession Metal quarry, Obstruction, Statutory jurisdiction, Use and occupation of land | The Primary Courts Procedure Act, Administration of Justice Law, No. 44 of 1973 | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/PHC/71/2009 |
A. Yasomanike Vs. Registrar/Commissioner, Department of Co-operative Development,
Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council and Others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Judicial Review, Arbitral Decisions, Financial Shortfall, Documentary Evidence, \"No Evidence\" Rule | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The Cooperative Society Law No. 5 of 1972 | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/329/2012 |
K. Piyadasa de Silva Vs. Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Section 23A(3) of the Bribery Act, Disproportionate Assets, Unexplained Wealth, Burden of Proof, Reasonable Investigation | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Bribery Act | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/PHC/166/2012 |
Mohemed Abdulla Ahamed Mohideen Vs. Ranminipura Dewage Sudath Rohitha
Vishwakula and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Section 66 of the PCP Act, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Exceptional Circumstances, Procedural Lapses, Land Possession, | The Constitution of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Primary Courts Procedure Act, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 10 of 1996, Arbitration Act No. 11 of 1995 | Download |
| 2019-01-10 | CA/1130/1999(F) |
Pallage Arachchillage Yathindra
Gunaratne and others Vs. Pallege Arachchillage
Sumanasekera and others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition Action, Interlocutory Order, Final Judgment, Leave to Appeal, Partition Law, Dispossession, Lack of Possession, Procedural Defects, Incompetent Appeal | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 as amended, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-01-10 | CA/0401/1995 (F) |
W. K. D. Wijesinghe Vs. K. K. D. Champa Samanmali Gunathilake and 3 others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Right of way, Northern boundary, Servitude, Prescription, Exclusive right, Partition action, Maliciously deprive | Download | |
| 2019-01-10 | CA/PHC/APN/10/2018 |
Rajapaksha Pathiranalage Maithripala Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K.Wickremasinghe J. | Grave sexual abuse, Suspended Sentence, Penal Code Section 365B(2)(b), Per Incuriam, Sentencing Discretion, Mitigation, Statutory Minimum Sentence | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Penal Code (as amended), Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 (as amended by Act No.47 of 1999) | Download |
| 2019-01-08 | CA/LA/219/2005 |
Mawathage Sita De Silva and Another Vs. Shivanthimala De Silva
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Testamentary proceedings, Intervention, Title to property, Rei vindicatio action, Multiplicity of suits, Conflicting judgments, Civil Procedure Code (Section 754(2)) | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-01-07 | CA/24/1999 (F) |
Adikari Mudiyanselage Dingiri Amma Vs. Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage Abeyrathne and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz,J. | Partition, Prescription, Possession, Shares, Allotment, Preliminary plan, Section 25(2), Interlocutory decree, adamnum absque injuria | The Partition Law No.21 of 1977, The Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-07 | CA/581/99(F) |
People’s Bank and Others Vs. Wickramasinghe Mudiyanselage
Bisso Menike (Deceased) and Another
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Rei vindicatio, Section 71, 72, 73 of the Finance Act, Title to property, Conditional Transfer, Gift | The Finance Act No. 11 of 1963, The Registration of Documents Ordinance, The Finance and Ceylon State Mortgage Bank (Amendment) Act (No. 16 of 1973) | Download |
| 2018-01-08 | CA/0020/2000(F) |
Rajapakse Mudiyanselage Dharmadasa Vs. R.M.K. Suddahamy and Others
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A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Rights over property, Rei Vindicatio, Burden of proof | Section 66 of the Primary Court Procedure Act | Download |
| 2017-01-31 | CA/PHC/0041/2010 |
M.C. Margrate Perera Vs. Divisional Secretary,
Divisional Secretariat, Naula and another
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | State land, recovery of possession, burden of proof | State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979 (as amended) | Download |
| 2017-01-31 | CA/WRT/1011/2006 |
Kolonnawa Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society v. Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat,
Kolonnawa
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Locus standi, preliminary objection | Download | |
| 2017-01-30 | CA/820/1997 (F) |
A.H.Jameela umma (Deceased) and another v. Abdul Razak Mohamed Isaak
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor ,J. | Rei-vindicatio, right of ownership, declaration of title | Download | |
| 2017-01-27 | CA/PHC/0091/2015 |
Duro Pipe (Private) Ltd. Vs. Hettige Pradeep Silva and 38 others
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Appeal, Jurisdiction of the Provincial High Court | High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Industrial Dispute Act, No. 32 of 1990 (as amended) | Download |
| 2017-01-27 | CA/0696/1997 |
W. Siyadoris and others Vs. Maharage Jamis Perera (Deceased) and others
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Hon. Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Substitution of parties | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2017-01-27 | CA/0012/2014 |
Maththaka Gamage Rasantha
Manoj Kumara Indika Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickramasinghe, J. | Appeal, compensation to victim | Penal Code | Download |
| 2017-01-27 | CA/730/1993 (F) with with 731/732/1993/F |
Walataracharige Piyasena of
Wedagoda v. Milane Acharige Charlotte
Chandrani
Gunawathie alias Charlotte Silva and others
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Partition, devolution of title | Download | |
| 2017-01-20 | CA/0481/2000 (F) |
Jalenthi Lekamlage Karunaratne Vs. D.P.L. Albert Silva
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Land, rei vindicatio action, dominium, possession, | Evidence Ordinance, No. 14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2017-01-19 | CA/PHC/0088/2005 |
Kumarasiri Raveendra Kulatunga Vs. W.A. Gunawardana
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Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Appeal, no exceptional circumstances | Urban Development Authority Act, No. 41 of 1978 | Download |
| 2017-01-18 | CA/WRT/628/2011 |
St Regis Packaging (Private) Limited v. Commissioner General of Labour and 2 others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Industrial dispute, Transparency of proceedings, procedural impropriety | Industrial Disputes Act, No. 43 of 1950 (as amended) | Download |
| 2017-01-17 | CA/PHC/0032/2011 with CA/PHC/0033/2011 |
Abusalee Sitti Fareeda Vs. Chairman,
Pradeshiya Sabha, Warakapola
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Proceeding the application, withdrawal of action | Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of 1987 | Download |
| 2017-01-17 | CA/0261/2012 |
Withana Gunawardena Vs. Director - General
Commission to Investigate Bribery and
Corruption and another
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Appeal, charge not established | Download | |
| 2017-01-17 | CA/1045/99 (F) |
Noordeen Alisa Umma and Noordeen Buhary v. Mohommed Haniffa Siththy Sirin
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Land, ownership, possession, title, prescription | Prescription Ordinance, No. 22 of 1871, Evidence Ordinance, No. 14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2017-01-11 | CA/0176/2014 |
Arumugam Ravichandran Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J. | Appeal, circumstantial evidence | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2017-01-11 | CA/0262/2000 (F) |
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation v. Gnanasambandan Shanmuganathan
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Contract, offer, acceptance, duress, contract of sale | Prevention of Frauds Ordinance, No. 7 of 1840 (as amended), Evidence Ordinance, No. 14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2017-01-11 | CA/0642/1999 (F) |
K.R.A. Millangoda v. Koswatte Ralalage Punchirala and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Proxy, revocation, preliminary objection | Download | |
| 2017-01-10 | CA/0073/2011 |
Kamaldeen Faizal Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L. U Jayasuriya, J. | Murder, intoxication, appeal | Penal Code | Download |
| 2017-01-10 | CA/LA/0065/2007 |
Director -General,
Commission to Investigate Allegations Vs. Yapa Hettipathirannehelage Kithsiri
Manjula Kumara Yapa and another
Of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Appeal, corroboration, eyewitness evidence | Evidence Ordinance, No. 14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2016-02-29 | CA/PHC/0263/2006 |
Senkadagala Finance Company
Ltd. Vs. Eashwarage Thilakarathna and 3 Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Criminal Procedure Code – Section 431 inquiry – Custody and release of property produced in court – Motor vehicle subject to alleged criminal offence – Hire purchase agreement – Absolute owner under finance agreement – Forged documents and fraudulent transfer of vehicle – Bona fide purchaser for value – Possession at time of police seizure – Competing claims to possession – Judicial discretion of Magistrate – Release of seized property – Revision application – Suppression of material facts – Duty of full and frank disclosure (uberrima fides) – Registered ownership dispute – Deletion of absolute ownership in registration records – Criminal proceedings versus civil title disputes – Property seized by police – Appeal against High Court affirmation of Magistrate’s order – Good faith purchaser – Dismissal of appeal. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 29; Section 431(1); Section 431(2); Section 433A(1) (as amended by Act No. 12 of 1990); Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203). | Download |
| 2016-02-29 | CA/0065/1998(F) |
Sandradura Indrajath and One another Vs. Karunamuni Samson De Silva and Others.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Partition action – Appeal in partition proceedings – Abatement of appeal – Relisting of appeal – Application to revive appeal – Death of plaintiff during pendency of appeal – Invalidity of appellate judgment delivered after death of party – Substitution of deceased party – Failure to substitute legal representatives – Non-compliance with court directions – Absence and non-appearance of appellants – Dismissal for default – Notice to parties – Procedural requirements in appellate proceedings – Corpus of partition action – Claim to excluded land – Prescriptive title – Separate title deed – Preliminary plan – Lot excluded from corpus – Ownership dispute – Delay in prosecution of appeal – Failure to take necessary procedural steps | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 (as amended) – Civil Procedure Code (provisions relating to abatement, substitution of parties, and appellate procedure). | Download |
| 2016-02-28 | CA/WRT/0649/2008 |
Don Aruna Nimalka Karunanayake Vs. C. Ranasinghe and Others.
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J. | Writ of certiorari – Writ of mandamus – Vesting order – Divesting order – Land Acquisition – Public purpose (flood control project) – Compensation paid – Suppression of material facts – Judicial review of discretionary power – Suitability of land – Laches. | Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 (as amended), Section 39A. | Download |
| 2016-02-26 | CA/WRT/0209/2013 |
Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya Vs. South Asia Gateway Terminals (Pvt) Limited and 4 Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Trade Union – Check-off facility – Trade union dues deduction – Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – Labour Department inquiry – Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Trade Unions) – Arbitration of industrial dispute – Delay (laches) – Suppression of material facts – Non-disclosure – Uberrima fides – Discretionary remedy – Judicial review – Trade union membership – Labour relations – Industrial dispute – Refusal of check-off – Dismissal of writ application. | Trade Unions Ordinance No. 14 of 1935 (as amended). | Download |
| 2016-02-26 | CA/WRT/0577/2011 |
Weerasinghe Mudiyanselage Ekanayake Banda and one another Vs. Divisional Secretary of Ganewatta and Others.
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | writ of certiorari-State land grant- Land Development Ordinance-nomination of successor-non-registration of nomination, surrender of land-issuance of permits,-ultra vires- laches-jurisdiction of land authorities-validity of state permits-cancellation of grant. | Land Development Ordinance (Sections 19, 58(1), 60) and State Land Ordinance (Section 3). | Download |
| 2016-02-26 | CA/0177/2010 |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Lionel alias Ariyapala Vs. The Honorable Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Sentencing – Appeal against sentence – Aiding and abetting possession of cannabis – Disparity in sentencing between principal offender and abettor – Guilty plea by principal accused – Conviction after trial – Right to plead not guilty – Whether accused penalized for exercising right to trial – Principle of parity in sentencing – Excessive sentence – Judicial discretion in sentencing – Consistency and fairness in punishment – Suspended sentence – Appellate revision of sentence – Interests of justice. | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Offence relating to possession of cannabis)-Penal Code – Provisions relating to aiding and abetting offences. | Download |
| 2016-02-26 | CA/PHC/0040/2003 |
Ceylon Agro Industries Limited Vs. Employees Trust Fund.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) contributions – Recovery of ETF dues and surcharge – Employer’s statutory liability – Foreign employees – Employee versus independent contractor – Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – Waiver of statutory benefits – Contracting out of statutory rights – Public policy – Estoppel – Certificate issued by ETF Board – Conclusiveness of certificate – Liability to contribute to ETF – Invalidity of private agreements inconsistent with labour legislation – Employment relationship – Appeal against High Court order – Statutory obligations overriding contractual arrangements – Appeal dismissed. | Employees’ Trust Fund Act No. 46 of 1980 – Section 16(1) (Employer’s liability to contribute to the Fund); Section 28(3) (Recovery of defaulted contributions by certificate procedure); Section 28(4) (Conclusive evidentiary effect of ETF Board certificates); Law relating to public policy and prohibition against waiver of statutory employment benefits. | Download |
| 2016-02-26 | CA/0788/1997(F) |
U.Allen Ratnayake Presently known as Ukwatte Kankanamalage Vs. P .R.L.e. Geethani Jayasinghe and Others.
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor J. | Declaration of title – Rei vindicatio – Ejectment of unlawful occupier – Recovery of possession – Competing claims to land – Paper title – Prescriptive title – Burden of proof – Possession following title – Defendant’s plea of prescription – Failure to prove uninterrupted and undisturbed possession for ten years – Presumption of possession arising from title – Plaintiff’s entitlement to possession – Damages for unlawful occupation – Appeal against dismissal of action – Reversal of trial court judgment. | Prescription Ordinance – Evidence Ordinance, Section 68 – Civil Procedure Code (declaratory relief, ejectment and damages). | Download |
| 2016-02-23 | CA/PHC/0129/2009 |
Punchihewage Wijedasa Senadeera Vs. Assistant Commissioner of
Agrarian Development and 2 Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Judicial review – Agrarian Development Act – Anda cultivation rights – Tenant cultivator rights – Paddy land dispute – Ownership versus cultivation rights – Assistant Commissioner of Agrarian Development – Administrative decision-making – Suspension of administrative decision – Natural justice – Right to a hearing – Ex parte decision – Good faith exercise of administrative powers – Material non-disclosure – Duty of full and frank disclosure – Discretionary remedies – Extraordinary jurisdiction – Execution of court decree – Possession of agricultural land – Contempt of court considerations – Refusal of prerogative relief – Appellate review of writ proceedings – Dismissal of appeal. | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 (Protection of tenant cultivators and Anda cultivation rights); Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Judicial review and writ jurisdiction principles); Law relating to Writs of Certiorari and administrative law; Principles of Natural Justice (Audi Alteram Partem); Law governing disclosure of material facts in writ applications; Law relating to discretionary prerogative remedies and judicial review of administrative decisions. | Download |
| 2016-02-19 | CA/PHC/APN/0106/2015 |
Phunchiralage Dhanapala Vs. Officer In Charge of Police Station, Horowpathana and 2 Others.
