| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Judgment By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
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| 2015-12-05 | CA/DC/1249/99(F) |
Horanekara Gedera Wimalasena vs. Menikdurayala Gedera Bodi and Others
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Partition action; Identification of corpus; Surveyor evidence; Trial de novo. | Section 2 of Partition Act; Section 839 of Civil Procedure Code. | 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 |
| 2015-11-30 | CA/PHC/34/2004 |
Hendadura Manoj Priyankara De Silva and Others Vs. Keerahandi Gnanasiri De Silva and Others
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Primary Court, Possession, Land identity, Revisionary jurisdiction | Section 66, 66(1)(b) of Primary Court Procedure Act; Articles 138, 154P(6) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-11-30 | CA/PHC/0062/2005 |
Bandula Kankanamlage Channa Thushara Douglas Vs. Galthotage Sirineris and Others
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Primary Court, Roadway dispute, Right of use, Possession | Sections 66, 69(1), 69(2) of Primary Court Procedure Act; Articles 138, 154P(6) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-11-27 | CA/DC/0439/98(F) |
Gamage Kusumalatha Perera and Another Vs. Pushpa Damayanthi Ranasinghe and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Declaration of title, Adoption of evidence, Actus Curiae Neminem Gravabit | Civil Procedure Code (Trial procedure context) | Download |
| 2015-11-27 | CA/DC/0711/1996(F) |
Kosgoda Thantirige Dayawathie Vs. Ganegama Liyanage Dayaratne and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Partition, Adverse possession, Paper title vs. Prescription | Section 3 of Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-11-27 | CA/DC/73//99(F) |
Lasitha Manathunga Vs. Somawathie Jayasekera Senevirathne Sudusinghe and Others
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Partition, Intestate succession, Administrator\'s conveyance, Co-owner possession | Section 57 of Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-11-27 | CA/WRT/0214/2009 |
D.J.B. Silva and Another Vs. Commissioner of National Housing and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Writ of Mandamus, Certiorari, Vesting of house, Appurtenant land, Compensation | Sections 15(1), 16(1), 17(1), 20 of Ceiling on Housing Property Law No. 1 of 1973; Section 20 of Rent Act | Download |
| 2015-11-26 | CA/HC/0124/2012 |
Savier Santhana Raj alias Bonda Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Heroin, Possession, Minor discrepancies, Credibility | Section 54(A) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2015-11-24 | CA/PHC/0209/2005 |
Chandrani Sisiralatha Vs. Municipal Council, Anuradhapura and Others
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Writ of Certiorari, Unauthorized building, Legal authority, Alternative remedy | Section 7 of High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1999; Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 | Download |
| 2015-11-23 | CA/PHC/0199/2001 |
Parathalawe Wahalkade Gedara Dharmasena and Others Vs. Gonaarambe Mudiyanselage Tikiri Banda and Another
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Primary Court, Land dispute, Possession determination, Breach of peace | Sections 66(1), 68(1), 68(3), 69(1), 69(2), 75 of Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2015-11-20 | CA/DC/0567/1999(F) |
Sri Lanka Transport Board and Another Vs. Otta Pahuwe Priyaratna Thero
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Ex-parte judgment, Service of summons, Substitution, Amending caption | Sections 84, 85, 86, 87, 187 of Civil Procedure Code; National Transport Commission (Amendment) Act No. 30 of 1996 | Download |
| 2015-11-20 | CA/DC/0846/1997(F) |
Hapan Pedige Piyatilleke Vs. H. Nelie Enert and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Partition, Devolution of title, Pedigree contest, Old deeds | Partition Law | Download |
| 2015-11-20 | CA/HC/244/2013 |
Ranasinghe Arschchige Wasantha Lal Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Unlawful assembly, Attempted murder, Robbery, Proximity test, Equivocality test | Sections 140, 383/146, 300/32, 436/32, 384/32 of Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-11-20 | CA/PHC/0046/2005 |
Ebert Dodamgoda and Others Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Kahawatte and Another
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Autrefois acquit, Discharge, Re-opening case, Fresh plaint | Section 188(2), 188(3) of Code of Criminal Procedure Act; Sections 140, 317 of Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-11-20 | CA/PHC/APN/0141/2013 |
Shaul Hameed Mohamed Ruwais Vs. Mohamed Mohamed Thamby
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Primary Court, Land dispute, Actual possession, Information report | Section 66(1)(a) of Primary Court Procedure Act No. 44 of 1976; Article 154P(6) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-11-19 | CA/DC/0513/1998(F) |
T.M. Sugathadasa Vs. Talagedera Kiripannikaya and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor J. | Identity of land, Prescription, Burden of proof | Section 3 of Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-11-18 | CA/HC/0083/2012 |
Pathirennehelage Indika Jayaratne Alias Thushara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Murder, Identification of body, Post mortem, Cross-examination | Section 296 of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2015-11-18 | CA/PHC/APN/0018/2015 |
Global Rubber Industries (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Ceylinco Insurance PLC and Others
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Commercial High Court, Revisionary jurisdiction, Appellate jurisdiction, Supreme Court exclusive | Sections 5(1), 5(2) of High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 10 of 1996; Articles 138, 154P of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-11-17 | CA/HC/0179/2009 |
Harankahawatte Vidanelage Ranjith Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.C.J. Madawala J. | Murder, Robbery, Circumstantial evidence, Presumption of fact, Stolen property | Section 296, 380 read with Section 32 of Penal Code; Sections 27(1), 114(a) of Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-11-16 | CA/HC/0063/2014 |
Kahadawela Arachchilage Wijeratne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Grave sexual abuse, Victim credibility, Delay in complaint, Dock statement | Section 365 B(2)B of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2015-11-16 | CA/LA/0148/2006 |
Alhambra Hotels Ltd. Vs. O.L.M. Macan Markar Ltd.
