| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Judgment By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-20 | CA/WRT/0282/2018 |
Bogawanthalawa Tea Estates PLC. Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Gratuity, Surcharge, Consultancy, Retirement, Employment Contract Payment of Gratuity Act | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-20 | CA/CPA/0148/2019 |
Sembu Thanthrige Chamara Asanka Sampath Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Revision application, procedural compliance, Judicial consideration, Failure to prosecute | Download | |
| 2019-12-20 | CA/PHC/0194/2016 |
Prasanna Chamara Perera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Backdating of Sentence, sentence commencement, procedural fairness, judicial authorities | Download | |
| 2019-12-20 | CA/0810/1999 |
Angelo Sebastian Pereira Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Customs Forfeiture, Evidence Ordinance, Importation | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-12-18 | CA/WRT/0469/2008 |
McCallum Brewing Company (Private) Limited Vs. Hon. Attorney General and another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Writ of Certiorari, Penal Interest, | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-17 | CA/PHC/0006/2008 |
Kandanaarachchige Ruwan Chamika Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Piliyandala
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Right of way dispute, Possessory rights, Primary Court, Boundary disputes | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-16 | CA/PHC/APN/0124/2019 |
Pragasini Manju Tharmasuthan Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Revision Application, Extradition, Warrant Sufficiency, Procedural Irregularities | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-13 | CA/WRT/0077/2018 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Indika Nalin Jayasekera Vs. I. Withanachchi and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Residency Requirements, Certiorari, Mandamus, Administrative Action | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-13 | CA/PHC/0191/2012 |
Illandari Dewage Namdama Suraweera Vs. Officer-In-Charge
Fraud Bureau and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Justice of the Peace, Procedural fairness, Consular authority | Constitution of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-12 | CA/PRC/APN/0095/2019 |
Induruwa Widana Arachchilage Don Tehan Sanju Vs. The Officer in Charge,
Police Station,
Arachchikattuwa and another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Bail, Revision, Cannabis Sativa, Possession, Trafficking | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-10 | CA/HCC/0224/2014 |
Thapassara Muhandiramlage Hasitha Samantha alias Sarpaya Vs The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Possession of Vehicle, Driving Offence, Circumstantial Evidence, Burden of Proof, Alibi Defence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-12-10 | CA/HCC/0232/2017 |
Chandana Pradeep Hewabaddage Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Legal Proceedings, Evidence & Testimony, Judicial Concurrence | Download | |
| 2019-12-06 | CA/PHC/0029/2014 |
Manikkuge Jayatillake and another Vs. Mohamed Cassim Abdul
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Disputed land, Identification of land, Primary Courts Procedure Act, Revision application | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-05 | CA/0326/1997(F) |
Dr. Durgadas De Fonseka and another Vs. Vasanthi Gunathillake
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Fraudulent execution, Evidence Ordinance, Absence of consideration, Null and void | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-12-05 | CA/HCC/0384/2017 |
Kurundukara Hakuruge Ariyadasa Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Grave sexual abuse, Criminal Procedure Act, Corroboration of testimony | Criminal Procedure Act No:15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-12-04 | LAND/ACQ/0001/2018 |
Mrs. M.L. Sithy Ayisha and others Vs. T.D.S.P. Perera
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Land Acquisition Act, Compensation, Board of Review, Statutory Right | Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2019-12-04 | CA/HCC/0140/2018 |
Gurusinghe Arachchilage Sunil Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Mens Rea , Statutory Maximum Penalty, Conviction Affirmation, Rigorous Imprisonment | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-12-04 | LAND/ACQ/01/2018 |
Mrs. M.L. Sithy Ayisha and others Vs. T.D.S.P. Perera
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Land Acquisition Act, Compensation, Statutory Right, Relief Payment | Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2019-12-03 | CA/HCC/0070/2015 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Gnanasena Rathnayake Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Grave sexual abuse, Burden of proof, Sole witness testimony | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No:15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-12-03 | CA/HCC/0312-0315/2015 |
Ganegodagamage Asanka Sanjeewa and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Joint Possession, Heroin Trafficking, Constructive Possession | Poison Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-12-03 | CA/PHC/0131/2018 |
Mallika Wijelath Delgamuwa Vs. M.R. Niranjan Rukmal Seniviratne and others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Confiscation of Vehicle, Forest Ordinance, Reasonable Precautions, Revision Application | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-12-02 | CA/WRT/0108/2019 |
Hitibandara Attapattu Mudiyanselage
Ananda Parakrama Kumara AigamaVs. Nadun Guruge and others.
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Administrative Decisions, Financial Hardship, Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-29 | CA/PHC/APN/0051/2018 |
Udumalgala Gamage Lalitha Vs. OlC, Police Station, Yakkalamulla and others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Forest Ordinance, illegal timber transport,revisionary jurisdiction | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-29 | CA/PHC/0110/2013 |
Kiehorn Gerd Waldemar and another Vs. Nagasingra Arachchige Jay Antra and another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Revision Application, Delay in Filing, Sufficient Cause, Substantive Justice, Procedural Lapses | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-29 | CA WRIT/0167/2017 |
Prof. A.L.P. De S. Seneviratne and others Vs. Sri Lanka Medical Council and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Res judicata, Procedural fairness, Natural justice, Preliminary Proceedings , Committee | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-29 | CA/WRT/0149/2014 |
S. M. Jayasiri Bandara Vs. Rex Group of Companies
Rex Building, Anuradhapura and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus, Statutory Entitlements, Natural Justice, Judicial Intervention | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-29 | CA/REV/1247/2006 |
Meherun Nisa and others Vs. Abdul Muthalib Umma Nisa and another
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Right of Way, Judicial Inspection/Local Investigation, Equitable Reasoning | Rules of the Supreme Court, Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-11-28 | CA/0866/2000 |
Mohammed Sameen Mohammed
Rasleem and others Vs. Mohamed Zaheer and another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Inherent jurisdiction, Revocation of deeds, Null and void, Oversight of legal authority | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-11-28 | CA/PHC/0149/2009 |
Liyana Arachchige Ivan Gamini de Silva v. Hon. Attorney General & Officer in Charge, Police Station Ragama
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J | Revision appeal – Police investigation – Alleged stolen motor vehicle – Investigation finding vehicle registered in accused’s name and no offence disclosed – Accused discharged and vehicle released – Petitioner neither accused, complainant nor claimant to vehicle – Attempt to compel further proceedings on another person’s complaint – Locus standi – Person aggrieved – Revisionary jurisdiction – High Court dismissal challenged. | Constitutional and criminal-procedure principles governing revisionary jurisdiction, locus standi and the requirement that an applicant be a person aggrieved. | Download |
| 2019-11-27 | CA/0108/2003 |
Poruthotage Nalin Sujanaka Perera Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Criminal Force, Robbery, Witness Credibility | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-11-26 | CA/HCC/0044/2015 |
Don Chandana Priyantha Rupasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder Conviction, Reasonable Doubt, Forensic Evidence, Bullet Trajectory | Download | |
| 2019-11-26 | CA/PHC/APN 76/2016 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Kumarasinghe Arachchilage Sunil Premathilaka
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Grave Sexual Abuse, Kidnapping, Judicial Discretion, Aggravating Factors | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-11-26 | CA/PHC/APN/0054/2018 |
Chandra Devi Thavarasa v. The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Life Imprisonment, Procedural Impropriety, Revision Application, Statutory Safeguards | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-26 | CA/PHC/APN/0076/2016 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Kumarasinghe Arachchilage Sunil Premathilaka
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Kidnapping, Grave Sexual Abuse, Minor, Sentencing, Statutory Minimums | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-11-22 | CA/1273/2000(F) |
Balasooriya Lekamlage Weerawardana and others Vs. Balasooriya Lekamlage Mille Nona and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Evidentiary Gaps, Land Registration Ordinance, Deed Production, Title Verification | Land Registration Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-11-22 | CA/0243-0244/2014 |
Hewapathiranage Sugath Chandika
alias Priyanga and another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Conspiracy to commit murder, Sole eyewitness testimony, Corroborative evidence, Evidence Ordinance | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-11-22 | CA/MISE/0004/2016 |
A.G.W.Giragama Vs. Land Survey Council
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Land Survey Council, procedural safeguards, substantial merits, Survey Act No. 17 of 2002 | Survey Act No. 17 of 2002 | Download |
| 2019-11-22 | CA/PHC/0204/2014 |
Galabada Dewage Pushpa Shyamalie Ekanayake Vs. Board of Management of Zahira College Colombo and another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Gratuity, Payment of Gratuity Act, Employment Status, Statutory Entitlement, | Constitution | Download |
| 2019-11-22 | CA/PHC/0209/2014 |
Athurupalayagama
Pragnasurinda Himi and another Vs. Officer in Charge,
Police Station,
Minneriya
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Revision application, Religious premises, State land, Unconditional withdrawal | Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-11-22 | CA/WRIT/0043/2016 |
Diesal and Motor Engineering
PLC. Vs. Consumer Affairs Authority of Sri
Lanka and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Consumer Affairs Authority, Statutory quorum, Nullity, Writ of certiorari, Procedural defect | Consumer Affairs Act, No.9 of 2003 | Download |
| 2019-11-22 | CA/WRIT/0232/2015 |
Sri Lanka Telecom PLC. Vs. The Commissioner General of
Labour,
Labour Secretariat,
Narahenpita,
Colombo 5.
And 28 Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Statutory Protection, Mutuality of Obligation, Contract of Employment | Mediation Boards Act | Download |
| 2019-11-21 | CA/0498/1996/F |
Arangalage Arnolis Perera Vs. Kahandawa Arachchige Priyanthi
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Partition Action, Validity of Conveyance, Contingent Rights, Final Decree | Partition Ordinance, Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2019-11-20 | CA/0559/1993 (F) |
Sinnundu\'rayalage Somawathie Vs. Paranadurayalage Dharmadasa
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Civil Procedure Code, claim inquiry, writ execution, declaration of title | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-11-20 | CA/WRIT/0092/2015 |
WTL Automobiles (Private)
Limited Vs. Hon. Mangala Samaraweera
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Gazette Order Validity, Cabinet Approval, Discretionary Relief, Procedural Defects | Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-11-19 | CA/PHC/0026/2013 |
Kumarasiri Athukorala and another Vs. Athukoralalage Dayananda and another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Disputed Land Identification, Extent of Relief, Possession Disputes | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-11-18 | CA/WRT/0293/2017 |
Udagedara Waththe Anusha Kumari Vs. Jayasinghe Mudiyanselage Chamila
Indika Jayasinghe
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Competent Authority, quit notice, unauthorized occupation, State land, presumption of accuracy, judicial review, illegality, irrationality | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-18 | CA/WRT/0293/2017 |
Udagedara Waththe Anusha Kumari Vs. Jayasinghe Mudiyanselage Chamila
Indika Jayasinghe
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Writ of Prohibition, Competent Authority, Unauthorized occupation, Land acquisition | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2019-11-18 | CA/0077/2014 |
Nimal Pinsiri Godakandeniyage
alias Nimal Pinsiri Vs. Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. Yasantha Kodagoda, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Procedural Fairness, Defense Evidence, Conviction Quashed | Constitution | Download |
| 2019-11-18 | CA/WRIT/0075/2015 |
Sussex Educational Services
Limited. Vs. The Commissioner General of
Labour,
Labour Secretariat,
Narahenpita,
Colombo 5.