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Hon. L.T.B Dehideniya, J. | Revision Application – Confiscation of vehicle – Illegal sand transportation – Breach of permit conditions – Conviction on plea of guilt – Forfeiture proceedings – Mines and Minerals offence – Registered owner’s claim – Absence at forfeiture inquiry – Jurisdiction to order forfeiture – Statutory interpretation – Vehicle not liable to confiscation – Scope of forfeiture provisions – Manifest error of law – Order made without jurisdiction – Delay in filing revision – Explanation for delay – Revisionary jurisdiction – Miscarriage of justice – Ex facie invalid order – Release of seized vehicle – Exercise of discretionary powers. | Mines and Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992 – Sections 28, 63(1), 63A and 63B; Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act No. 66 of 2009. | Download |
| 2016-02-19 | CA/WRT/0377/2013 |
The Finance and Guarantee Ltd Vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour and 2 Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Finance Company – Director’s remuneration – Central Bank directives – Finance Companies Act – Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act – Writ of Certiorari – Judicial review – Salary arrears – Labour Commissioner – Employee Director – Regulated finance company – Remuneration policy – Central Bank supervision – Statutory powers – Preliminary objections – Delay (laches) – Rule 3(1)(a) Court of Appeal Rules – Suppression of material facts – Ultra vires – Administrative law – Labour dispute – Salary reduction – Director’s salary – Certiorari granted. | Finance Companies Act No. 78 of 1988 (as amended by Finance Companies (Amendment) Act No. 23 of 1991), Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act No. 19 of 1954, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 (Rule 3(1)(a)), and the Companies Act. | Download |
| 2016-02-19 | CA/WRT/0413/2013 |
The Finance and Guarantee Ltd Vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Labour and 2 Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Finance company – Director’s remuneration – Employee director – Salary arrears – Central Bank directives – Finance Companies Act – Labour Commissioner – Shop and Office Employees Act – Writ of Certiorari – Judicial review – Remuneration policy – Financial crisis – Regulated finance institution – Director salary reduction – Central Bank supervision – Statutory powers – Administrative law – Ultra vires – Employment remuneration – Salary dispute. | Finance Companies Act No. 78 of 1988; Finance Companies (Amendment) Act No. 23 of 1991; Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act No. 19 of 1954; Companies Act. | Download |
| 2016-02-19 | CA/0189/2010 |
Asitha Godabedda Vs. The Honorable Attorney General.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Murder – Appeal against conviction and death sentence – Dying declarations / dying depositions – Sole reliance on dying declarations – Admissibility of statements made by deceased – Contradictions and omissions in dying declarations – Reliability and truthfulness of dying declarations – Evaluation of evidence under Section 32(1) – Failure to consider material contradictions – Circumstantial evidence consistent with suicide – Burden of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt – Misdirection by trial judge – Assessment of witness credibility – Contradictory evidence regarding paternity of unborn child – Recovery of poison bottle – Medical evidence inconsistent with prosecution theory – Weight of uncorroborated dying declarations – Necessity for judicial caution in accepting statements of deceased persons – Fair trial principles – Benefit of doubt to accused – Acquittal on appeal – Conviction set aside. | Penal Code – Section 296 (Murder) read with Section 32 (Common intention / joint liability); Evidence Ordinance – Section 32(1) (Admissibility of dying declarations and statements relating to the cause or circumstances of death). | Download |
| 2016-02-19 | CA/0019/2012 |
Kirama Kankanamge Dinesh Thilina
Danushka Ariyaratne alias Senevi Vs.
The Honorable Attorney General and one Other
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Hon. K.K.Wickramasinghe, J. | Murder – Conviction for murder – Appeal against conviction and sentence – Failure to hear closing submissions of prosecution and defence – Judgment delivered immediately after dock statement – Pronouncement of conviction and sentence on same day – Denial of fair trial – Right of accused to be heard by counsel – Violation of principles of natural justice – Circumstantial evidence case – Failure of trial judge to consider defence adequately – Lack of opportunity for counsel to sum up case – Judicial duty to evaluate evidence before judgment – Public confidence in administration of justice – Setting aside conviction and sentence – Order for re-trial. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 13(3) – Penal Code, Section 296. | Download |
| 2016-02-18 | CA/0596/1999(F) |
Yasoma De Rosiro Vs. S.N.A.Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. and 2 Others.
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Commercial agency agreement – Recovery of outstanding dues – Bank guarantee – Claim for declaration as to amount due – Interim injunction restraining payment under bank guarantee – Dispute regarding returned goods and accounts – Evaluation of statements of account – Credibility of documentary evidence – Burden of proving payments and credits claimed – Failure to substantiate account statement – Unproven payments through agent – Goods retained by agent – Liability for stock in hand – Assessment of outstanding balance – Award of legal interest – Findings of fact by trial court – Appellate review of factual findings – Weight attached to trial judge’s evaluation of evidence – Dismissal of appeal. | Civil Procedure Code (provisions relating to declaratory relief and injunctions) – Interest Act (legal interest). | Download |
| 2016-02-16 | CA/PHC/0190/2014 |
Deepal Sooriyarachchi Vs. Seramge Seetha Alwis.
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Hon. L.T.B.Dehideniya, J. | Primary Court proceedings – Section 66 Primary Courts Procedure Act – Breach of peace inquiry – Possession disputes relating to house property – Determination of possession at date of filing information – Forcible entry and alleged dispossession – Distinction between ownership and possession – Presumption of possession based on title and residence – Evidentiary value of electoral registers and Grama Niladhari certificates – Physical and mental elements of possession (corpus and animus) – Licensee occupation within family relationship – Parent–child residential arrangements – Domestic property disputes – Revision against Magistrate’s order – High Court dismissal in limine – Appellate interference with concurrent findings – Costs of appeal. | Primary Courts Procedure Act – Section 66; Section 68; Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts established by Article 154P of the Constitution) Rules, 1998; General principles relating to possession (corpus and animus). | Download |
| 2016-02-16 | CA/WRT/0439/2013 |
B.Yasodha Vs. Colombo Municipal Council.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Locus standi – Official quarters – Occupation after retirement – Recovery of possession – Municipal employee housing – Unauthorized occupation – Dismissal of writ application – Academic issue. | Local Government Quarters Recovery of Possession Act. | Download |
| 2016-02-16 | CA/PHC/0066/2007 |
Thennakoonge Somarathna and 2 Others Vs. Thennakoonge Karunadasa and 2 Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Defective Petition of Appeal – Non-compliance with Court of Appeal Rules – Appellate jurisdiction – Revision application – Dismissal in limine – Failure to invoke jurisdiction properly – Petition not addressed to Court of Appeal – Procedural defects – Mandatory procedural requirements – High Court appellate and revisionary jurisdiction – Court of Appeal practice and procedure – Invalid appeal – Jurisdictional challenge – Non-compliance with Rule 2(1)(a) – Non-compliance with Rule 14(1) – Fatal procedural irregularity – Proper forum for appeal – Refusal to consider merits – Appeal dismissed on technical grounds. | Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts established by Article 154P of the Constitution) Rules, 1998 – Rule 2(1)(a) (Requirement that appeals from Provincial High Courts be addressed to and lodged for the Court of Appeal within the prescribed period); Rule 14(1) (Mandatory contents and form of a Petition of Appeal); Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 154P(3)(b) (Appellate and revisionary jurisdiction of Provincial High Courts); Principles governing invocation of appellate jurisdiction and strict compliance with procedural rules. | Download |
| 2016-02-16 | CA/PHC/0168/2014 |
Watagala Gamaralalage Nihal
Premathilaka Vs. Ranawaka Arachchilage Kushan
Maduranga Nawaratna and Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Vehicle forfeiture and custody – Criminal Procedure Code Section 431 – Police seizure of property – Disposal of seized property by Magistrate – Discretion of Magistrate in property release – Entitlement to possession – Ownership versus possession disputes – Fraudulent vehicle transfer – Forged registration documents – Bona fide purchaser for value – Hire purchase agreement – Absolute ownership under leasing company – Motor Traffic Act registration – Revision of Magistrate’s order – High Court appellate jurisdiction – Judicial discretion in criminal property proceedings – Special circumstances overriding possession at time of seizure – Criminal and civil overlap in property disputes – Misinterpretation of precedent – Interim custody of production property – Appeal against revisionary order. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 – Section 431(1) and (2) (Seizure and interim disposal of property by Magistrate); Section 433(a)(1) (Entitlement to possession of vehicles under hire purchase/leasing agreements, as amended by Act No. 12 of 1990); Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203) (Registration of motor vehicles and determination of ownership); Principles of judicial discretion in criminal procedure; Law relating to disposal of stolen or fraudulently obtained property pending investigation. | Download |
| 2016-02-16 | CA/0054/1999(F) |
Seeni Mohamadu Mohamudu
Abubakar Vs. Bank of Ceylon.
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H.N..J.Perera, J. | Appeal against judgment of District Court – Laesio enormis – Undue enrichment – Sale of immovable property – Alleged inadequacy of consideration – Transfer of property to creditor bank – Loan default – Valuation of property – Market value of property – Validity of deed of transfer – Declaration of nullity – Civil procedure – Duty of trial judge – Evaluation of evidence – Failure to analyse evidence – Failure to consider witness testimony – Non-compliance with Section 187 of the Civil Procedure Code – Requirement to give reasons – Bare answers to issues – Judgment lacking findings and reasoning – Failure of justice – Prejudice to substantial rights of parties – Appellate intervention – Setting aside judgment – Trial de novo | Civil Procedure Code, Section 187. | Download |
| 2016-02-15 | CA/WRT/0095/2013 |
Abeyratnage Ajith Thushara and one another Vs. The Hon. Minister of Education and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – Divesting of school property – Assisted school – State-vested property – Roman Catholic School – Roman Catholic Bishop – Intervention application – Intervenient-Petitioner – Necessary party – Sufficient interest – Ownership dispute – School premises – Use of vested property – Public law remedy – Writ jurisdiction – Affected party – Administration of justice – Refusal of intervention – Property claim – School administration. | Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Supplementary Provisions) Act No. 5 of 1960; Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Supplementary Provisions) Act No. 8 of 1961. | Download |
| 2016-02-15 | CA/0243/2012 |
Dasanayaka Mudiyanselage Gunerathne Bibila Vs. The Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Grievous hurt – Appeal against sentence – Compensation paid to victim in open court – Mitigating circumstances – Reduction of custodial sentence – Suspension of sentence – Victim compensation – Judicial discretion in sentencing – Rigorous imprisonment – Fine and default sentence – Restorative justice considerations – Sentence variation on appeal – Conviction affirmed – Appeal dismissed subject to variation of sentence. | Penal Code – Section 317 (Voluntarily causing grievous hurt); Law relating to sentencing, compensation to victims, suspended sentences, fines, and default imprisonment. | Download |
| 2016-02-12 | CA/WRT/0033/2014 |
K.M.C.J.B. Kangara Vs. Education Services Employees Thrift and
Credit Cooperative Society Limited and 2 Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – Cancellation of appointment – Administrative Officer (Executive Grade Class III) – Qualification requirements – Equivalent qualifications – Diploma in Human Resource Management – Diploma in Accountancy – Diploma in Business Management – Ejusdem Generis rule – Prior approval requirement – Co-operative Employees Commission – Permanent appointment – Acting appointment – Legitimate expectation – Invalid appointment – Recruitment and promotion – Public employment – Judicial review – Dismissal of application. | Co-operative Employees Commission Act No. 12 of 1972; Government Gazette Notification No. 1712/36 dated 02.07.2011. | Download |
| 2016-02-12 | CA/WRT/0446/2014 |
Vehicles Lanka (Private) Limited and one another Vs. Jagath Premalal Wijeweera.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. | Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Prohibition – Writ of Mandamus – Customs clearance – Import licence – Vehicle assembly – Misrepresentation – Clean hands doctrine – Estoppel – Finality of litigation – Refusal of notice – Res judicata principles – Cabinet decision – Customs Ordinance – Supreme Court settlement – Special Leave to Appeal. | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka, Motor Traffic Act (Section 241), Customs Ordinance (Section 144), Imports and Exports (Control) Act, and Supreme Court Fundamental Rights jurisdiction (SC(FR) No. 304/2011). | Download |
| 2016-02-12 | CA/0117/2014 |
Arampath Mudiyanselage Thilakaratne Bandara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. K.K.Wickramaisnghe, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse – Appeal against conviction – Failure to read and explain indictment – Failure to record plea of accused – Mandatory arraignment procedure – Right of accused to know charge – Compliance with statutory requirements before commencement of trial – Whether representation by counsel cures defect – Whether omission amounts to mere procedural irregularity – Fair trial rights – Prejudice to accused – Failure of justice – Applicability of curative provisions – Validity of conviction where mandatory procedure not followed – Non-compliance with essential criminal procedure – Retrial ordered – Conviction and sentence set aside. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 138 (Proviso) – Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Sections 196, 436 and 456A – Penal Code, Section 365B(2)(b) (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 and Act No. 29 of 1998). | Download |
| 2016-02-09 | CA/0153/2012 |
Kankanam Vitharanage Chandrasekera Alias Kiriputha Vs. The Hon.Attorney General.
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Aiding and abetting – Possession of cannabis – Conviction – Appeal against sentence – Sentence disparity – Co-accused – Principal offender and secondary offender – Guilty plea – Suspended sentence – Rigorous imprisonment – Whether sentence imposed on abettor was excessive – Sentencing principles – Equality and consistency in sentencing – Differential treatment of accused persons – Right to plead not guilty and stand trial – Whether accused penalised for exercising right to trial – Appellate review of sentence – Disparity between sentences imposed on co-accused – Interests of justice – Reduction of sentence – Suspended sentence imposed on appeal – Variation of sentence. | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (possession of cannabis provisions) – Penal Code (Aiding and Abetting Provisions). | Download |
| 2016-02-09 | CA/0334/1998(F) |
Welathanthrige William
Botheju Vs. Weligepolage S umanadasa Perera and Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Partition action – Appeal against dismissal of partition action – Death of parties pending appeal – Substitution of deceased parties – Failure to substitute deceased respondent – Abatement of appeal – Application to set aside abatement order – Re-listing of appeal – Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal to restore abated appeal – Inherent jurisdiction of Court – Incidental orders – Sufficient cause for reinstatement – Burden of proof on applicant – Lack of due diligence – Delay in prosecuting appeal – Repeated extensions of time – Failure to comply with court directions – Reconstruction of court record – Discovery of documents after abatement – Counsel’s negligence – Consequences of attorney’s default – Non-prosecution of appeal – Judicial discretion in reinstatement – Administration of justice. | Civil Procedure Code, Section 403 – Supreme Court Rules, Rule 34 (Non-prosecution of appeals and applications). | Download |
| 2016-02-08 | CA/PHC/APN/0047/2015 |
Dilshan Nerious Roger Fernando Vs. Done Lakshmi Ranasinghe and one another.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Revision Application – Dismissal in limine – Preliminary objections – Acquiescence and waiver – Acceptance of court order – Estoppel by conduct – Delay and laches – Unreasonable delay in seeking revision – Discretionary nature of revisionary jurisdiction – Suppression of material facts – Non-disclosure of material documents – Uberrima fides – Clean hands doctrine – Section 66 proceedings – Possession dispute – Interim order – Contempt of court proceedings – Jurisdiction of Primary Court – Concurrent proceedings in District Court – Failure to challenge order promptly – Exercise of revisionary powers – Procedural fairness – Abuse of process – Revision refused – Dismissal of application. | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 – Section 66; Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978; Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990. | Download |
| 2016-02-08 | CA/PHC/APN/0060/2015 |
Amarasinghe Gunawardena Don
Kusum Kumari Amarasinghe Vs. Officer-in-Charge of Homicide Investigation Unit of Criminal Investigation Department and 3 Others.
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J. | Revision Application – Refusal of bail – Bail pending investigation – Completion of investigations – Completion of non-summary proceedings – Remand imprisonment – Maximum period of remand custody – One-year remand limit – Bail after prolonged detention – Exceptional circumstances – Judicial discretion in granting bail – High Court order revised – Conditional bail – Cash bail – Surety bail – Reporting conditions – Release of suspect on bail. | Bail Act No. 30 of 1997 – Sections 14, 16 and 17. | Download |
| 2016-02-08 | CA/PHC/APN/0110/2015 |
Kahengoda Mudiyanselage Rangani
Saman Rupasinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and 3 Others.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Revision application – Refusal of bail – One year remand custody – Completion of investigations – Filing of plaint – High Court order set aside – Release on bail – Cash bail – Surety bail – Family member sureties – Reporting to CID – Monthly reporting requirement – Passport impounded – Travel restrictions – Bail conditions – Exercise of revisionary jurisdiction – Continued detention – Entitlement to bail. | Bail Act No. 30 of 1997. | Download |
| 2016-02-08 | CA/PHC/APN/0111/2015 |
Kahengoda Mudiyanselage
Rangani Saman Rupasinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and 2 Others.