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor J. | Rent Act, Excepted premises, Retrospective effect, Registered companies | Sections 2(5), 43(1), 43(2) of Rent Act No. 7 of 1972; Section 57 of Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-11-16 | CA/PHC/0146/2010 |
S. Padmasekaran Vs. M.B. Lal Kumara and Another
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Nuisance, Continuing offence, Prescription, Statutory bar | Sections 2(1), 19 of Nuisance Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-11-13 | CA/DC/0844/1995(F) |
G.H.G. Somasiri Gunawardena and Others Vs. H.G. Premadasa and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Partition, Pedigree proof, Duty to investigate title, Dual capacity of defendant | Partition Law | Download |
| 2015-11-13 | CA/PHC/APN/0092/2014 |
Wanniarachchige Kankanange Asanka Sudesh Kumara Vs. Officer In Charge, Police Station, Mundalama and Others
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Confiscation of vehicle, Forest Ordinance, Exceptional circumstances, Knowledge of offence | Section 40(1) of Forest Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 65 of 2009); Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-11-13 | CA/REV/1249/2005 |
Makewita Appuhamilage Dona Chandralatha Vs. Seylan Bank PLC
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Relisting, Revision application, Service of notice, Inherent jurisdiction | Section 16(1) of Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1990; Section 771 of Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-11-11 | CA/DC/1160/ 2000(F) |
Hewannahennadige Sunanda Fernando Vs. Chitra Buddhimathi De Tissera and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Rei vindicatio, Leave and license, Constructive trust, Minority | Sections 102, 114 of Evidence Ordinance; Age of Majority Act No. 17 of 1989 | Download |
| 2015-11-11 | CA/HC/0107/2013 |
Kalupahanage Jagath Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Heroin, Possession, Trafficking, Probability, Dock statement | Sections 54(A), 54(B) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2015-11-11 | CA/HC/0163/2013 |
Jayasinghe Pathiranalage Lalith Kumara Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Grave sexual abuse, Severity of sentence, Aggravating factors, Deterrent punishment | Section 365 B(2)A of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2015-11-09 | CA/DC/0405/1999(F) |
Kandenkattal Ayappan Kumaran Vs. Merrena Priyamanthi Pathmini De Soyza and Another
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Rei vindicatio, Dominium, Judgment requirements, Reasons | Section 187 of Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-11-09 | CA/HC/0009/2013 |
Jinapalage Sumathipala and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Gang rape, Uncorroborated evidence, Medical evidence, Credibility, Prompt complaint | Section 364 2 (g) of Penal Code; Section 331 of Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-11-06 | CA/PHC/0198/2004 |
Loku Balasooriyage Ubayachandra Vs. M. Anura Jayamaha
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Primary Court procedure, Civil suit impact, Withdrawal of appeal | Section 74 of Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-11-05 | CA/DC/1386/2000(F) |
Kalaivaani Thevasahayam Vs. Kunchithamby Rajaretnam
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor J. | Divorce, Settlement terms, Mistake, Justus error | Section 615(1) of Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-11-05 | CA/DC/0213/1997(F) |
Juwandarage Dharmasiri Perera and Another Vs. Ahangamage Vajira Wijayanthi Fernando
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Declaration of title, Paper title, Admission of ownership | Civil Procedure Code (Appeal procedure context) | Download |
| 2015-11-04 | CA/DC/1187/98(F) |
Baranige Gnanawathie Maliyagoda Vs. Udumalagala Gamage Pemasiri Kataluwegedera and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Partition, Fresh evidence, Retrial, Devolution of title | Section 773 of Civil Procedure Code; Section 25 of Partition Act | Download |
| 2015-11-04 | CA/DC/0739/1999(F) |
Hatton National Bank PLC Vs. lA.X. Fernando and Company (Pvt) Ltd
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Letter of Credit, Letter of Indemnity, Claim in reconvention, Suretyship | Download | |
| 2015-11-03 | CA/PHC/APN/0113/2013 |
Samadeepa Samaja Kendraya Vs. The Commissioner of Labour
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Hon. W.M.M. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Gratuity recovery, Commissioner\'s certificate, Prima facie evidence, Rebuttal | Section 8(1), 8(2) of Payment of Gratuity Act; Article 138, 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-11-02 | CA/DC/0520/2000(F) |
Ilangakoon Mudiyanselage Somapala Vs. Ilangakoon Mudiyanselage Thilakarathne and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Partition, Interlocutory decree, Summary inquiry, Leave to appeal | Sections 35, 36(1)(a), 36A of Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2015-11-02 | CA/HC/0180/2012 |
Subramanium Punyamoorthy Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Heroin, Possession, Trafficking, Surveillance, Exclusive possession | Sections 54(A), 54(B) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2015-10-30 | CA/DC/1018/1998(F) |
Sriyalatha Brito and Another Vs. M. Janaka and Others
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Partition action, co-ownership, rubber plantation, possession | Download | |
| 2015-10-30 | CA/DC/0542/1997(F) |
T.G. Gnanaratne Vs. Rohan Garnini Godahewa
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Declaration of title, ejectment, licensee vs tenant, Rent Act protection. | Rent Act | Download |
| 2015-10-26 | CA/WRT/0184/2014 |
Buddakoralalage Ranjitha Shiromani Vs. G.H. Buddhadasa
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Writ of Mandamus, assessment register, certified extracts, ownership, public document. | Sections 235(1), 235(2), 327(1) of Municipal Councils Ordinance No. 2 of 1947; Sections 74, 76 of Evidence Ordinance; Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-26 | CA/DC/0643/1999(F) |