And another
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Writ of Certiorari, Sufficiency of Particulars, Judicial Review, Employees\' Provident Fund Act | Employees’ Provident Fund, No.15 of 1958, as amended | Download |
| 2019-11-15 | CA/Misc/0004/2017 |
Saliya Wickramasinghe Vs. W.D.C.M. Mahathanthila and another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Professional Misconduct, Ejusdem Generis Rule, Statutory Powers, Disciplinary Sanctions | Section 45(1)(c)(ii)(A) of the Survey Act No. 17 of 2002 | Download |
| 2019-11-15 | CA/Misc/0004/2017 |
Saliya Wickramasinghe vs W.D.C.M. Mahathanthila and another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Professional Misconduct, Procedural Fairness and Natural Justice, Scope of Statutory Powers | Section 45(1)(c)(ii)(A) of the Survey Act No. 17 of 2002 | Download |
| 2019-11-15 | CA/WRIT/0170/2015 |
Novex Pharmaceuticals Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Termination of employment, Compensation, procedural fairness, Fair hearing | Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act, No. 45 of 1971, as amended | Download |
| 2019-11-15 | CA/WRT/0272/2018 |
General Leonard Brinley Ravindra Mark Vs. Hon. P.Padman Surasena and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Writ of Certiorari, Judicial Review, Statutory Interpretation, Administrative Action | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-15 | CA/WRT/0292/2017 |
Udagedara Waththe Ayonis Vs. Jayasinghe Mudiyanselage Chamila
Indika Jayasinghe
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Writ of Certiorari, Judicial review | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2019-11-15 | CA/PHC/APN/0175/2005 |
Sailan International School Vs. The Chairman,
Katunayake Seeduwa Urban
Council
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Unauthorized construction, Urban Development Authority Law, Statutory compliance, Procedural defect | Urban Development Authority Law, No. 41 of 1978, as amended | Download |
| 2019-11-15 | CA/WRIT/0210/2016 |
Major J.R.S. Rupasinghe Vs. Commander of the Army,
Army Headquarters,
Colombo 3.
And Several Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Procedural Regularity, Administrative Decisions, Judicial Review, Disciplinary Proceedings | Regulation 68 of the Army Volunteer Force Regulations | Download |
| 2019-11-15 | CA/WRIT/0249/2013 |
Geethani Chandrakanthi Epa and 4 others Vs. The Divisional Secretary,
Welivitiya-Divithura,
Divisional Secretariat,
Welivitiya-Divithura.
And Another.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Writ of certiorari, Judicial determination, Res judicata, Certificate of Quiet Possession | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2019-11-14 | CA/0062/1997/F |
Dahaneka Ralalge Dingiri Banda Vs. Menikramayalage Jamis and another
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | partition, prescription, prescriptive title, exclusive possession, amicable arrangement | Download | |
| 2019-11-14 | CA/0196/2000/F |
Sarana Guptha Hettiarachchi
Gamage and others Vs. Suranjith Abeysekara and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Probate, Proprietary Claims, Statutory Requirements, Inventories | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-11-14 | CA/0500/2000/F |
Udage Achchige Premaratne Vs. Malporuwage Premasiri and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | prescriptive title, lantation, paternity, documentary evidence | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-11-14 | CA/0814/2000/F |
M. Ragavan Vs. Subramanium Deva and another
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Declaration of Title, Possession of Land, Trial Evidence, Prescriptive Claim | Download | |
| 2019-11-14 | CA/PHC/0113/2016 |
Expedit Cruis,
Paradise Beach Hotel (Pvt) Ltd. and another Vs. Warnakulasuriya Raj Fernando
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | right of way dispute, unreasonable delay, statutory interpretation, factual matrix | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-11-14 | CA/PHC/0074/2014 |
Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage Tikiri Banda (deceased) Vs. Office In Charge, Police Station, Nikawaratiya and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Forest Ordinance, Reasonable precautions, Preventive instructions, Statutory burden | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Forest Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 65 of 2009) | Download |
| 2019-11-08 | CA/0195/2015 |
Pathirage Kumara Sampath Dias v. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Evidentiary Burden, Illegal Possession, | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979 | Download |
| 2019-11-08 | CA/PHC/0188/15 |
Abdul Kapoor Mohamed Aliyar Vs. Officer in Charge,
Police Station,
Girandurukotte and another
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Animals Act, Illegal Cattle Transport, Vehicle Confiscation, Preventive Measures | Animals Act | Download |
| 2019-11-08 | CA/PHC/APN/160/2016 |
Wehellage Wijedasa and another Vs. Samarakoon Mudiyanselage Madawa
Nimantha Karunasiri and others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Right of way, Exclusive use, Servitude, Proprietary interest | Constitution of the Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-07 | CA/WRT/0069/2016 |
Deepak Kumar Krishnakumar Vasanji Vs. Hon. Ravi Karunanayake and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Surcharge, Customs Ordinance, Certiorari, Prohibition | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-07 | CA/WRT/0858/2009 |
Balangoda Plantations PLC Vs. Janatha Estates Development Board and others.
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Statutory Authority, Writ of Prohibition, Land Reform Law, Vesting of Rights | Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2019-11-07 | CA/WRIT/0396/2016 |
Seylan Bank PLC. Vs. M.D.C. Amarathunga,
Commissioner General of Labour,
Labour Department,
Colombo 5.
And 3 Other
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Enhanced Gratuity, Statutory Gratuity, Gross Misconduct, Commissioner General of Labour | Payment of Gratuity Act | Download |
| 2019-11-06 | CA/PHC/0058/2010 |
Wasala Kulatunga Wijekoon Mudiyanselage
Bharatha Padmasiri Wijekoon and another Vs. Perumbada Gedara Senevirathne
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Right of way, Adverse possession, Revision application, Easement | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-11-06 | CA/WRIT/0023/2014 |
D.M.T. Ranjani Dissanayake
Bandarathilake and others Vs. Janaka Bandara Tennakoon and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Land Acquisition, Advance Tracing, Compensation, State Land Manual | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2019-11-05 | CA/HCC/0260/2015 |
Watawalakankanamlage Martin vs Ron. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Section 33 Evidence Ordinance, Admissibility of evidence, Murder conviction | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-11-05 | CA/PHC/0180/2014 |
H.M. Lilanthi Kumari Herath Vs. Officer in Charge,
Police Station,
Pannala and others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Forest Ordinance, Timber transport, Vehicle confiscation, Unauthorized timber, Defective charge | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-05 | CA/PHC/0180/2014 |
H.M. Lilanthi Kumari Herath Vs. Officer in Charge,
Police Station,
Pannala and others.
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | unauthorized timber transport, Forest Ordinance, defective charge, statutory interpretation, | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-05 | CA/1303/2000/F |
Thirimadura Amarasena and others Vs. Dinetti Prematilleke De Silva
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | conditional transfer, absolute ownership, non-fulfillment of payment, recovery of property | Download | |
| 2019-11-05 | CA/PHC/0009/2010 |
Ambilipitiya Sumanasiri Thero Vs. K.A.D. Ananda Peiris and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Writ of Certiorari, Pradeshiya Sabha Act, Statutory Procedure, Locus Standi | Land Acquisition Act, Pradeshiya Sabha Act, No.15 of 1987 | Download |
| 2019-11-05 | CA/PHC/0120/2015 |
Lenadora Sarananda Thero Vs. Galketiwala Nandarathana Thero and another
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Temple Possession, Exclusive Possession, Joint Possession, Revision Application, Prohibition of Disturbances | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-11-05 | CA/PHC/0126/2010 |
Mr. P.A.N. Jayantha and others Vs. Abeywardena Distributors (Pvt)
Ltd.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Turnover Tax, Commission Agent, Western Province Financial Statute, Selling by wholesale or retail | Financial Statute of the Western Province (R4) | Download |
| 2019-11-05 | CA/PHC/0221/2017 |
H.A. Prasanji Thusitha Kumara
Dias and another Vs. Hettiarachchige Dias and another
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Revision Application, Exceptional Circumstances, Pendency of Civil Action, Actual Possession | Administration of Justice Law | Download |
| 2019-11-05 | CA/WRIT/0185/2016 |
R.A. Kalyanawathie and others Vs. R.M.D.P. Pushpakumari and another
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Land Development Ordinance, writ application, factual disputes | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-11-05 | CA/WRT/0229/2015 |
Delegation of the European Union
to the Democratic Socialist
Republic of Sri Lanka and for the
Republic of Maldives and another Vs. President of the Labour Tribunal and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | implied waiver, Labour Tribunal, arbitration, jurisdiction, employment disputes, Letter of Appointment | Arbitration Act, No. 11 of 1995, | Download |
| 2019-11-01 | CA/WRT/0102/2017 |
Splendour Media (Pvt.) Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Labour and others.
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | mployees Provident Fund (EPF), Allowances, Natural justice, Fair hearing | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-01 | CA/WRT/0197/2019 |
Mohammed Saheed Hadjiar Sitti
Raleena and others Vs. The Attorney General and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Judicial Review, Land Acquisition Act, Land Acquisition Act,Undue Delay | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-11-01 | CA/PHC/0174/2014 |
Mahagamagedara Somarathna Vs. Thennakoon Mudiyanselage Rajanayaka and another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | prescriptive right of way, adverse use, defined path, continuous use | Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-11-01 | CA/0184/2014 |
Manatunga Mudiyanselage Nishantha
Manatunga Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Sufficiency of testimony, Complainant\'s credibility, Corroborative evidence, Medical evidence | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-10-31 | /CAHCC/0024 - 0027/2014 |
Alankara Dewage Prasanna Dissanayake and others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Attempted Murder, Identification, Common Intention, Sufficiency of Evidence, Witness Testimony, | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-10-30 | CA/PHC/0128/2014 |
W.B.J. Gunawardena and Sons (Ltd.) Vs. Provincial Commissioner of Inland Revenue
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | urnover Tax Recovery, Section 89(1) Financial Statute of Western Province, Statutory Interpretation, Discretionary Tax Recovery Powers | Western Province Finance Regulation No. 6 of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-10-30 | CA/151-152/2015 |
Makawitage Suresh Gunasena and another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon, Achala Wengappuli, J. | Confessionary statement, Circumstantial evidence, Evidence Ordinance, Constitution of the Republic, Admissibility of evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2019-10-29 | CA/HCC/0318/2015 |
Manimel Thuppahiralalage Neville Frank Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Mens Rea, knowledge, forged police clearance certificate, Penal Code Section 462, Penal Code Section 455 | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-10-29 | CA/0769(A)/1996(F) with CA/0769(B)/1996(F) |
Kariyawasam Godage Sunil Vs. Wijaya Prasanna Malalasekera and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Res Judicata, Writ of Possession, Judicial Declaration of Title, Prescription. | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-29 | CA/0657/2000 |
Vandala Ralalage Ukku Banda andothers Vs. Vandala Ralalage Lucy Nona and another.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Title to land, Deeds, Evidence Ordinance, Section 90, Presumption of due execution, Proper custody | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-28 | CA/PHC/0100/2005 |
Lindamulage Konsi Silva and others Vs. K. David Fernando and others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Dispute over right of way, Appellants\' cross-claim | Provincial High Courts (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-10-28 | CA/WRT/0075/2019 |
Srikanthi Chandralatha Rodrigo alias Dehiwalaliyanage Srikanthi Chandralatha Rodrigo Vs. Gayantha Karunathilake and others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Land Acquisition, Public Purpose and Urgency, Burden of Proof on Petitioner | Constitution of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-10-28 | CA/669-670/2000/F |
D.G.S. Upul de Silva Vs. Siththy Rifaya Sulthan Marrikkar
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Declaration of title, Recovery of possession, Damages, Prescriptive title, Prescription Ordinance | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-28 | CA/PHC/0051/2013 |
Maika Siriweera and another Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Special Crimes Division Branch,
Police Station, Tangalie and another.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | prosecution, Code of Criminal Procedure, forgery, statutory period, concealment of offense | Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2019-10-28 | CA/0821/1996/F |
Mandadige Sirisena Perera Vs. Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Chandrasiri
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Right of way, Servitude, Ownership, Land transfer, Sequential deeds, Dominant tenement | Download | |
| 2019-10-25 | CA/PHC/0201/2013 |
Don Lal Michael Hettiaarachchi VS. Gamaathiralalage Jayasena and Sehan Jerome Siriwardena
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Possession, Ownership, Section 66 Primary Courts, Procedure Act, Forcible eviction | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-10-25 | CA/REV/1582/2006 |
K.B. Somawathi Vs. Jayasinghe Arachchige Amitha Rajapaksha
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Partition Action, Rectification of Judgment, Civil Procedure Code Section 189, Interlocutory Decree | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-10-24 | CA/RI/0020/2017 |
Kannangaraarachchige Kumudini
Sandya and others Vs. Sujatha Nandaseeli Vithana
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Corpus Identification, Partition Action Procedural Objections, Statutory Bars | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-10-23 | CA/145/2000/F |
Attorney General v. M.S.M. Najimudeen and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Derivative action, Locus standi, Proper plaintiff principle, Shareholder rights, Customs forfeiture, Customs Ordinan. | Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-23 | CA/0695/1999/F |
Wahalkada Arachchilage Jayarathne and others Vs. Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Jayasena and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Prescriptive Possession, Declaration of Title, Ejectment, Damages, Predecessors-in-title, Pleadings | Download | |
| 2019-10-23 | CA/HCC/0138/2016 |
Arumugam Sasikumar Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Abduction, Corroborating evidence, material contradictions, Reasonable doubt, Unsafe conviction, | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-10-23 | CA/PHC/0155/2014 |
Lahuruge Mary Nona Vs. Arthur Mahendra Weligamage
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Primary Courts Procedure Act, Declaration of entitlement, Declaration of entitlement | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-10-22 | CA/PHC/0165/2014 |
Karunapedi Durayalage Sumana
Kumara Vs. Officer in charge, Police Station, Narammala.