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Hon.Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Revision application – Refusal of bail – One year remand custody – Release on bail – High Court order set aside – Cash bail – Surety bail – Family member sureties – Monthly reporting requirement – Reporting to Police Station – Passport impounded – Travel restrictions – Bail conditions – Exercise of revisionary jurisdiction – Continued detention – Entitlement to bail. | Bail Act No. 30 of 1997. | Download |
| 2016-02-08 | CA/0134/2013 |
Werahera Appuhamylage
Nirmala Piyatissa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. K.K. Wickramasinghe, J. | Murder – Conviction – Appeal against conviction and sentence – Evaluation of evidence – Credibility of eyewitness testimony – Circumstantial and direct evidence – Identification of accused – Recovery of weapon on information supplied by accused – Admissibility of discovery evidence – Medical evidence corroborating eyewitness account – Government Analyst’s report – Material and immaterial contradictions – Weight to be attached to dock statement – Burden of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt – Conduct of accused after offence – Flight and concealment as incriminating circumstance – Findings of trial judge on credibility of witnesses – Appellate interference with findings of fact – Whether prosecution proved intention to kill – Affirmation of conviction and sentence – Dismissal of appeal. | Penal Code, Section 296 – Evidence Ordinance, Section 27. | Download |
| 2016-02-08 | CA/0135/2010 |
Kristho Badhuge Anuruddha Vs. The Honorable Attorney General
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Hon.Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J (P/CA) | Murder – Conviction – Appeal against conviction and sentence – Sudden fight – Exception 4 to Section 294 of the Penal Code – Culpable homicide not amounting to murder – Evaluation of evidence – Duty of trial judge to consider evidence favourable to accused – Contradictions in prosecution evidence – Material contradictions – Defence witness – Failure to evaluate defence evidence – Sudden quarrel – Heat of passion – Absence of premeditation – Whether trial judge misdirected himself – Reduction of offence from murder to culpable homicide – Appellate interference with findings of fact – Fair trial – Benefit of statutory exception – Appeal partly allowed. | Penal Code, Sections 293, 294, 296 – Exception 4 to Section 294 (Sudden Fight). | Download |
| 2016-02-05 | CA/PHC/0044/1999 CA/PHC/0059/1999 |
Jeyam Immanuel Ayam
Perumal Vs. Commissioner of Labour.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) contributions – Recovery of EPF arrears and surcharge – Certificate under Section 38(2) – Sufficiency of particulars in certificate – Validity of certificate – Liability of company directors – Directors holding office during default period – Former director’s liability – Statutory recovery proceedings – Employer default – Corporate liability – Interpretation of labour welfare legislation – Right to challenge computation of EPF dues – Compliance with statutory requirements – Appeal against recovery order – Dismissal of appeal. | Employees’ Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 – Section 16 (Surcharge on defaulted contributions); Section 38(2) (Recovery of EPF contributions and surcharge by certificate procedure); Section 40 (Offences by body corporate and liability of directors/officers); Law relating to statutory interpretation and recovery of employment-related contributions. | Download |
| 2016-02-05 | CA/0008/1999(F) |
Vincy Edward Von Hagt Pathirana Vs. Don Richard Munasinghe
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Constructive trust – Declaration of trust – Beneficial interest in property – Transfer of immovable property – Deed of transfer – Re-transfer agreement – Money lending transaction disguised as sale – Section 83 of the Trust Ordinance – Attendant circumstances – Inadequacy of consideration – Continued possession by transferor – Beneficial ownership – Legal title versus equitable interest – Existence of trust relationship – Burden of proof – Parol evidence – Intention of parties – Loan secured by transfer of property – Refusal to re-transfer property – Constructive trustee – Evaluation of evidence – Findings of fact by trial court – Credibility of witnesses – Appellate review of factual findings – Deference to trial judge – Primary facts – Inferences drawn from evidence – No misdirection by trial judge. | Trust Ordinance, Section 83. | Download |
| 2016-02-03 | CA/0240/2013 |
P.R.Nandana Pushpakumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Murder – Appeal against conviction and death sentence – Circumstantial evidence – Last seen theory – Failure to establish exact time of death – Burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt – Misdirection by trial judge – Erroneous factual findings – Recovery of knife under Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance – Discovery evidence – Insufficient nexus between recovered weapon and offence – Mobile phone recovery – Opportunity versus proof of guilt – Multiple assailants possibility – Medical evidence inconsistent with prosecution theory – Presumption of innocence – Circumstantial evidence not excluding other hypotheses – Reasonable doubt – Acquittal on appeal – Conviction set aside. | Penal Code – Section 296 (Murder); Evidence Ordinance – Section 27 (Admissibility of information leading to discovery of facts); Law relating to circumstantial evidence and burden of proof in criminal proceedings. | Download |
| 2016-02-03 | CA/0880/1997(F) |
R. Nelson Seneviratne Vs. T.A.S.Sampath Sugathadasa and Others.
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Hon. Gaffoor, J. | Partition action – Appeal – Competing claims as to corpus – Defendant seeking inclusion of larger land as subject matter of partition action – Failure to register lis pendens in respect of larger land – Mandatory requirements for registration of lis pendens – Non-compliance with statutory procedure – Amendment of corpus in partition proceedings – Validity of decree – Defect affecting final and conclusive character of partition decree – Misdirection by trial judge – Failure to reject claim for larger land – Remittal for fresh trial – Setting aside judgment. | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977, Sections 6, 13, 19(2)(b), 19(2)(c), and 48(1). | Download |
| 2016-02-02 | CA/PHC/0197/2007 |
The Secretary of Provincial Ministry of Education Vs. Diyogu Hennadige Kusumawathie.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Court of Appeal Rules 1988 – Rule 14 compliance – Rule 12(2) signature requirement – Validity of Petition of Appeal – Filing of appeal by registered attorney – Proxy and revocation of proxy – Section 27 Civil Procedure Code – Change of registered attorney-at-law – Filing of fresh proxy and motion – Maintainability of appeal – Preliminary objections – Fatal procedural defects – Non-compliance with appellate procedure rules – Requirement that petition be signed by attorney on record – Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal – Rejection in limine – Technical objections vs substantive justice – Precedent on defective appeals – Dismissal of appeal on procedural grounds. | Court of Appeal Rules, 1988 – Rule 12(2); Rule 14; Civil Procedure Code – Section 27(1) and 27(2). | Download |
| 2016-02-02 | CA/PHC/0008/2007 |
Hetti Muhandiramalage Podi Menike Vs. Ellepola Gedara Premeratne and another.
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne, J. | Land dispute – Possession of land – Inquiry under Section 66 – Determination of possession – Forcible dispossession – Restoration of possession – Contradictory findings by Primary Court Judge – Invalid order – Failure to determine possession on relevant date – Revision application – Dismissal of revision by High Court – Error of law – Failure to consider material facts and law – Appellate review – Setting aside High Court order – Procedural irregularity – Appeal allowed. | Primary Courts Procedure Act – Section 66 (Information regarding disputes likely to cause breach of peace concerning land); Section 68(1) (Determination and restoration of possession in land disputes); Law relating to revisionary jurisdiction and appellate review. | Download |
| 2016-02-02 | CA/0484/1998(F) |
Mohamed Sadikeen Mohamed
Unais and One another Vs. Mohamed Sameem Noorul Asma
alias Asmi and Others.
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Hon. Mallinie Gunaratne, J. | Partition action – Appeal against dismissal of partition action – Re-listing application – Ex parte dismissal of appeal – Absence of respondents at hearing – Failure to serve notice of appeal – Due notice requirement – Right to be heard – Natural justice – Opportunity of being heard – Sufficiency of cause for non-appearance – Application to re-hear appeal – Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal to restore appeal – Inherent jurisdiction of Court – Personal service of notice – Presumption of regularity of official acts – Rebuttal of presumption – Unchallenged averments in petition – Failure to deny material facts in objections – Reinstatement of appeal – Setting aside ex parte order – Partition proceedings – Re-hearing of appeal. | Civil Procedure Code, Section 771 – Evidence Ordinance, Section 114 Illustration (d). | Download |
| 2016-02-02 | CA/0494/1999(F) |
Gamekankanamge Gunawathie and Others Vs. Indra Josephine Jayasinghe and Others.
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Partition action – Appeal – Abatement of appeal – Application for re-listing – Failure to substitute deceased respondent – Delay in effecting substitution – Dismissal of substitution application – Application to set aside abatement order – Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal to restore abated appeal – Inherent jurisdiction of Court – Whether appeal against abatement order lies to Supreme Court – Restoration of appeal – Requirement of sufficient cause – Burden of proving sufficient cause – Duty of appellant to prosecute appeal with due diligence – Failure of counsel to act diligently – Whether negligence of counsel constitutes sufficient cause – Discovery of documents after abatement order – Relevance of documents available prior to abatement – Long delay in prosecution of appeal – Repeated extensions granted by Court – Non-compliance with court directions – Due administration of justice – Refusal of re-listing application. | Civil Procedure Code, Section 403 – Supreme Court Rules, Rule 34 – Inherent Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal. | Download |
| 2016-01-29 | CA/0191/2010 |
Gonapinuwalage Indrajith Sisira Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda P.C.J. (PICA) and Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Possession of Heroin – Section 54A(d), Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance – Police raid – Recovery of heroin parcel – Accused fleeing from police – Proof of possession – Chain of custody – Inward journey of productions – Government Analyst’s Report – Continuity of productions – Failure to call material witness – Cumulative evidence – Section 114(f), Evidence Ordinance – Unsealed production – Fingerprint evidence – Dock statement – False implication – Failure to put defence case in cross-examination – Afterthought defence – Credibility of witnesses – Improbabilities in prosecution case – Conviction based on circumstantial and scientific evidence – Appellate review. | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance – Section 54A(d); Evidence Ordinance – Section 114(f). | Download |
| 2016-01-29 | CA(PHC)/0013/2013 |
Satharasinghe Kamkanamage Nelson Sathyapala Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board.
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J | Appeal against ejectment order – Government Quarters- Recovery of possession – Competent Authority – Notice to quit – Ejectment of occupier – Magistrate’s Court jurisdiction – Revision application – Definition of Competent Authority – Ceylon Electricity Board Chairman – Validity of affidavit – Technical defects in affidavit – Curable irregularities – Application of Section 9 – Procedural defects – Caption in application – Whether procedural non-compliance invalidates proceedings – Opportunity to show cause – Right to a fair hearing – Ex parte ejectment proceedings – Conclusive evidence of facts stated in application – Writ of possession – Scope of judicial review | Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 (as amended by Act No. 8 of 1981 and Act No. 45 of 1985), Sections 3, 6 and 7 – Establishments Code, Chapter XIX, Section 9:1. | Download |
| 2016-01-29 | CA(PHC)/0161/2009 |
Lanka Salt Limited Vs. Indrani Seneviratne.
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Appeal against dismissal of writ application – Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Prohibition – Mineral tax on salt production – Salt manufacturing industry – Liability to pay mineral tax – Interpretation of “mineral” – Whether salt constitutes a mineral – Mines and Minerals Act – Definition of minerals – Naturally occurring substances – Provincial Council taxation powers – Mining versus manufacturing – Tax on mineral production – Admission of liability – Correspondence acknowledging tax liability – Estoppel – Suppression of material facts – Failure to disclose material documents – Delay in invoking writ jurisdiction – Discretionary nature of writ remedies – Requirement of clean hands – Judicial review of administrative action – No entitlement to writs as of right. | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Article 140 (writ jurisdiction principles) – Mines and Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992, Sections 28, 67 and 70 – Relevant Provincial Council legislation and regulations relating to mineral taxes. | Download |
| 2016-01-29 | CA(PHC)APN/0092/2011 |
Assistant Labour Commissioner Vs. W.G.N.S. Ranaweera.
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Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Revision application – Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) recovery proceedings – Recovery of EPF contributions and surcharge – Certificate filed under Section 38(2) of the EPF Act – Magistrate’s Court jurisdiction – Summons to employer – Recovery as a fine – Revision against Magistrate’s order – High Court setting aside Magistrate’s order – Interpretation of Section 38(2) of the EPF Act – Relationship between Sections 17, 38(1), and 38(2) – Commissioner of Labour’s discretion – Impracticable or inexpedient recovery – Recovery through District Court – Direct recovery through Magistrate’s Court – Jurisdictional challenge – Misinterpretation of precedent – Ratio decidendi and obiter dicta – Recovery of employees’ statutory benefits – Employer’s liability for EPF arrears – Surcharge recovery – Legislative intent – Speedy recovery mechanism – Revisionary jurisdiction – Delay in filing appeal – Perverse order – Reinstatement of Magistrate’s order – Allowing revision application. | Employees’ Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958, as amended by Act No. 8 of 1971 and Act No. 1 of 1985, Sections 17, 38(1), and 38(2).Employees’ Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958, as amended by Act No. 8 of 1971 and Act No. 1 of 1985, Sections 17, 38(1), and 38(2). | Download |
| 2016-01-29 | CA/0141/99(F) |
Ceylon Scout Council Vs. H.S.L.Peiris
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Landlord and tenant relationship – Succession to tenancy upon death of original tenant – Unlawful demolition of tenanted premises and ejectment without due process of law – Claim for damages for loss of residence, loss of movables, and improvements made to premises – Burden of proof in claims for special damages – Requirement of precise and cogent evidence to establish pecuniary loss – Failure to prove expenditure on repairs and improvements – Admissibility and evidentiary value of unchallenged documents – Assessment of general damages for unlawful ejectment and loss of personal belongings – Variation of damages awarded by trial court. | Civil Procedure Code – Sections 84, 85, 86 and 87. | Download |
| 2016-01-29 | CA/0961/97(F) |
Ratgamage Luxman De Silva and 5 others Vs. Ratgamage Rohana De Silva
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Partition action – Appeal against interlocutory decree in partition proceedings – Validity of notice of appeal and petition of appeal – Change of attorney-at-law after judgment – Revocation of proxy and appointment of new attorney-at-law – Requirement of leave of court and notice to existing attorney-at-law for revocation of proxy – Whether filing a new proxy without properly revoking the earlier proxy is valid – Locus standi to institute appeal – Whether notice of appeal filed by an unauthorized attorney-at-law is a curable defect – Preliminary objection to maintainability of appeal – Dismissal of appeal for non-compliance with mandatory procedural requirements. | Civil Procedure Code – Sections 27(1), 27(2) and 759(2), Partition Law No. 16 of 1951 (as amended). | Download |
| 2016-01-28 | CA(PHC)/0071/2007 |
Weerasinghe Jayawardene Alexander Abeyratne Vs. The Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Revision application – Revisionary jurisdiction – Discretionary remedy – Requirement of exceptional circumstances – Failure to plead exceptional circumstances – Dismissal of revision application – Confiscation of vehicle – Animal Act offences – Guilty plea by accused persons – Release of vehicle on bond – Failure to appear at inquiry – Repeated absence before Magistrate’s Court – Warrants issued – Forfeiture and confiscation proceedings – Burden on claimant to establish entitlement to vehicle – False affidavit – Contradictory explanations for non-appearance – Lack of candour before court – Clean hands doctrine – Attempt to mislead court-Powers of appellate court where appellant fails to appear – No basis for appellate intervention. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 349(3) – Animal Act. | Download |
| 2016-01-28 | CA(REV)/1447/2006 |
V.S. Palliyaguru Vs. A.W. Kuruppu.