Jayasingepurage Sumanawathie Vs. Thalpitiyagedera Jayatissa and Others
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Partition action, investigation of title, pedigree, Deega marriage. | Download | |
| 2015-10-26 | CA/HC/0261/2013 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Nilantha Thushara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Heroin possession, trafficking, raid, search and seizure, exclusive possession. | Section 54 A (b), 54 A (g) of Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Sections 331, 420 of Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-26 | CA/HC/0067/2012 |
Walimuni Durayalage Piyadasa Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Withdrawal of appeal, backdating sentence. | Section 359 of Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-10-23 | CA/HC/0127/2010 |
Tikiri Bandage Siripala Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.C.J. Madawala J. | Murder conviction, circumstantial evidence, last seen theory, identity of corpus, time of death. | Section 296 of Penal Code; Sections 196, 331, 420 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-23 | CA/LA/0514/1997(F) |
Wickramatilake Gunawardane Vs. Sudirukku Hennedige Athula Priyadarshana De Silva and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Ejectment, arrears of rent, Rent Act, reasonable requirement. | Sections 22(1), 22(1)(a), 22(1)(b), 22(2)(bb), 22(3), 33(2) of Rent Act; Section 760A of Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-10-23 | CA/PHC/0056/2011 |
Ashoka Padma Priya Kuruppu Vs. John Silvester Horashiyo Joshuwa
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Contempt of Court, false affidavit, double jeopardy, jurisdiction. | Section 66, 78 of Primary Court Act; Section 183(b) of Civil Procedure Code; Section 314(1) of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-23 | CA/PHC/APN/0001/2011 |
Nazeer Ahamad Mohomed Rizvi Vs. O.I.C. Police Station Alawathugoda and Another
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Confiscation of vehicle, forest offence, absolute owner, timber transportation. | Section 40B of Forest (Amendment) Act No. 65 of 2009; Section 433(A) of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-22 | CA/PHC/0100/2007 |
Govindan Raja Rajapaksha Vs. Director, Plantation Management Monitoring Division of Ministry of Plantation Industries and Another
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Recovery of possession, state land, preliminary objection, non-compliance with rules. | Section 9 of State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979; Rule 14(1) of Court of Appeal Rules | Download |
| 2015-10-21 | CA/HC/0081/2011 |
T. Tukhtabonu alias Jhonu Jausmin and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Human trafficking, procurement, prostitution, lenient sentence, concurrent sentences. | Download | |
| 2015-10-20 | CA/HC/0134/2014 |
R.J.M. Prabath Jayaweera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Withdrawal of appeal, backdating sentence. | Section 359 of Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-10-19 | CA/DC/0242/1999/F |
Athauda Arachchilage Punci Appuhamy Vs. Athauda Arachchilage Guneratne Menike (deceased) and Others
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Declaration of title, ejectment, paper title, prescriptive rights, adverse possession. | Section 3 of Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-10-16 | CA/DC/1010/1996 |
Ranketi Durage Solostina and Others Vs. Shanthi Sirima Illesinghe
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Declaration of title, ejectment, prescriptive possession, identifying boundaries. | Download | |
| 2015-10-16 | CA/DC/1288/1999(F) |
Rangiri Dambulla Corporative Society Vs. Budurdeen Shahabdeen
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Rei vindicatio action, declaration of title, ejectment, burden of proof, co-owner. | Matrimonial Rights and Inheritance Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-10-16 | CA/HC/0268/2012 |
Mohammed Usanar Nazeer Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickramasinghe J. | Re-trial, identification of deceased body, inadmissible evidence, confession. | Section 25 of Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-10-16 | CA/PHC/014/2005 |
M.M. Piyadasa Vs. D.M. Ratnayake and Another
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Tenant cultivator, arrears of rent, ejectment, service of notice, Agrarian Services. | Sections 8(1), 10(2)(3) of Agrarian Services Act No. 46 of 2000; Section 18(1) of Agrarian Services Act No. 58 of 1979; Article 154 P(6) of Constitution; Section 9 of High Court of Provinces (Special Provision) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2015-10-16 | CA/PHC/0154/2008 |
Vijithalatha Jayasena Vs. Kegalle Multipurpose Cooperative Society and Others
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Writ of Certiorari, cooperative society loan, arbitration, natural justice. | Article 154P(4) of Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-16 | CA/WT/0697/2010 |
Shanmugaratnasarma Jegatheesvvarasarma and Another Vs. Secretary to the Treasury and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Writ of Mandamus, compensation, Human Rights Commission, ICCPR Act, abduction. | Articles 27(115), 126 of Constitution; ICCPR Act No. 56 of 2007; Section 11, 11(9), 21 of Human Rights Committee Act No. 21 of 1996; Article 140 of Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-14 | CA/HC/168-170/2012 |
Marakkala Manage Chandana Jagath Kumara alias Mahathun and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Murder, common intention, eye witness, identification, medical evidence. | Sections 32, 196 of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 1 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-14 | CA/HC/0072/2014 |
Lekamwasam Liyanage Ajantha Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Rape, delay in complaint, medical evidence contradictions, dock statement, credibility. | Section 364(3) of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-14 | CA/PHC/0237/2002 |