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Forest Ordinance, Unlawful timber transport, Reasonable precautions. | Forest Ordinance (amendment Act No. 65 of 2009) | Download |
| 2019-10-21 | CA/0307/1996/F |
Srimathie Mallika Edirisuriya Vs. Ananda Vipulasena Edirisuriya
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Judicial Discretion, Ex Parte Trial, Statutory Interpretation, Procedural Fairness, Interlocutory Appeal | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-10-18 | CA/REV/0001/2002 |
M.R. Lalitha and others vs Maharage Don Selestina
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Revisionary jurisdiction, Land allocation, Statement of claim, Discretionary relief | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977, as amended | Download |
| 2019-10-18 | CA/REV/0898/2001 |
Kankanthri Padmasiri v. Heeraluge Jayaratne Perera
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Partition Law, partition action, partition decrees, unregistered deeds | Partition Law | Download |
| 2019-10-18 | CA/WRT/0256/2014 |
Eco Life (Private) Limited Vs. K. P. Rangana Fernando and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Validity of Quit Notice,procedural fairness, State land | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-10-17 | CA/HCC/0136/2015 |
Ganesham Weerasami alias Dilliya and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Contradictions in testimony, False allegations, Sexual activity, Evidentiary requirements | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-10-17 | CA/1192/1998(F) |
Wijesinghe Acharige Hemalal Vs. Rev. Waralle Nandaloka Thero and another.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | estoppel, Evidence Ordinance Section 116, Prescription Ordinance, Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance, prescriptive rights | Evidence Ordinance, Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-17 | CA/1233/2000(F) |
Stephen Wijetunga Karunanayake and another Vs. Johanis Karunaratne (Deceased) and others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Partition Proceedings, Prescriptive Title, Land Identification, Survey Documents, Partition Law | Partition Law | Download |
| 2019-10-16 | CA/PHC/0159/2011 |
M.D. Premaleela Vs. Shantha Priyanthy Liyanage
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Permit for construction, Section 28A (3) | Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2019-10-16 | CA/0369/1999/F |
Liyanaarachchige Nandawathie Vs. Narasinghe Kesara Bandaralage
Pohodiralalegedera Anura and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Inter partes hearing, Ex parte trial, Registered attorney, Civil Procedure Code, Partition Law | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2019-10-16 | CA/PHC/0064/2013 |
Middeniya Gamage Piyasena Vs. Additional Forest Officer and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Forest Ordinance, Section 40, procedural irregularities, precautions, statutory framework, | Court of Appeal (Procedure for appeals from High Courts) Rules, 1988. , Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-16 | CA/0989/2000/F |
Don Seeman Kankanamalage
Chandradasa and another Vs. Senarath Pathirannehelage
Jayawardena and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Partition action, Pedigree accuracy, Title devolution, Substantive ownership | Partition Act | Download |
| 2019-10-16 | CALA/509/2005 |
Kodithuwakku Arachchilage
Sugala Priyangani Vs. Commercial Bank of Ceylon
Limited
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Sale of company assets, Public tender, Public auction, Creditor interests, Judicial oversight | Companies Act, No. 7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2019-10-15 | CA/WRT/0084/2018 |
Ruhunu Lanka Cement (Pvt.) Limited Vs. P. S. M. Charles, Director General of Customs
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Customs Valuation, Underdeclaration, Ocean Freight, Transaction Value, Bill of Entry | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-10-15 | CA/WRT/0351/2014 |
Disapathi Lekamlage Piyadasa Prera and another Vs. Mr. Sunil Weerasingha,
The Commissioner General of the
Agrarian Development and others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Eviction Order, Procedural Fairness, Section 90 of Act No. 46 of 2000, Writ of Certiorari | Constitution | Download |
| 2019-10-15 | CA/PHC/APN/0044/2016 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Ratnasiri alias Nilame Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Revisionary Relief, Conviction in Absentia, Rape, Penal Code, Absconding from Proceeding | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-10-15 | CA/PHC/0192/2018 |
Mohamad Hanifa Mohamad Ghouse Vs. Hon. Attorney General and another.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Article 154P(6) of the Constitution, Revisionary jurisdiction, preliminary stage, procedural background. | Consumer Affairs Authority Act | Download |
| 2019-10-15 | CA/WRIT/0271/2013 |
Rupahinge Nayanananda Indrakumara v. Land Reform Commission and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Writ of mandamus, Certiorari, Lease agreements, Judicial precedent. | Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2019-10-14 | CA/PHC/APN/0078/2017 |
Navaratne Samarappulige Somawathie Vs. Navaratne Samarappulige Siripala and others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | State Land, Writ of Mandamus, Retrospective Application, Land Development Ordinance | Article 154P(4)(b) of the Constitution, Mahaweli Authority Act | Download |
| 2019-10-14 | CA/1325/1999/F |
Madagamage Wijedasa v. Somapala Pathirana
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Land Title, Ejectment, Damages, Statement of Action Value, Evidence Ordinance Section 116 | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-10-11 | CA/PHC/APN/0941/2011 |
N.A.K.L. Wijenayake and another Vs. Gamini Liyanage.
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Procedural compliance, Outside jurisdiction, Revision application | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000, as amended | Download |
| 2019-10-10 | CA/HCC/284/2007 |
Ananda Kuttigama Athi Ralalage Chandrasena Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Fundamental Rights, Admissibility of Evidence, Constitutional Validity and Separation of Powers, Factual Findings and Documentary Evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-10-10 | CA/PHC/0007/2013 |
Carder Mohideen Mohamed Nasar Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Wellawatta and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Revision of conviction, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, prosecution, preliminary objection, | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-10-10 | CA/PHC/0140/2013 |
Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Kundasale, Manikhinna Vs. Jenudeen Buhardeen
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Unauthorized possession, Procedural propriety , Prima facie State title | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-10-10 | CA/PHC/0151/2013 |
Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Kundasale, Manikhinna v Abdul Hameed Mohammed RaziK
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Ejectment proceedings, Recovery of possession | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979, as amended | Download |
| 2019-10-09 | CA/HCC/0052/2010 |
Kotta Gamage Pangnadasa and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Procedural Irregularities, Judge Succession, Fair Trial, Murder, Attempted Murder, Judicature Act Section 48 | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-10-08 | CA/PHC/0098/2014 |
Ramalingam Satgunarajah Vs. Lasitha Wasundara De Zoysa Gunarathne and others.
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Unlawful eviction, Forcible dispossession, Breach of peace Jurisdiction, Primary Courts , Procedure Act | Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-10-08 | CA/PHC/0098/2014 |
Ramalingam Satgunarajah Vs. Lasitha Wasundara De Zoysa Gunarathne and others.
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Unlawful eviction, Forcible dispossession, Breach of peace Jurisdiction, Primary Courts , Procedure Act | Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-10-04 | CA/WRT/0209/2017 |
Finest Tea Exports (Private) Limited and another Vs. Chulananda Perera and others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Customs Ordinance, Customs Ordinance, Mitigated Forfeiture | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-10-04 | CA/0373/0089(F) |
Kalimuthu Letchi Raman and another Vs. Letchiraman Pathmanadan (Deceased) and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Trusts Ordinance, Declaration of Status, Statutory Requirements | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-10-03 | CA/505/2000(F) |
Ayurvedic Eye Physician and another Vs. Andarage Nimalsiri and others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Deed Interpretation, Property Partition, Conveyance of Interest, Partition Law (Sri Lanka), Share Devolution | Partition Law | Download |
| 2019-10-03 | CALA/0459/2006 |
W.M. Srimathi Malkanthi
Madurapperuma Vs. W.M. Dammadinna Kumari
Wijesundara and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Jurisdiction, Legal Concepts, Legislation | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2019-10-02 | CA/WRIT/0399/2017 |
S. H. S. E. Rosa Vs. Urban Development Authority and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Locus Standi, Writ of Mandamus, Unauthorized Construction, Urban Development Authority, Judicial Review | Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978 as amended (UDA Act) | Download |
| 2019-10-02 | CA/0627/2000(F) |
A. B. A. Jaya sekera
Liquidator and another Vs. Brandix Apparel Solutions Limited
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Res Judicata, Mortgage Sale, Civil Procedure Code | Companies Act, No. 17 of 1982 | Download |
| 2019-10-01 | CA/PHC/APN/0012/2007 |
Ranjith Luckshman De Silva Vs. Geekiyanage Asoka Kumarasiri
Jayatunga and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Acquittal, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Miscarriage of Justice, Evaluation of Evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-09-30 | CA/PHC/0087/2015 |
Kapila Ratne and another Vs. Public Health Inspector,
Town Council,
Peliyagoda.