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Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor,J. | Revision application – restitutio in integrum – de novo trial – – land dispute – forgery allegation – failure to cross-examine – defendant absence – remand custody excuse – negligence – abandonment of defence – Section 145 CPC – Section 144 CPC – default for non-prosecution – judicial discretion – plaintiff evidence accepted – notarial attestation presumption – burden of proof – revisionary jurisdiction – procedural regularity – no exceptional circumstances – delay – lack of promptitude – dismissal with costs. | Civil Procedure Code – Sections 144, 145- Notaries Ordinance – Section 31(20)(c). | Download |
| 2016-01-26 | CA/0166/14 |
Vithanage Palitha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera,J. and Hon.K.K. Wickermasinghe, J. | Rape and Grave Sexual Abuse – Child victim – Identification evidence – Mistaken identity – Opportunity for observation – Prompt identification of accused – Credibility of prosecutrix – Corroborative medical evidence – Recent vaginal penetration – Failure to produce accused’s medical report – Whether adverse inference arises – Application under section 200 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act – Prima facie case – Refusal to hear submissions under section 200 – Judicial bias – Remand during trial – Appellate review of findings of fact and credibility. | Penal Code, ss. 364(2), 365B(2)(b); Code of Criminal Procedure Act, s. 200. | Download |
| 2016-01-25 | CA/0286/2006 |
Abdul Cader Mohamed Salim Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda P.C.J. (PICA) and Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Possession of Heroin – Conviction for drug possession – Appeal against conviction and sentence – Burden of proof – Prima facie case – Evaluation of defence evidence – Credibility of police witnesses – Informant-led narcotics raid – Recovery of heroin from accused – Chain of custody – Weighing and sealing of productions – Alleged procedural irregularities – Material infirmities in prosecution case – Contradictions and omissions – False implication defence – Assessment of dock statement – Character evidence – Previous conviction – Judicial bias . | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Section 54A(d) (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984). | Download |
| 2016-01-25 | CALA/0006/2013 |
Pitiduwa Gamage Sumith Rohana Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and two others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda P.C.J. (PICA) and Hon. H. C. J. Madawala, J. | Appeal by aggrieved party – Leave to appeal against sentence – Plea of guilty – Unlawful assembly – Abduction – Causing hurt – Conviction on plea of guilt – Subsequent acquittal after conviction – Whether trial judge could acquit accused after recording conviction – Per incuriam orders – Requirement of five or more persons for unlawful assembly – Conviction despite discharge of co-accused – Participation of unidentified offenders – Sentencing principles – Aggravating and mitigating factors – Adequacy of sentence – Suspended sentence – Compensation to victim – Judicial discretion in sentencing – Concurrent sentences. | Judicature Act, Section 16 – Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 340 – Penal Code, Sections 32, 138, 140, 146, 314 and 356. | Download |
| 2016-01-22 | CALA/0394/2006 |
Ceylinco Insurance Company Ltd. Vs. K.M. Prabath.
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Hon.Deepali Wijesundera, J. and Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor,J. | Insurance policy – Fire and burglary insurance – Rejection of insurance claim – Time bar – Limitation clause – Fraud clause – Interpretation of insurance contract – Preliminary issues – Trial of issues of law – Whether claim barred by policy conditions – Fraudulent claim – False declaration – Forfeiture of benefits – Time limit for insurer\'s liability – Distinction between special and general contractual provisions – Mixed question of law and fact – Necessity of evidence – Disputed facts – Judicial discretion – Refusal to try issue as pure question of law – Maintainability of action. | Civil Procedure Code, Section 147. | Download |
| 2016-01-22 | CA(PHC)/0023/2015 |
Balangoda Ranaweerage
Berti Chandrasena Vs. The Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Revision application against sentence – Plea of guilty – Cruelty to children – Child abuse – Ill-treatment of child – Wilful neglect – Failure to provide food – Custody and care of child – Conviction on plea of guilt – Sentencing discretion – Minimum statutory sentence – Rigorous imprisonment – Suspended sentence – Compensation to victim – Mitigating factors – First offender – Request for reduction of sentence – Custodial sentence – Welfare of offender’s family – Mental trauma suffered by offender’s child – Revisionary jurisdiction – Failure to exercise right of appeal – Requirement of exceptional circumstances – Revision not a substitute for appeal – Absence of miscarriage of justice – Adequacy of sentence – Judicial reluctance to interfere with sentence – Child protection considerations. | Penal Code (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995), Section 308A – Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (provisions relating to appeals and revision). | Download |
| 2016-01-22 | CA/0855/97(F) |
Pettagan Jinadasa alias Pettagan Jandasa and One another Vs. Obinamuni Methsiri De Silva and Others
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Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor, J. | Partition action – Identification of corpus in a partition suit – Competing survey plans and reports – Whether the corpus is correctly depicted in the preliminary plan or the Surveyor General’s plan – Evaluation of survey evidence and title deeds in determining identity of land – Admissions by parties regarding devolution of title – Contradictory claims by defendant regarding extent and identity of corpus – Evidentiary value of plans referred to in title deeds – Presumption arising from failure to produce material evidence – Scope of appellate intervention in findings of fact relating to identification of corpus – Affirmation of interlocutory decree where trial judge’s findings are supported by evidence. | Partition Law No. 16 of 1951 (as amended), Evidence Ordinance – Section 114 (presumption arising from non-production of evidence). | Download |
| 2016-01-22 | CA/0891/99(F) |
Union Assurance Limited Vs. P.Lalith Perera
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Insurance agency relationship – Claim for unpaid insurance commissions under an oral agreement – Reduction of commissions by insurer – Whether notice of revised commission structure was given to insurance agent – Prescription of claims arising from unwritten contracts – Limitation period applicable to oral agreements – Burden of proof in claims for monetary recovery – Requirement of precise proof of pecuniary loss – Failure to prove entire amount claimed – Recovery limited to sums established by documentary evidence – Scope of appellate interference with findings of primary fact – Variation of damages awarded by trial court. | Prescription Ordinance – Section 7, Civil Procedure Code – Sections 84, 85, 86 and 87. | Download |
| 2016-01-21 | CA/0081/14 |
Aparekka Jayasundara
Mudiyanselage Jayathilaka
Jayasewana Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. and Hon. K.K.Wickramasinghe, J. | Appeal against conviction for rape of a minor adopted daughter – Credibility of child victim’s testimony – Whether conviction can be sustained primarily on the evidence of the victim without direct corroboration – Whether discrepancies concerning the time of the offence, absence of the alleged letter to police, and uncertainty as to penetration created reasonable doubt – Interpretation of statutory requirements regarding particulars of time in an indictment – Whether the period stated in the indictment sufficiently informed the accused of the case he had to meet – Assessment of evidence of child victims subjected to sexual abuse by guardians. | Penal Code, s. 364(2)(e) (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995); Code of Criminal Procedure Act, ss. 165(1) and 174(1)–(2). | Download |
| 2016-01-20 | CA/WRT/05/2013 and CA/WRT/06/2013 |
T.M.C.S Bandara and one another Vs. N. Abayawickrema and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J (P/CA) | Writ jurisdiction – Certiorari – Mandamus – Prohibition – pension reduction – pension recovery – overpayment recovery – impugned decisions – retired public officers – Investigating Officers (Local Government) – salary anomalies – pension revision – retrospective application – recovery of pension overpayments – administrative discretion – judicial review – pension not absolute right – absence of vested legal right – – legality of recovery – good faith calculation – eligibility cut-off date – no arbitrariness. | Minutes on Pensions – Rule 1-Public Administration Circular No. 44/1990-Public Administration Circular No. 2/97 (iii)-Public Administration Circular No. 16/1994-Public Administration Circular No. 01/1997-Public Administration Circular No. 05/1999. | Download |
| 2016-01-20 | CA/1277/99(F) |
Srimathi Malkanthi Karunanayake Vs. Mohamed Aliyar Abdul Gaffoor
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. | Servitude right of way – Claim for declaration of right of access over roadway – Defendant’s claim in reconvention for exclusive ownership and damages – Interpretation of deed reserving right of use to vendor, heirs and assigns – Whether successors in title were entitled to use the roadway – Exclusive use and possession of roadway – Claim of prescriptive title – Failure to establish uninterrupted and exclusive possession – Burden of proving damages in reconventional claim – Withdrawal of original action – Continuation of reconventional action | No specific statutory provision cited;General principles governing servitudes, easements, and prescriptive title under Sri Lankan property law. | Download |
| 2016-01-20 | CA/0066/14 |
Baddurdeen Sajeer Arfeth Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera, J. and Hon. K.K.Wickramasinghe, J. | Grave sexual abuse of a child under 16 years – Appeal against conviction and sentence – Failure to read and explain indictment to accused – Failure to record plea of guilty or not guilty – Mandatory procedural safeguards in criminal trials – Right of accused to understand charges – Indictment served in a language not understood by accused – Requirement of translation and explanation of charges – Non-compliance with statutory procedure – Violation of fair trial requirements – Conviction vitiated by procedural irregularity | Penal Code – Section 365B(2)(b); Criminal Procedure Code – Section 196. | Download |
| 2016-01-20 | CA/0138/2011 |
Kalawila Pathirage Piyal Wickramarathne Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, P.C.J. (P/CA) and Hon. S. Devika de L. Tennakoon, J. | Whether prior testimony could be admitted under section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance when the witness had not been tendered for cross-examination – Requirement under the Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act for tendering witnesses for cross-examination before deposition may be treated as admissible evidence – Failure of prosecution to establish the death of the witness and satisfy statutory prerequisites for admission of former testimony – Whether conviction and sentence should be quashed. | Penal Code, s. 296; Evidence Ordinance, s. 33; Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act No. 14 of 2005, s. 10; Code of Criminal Procedure Act, s. 328(b). | Download |
| 2016-01-19 | CA(PHC)/0050/2008 |
Kalumuni Himali Vs. Dunuwita Liyange Chandrika.
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Appeal – Roadway dispute – Proceedings under the Primary Courts Procedure Act – Inquiry under Section 66 – Obstruction of roadway – Right of way – Servitude rights – Determination of rights relating to land other than possession – Entitlement to use roadway – Long and uninterrupted use of roadway – Police complaint regarding obstruction – Affidavit evidence – Evaluation of documentary and affidavit evidence – Magistrate\'s findings on entitlement – Removal of obstruction from roadway – Cinnamon cultivation obstructing access – Revision application to High Court – Scope of appellate review. | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Sections 66 and 69(1). | Download |
| 2016-01-19 | CA(PHC)/0243/2004 |
B. Jayarathne Vs. Assistant Agrarian Service and one another
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Appeal against dismissal of writ application – Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Mandamus – Agrarian Services Act – Tenant cultivator rights – Alleged unlawful eviction – Eviction order by Assistant Commissioner of Agrarian Services – Inquiry under Agrarian Services Act – Dispute regarding cultivation rights – Failure to challenge original order – Finality of administrative decisions – Statutory bar against judicial challenge – Appeal by dispossessed cultivator dismissed – Consequential eviction notice – Whether eviction order could be quashed – Delay in asserting rights – Requirement to exhaust statutory remedies – Final and conclusive orders – Mandamus to compel holding of inquiry – Failure to establish legal right to inquiry – Disputed authenticity of supporting documents – Alleged forged or disputed letter – Burden of proof – Judicial review of administrative action – Discretionary nature of writ remedies – Refusal of Certiorari and Mandamus. | Agrarian Services Act No. 58 of 1979, Sections 5(3) and 5(6) – Constitution of Sri Lanka, Article 140 (writ jurisdiction principles). | Download |
| 2016-01-19 | CA/WRT/1039/2008 |
Diyawattegedara Gunawtahie Vs. Gallinda Wattegedara Gunapala and 5 Others.
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Hon. A.H.M.D.Nawaz, J. | Writ jurisdiction – Certiorari – Rent Board proceedings – tenancy dispute – succession of tenancy – implied partnership – business continuity – appeal on question of law only – final and conclusive decision – interpretation ordinance Section 22 – jurisdictional limits – evaluation of evidence – uncontradicted testimony – documentary evidence – partnership inference – tenancy rights of surviving partner – judicial review limits. | Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 – Sections 36(1)(c)(ii), 36(2)(c)(ii), 40(4), 40(11); Interpretation Ordinance – Section 22. | Download |
| 2016-01-18 | CA/WRT/0085/2013 |
Billion Bay Apparels (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Chief Minister and Others.
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Judicial review – writ proceedings – preliminary objection – amendment of affidavits – defective jurat – omission of place of attestation – validity of affidavits – maintainability – counter-affidavit objection – delay in amendment – hearsay evidence – affidavit evidence rule – direct evidence requirement – interlocutory applications – affidavit admissibility – corroboration – procedural irregularity – Commissioner for Oaths duty –jurat requirements – statutory duty – affiant not liable for Commissioner’s omission – curable defect – substantial justice over technicality – substance over form –defective affidavit not nullity – irregularity vs illegality – judicial discretion – liberal approach to affidavits – supervisory jurisdiction. | Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 – Rule 3(8); Civil Procedure Code – Section 181; Oaths and Affirmation Ordinance – Sections 9 and 12(3). | Download |
| 2016-01-18 | CA/0411/1997(F) |
Hunter and Company Limited Vs. Delmege Forsyth and Company Limited.
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Servitude of natural drainage (ius fluminis) – Dominant and servient tenements – Discharge of rainwater and wastewater – Excessive burden on servient tenement – Natural flow of water – Prescription and vetustas (immemorial user) – Immissiones – Nuisance – Discharge of sewage and noxious matter – Scope and limits of servitudal rights – Injunction – Appellate review of trial court findings – Roman-Dutch law. | Roman-Dutch Law principles relating to servitudes and immissiones (including the maxim sic utere tuo ut alienum non laedas). | Download |
| 2016-01-14 | CA(PHC)/0007/2006 |
W.D. Leelawathie Vs. M.U. Wijeratne Menike alias W.P Wijeratne Menike and 2 Others.
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Appeal against revision order – Land dispute – Obstruction of roadway – Breach of peace – Information under Section 66 of the Primary Courts Act – Duty of Magistrate to inquire into dispute – Failure to make order under Section 66 – Revision application – Roadway rights – Servitude rights – Use and enjoyment of roadway – Police report and affidavits as evidence – Jurisdiction of Magistrate in land disputes – Order under Section 69 of the Primary Courts Act – Possession and entitlement for the time being – Proof of right of way – Scope of revisionary jurisdiction – High Court setting aside Magistrate’s order. | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Sections 66 and 69. | Download |
| 2016-01-14 | CA(PHC)/0016/2000 |
Crest Gems Limited Vs. Colombo Municipal Council and 2 Others.