A.P. Somapala Vs. O.I.C. Police Station Nuwara Eliya and Others
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Preliminary objection, maintainability, non-compliance with rules, petition address. | Article 154(p) of Constitution; Chapter VII of Primary Court Procedure Act; Rules 2(1)(a), 14(1) of Court of Appeal Rules | Download |
| 2015-10-14 | CA/WRT/0012/2012 |
Thilina Nilupul Gunarathne De Silva Vs. National Live Stock Development Board and Others
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya J. | Writ of Certiorari, state land, quit notice, unauthorized occupation, license vs lease | Section 3, 3(1) of State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979; Section 2 of Prevention of Frauds Ordinance; Article 140 of Constitution; Section 5 of Rest House Act | Download |
| 2015-10-14 | CA/WRT/0091/2013 |
Swarna Bhoomie Govi Sanvidanaya and Others Vs. Secretary, Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources Management and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Settlement, spill level, tank reservation, unauthorized occupants. | Download | |
| 2015-10-13 | CA/HC/0133/2011 |
Hewa Waravitage Sumith alias Manju Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Rape of a minor, medical evidence, prompt complaint, sentence variation. | Download | |
| 2015-10-13 | CA/HC/0082/2012 |
Karunanayake Mudiyanselage Indu Saliyasiri Karunanayake and Another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Kidnapping, grave sexual abuse, rape, delay in medical examination, factual errors. | Sections 354, 364(2)(g), 364(2)(b)(2), 364 8(2)8 of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Code No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-13 | CA/PHC/APN/0020/2015 |
Ahangama Withanage Jayatissa Vs. O.I.C. Police Station Galle and Another
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Public nuisance, metal quarry, health and comfort, revision. | Sections 98(1), 101, 102, 104(1), 106(1), 364 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Article 138 of Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-13 | CA/WRT/0236/2012 |
M.N.R. Exports (Pvt) Ltd and Another Vs. K.P. Rangana Perera
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya J. | Writ of Certiorari, quit notice, state land, prescriptive title, Surveyor General tracing. | Section 12 of State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979; Section 21 of Surveys Act No. 17 of 2002; Article 140 of Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-12 | CA/DC/0374/2000(F) |
Kaduwelawimal Sebastian Victor Vs. Warnakulasuriya Irangani Tissera (deceased) and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Partition action, dismissal of action, default of appearance, purging default. | Sections 25, 70(1), 75, 79 of Partition Law No. 21 of 1977; Sections 84, 87(3), 91A(3), 144 of Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-10-09 | CA/HC/0155/2014 |
Polwaththegedera Widanalage Rohana Peiris Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Rape, consent, delay in complaint, credibility of prosecutrix, medical evidence. | Section 364(1) of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-09 | CA/HC/72-74/07 |
Wasantha Dayanath Umagiliyage and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Unlawful assembly, concurrent vs consecutive sentences, backdating sentence. | Download | |
| 2015-10-09 | CA/WRT/0408/2011 |
H.A.J. Fonseka and Others Vs. Minister of Lands and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Writ of Certiorari, land acquisition, public purpose, notice service. | Sections 2, 2(1), 4, 7, 38(1), 38(A) of Land Acquisition Act; Article 140 of Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-08 | CA/HC/0071/2014 |
T.A. Suranga Sanjeewa Sampath Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Withdrawal of appeal, backdating sentence. | Section 359 of Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-10-07 | CA/HC/0129/2013 |
Wijethunga Mudiyanselage Heen Banda Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Kidnapping, rape, delay in complaint, medical evidence, credibility of prosecutrix. | Sections 354, 365 B (2) B of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-07 | CA/WRT/0635/2011 |
W.M. Dingiri Banda and Another Vs. G.D.J. Gunarathne and Others
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, land grant, succession, administrative relief. | Land Development Ordinance; Article 141 of Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-06 | CA/HC/0147/2012 |
Rasnegge Jayarathna Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickramasinghe J. | Murder, circumstantial evidence, trial in absentia, gunshot injury, motive. | Section 296 of Penal Code; Sections 241, 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-06 | CA/HC/0216/2014 |
M.S. Guneratne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Culpable homicide, father of accused, sentence variation, backdating sentence. | Section 297 of Penal Code; Section 359 of Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-10-05 | CA/HC/0012/2012 |
K.A. Don Lakshman Sanjeewa Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Rape, consent, corroboration, medical evidence, dock statement. | Section 364 (2)(e) of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-05 | CA/LA/0493/2006 |
Manel Dissanayake Vs. Hettiarachchige Manel and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Declaration of title, ejectment, ex parte decree, consent judgment, encroached land. | Download | |
| 2015-10-02 | CA/WRT(HB)/02/2013 |
Ariyawansha Udugamavithana Vs. Commander, Sri Lanka Army and Others
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Hon. H.C.J. Madawala J. | Habeas Corpus, unlawful arrest, illegal detention, delay (laches), hearsay evidence. | Article 141 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-02 | CA/PHC/APN/0137/2012 |
Roslin Gulawita and Another Vs. A.M. Arif and Others