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Housing and Town Improvement Ordinance, Insufficient evidence, Contradictory testimony, Revisionary jurisdiction | Housing and Town Improvement Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-09-30 | HCC/0272/2016 |
Kumarage Sanjeer Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Credibility of witnesses, Chain of custody, Procedural irregularity, Miscarriage of justice, Conviction affirmation | Constitution, Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act | Download |
| 2019-09-27 | CA/0187/2018 |
Susantha Kumara Janakasiri Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | grave sexual abuse, consensual sexual activity, independent corroboration, Ellenborough principle, conviction, sentence | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-09-27 | CA/Transfer/20/2017 |
Basil Rohana Rajapakse Vs. Honourab le Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Application for Transfer of Case, Judicature Act (Section 46), Objective Approach to Bias, Judicial Impartiality | Judicature Act | Download |
| 2019-09-26 | CA/WRT/0030/2016 |
J. M. Kusumawathi Vs. Minister of Lands and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Certiorari, Mandamus, Legitimate Expectation, Judicial Review, Land Development Ordinance | Land Development Ordinance, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-09-26 | CA/WRT/0063/2015 |
Hettiarachchige Jaya sooriya Vs. N. M. Gunawathie and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Writ Jurisdiction, Suppression of Material Facts, Misrepresentation, Land Grant Transfer, Discretionary Relief | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-09-26 | CA/WRT/0231/2016 |
Udagedara Chandrasena Bandara Vs.. R.M. Wanninayaka and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | rit of certiorari, writ of mandamus, Provincial Public Service Commission, necessary parties, procedural defect | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-09-26 | CA/WRT/0402/2013 |
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Ltd Vs. Assistant Commissioner of Labour and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Employees Provident Fund Act, EPF Act, employee, covered employment, issue estoppel, Labour Tribunal | Employees Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 as amended (EPF Act) | Download |
| 2019-09-24 | CA/PHC/APN/0017/19 |
Adhikari Mudiyanselage Suraj Sanjeewa Vs. Officer in Charge,
Police Station,
Pannala and another
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Judicial Discretion, Substantial Compliance,Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-09-23 | CA/0471/2000(F) |
Jayathu Ralalage Ranmenika
Kiralogama Vs. Wannihami Punchiralalage Gunasena
Kiralogama and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Res Judicata, Possessory Actions, Declaration of Title, Prescription Ordinance | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-09-23 | CA/HCC/0188/2016 |
Artygala Vithanage Indika Ruwan Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder, Penal Code Section 296, Reasonable Doubt, Witness Credibility | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-09-23 | CA/PHC/0085/2015 |
E. Ranjani Vs. K.D. Ananda
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Res Judicata, Unauthorized Construction, Statutory Authority, Locus Standi, Enforcement Action | Urban Development Authority Law | Download |
| 2019-09-23 | CA/WRT/0099/2012 |
M.S.S Salahudeen Vs. Sri Lankan Airlines Ltd. and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Wrongful termination, Contractual relationship, Breach of contract, Simulator malfunction, Procedural fairness | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-09-23 | CA/0375/2012/RI |
H.A. Udaya Kumar Vs. Kusuma Wickrema Surendra
alias Kusumawathi Wickrema
Surendra (Deceased) and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Restitutio in integrum, Interlocutory decree, Fundamental vice, Fundamental vice, Voluntary conveyance | Constitution, Partition Law | Download |
| 2019-09-20 | CA/0111/2012 |
Wanasinghe Arachchilage
Samantha TI1ilakasiri alias Suda Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Circumstantial Evidence, Admissibility of Evidence, Illegal Detention, Penile Penetration | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-09-20 | CA/PHC/0097/2015 |
Liyanarachchige Sarath Vijaykumara Vs. The Attorney General and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Forest Ordinance, Statutory burden, Reasonable precautions, Environmental offences, Balance of probabilities | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-09-19 | CA/WRT/0179/2011 |
Hotel Developers (Lanka) PLC Vs. Colombo Municipal Council and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Licence Duty, Trade Licences, Repealed Statutes, Development Authority, Statutory Continuity | Administration of Justice Law No. 44 of 1973 | Download |
| 2019-09-19 | CA/0373/1999/F |
Wijesinghe Arachchige Don Nadeeja
Wijesinghe Vs. Amitha Luxmi Kalugampitiya
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | prescriptive title, adverse possession, ejectment, damages, permissive occupiers, trespassers | Download | |
| 2019-09-18 | CA/PHC/0138/2011 |
Mohammed Munir Vs. Abdul Asish Mohammadu
Mubharath and another
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Forcible occupation, Breach of peace, Mosque property, Technical objections, Jurisdiction, Locus standi | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, Oaths Ordinance of 1895 | Download |
| 2019-09-17 | CA/HCC/0208/2017 |
Malm\'age Sunil Premawasantha Vs. Hon . Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Grave sexual abuse, Rigorous imprisonment, Sentence affirmation, Judicial scrutiny, Lucas principle, Penal Code Section 365 b (2) b | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-09-17 | CA/WRT/0036/2019 |
N.K. Miranda Vs. Nihal Sooriarachchi and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Judicial Review, Writ Jurisdiction, Statutory Body, Certiorari, Mandamus | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-09-17 | CA/WRT/0220/2019 |
Ranawana Wedaralalage Savitha Chethula
Keshal Ranawana Vs. CD . Wickramaratne and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | disciplinary proceedings, dismissal, probationary status, procedural irregularity, prejudice | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Establishments Code | Download |
| 2019-09-17 | CA/WRT/0l85/20l2 |
Walter Perera and another Vs. K.P. Rangana Fernando and another
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, quit notice, ejectment, State land, private land, writ of certiorari, writ of prohibition | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, as amended | Download |
| 2019-09-17 | CA/HCC/0274-0275/2017 |
Udabage Gedara Palitha Amarawansha and another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | murder conviction, causing hurt, identification evidence, dock identification, corroboration, unsafe conviction | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-09-17 | CA/PHC/APN/0011/2015 |
Rohinton Limjiboy Nilgiriya Vs. Officer in Charge,
Police Station,
Slave Island and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Restoration of possession, Breach of peace, Documentary evidence, Forcible dispossession | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-09-17 | CA/PHC/0013/2018 |
Vajira Kalyani Kumudapperuma Vs. orc,
Police Station,
Hikkaduwa and others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Forest Ordinance, illegal timber, registered owner, burden of proof, preventative measures, procedural fairness | Forest Ordinance, Constitution | Download |
| 2019-09-16 | CA/WRT/0124/2016 |
S.A. Nirosha Lalani Vs. Eastern University of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Termination of employment, Financial irregularities, Disciplinary proceedings, Procedural objections, Breach of natural justice | Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978, Interpretation Ordinance, No. 21 of 1901 | Download |
| 2019-09-12 | CA/WRIT/0492/2015 |
Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC Vs. National Authority on Tobacco
and Alcohol and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Seizure and Detention, Health Warnings, Tobacco Products, Statutory Interpretation, Seizure and Detention | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-09-12 | CA/WRT/0192/2016 |
E.P. Sanduni Wijesekara and another Vs. Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Writ of Mandamus, Land Development Ordinance, Competing Claims, Public Resources, Statutory Processes | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-09-12 | CA/WRT/0211/2015 |
Major Jagath Madawattage Vs. Secretary,
Ministry of Defence,
Colombo 3 and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Judicial Review, Suppression of Material Facts, Disciplinary Discharge, Criminal Conviction | Constitution | Download |
| 2019-09-12 | CA/APN/0029/2018 |
Nandasena Gotabhaya Rajapakse Vs. Director General
Commission to Investigate
Allegations of Bribery and
Corruption and others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Bribery Act, Jurisdiction, Legislative Intent, Procedural Irregularity, Statutory Compliance | Constitution, Administration of Justice Law No. 44 of 1973 | Download |
| 2019-09-11 | CA/WRT/0098/2012 |
H.K. Ajith Pushpakumara and others Vs. P.M.P. Udaya Kantha and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Government Surveyors, Statutory Interpretation, Establishments Code, Writ Applications, Ultra Vires | Land Surveys Ordinance, No.4 of 1866, as amended | Download |
| 2019-09-11 | CA-LA/08/2014 |
Design Consortium Limited Vs. R.A.R.M.N. Rajakaruna and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Compensation, Underperforming Enterprises, Consultancy Services, Compensation Tribunal, Proprietary Interest | Revival of Underperforming Enterprises or Underutilized Assets Act, No. 43 of 2011 | Download |
| 2019-09-11 | CA/LA/09/2014 |
Vidyajyothi Professor Lakshman
Alwis Vs. R.A.R.M.N. Rajakaruna and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Apartment purchase, Tribunal determination, Inadmissible evidence, Ownership of assets | Revival of Underperforming Enterprises or Underutilized Assets Act, No. 43 of 2011 | Download |
| 2019-09-10 | CA/WRT/0028/2017 |
Society of the Margaya Fellowship
of Sri Lanka Vs. Dilan Gunaratne and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Statutory Authority, Legal Entitlement, Judicial Review, Certiorari, Mandamus | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-09-10 | CA/WRT/0397/2015 |
Wheel Masters (Private) Limited. Vs. Arumaduru Lal Mendis and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Writ of Mandamus, Unauthorized Occupation, State Land, Legal Remedies, Discretionary Powers | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2019-09-06 | CA/WRT/0075/2016 |
Balachandran Renukadevi Vs. R.M.C.M. Herath and 6 Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Competent Administrative Authorities, Judicial Intervention, Disputed Ownership, Writ Jurisdiction | State Lands Ordinance, 1965 | Download |
| 2019-09-06 | CA/Contempt/0005/2018 |
Kahapola Arachchige Prabath Vs. Urban Council Kesbewa and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Unauthorized Development, Willful Disobedience, Boundary Demarcation, Writ of Mandamus, State Lands Recovery | Constitution , State Lands Recovery of Possession Act | Download |
| 2019-09-05 | CA/06S6/1999(F) |
Ven. Gammulle Sumangala Thero Vs. Nissanka Arachchilage Haramanis Appuhamy and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Rei vindicatio action, Declaration of title, Recovery of possession, Buddhist Temporalities, | Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-09-05 | CA/0994/2000(F) |
Jayawardana Mudiyanselage Sumanawathi Vs. Han. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Prescriptive Title, State Reservation, Dispossession, Documentary Evidence, Land Surveys Ordinance | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2019-09-05 | CA/PHC/0143/2014 |
Dasanayake Mudiyanselage
Karunawathie Menike and others Vs. Officer in Charge
Police Station,
Raththota and another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Right of way, Obstruction, Revisionary jurisdiction, Constitution of Sri Lanka | Primary Court Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-09-05 | CA/WRT/0512/2011 |
H. L. De Mel & Company Limited Vs. Janaka Bandara Tennakoon and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Writ of Mandamus, Compensation Award, Compulsory Land Acquisition, Payment of Compensation | Section 17 of the Land Acquisition Act, Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2019-09-04 | CA/WRT/0519/2008 |
Sri Lanka Telecom Limited Vs. Human Right s Commission of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Jurisdiction, Natural Justice, State Entity, Labour Tribunal, Reinstatement | Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2019-09-04 | CA/0068/2014 |
Wahum Purayalage Dias Lal
Chandrasiri Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Evidence Ordinance, Forensic Examination, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Corroborating Evidence | Indian Evidence Act | Download |
| 2019-09-03 | CA/0378/2017 |
Gunawardenage Chandimal
Gunawardena Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Statutory Rape, Indictment Specificity, Witness Testimony, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-09-03 | CA/1244-1245/2000/F |
Kuruppu Arachchige Dona
Premalatha Piyaseeli (Deceased) and others Vs. Uswatta Liyanage Leelawathie
Perera and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Partition, Prescriptive Possession, Adverse Possession, Statutory Requirements, Burden of Proof | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-09-02 | CA/0329/2017 |
M. Mohan Kumara Fernando Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Murder conviction, Witness credibility, Death sentence, Robbery charge | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979 | Download |
| 2019-09-02 | CA/HCC/0044/2013 |
Hettige Rasanjal Niroshan Damith Perera Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Prosecution\'s discretion, Uncorroborated testimony, Witness selection, Conviction, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-09-02 | CA/WRT/0464/2015 |
H.D.S. Pushpakumara Vs. Gagana Bulathsinghala and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Service No Longer Required, Discharge from Service, Natural Justice, Judicial Review | Constitution, Air Force Act and Gazette Notification | Download |
| 2019-09-02 | CA/1157/2000/F |
Deallas Hector Edward Dirckze Vs. Palihawadana Arachchige Noel
Desmond Stephen Perera
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Allegation of Forgery, Validity and Proof of a Last Will, Adversarial System, Statutory Compliance | Prevention of Frauds Ordinance, No. 7 of 1940, as amended | Download |
| 2019-09-02 | CA/0204/2000/F |
Weerasinghe Hettige Stela Vs. H.M. Bala Manike (Deceased) and another
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Land Development, State land, Natural justice, Substantive requirements, Lawful possession | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-07-31 | CA/WRT/0218/2012 |