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J | Appeal against Magistrate’s Court order – Recovery of municipal taxes – Trade tax – Annual tax on business premises – Non-payment of tax – Preliminary objection – Prescription – Limitation period – Maintainability of proceedings – Municipal Council Ordinance – Scope of Magistrate’s jurisdiction – Recovery proceedings as a fine – Interpretation of statutory provisions – Meaning of “trade” – Meaning of “industry” (Karmanthaya) – Manufacturing and export of jewellery – Showroom business – Sinhala and English texts of statute – Statutory interpretation – Dictionary meaning of statutory terms – Whether jewellery manufacturing constitutes an industry – Municipal taxation powers. | Municipal Councils Ordinance, Sections 247, 247B and 308. | Download |
| 2016-01-14 | CA(PHC)/0037/2008 |
Divisional Secretary and 2 Others Vs. Sivanu Sinnasamy and Others
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Appeal – Writ jurisdiction – Writ of Certiorari – Writ of Prohibition – Acquisition of land – State land – Provincial High Court jurisdiction – Powers of Provincial High Courts – Challenge to land acquisition – Burden of proving State ownership – Failure to produce acquisition documents – Gazette notification irrelevant to disputed land – Refugee landowners – Vesting of land in the State – Laches – Jurisdictional objections – Provincial Council powers over land – Devolved and non-devolved subjects – Applicability of Article 154P(4) of the Constitution – Judicial review of administrative action. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 154P(4)(b) – Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution – Ninth Schedule (Provincial Council List), Item 18 (Land and Land Settlement) – Article 33(d) of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2016-01-14 | CA/1234/96(F) |
K. Karunasena Vs. V.A. Kusumawathie and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. and Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor J. | Partition action – Appeal against interlocutory decree in partition proceedings – Allotment of shares among co-owners – Failure to allot shares transferred by deeds produced in evidence – Whether deeds tendered and marked at trial should be recognized in the partition decree – Erroneous finding that deeds were not tendered to court – Amendment of interlocutory decree to reflect transfers established by documentary and oral evidence – Adjustment and reallocation of shares transferred by parties pendente lite – Whether amendments to the decree would prejudice rights of other parties – Remittal to District Court for amendment of decree and issuance of commission for final partition. | Partition Law No. 16 of 1951 (as amended), Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2016-01-13 | CA/WRT/0633/2011 |
W.M. Jayaweera and one another Vs. The Commissioner General of Excise and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC, J. (P/CA) | Writ jurisdiction – Certiorari – Mandamus – FL 04 liquor license – relocation of licensed premises – r “government activity – road widening – tenancy expiry – public objections – administrative decision-making – bias allegation – natural justice – right to hearing – public inquiry – administrative law principles – judicial review limits – adequacy of reasons – public interest vs private rights – law and order considerations – excise licensing discretion. | Excise Ordinance (Sri Lanka)-Excise Notification No. 902 (Guidelines 13, 21, 27). | Download |
| 2016-01-12 | CA/0161/2013 |
Lenaduwa Alias Lenawa Lokuge Susantha Indralal Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J.Perera,J. and Hon.K.K. Wickermasinghe, J. | Withdrawal of appeal by accused-appellant – Application to backdate sentence to the date of conviction under section 359 of the Criminal Procedure Code – Legality of default sentences imposed in lieu of fine and compensation – Whether default terms of imprisonment exceeded statutory limits – Amendment of sentence imposed in default of payment of fine and compensation – Direction that sentence be implemented from the date of conviction – | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, s. 359. | Download |
| 2016-01-12 | CA(PHC)0242/2003 |
Vijitha Rohana Ramasundera Vs. Galvatumbe Desanayakege Desanayake
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Hon. W.M.M.Malinie Gunarathne, J. and Hon. P.R.Walgama, J. | Appeal against dismissal of writ application – Writ of Certiorari – Agrarian Development Act – Anda cultivator – Tenant cultivator rights – Order to quit agricultural land – Inquiry under Section 7(7) – Alleged violation of natural justice – Failure to grant hearing – Challenge to administrative decision – Judicial review of administrative action – Dismissal of writ petition – Appeal on a question of law – Non-compliance with appellate procedure – Failure to specify substantial question of law – Absence of attorney’s certificate – Defective petition of appeal – Failure to cite necessary parties – Non-joinder of indispensable parties – Suppression of material facts – Duty of full and frank disclosure – Pending ejectment proceedings – Attempt to mislead court – Discretionary nature of writ remedies – Clean hands doctrine – Refusal of appellate intervention | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000, Section 7(7) – Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts) Rules 1988, Rule 4(2). | Download |
| 2016-01-10 | CA/PHC/0144/2008 |
Pahala Gamage Dhannasena Vs. Pahala Gamage Ariyapala
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Dispossession, land, proof | Primary Court Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-12-01 | CA/WRT/0427/2014 |
S.A.F. Russain and Others Vs. G. Lekah Geethanjali Perera, The Commissioner of Housing (Western Province) and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC. J. | Agreement between the parties-Compensation under Rent Act-Proceedings terminated | Section 18(A) 2 (b) (i) of the Rent Act No. 07 of 1972 | Download |
| 2015-01-30 | CA/HCC/0222/2005 |
Tenison Ridgway Kern Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Forgery-Suspended sentence - Infirmities in evidence-Age of the Accused- Absence of any previous convictions | Sections 456, 457 and 459 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-01-30 | CA/HCC/0046/2011 |
Wijebandarage Ilangasinghe (Deceased) and Ranbandage Sisira IIlangasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Murder-Evidence given in a former judicial proceeding- Duty cast on the accused to provide an explanation-Motive | Sections 27 and 33 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-01-30 | CA/HCC/0162/2007 |
M. Yasawathie and M. Muthunayake Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Murder-Culpable homicide not amounting to murder-Knowledge-Murderous intention | -Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance -Sections 294 and 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-01-29 | CA/HCC/0300/2008 |
H.M. Anura Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Murder-Robbery-Retention of stolen goods-Section 27 recovery | -Sections 296 and 380 of the Penal Code - Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-01-29 | CA/HCC/0224/2009 |
Hewa Dewage Rathnasiri Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Murder- Muderous intention-Knowledge- Culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Section 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-01-28 | CA/HCC/0205/2010 |
L.H.M. Chandana Dayan Bandara
Bamunukotuwa Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder-Grave and sudden provocation-Imposition of a fine | Section 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-01-28 | CA/HCC/0007/2011 |
Kopiwattegedera Jayasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Murder-Non-compliance with the provisions of section 195 (ee) of the Criminal Procedure Code- Jury option-Denial of a fair trial | Section 195 (ee) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-01-23 | CA/HCC/0077/2011 |
Kurukulasuriya Joseph Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Rape- Reduction of the sentence | Sections 364(1) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-01-22 | CA/HCC/0300/2012 |
Nishshanka Arachchige Neil Priyantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Murder-Grievous hurt- Culpable homicide not amounting to murder- Shortcomings in sentencing-Evaluation of evidence | -Sections 32, 297 and 317 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-01-21 | CA/WRT/0891/2009 |
Seylan Bank PLC Vs. The Commissioner General of Labor and Others
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Writ of Certiorari- Payment of enhanced gratuity- Estoppel- Collective agreement- Legitimate expectation- Ejusdem Generis Rule | Sections 8(1) and 10 of the Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 | Download |
| 2015-01-21 | CA/HCC/0209/2012 |
Kiriwala Mudalige Chaminda Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera, J. | Possession and trafficking of Heroin- Evidence of bad character- Evidence improperly admitted | -Sections 54A(b) and 54A(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No . 17 of 1929 -Sections 54,165 and 167 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-01-21 | CA/HCC/0045/2008 |
W.A. Kamal Priyantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Murder- Contradictions-Identification of the Accused- Test of Spontaneity | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-01-20 | CA/WRT/0613/2011 |
W.D. Deepal Mendis Vs. Commissioner, Department of Housing (Western Province) and Others
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Hon. W. M. M.Malini Guneratne, J. | Orders made by the 1st Respondent- Violation of UDA Regulations- Extent of the premises | Section 18(A) of the Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 as amended by Act No.55 of 1980 and 26 of 2002 | Download |
| 2015-01-20 | CA/HCC/0203/2007 |
Ratnayake Liyanarachchilage Piyaratne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Murder-Circumstantial Evidence-Recovery made under section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance-Failure of the accused to challenge material points in cross examination- Improbability- Recent possession of stolen goods | Sections 27 and 114 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-01-14 | CALA/0156/2004 |
Karunawathie Wanniarachchi Vs. Madawita Withanage Sirisena and three others.
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Hon.Deepali Wijesundera, J. and Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor,J. | Ouster clause – Jurisdiction of District Court – Declaratory action – Declaration of title – Forged deed – Fraud – Mortgage bond – State Mortgage and Investment Bank – Borrower – Person claiming through borrower – Independent title claim – Preliminary objection – Maintainability of action – Statutory mortgage – Resolution of bank – Validity of mortgage – Interpretation of ouster provisions – Declaratory relief – Civil jurisdiction – Challenge to mortgage transaction – Necessary party – Right to sue – Fraudulent transactions | State Mortgage and Investment Bank Law No. 13 of 1975, Section 50 – Civil Procedure Code, Sections 76 and 217(d) & (g). | Download |
| 2014-02-26 | CA/1363/2000 (F) |
Weerasinghe Arachchilage Dingiri
Mahattaya Weerasinghe Vs. Jahinge Sirisena and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Corpus of the action, Identification of land and Land in suit. | Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972. | Download |
| 2014-02-26 | CA/0276/2000 (F) |
Tlssa Meegahakotuwa and Others Vs. Meegahakotuwe Gedera Podimenike and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-25 | CA/0100/2012 |
Sachintha Nandan Madiwanan Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Appeal against sentence only, Reduction of sentence and Token reduction of sentence. | Download | |
| 2014-02-25 | CA/0304/2000 (F) |
Mohamed Bari Vs. Associated Hotel Company Ltd
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Order of dismissal, Absence of plaintiff at trial and Counsel having no instructions. | Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-02-24 | CA/1297/2000 (F) |
Weliwitigoda Hewage Dharmadasa Vs. Weliwitigoda Hewage Anurasiri and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | No contest among parties, Binding agreement and Waiver of objections. | Download | |
| 2014-02-22 | CA/0227/2009 |
Attanayake Arachchige Anura Kumarasiri
Alias Sure Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Evaluation of evidence, Burden of proof and Mens rea. | Download | |
| 2014-02-21 | CA/0376/2000 |
Dharmapriya Rupasinghe and Others Vs. Sisira Kumara and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Issues for determination, Failure to answer issues and Points for determination. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-02-21 | CA/0099/2009 |
Yaseek Ayoob Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Murder, Homicide and Culpable homicide not amounting to murder. | Download | |
| 2014-02-20 | CA/1387/2000 (F) |
A.M. Siththi Husaima Vs. A.M.M. Uwais
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Dismissal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-02-20 | CA/0402/0099 (F) |
B.A.Sissie Gunawardane Vs. S.A.Don Jercy Rosmand
Gunawardane and Another
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition action, Co-ownership and Co-heirs. | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977. | Download |
| 2014-02-20 | CA/0007/0013 |
Jayalath Ralalage Maduranga Jayalath Vs. The Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Conviction on plea, Guilty plea and Criminal liability. | Download | |
| 2014-02-19 | CA/0111/2000 (F) |
E. D. Wickremasinghe Vs. P. D. S. Premachandra
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Writ of possession, Execution of decree and Enforcement of judgment. | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2014-02-19 | CA/0933/2000 (F) |
Omere Hemaloka Thero Vs. Kudagoda Hemaratne Thero (Deceased)
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Legal representatives, Substitution of parties and Abatement of proceedings. | Download | |
| 2014-02-19 | CA/0963/0098 |
K.A.D. Yasapala Vs. Swarna Matarage
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Legality of adoption, Adoption order and Proof of adoption. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-02-19 | CA/0064/0098 |
G. Babahami alias Hinni Hami and Another Vs. K.B. Karunawathi
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition action, Interlocutory decree and Final decree. | Download | |
| 2014-02-18 | CA/1360/2000 (F) |
J. A. Isha Upamalika Jayakodi and Others Vs. U. Peiris and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Due diligence, Abatement of proceedings and Dismissal of appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-02-18 | CA/0563/0098 (F) |
W.A.Swarna and Others Vs. G.M.S.P.De.S.Suriyawansa
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Devolution of title, Ownership of land and Declaration of title. | Download | |
| 2014-02-18 | CA/0593/0098 (F) |
H.D. Sisilin Nona Vs. H.D. Somawathie and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Appeal abatement, Abatement of appeal and Failure to substitute parties. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-02-17 | CA/1364/2000 (F) |
Abekoon Jalath Pathiranage
Karunawathie Vs. Suduhakuruge Methoris
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Recovery of possession, Land dispute and Reconventional claim (counterclaim). | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-02-13 | CA/1133/2000 (F) |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Nandasena
Ranasinghe Vs. Rohana Wijewardena and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Lack of documentary title, Possession of land and Development of land. | Download | |
| 2014-02-13 | CA/0612/2000 (F) |
S.M. Kusumawathi Manike alias K.S.M.
Kusumawathi Manike Vs. M.D. Jamis
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-02-13 | CA/0185/0098 (F) |
D.A. Balahami Vs. A.P. Ukku Banda and Another
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Extinguishment of co-ownership, Partition of land and Amicable partition. | Download | |
| 2014-02-12 | CA/1113/0098 (F) |
B.A.I. Perera Vs. Ariyasiri Upananda
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Possession of land, Sale of land and Part payment of purchase price. | Download | |
| 2014-02-12 | CA/0628/0098 (F) CA/628A/0098 (F) |
Mohomed Hashim Mohomed Jifser Vs. Mohomed Naseem Mohomed Nawari
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Pedigree of title, Competing pedigrees and Claim of ownership. | Section 25 of the Partition Law No. 16 of 1951. | Download |
| 2014-02-11 | CA/863A/0098 (F) |
M. T. M. Jiccry Vs. Miyuri Irine Fernando
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Land sale agreement, Agreement to sell immovable property and Vendor and purchaser. | Download | |
| 2014-02-11 | CA/0214/2008 |
Don Ranasuriya Arachchige Rohana Kithsiri Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Heroin possession, Possession of dangerous drugs and Heroin trafficking. | Download | |
| 2014-02-10 | CA/0606/2000 (F) |
M.C.M. Ramzan Vs. Bank of Ceylon and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Documentary evidence, Admissibility of documents and Challenge to evidence on appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-02-10 | CA/0297/2000 (F) |
Dayarathne Hewage Vs. Commercial Bank
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Substitution of parties, Application for substitution and Failure to substitute. | Download | |
| 2014-02-07 | CA/0205/2009 |
J.M. Nuhuman Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Murder, Homicide and Unlawful killing. | Download | |
| 2014-02-06 | CA/0932/0098 (F) CA/932A/0098 (F) |
Palliyaguruge Gnanawathie Vs. Pothupitiyage Demond Silva and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Land dispute, Deed-based title and Prescriptive title. | Download | |
| 2014-02-06 | CA/0749/2000 (F) |
D. Jayasiri Karunawathie and Another Vs. D. Ananda and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Appeal dismissed, Substitution of parties and Failure to file substitution papers | Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2014-02-05 | CA/1125/0098 (F) |
Vidanelage Swarnalatha Perera Vs. Vidanelage Gamini Soysa
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Appeal against judgment of District Court and Revocation of deed of gift. | Download | |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/1163/1998 (F) |
K.A. Karolis Vs. Sirisena Gunawardane
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Trust claim, Ownership of land and Declaration of title. | Trusts Ordinance and Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/1064/0096 (F) |
A.M. Nandawathie and Others Vs. R.K. Nandawathie Herath
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Substitution of parties, Abatement of appeal and Duty to prosecute appeal. | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/0245/2008 |
Thambirasa Thiruchelwam Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Murder, Homicide and Intentional killing. | Download | |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/0048/2012 |
Warnekulasuriya
Fernando Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Petition of Appeal,Trial in absentia and Conviction. | Section 325(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (Sri Lanka) and Section 365B of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/0057/2011 |
J.M. Anura Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Murder, Double murder charge and Culpable homicide not amounting to murder. | Section 293 and Section 294 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/PHC/0094/2013 |
W.G.K. Thilak Wijerathna Vs. Y.M. Dharmadasa
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Rejection of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/PHC/0181/2009 |
A.M. Podinilame Adikari Vs. Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Withdrawal and dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/WRT/0202/0012 |
M.A.J. Rohana Madurasinghe Vs. National Youth Services Council and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-31 | CA/1151/2000 |
Wiyathunga Appuhamilage Nandawathie Vs. Pothupitiya Kankanamlage Dayananda, Wiyatunga Appuhamillage Nandawathie and Others.
