| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Judgment By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
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| 2018-12-28 | CA/0408/2000 (F) |
Krissy Bologna and others vs Paliya Ralalage Don Laus Almeda and others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Partition action, Identity of corpus, Fresh trial | Section 187 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-12-14 | CA/0937/1997 (F) |
Hewamanage Orlina and others vs S. P. Gunawardane and others
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition action, Pedigree and title, Evidence of witnesses | Download | |
| 2018-12-14 | TAX/0002/2016 |
United Motors Lanka PLC vs Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Tax assessment, Time barred, Nation Building Tax | Sections 26(1)(I)(iii), 106(1), 163(5)(a), 170, and 212 of the Inland Revenue Act; Sections 2 and 3(1) of the Nation Building Tax Act | Download |
| 2018-12-14 | TAX/0013/2017 |
Sathosa Motors PLC vs Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Tax assessment, Time barred, Nation Building Tax | Sections 26(1)(I)(iii), 106(1), 163(5)(a), and 170 of the Inland Revenue Act; Sections 2(1) and 3(1) of the Nation Building Tax Act | Download |
| 2018-12-14 | TAX/0014/2017 |
Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC vs Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Tax assessment, Time barred, Nation Building Tax | Sections 26(1)(I)(iii), 106(1), 163(5)(a), 165(14), and 170 of the Inland Revenue Act; Nation Building Tax Act | Download |
| 2018-12-14 | CA/0425/2000 (F) |
Jalin Pedi Durayalage Manuel (Deceased) and another vs. R.W. Pina alias Pinhamy and others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Res Judicata, Declaration of title, Cause of action | Section 207 of Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-12-14 | CA/0811/2000 (F) |
Binthi Ruwaiza vs. Anthony Muththu Anthony Amma
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Ejectment, Overholding lessee, Rent Act | Rent Act, No.7 of 1972 | Download |
| 2018-12-13 | CA/0267/2017 |
Weerahannadeege Sunil Ranjith Ferrnando vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Heroin trafficking, Weight disparity, Dock statement | Sections 54 A (b) and 54 A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Section 336 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-12-13 | PHC/0131/2010 |
P. Dona Padmaseeli vs N.D. Dixon and others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Order of ejectment, State land, Legitimate expectation | Section 9 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 5(1) of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act; Section 19(e) of the UDA Act | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | CA/0262/1996 (F) |
B. Munasinghe and others vs Keragala Arachchige Lilian
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | Rent Action, Sub-letting, Ejectment | Section 10(1) of the Rent Act No 7 of 1972 | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | CA/0450/2000 (F) |
Indu Nilmini Urmila Ethapane vs Nihal Indrajith Ethapane
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Deed of sale, Outstanding consideration, Parol evidence | Sections 58, 92, and 134 of the Evidence Ordinance; Prevention of Frauds Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | CA/0272/2013 |
Nawaratne Mudiyanselage Edward Saman Kumara vs Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | Bribery, Maintainability of appeal, Preliminary objection | Sections 19(b), 19(c), and 29 of the Bribery Act; Rules 4 and 28 of the Supreme Court Rules of 1990 | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | CA/0298/2012 |
Roshan Gallage vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | Murder, Identification parade, Dock statement | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act; Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | WRT/0345/2012 |
Jayantha Perera Bogodage vs D S P Senaratne
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Writ mandates, Certified copies, Evidential value | Article 140 of the Constitution; Rule 3 (1) (a) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | PHC/0284/2006 |
Surasinghe Arachchige Mallika Kumudini vs M.A. Sriyamalini
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Land Development Ordinance, Possession, Revision | Article 154P(3) of the Constitution; Sections 66(1)(b), 68(1), and 68(3) of the Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | PHC/0097/2008 |
Rahamathulla Abdul Rahuman vs Mohamed Niyas Naushard and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Primary Courts Procedure, Possession of shops, Revision | Articles 138 and 154P(6) of the Constitution; Sections 66(1)(a)(i), 67(3), 68(1), and 72 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-12-11 | CA/0145-0146/2013 |
Galmankada Dewage Nimal Jayasuriya and another vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A. L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Abduction, Rape, Unlawful assembly | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code; Sections 32, 140, 146, 357, and 364(2) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-12-11 | PHC/0105/2014 |
M.N. Bandula Mohotti and another vs D.R.S.M. Handalage
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Appeal from order, Connected cases, bound by judgment | Article 154 (P)(6) and 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-12-11 | PHC/0112/2015 |
Deputy Commissioner of Labor and another vs D.R.C.M. Handalage
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Appeal from order, Connected cases, bound by judgment | Article 154 (P)(6) and 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-12-10 | CA/0245-0247/2016 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Ranjith Bandara and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder conviction, murderous intention, common intention | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15/1979; Sections 32, 293, and 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-12-10 | CA/0732/2000 (F) |
Manannelage Kirisanda (Deceased) and another Vs. Manannelage Sirimala and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition action, Pedigree, Sole ownership | Section 32 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-12-10 | CA/0149/2000 (F) |
H.D.R.T. Dharmawardhene and others vs Rajapaksha Arachchige Sanjeewa Subash Rajapaksha
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Hon. A. H. M. D. Nawaz, J. | Right of way of necessity, Res judicata, Vehicular passage | Download | |
| 2018-12-10 | CA/0787/1991 (F) |
Mohamed Ashrak vs Noel Lasantha Wickremasinghe
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | Ejectment, Arrears of rent, Subletting | Download | |
| 2018-12-07 | CA/1361/1999 (F) |
Waligamage Hemalatha and another vs G. G. M. Jemis de Silva (Deceased) and others
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | Revocation, Deed of Gift, Prescriptive title | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance Act No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2018-12-07 | CA/0904/1999 (F) |
Suduhakuruge Siyadoris vs Rajapaksha Kodikarage Samaneris Wijeratne and others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Partition action, Devolution of title, Nindagama land | Nindagama Land Act No. 30 of 1968 | Download |
| 2018-12-07 | CA/0001/2017 |
Patabendi Madummage Gayan and others vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder, Unlawful assembly, Common intention | Section 11(1) of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No.19/1990; Section 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-12-07 | CA/0174/2017 |
Kasadoruge Dulip Sanjeewa vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A. L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Murder, Identification, Dying declaration | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act; Sections 3, 27, and 32(1) of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-12-07 | CA/0188/2011 |
Abeygunasekera Wejewantha Sirisena vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder conviction, Dying declaration, Culpable homicide | Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979; Sections 3, 32(1), and 114 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-12-07 | PHC/0085/2007 |
Kankanachchi Kankanamge Champa Wilasini and another vs Abesinghe Kodippili Mahavidana Muhandiramge Erdele Senarath and another
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Primary Court Procedure, right of way, Revisionary powers | Sections 66(1)(a), 68, and 69(2) of the Primary Court Procedure Act; Section 83 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-12-04 | CA/0877/1998 (F) |
Domingo Hewage Premachandra (Deceased) vs Kankanamge Don Titus Dharmaratne and others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Partition case, Proof of deed, Birth certificate | Sections 23, 25, and 68 of the Partition Law; Section 79 of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 772(1) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-12-04 | CA/0549/2000 (F) |
Kodippili Thanthirige Sugath vs Kodippili Arachchige Piyasena and others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Partition action, Res judicata, Prescriptive title | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871 | Download |
| 2018-12-03 | CA/0295/1999 (F) |
P. Ivan Sidney Wijesekara and others Vs. D. R. Ananda Jinasena
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | Preliminary Objection, Notice of Appeal, signature | Sections 755(1), 754(4), and 759(2) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-12-03 | CA/0963/1997 (F) |
Sooriyaguptha Karunaratne Bandaranayake and another vs Hennaka Mudiyanselage Wijenayaka Ikriwaththa and another
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition action, Prescriptive title, Adverse possession | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance Act No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2018-09-28 | CA/0339/1999 |
Yoda Pedige Somarathne (Substituted) and Another Vs. Hewayalage Nandawathei and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition, Corpus Dispute, Preliminary Plan, Investigate Title | Section 48(1) of the Partition Act | Download |
| 2018-09-28 | CA/0185/2016 |
Chaminda Jeewan Ratnayake Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Illegal Possession, Automatic Firearm, T 56, Chain of Production, Probability | Sections 2, 22(1), 22(3) of the Firearms Ordinance No. 33 of 1916; Sections 331(1), 200(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-09-28 | CA/0282/2012 |
Mohamed Aliyar Farook alias Gafoor Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J | Forged Notes, Counterfeit Currency, Possession, Chain of Evidence, Sentence Enhancement | Section 478(C) of the Penal Code; Sections 331, 335(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-09-28 | PHC/0009/2013 |
Rose Mary Bernadus Vs. C.M.D.S. Peter Perera and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Revision, Primary Courts, right of Way, Per Incuriam, Manifest Error | Article 138 of the Constitution; Section 9 of Act No. 19 of 1990; Sections 66, 73 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-09-28 | WRT/1800/2006 |
Migel Hettige Sumanaratna Tissera and Others Vs. Hon. A.D. Susil Premajayantha and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Educational Administrative Service, National Ethnic Ratio, Recruitment | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-09-27 | REM/0001/2012 |
Mundogas S.A.. Vs. Sri Lanka Ports Authority
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Action in Rem, Admiralty Jurisdiction, Vessel Arrest, Dockage Rent, Cause of Action | Sections 2(1)(j), 2(1)(k), 2(1)(l), 2(1)(m), 3(4) of the Admiralty Jurisdiction Act No. 40 of 1983 | Download |
| 2018-09-26 | CA/0113-0114/2016 |
Kotawila Vithanage Chandradasa and Another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Murder, Sudden Fight, Common Intention, Premeditation | Section 316 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act; Sections 294 (Exception 4), 32 of the Penal Code; Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 48 of the Judicature Act | Download |
| 2018-09-26 | PHC/0128/2012 |
B.A. Premalal Vs. Vijitha Palihakkara Wijesekera and Others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Ejectment, State Land, Res Judicata, Legitimate Expectation, Revisionary Jurisdiction | Article 154(3) of the Constitution; Sections 5, 12 of the State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-09-25 | WRT/0158/2017 |
Wathudura Bandhanage Lakindu Ameesh Pehesara (Minor) and Others Vs. Sampath Weragoda and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, School Admission, Grade 1, Proximity, Residence Ownership | Article 140 of the Constitution; Circular No. 17/2016 | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CA/0529/2000 (F) |
Ahangama Vithanage Pedirick Appuhami (deceased) and Others Vs. Ahangama Vithanage Bandula Jayathilaka and Others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Partition, Partnership Asset, Dissolution of Partnership, Asset of Partnership Business | Section 55(1) of the Partition Act; Section 18 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CA/0135/2008 |
T.H. Anandasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Murder, Eye Witness, Corroboration, Section 27 Recovery | Section 296 of the Penal Code; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | WRT/0413/2016 |
Dr. (Ms.) Niruba S. Jayasundara Vs. Eastern University, Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Disciplinary Inquiry, Reinstatement, Natural Justice, Bias | Article 140 of the Constitution; Section 51(1) of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CA/0810/1997 (F) |
Joshep Trevene Lakshman Cherubim Frnando Vs. Mrs. Padmini Joshep .