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Hon. P.R. Walgama J. | Writ of Certiorari, tenant cultivator, agrarian development, ultra vires. | Section 2, 2(1) of Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000; Articles 138(1), 140, 154 P(4)(b) of Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-02 | CA/TAX/0019/2013 |
ACL Metals and Alloys (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya J. | Tax dispute, Tax Appeals Commission, case stated, delegation of functions. | Section 11(A)(2) of Tax Appeals Commission (Amendment) Act No. 20 of 2013; Section 2 of Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 | Download |
| 2015-10-02 | CA/WRT/0301/2015 |
Dianne Rebecca Muller Vs. National Housing Development Authority and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Writ application, NHDA deed, generational priority, notice refusal. | Download | |
| 2015-09-25 | CA/WRT/0099/2013 |
Weerakoon Mudiyanselage Weerasekara Bandara vs. Capt. S.N.A.M.S. Priyashantha and Others
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake J. | Military discipline; Summary trial; Discharge from service; Natural justice. | Sections 40, 42, 43, 99(2)(a), 129(1), 129(2) of Army Act No. 17 of 1949. | Download |
| 2015-07-07 | CA/HCC/05/2013 |
Kammalage Ravindra Fernando alias Batta Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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K. K. WICKRAMASINGHE, J. | Attempted Murder, Circumstantial Evidence, Medical Evidence, Fair Trial | Section 300 of the Penal Code Section 114 (f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-05-29 | CA/HC/0110/2014 |
Liyanawaruge Alexander Balangne vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Statutory rape; Victim testimony; Medical evidence; Sentencing. | Section 364(2)(e) of Penal Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-29 | CA/HC/0155/2013 |
Amaratunga Arachchilage Ranasinghe vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Offensive weapons; Identification; Alibi; Motive; Hand grenade | Section 4(2) of Offensive Weapons Act No 18 of 1966. | Download |
| 2015-05-29 | CA/HC/0192/2012 |
H.M. Chulakumara Chandrawansa Magandanamulla vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Sentence appeal; Rigorous imprisonment; Compensation; Medical evidence. | Section 359 of Criminal Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-28 | CA/HC/120/2010 |
Rasathurai Rajakumar vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.C.J. Madawala J. | Murder; Grievous hurt; Intent; Grave and sudden provocation; Sentencing. | Sections 296, 317 of Penal Code; Section 283 of Criminal Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-28 | CA/HC/0149/2013 |
Karupaiya Loganadhan vs. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake J. | Murder; Intoxication; Culpable homicide; Cumulative provocation. | Sections 294, 296 of Penal Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-28 | CA/HC/0032/2013 |
Velu Govindasamy vs. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickramasinghe J. | Murder; Fatal blow; Witness credibility; Contradictions; Alibi. | Section 296 of Penal Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-28 | CA/HC/0090/2013 |
S.S. Padmanadan vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J | Heroin; Possession and trafficking; Life imprisonment; Sentence conversion. | Download | |
| 2015-05-27 | CA/DC/194/99(F) |
Thanthirige Mureen Perera vs. Winifrida Nanayakkara and Another
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Declaration of title; Ejectment; Restoration of possession; Inherent power. | Section 839 of Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-25 | CA/HC/0086/2013 |
A.D. Sunil Kumara vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Sentence reduction; Fine and compensation; Rigorous imprisonment. | Section 359 of Criminal Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-25 | CA/PHC/APN/0094/2014 |
B.M. Charlet Renuka Kumari vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Revision application; Exceptional circumstances; Discretionary remedy. | Article 138 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2015-05-25 | CA/TAX/0023/2013 |
Seylan Bank PLC vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya J. | Tax assessment; Time bar; Procedural law; Retrospective effect. | Sections 106(1), 163(5)(a) of Inland Revenue Act No 10 of 2006; Articles 75, 80 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2015-05-22 | CA/DC/0320/96(F) |
D.G. Gunatileke vs. D.G. Herath Banda and Another
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Partition case; Prescription; Boundaries; Identification of land. | Download | |
| 2015-05-21 | CA/DC/0956/97(F) |
M.M. Karunathilaka and Another vs. M.M. Dingiribanda and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor J. | Ownership; Stream dislocation; Encroachment; Natural erosion. | Download | |
| 2015-05-19 | CA/HC/0097/2008 |
Abeywickrama Arachchige Basil vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Murder; Culpable homicide; Sudden fight; Exception | Section 297 of Penal Code; Section 33 of Evidence Ordinance; Section 200 of Criminal Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-19 | CA/WRT/0649/0650/2009 |
L. C. Prasanna Perera and Another vs. University of Uva Wellessa and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Recovery of possession; State land; Written authority; Legitimate expectation. | Sections 3, 5, 6, 9(1) of State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979. | Download |
| 2015-05-19 | CA/WRT/0762/2008 |
Adasuriya Mudiyanselage Rohana Bandara and Others vs. The Governor and Others
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya J. | Certiorari; Mandamus; Provincial Public Service; Exclusive writ jurisdiction. | Article 154 P (4) of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2015-05-18 | CA/DC/0203/99(F) |
Nuwara Eliya Bankers vs. R.M. Punchi Banda
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J | Partnership; Juristic person; Legal personality; Partnership liability. | Business Names Ordinance. | Download |
| 2015-05-18 | CA/HC/0131/2012 |