G. Thevakumar and others Vs. Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha, Nallur and others.
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Hon. Janak de Silva J. | Certiorari, Mandamus | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-07-31 | CA/WRT/0222/2012 |
E. Kanagaratnam
Vannai and others Vs. Valikamam South Chunnakam Pradeshiya Sabha
Chunnakam and others
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Hon. Janak de Silva J. | Constitution | Download | |
| 2019-07-31 | CA/WRT/0223/2012 |
N. Pathmanathan and others vs Municipal Council Nallur, Jaffna and others
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Hon. Janak de Silva J. | Writs of Certiorari, Writs of Mandamus, Article 140 of the Constitution, Pension rights | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-07-31 | CA/WRT/0217/2012 |
T. Navaratnavel and others Vs. Urban Council,
Chavakachcheri and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Administrative grievances, Pension-related grievances, Retired employees, Urban Council | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-07-31 | CA/1258/2000 (F) |
Polpitiya Arachchilage Saineris Vs. Kudawadurawaralalage Jayasinghe
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Prevention of Frauds Ordinance, Burden of Proof, Credibility of Witnesses, Alcohol Consumption | Prevention of Frauds Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-07-31 | CA/WRT/0219/2012 |
S. Jayabalasarma and others Vs. Valikamam East Neerveli Pradeshiya Sabha
Neerveli and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Writs of Certiorari, Writs of Mandamus, Article 140 of the Constitution, Binding precedent, Judicial economy | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-07-31 | CA/WRT/0220/2012 |
N. Ambalanathan and others Vs. Valikamam West Pradeshiya Sabha
Chulipuram and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus, Ceylon Electricity Board, Judicial economy, Article 140 of the Constitution | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-07-31 | CA/WRT/0221/2012 |
S. Rajasivam and others Vs. Valikamam South West Manipay Pradeshiya
Sabha
Maniypay and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus, Article 140 of the Constitution, Pension Rights, Procedural Efficiency | Constitution | Download |
| 2019-07-31 | CA/WRT/0302/2012 |
S. Ragavan and others Vs. Vadamarachy South-West Pradeshiya Sabha
Karaveddy and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Pension claims, Writs of Mandamus, Writs of Certiorari, Article 140 of the Constitution | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-07-31 | CA/WRT/0216/2012 |
T. Kaliugavarathan and others Vs. Valikamam North Mallakam
Pradeshiya Sabha, Mallakam and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Legitimate Expectation, Statutory Entitlement, Writ of Certiorari, Vesting of Undertaking | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-07-31 | CA/WRT/0412/2014 |
Dehideniya Anura Kuma ra singhe Vs. D. M. R. B. Dissanayake and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Writ of Mandamus, Contractual Duty, Discretionary Relief, Constitution | Constitution | Download |
| 2019-07-30 | CA/0813/2000 |
Milford Exports (Ceylon) Limited Vs. Colombage Gunadasa Wijesinghe and another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Settlement Agreement, Binding Settlement, Civil Procedure Code Section 408, Rei Vindicatio Action | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-07-30 | CA/WRT/33/2013 |
Pilippu Arachchige Abeysekara and others Vs. Minister of Land and Land Development and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Sanctuary Declaration, Writ of Certiorari, State Land Utilization, Environmental Protection | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-07-30 | CA/WRT/0048/2013 |
Second Lieutenant Hewavitharanage Janaka Saman Hewavitharana Vs. Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya and others.
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Hon. Janak de Silva J. | Military commission withdrawal, Court of Inquiry, Court Martial, Natural justice, Discretionary relief | Constitution | Download |
| 2019-07-30 | CA/1l90/2000 (F) |
Mohamed Hassanul Muzanna and others Vs. Mohamed Kadija Beebi and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Prescriptive Title, Transfer of Possession, Customary Practice, Dowry Deed | Prevention of Frauds Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-07-30 | CA/WRT/33/2013 |
Pilippu Arachchige Abeysekara and others Vs. Minister of Land and Land
Development and others.
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Sanctuary Declaration, Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, Suppression of Facts, Misrepresentation of Facts | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-07-30 | CA/WRT/1870/2006 |
G. Nimal Ransiri, and others Vs. M .E. Lionel Fernando and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Salary Classification, Judicial Review, Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Certiorari, Wednesbury Unreasonableness | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-07-30 | CA/0508/2000/F |
K.G. Alwis and others Vs. Lakshmie Alwis and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Partition action, Judicial reasoning, Sufficiency of judgment, Appellate review | Download | |
| 2019-07-30 | CA/PHC/0034/2007 |
Nanayakkara Keppetiduwage Maya
Priyanthi Konegedarawatta and another Vs. Ranjith Nanayakkara and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Right of way, Servitude, first information, Statutory provisions | Administration of Justice Law, No. 44 of 1973 | Download |
| 2019-07-30 | CA/PHC/0115/2012 |
Raja Mahesh Wijekoon Vs. Hiniduma Liyanage Sarathchandran
Gunawardena
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Jurisdiction, Restoration of Possession, Merits of the Dispute, Breach of Peace | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-07-29 | CA/WRT/0096/2017 |
Ven . Buththala Rahula Thero Vs. Nimal Kotawelagedara and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance, Indispensable Parties, Procedural Delay, Discretionary Relief | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-07-29 | CA/WRT/0047/2014 |
Sipkaduwa Anthony Dhanawathie
Wimalasuriya alias Vs. Commissioner-General of Lands,
Land Commissioner General’s
Department and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Writ Jurisdiction, Administrative Recommendations, Enforceable Decisions, Nomination of Successor | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-07-29 | CA/WRT/0269/2016 |
Ranasin Batukandage Yasani
Dayana and 58 Others Vs. Y. Wickramasiri and 13 Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Teacher Recruitment, Constitutional Equality, Divisional Secretariat Basis, Merit Basis Recruitment | Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution | Download |
| 2019-07-29 | CA/WRT/0334/2016 |
Nissanga Achchi Appuhamilage
Nandawathi Nissanga Vs. Commissioner of Title Settlement and 5 others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Registration of Title Act, No. 21 of 1998, Certificates of Title, Statutory Appeal, Procedural Compliance | Registration of Title Act, No. 21 of 1998 | Download |
| 2019-07-29 | CA/WRT/0351/2016 |
Professor Adikari Mudiyanselage
Gamini Adikari Vs. The University Grants Commission and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Administrative discretion, Abuse of power, Re-advertisement, Anonymous allegation | Download | |
| 2019-07-26 | CA/PHC/0292/2006 |
The Manager,
Ceylon Cold Stores Ltd. Vs. M.A.A.DJ.N. Munasinghe and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Prescription, Time-barred, Food Act, Preliminary Objection, Earliest Opportunity | Judicature Act No. 02 of 1978 | Download |
| 2019-07-26 | CA/1026/2000 (F) |
Makaewita Appuhamilage Susilawathi Perera Vs. M. Dilani Dharshanee De Costa
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Constructive Trust, Trusts Ordinance Section 91, Undue Influence, Property Transfer Consideration | Trusts Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-07-26 | CA/0229/2017 |
Seethawakage Sujith Kumara Seram Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Recovery of stolen property, Circumstantial evidence, Evidence Ordinance, Procedural irregularities | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No.19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-07-26 | CA/WRT/0263/2013 |
Delapolage Lakmini Delapola Vs. Justice S.I. Imam and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Statutory Interpretation, Ouster Clauses, Ultra Vires Actions, Supremacy of Service Minute | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-07-26 | CA/WRT/0274/2015 |
S.A. Piyasena Vs. R.M.D.P.I. Pushpakumari and 6 Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Writ Application, Permit Cancellation, Issuance of New Permit, Settlement, Supreme Court Judgment | Download | |
| 2019-07-26 | CA/1305/2000 (F) |
Mawella Vithanawassam Hinnihamina Vs. Liyana Ganage Gunendra and others.
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition of land, Rubber cultivation, Preliminary survey, Title deeds, Exclusive possession | Download | |
| 2019-07-25 | CA/0837/2000(F) |
Hameedu Lebbe Mohammed Issadeen and others Vs. H.M. Shihabdeen and others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Mosque Trusteeship, Land Recovery, Muslim Mosques and Charitable Trusts Act (Wakfs Act), Statutory Approval to Sue | Muslim Mosques and Charitable Trusts Act (Wakfs Act) | Download |
| 2019-07-25 | CA/WRIT/0115/2016 |
Sanath Premakumara
Senanayake Vs. Lieutenant General A.W.J.C. De
Silva and 5 Others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Administrative Action, Suspension of Services | Download | |
| 2019-07-25 | CA/WRT/0284/2015 |
Cinnamon Hotel Management
Limited Vs. M.D.C. Amarathunga and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Employer-employee relationship, Statutory gratuity, Commissioner of Labour, Substantive rights | Payment of Gratuity Act, No. 12 of 1983 | Download |
| 2019-07-25 | CA/WRT/0652/2011 |
Abid Sherwani Vs. The Monetary Board of the Central Bank
of Sri Lanka and another
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Monetary Board, Procedural defects, Judicial review, Fitness and properness, Procedural compliance, Accountability | Banking Act, No. 30 of 1988, as amended | Download |
| 2019-07-25 | CA/PHC/0153/2011 |
Andrabaduge Sudath De Silva Vs. Deputy Commissioner of Provincial
Revenue,
Provincial Revenue Department,
Southern Province,
Matara
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | National Lotteries, Jurisdictional Objections, Ultra Vires, Constitutional Limitations | Constitution of Sri Lanka (Thirteenth Amendment) | Download |
| 2019-07-25 | CA/PHC/APN/0124/2016 |
Pradeshiya Sabha of Wattala, Hendala, Wattala vs. Assistant Commissioner of Labour District , Labour Office,
Ja-Ela
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Discretionary Jurisdiction, Pradeshiya Sabha, Revision Application, Statutory Procedure | Pradeshiya Sabha Act | Download |
| 2019-07-24 | CA/PHC/0198/2012 |
F. Najimudeen
(N ow deceased) and another Vs. J agath Chamila Hettiarachchi
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Revisionary jurisdiction, Delegation of powers, Demolition of unauthorized building | Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978, as amended | Download |
| 2019-07-24 | CA/PHC/0130/2016 |
Peli Kanakanamge Chandrasiri Vs. Madduma Patabendige Indrani
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Possession, Forcible dispossession, Revision application, Civil proceedings | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-07-23 | CA/1049/2000 (F) |
Karunawathie karunanayake Vs. Dangampalage Pieris Dharmapala and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Exclusive Possession, Ouster, Partition Action. Documentary Evidence | Download | |
| 2019-07-23 | CA/0209-0210/2006 |
Visinchi Baduge Palitha Jayaratne and another Vs. Commission to investigate
Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | bribery offences, witness credibility, evaluation of evidence, rejection of alibi, sentencing | Bribery Act | Download |
| 2019-07-22 | CA/WRT/0242/2017 |
Ratnasabapathy Thiruarudchelvam,
\"Pilawady\" Vs. Murugupillai Sinnarajah and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Acquisition of land, Finance Act No. 11 of 1963, Statutory requirements, Evidentiary deficiencies, Burden of proof, Rent Board of Review | Registration of Documents Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-07-22 | CA/PHC/0171/2014 |
Kokmaduge Ramani Fernando Vs. Amarasinghe Arachchige Chathuranga
Niroshan Peiris and another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Breach of peace, Possession of disputed land , Waiver of jurisdiction, Imminent breach of peace | Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-07-19 | CA/REV/2172/2005 |
Wickremasinghe Arachchige Ranbanda Vs. W.A Jayasooriya Wickramasinghe
(Deceased) and others.
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Hon. Janak de Silva J. | Exceptional circumstances, Revisionary jurisdiction, interest in land, devolution of title | Partition Act | Download |
| 2019-07-19 | CA/PHC/APN/0007/2019 |
Anthony Nishantha Kumara Girigoris Pulle Vs. The Officer in Charge, The Police Station, Kochchikade
and another.
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Hon. K.K.Wickremasinghe, J. | Revisionary Jurisdiction, Procedural Defects, Pleadings and Relief, Supervisory Jurisdiction, | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-07-19 | CA/WRT/0095/2013 |
Rt. Rev. Dr. Cleatus Chandrasiri Perera Vs. Hon. Bandula Gunawardane and others.