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Specific Performance, Agreement to Sell, Breach of Contract, Prescriptive Period | Section 6 of the Prescription Ordinance; Ceiling on Housing Property Law No. 01 of 1973 | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CA/1006/1994 (F) |
R. A. Sumana Nandasiri Ranasinghe Vs. P. R. De Silva
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Ejectment, Lease Agreement, Fraudulent Execution, Burden of Proof, Balance of Probability | Section 754(1) of the Civil Procedure Code; Section 101 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CA/0965/1997 (F) |
Seinul Abdeen Marikar Liyaudeen Vs. O. Octtar Issadeen
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Damages, Excrement, Humiliation, Mental Agony, Cause of Action | Sections 40, 46(2) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CA/0255-0256/2015 |
Karunanayake Liyanage Rexi Angello Perera and Another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Murder, Gunshot Injuries, Eye Witness, Sudden Fight, Common Murderous Intention | Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 11 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 294 (Exception 4) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | PHC/0114/2010 |
M.K. Priyanka Anusha Vs. Dehipayalage Thilakarathne and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Mandamus, Statutory Power, Public Office, Preliminary Objection | Articles 154P(6), 138, 154P(4) of the Constitution; Section 7 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 32(1) of the Co-operative Employees Commission Act No. 12 of 1972 | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | PHC/0195/2013 |
Sumanasekara Construction (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Deputy Commissioner of Labor and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Arrears of Wages, Fine Recovery, Certificate of Commissioner, Pari Materia | Sections 3D(1), 3D(2), 3D(3), 46(1), 52, 53, 64 of the Wages Boards Ordinance No. 27 of 1941; Sections 38(2), 38(3) of the Employees Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958; Section 136 of the Criminal Procedure Code; Section 30 of the Judicature Act | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | PHC/0065/2015 |
Manadoowa Acharige Punyaratne Vs. General Manager National Housing Development Authority
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Ejectment, Unauthorised Occupier, Discretion of Magistrate, rightful Heirs, Exceptional Circumstances | Articles 154(P), 138 of the Constitution; High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Sections 69D(1)(iv), 69E(8) of the National Housing Development Act No. 17 of 1979; Section 66 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | WRT/0229/2013 |
Dr. Wanninayake Mudiyanselage Ranhamige Ranbanda (deceased) and Others Vs. P. Susantha Jayathilake and Others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Writ of Mandamus, Irrigation, Tank Restoration, Spill Level, Land Inundation | Article 140 of the Constitution; Section 83 of Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000; Section 65 of Irrigation Ordinance No. 32 of 1946 | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CA/0259/2000 (F) |
Coconut Research Board Vs. Forbes and walkers Ltd and Another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Breach of Contract, Brokerage, Sale of Coconuts, Exemption of Liability, Approbate and Reprobate | Section 150 of the Civil Procedure Code; Section 114 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CA/1191/2000 (F) |
Karunadasa Nanayakkarawasan Wakwella Gamage Vs. Kaluarachchige Ariyadasa and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Partition Action, Prescription, Co-owners, Ouster, Pedigree, Paper Title | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-20 | CA/0203/2015 |
Illethamby Prabhakaran Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Murder, Last Seen Theory, Section 27(1) Recovery, Circumstantial Evidence, Common Intention | Sections 296, 32 of the Penal Code; Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-20 | CA/0571/2000 (F) |
Francis Gajaman alias Madihe Gajamange Karolis alias Madihe Gajaman Francis (deceased) and Others Vs. Madihe Gajaman Leelawathi alias Leelawathi Gajaman alias Madihe Gajaman Leelawathi de Silva (deceased) and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Ejectment, License, Licensee, Title Dispute, Evidence | Section 116 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-19 | CA/1012/1998 (F) |
Seiyudeen Lebbe Mohomed Hussain Vs. Habeeb Mohamed Saharuwan Beebi alias Habeeb Mohomad Shahryan Beebi and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Partition Action, Lis Pendens, Registration, Voluntary Alienations, Deed Evidence | Sections 6, 13, 66 of the Partition Law | Download |
| 2018-09-19 | WRT/0423/2015 |
Raman Rajarathnam Vs. Jayasekara Mudiyanselage Chandrika Priyadarshani and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Quit Notice, Recovery of Possession, State Land, Land Reform Commission | Section 3 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979; Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972 | Download |
| 2018-09-18 | CA/0105/2017 |
Thiththalapitige Rohana Presil Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder, Circumstantial Evidence, Last Seen Theory, Alibi, Dock Statement | Sections 331(1), 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-09-18 | PHC/0061/2008 |
Vijjapathiyalage Ukkuwa Vs. Officer-in-charge, Police Station, Nawagaththegama and Another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Confiscation of Vehicle, Forest Offence, Audi Alteram Partem, Knowledge of Owner, Exceptional Circumstances | Articles 138, 154P of the Constitution; High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Sections 24, 25, 40(1), 40(a) of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-17 | PHC/0193/2009 |
Nimalawathie Wanigasinghe Vs. Maithrilee Padmanjalee Wijesuriya and Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Agrarian Development, Arrears of Rent, Jurisdiction, Preliminary Objections | Section 11(1) of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 7(7)(b)(ii) of the Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2018-09-14 | CA/0729/1997 |
Kalamulla Waduge Harriat Vs. Panadura Acharige Karunadasa Perera and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor J. | Partition, Pedigree, Investigation of Title, Documentary Evidence vs Oral Evidence | Section 25 of the Partition Law; Sections 32(5), 32(6), 50(2) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-14 | CA/0109-0110/2015 |
Jeyinudeen Mohammed Ismail Ismith and Another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Murder, Culpable Homicide, Murderous Intention, Pen Knife, Knowledge | Sections 296, 297, 32 of the Penal Code; Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code; Section 19(B) of the High Courts of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-14 | CA/0192-0193/2009 |
Nambukara Thanthrige Wimal Chandrasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Torture, Assault, Identification Parade, Interested Witnesses, Mandatory Sentence | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure; Section 2(4) of the Convention Against Torture Act No. 22 of 1994; Sections 32, 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-09-14 | CA/0031-0032/2012 |
Mahakumburage Jayathissa and Another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder, Sudden Fight, Premeditation, Cruel Manner, Dying Declaration | Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 294 (Exception 4) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-09-14 | CA/0073/2015 |
Ponnamperuma Arachige Wasantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor J. | Murder, Eye Witness, Dock Statement, Fair Trial | Sections 296, 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-09-14 | WRT/0690/2010 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Amila Prasad and Others Vs. Lieutenant General A.W.J.C De Silva and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Writ of Certiorari, Mandamus, Army Discharge, Court of Inquiry, Procedural Impropriety | Article 140 of the Constitution; Army Courts of Inquiry Regulations 1952 (Regulations 2, 9, 15, 16); Army Discipline Regulations 1950 (Regulation 2); Soldiers Service Regulations No. 1 of 1994 (Table A, Item XIII(a)); Section 155 of the Army Act | Download |
| 2018-09-11 | CA/0206/1999 |
Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage Sirisoma (Substituted) Vs. S.A. Wijeratne and Another
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Partition, Pedigree, Paper Title, Prescriptive Title, Adverse Possession, Ouster | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance; Section 14 of the Conciliation Boards Act; Article 138(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-09-11 | WRT/0055/2015 |
Aluthgedera Ganaratne Vs. Director of Education and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Study Leave, PhD completion, Salary Recovery, Bond, Public Officer | Paragraphs 14:4 of Chapter XII, 4:12 of Chapter XV of the Establishment Code | Download |
| 2018-09-10 | CA/0272/2015 |
Sellathambi Somadundaram Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Illegal Possession, Grenades, Ammunition, Adoption of Proceedings, Fatal Error | Regulations 36(1), 36(5) of Extra Ordinary Gazette No. 1405/14 dated 13.08.2005; Section 5 of the Public Security Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-07 | CA/0564/2000 (F) |
Manikpedige Gunasinghe Vs. Liyanalage Siripina and Another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition, Corpus Dispute, Boundaries, Balance of Probabilities | Download | |
| 2018-09-07 | CA/1067/1999 (F) |
Rotuwage Hereth Singho (Deceased) and Others Vs. Jayasinghe Arachige Dingiri Mahattaya (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition, Interlocutory Decree, Final Judgment vs Order, Purge Default | Section 48(4)(a)(iv) of the Partition Law; Sections 754(1), 754(2), 754(5) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-09-07 | CA/0046/2000 |
B. Farina Faumi and Others Vs. Ayesha Rasmi Nazim and Others (Substituted)
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Declaration of Title, Ejectment, Prescriptive Title, Tenant, Overt Act | Download | |
| 2018-09-06 | WRT/0076/2016 |
Mrs. A.M.M.K. Moragalla and Others Vs. The Land Reform Commission and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Land Reform Law, Statutory Declaration, Life Interest, Legitimate Expectation | Sections 3(4), 3(4)(a), 18, 19, 20 of the Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972; Section 18 of the Interpretation Ordinance No. 21 of 1901 | Download |
| 2018-09-04 | CA/0208/2010 |
Thuiyalage Nishantha Pushpakumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder, Gunshot Injuries, Eye Witness, Sudden Fight, Common Murderous Intention | Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 11 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 294 (Exception 4) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-09-04 | PHC/0095/2012 |
Kottasha Arachchige Iresha Kumari Ubhayaweera and Another Vs. Range Forest Officer, Theldeniya and Another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Confiscation of Vehicle, Forest Offence, Charge Sheet Defect, Knowledge of Owner, Curable Error | Section 333(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Sections 24(1)(b), 25(2), 40, 40(1)(b), 40(a), 40(1)(a) of the Forest Ordinance; Sections 182(1), 182(2), 164(4), 165(1), 166, 167, 171, 436 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act; Section 57 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-04 | TAX/0005/2017 |