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Withdrawal of appeal, Application to withdraw and Consent of respondents. | Download | |
| 2014-01-30 | CA/0957/0098 (F) |
E. A. Sirisena Vs. E A. L. N. Edirisinghe and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Documentary evidence, Registered deeds and Deed endorsements. | Download | |
| 2014-01-30 | CA/0829/2000 (F) |
Bamunu Achchi Kankanamalage Vs. Bamunu Achchi Kankanamalage Karunaratne, Wijekoonralalage John Singho
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Due Diligence. | Download | |
| 2014-01-30 | CA/0069/1998 (F) |
M.P. Layanal Premalatha Vs. W. Somadasa
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition action, Corpus of land and Lot identification. | Download | |
| 2014-01-30 | CA/0206/2000 (F) |
Pahala Gedara Sarthchandra Kulasuriya Vs. Pahala Gedara Tikirihamy alias Pahala
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Divorce a vinculo matrimonii (absolute divorce), Malicious desertion and Valid marriage. | Marriage Registration Ordinance, Civil Procedure Code and Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2014-01-30 | CA/0108/2012 |
K. Sarnal Charnara Appuharny Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Appellate Intervention, Variation of Sentence and Appeal Dismissed. | Section 443 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka) and Section 364 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka) | Download |
| 2014-01-30 | CA/WRT/0331/0008 |
C.P. Kalpage Vs. Central Environment Authority
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Writ Jurisdiction, Administrative Discretion and Judicial Review. | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka and ational Environmental Act No. 47 of 1980. | Download |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/0744/2000 (F) |
Mohamed Salley Beebee Seinam Vs. Mohamed Amanullah Fathima Naseema
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Substitution of parties, Death of a party during proceedings and Judgment rendered a nullity. | Civil Procedure Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/0686/2000 (F) |
Sisiliya Rajapakshe Vs. Nalani Gunawardana
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Dismissal of Appeal, Failure to exercise due diligence and Want of prosecution / failure to prosecute. | Download | |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/0110/2012 |
H. Karunasekera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Intentional killing, Conviction for murder and Death sentence. | Section 294 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka) and Section 296 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/0118/0119/2010 |
Uduma Lebbe Ameer and Others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Conviction, Criminal Appeal and Sentencing. | Section 436 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka) and Section 383 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/0113/2012 |
S. Priyangika Soyza Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Drug trafficking. | Download | |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/WRT/0437/2013 |
W.Harischandra Vs. Hon. Minister of Lands and Land
Development and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application | Download | |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/WRT/0206/2011 |
Dr. V.K.P. Indrarathne Vs. The Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital Board
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Termination of Proceedings. | Download | |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/WRT/0207/2011 |
Dr. (Mrs.) M.C. Joseph and Another Vs. The Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital Board and 10 Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Termination of Proceedings | Download | |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/WRT/0208/2011 |
Dr. (Mrs.) C.N. Karunaratne and Others Vs. The Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital Board and 10 Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Termination of Proceedings. | Download | |
| 2014-01-29 | CA/WRT/0261/2007 |
Rev Fr. W.A.K.D.S. Jayantha Wickramasinghe Vs. Hon. Susil Premjayantha
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Termination of Proceedings | Download | |
| 2014-01-28 | CA/0534/0095 (F) |
Mohamed Saleem Misriya and Others Vs. Mohamed Ismail Mohamed and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Execution proceedings, Execution sale and Interlocutory decree. | Download | |
| 2014-01-28 | CA/PHC/0208/0004 |
H.D. Hewage Weerasinghe Vs. Indipalage Chandrika
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Maintenance application, Maintenance order and Maintenance Act. | Maintenance Act No. 37 of 1999. | Download |
| 2014-01-28 | CA/WRT/0358/2013 |
Hettiarachchige Rukman Nilantha Muruththetiya Vs. Millawitiya Gamaethiralalage Dingiri Menike and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-28 | CA/0666/0098 (F) |
D.D. Kusumawathie Vs. K.G.Dharmadasa and Others.
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Permit Holder, State Land and Land Permit. | Download | |
| 2014-01-27 | CA/1012/1998 & CA/1013/1998 |
Abdul Rahman Muhammad Mimthaz and Others Vs. .Seiadeen Lebbe Mohomed Husen, Shahabdeen Lebbe Amina Umma and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Failure to substitute parties, Diligent prosecution and Procedural delay. | Download | |
| 2014-01-27 | CA/PHC/0199/2012 |
Warnakulasootiya Lakshman Upaly Vs. Mahagamage Don Hugo Anthony
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Rejection of Appeal | Download | |
| 2014-01-27 | CA/WRT/0006/2014 |
Destine Plastic (Pvt) Ltd Vs. The Commissioner General and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Appeal | Download | |
| 2014-01-27 | CA/WRT/0441/2010 |
Julinona Wijesekara and Others Vs. Sunil Kannangara and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Mandamus, State land permit holder and Nomination of successor | Download | |
| 2014-01-27 | CA/0270/0000 (F) |
Nawagamuwalage Dharmasiri Wijayaweera and Others Vs. Chandra Pushpakanthi and others, Chandrapala Nawagamuwa and others.
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Abatement of Appeal, Failure to Substitute and Procedural Default. | Download | |
| 2014-01-24 | CA/0650/2000 (F) |
Undugodage Jayawathi Rodrigo and 2 Others Vs. Undugodage Joseph Peter Rodrigo, Sepalage Yasarathna Perera and 5 Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-24 | CA/0347/0098 (F) |
Hiralu Pathiranehelage Leelawathie and Others Vs. Wedisinghe Mudiyanselage Saranpala and Others, Hettiarachchige Somapala, Metiyagane
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Withdrawal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-01-24 | CA/PHC/0059/0011 |
Secretary Vs. G.Premadasa
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Withdrawal of Appeal | Download | |
| 2014-01-24 | CA/1361/2000 (F) |
Rukattanalage Baby Weerasinghe Vs. Galabalanalage Ratiya alias Ratiyel
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Withdrawal of appeal, Application for withdrawal and Letter of withdrawal. | Download | |
| 2014-01-23 | CA/REM/0001/2013 |
Master Divers (Pvt.) Limited Vs. Vessel/Barge \"Formentera\" and Others
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Dismissal of Appeal, Failure to prosecute appeal and Due diligence. | Download | |
| 2014-01-23 | CA/0741/0092 (F) |
Mohamed Subair Mohamed and Others Vs. Victor Kalansooriya
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Leave and license, Tenancy dispute and Burden of proof. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-01-23 | CA/0266/2008 |
Murugesu Arasararatnam Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Order Abating the Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-01-23 | CA/0157/2011 |
Liyana Pedilage Sirisena alias Sira Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Child victim, Conviction and Criminal appeal. | Section 365B of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-23 | CA/0069/2011 |
Pattiwilage Vincent Fernando Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Rape, Statutory rape and Child sexual abuse. | Section 345 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-23 | CA/WRT/0314/2013 |
All Ceylon Railway Employees\' General Union and Others Vs. Sri Lanka Railways and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Mandate in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus, Public duty and Statutory duty. | Download | |
| 2014-01-23 | CA/1101/0098 (F) |
Kosgama Salman Vs. Yaddehi Vineetha Malani and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Co-ownership, Prescriptive title and Prescription | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 and Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/PHC/0146/0012 |
W.M. Danapala Manike Vs. Secretary and Others
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Pro Forma Dismissal. | Download | |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/PHC/0158/2011 |
R.M.Anurapala Vs. R.M.C.Jagath Ratnayake and Others
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Hon. Sunil Rajapakse J. | Revision Application, Primary Court Procedure and Possession dispute. | Download | |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/0175/0098 (F) |
Ananda Kodagoda Vs. Moraj Megji Udeshi
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Rei vindicatio, Declaration of title and Ownership of land. | Download | |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/0143/2010 |
B.M. Nimal Rajakaruna Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Murder, Homicide and Intentional killing. | Download | |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/PHC/0019/0008 |
K.W.WEERASINGHA Vs. Urban Development Authority
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Unauthorised structures, Illegal construction and Unauthorized buildings. | Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/PHC/0219/0005 |
S.W. Rathnapala Vs. Municipal Council
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Judicial review, Administrative action and Public authority decision. | Municipal Councils Ordinance (Sri Lanka) | Download |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/WRT/0469/2009 |
Devakumar Ragith Hettiarachchy and Others Vs. Jeevan Kumaranatunge and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus and Judicial Review. | Download | |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/1223/0096 (F) |
Mode Jenewe Elnora Vs. Rosary de Silva
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Last Will and Testament, Testamentary succession and Probate proceedings | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2014-01-22 | CA/WRT/0438/2013 |
Anandaledchumy Ambalavanar Vs. Sarojini Manmatharaja Charles and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-21 | CA/0676/0097 (F) |
Manannalage Dharmadasa Vs. Gallath RaIlage Dharmadasa and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Land description Discrepancy, Failure to prove identity and Burden of proof. | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977. | Download |
| 2014-01-21 | CA/1229/0000 (F) |
Wijesuriya Arachchige Agostina Appuhamy Vs. R.M Seelawathie Madawala
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Download | ||
| 2014-01-21 | CA/0211/2012 |
Premasirige Indika Roshan
Premajayantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Conviction, Acquittal and Criminal liability. | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance and Code of Criminal Procedure Act. | Download |
| 2014-01-21 | CA/WRT/0001/2014 |
Godage William Kariyawasam and Others Vs. Road Development Authority and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-20 | CA/1298/0098 (F) |
H.D. Perera Vs. W.K. Amarasena
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Interlocutory order, Final order and Maintainability of appeal. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2014-01-20 | CA/1184/0098 (F) |
Pahalage Asilin Nona and Others Vs. Hettiarachchige Piyadasa Perera
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Withdrawal of Appeal. | Download | |
| 2014-01-20 | CA/0260/08 |
M. Ganasundara Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Common intention, Conviction for murder and Death sentence. | Section 294 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-20 | CA/PHC/APN/0124/2012 |
Jayalaththinige Mangala Vs. Kulathunga Kankanamlage
Asela and Another, Jayalaththinige Mangala
Dilukumari
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Hon. A.W.A. Salam J. | Maintenance order, Maintenance application and Maintenance Act. | Maintenance Act No. 37 of 1999 (Sri Lanka) . | Download |
| 2014-01-20 | CA/WRT/0248/2007 |
H. C. Wickremasinghe and Others Vs. H. Don Cyril Dissanayake and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus and Prerogative writs. | Download | |
| 2014-01-20 | CA/WRT/0318/2013 |
Sulaima Lebbe Mohamed Nauffer Vs. Hatton National Bank PLC
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-20 | CA/1112/0098 (F) |
K. Wimalawathi Madawachchiya Vs. A.Herath Banda Madawachchiya.
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Declaration of Title, Ownership of Land and Burden of Proof. | Download | |
| 2014-01-17 | CA/HB/0003/2013 |
Jayapathma Herath Mudiyanselage
Anura Kumara Jayapathma Vs. Saman Hewakandambi and Others
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Habeas Corpus, Production of the corpus and Voluntary appearance. | Download | |
| 2014-01-17 | CA/0729/2000 (F) |
Vitharamalage Don Edonis Vs. Rajapaksa Dewage Somaratne
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Ownership of land, Land identification and Declaration of title. | Download | |
| 2014-01-17 | CA/0030/2008 |
Herath Mudiyanselage jayatissa
alias Saman Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Lack of consent, Acquittal and Criminal appeal. | Section 364 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-16 | CA/1312/2000 (F) |
Ranasinghage Saiman Perera Vs. Ranasinghage Pabilis Perera and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Partition action, Partition of land and Co-ownership. | Download | |
| 2014-01-16 | CA/0136/2011 |
T.A.H. Jayaweera Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira J De Abrew J. (Acting P/CA) | Murder charge, Culpable homicide not amounting to murder and Intention to cause death. | Section 293, Section 294 and Section 297 of the Penal Code (Sri Lanka). | Download |
| 2014-01-16 | CA/WRT/0434/2013 |
Registrar General Department and Others Vs. E.M. Gunasekara ,The Registrar General and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-16 | CA/0002/2007/BRA/0497 |
A.H. Mohideen Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Income Tax, Tax Liability, Income Tax Returns. | Inland Revenue (Special Provisions) Act No. 10 of 2003, Inland Revenue (Regulation of Amnesty) Act No.10 of 2004. | Download |
| 2014-01-16 | CA/0818/0099 (F) |
Finance and Land Sales Limited Vs. P.S.U. Fernando
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Application for Withdrawal. | Download | |
| 2014-01-16 | CA/0412/0093 (F) |
Eyani De Silva Vs. W. Samson De Silva
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition action, Partition suit and Co-ownership. | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977. | Download |
| 2014-01-13 | CA/0336/0098 (F) |
Romesh
Alexander
Iddamalgoda and Others Vs. Margret Gurusinghe and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Application for Withdrawal. | Download | |
| 2014-01-13 | CA/WRT/0198/2013 |
W.M. Gunathilake and Others Vs. Geological Survey & Mines Bureau and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-13 | CA/WRT/0309/2013 |
Sumathipala Pituwala Withanage and Others Vs. Sri Lanka Railways and Others
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Abuse of Court Process, Failure to exercise Due Diligence and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2014-01-13 | CA/WRT/0398/2013 |
Nalaka Chaminda Jayaweera Vs. Sri Lanka Institute of Architects
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Hon.Anil Gooneratne J. | Writ of Mandamus, Premature application and Administrative / disciplinary proceedings. | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2014-01-13 | CA/0075/0098 (F) |
Vajira lanaki Hettiarachchi Nethicumara Vs. Semage Ruwani Sumeda Wijeyewardena
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Evaluation of evidence, Witness testimony and Findings of fact. | Download | |
| 2013-12-13 | CA/0293/2000 (F) |
Rev. Wilakatupotha Sri
Seelanandabhidana Vs. Wedanaidelage Signappu Naide alias
Signappu
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne J. | Dismissal of action, Ownership of temple property and Statutory protection. | Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance. | Download |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/HC/0035/2010, CA/HC/0036/2010, CA/HC/0037/2010 and CA/HC/0038/2010 |
SNM Samarakoon Banda and 3 others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | unlawful assembly, common object, no evidence to conclude common intention or participation | Section 314 and 140 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/0040/1998 (F) |
Pelawaththa Hettige Ranjith Kumara Vs. Pelawaththa Hettige Duinona
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | partition, deviation from the pedigree, impliedly accepted the devolution of title | Download | |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/0208/2000 (F) |
Dasanayake Ralalage Podimenike and others Vs. Wattarantenna Mudiyanselage Tikiri Banda
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | substitution not effected, no steps taken to substitute, District Judge is competent to deliver judgment. | Download | |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/0676/1998 (F) |
K. M. S. Abuthahir Vs. Kanthasarny Vyapuri
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | possession, ownership of the land was undisputed, owner of a land has the right to eject trespasses therefrom by legal means, tenancy rights, residential premises | Sections 36(2) (a) and 36(2) (b) of the Rent Act No.7 of 1972 | Download |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/0286/1998 (F) |
Balapatabendige Piyadasa Vs. B. A. Don Jayantha Hemakumara
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | negligence, evidence disproved the plaintiff\'s case, requirement of relevance and reliability | Section 41 of the Evidence Amendment Act No. 33 of 1998 | Download |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/0415/1998 (F) |
Leelawathie Ramasamy Vs. Welupillai Balakrishnan
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | Power of Attorney holder, excepted premises, no evidence of occupation of premises | Section 2(4) of the Rent Act No.07 of 1972 | Download |
| 2013-01-31 | CA/0199/1998 (F) |
Hawpe Liyanage Chandrasekera Vs. W. Vithanage Gnanawathie
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | partition, petition filed out of time, no merit in appeal, no basis to interfere with judgment of District Court, original court had failed to maintain proper journals/records | Download | |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/HC/0153/2010 |
Halpandeniya Hewage Ruwan Chinthaka and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Withdrawal of appeal | Download | |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/0432/1999 (F) |
A.H.A. Podi Nona Hamine Vs. W.J.V.A. Bengemin
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | notice dispatched returned undelivered, notice not returned undelivered is presumed to have been served, appeal dismissed | Rule 13(b) of the Supreme Court (Court of Appeal, Appellate Procedure Copies of Records) Rules 1978 | Download |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/HC/0189-A/2002 |
Rupasinghe Arachchige Noyel Sarath Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Withdrawal of appeal | Download | |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/1319/2000 (F) |
Dona Rathwath Gamage Vs. Piyaseeli Sumanadasa
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | failed to take steps for substitution, lack of due diligence in prosecuting appeal | Download | |
| 2013-01-30 | CA/WRT/0799/2009 |
Golden Sunrise (Pvt) Ltd. Vs.
