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2026-04-14 CA (Writ) Application No. 163/18
Petitioner: Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited (formerly known as Holcim Lanka Limited) No. 413, R. A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03. Respondents: 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
2026-04-03 CA Writ Application No. 225/2014
D.H.A. Swarnalatha de Silva Vidya Sammani Senadeera Purnima Prabodanee Senadeera Respondents: 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/RII 0060/25
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 0061/25
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/01/2025
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 0214/24
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 753-2024
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/742/2024
K.H.M. Munasinghe, Vs Piyasena Ranasinghe, Chairman. and others
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DHon. 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 088/2025
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 87/2022
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 194/24
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 194/24
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 274/15
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 29/2021
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 0096/24
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-Writ-412-2022
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-Writ-143-2022
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-Writ-152-2024
Petitioner 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-Writ-511-2024
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-Writ-623-2023
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 othersVs. 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/224/2020
The Anuradhapura Vivekananda Society Limited Petitioner 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
2026-03-20 CA/WRT/323/2024
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/420/2023
Nalaka Indrajith Udugampola Vs Chairman of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Others
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Ho.n.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)
eduru Hewa Cyril Kulatunga (Accused-Appellant) Vs. The Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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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 286/2024
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-Writ/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 (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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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 (Accused-Appellant) Vs. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent)
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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 006/25
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 36/2025
odippili Arachchilage Chandrakantha Dharmakeerthi Vs. The Attorney General
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Amal Ranaraja, J. and B. Sasi Mahendran, J. riminal 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 (Respondent-Petitioner) Vs. M.J.K. Dissanayake (Appellant-Respondent) 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 (Petitioner) Vs. B.K. Prabath Chandrasiri (Commissioner General of Labour) and others (Respondents).
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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 (Petitioner) Vs. Dilkusha De Silva (1st Respondent), 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
2026-02-27 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/64/2021 (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 C.A. Writ Application No. 121/2015
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/150/2018
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) 146/2019 (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/150/2024
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 C.A. (Writ) Application No: 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 C.A. Writ Application No. 314/2023
Petitioner Jasenthu Hewage Willy Stanley Perera Madhu Sewana, Panapitiya Road, Pothupitiya, Wadduwa. Respondents 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 (Writ) 344/2022
Petitioner: Kiriella Pathiranage Jayarathne 19th Mile Post, Raja Mawatha, Buttala. Respondents: 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 Writ Application No. 386/2016
Petitioner: Asiri Surgical Hospitals PLC No. 21, Kirimandala Mawatha, Colombo 05. Respondents: 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 C.A. (Writ) Application No: 425 / 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
2026-01-13 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
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