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Hon. Janak de Silva J. | Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus, Educational Purpose, Statutory Interpretation, Illegality, Irrationality, Procedural Impropriety | Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Supplementary Provisions) Act No. 08 of 1961 | Download |
| 2019-07-19 | CA/0011/2017 (Rev) |
Lokuhetti Arachilage Somapala Vs. Silpathipathiyalage Wijeratne alias Brahmachariyalage
Wijeratne
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition Action, Adverse Possession, Restitutio in Integrum, Revisionary Powers, District Court Judgment | Article 138(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2019-07-19 | CA/WRT/0238/2017 |
W. M. M. Premalal Kumarasiri Vs. National Transport Commission and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Writ of Mandamus, National Transport Commission, Bus Passenger Transport Permit, Permit Revalidation | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-07-19 | CA/LA/0436/2006 |
Gamini Rajapakse Vs. M.S.M. Najirnudeen
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Defamation suit, Extension of time, Procedural fairness, Substantiated cause | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-07-18 | CA/0120/2012 |
Sudath Danasiri Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Burden of Proof, Prosecutorial Duty, Fire Arms Ordinance | Fire Arms Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-07-18 | CA/PHC/0220/2015 |
R.P. Harischandra Vs. Assistant Superintendent of Police, Kurunegala and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Revision Application, Criminal Proceedings, Delay in Filing, Substantial Injustice, Procedural Technicalities | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-07-18 | CA/0143-0147/2017 |
Mallawa Thanthrige Saman
Pdamakumara and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Unlawful Assembly, Custodial Death, Reasonable Doubt, Evidence Ordinance, Constructive Criminal Liability | Constitution | Download |
| 2019-07-18 | CA/WRT/0343/2016 |
Nildiya Hotel (Pvt) Ltd. and others Vs. Urban Development Authority and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Natural Justice, Urban Development Authority, Urban Development Act, Irrationality | Urban Development Authority Act | Download |
| 2019-07-18 | CA/PHC/0036/2005 |
The Municipal Commissioner and others Vs. Gamage Herbert Hemachandra
Perera and another
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Unauthorized construction, Regularization application, Writ application, Urban Development Authority Law, No.41 of 1978 | by-law 2(dd) of the Second Schedule of the Apartment Ownership Law, No.11 of 1973 | Download |
| 2019-07-18 | CA/PHC/0047/2010 |
Kanthi Munasinghe and others Vs. K.D. Prabhath Kumara
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Landlord-Tenant Cultivator Relationship, Exclusive Jurisdiction, State Land, Forcible Dispossession | Agrarian Development Act, No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2019-07-18 | CA/PHC/0155/2007 |
Malwalage Piyaseeli Vs. Malwalage Elbert Singho and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Possession of Land, Judicial Directions, Statutory Interpretation, Maintainability, | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-07-18 | CA/PHC/0171/2017 |
Sinnathurai Pushparajah Vs. Sivakolunthu Sothimuthu and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Writ of Prohibition, Ex Parte Interim Relief, Animal Slaughter, Butchers Ordinance | Butchers Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-07-18 | CA/PHC/0193/2013 |
Aluthgamage Piyaseeli and others Vs. Albert Wanigapura and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Obstruction of roadway, Breach of peace, Alternative road, Civil litigation | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-07-17 | CA/WRT/0180/2017 |
Thilakaratne Bandara Ranatunge VS. Commissioner General of Agrarian Development and another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Paddy Land Classification, Agrarian Development Act, Section 28 Powers, Ultra Vires Conditions, Natural Justice | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2019-07-17 | CA/WRT/0410/2011 |
Jayasundera Mudiyanselage Chandralal
Jayasundera Vs. Divisional Secretary,
Kobeigane and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Land Development Ordinance, Presidential grant, Writ of Certiorari, Nullity, Devolution of land | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-07-17 | CA/WRT/0231/2009 |
Standard Chartered Bank Vs. The Minister of Labour Relations and
Manpower and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Res Judicata, Ultra Vires, Irrationality, Unreasonableness, Judicial Review | Banking Act No. 30 of 1988 | Download |
| 2019-07-17 | CA/PHC/0178/2013 |
Sethapenage Appuhamiralalage
Chandrapala Vs. Officer in Charge,
Police Station,
Athimale and other
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Confiscation of vehicle, Burden of proof on owner, Reasonable precautions, Evidentiary standard, Unsupervised access | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-07-17 | CA/0339/1998(F) |
Weerawardena Perlin de Silva and another Vs. Weerawardena Eadin de Silva,
(Deceased) and others.
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Partition Action, Land Identification, Documentary Evidence, Separate Properties | Download | |
| 2019-07-12 | CA/0816/2000 (F) |
Yatiwalane Gedera Leelawathie and others Vs. Dona Indrasena Rupananda Makewita
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition Decree, Estoppel, Possession, Civil Procedure Code | Partition Law | Download |
| 2019-07-12 | CA/REV/0063/2004 |
Marasinghage Chandra Somasiri Marasinghe and others Vs. Kadupitige Gunarathne and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition Action, Land Reform Commission, Bona Fide Purchasers, Restitutio in Integrum | Constitution | Download |
| 2019-07-12 | CA/REV/0626/2004 |
Marasinghage Chandra Somasiri Marasinghe and others Vs. Kadupitige Gunarathne and others.
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition Decree, Bona Fide Purchasers, Survey Reports, Revisionary Jurisdiction | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-07-11 | CA/LA/0003/2018 |
Mohamed Haniffa Irshath Vs. Abdul Latheef Asmiya
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Fasah divorce, Procedural violations, Marriage Registration Ordinance, Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act | Marriage Registration Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-07-10 | CA/1061/2000 (F) |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Jayathilaka Bandara and others Vs. Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Jedius Singho
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Adverse Possession, Exclusive Possession, Ouster, Partition Action | Partition Law No.21 of 1977 as amended | Download |
| 2019-07-10 | CA/1252/2000 (F) |
Walakulu Arachchige Gunasena and others Vs. Don Kalenis Wickramarachchi and another
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Prescriptive Title, Land Development Ordinance, Prescription Ordinance, Adverse Possession, Exclusive Possession | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-07-10 | CA/WRT/0007/2016 |
Wadunaithalage Udara Lakshita
Karunaratne Vs. Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | non-extension of service, premature termination, Sri Lanka Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, administrative decisions | Download | |
| 2019-07-05 | CA/PHC/0094/2017 |
Cadar Bawa Jennathul Farida Vs. Range Forest Officer and another.
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Forest Ordinance, Confiscation of vehicle, Illegal timber transport, Burden of proof, Reasonable precautions | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-07-05 | CA/0254/1999 |
Rajayogani Kailainathan and others Vs. Rajeswary Keerthisingam and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Tenancy Abandonment of tenancy, Trespass, Ejectment, Prescription | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-07-05 | CA/0254/1999 (F) |
Rajayogani Kailainathan and another Vs. Rajeswary Keerthisingam and another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Tenancy, Abandonment, Trespass, Ejectment, Prescription | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-07-05 | CA/0025/2017 |
Randeniya Koralalage Ajith Udaya Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Grave and sudden provocation, Penal Code Section 297, Misapplication of legal standard, Credibility of witnesses | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-07-04 | CA/0278 - 0280/2007 |
Mohamed Samoon Mohamed Shiyam and others Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | trafficking, abetting, admissibility of evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-07-04 | CA/0278 - 0280/2007 |
Mohamed Samoon Mohamed Shiyam and others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Admissibility of Evidence, Trafficking of Heroin, Burden of Proof, Reasonable Doubt | Constitution | Download |
| 2019-07-03 | CA/PHC/160/2013 |
Ponnamperuma Arachchige Nuwan
Thilakarathna and another Vs. Hettiarachchige Don Nihal Jayawardana and another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Land Identification, Forcible Encroachment, Breach of Peace, Primary Courts Procedure Act | Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-07-03 | CA/0098/2000(F) |
Rajapakse Pedidurayalage Wimalasena,
Wewagama Vs. Rajapakse Pedidurayalage Menika
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Prescriptive Title, Partition Decree, Adverse Possession, Familial Relationship, Statutory Period | Download | |
| 2019-07-03 | CA/PHC/0160/2013 |
Ponnamperuma Arachchige Nuwan
Thilakarathna and another Vs. Rettiarachchige Don Nihal Jayawardana and another.
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Land Identification, Forcible Encroachment, Evidentiary Assessment, Statutory Provisions, Judicial Restraint | Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-07-03 | CA/1094/1998/F CA/1095/1998/F CA/1096/1998/F |
Rasika Damayantha Gunasekara and others Vs. Rasika Damayantha Gunasekara and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Partition action, Undivided shares, Adverse possession, Prescriptive possession | Download | |
| 2019-07-02 | CA/PHC/0127/2018 |
H.M.E. Samarakoon Bandara Vs. The Hon Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Section 48 Judicature Act, Continuation of Proceedings, Witness Demeanor, Procedural Fairness | Judicature Act (as amended) | Download |
| 2019-07-02 | CA/WRT/0469/2015 |
H.V.A. Farms (Pvt) Limited Vs. Mr. M.G.C. Sooriyabandara and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, Certiorari, Statutory Interpretation, Sanctuary Boundaries | State Lands Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-07-02 | CA/0258/2000 (F) |
Vithanage Nandawathie alias Vs. Herath Mudiyanselage
Suddahamy and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Partition Action, Withdrawal of Suit, Leave to Appeal | Download | |
| 2019-07-02 | CA/1169/2000/F CA/1170/2000/F |
Gamage Lilinona Vs. Wilegoda Wickramage Mathelis
Silva and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Inheritance Law, Estate Distribution, Share Allocation, Legal Ownership | Download | |
| 2019-07-02 | CA/PHC/0086/2015 |
K.D.R.S.S. Rupananda and others Vs. The Secretary,
Chief Secretary’s Office,
North Western Province and others
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Writ of Mandamus, Legitimate Expectation, Public Service, Discrimination | Download | |
| 2019-07-02 | CA/PHC/0104/2012 |
Wijayamunige Lancyhamy Vs. Assistant Commissioner of Agrarian
Development,
Hambantota and another
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Agrarian Development Act, succession rights, tenancy, Cultivator, Assistant Commissioner | Agrarian Development Act, No. 64 of 2000 | Download |
| 2019-06-28 | CA/PHC/0057/2015 |
Kuruwita Pradeshiya Sabhawa vs. Kanapaddala Gamage Titus Thilakpriya Ranasinghe and another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Pradeshiya Sabhas Act Sections 23, 24, 59 Thoroughfare Vesting Gazette notification Writ of certiorari Korawakwila Lot 3 in Plan No. 1848/04 Licensed Surveyor Obstructions Private land | Pradeshiya Sabhas Act | Download |
| 2019-06-28 | CA/PHC/0182/2013 |
S.K. Wasala Mudiyanse Ralahamilage Dharshana Senevirathne and others Vs. The Municipal Council of Gampaha
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | The action of the court resulted in the dismissal of the appeal, with both A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. and Mahinda Samayawardhena J. concurring that no writ of certiorari should issue due to the appellants\' unexplained delay and the prejudice arising therefrom. | Download | |
| 2019-06-28 | CA/RV/2189/2002 |
Tourinns of Ceylon Ltd., Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Turnover Tax Act No. 69 of 1981 Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Tourinns of Ceylon Ltd. Tax recovery Estoppel Compensation on State-acquired land Court proceedings Revisionary jurisdiction | Land Acquisition Act, Companies Act No. 7 of 2007, Inland Revenue Act No. 38 of 2000, Goods and Services Tax Act, No. 34 of 1996, Turnover Tax Act No. 69 of 1981, as amended, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-06-28 | CA/0482/1998 (F) |
S.N Seneviratne vs. Provincial Director of Education
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Breach of Contract Wrongful Termination Construction Agreement Damages Compensation Evidence Admissibility of Documents Legal Capacity Natural Person Legal Person | Download | |
| 2019-06-28 | CA/WRT/0185/2008 |