M. Chaminda Kumarasiri vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Grave sexual abuse; Sentencing appeal; Victim settlement; Conviction uncontested. | Sections 364(2)(e), 365(2)(a) of Penal Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-15 | CA/DC/0932/97(F) |
R.M. Seneviratne vs. D.G. Karunapala and Another
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Partition action; Investigation of title; Pedigree dispute; Daughter identification. | Section 25 of Partition Law. | Download |
| 2015-05-15 | CA/HC/0219/2012 |
Kinippuli Arachchilage Don Gunapala vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Grave sexual abuse; Uncorroborated testimony; Delusions; Acquittal. | Section 365(b) 2(b) of Penal Code; Section 283 of Criminal Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-15 | CA/HC/0090/2011 |
Nuwan Buddhika Abeysinghe vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Rape; Minimum mandatory sentence; Compensation adjustment. | Download | |
| 2015-05-14 | CA/WRT/0060/2012 |
The University of Peradeniya vs. Justice G.W. Edirisuriya and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Certiorari; Appeals Board; Missing signature; Ex-facie bad order; Quashed. | Sections 81, 83(2) of Universities Act No 16 of 1978. | Download |
| 2015-05-13 | CA/WRT/0053/2014 |
W.A. Thilakaratne vs. Amila Ranmandala and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Mandamus; Route permit; Suppression of material facts; Full disclosure | Download | |
| 2015-05-12 | CA/HC/0236/2013 |
Suriya Don Chandana Jagath Kumara vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Rape; Sentencing; Consent; Love affair; Compensation reduction. | Section 364(1) of Penal Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-12 | CA/PHC/ 0160/2003 |
W.A. Abeywardane vs. Somapala Withanage
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Primary Court; Jurisdiction; Mandatory order; Right of party. | Section 69(1) of Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979. | Download |
| 2015-05-12 | CA/WRT/0863/2010 |
U. L. Karunawathie vs. People\'s Bank and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J. | Withholding gratuity; Natural justice; Private contract; Alternative remedy. | Download | |
| 2015-05-08 | CA/DC/0654/96(F) |
Rambukkanage Jayapala and Others vs. Gnanawathie Abeysekera and Others
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Partition; Typographical error; Correction of shares; Inherent power. | Sections 189, 773 of Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-08 | CA/HC/0320/2012 |
Maileen Arachchige Suramya Damayanthi Perera vs. Attorney General
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Hon. H.N.J. Perera J. | Heroin; Possession and trafficking; Police evidence; Contradictions. | Sections 54 A(d), 54 A(b) of Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. | Download |
| 2015-05-08 | CA/HC/0058/2011 |
M. Sinnaiah vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Minor victim; Elopement; Consent; Consecutive/Concurrent sentences. | Section 359 of Criminal Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-08 | CA/PHC/APN/0082/2014 |
Shan Wijayalal de Silva vs. Narunna Guruge Methsiri Alexander de Silva and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J | Removal of Mayor; Writ of Certiorari; Good governance; Re-election effect. | Section 277(1) of Municipal Councils Ordinance; Section 9(3) of Local Authorities Elections Ordinance. | Download |
| 2015-05-07 | CA/PHC/APN/0013/2013 |
Satharasinghe Arachchige Don Sarath Wimalaweera vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Malinie Gunaratne J. | Revision; Cheating; Fraudulent impersonation; Exceptional circumstances; Delay. | Section 403 of Penal Code; Section 174 of Criminal Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-07 | CA/RV/0262/2006 |
W. Nimalawathie vs. P.D.K. Perera and Another
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor J. | Revision; Partition decree finality; Laches; Exceptional circumstances; Damages. | Sections 48(1), 48(3), 48(7), 49, 69 of Partition Law; Section 754(2) of Civil Procedure Code; Section 66 of Primary Courts Procedure Act; Section 44 of Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2015-05-06 | CA/PHC/APN/0036/2011 |
O.I.C. Police Station Bulathsinhala and Another vs. Suduhewage Shyama Sunilani and Others
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Hon. K.T. Chitrasiri J | Habeas Corpus; Judicial custody; Exemplary costs; Illegal detention. | Article 141 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2015-04-30 | CA/HC/0191/2013 |
Amarasinghe Arachchilage Chandrasomasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickramasinghe J. | Grave Sexual Abuse; dock statement; burden of proof; beyond reasonable doubt; delay in complaint | Section 365 B (2) (b) of the Penal Code ; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-04-30 | CA/0210/2012 |
Rapiyal Jayaseelan Fernando Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake J. | Heroin possession; dangerous drugs; defence of alibi; fair trial; fundamental rights; re-trial | Section 54A (d) of Dangerous Drugs and Opium Ordinance No 13 of 1984 ; Section 331 (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979 ; Section 126A (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act No. 14 of 2005 ; Section 11 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-04-30 | CA/0270/2013 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs. Adigama Seelawansha Thissa Thero
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Hon. K. K. Wickramasinghe J. | State Appeal; enhancement of sentence; Grave Sexual Abuse; habitual offender; mandatory minimum sentence | Section 365 B (2) (b) of the Penal Code ; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-04-30 | CA/HC/0075/2009 |
U.C. Mihira Alias Mahathun Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Grave sexual abuse; excessive sentence; sentence reduction; rigorous imprisonment | Section 365 (B) (2) (b) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-04-29 | CA/WRT/0111/2013 |
Hemadiyage Yasawathi alias Weerasinghe Yasawathi Vs. Land Commissioner General and Others.