Lalan Rubber (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | VAT, Assessment, Time Bar, Taxable Supply, Unprocessed Agricultural Product, Rubber Trees | Sections 2(1), 4(1), 7, 21, 28, 29, 31, 33(1), 36, 83, 84 of the Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002; Sections 11A, 11A(6) of the Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011; Sections 18, 19 of the Sale of Goods Ordinance; Article 23(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-09-04 | TAX/0009/2017 |
Kegalle Plantations PLC Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | VAT, Tax Appeals Commission, Time Bar, Junctus Officio, Taxable Supply, Rubber Logs | Sections 2(1), 4(1), 7, 21, 29, 33(1), 33(2), 34(8), 36, 83, 84 of the Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002; Sections 8(1), 9(1), 10, 11A of the Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011; Sections 18, 19 of the Sale of Goods Ordinance; Article 126(5), 23(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-09-04 | CA/0866/2000 (F) |
Mohamed Nilamdeen (deceased) and Another Vs. Mohammed Salneen Mohammed Rasleem and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Muslim Law, Roman Dutch Law, Donation, Deed of Gift, Revocation, Life Interest, Usufruct | Sections 3, 4 of Muslim Intestate Succession Ordinance No. 10 of 1931 | Download |
| 2018-09-04 | WRT/0445/2015 |
Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Unapana Siyatu Koswatte Vs. G. Vijitha Nanda Kumar and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Land Settlement, Delay, Locus Standi | Sections 4, 5, 8, 24 of the Land Settlement Ordinance No. 20 of 1931 | Download |
| 2018-09-04 | WRT/0395/2016 |
Venerable Halmillawe Saddhatissa Thero and Another Vs. R.M. Wanninayake and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Water Pollution, Tissawewa, Public Interest, Bathing Prohibition | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-09-03 | CA/0913/1997 |
Jayathunga Arachchige Rapiel and Others Vs. Kurugamage Don Luisa Nona (Administratrix)
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Declaration of Title, Ejectment, Rei Vindicatio, Forged Deed, Bona Fide Purchaser | Section 404 of the Civil Procedure Code; Sections 31(9), 33 of the Notaries Ordinance; Section 2 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance; Section 68 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-09-03 | CA/0928/2000 |
R. Rathnasekara Vs. R.B. Leelawathie Ramachandra (deceased) and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Damages, Road Accident, Negligence, Res Ipsa Loquitur, Quantum of Compensation | Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-08-31 | CA/0116/2009 |
Hayathu Mohamed Abdul Azeez Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder conviction, circumstantial evidence, dock statement, inference of guilt | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-08-31 | CA/0244/2009 |
Wijesinghe Arachchilage Ranjith Wijesinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder, unlawful assembly, eye witness credibility, murderous intention. | Sections 146, 294, 296 of the Penal Code; Sections 331, 422(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code; Section 105 of the Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-08-31 | CA/0253/2015 |
Gopalam Sampanarayan Jeyaraj alias Raju Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | Double murder, identification of accused, deposition of deceased witness, retrial. | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979; Sections 33, 62 of the Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-08-31 | CA/0470/1996 (F) CA/0470/1996 (F) (A)\" |
Seinul Abdeen Marikkar Mohamed Ramees and Another Vs. Abdul Azeez Marikkar Mohamed Masood (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition action, Muslim Law, deed of gift (hiba), acceptance requirement | Download | |
| 2018-08-31 | CA/0830/2000 (F) |
Hiripiyage Nimal Premasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Vicarious liability, master-servant relationship, scope of employment, negligence, extra-curial admissions. | Sections 17(1), 18(1), 21, 31, 115 of the Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-08-30 | CA/1023/1999 (F) |
Rajakaruna Devage Dharmasena Vs. Halgolle Gedera Nandawathi and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition action, error in share calculation, duty of trial judge to ascertain owners | Chapter XXV of the Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2018-08-30 | CA/BOR/0002/2011 |
I.W.M.P Wickramathilake Vs. Divisional Secretary of Dompe Divisional Secretariat
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Land acquisition, compensation award, market value, Board of Review. | Sections 7, 28(1), 38(a), 45, 45(1) of the Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950. | Download |
| 2018-08-29 | PHC/0005/2006 |
Owitage Meltan Perera Vs. Deputy Commissioner of Co-operative Development
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Co-operative society arbitral award, enforcement, certificate correctness statement. | Sections 59(1)(c), 59(4), 59(6) of the Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972; Section 291 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2018-08-28 | CA/0369/1995 (F) |
Nekath Gedera Jayathu (Deceased) Vs. Galagama Gedera Sunil and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition action, pedigree proof, hearsay evidence, falsa demonstratio non nocet | Section 25 of the Partition Act ; Sections 32 (5), 32 (6), 50 (2) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-08-28 | CA/0531/1997 (F) |
Central Finance Company PLC Vs. Mohamed riyal Mohamed Rifal
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Territorial jurisdiction, lease agreement, vehicle recovery, revisionary jurisdiction. | Articles 138(1), 145 of the Constitution; Sections 9, 76, 753, 754 of the Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2018-08-28 | CA/0461-0462/2000 (F) |
Rajakaruna Munasinghge Piyasena Siriwardhana Vs. Ethugal Pedige Durayalage Keerthieratne and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Partition action, co-ownership, prescription among co-owners, ouster | Download | |
| 2018-08-28 | CA/1059/2000 (F) |
Upali Ranasinghe Vs. H.M. Kulatunga Banda
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Ejectment of tenant, settlement recorded, consent decree, estoppel. | Section 754 of the Civil Procedure Code; Sections 114, 114(d), 115 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-08-27 | CA/0684/A-B/2000 (F) |
Kamatchi Dharmalingam and Another Vs. Selvamany Samy Letchumenan (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partnership agreement, tenancy claim, approbate and reprobate, best evidence rule. | Sections 91, 101 of the Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-08-27 | CA/0731/1996 (F) |
Buddhima Lalitha Dias and Others Vs. Gunawathie Dissanayake and Another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Rei vindicatio, licensor-licensee, habitatio, prescriptive title, misjoinder of parties. | Section 17 of the Civil Procedure Code; Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance; Sections 101, 103, 106, 114 (f), 116 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-08-27 | CA/0403/1997 |
Wasantha Mahindarathna Devpura Vs. H.A. Premadasa of \"Electric Workshop
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Mortgage bond redemption, forgery, landlord-tenant relationship, confusio doctrine. | Sections 16, 17(1), 18(1), 21, 31, 114(e), 115 of the Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-08-10 | CA/0171/2000 (F) |
New Lanka Property (Pvt) Limited Vs. Richard Fedrick Maurice Andree
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Rei vindicatio, forgery of deed, burden of proof, fraud, prescription. | \"Sections 754(1) of the Civil Procedure Code ; Sections 101, 103, 106, 114 (f) of the Evidence Ordinance ; Section 10 of the Prescription.\" | Download |
| 2018-08-10 | CA/0959/1997 (F) |
Kokmaduwa Mudalige Karunadasa Vs. Udugama Gamage John
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Rei vindicatio, leave and licence, boutique room, notarial execution. | Section 3 of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 2 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-08-10 | BOR/0003/2011 |
N.S.D. Gunawardena Vs. Divisonal Secretary, Katana
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Land acquisition, compensation award, market value, scarcity of reasons. | Sections 7, 9, 10, 17, 17(1), 22(1), 28(1), 45, 45(1), 46, 46A, 47, 48 of the Land Acquisition Act No. 09 of 1950; Section 23Z of the National Environment Act No. 47 of 1980 | Download |
| 2018-08-09 | CA/0793/1997 (F) |
Welivita Angoda Liyanage Themiyadasa Vs. Welivita Angoda Liyanage Gnanawathie Perera and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition action, consensual allotment of shares, settlement, compromise. | Download | |
| 2018-08-09 | CA/0142/2012 |
Mohamed Saafi Mohamed Niswar Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | Heroin possession and trafficking, alibi defense, capital punishment, sentencing. | Section 4(1)(d) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political rights Act No. 56 of 2007; Sections 54, 54A (d), 54A (b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act; Sections 126A, 280, 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2018-08-09 | PHC/0002/2007 |
P. A. Chrishanthi Dilpa Jeewanthi Vs. Chairman of the Urban Council, Ambalangoda
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena J. (P/CA) | Unauthorized construction, demolition order, primary evidence requirement for permits. | Sections 28A(1), 28A(3) of the Urban Development Law; Section 64 of the Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-08-09 | WRT/0359/2014 |
W.D. Gunaseeli Perera Vs. People\'s Bank and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena J. (P/CA) | Vesting order, WRT of certiorari, necessary parties, preliminary objection. | Article 140 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2018-08-08 | CA/0013/2012 |
Rathnayake Widanalage Nimal Rathnayake Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | Murder conviction, identification of body, murder weapon, non-summary inquiry evidence | Section 296 of the Penal Code ; Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Sections 27, 33 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-08-08 | PHC/0249/2003 |
Panawala Ralalge Wijethillake Vs. Officer-in-Charge of Police Station, Kegalle and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena J. (P/CA) | Breach of peace, land dispute, possession vs title, revisionary jurisdiction. | Section 66, 66(1) of the Primary Court Procedure Act. | Download |
| 2018-08-08 | COC/0004/2016 |
Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena J. (P/CA) | Contempt of court, Article 105(3), intimidation of a judge, abusive language in open court, interference with justice. | Articles 105, 105(1), 105(3), 138, 140 of the Constitution; Section 55(1) of the Judicature Act; Section 795 of the Civil Procedure Code; Section 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2018-08-08 | PHC/0041/2004 |
Shanmugasundara Kurrukkal Sriskandarajah Kurukkal Vs. Ramalingam Nadarajah and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Forcible dispossession, temple priest, actual vs constructive possession | Article 154P of the Constitution ; Section 32(2) of the Judicature Act ; Sections 66, 66(1), 68(3), 75 of the Primary Court Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-08-07 | PHC/0083/2013 |
Jayakodi Arachchige Don Wifred Asoka Jayakody Vs. Ananda Kalurathna and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Disciplinary proceedings, child abuse, parallel criminal proceedings, Writ of certiorari. | Article 61A, 138 of the Constitution; Section 11 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Sections 365A, 365B(2)(a) of the Penal Code; Sections 27:6, 27:11, 27:12, 27:13, 27:14, 27:15, 28:6 of the Establishments Code. | Download |