Waruna Pearl Industries (Pvt) Ltd. v. Officer in Charge Commercial Crimes Investigation, Unit-I, Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | VAT refunds False documents Fraud Criminal proceedings Jurisdiction Writ of Certiorari Writ of Prohibition | Criminal Procedure Code, Value Added Tax Act No. 10 of 2002 as amended (VAT Act), Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-06-28 | CA/WRT/0291/2017 |
Lanka Geeganage Nandawathie and another vs. D.L. Kalinga Priyawansa, and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Succession State land Daughter Charlis (original permit holder) Writ of certiorari Writ of mandamus Administrative authority Inquiry Status quo Dispossession Judicial intervention | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-06-28 | CA/0961/1997 (F) |
Ponnahandi Algin Nona and others. Vs. Ratgamage Rohana De Silva
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Proxy Revocation Civil Procedure Code Section 27(1) Section 27(2) Leave of Court Registered Post Notice of Appeal Petition of Appeal Legal Standing Procedural Compliance Appellate Action | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-06-28 | CA/1245/1996 (F) |
Dona Mallika Wettasinghe v. Karannagodage Asilin and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Prescriptive Title Paper Title Declaration of Title Ejectment Burden of Proof Exclusive Possession Undisturbed Possession Adverse Possession Documentary Title Rei Vindicatio | Download | |
| 2019-06-28 | CA/HB/0003/2017 |
Karunkalage Chandana Silva v. N Sudharshani and another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Habeas Corpus, paternity, legitimacy, presumption of legitimacy, Evidence Ordinance Section 112, writ, custody, mother\'s rights, lawful marriage, third party, Judicature Act, alternative remedies, costs, petitioner, respondents, biological father, access, integrity of marriage, familial status | Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 as amended by Act No. 71 of 1981, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-06-28 | CA/PHC/25/2015 |
Bhuwalka Steel Industries (Sri Lanka) Ltd. vs. D.M. Karunaratne
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Certificate Validity Recovery of Unpaid Wages Particulars of Sum Names of Workmen Period of Underpayment Nature of Work Statutory Instruments Fairness Opportunity to Respond Statutory Interpretation Invalid Certificate | Employees Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 as amended, Wages Boards Ordinance No. 27 of 1941 as amended | Download |
| 2019-06-28 | CA/WRT/0412/2017 |
Italian Thoroughbred Motor Company (Pvt.) Ltd. vs. Consumer Affairs Authority and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Vehicle damage Repairer\'s custody Time-barred Statutory regime Natural justice Implied warranty Due care and skill Purposive construction | Consumer Affairs Authority Act No. 9 of 2003 | Download |
| 2019-06-28 | CA/1105/1996/F |
Kasturi Arachchige Podiralahamy v. Atukoralage Dingiri Banda
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Partition action Diga marriage Forfeiture of inheritance Customary law Burden of proof Documentary evidence Testimonial evidence Share allocation | Download | |
| 2019-06-28 | CA/WRT/0282/2008 |
People\'s Bank v. Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Arbitrator\'s award Promotion Disciplinary action Evidentiary basis Writ of Certiorari Industrial Disputes Act Just and equitable Irrationality Perverse findings Judicial review Reinstatement | Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2019-06-28 | CA/WRT/866/2010 |
Piyal Kumarasiri Wadanambi vs. Air Commodore Wijitha, Gunarathna Commanding Officer and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Sri Lanka Air Force Air Force Act Summary Trial Court Martial Procedural Requirements Statutory Choice Approbation and Reprobation Procedural Fairness Disciplinary Proceedings Dismissal from Service | Air Force Act No. 21 of 1949, Air Force Regulations | Download |
| 2019-06-27 | CA/0275/2014 |
Duwange Chandra Irangani Perera v. Duwage Neris Perera and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Partition Plan Restitutio in Integrum Final Decree In-court Settlement Procedural Defects Extraordinary Remedy Exceptional Circumstances Prompt Application Due Diligence Delay Vigilance | Partition Act No.16 of 1951, Partition Ordinance No.10 of 1986, Partition Ordinance No.10 of 1863, Partition Act No.21 of 1977 as amended by Act No.17 of 1997 | Download |
| 2019-06-27 | CA/PHC/0047/2015 |
Guniyan Godage Chandrasiri vs. Dinuka Nilnuwan Edirisuriya
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Right of Way Servitude Appeal Procedural Defect Petition of Appeal Proxy Attorney-at-Law Primary Courts Procedure Act Magistrate Court High Court Court of Appeal Costs Land Dispute | Constitution, Primary Courts Procedure Act, Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts) Rules 1988 | Download |
| 2019-06-27 | CA/PHC/0200/2014 |
Duminda Lakunusara Bandara Udugama vs. W.M.P.K. Weerasekara and others.
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Mandatory procedural requirements, appeal deposits, statutory compliance, administrative appeals, reasonableness in exercising discretion (referencing Wednesbury Corporation case). | Cooperative Societies Law No.5 of 1972, Co-operative Statutes of the Central Provincial Council No. 10 of 1990, as amended by Statute No. 04 of 1993 | Download |
| 2019-06-26 | CA/PHC/0010/2015 |
Yakupitige Kanthi Silva Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Koswaththa
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe J. | Vehicle confiscation Illegal timber transport Owner\'s duty Reasonable precautions Balance of probabilities Evidentiary burden Forfeiture proceedings Accused-driver | Forest Ordinance as amended | Download |
| 2019-06-25 | CA/0734/2000 (F) |
Basnayake Mudiyanselage Gnanawathie Basnayaka Menike vs. Anulawathi Menike Yatigammana alias Anulwathi Jinanandha
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | the prerequisites for a successful rei vindicatio action were not satisfied. Accordingly, the decision of the trial court, which dismissed the Plaintiff\'s case, was upheld and the appeal was dismissed. | Download | |
| 2019-06-25 | CA/PHC/0156/2015 |
A.K. Jagoda vs. Ravi Prasad Kalupahana and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Paddy Land Restraining Order Misidentification of Land Procedural Error/Miscarriage of Justice Documentary Evidence | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2019-06-25 | CA/0105/1999/F |
Francis Senerath Vs. Jasin Senerath and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Partition Land identification Corpus Preliminary Plan State acquisition District Judge Issues Judgment Pedigree Original owner Evidence Deeds | Download | |
| 2019-06-25 | CA/PHC/0147/2008 |
Athugal Pedige Cyril Samarasinghe and Others v. Ibrahim Lebbe Mohomad Saleem and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Primary Courts\' Procedure Act, section 66(1)(b), restoration of possession, forcible entry, dispossession, Magistrate\'s Court, High Court, appeal, breach of peace, police complaints | Primary Courts\' Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-06-24 | CA/PHC/0234/2015 |
W.M.S.D. Wanasundera and another vs. K.A. Karunaratne
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Unchallenged possession Forcible dispossession Recent dispossession Exact date of dispossession Reasonable precision Long-term possession Unbroken possession State land Crops grown | Primary Courts Procedure Act, Provincial High Court (special provision) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-06-24 | CA/0092-0093/2000/F |
Chandradasa Ranasinghe v. Danny Wijesinghe Wakista
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Amicable Partition Judicial Partition Co-owners Deed of Partition Plan of Partition Land Registry Undivided Rights Alienating Deeds | Download | |
| 2019-06-24 | CA/RI/0006/2016 |
Rizleigh Bertram Grand and others v. Portia Kekulawala and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | restitutio in integrum, Court of Appeal, High Court of Civil Appeal, jurisdiction, Supreme Court, appellate jurisdiction, revisionary powers, parties to the action, third party, judgment, decree, appeal, restitution, constitutional basis, legislative framework | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1990, Judicature Act, No. 2 of 1978, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-06-24 | CA/WRT/0009/2016 |
Dr. B.B.A.M. Perera vs. K.A. Chulananda Perera and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Permit Vehicle Taxes and Levies Procedural Non-Compliance Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules of 1990 Rule 3(1)(a) Original Documents Duly Certified Copies Photocopies | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2019-06-24 | CA/WRT/0010/2016 |
Dr. (Mrs.) W.P.M.K.G. Wijesuriya vs K.A. Chulananda Perera and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Permit Vehicle Taxes and Levies Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990 Rule 3(1)(a) Procedural Non-compliance Photocopies Certified Copies Dismissal ex mero motu | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2019-06-21 | CA/PHC/0105/2010 |
Gamwasam Padigamage Soma v. Wickramasinghe Male Pathirana Upuli Nishanthi and another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | The decision to affirm the High Court’s grant of a right of way to the 1st Part-Petitioner-Respondents and dismiss the appeal, with costs awarded against the Appellant, represents the prevailing judgment of the court, with both A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. and Mahinda Samayawardhena J. aligning in their determination. | Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Provincial High Court (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-06-21 | CA/PHC/0117/2013 |
Palaniyam Indresan Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Wellawaya and others
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe J. | Forest Ordinance Vehicle confiscation Illegal timber transport Reasonable precautions Statutory responsibility Burden of proof Section 40(1) | Forest Ordinance, Animals Act, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-06-21 | CA/WRT/0066/2012 |
Pushpakumara vs. Surveyor General and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) Public Service Commission (PSC) Article 59(2) of the Constitution Rescind Alter Vary Conditions of reinstatement Purposive interpretation Writ of certiorari Undue delay Government surveyor Article 59(2) of the Constitution | Download | |
| 2019-06-21 | CA/WRT/0635/2011 |
W.M.Dingiri Banda and another v. G.D.J. Gunarathne, Commissioner General of lands and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Land Administration Government Land Management Ministerial Authority Land Disputes | Land Development Ordinance (as amended) | Download |
| 2019-06-21 | CA/HC/0091/2013 |
Asad and Another vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Murder Intention Knowledge Penal Code Section 294 (fourth limb) Section 298 Aiding and Abetting Reckless driving Rash and negligent acts Imminent danger Probable fatal consequences | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-06-21 | CA/PHC/78/2007 |
Aluthwalahewa Sarath Jayarathna Vs. Sumith Kamkanampathirana
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Primary Courts Procedure Act Section 66(1)(a) Settlement Breach of settlement Revival of proceedings Procedural objections Waiver Jurisdiction Site inspection | Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-06-21 | CA/WRT/0070/2017 |
Hettiarachchige Wijenayake vs. The Commissioner of Title Settlement and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Procedural safeguards Right to a hearing Audi alteram partem Writ of certiorari Unlawful issuance Title registration certificate Declaration Mandatory procedural requirements Affected parties | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Registration of Title Act No. 21 of 1998 | Download |
| 2019-06-21 | CA/0401/2000 (F) |
Panapitiya Gamaraliage Piyadasa vs. Gallath Railage Somalin Nona and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | prescriptive title, exclusive possession, adverse possession, original ownership, co-ownership, declaration of title, ejectment, Prescription Ordinance, section 3, burden of proof, rei vindicatio action, family arrangement | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-06-21 | CA/1289/99 (F) |
Ruwan Pathiranage Dharmasena and others vs. Ruwan Pathiranage Lalith Kumara and another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Eviction Rei vindicatio Declaration of title Permit holder Land Development Ordinance Succession Accrued rights Pleadings Trespasser Unauthorized occupier Statutory requirements | Prescription Ordinance, Land Development Ordinance, Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance, Jaffna Matrimonial Rights and Inheritance Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-06-21 | CA/0251/2000/F |
Acharige Gunawardena v. Othnapitiya Acharige Jayaratne and another
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Partition Action Preliminary Plan Corpus Exclusion Adjoining Lands Documentary Evidence Testimonial Evidence Admissions | Download | |
| 2019-06-21 | CA/PHC/0054/2014 |
R.M. Karunaratne Banda v. Secretary, Provincial Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medicine of the Central Province, and another
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Salary payment Unapproved absence Public Service Commission Provincial Ministry of Health Director of Health Services Writ of mandamus Adverse directive Procedural fairness | Download | |