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PCJ (P/CA) | Writ application - writ of certiorari - writ of mandamus - Land Development Ordinance - permit holder - grant holder - nominated successor - succession to state land - nomination of successor - failure of succession - certificate of succession - devolution of land - occupation of land - delay in claiming succession - six-month requirement - death of permit holder - death of spouse - Land Commissioner - Divisional Secretary - refusal of succession claim - no basis to interfere with administrative decision - dismissal of application. | Land Development Ordinance - Sections 19(4), 19(6), 68, 72, Third Schedule Rule I. Constitution of Sri Lanka - Article 140. | Download |
| 2015-03-30 | CA/HCC/0106/2012 |
Burhan Mohomod Saibu Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Grave sexual abuse- Dock statement- Mistakes of technicality- Medical evidence | Section 365 B (2) b of the Penal Code amended by No. 22 of 1995 and No. 29 of 1998 | Download |
| 2015-03-27 | CA/WRT/0481/2011 |
Kandagamage Karunawathie and Another Vs. Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Bulathsinghala and Others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Writ of Mandamus- Permit under the Land Development Ordinance | Download | |
| 2015-03-27 | CA/HCC/0016/2013 |
Kulanthaivel Ramesh alias Vishvalingam Sasi Kumar Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Murder- Dying deposition-Dock statement- Grave and sudden provocation- Burden of proof- Subjective and Objective tests - Culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Sections 294 and 296 of the Penal Code; Sections 33 and 105 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-03-26 | CA/LA/0214/2006 |
Bank of Ceylon and Others Vs. Daliwala Gedera Padmini Seneviratne and Others
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Hon. Malini Gunaratne, J. | Amendment of pleadings- Multiplicity of actions- Grave and irremediable injustice - Guilty of laches | Section 93 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-03-25 | CA/PHC/0037/2005 |
Muththusamy Balaganeshan Vs. OIC, Police Station, Seeduwa and Another
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Jurisdiction - Appellate powers | Article 138( 1) and Article 154 P (6) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-03-25 | CA/PHC/0141/2013 |
Asan Mohamad Rizwan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Pleading guilty-Culpable homicide not amounting to murder- Intention- Knowledge- Dying depositions- Objectives of sentencing | Section 297 of the Penal Code ; Section 303 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2015-03-23 | CA/HCC/0255/2010 |
Sunil Harischandra Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC. J. | Murder- Causing hurt- Identification of the accused- Beyond reasonable doubt- Enhancement of the sentence | Sections 32,296 and 316 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-03-19 | CA/ Land Acq/0005/2013 |
Dhammika Nissanka Gunasekera Vs. The Acquiring Officer/Divisional Secretary
Greater Colombo Flood Control Project and Others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Decision of the Land Acquisition Board of Review -Market value of the property- Compensation | Section 35 of the Land Acquisition Act No. 09 of 1950 | Download |
| 2015-03-19 | CA/HCC/0231/2006 |
H. Victor and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC. J. | Murder- Causing hurt- Jury trial- Inadmissible material- Re-trial | Section 296 and 314 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-03-19 | CA/HCC/0293/2012 |
Suraveera Arachchige Kamalasiri and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Gang rape- Delay- Belated complaint- Probableness | Section 364 (2) (F) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-03-13 | CA/HCC/0220/2012 |
Sinnaiya Ganeshan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC. J. | Murder- Sudden fight- Culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Download | |
| 2015-03-13 | CA/PHC/0052/2008 |
K.M. Srimathie Vs. Provincial Secretary, Provincial Secretariat Office, Uva Paranagama and Others
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Hon. Malini Gunaratne, J. | State land - Ejection order - Utmost good faith - Suppression of a material fact | Section 5 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No.7 of 1979 (as amended) | Download |
| 2015-03-12 | CA No. 564/98(F) |
A. Wimal Abeysekera and Two Others Vs. M. A. Herath Banda and Seven Others
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Hon. M.M.A.Gaffoor J | Declaration of tenancy- Locus standi- Jurisdiction- Specific remedy created by the statute | Sections 5(2) and 45(2)of the Agrarian Services Act No. 58 of 1979 ; Sections 2(1), 2(3) and 2(4) (a) the Lands Grants (Special Provisions) Act No. 43 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-03-12 | CA/HCC/0015/2012 |
Batagoda Gallage Dona Dharmarathna
Manike alias Batagoda Nahallage Dona Dharmarathna Manike Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder- Intention- Cumulative provocation - Nature of the injury | Sections 293, 294, 296 and 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-03-12 | CA/HCC/0106/2013 |
Pahanthiyage Predeep Chandana Peiris Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Possession and trafficking of heroin- Dock statement- Corroboration | Poisons,Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2015-03-12 | CA/HCC/0297/2012 |
Kolamba Arachchige Sarath and Another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Gang rape- Robbery- Unlawful assembly- Identification of the offenders-Contradictions inter se- Reasonable doubt | Section 140,146, 364 (2) and 380 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-03-12 | CA/PHC/0039/2003 |
Suppaiahdas Shanthi Wijeshwari and Others Vs. Ramasamy Meenachchi and Others
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Disputed premises -Possession - Breach of peace | Section 66 (1) (b) of the Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No.44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-03-12 | CA/PHC/0116/2014 |
Don Prabath Thilanka Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. Malini Gunaratne, J. | Possession of Heroin - Application for bail- Indictment- Existing facts | Download | |
| 2015-03-04 | CA/PHC/ 0028/2013 |
Dabagahagedera Gamaralalage Ubayaratna Vs. W.M.H. Wijithasiri, Forest Officer, The Forest Conservation Office. Thanamalwila and Others
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Hon. Malini Gunaratne, J. | Revision application- Confiscation of a vehicle- Precautions to prevent an offence being committed | Sections 20 and 40 of the Forest Ordinance No.13 of 1966 (as amended) | Download |
| 2015-03-03 | CA No.456/98 (F) |
Sri Lanka Transport Board and Others Vs. S.P.Kusumawathie and Others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Termination of services- Damages- Trial de novo - Monetary claim made against a juristic person | Download | |
| 2015-02-26 | CA/HCC/0216/2012 |
Sathasivam Chandrakanthan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Murder- Circumstantial evidence | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-02-26 | CA/PHC/0049/2014 |