| 2018-08-07 | CA/0938/1999 |
Ihala Gedara Pethandilage Premawathie Vs. L.S. Perera and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Rei vindicatio, prescriptive title, Land Reform Commission statutory determination. | Section 154 of the Civil Procedure Code; Section 32 (2) of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 19 of the Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972; Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871. | Download |
| 2018-08-06 | WRT/0268/2014 |
Alpiti Badalge Wickremasooriya Vs. Alpiti Badalge Balasuriya and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Succession to land permit, nomination of successor, estoppel, writ of mandamus. | Section 19(2) of the Land Development Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-08-03 | CA/0213/2005 |
D.G.K. Hasantha Sirimanne Vs. The Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Bribery, solicitation of gratification, inter-se contradictions, character evidence. | Sections 11, 16 (b) of the Bribery Act; Article 138 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2018-08-03 | PHC/0095/2007 |
Senarathna Mudiyanselage Rupa Senarathne and Another Vs. Uduwara Arachchi Appuhamilage Upali Amarasinghe
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe J. | Land dispute, interim order, revisionary jurisdiction, non-compliance with rules. | Article 138 of the Constitution; Section 66, 66(1)(a) of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979; Rule 3(1)(a) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990. | Download |
| 2018-08-02 | CA/0216/2000 (F) |
Nevanka Gunawardane Liyanapathiranage Vs. Lester Clarence Gunawardena
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Last will, suspicious circumstances, irrationality of will, five witness requirements | Section 4 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance, No. 7 of 1840. | Download |
| 2018-08-01 | CA/1394/1999 (F) |
Ahangama Vithanage Sumanadasa Vs. Howpe Liyanage Edmund
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Ex-parte judgment, setting aside decree, reasonable grounds for default, negligence of lawyer. | Sections 754, 86(2), 87(3) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-08-01 | WRT/0117/2014 |
A.A. Sumanadasa Adikari Vs. E.M.D.S. Ekanayake, Divisional Secretary of Divisional Secretariat Thamankaduwa and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Land permit cancellation, public servant eligibility, Land Kachcheri, fraudulent issuance. | Sections 20, 106 of the Land Development Ordinance. | Download |
| 2018-07-31 | CA/0736/1997 (F) |
Hettiarachchige Chandrasena Vs. Hettiarachchige Muthumanika (Deceased)
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Corpus - Identification of a land in dispute with sufficient certainty - Inconsistency in extent and disparity in boundaries | Section 41 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-07-31 | CA/0275/2016 |
Amar Yusef Mahamud Al-Subehi Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Credibility of evidence - Inconsistencies - Improbabilities - Errors made by witnesses owing to human nature - Chain of production - Jurisdiction of an appellate Court on questions of fact - Benefit of a trial court in observing the demeanour and deportment of the accused | \"Sections 54A (b) and 54A (d) of the Poison, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by the Act No. 13 of 1984, Section 48 of the Judicature Act No.2 of 1979 as amended\" | Download |
| 2018-07-31 | WRT/219/2014 |
Tea Small Holdings Development Authority Vs. Minister of Labour and Trade Union Relations and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Certiorari - Arbitral award - Ground for arbitration - Ultra vires | Section 491) of the Industrial Disputes Act, Rule 3(1) of the Court of Appeal Rules of 1990 | Download |
| 2018-07-31 | PHC/0208/2005 |
Lakmanage Piyasena Podimahattaya and Another Vs. Nekethrallage luvis Singho alias Gunawardena and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Possession of land - Identification of corpus - Jurisdiction of the primary court over the subject matter being dealt with by a competent civil court - Nature of the application before a Primary Court | Section 66(1)(b) and Part VI of the Primary Courts Procedure Act, Section 32(2) of the Judicature Act No. 02 of 1978 as amended, Sections 62, 66 and 68, 74 of the Administration of Justice Law No. 44 of 1973, Section 2 of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2018-07-31 | CA/1089/2000 (F) |
L.P. Wijesinghe Vs. P.G. Gunapala
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Ex parte judgment, vacating default, medical certificate, credibility of doctor, findings of fact | Download | |
| 2018-07-31 | PHC/0048/2004 |
Ven. Dombawela Dammika Thero Vs. Manikpurage Piyadasa and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Agrarian Services, arrears of rent, tenant cultivator vs. owner, jurisdictional error of fact, prima facie evidence | Sections 18(1), 45(3) of the Agrarian Services Act No. 58 of 1979, Section 5(5) of the Land Settlement Ordinance, Section 3 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-30 | WRT/0350/2016 |
Claribel Shanthi Ediriweera Vs. R.P.R. Rajapakse and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Certiorari - Validity of a nomination of a successor to land through a permit - Subsequent discovery of a grant | Sections 19(4), 51 and 72 of the Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-30 | CA/1005/1997 (F) |
Jayasinghe Abeysuriya and Others Vs. Jayasinghe Premarathna Jayasinghe and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition, devolution of title, paternity, admissions, pedigree, hearsay exception, ante litem motam | Sections 17(1), 17(2), 18(3), 21, 32(5), 32(6), 33 and 50 of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 57 of the Births and Deaths Registration Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-26 | WRT/0267/2013 |
Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Ranbanda Vs. Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena J. (P/CA) | Successor of land where no person has validly been nominated - Existence of an inordinate delay - Giving effect to the wish of the deceased holder | Section 72 of the Land Development Ordinance, Article 140 of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-07-26 | CA/0036/2017 |
Randunupura Dewayalage Jayadewa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | Murder, circumstantial evidence, voluntary confession, post-mortem findings, dock statement | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-26 | PHC/0255/2006 |
C.W. Jaysekera (Deceased) and Another Vs. Municipal Council of Anuradhapura
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, official quarters, vesting of property, contractual relationship, exhaustion of alternative remedies | Article 138 of the Constitution, Sections 2, 3(1), 5A, 11A, 12 of the Local Authorities Housing Act No 14 of 1964, Sections 2, 3(1), 4 of the Local Authority Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Law No. 42 of 1978 | Download |
| 2018-07-26 | PHC/0164/2012 |
Bernard Mirando Vs. Road Development Authority
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Revision, Government quarters, recovery of possession, Writ of possession, quit notice validity, jurisdiction of Magistrate | Article 154(P) of the Constitution, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Sections 6, 7 of the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 | Download |
| 2018-07-26 | CA/0908/2000 (F) |
Don Peiris Siriwardena Vs. Rajapaksha Pathirage Rathnapala
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Rei vindicatio, declaration of title, constructive trust, loan vs. purchase price, oral agreement | Section 9 and 84 of the Trust Ordinance, Section 2 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-26 | CA/1026/1999 (F) |
H. Jagathsena Gunasekara Vs. K. Piyadasa Perera (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Declaration of title, ejectment, prescriptive title, res judicata, adverse possession | Section 40(d) of the Civil Procedure Code, Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-25 | WRT/0264/2016 |
Walli Amma Neelamegam and Another Vs. Land Reform Commission
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Certiorari - Mandamus - Execution of a deed - There has to be a formal decision or determination for a writ of certiorari to be issued - Petitioner to establish a legal right with a corresponding legal duty to seek a mandamus | Download | |
| 2018-07-25 | CA/0572/1999 (F) |
A.C.M. Mukthar Vs. A.R. Haniffa
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Ejectment, leave and licence, tenancy, abandonment of tenancy, estoppel, landlord\'s title | Section 116 of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 36(2)(c) of the Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 | Download |
| 2018-07-24 | PHC/0009/2012 |
G. M. Jayakody Vs. Municipal Council of Anuradhapura and Others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Quit notice - Agreement of tenancy - Implied condition of recovery of the quarters | Section 2 and 3 of the Local Authority Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Law No. 42 of 1978 as amended | Download |
| 2018-07-24 | COC/0756/2010 |
Ediribandana Hewage Thilakasena and Others Vs. Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Contempt of court - Complainant\'s failure to describe the nature of the offence - Petitioner\'s diligence in prosecuting an application | Download | |
| 2018-07-24 | PHC/0074/2000 |
Ranasinghe Arachchilage Wilson and Others Vs. Rajah Thanigasalam
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Locus standi - Development activity - UDA law | Section 28A and 29 of the Urban Development Law No. 41 of 1978 | Download |
| 2018-07-24 | WRT/0526/2015 |
Lakshmi Mignone E. Perera and Another Vs. Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena J. (P/CA) | Certiorari - Mandamus - Interdiction - Disciplinary proceedings | Section 15 of National Craft Council and Allied Institutions Act No. 35 of 1982, Section 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-07-24 | PHC/0212/2006 |
H.K.Amarasiri Gunarathna, Director of Suwashanthi Private Hospital Vs. Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Senarath Bandara, Director General of Department of Archaeology
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Revision, eviction from state land, competent authority, Minister\'s approval, presumption of regularity | Article 154 P(6) of the Constitution, Sections 3, 6, 10, 14 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-07-23 | CA/0026/1999 (F) |
Herath Mudiyanselage Dingiri Amma Vs. Herath Mudiyanselage Manikhamy (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Prescription among co-owners - Possession of one co-owner is in law, the possession of all - Proving adverse possession | Download | |
| 2018-07-20 | CA/0233/2011 |
Gangoda Liyanage Padmasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Test of probability - Factual findings of a trial court - No requirement of corroboration in the evidence of a police officer who conducted a raid resulting in the arrest of an offender | Section 54A(b) and (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-20 | CA/0168/2013 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Wimal Jayantha Herath Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | Factual findings of a trial court - Advantage of a trial judge to see the demeanour and deportment of the witnesses | Sections 354 and 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-07-20 | WRT/0105/2013 |