Board of Investment of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne J. | Withdrawal and Dismissal of Application. | Download | |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/0714/2000 (F) |
L.Y.Francis Alias Wikrama Vs. S.P.Samsen
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | Appellant has not paid brief fees, appeal rejected | Rule 13(b) of the Supreme Court (Court of Appeal, Appellate Procedure Copies of Records) Rules 1978 | Download |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/1192/1999 (F) |
Ananda Gamini Gardige Punchihewa Vs. K. P. Siriwardane
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Parties absent and unrepresented, Legal heirs have not responded to notice | Download | |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/0131/1996 |
Ranaweeraarachchige Seetin Vs. Lindamulage Deepthi Lalitha De Silva
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | constructive trust, permissible exemptions, not absolute transfer but a conditional transfer | Section 92 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/0507/1999 (F) |
N.A Thilakarathna Ediriweera Vs. T.M Nandawathi Thennakoon
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | ex-parte hearing, writ, impugned order is unappealable | Sections 328, 754(1) and 839 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2013-01-29 | CA/0347/2000 (F) |
Uhanowitage Nanclisena Vs. Uhanowitage Sirisena
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | Partition, failure to hold an inquiry in accordance with section 25(1) of the Partition Act, fresh inquiry to be conducted | Sections 25 and 26 of the Partition Act | Download |
| 2013-01-28 | CA/HC/0173/2010 |
Aththanayake Mudiyanselage Siripala Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Murder, dock statement, conviction affirmed, death sentence | Download | |
| 2013-01-28 | CA/0738/1998 (F) |
Mapahamige Danasena Vs. Mahawattage Antony Perera
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | wrong procedure when filing appeal, final appeal filed without obtaining leave, appeal dismissed | Section 36 of the Partition Law No.21 of 1997, Section 36(A) of the Partition (Amended)Act No.17 of 1977 | Download |
| 2013-01-28 | CA/1196/1996A (F) and CA/1196/1996B (F) |
K.L. Kusumsiri Vs. W. Nalani Ranaweera and others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | partition, undivided share, interlocutory decree, mortgage bond, preferential rights | Download | |
| 2013-01-24 | CA/1102/1998 (F) |
Mahalekamge Sumanasiri Vs. M. I. Rajapakse and others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | partition, partition of several lands, co-owned, no merit in appeal | Section 26(4) of Partition Law No. 21 of 1977, Partition Act | Download |
| 2013-01-24 | CA/REV/2170/2005 |
Daniyal Dissanayaka Vs. Sediyas Dias Samarasekara and others
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Hon. Sarath de Abrew, J. | appeal not pursued with due diligence, appellant is absent and unrepresented, dismissal of appeal | Download | |
| 2013-01-24 | CA/0744/1998 (F) |
K.M.S. Abuthahir Vs. Kanthasamy Vyapuri
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | Prescriptive title, possession, \"Trial judge is the best person to decide on the facts in issue\" | Download | |
| 2013-01-23 | CA/0365/1997 (F) |
Senarath Arachchige Don Anton Bonifas Appuhamy Vs. Karawgodage Don Weetus Modas Anthoney Jayawardene and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | terms of settlement, judgment varied | Download | |
| 2013-01-23 | CA/1414/1999 (F) |
Subramaniyam Ravindran Vs. Arumugam Jayalectchami
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | appellant has not furnished details with regard to change in address, appeal dismissed | Rules 13 (b) of the preparation of appeal briefs -Court of Appeal Rules-1978 | Download |
| 2013-01-23 | CA/0310/1998 (F) |
Mahawatta Kankanamlage Sirisena Vs. Peter Chandrishan Manilal Perera
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | refusal to call as witness notary who executed deed, prejudice | Download | |
| 2013-01-23 | CA/0083/2000 (F) |
N adesan Manoharan and another Vs. Bank of Ceylon
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | special jurisdiction, no right of appeal, decree absolute, decree nisi | Section 6(1) Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No 02 of 1990 | Download |
| 2013-01-22 | CA/1212/1998 (F) |
Nimalasiri Guruge Vs. Surasena Jayasinghe and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | partition, final decree, defence of constructive trust, alienation of ownership of property, co-owners, prescriptive rights, continued and uninterrupted possession of land in dispute | Download | |
| 2013-01-21 | CA/0777/1998 (F) |
W.J.P. Ariyawansha Vs. Gardi Punchihewa Indrani
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | appeal to set aside order nisi, Appellant absent and unrepresented on all occasions, appeal dismissed | Section 608(2)(b) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2013-01-18 | CA/0879/1998 (F) |
W.T. Roshan Perera and another Vs. W. Francis Perera and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | no steps were taken to substitute, appeal abated | Download | |
| 2013-01-18 | CA/0525/2000 (F) |
Amarasinghelage Amara
Wickremasinghe Vs. Anula Chitralatha Kumari
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | trial judge has embarked on a voyage of discovery to find the shortcomings pertaining to the issuance of the medical certificate, erred in rejecting evidence, medical certificate, non-appearance of appellant | Section 87(3) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2013-01-18 | CA/0653/1998 (F) |
Ilanganathilakage Premachandra Jayasinghe Vs. B.K. Steaphen Nikalas
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | ex-party trial, reason for defendant\'s absent on day of trial considered by District judge | Download | |
| 2013-01-18 | CA/0246/1998 (F) |
K. L. Udenis Perera Vs. M.K. Don Wildon Fonseka Abeykoon and others
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | partition, prescription, possession, title proved by deeds and documents | Download | |
| 2013-01-17 | CA/HC/0117/2010 |
Maheepala Mudalige Chandan Rimson Paaris Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | unsafe to convict, only evidence against accused is identification evidence, appellants were shown to witnesses prior to identification parade, Commissioner of prison, acquitted and discharged | Download | |
| 2013-01-17 | CA/0855/1998 (F) |
D. Wasthuwa Vs. M.M. Gunaseeli Menike
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | granting special leave to proceed, order varied | Section 48(4) of the Partition Act No. 21 of 1977, District Judge has not followed procedure in Section 48(4)(c) of the Partition Act | Download |
| 2013-01-17 | CA/0088/1998 (F) |
Warnakulasooriya Mahawaduge Harold Waas Vs. Dikkumburage Malini Senehelatha and others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | prescriptive rights, issue not raised at the trial, partition, interlocutory decree | Download | |
| 2013-01-17 | CA/1264/1999 (F) |
Hadapangodage Layanal Gunarathna Vs. Sarath Gamini Hadapangoda
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | notices issued but returned with endorsement that no one is found at the address, failure to take steps | Download | |
| 2013-01-17 | CA/0309/1999 (F) |
H. P. Asoka Manthrirathna Vs. Mohamed Haniffa Mohamed Naleem
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | dishonoured cheque, original judgment based on credibility of witness, appeal dismissed | Download | |
| 2013-01-17 | CA/1162/1999 (F) |
D.M. Sudumanika and another Vs. Roslin Nona and others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | declaration of title, dispute as to ownership of the land, prescription, Onus probendi, \"physical possession is a factum probandum\" | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance, No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2013-01-17 | CA/0079/1998 (F) |
Walawe Vitharanage Jayasena and others Vs. Subsainghe Arachchige Chandrawathee
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | settlement, possession of premises, decree, obtain possession without notice | Download | |
| 2013-01-16 | CA/HC/0232/2005 |
Bambarunde Yapa Mudiyanselage Wickramasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Rape, dock statement, no reasons to interfere with the judgment | Download | |
| 2013-01-16 | CA/0876/1998 (F) |
Wimaladasa Mathangaweera Vs. M. K. Pantis and another
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | prescriptive claim, uninterrupted possession of land, failure to establish possession, decree | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2013-01-16 | CA/0947/2000 (F) |
S. Pushpakanthi Bodhinarayana Vs. Sawalappulige Richard Fernando
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | damages, negligence, appellants closed their case without leading evidence, respondent financially dependent on deceased | Download | |
| 2013-01-16 | CA/0615/1999 (F) |
Uva Regional Transport Board Vs. D K P Deveniguru
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | set aside judgment entered into after ex-parte trial, reasonable grounds for default of appearance | Download | |
| 2013-01-16 | CA/0066/1998 (F) |
Pinnawala Dewalayage Gunapala Vs. Olga Eeneed Suraweera
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | lack of due diligence in prosecuting appeal, both parties absent and unrepresented, appeal abated | Download | |
| 2013-01-16 | CA/0403/1999 (F) |
Sandhya Kanthi Ratnaweera Vs. Mercantile Credit Private Limited and others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | hire purchase agreement, outside the jurisdiction, signing of agreement | Section 187 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2013-01-16 | CA/1338/1999 (F) |
Kerawalamullage Simon Appu Vs. Kudagamage Amarias Appuhamy,
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | establish title to larger land, refusal to pay paraveni share, prescriptive claim, prescription, unwarranted exercise of appellate jurisdiction | Download | |
| 2013-01-15 | CA/1159/1998 (F) |
Muthuhetti Gamage Dayawansa Vs. Jagoda Chandrasiri Jayasundara
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | decree, agreement to waive damages awarded, withdrawal of appeal | Download | |
| 2013-01-15 | CA/1175/1998 (F) |
Mohamed Hassim Mohamed Ziad Vs. D.M. Somapala
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | Withdrawal of the appeal | Download | |
| 2012-09-08 | CA/178/2012 |
Rasiah Thurairatnam Vs. Sivanesathurai Chandraknthan
Chief Minister- Eastern Province AND OTHERS
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Hon. Sisira De Abrew, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-30 | CA/196/1998 (F) |
M. H. Abdul Barie Vs. M. H. M. Niyaz
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-30 | CA/779/1986 (F) |
Mohamed Lebbe Abdul Rasak AND OTHERS Vs. Abdul Rahuman Marikkar Mohamed Thahir AND OTHERS
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathene, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-30 | CA/988/98 (F) |
W.M Mahawidana Muhandiramge Dayananda and M.D. Nishantha Vs. Kaum Hajjiyar Siththi Fathima
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-30 | CA/81/1998 (F) |
Premadasa Edirisinghe Vs. K. G. Samadasa AND OTHERS
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-30 | CA/367/1998 (F) |
M. Don Nandasiri Vs. A. A. Amaradasa AND OTHERS
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Hon. Gooneratne J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-29 | CA/239/95 (F) |
Gamage Wilbert Perera, Gamage Magi Nona Perera (Deceased), D.Nandasoma Kasthuriarachchi Vs. Gamage Abeysena Perera, Malmbage Sedera Sigera, Malambage Vinie Sigera and Others
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | Interlocutory decree, partition action, mandatory provisions, | Section 25 of the Partition Law | Download |
| 2012-08-29 | CA 265/98(F) |
Ashoka Exports and Wijerathna Mudiyanselage Jayapathirathna Vs. Walasinha Sunil Chandrasiri De Soisa
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-29 | CA/1385/2000 (F) |
Eurin Kiriwendala Vs. Thusaya Hakuru Senanayake AND OTHERS
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathene, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-29 | CA/843/2000 |
M.A.O. Hussain Vs. Rev Bishop Frank Markus Fernando and Rev Don Sunil Wijesinghe
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathene, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-28 | CA 70/97 F DC |
Lakshman Waidyasiri, Susila Ranasinghe, Vs. M.Malani Costa,
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Hon. A W A Salam, J | Download | ||
| 2012-08-28 | CA/1062/1998 (F) |
M. S. A. Aleem Mohamed and M. Shane Suhail Vs. Abdul Mohamed Muhular AND OTHERS
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Hon. Gooneratne J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-28 | CA/1295/1998 (F) |
M. K. Piyadasa and V. L. Dayalias Vs. W. Jayasena AND OTHERS
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Hon. Gooneratne J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-28 | CA/289/1998 (F) |
A. H. G. Ameen Vs. M. H. M. Salahudeen
and M. Z. Fawmey
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Hon. Gooneratne J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-28 | CA/869/96 (F) |
Ven. Padiyapalalle Seevali Thero Vs. Ven.Hagoda Vajira Thero
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-28 | CA/1092/96 (F) |
Union Trust And Investment Ltd Vs. Miles Morris Xavier Roche AND OTHERS
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-27 | CA/551/98 (F) |
Jayawardana Kankanamge Chandradasa Vs. Palliya Dora Hewage Dayarathna.
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Appellant was absent & unrepresented,Supreme Court Rules. | Download | |
| 2012-08-27 | CA/646/99(F) |
U. Amaradasa Vs. Dasanayake Lekamlage Kusumawathi
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Partition action, Foregoing reasons | Partition Law No 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2012-08-27 | CA/1021/1998 (F) |
People\'s Bank Vs. W. A. Piyasena AND OTHERS
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-27 | CA/601/2000 (F) |
Seettuhewa Chithra Seneviratne Vs. Mohamed Sulthan kybe and Mohamed Sulthan Marikkar
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathene, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-27 | CA/1292/98 (F) |
N.K. Jayaratne Vs. A.M. Sithy Fathima
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-10 | CA/254/96 (F) |
Nambi Ralage
Rajakaruna Vs. Ukkurala Bandage
Sirisena AND OTHERS
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-10 | CA/889/99 (F) |
P.G.A. Wijerathna Vs. Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd.