T. A. Mahinda Jayarathne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Attempted murder - Evidence -Non-summary inquiry- Availability of the right of the accused to cross- examination | Sections 296 and 300 of the Penal Code; Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance; Sections 6(3) (b) and 6(5) (b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act No. 15 of 2005; Section 7(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act No. 42 of 2007 | Download |
| 2015-02-25 | CA/PHC/0068/2009 |
Leslie Kumara Kariapperuma Vs. Don Leslie Marcus Amerasinghe and Others
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | Dispossession of land -Duty of the Judge to ascertain who was in possession of the disputed land as at the date of filing information under section 66 | Sections 66 and 68 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-02-24 | CA No. 1198/96 (F) |
Paniyanduwage Upaneris Silva Vs. Walahanduwa Gamage Indra
Malani (Substituted Plaintiff-Respondent) and Others
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Hon. P.W.D.C. Jayathilake, J. | Partition action - Prelimiary survey- The duty of the trial judge of a partition action to identify the subject matter and investigate the title of co-owners | Section 18(1) of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2015-02-24 | CA/PHC/0002/2011 |
Abdul Cader Mohammed Munsoor Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Another
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Confiscation of goods- Opportunity to show cause- Audi alteram partem | Section 14, 16(1) and section 26 of the Excise (Special Provisions) Act No.13 of 1989 as amended | Download |
| 2015-02-24 | CA/PHC/0116/2010 |
Mohomed Mansoor Mohamad Asmin Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC. J. | Revision application- further trial - Evidence excluded by the trial judge | Download | |
| 2015-02-19 | CA/PHC/ 0157/2012 |
H. G. Sujith Priyantha Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Poddala and Others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Confiscation of a vehicle -Precautionary measures to prevent the use of the vehicle for the commission of the offence- Stare decisis - Pleading guilty- Validity of the charge | Section 40 of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-02-19 | CA/PHC/0056/2014 |
P.H.L. Wijerathne Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Another
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Hon. Malini Gunaratne, J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder- Right of appeal- Revisionary jurisdiction- Exceptional circumstances - Mitigatory factors - Interests of the society | Sections 296 and 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2015-02-16 | CA/PHC/0274/2003 |
Dambadeniya Multi-purpose Co-operative Society Ltd and Another Vs. B.R. Somawathie and Others
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Double jeopardy- Trial de novo- Shortcomings of the Complainant | Section 35( 1) (b) read with Section 35(2) of the Co -operative Employees Commission Act No.12 of 1972 | Download |
| 2015-02-13 | CA/HCC/0176/2011 |
K.D. Dilshan Tharupathi Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC. J. | Rape- Guilty plea - Implementation of the sentence from the date of the convicition | Section 359 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-02-11 | CA/HCC/0144/ 2010 |
Pattiyage Nuwanjith Thanushla Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Vijith K. Malalgoda,PC. J. | Variation of the sentence- Suspended sentence- Age of the accused and the victim | Download | |
| 2015-02-10 | CA NO. 1308/98(F) |
Meenaloshani Yohanandan (Substituted Defendant Appellant) Vs. Mrs. Selvarani Johnson (Plaintiff Respondent)
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Declaration of title to the land- Constructive trust- Conditional transfer of the land to the Plaintiff- Intention to pass the beneficial interest of the property | Section 83 of the Trust Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-02-09 | CA No.1035/98 (F) |
N.P. Jayakodi Vs. P. Fernando
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J | Order- Requirement to file a leave to appeal application-Procedural irregularity | Sections 754(2) and 754(5) of the Civil Procedure Code | 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/PHC/0145/2012 |
R.B. Chaminda Kumara Wanninayake Vs. OIC, Galkiriyagama Police Station and Another
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Hon. K. T. Chithrasiri, J | Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal to entertain a revision application when the Provincial High Court has exercised its appellate powers | 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 |
| 2015-01-29 | CA/PHC/0050/2013 |
Gamagedara Mudiyanselage Dickson Keerthisinghe and Another Vs. H.J.M.J Perera, Forest Officer, The Forest Conservation Office, Kebithigollewa and Another
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Hon. K. T. Chithrasiri, J | Confiscation of a vehicle- Precautionary measures-Physical control over the vehicle | Section 40 of the Forest Ordinance as amended by Act No. 65 of 2009 | 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 |
| 2015-01-27 | CA/PHC/0217/2005 |
A. Fernando Vs. Municipal Council of Anuradhapura
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Hon. K. T. Chithrasiri, J | Writ of Certiorari- Measures taken by the Respondent to implement the law-The right of the Appellant to present his position before the correct forum at the correct time | Download | |
| 2015-01-26 | CA/PHC/0170/2005 |
M. Layanal Rose Fernando Vs. H.I. Premawathie and Others
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Hon. K. T. Chithrasiri, J | Maintainability of a Writ of Habeas Corpus - Order seeking the execution of judicial orders made in another action - Custody of a child | Download | |
| 2015-01-26 | CA/PHC/0030/2007 |
D.G. Senaratne Vs. OIC, Nagoda Police Station
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Hon. K. T. Chithrasiri, J | Duty of the Primary Court Judge to determine who was in possession of the land in dispute at the time the information was filed in Court | Sections 66 and 68 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 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 |
| 2015-01-22 | CA/PHC/0106/2013 |
Peoples Leasing Company Limited Vs. The Forest Officer, Officer of Forest Department, Monaragala and Others
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Hon. K. T. Chithrasiri, J | Confiscation of a vehicle-Faliure of the absolute owner to establish that he has taken all the precautionary measures to prevent the use of the vehicle to commit the alleged offence under the Forest Ordinance- Power of the absolute owner to have the control over the vehicle after it being handed over to the registered owner | Section 40 of the Forest Ordinance as amended by Act No. 65 of 2009 | 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 |
| 2015-01-16 | CA/PHC/0168/2011 |
Ambawa Thrift Credit Co-operative
Society Vs. D. M. Sumana Dasanayake and Another
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Hon. K. T. Chithrasiri, J | Non payment of a fine- Arbitral award- Serving of a jail sentence imposed due to non-payment of a fine - Power of the Magistrate to issue a Writ of Distress | Section 59 of the Co-operative Societies Act No.05 of 1972 as amended by the Act No.32 of 1982 and No. 11 of 1992 / Section 291(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | 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 |
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