Wickramaarachchi Appuhamilage Sanath Wickraramaarchchi Vs. State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Certiorari - Mandamus - Demotion - Disciplinary inquiry - Denial of a legal right arising from a public legal duty of a public authority - Applicability of public law remedies to contractual arrangements | Download | |
| 2018-07-20 | CA/0009/2011 |
Kannangara Koralalage Jagath Kannangara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | Narcotics - Identity of the accused - Measure of punishment - Inadequate sentence | Sections 54A (c) and 54A (b) of the Poison, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by the Act No. 13 of 1984, Sections 110(4), 280 and 335(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-07-20 | WRT/0373/2016 |
G. H. Jagath Kantha De Silva Vs. Divisional Secretary of Welimada and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Certiorari - Prohibition - Eviction notice - State land - Exercising writ jurisdiction where facts are disputed - Maintanability of an application where the petitioner fails to name the respondent | Download | |
| 2018-07-20 | WRT/0114/2016 |
W.I. Prabhath Wimal Kumara Vs. Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Writ of Certiorari, vacation of post, overseas leave approval, authority to grant leave | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-07-20 | WRT/0019/2016 |
Associated Motorways (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Chandani Amaratunga, Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Writ of Certiorari, EPF payments, sales commissions vs. incentives, burden of proof, reliability of documents | Section 102 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-19 | CA/0750/1997 (F) |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs. Wijekoon Mudiyanselage Heenmenike and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Vacation of an ex-parte decree - Reasonable grounds for default - Fairness and rules of natural justice in an inquiry to an application to set aside an ex-parte decree - Willful default | Sections 27 and 86(2) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-07-19 | WRT/0154/2017 |
Pattiyakumburage Ravindra Prabath Vs. Francis Welege and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Mandamus - Multiplicity of actions - Fundamental rights application - Writ application | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-07-19 | WRT/0674/2009 |
Seenithamby Pakkiararajah Vs. Dayananda Dissanayake,
Commissioner of Elections and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Local Authority membership, expulsion from party, ministerial function, due diligence | Section 10A and Section 65A(2) of the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-18 | CA/0892/1997 (F) |
Lamahewage Susila Kusumawathie Vs. Ingrid Shriyani Nelum Kumari de Silva
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Laesio Enormis - Evidence of the value of land the year in which the deed was written - Time bar to institute action against breach of partnership deed or written promise in relation to written agreements except mortgage debts or bonds | Sections 5, 6, 7 and 10 of the Prescription Ordinance, Section 44 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-07-18 | CA/0725/1997 |
Hatton National Bank Vs. Central Province Provincial Council
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Guarantee - Contracts of guarantee - Promissory Estoppel - Fiduciary duties | Section 115 of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 33 of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act No. 6 of 2006 | Download |
| 2018-07-18 | PHC/0046/2014 |
N.K. Sunil Vs. Divisional Secretary Bope Poddala, Divisional Secretariat Office of Labuduwa and Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Ejectment, state land, recovery of possession, jurisdiction of Magistrate, Competent Authority\'s opinion | Section 5 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 as amended | Download |
| 2018-07-17 | PHC/0061/2005 |
Kingsley Valentine Mazenod Fernando Vs. S Wanniarachchi and Another
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Being charged as a director of a company - Proof of resignation | Sections 7 and 9(a) of the Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No 45 of 1971 | Download |
| 2018-07-16 | CA/0065/2000 (F) |
Uduwewe Henayalage Samara Vs. Uduwewe Henayalage Babanis and Another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Recovery of possession of land - Revocation of the deed of gift - Kandyan law - Express renunciation of right to revoke - Persons subject to Kandyan law - Silence amounting to admission - Families long lived rooted to any province where Kandyan law prevails | Sections 4(1), 4(2), 5(1) of the Kandyan Law Declaration and Amendment Ordinance No.39 of 1938, Section 3 of the Evidence Ordinance, Kandyan Succession Ordinance No. 23 of 1917 | Download |
| 2018-07-16 | WRT/0471/2015 |
Boyagodage Manoj Lanka Padma Kumara Karunaratne Vs. Janaka Sugathadasa and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Certiorari - Mandamus - Delegation of powers of the Public Service Commission - Interdiction of public officers - Powers of a Secretary to a Ministry in relation to interdiction of public officers - Irrationality | Articles 55, 57(1) and 57(2) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-07-13 | CA/0180-0181/2011 |
Hatharasinghage Wimal Premathilaka and Other Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC J. | A statement of one accused should not be used to implicate another accused - Common intention - Circumstantial evidence - Cause of death | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-07-13 | CA/0109/2017 |
Kodikarage Chaminda Indunil Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Defence of consent - Failure to suggest evidence to the opposing party\'s witnesses - Generally immoral character | Section 363 of the Penal Code, Sections 33 and 155(d) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-13 | CA/0013/2016 |
\"Rajapakshe Gedera Nandasena alias Kirikolla Vs. The Hon. Attorney General\"
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Mental element for murder - Intention - A necessarily fatal injury - Inconsistencies in relation to ancillary points - Failure to adopt evidence led before the predecessors | Section 294 of the Penal Code and Section 48 of the Judicature Act No.2 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-07-13 | CA/0083/2009 |
Shanmugalingam Yogeswaran Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Statutory rape, grave sexual abuse, victim testimony, corroboration, hush money, widow\'s appeal | Article 138 of the Constitution, Sections 331, 358(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Sections 364(2)e, 365(b) of the Penal Code, Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-13 | PHC/0063/2012 |
Samaratunga Vidanalage Lalani Perera Vs. Malalage Dona Shanika Apsara and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Revision, Primary Courts Procedure, boundary dispute, order in chambers, public sittings, natural justice, fair hearing | Articles 4(c), 106 of the Constitution, Sections 66, 68, 74 of the Primary Court Procedure Code Act, Sections 84, 87 of the Civil Procedure Code, Sections 148(4), 188, 192, 241, 325, 326 of the Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2018-07-13 | PHC/0011/2013 |
Nakandalage Don Chandra Jayanthi and Another Vs. Urban Development Authority
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Revision, demolition order, unauthorized construction, road access, assessment number disparity | Articles 138, 145 of the Constitution, Section 28A(3) of the Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 | Download |
| 2018-07-12 | WRT/0081/2016 |
Shahul Hameed Aynul Ariffa Vs. A J M Muzammil and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Mandamus - Clean hands doctrine - Right to good health and sanitary facilities - Unlawfully constructed dwelling | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-07-12 | WRT/0036/2013 |
S.K.M. Silva and Another Vs. Bank of Ceylon and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Bank promotion, contract of employment, public law element, laches | Article 140 of the Constitution, Sections 6, 56 of the Bank of Ceylon Ordinance No. 53 of 1938 | Download |
| 2018-07-11 | CA/0429/1999 (F) |
Andrew Emmanuel Vs. Sellathurai Yogarasa
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Writ of Certiorari, intervention in writ applications, necessary parties, supervisory power | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-07-10 | PHC/0095/2013 |
P.A.A.S. Buddadasa Vs. Kegalle Samupakara Nagara Banku Samithiya and Another
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe J. | Writ of Certiorari, arbitration, Co-operative society, overcharged interest, oral vs. Written submissions | Articles 138, 154P of the Constitution, Section 58 of the Co-operative Societies Law No. 05 of 1972 | Download |
| 2018-07-06 | CA/0092/2007 |
Albert Deniya Kunja Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Chain of custody - Proving the inward journey of production beyond a reasonable doubt - Discrepancies in the weigh of substance - Contradictions | Sections 54A (c) and 54A (b) of the Poison, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by the Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2018-07-06 | CA/0103/2012 |
Vithanage Nuwan Nishantha alias Gas Nuwan Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Rape, murder, circumstantial evidence, dock statement analysis, identity of accused, subsequent conduct | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-06 | CA/0129-0130/2016 |
Korale Hewage Maithripala and Another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder, eye witness credibility, succeeding judge, trial de novo, discretion to recall witness, nomination of judge | Sections 331, 140 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Sections 32, 146, 296 of the Penal Code, Section 48 of the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 | Download |
| 2018-07-06 | CA/0199/2017 |
Muhammed Rohan Abdul Raheem Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Heroin possession, raid witnesses, memory refreshing, succeeding judge, evidence analysis, retrial | Sections 331, 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 11 of the Provincial High Court (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Section 54 a (3) of Act No. 13 of 1984, Section 48 of the Judicature Act | Download |
| 2018-07-06 | PHC/0097/2013 |
J.M. Chandrika Priyadharshani Vs. Ramaiya Naguleswaran
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Revision, eviction from state land, identity of land, boundaries comparison, valid permit, smuggling documents | Articles 138, 154(P) of the Constitution, Sections 3, 5, 9, 10 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, Section 83 of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 13 of the Survey Act No. 17 of 2002 | Download |
| 2018-07-06 | CA/0141/2013 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Bandusena Ekanayake Vs. Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegation of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Bribery, solicitation and acceptance, virtual complainant credibility, dock statement consideration, irreconcilable inconsistencies | Articles 138 of the Constitution, Sections 200, 331 of the Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-07-06 | CA/1281/1999 (F) |
Sulthan Marikkar Mohamed Sheriffdeen Mashood of Daulagala (Deceased) and Other Vs. Mohamed Yoosuff Bazeer of Daulagala and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition, setting aside judgment, service of summons, final judgment, order, leave to appeal | Sections 12, 22(1), 48(4) of the Partition Law, Sections 356, 754(1), 754(2), 754(5) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-07-06 | CA/0883/1997 (F) |
D.G. Siripala Vs. D.G. Sobani and Another