O.T.C. Australia (Pvt) Ltd
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-10 | CA/1217/1998 (F) |
Lalitha Jayasuriya AND OTHERS Vs. Hewage Baron Chandrasiri and Labunu Hewage Ananda layanatha
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Hon. Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-09 | CA/280/1997 (F) |
H. M. Abeyrathna Banda Vs. B. M. Weerakoon Banda
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-08 | CA/897/99 (F) |
Abdul Wahab Mohamed
Badoordeen Vs. Paliskara Mudiyanselage
N. Amarasiri AND OTHERS
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam ,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-08 | CA/446/99 |
Bank of Ceylon Vs. Develo Ltd
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-08 | CA/756/1998 (F) |
D. M. S. Office Products Ltd Vs. D. Manikkam
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Hon. Gooneratne J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-07 | CA/753/2000 |
Gardiya Punchihewage Leelawathie Vs. Rajapaksha Mudiyaselage Lokumenika AND OTHERS
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Hon. Sarath De Abrew, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-06 | CA/710/96 (F) |
D Pedrick Perera and l U Jayagosa Vs. Kapugampothe Ananda
Maithri Theo AND OTHERS
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-06 | CA/1816/2006 |
H.G.T. Ananda Lal Vs. B.G. Charlinahamy AND OTHERS
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Hon. Eric Basnayake, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-06 | CA/345/97 (F) |
Kalugala Darmasena de silwa
Urawatta and Kalugala Lalith Dammika De Silva Vs. Kalugala Soma Gunaratne,nee de Silva AND OTHERS
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-06 | CA/646/1998 (F) |
W. V. Pemawathie Wickramasinghe Vs. P .K. Senapala AND OTHERS
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Hon. Gooneratne J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-03 | CA/10/98 (F) |
Jayakodi Arachchige Don Pedri Reginold Meril Vs. Subasingha Mudiyanselage Premachandra Subasinghe
AND OTHERS
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-03 | CA/63/1998 (F) |
I. W. A. Gunadasa Vs. A. K. Piyasena
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Hon. Gooneratne J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-02 | CA/875/96F |
B A P Gunasekara Vs. Dehiwala Mt: lavinia Municipal Council, S l Kumarasingha,
Mayor, Dehiwala Mt:
lavinia
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Unlawful eviction, Demolition of the articles, Impugned judgement | Download | |
| 2012-08-02 | CA/845/99 (F) |
J.A.D.M. Layanal Jayasooriya Vs. Bulathsinhala Appuhamilage Kamalawathi Koore
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-02 | CA/1186/99 (F) |
Chandrasiri Bandara Molagoda Vs. Yahampath Arachchige Gunapala and Suriya Arachchilage Siriyawathi
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-02 | CA/970/99 (F) |
M. Mariya Nona Perera AND OTHERS Vs. M. Mersilin Perera
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Hon. A.W.Abdus Salam,J. | Download | ||
| 2012-08-01 | CA/0140/2011 |
D.M.Ananda Dassanayake, Vs. Dayananda Dissanayake, and Others
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Hon. Ranjith Silva, J. | Withdraw of Application | Download | |
| 2012-01-18 | CA/0794/1998 (F) |
Hewage Don Ariyadasa and another Vs. D. M. D. Gamini and another
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | failure to prove ownership of vehicle, plaintiff\'s desire to obtain permission of court to lead fresh evidence, damages, negligence, vicarious liability, pleadings go to the background once the issues have been framed | Section 773 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2011-07-28 | CA 1193/96 (F) |
Leelaratne Dassanayake v. Nicholas Marcus Fernando, Archbishop of Colombo and Another
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A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | Plaintiff\'s action for declaration of title dismissed by District Court for lack of proof. Defendants\' counter-claim also dismissed. Held - reversed the dismissal of the counter-claim, finding the Archbishop of Colombo held a clear, unbroken chain of title dating to 1888. Appeal allowed; 1st Defendant declared lawful owner. No costs awarded. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-28 | CA 800/95 (F) |
K. Mary Margaret Perera v. P.L.P. Ethel Freeda Seneviratne
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | The Plaintiff-Appellant (the tenant) sought specific performance of an alleged oral agreement to purchase the rented premises, or alternatively reimbursement of expenses incurred on improvements and a right of retention until payment. Held - Appeal dismissed since no valid sale agreement existed as there was no notarially executed written agreement, and the Defendant-Respondent no longer owned the property; Plaintiff also failed to prove that the expenditures were made pursuant to the alleged sale agreement, thus, a tenant cannot recover such expenses outside the framework of the Rent Act. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-26 | CA/REV/1908/2005 |
S. De S. Wettasinghe v. M.C. Thenuwara
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Hon. Eric Basnayake, J. | Respondent-Petitioner sought to set aside several District Court orders, including a decree absolute entered against him for non-appearance. Held - Court upheld the preliminary objection that where an alternative remedy exists under Section 389 of the Civil Procedure Code, revisionary jurisdiction cannot be invoked; Respondent-Petitioner failed to adduce any evidence at the inquiry to establish non-service of the decree nisi; Application dismissed with cost for failure to show exceptional circumstances. | Sections 389 and 839 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2011-06-24 | CA 1050/95 (F) |
Hewage Ariyaratne v. Subasinghage Heenhamy
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Respondent had filed a possessory action before the District Court of Embilipitiya over State land issued on a Mahaweli Authority permit in another person’s name. Held - Appeal allowed and District Court judgement set aside on the grounds that succession in a possessory action requires a plaintiff to prove both physical possession (detentio) and mental possession (animus possidendi), and the trial judge had incorrectly upheld the plaintiff’s (Respondent in the instant Application) claim based on intention alone. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-23 | CA 818/97 (F) |
Pathirage Don Abeyratne v. Gamage Don Chandradasa
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri, J. | Plaintiff claimed damages for malicious prosecution following acquittal on a contempt of court charge arising from the Defendant’s police complaint. Held - Acquittal alone does not establish malicious prosecution; plaintiff must also prove the complaint was false, instituted maliciously without reasonable cause, and that the defendant set the law in motion; as the charges were filed solely by the police nearly three and a half years after the complaint, and no wrongful intent (animus injuriandi) was established, Appeal dismissed with costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; General Law of Delict | Download |
| 2011-06-22 | CA 1311/96 (F) |
P.P. Panditharathna v. K. Dharmasena and Another
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Plaintiff claimed damages for injuries sustained in a road accident involving a private bus. District Court dismissed the action, finding that the plaintiff had negligently driven his motorcycle suddenly onto the main road, making the accident inevitable. Held - Court affirmed the District Court’s judgement, holding that the bus driver could not have averted the collision, constituting an inevitable accident; the plaintiff\'s own police statement contradicted his court evidence. Appeal dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-20 | CA 625/95 (F) CA 625A/95 (F) |
Loku Kankanamge Margaret Peiris and Others v. Weerakanda Aratchige Piyasena Silva and Others
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Partition action concerning parcels of land which are a portion of a larger parcel of land. Court varied the District Court judgement, finding that both plaintiff and 4th defendant derived title through the same source and each were entitled to equal shares. The 6th defendant established prescriptive title only to building No. 65. The 2nd and 3rd defendants were entitled to lots No. 73 and No. 75 within the corpus. The 4th defendant\'s appeal was allowed; the 6th and 7th defendants\' appeals were dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Partition Law; Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2011-06-20 | CA 704/95 (F) |
Gunaratne Wickramarachchi v. Seetha Sarojini Wijegunaratne
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | The appeal arose from a declaration of title action where the principal issue was the identity of the disputed land. Held - trial judge had properly evaluated the survey evidence, correctly identified the corpus, and rightly rejected the Defendant-Appellant’s evidence; Appeal dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-17 | CA 267/97 (F) |
S.A.S. Karunawathie Epa v. G. Francis Direckze
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Appellant sought to set aside the District Court judgement entered on three promissory notes under Chapter 53 of the Civil Procedure Code; however, Appellant was absent and unrepresented at the hearing, and had not given evidence in the District Court nor led expert evidence to prove that two promissory notes were fraudulently executed. The Plaintiff-Respondent had given evidence without Objection. Held - silence in response to the Letter of Demand amounted to an admission of the allegations therein; no particular form of words is essential to the validity of a promissory note but the form must manifest the intention to make a note; Appeal dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2011-06-08 | CA 505/2008 |
R.M.C.J. Ratnayake - Dhammika Wine Stores v. The Commissioner General of Excise and Others
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Hon. Sathya Hettige, (P/CA) J. | The Petitioner sought to invoke the writ jurisdiction of this Court to quash the refusal of relocation of his wine store necessitated by repeated landslides. Despite positive recommendations by excise officials, relocation was refused due to strong public protest and the proposed site being less than 100 metres from a religious place of worship. Held - Application dismissed without cost. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-03 | CA 1441/2001 (NLT) |
W.A. Nandana Athuda v. Sarath Moregoda and Others
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Hon. Eric Basnayake, J. | The Petitioner sought relief under Section 765 of the Civil Procedure Code to admit an out-of-time appeal and set aside orders dismissing her intervention claim in a partition action. She contended that she had not been notified of subsequent proceedings or the judgment. Held - Application dismissed because the record showed she had revoked her previous proxy, appointed new attorneys, and was represented when judgement was fixed, and thus, failed to prove circumstances beyond her control. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2011-06-02 | CA 968/96 (F) |
M.I. Avvaumma v. M.I. Ahamed Lebbe
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Hon. A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | Plaintiff claimed the right to draw water from a common well (aquae haustus) under deed. District Court found the Plaintiff had abandoned this servitude, as neither she nor her tenants had ever exercised it. Held - Application dismissed with costs after affirming that abandonment of servitude, whether express or tacit, destroys it, and that where a principal servitude is abandoned, any accessory servitude is also deemed abandoned. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-06-01 | CA 1269/96 (F) |
Y.D. Jayasena and Two Others v. Yakdehige Asoka Rohana Jayathilaka
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Hon. A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | Plaintiff-Respondent claimed damages for bodily pain and public humiliation after Defendants-Appellants tied him with a rope, dragged him to a lamppost, and threw red ants at him before a crowd including schoolchildren. The plaintiff\'s evidence was corroborated by his wife and supported by a prompt police statement. District Court accepted the plaintiff\'s version as more probable. Held - found no reason to interfere with the findings based on witness credibility; Appeal dismissed with costs; District Court judgment affirmed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-02-01 | CA 834/96 (F) |
D. Babynona v. Charlet Vinifreeda Fonseka
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Hon. Anil Gooneratne, J. | Plaintiff sought recovery of possession of premises, claiming forcible dispossession. District Court dismissed the action, finding the Plaintiff failed to establish possession. A prior action had only awarded damages, not possession to the Plaintiff. Held - Court found no cogent reason to disturb the trial judge\'s findings that the Plaintiff had not proved possession. Appeal dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-27 | CA 29/95 (F) |
P. Muhandiramge Premalatha v. P.H. Geeganage Ariyathillake
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Hon. Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Plaintiff sought ejectment of tenant following termination of tenancy agreement. Key issue was whether the premises fell under the Rent Act. Held - Plaintiff failed to prove by sufficient evidence that the premises were situated outside the Rent Act\'s controlled area since a mere assertion is insufficient proof; thus, the trial judge erred in finding against the defendant on this unproven issue. Appeal allowed. | Rent Act, No. 7 of 1972 | Download |
| 2011-01-27 | CA 767/96A (F); CA 767/96B (F) |
N.D. Rajanetti & Another v. Harischandra P. Jayasooriya
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A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | Plaintiff sought a declaration that certain defendants held land in trust for him. District Court found a trust existed based on an informal agreement. Held - the Court set aside the judgment, finding the District Court failed to properly apply the Trust Ordinance, improperly admitted an informal agreement as evidence, and failed to evaluate whether the arrangement constituted a trust rather than a mere agreement to sell; therefore, case remitted for fresh hearing. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-27 | CA 1085/96 (F) |
M.M. Gunaratna Manike and Others v. R.M.R. Warnakulasuriya
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A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | Plaintiff sought a declaration of title to certain lots, claiming inadvertent delivery of wrong lots by the Magistrate\'s Court. District Court found the defendant was not the tenant cultivator of the relevant paddy fields and ordered ejectment. Held - Court found the District Court\'s findings entirely consistent with the evidence and declined to interfere; therefore, Appeal of the defendant-appellant dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-25 | CA 1007/95 |
N. De Silva v. B.D. Karunathilaka
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Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Plaintiff sought ejectment of tenant on grounds of rent arrears. Defendant deposited rents at the Local Authority in the name of the deceased landlord, not the new landlord. Held - this violated Section 21 of the Rent Act, as payment under the wrong name does not discharge the tenant\'s obligation; Appeal allowed and the judgment of the District Court was set aside. | Rent Act, No. 7 of 1972 | Download |
| 2011-01-24 | CA 1000/96 (F) |
Somaratna Ranatunga v. U.G. Wimalasena
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A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | District Court dismissed a partition action for failure to establish adequate details regarding the original owner of the subject matter. The plaintiffs claimed the original owner was Hendrik Appuhamy, but their own deed identified three different original owners, creating serious confusion. Court upheld the dismissal, finding the District Court correctly declined to investigate title on the contradictory material. No costs awarded. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-24 | CA 976/96 (F) |
M.T. Sithy Fathima v. Damayanthi Perera
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A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | District Court dismissed the plaintiff\'s action for a declaration of title on the ground that she was herself a tenant under the National Housing Authority and therefore could not maintain the action. Held - found the District Court\'s application of the relevant law was flawless and saw no reason to interfere; therefore, appeal dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-24 | CA 1029/96 (F) |
Collin Pulle Victor Pulle and Others v. K.M. Podihamine
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A.W. Abdus Salam, J. | Post-judgment partition dispute where defendants sought re-allotment of shares from the interlocutory decree. District Court rejected all applications, finding claimants failed to establish their rights to the unallotted shares by evidence. Court of Appeal upheld the District Court, further noting that the proper remedy was an interlocutory appeal, not the current application. Appeal dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-21 | CA 595/94 (F) |
Munasingha Arachchige Pius Perera v. Warnakulasooriya Mahalekamge Rita Petrishiya Fernando
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Rohini Marasinghe, J. | Partition action involving land transferred by parents to six children. Defendant claimed prescriptive title through exclusive possession, relying on an informal letter from a co-owner as proof of ouster. Court held the letter amounted only to an agreement to sell, not a valid transfer, and that the defendant had always possessed it as a co-owner. Defendant\'s claim to exclude other co-owners failed. Appeal dismissed. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-18 | CA/WRT/689/2008 |
Wasana Trading Lanka (Private) Limited v. The Director General of the Customs Department and Others
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S. Srikandarajah, J. | The Petitioner sought to quash the decisions of the Customs Department demanding payment of Excise duty and other relevant levies imposed on the imported eleven seater vans under the new HS Code introduced. Held - writ issued since the Customs cannot recover or collect unpaid Excise duty after the removal of the goods in question from the Customs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2011-01-14 | CA/1229/1996 |
Rasnaka Rallagee Heenbanda Vs. Morawakalayalage Siriyawathie and another
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Hon. A. W. A. Salam, J. | permit holder of the allotment of land, credibility of witness, appeal dismissed | Download | |
| 2011-01-13 | CA/WRT/1046/2008 |
Brown and Company PLC v. The Minister of Labour and Others
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S. Srikandarajah, J. | The Petitioner sought to quash the arbitral award granted in favour of eight of the Petitioner’s employees who were allegedly wrongfully terminated. Held - the Petitioner’s Application is allowed subject to the limitation of compensation granted to the said employees. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
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