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Declaration of title, invalid deed, fraud, Kandyan law, inheritance, Deega marriage, Binna rights | Download | |
| 2018-07-05 | WRT/0316/2014 |
P.L.D.A.S. Panagoda Vs. Warakagoda Vidanalage Pradeep
Priyankara Yasarathna and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Certiorari - Interdiction - Grievances suffered as a result of facing a disciplinary inquiry | Download | |
| 2018-07-05 | PHC/0188/2014 |
J.H.S.Jayamaha Vs. Provincial Public Service Commission of North Western Province and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of Certiorari, transfer of librarian, provincial service, exhaustion of alternative remedies, administrative appeal | Articles 154P(4) of the Constitution, Section 32 of the Provincials Councils Act No. 42 of 1987 | Download |
| 2018-07-03 | WRT/0173/2015 |
Amarakoon Dissanayake Wimalasena Vs. Piyaratne Wickramage
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Hon. Samayawardhena J. | Permissibiliy of interventions in writ applications - Basis upon which intervenient parties may be considered as necessary parties | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-07-02 | WRT/0148/2014 |
P.J. Anoma Vs. Chandrani Samarakoon, Commissioner of Local Government, Western Province
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Certiorari - Disciplinary inquiry - Failure to call for open tenders | Section 33(8) of the Provincial Council Act No. 42 of 1987 | Download |
| 2018-07-02 | CA/0502/1999 (F) |
Alfred Madugalla Vs. Seiyadu Abdul Carim alias Abdul Carim Seiyadu
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Constructive trust, loan security, outright sale vs. trust, attendant circumstances, bona fide purchaser for value | Chapter IX and Sections 5 and 83 of the Trusts Ordinance, Section 92 of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 2 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-02 | CA/0841/1997 (F) |
Abdul Jaleel Mohammed Munawwar Vs. Mohammed Mahmood Sadikeen and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition, prescriptive title, ouster, co-owner\'s possession, adverse possession, perfunctory judgment | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance Act No. 2 of 1889, Section 187 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-05-31 | CA/WRT/0038/2016 |
Ranabahuge Chithrasiri and Another Vs. National Gem and Jewellery Authority
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Gemming Licence, Certiorari, Error Of Law, Pedigree Dispute, Locus Standi, Public Interest | Section 54 of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority Act, No. 50 of 1993; Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-05-31 | CA/0119/2016 |
Kahawalage Priyanha Perera and Another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Murder, Charge Amendment, Culpable Homicide, Rigorous Imprisonment | Sections 296, 297 of the Penal Code; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-05-31 | CA/0294-0296/2015 |
Meboob Kumar and Others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja PC J | Heroin Possession, Trafficking, Joint Possession, Conscious Possession, Alibi | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-05-31 | CA/PHC/0237/2004 |
Hewaperuma Kapugamage Champika Jayanath Vs. P. Manamperi
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Arbitrability, Ultra Vires Action | Section 9 of the High Court (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Sections 59(1)(c), 59(4), 59, 59(6), 58(1) of the Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972; Section 53A(5), 53A(7) of the Co-operative Societies Ordinance; Section 291 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-05-30 | CA/PHC/0176/2006 |
E. J. K. P. Piyadasa Vs. Urban Council of Balangoda and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Certiorari, Mandamus, Tenders, Lease, Acquiescence | 13th Amendment to the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-05-30 | CA/PHC/0210/2009 |
Dr. S. V. W. T. Ranasinghe and Another Vs. Bandarawela Pradeshiya Sabha and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Certiorari, Mandamus, Building Approval, Commercial Building, Suppression Of Material Facts | Rules 3, 4 of the Schedule to the Housing and Town Improvement Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-30 | CA/WRT/0395/2014 |
Ven Hatharaliyadde Narada Vs. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Certiorari, Mandamus, Pirivena Registration,Material Documents, Fatal Irregularity | Rule 3(1)(a) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2018-05-28 | CPA/0121/ 2015 |
Assistant Commissioner of Labour Vs. Adelphie (Pvt) Ltd. and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Labour Tribunal Order, Non-Compliance, Directors\' Liability, Resignation | Section 40 (1) (q), 43, 40, 41 of the Industrial Disputes Act No 43 of 1950; Sections 207, 208, 208(1) of the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007 | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/LA/0195/2002 |
Dodangodage Don Jinadasa (Deceased) Vs. Gamlakshage Don Hemechandra Seneviratne (Deceased)
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Partition Action, Soil Rights, Compensation For Improvements, Interlocutory Decree, Lis Pendens | Section 66 of the Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/1299/2000 (F) |
M.G. Donald Vs. Kariyawasam Haputanthri Gamage Mahinda Padmasiri
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Ejectment, Ex Parte Trial, Purge-Default Inquiry, Estoppel By Contract | Sections 86(2), 839, 85(1) of the Civil Procedure Code; Sections 134, 116 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/0203/2002 |
Upul Palitha Mahanama Vs. Wijayahenagedara Sumanawathie
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Amended Answer, Withdrawal Of Action, Forcible Entry, Restoration, Inherent Powers, Equity And Law | Sections 839, 406(1), 93(2), 217(c) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/0186/2014 |
Vithanagamage Sivantha Perera alias Podi Mahathun Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder, Attempted Murder, Eye Witness Reliability, Contradictions, Rigorous Imprisonment | Section 203 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 300 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/PHC/0152/2012 |
Batahena Wedaralalage Senarath Vs. Owitagedara Gamaralalage Senarathne
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Revision, Dispossession, Interim Order, Clerical Error, Restoration Of Possession | Section 66(1)(b), 67(3), 78, 66(6), 66(7) of the Primary Court Procedure Act; Section 189(1), 5 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/PHC/0073/2012 |
Mawelage Amal Tharanga Vs. E.M. Appuhamy
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Writ Jurisdiction, Certiorari, Tenant Cultivator, Agrarian Development, Judicial Review | Article 154 P (6), 138, 140, 141 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/PHC/0089/2015 |
Dasanayake Mudiyanselage Ariyarathne and Another Vs. Dasanayake Mudiyanselage
Somaweera and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Right Of Way, Entitlement, Ownership, Provisional Nature | Section 66 (1) (a), 69, 69 (1), 68, 69 (2), 66 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/WRT/0067/2015 |
Rev. Beligalle Jinawansa Maha Nahimi and Others Vs. Chandraprema Gamage
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Certiorari, Mandamus, Buddhist Temporalities, Nikaya Registration, Necessary Party | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 4, 41, 41(2)(a) of the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-24 | CA/PHC/0275/2003 |
Pinchahevage Dharmadasa and Others Vs. Wijesekara Arachchige Willie and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Breach Of Peace, Land Possession, Corpus Identity | Section 66 (1) of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-05-24 | CA/WRT/0359 / 2016 |
Thanthirimudalige Don Hemantha and Another Vs. W.G. Premalal and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J, (P/CA) | Certiorari, Mandamus, Land Filling, Environmental Hazards, Inordinate Delay | Sections 3, 5, 6, 9, 18, 19, 20 of the Flood Protection Ordinance; Sections 2, 2A, 2B, 4, 4A, 4C, 8, 9, 20A, 22, 22A of the Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation Act; Sections 32, 33, 34, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 80, 96 of the Agrarian Development Act; Sections 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 23 A-D, 23 N, 23 AA-CC, 24 A-D of the National Environment Act; State Lands Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-23 | CA/PHC/0088 /2013 |
Peradorapage Nishantha Kumudu Kariyawasam Vs. Southern Provincial Road Development Authority and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Certiorari, Charge Sheet, Disciplinary Control, Ultra Vires, Clean Hands | Article 154 P (6), 138 of the Constitution; Sections 14, 26 of the Provincial Road Development Authority Statute No. 04 of 1992 | Download |
| 2018-05-22 | CPA/0057/2016 |
Sujeewa Siriwardena Vs. Prasanth Harshana De Silva and Another
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Quit Notice, State Lands, Eviction, Locus Standi | Sections 3, 5, 9, 6 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2018-05-21 | CA/WRT/0158/2014 |
Ramya Kumari Tilakaratne Vs. Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Certiorari, Mandamus, Permit Holder, Successions, Unexplained Delay | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-18 | CA/LA/0002/2014 |
Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Vs. Hemasiri Bandara Thibbotumunuve
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Bribery, Illegal Accumulation Of Wealth, Acquittal, Balance Of Probability | Sections 23(A)(3), 23A(4), 23A of the Bribery Act | Download |
| 2018-05-17 | CA/PHC/0197 / 2011 |
Rankothgedara Premachandra Vs. Ravindra Hewavitharana and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Writ Jurisdiction, Lawful Tenant Cultivator, Title Transfer | Article 154 P (6), 138 of the Constitution; Section 2 (1) of the Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2018-05-17 | CA/WRT/0395/2013 |
G.K. Ariyarathne Vs. Dr. P.B. Jayasundara
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Certiorari, Mandamus, Duty Free Permit, Motor Vehicle, State Owned Company | Conversion of Public Corporations or Government Owned Business Undertakings into Public Companies Act No. 23 of 1987 | Download |
| 2018-05-15 | CA/PHC/ 0119 / 2011 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Ysarathna Vs. D. M. C. Dissanayaka
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Quit Notice, Government Quarters, Eviction | Section 3, 6 of the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2018-05-14 | CA/0662/1997 (F) |
M. Nadarajamoorthy Vs. Palanimuthu Dharmaseelan (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Tenancy, Unlawful Eviction, Possessory Action, Rei Vindicatio, Rules Of Natural Justice | Section 4 of the Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-14 | CPA/0115 / 2015 |
Mohamed Kamil Jaid and Another Vs. Sithy Ayesha Rizvi
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Possession Of Land, Breach Of Peace, Forcible Dispossession | Sections 66(1), 68(1), 68(3), 68 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-05-14 | CA/PHC/0109/2007 |
Sangarange Lalith Perera Vs. Kandasinghe Arachchige Kelum Lasantha Wijenayake and Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Revision, Interim Order, Summons, Premature Application | Article 154((3)), 138(1) of the Constitution; Sections 33, 33(5), 33(3) of the Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2018-05-14 | CA/PHC/0156/2012 |
S.Gunasiri De Silva Vs. Thenuwara badalge Swarnawathie and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Revision, Right Of Way, Obstruction, Deviation Of Route, Exceptional Circumstances | Section 66(1)(a), 66(7), 69, 69(1), 69(2), 68 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act; Article 138(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-05-10 | CA/PHC/0136/2016 |
Urban Development Authority Vs. Jayanthi Wijelatha
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Unauthorized Construction, Demolition, Summons, Substituted Service | Sections 28 A(3), 28 A(1) of the Urban Development Law | Download |
| 2018-05-10 | CA/WRT/0163/2015 |
K.M.R. Sanjeewa Kumara Vs. Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Certiorari, Prohibition, Discharge From Air Force, Misconduct, Suppression Of Facts | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-05-09 | CA/PHC/0049/2012 |
Lasanthi Rangana Malalasena and Others Vs. Mahathelge Sudath Krishan Dias and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Revision, Land Possession, Breach of Peace, State Land | Section 66(1)(a), 66, 68 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-05-09 | CA/WRT/0222/2017 |
B.B.K. Bandara and Others Vs. Mohan R A Ratwatte and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Certiorari, Mandamus, Prohibition, Method of Teacher Recruitment, Public Examination, Service Minutes | Public Examinations Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-04 | CA/0236/2008 |
Alankarage Lal Gunawardana Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder, Circumstantial Evidence, Last Seen Theory, Identity Recognition, Ellenborough Principle | Section 334(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-05-04 | CA/0288/2013 |
Korinvige Anura Lakshman Silva alias Pechchei Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Murder, Reliability Of Dying Deposition/Declaration | Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 32(1) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-02 | CA/WRT/0152/2015 |
S.P. Morawaka Vs. Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Certiorari, Mandamus, Liquidator\'s Liability, EPF Payment, Voluntary Winding Up | Employees Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958; Sections 319(1), 326(2), 365, 343 of the Companies Act No. 7 of 2007; Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2018-04-05 | CA/0635/1997(F) |
Lokuge Gunawathi De Silva (Deceased) Vs. Lokuge Sisiliya De Silva (Deceased)
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Partition action, investigation of title, judgment in rem, interlocutory decree | Section 25(1) of the Partition Law; Section 114 (2) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-04-05 | CA/0366/1997 (F) |
A. Iddagoda Vs. J.P.J. Annesley Perera (Deceased)
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Eviction, arrears of rent, standard rent, creditworthiness of evidence | Download | |
| 2018-04-05 | CA/PHC/0182/2012 |
M.H.M. Benet Bandara and Others Vs. Provincial Public Service Commission
of the Uva Province and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Writs of certiorari and Mandamus, Necessary Parties, | Rules 5(1), 5(3) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2018-04-04 | CA/0017/2017 |
Athaudage Premadasa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder conviction, dying declaration, unreliable witness, identity of deceased, burden of proof | Section 101 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-04-04 | CA/0017/2017 |
Athaudage Premadasa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder conviction, dying declaration, unreliable witness, identity of deceased, burden of proof | Section 101 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-04-02 | CA/0777/1999(F) |
Withanarachchige Vyting Perera (Deceased) Vs. W.A. Jayasena and Another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J, | Right of way, servitude, prescriptive user, necessity, servient tenements | Sections 41, 217(f) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-04-02 | CA/0067/2017 |
B.G. Wasantha Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J | Murder, dying declaration, burden of proof, fair trial | Sections 296 and 300 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-03-29 | CA/PHC/0097/2012 |
K.M. Sumanasiri Vs. General Manager of the Road Development Authority and Another
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Quit Notice, State Land, Recovery of Possession, Valid Permit | Sections 3, 5, 9 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2018-03-29 | CA/PHC/0248/2006 |
Nuhuman Mohomed Aniz Vs. Officer in Charge of the Mawanella Police Station and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision Application, Lack of Standing | Section 66 (1) (a) of the Primary Court Procedure Act No 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-03-28 | CA/WRT/0022/2014 |
Galhenage Ajith Udayantha and Others Vs. Sudharma Karunarathna and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Graduate Training Scheme, Salary Anomalies, Legitimate Expectation | Download | |
| 2018-03-28 | CA/0089/2017 |
Rathnayaka Ralalage Chaminda Rathnayaka Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Rape, Corroboration, Medical Evidence, Delay In Complaint | Sections 354, 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-03-27 | CA/0762/1999 (F) |
Alagallegedara Lalitha Jayanthi Alagalla Vs. Sextus Siriwardane and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Partition Action, Identification of Corpus, Investigation of Title | Section 187 of the Civil Procedure Code; Section 18(1)(a)(iii), 25(1) of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2018-03-23 | CA/0115/2017 |
Kalubowilage Nishantha Perera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Robbery, Identification Parade, Evaluation of Evidence | Sections 383, 32, 380 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-03-21 | CA/PHC/0060/2010 |
Ganthile Herath Mudiyanselage Ariyarathna Vs. Udakumbura Rajamanthrige Jayathissa
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision Application, Oral Evidence, Inspection of Corpus | Sections 66 (1) (a), 72 of the Primary Court Procedure Act No 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-03-20 | CA/0087/2015 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs. Susil Dammika Somasundara
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC, J | Criminal Breach of Trust (CBT), suspended sentence, white collar crime | Section 391 of the Penal Code; Section 303 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-03-20 | CA/PHC/0135/2006 |
Polwatta Keerthi Sarathchandra Ranaweera Vs. Yaman Sapuge Jagath and Others.
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari, Passenger Transport Permit, Futile Exercise | Download | |
| 2018-03-16 | CA/PHC/0184/2008 |
S.M. Punchi Banda and Others Vs. D.M.P.B. Dissanayake and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari, Agrarian Services, Tenant Cultivator | Sections 5 (3), 2 of the Agrarian Services Act No. 58 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-03-16 | CA/PHC/0064/2011 |
Jonikku Hewage Seetha and Others Vs. Weerasuriya Mohottalalage Punchi Menike and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena J. (P/CA) | Right of Way, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Primary Court Order, Inspection of Corpus | Section 66 (1) (a), Part VII of the Primary Court Procedure Act No 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-03-15 | CA/0100/2013 |
Katulandage Upul Sisira Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon J | Murder, Dock Identification, Reliability of Witness, Material Contradiction | Sections 296, 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-03-15 | CA/PHC/0078/2013 |
Kalupahana Mesthrige Jayathissa Vs. Divisional Secretary of Kalutara and Another
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | State Lands, Recovery of Possession, Quit Notice | Sections 3, 5, 9 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-03-14 | CA/0012/2008 |
Sundaralingam Sankar Kumar Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PC, J | Possession of Heroin, exclusive possession, knowledge, dock statement | Sections 54 A (d), 2 (2) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-03-13 | CA/0067/2014 |
Warnakulasuriya Prabath Ranil Fernando Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja PC J | Trespass, Rape, Dock Identification, Material Contradiction | Sections 436, 364 of the Penal Code; Section 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-03-13 | CA/PHC/0019/2013 |
Duwage Gnanaweera Vs. Nanayakkara Wasam Godakanda Arachchige Chandradasa and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Right of Way, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Breach of Peace | Section 66 (1) (a), 74 of the Primary Court Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979; Section 364 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-03-12 | CA/1311/1998(F) |
Madduma Acharige Dayaratne Alias Paulis (Deceased) Vs. Mahindra De Silva
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Preliminary Objection, Revocation of Proxy, Registered Attorney, Notice of Appeal | Sections 24, 5, 27(1), 27(2), 755, 759(2) of the Civil Procedure Code; Section 58 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-03-09 | CA/PHC/0141/2013 |
Shahul Hameed Mohomed Ruwais Vs. Mohamedu Mohomed Thamby
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Clarification of Judgment, Possession of Premises, Primary Court | Sections 66 (1), 68 (1), 68 (2), 68 (3), 68 (4) of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-03-08 | CA/0149/1996(F) |
Charles Godwin Don Carolis (Deceased) Vs. Land Reform Commission and Another
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara J | Land Reform, Agricultural Land, Locus Standi, Cause of Action | Section 217(G) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-03-07 | CA/0269/2012 |
Shantha Kithsiri Liyanarachchi Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe J. | Murder, Grave and Sudden Provocation, Intoxication | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-03-06 | CA/0972/1999 (F) |
Patakaragedera Kirineris Vs. Daulkaragedera Siriya (Deceased)
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition Action, Possession, Ouster, Adverse Possession | Download | |
| 2018-03-05 | CA/0035/2014 |
Amzer Mohideen Mahamed Sanoon Fazly Vs. The Hon. A ttorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, P.C., J. | Culpable Homicide Not Amounting To Murder, Sudden Fight, Lack of Intention | Sections 296, 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-03-02 | CA/PHC/0084/2011 |
M. Rasindu Vs. Executive Engineer of Badulla Devision Road Development Authority
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe J. | Unauthorized Structure, Demolish Order, Building Limits | Sections 6 (1), 6 (2) of the Interpretation Ordinance No. 21 of 1901; Section 26(3)(a), 24(1)(a)(i) of the Thoroughfares Ordinance No. 10 of 1861; Sections 01, 90(1), 90(20)(b), 42, 43 of the Thoroughfares Act No. 40 of 2008 | Download |
| 2018-03-02 | CA/WRT/0215/2017 |
Murugesu Thayabaran Vs. Chulananda Perera and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Amended Petition, Customs Inquiry, Bias of Inquirer | Download | |
| 2018-01-30 | CA/PHC/0012/2013 |
Herathge Chandrawathi Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and Another
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Eviction by Magistrate Court - Unauthorized Occupation of State Land - Interpretation of Statute - Literal Rule | Sections 3, 5, and 9 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2018-01-29 | CA/PHC/0024/2002 |
J.M. Thilakarathne Vs. M.G. Ariyaratne
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Mandamus - Suspension of employment not challenged - No legal duty on employer to pay back wages | Download | |
| 2018-01-29 | CA/PHC/0179/2014 |
Chairman of the National Livestock Development Board and Others Vs.
Bohingamuwa Mudiyanselage Jayasena
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Writ of certiorari, quit notice, state lands, jurisdiction | Section 3 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2018-01-26 | CA/1291/1999(F) |
Kaluwadewage Kulasena (Deceased) Vs. Morawakkoralage Piyadasa Fonseka Abeykoon and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J, | Partition Action - Identity of Corpus - Prescriptive Title - Court\'s Duty to Investigate Title Independently -Judgment in rem | Sections 18(2) and 25(1) of the Partition Law | Download |
| 2018-01-26 | CA/0143/2014 |
Ulapnelage Ginadasa Vs. The Hon. Attorney Geney General
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J | Murder, Evaluating Circumstantial Evidence, Lack of Reasoning in Judgement, Extensive period of time passed since offence | Sections 296 of the Penal Code; Sections 283, 334 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-01-24 | CA/HC/0056/2012 |
Rohana Kumudujith Hapuarachchi Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J | Suspension of Sentence | Download | |
| 2018-01-24 | CA/HC/0283/2008 |
Mapalagama Acharige Vajira Laxmi Vs. The Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Bribery conviction - Delay between offence and complaint -Mitigating Circumstances | Download | |
| 2018-01-24 | CA/0278/2013 |
Thelge Arachchilage Dayaratne Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Criminal Appeal, robbery, identification of weapon, ingredients of charge, mandatory sentence | Firearms Act | Download |
| 2018-01-23 | CA/LA/0005/2013 |
Don George Anton Warnakula Vs. Maswalagoda Kankanamlage Priyantha and Others
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder - Sudden fight - Sentence reduced over plea deal - Prerogative powers of the Attorney General | Sections 293, 294 296, and 297 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-01-23 | CA/HC/0163/2016 |
Liyanarachchige Jayawardena Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J | Death of appellant, termination of proceedings | Download | |
| 2018-01-22 | CA/0638/1996(F) |
Deniyegedara Nandasena Vs. S.M. Podinilame
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffor, J. | Ex parte decree - Appeal to set aside Order which requested to vacate the ex parte decree - The Defendant-Appellant must provide satisfactory reasons to Court to set aside the default decree - Findings of a trial Judge who sees and hears witnesses are not be lightly disturbed on appeal. | Section 86(2) of the Civil Procedure Code Section 86(2A) of the Civil Procedure Code (As Amended) | Download |
| 2018-01-22 | CA/WRT/0397/2014 |
Ambalangoda Mahawaduge (Deceased) and Another Vs. Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Mandamus and Certiorari, land permit cancellation, property transfer, forgery, successor nomination, recovery of possession | Section 114 of the Evidence Ordinance; State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2018-01-19 | CA/HC/0013/2014 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. M.G.R. Manoj Kumara and Another
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Preliminary objection raised - Leave not obtained from the Court of Appeal | Section 15(a)(ii) of the Judicature Act No.2 of 1978 | Download |
| 2018-01-19 | CA/0177/2016 |
Rankothge Devasena Samarakkodi Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J | Murder - Disappearance of evidence - Voluntary Confession - Conviction can be based solely on a confession | Sections 198, 197 and 296 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka - Section 127 (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (as amended) | Download |
| 2018-01-19 | CA/HC/0256/2014 |
Nissanka Aratchchige Jayatilaka Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J | Rape - Sentence Variation - Backdated | Section 364(1) of the Penal Code (as amended) | Download |
| 2018-01-19 | CA/0296/2008 |
Gangodawilage Manoshantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Devika De Livera Tennekoon, J | Murder - Unlawful Assembly is not negated by acquittal of co-accused - Identification Parades - Witness Credibility | Sections 32, 138, 140, 146 and 296 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka - Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-01-19 | CA/HC/0159/2015 |
A.A.Ajith Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Sentence variation, withdrawal of appeal | Download | |
| 2018-01-18 | CA/0955/1996(F) |
Colamba Arachchige Chandrasiri Vs. Panila Vithanage Rathwathi and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffor, J. | Laesio enormis - Unjust enrichment - Gross undervaluation of property - Burden of proof on claimant - Awareness of true value bars relief | Section 101 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-01-18 | CA/HC/0253/2007 |
Imiyawage Shantha Sanjeewa Perera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J | Rape - Sentence Variation | Section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka (As amended) | Download |
| 2018-01-18 | CA/PHC/0064/2010 |
Udawakage Gunadasa Vs. Divisional Secretary of Opanayake and Another
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Writs of Mandamus and Certiorari - Suppression of a Material Document - Evaluating Individual Benefit vs Public Benefit | Article 154P of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-01-18 | CA/PHC/0184/2011 |
Dulma Dorathy Valentina Vs. H.M. Abeygunasinghe Banda and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Writ of certiorari, agricultural road, clean hands, discretionary relief | Download | |
| 2018-01-17 | CA/1470/2002(F) |
Kulasiri Senaratne Jayasinghe Vs. Premalatha Weerakkody, Aluthge Charlis and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Substitution of Deceased Party - Abatement of Appeal - Contumacious Conduct vs. Excusable delay - Equity over strict law | Section 760A of the Civil Procedure Code- Rule 38 of the Supreme Court Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2018-01-16 | CA/0211/2010 |
Samarappuli Baala Arachchige Piyadasa and Another Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Murder - Evaluation of circumstantial evidence - Compartmentalisation of evidence is not required | Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance - Sections 32, 102, 113B, and 296 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-01-15 | CA/1110/2000(F) |
Polwatte Lekamlage Podi Appuhamy (Deceased) Vs. Mudannaka Arachchilage
Gunasekera (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. E.A.O.R. Amarasekara, J | Partition Action, Investigation of Title, Corpus Dispute, Co-ownership, Devolution of Title | Sections 25, 26 of the Partition Act | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/HC/0003/2012 |
Kandaiah Karunakaran Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J | Murder- Culpable homicide not amounting to murder - Variation of judgement by Reduction of sentence | Sections 296 and 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/0580/1999(F) |
Rajapaksha Pathirranalage Sunil Dankelewatte Vs. Ranhoti Pedige Durayalage Ananda Wijekoone and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffor, J. | Prescriptive Title - Burden of proof when asserting prescriptive title, rests on the co-owner who seeks to claim prescriptive title against other co-owners- High order of proof must be met. | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance No.22 of 1871 | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/0263/2012 |
G.M. Chaminda Bandara Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. L. Jayasuriya, J | Murder - Adoption of proceedings by the succeeding Judge - Formal adoption not necessary | Section 296 of the Penal Code - Section 43, 48 of the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 - Section 88 of the Courts Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/0119/2017 |
Ranpiti Devayalage Priyangika Saman Kumari alias Ganga Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. L.U. Jayasuriya, J | Grave Sexual Abuse, Criminal Appeal, Period stipulated in indictment, Credibility of Victim | Section 365 (2) b (2) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/57-58/2006 |
Ahmed Abdulla Mohammad Ismail and Another Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Forgery, Notary Public, Fraudulent Deeds, Criminal Appeal, Beyond Reasonable Doubt | Sections 373, 454, 459 of the Penal Code; Sections 31 (3), 34, 39 (d) of the Notaries Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA / 75-79/2016 |
Thuihannadige Lalith Silva and Others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. L. Jayasuriya, J | Unlawful Assembly, Murder, Abduction, Identification, Voice Identification, Sole Eye Witness | Sections 32, 146, 296, 300, 355 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/HC/0144/2012 |
Karuppaiya Murugesu Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J | \"Murder, Attempted Murder, Dock Statement, Testimonial Creditworthiness\" | Sections 296, 300, 315 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/0187/2010 |
\"Karanayaka Kankanamge Don Diyonis Vs. The Director General of the Commission to
Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption\"
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Bribery, solicitation, decoy witness, single witness credibility | Sections 16 (b), 19 (c) of the Bribery Act; Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance; | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/0190/2008 |
Bamunu Arachige Amaradasa Vs. The Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption
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Hon. L. Jayasuriya, J | Bribery, Defect in indictment, lack of reasoning in judgement | Sections 16 (b), 19 (c) of the Bribery Act | Download |
| 2018-01-12 | CA/WRT/0210/2014 |
A.T. Ariyapala Vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Betting and Gaming Levy and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Mandamus, Betting and Gaming Levy, registration, retrospective operation, deeming provision, Sinhala text prevalence | \"Article 75, Article 80 (1), and Article 23 of the Constitution; Sections 1, 3 (2A) 1, 2A (1), and 7 of the Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment) Act No. 19 of 2013; Section 2(e) of the Interpretation Ordinance; Sections 87, 13(1), and 13(2) of the Housing and Town Improvement Ordinance\" | Download |
| 2018-01-11 | CA/HC/0175/2015 |
Diganwala Durayalage Anura Rathnayake Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, PCJ | Offence prior to the amendment to the Penal Code - Mandatory minimum sentence not applicable | Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-01-11 | CA 0107/1999 (F) |
Pramachandra Ediriweera Seenimodara Vs. Somawathi Ediriweera (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J, | Prescriptive Title - Licensee - Ouster Presumption - Adverse Possession - Overt Unequivocal Act - Legal and Evidential Burden | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance -Section 18(2) of the Partition Law - Sections 3, 101, 103, 105 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-01-11 | CA/WRT/0487/2015 |
T.R. Ratnasiri Vs. Director General of Customs and Others
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehidenoya, J. (P/CA) | Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus, Customs fraud, Substitution of Petitioner | Rule IV (a) and sub rule (2) of Part IV of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2018-01-09 | CA/0476/1999 |
Velayutham Ravikumar vs Rajah Vijendra Nathan
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Possessory Action - Unlawful dispossession - Spoliatus ante omnia restituendus est | Section 4 of the Prescription Ordinance No.2 of 1871 | Download |
| 2018-01-08 | CA/0020/2000(F) |
Rajapakse Mudiyanselage Dharmadasa Vs. R.M.K. Suddahamy and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Rights over property, Rei Vindicatio, Burden of proof | Section 66 of the Primary Court Procedure Act | Download |
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