| 2019-06-20 | CA/0362/2000 (F) |
Rannulu Upali Ranjith De Soysa vs. Dewa Binet Chandra Pathmini De Zoysa
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Partition Decree Improper Service of Notice Absence of Parties Validity of Evidence Disputed Deed Registered Post Lis Pendens Void Deed | Partition Act, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-06-20 | CA/1010/2000/F |
P.H. Dayananda v. K. Dona Nimalawathie and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Title Deeds Possession Documentary Evidence Subject to Proof Objection Closure of Case Appellate Forum Procedural Irregularities Evidentiary Status | Download | |
| 2019-06-20 | CA/PHC/0159/2014 |
G.M.P.N.B. Guneratne vs. North Central Province Road Development Authority and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Labour Tribunal Judicial review Alternative statutory remedies Administrative procedures Disciplinary inquiry Reinstatement | Download | |
| 2019-06-20 | CA/PHC/APN/0104/2016 |
Anura Abeysinghe alias Abayasinghe vs. Galle Co-operative Hospital Limited and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Merits of the Case Uberrima Fides Error of Law Error of Fact Face of the Record Judicial Review Procedural Fairness | Wages Board Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-06-18 | CA/0853/2000 (F) |
Vidanage Gunadasa Vs. Vidanage Padmini Chandralatha
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Valid execution Admissibility in evidence Co-ownership Prescriptive claim Admissions Documentary evidence Balance of probabilities Exclusive possession Adverse possession | Prescription Ordinance, Primary Courts Procedure Act, Civil Procedure Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-06-18 | CA/1542/2006 |
P. Douglus Jayaweera Vs. Walakada Appuhamilage Dona Chandra Vissanthi and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition action Revision Restitutio in Integrum Extraordinary relief Decrees Non-disclosure of material facts Inconsistent claims Prescriptive title Admissions of tenancy Willful suppression Locus standi Interlocutory decrees | Constitution, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-06-18 | CA/PHC/APN/25/2019 |
Nandasena Gotabhaya Rajapakse vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Appellate jurisdiction Revisionary jurisdiction Indictment Jurisdiction Preliminary objections Interim relief Stay of proceedings | Constitution, Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, as amended, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-06-18 | CA/WRT/0082/2019 |
Gotabaya Nandasena Rajapakse vs. Hon. Sampath B Abeykoon and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Preliminary objections Nature of offences Judicature (Amendment) Act No. 9 of 2018 Court of First Instance Statutory limits Constitutional limits Appellate remedies Supervisory remedies | Constitution, Muslim Mosque and Charitable Trusts or Wakfs Act, No. 51 of 1956, Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978, Offences Against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-06-17 | CA/1392/2000 (F) |
Mahahunuge Sunimal vs. R.D. Piyasena
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Declaration of title Recovery of possession Prior peaceful possession Rebuttable presumption of title Challenged deed evidence Boundary identification Deed evidence Dispossession Surveyor\'s plan | Download | |
| 2019-06-17 | CA/HC/0180/2016 |
Nanayakkarawasama Delgahawaththage Chandrapala Nanayakkara vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Trial in absentia Hearsay evidence Section 241(1) inquiry Code of Criminal Procedure Act Time-barred appeal Section 331 Section 241(3) Conviction Setting aside conviction Bona fide explanation | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979 | Download |
| 2019-06-17 | CA/WRT/0233/2017 |
Ranasinghe Bandara vs. Director, District Land Reform Commission and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Legitimate Expectation Ultra Vires Public Officer Lease Statutory Authority Representations Enforceable Expectation Administrative Discretion Separation of Powers | Land Reform Commission Act | Download |
| 2019-06-17 | CA/WRT/0052/2017 |
Abdul Careem Jamal Mohideen vs. The Director, Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Registration of Mosque, public duty, ownership, mandatory parties | Muslim Mosques and Charitable Trusts or Wakfs Board Act No. 13 of 1956 (as amended) | Download |
| 2019-06-17 | CA/WRT/0085/2016 |
Ceylon Electricity Board v. Hon. John Seneviratne and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | arbitral award, permanent appointment, Fire Extinguishing Officer, public administration circulars, government-owned corporation, Industrial Disputes Act, vacancy, recruitment scheme, just and equitable | Industrial Disputes Act, No. 43 of 1950, as amended | Download |
| 2019-06-14 | CA/1168/1999 (F) |
Malthunga Arachchige Justin Ewiasman Malthunga v. Malthunga Arachchige Victor Emanuwel Malthunga and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition action Title devolution Pedigree Share allotment Deed conveyance Valid entitlement Chain of title Misrepresentation Suppression of material facts Fabrications | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-06-14 | CA/0372/1999 (F) |
Chandrasena vs. Punchi Menika and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition Amicable partition Co-ownership Divided possession Exclusive possession Judicial partition action Partition decree Partition plans Documentary evidence | Prescription Ordinance, Partition Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-06-14 | CA/PHC/0029/2015 |
Wauwage Nishantha vs. Wauwage Kamala
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Attorney on record, Proxy, Rule 4(1) of Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts) Rules, 1988 Maintainability of appeal Procedural requirements | Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts established by Article 154P of the Constitution) Rules of 1988 | Download |
| 2019-06-14 | CA/WRT/0219/2016 |
Ven. Amugoda Somaratana v. Commissioner General of Agrarian Development
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Agrarian Development Act Section 90(1) Section 90(3) Section 101 Agricultural road Servitude Provisional order Obstruction Alternative route | Agrarian Development Act, No.46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2019-06-13 | CA/WRT/0099/2017 |
Uthuma Lebbe Adbul Kareem vs. Eng. F.M.S.F. Weerasinghe and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Ceylon Electricity Board Appellate Authority Disciplinary action Procedural fairness Writ of Certiorari Writ of Mandamus Reasoned decision Natural justice Fair hearing Employee appeal | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Rules of disciplinary procedure of the Ceylon Electricity Board | Download |
| 2019-06-13 | CA/HC/0196/2016 |
Chandra Boss Ravi vs. Hon: Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder Causing Hurt Circumstantial Evidence Eyewitness Testimony Standard of Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Medical Evidence Forensic Evidence Contradictions Conviction Sentence Acquittal | Criminal Procedure Code Act No.15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-06-13 | CA/WRT/0279/2016 |
P.L. Sagara Pradeep and Others vs. Buddhi Tharanga Karunasena and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Compensation Acquiring Officer Gazette notification Tenement List Writ of certiorari Vesting Order Preliminary Plan Register | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2019-06-13 | CA/WRT/0328/2016 |
Packwell Lanka (Private) Limited vs. M.D. Chandani Amaratunga, Commissioner of Labour and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | reinstatement, back wages, disciplinary action, jurisdiction, certiorari, employer, employee, workman, punishment | Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act, No.45 of 1971, Industrial Disputes Act, No.43 of 1950, as amended | Download |
| 2019-06-12 | CA/WRT/0345/2015 |
V. Alagaratnam vs. University Grants Commission and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Appointment Senior Lecturer Philosophy Selection Committee Recommendation University Grants Commission Approval Study Leave | Download | |
| 2019-06-12 | CA/WRT/0131/2013 |
G.K.T. Indrani Galappaththi v. Urban Council of Kegalle and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Road Widening Demolition Writ of Prohibition Private Land Consent Due Process Urban Council State Agencies Compulsory Acquisition | Land Acquisition Act as amended | Download |
| 2019-06-11 | CA/HC/0150/2015 |
Sudu Hakuruge Kumarasiri Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. | Witness Testimony, Credibility, Inconsistencies, Intent to Kill, Attempted Murder | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-06-10 | CA/WRT/0185/2019 |
B.V.I.M. Jayawardane Vs. Ceylon Petroleum Corporation
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Filling station Approval Cancellation Unencumbered title Partition action Injunction Marketing Manager Authority Writ application Dismissal Conditions Clear title Procedural requirements | Constitution, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Act No. 28 of 1961, as amended | Download |
| 2019-06-10 | CA/0589/2000/F |
N.L.A. Karunarathne Vs. Bogawathie Karunaratne
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Ownership Rectification Deed Clerical Error Commissioner of National Housing National Housing Act Section 59 Grantee Identification Statutory Authority | National Housing Act, No. 37 of 1954, as amended | Download |
| 2019-06-10 | CA/PHC/APN/0122/2018 |
Liyana Arachchige Namal Vs. Liyana Arachchige Sandya Namali
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Forcible dispossession Restoration of possession Unlawful ouster Status quo Peace Iqbal v. Majedudeen Tenant Rent | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-06-10 | CA/REV/0369/2003 |
Yoga Weerawickrema vs. Kandauda Arachchige Premasiri and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | partition action, interlocutory decree, intervention, trial de novo, revision, restitutio in integrum, pedigree, testamentary case, fiscal conveyance, writ of execution. | Download | |
| 2019-06-10 | CA/WRT/0157/2016 |
Weragoda Kapuge Priyantha and others Vs. Secretary, Ministry of Education and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | English medium education Mother tongue medium Bilingual medium National Education Policy Education Ordinance Education Regulations National Education Commission Act Circulars | Companies Act, Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Special Provisions) Act, No. 5 of 1960, Education Ordinance, No. 31 of 1939, National Education Commission Act, No. 19 of 1991 | Download |
| 2019-06-07 | CA/0021/2000 (F) |
Shahul Hameed Mohamed Yusoof Vs. Kahawattegedera Ratnayake and another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Arguments regarding alternative visa status were found unsubstantiated in the evidentiary record. After review, the order of the District Judge awarding Rs. 33,000 and interest to the Plaintiffs-Respondents was affirmed, and the appeal dismissed with costs. | Download | |
| 2019-06-07 | CA/HC/0177/2017 |
Thushara Fernando vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Murder Circumstantial evidence Conviction Standard of proof Reasonable doubt Presumption of innocence Alternative hypothesis Third-party involvement Cogency Completeness Forensic evidence | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-06-07 | CA/WRT/0100/2017 |
H. K. Ajantha Kumara Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Electricity Supply Statutory Duty Writ of Mandamus Ceylon Electricity Board Lawful Requirements Breach of Duty Unauthorized Occupation Essential Service Sri Lanka Electricity Act Lawful Occupier Premises Application for Connection | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Electricity Act, No. 19 of 1950, as amended | Download |
| 2019-06-07 | CA/WRT/534/2000 |
Kegalle Plantations Limited vs. Minister of Agriculture and Lands and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Land Acquisition Act Section 2 notice Section 38(a) order Ministerial declaration Public purpose Judicial review Urgency | Land Acquisition Act, Surveyors Ordinance, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-06-07 | CA/0155/2000 (F) |
D.A. Karunawathie vs. Lal Siriwardena and another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Permit Declaration of ownership Possessory rights Absolute ownership Identification of land Vindicatory action | Land Development Ordinance, Rent Act | Download |
| 2019-06-06 | CA/0407/2000 (F) |
S.K. Wimalawathi and another v. Seetha Senadheera Wanigatilaka and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Vindicatory action Declaration of title Ejectment Damages Prescriptive rights Burden of proof Identification of land Chain of title Devolution of title | Download | |
| 2019-06-06 | CA/HC/0159/2008 |
J.P. Wilson and J.P. Jayantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Murder Common Intention Penal Code Witness Testimony Inconsistent Evidence Contradictory Evidence Acquittal Conviction Appellants Respondent Criminal Liability Joint Liability Judicial Scrutiny | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-06-06 | CA/MC/RV/0004/2015 |
Sihu Sulaiman Mohamed Sana v. M.J.M. Ihsanullah
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | acquittal, conviction, Magistrate\'s Court, handwriting expert, admissions, statutory interpretation, oral evidence, documentary evidence, appellate intervention, Penal Code, section 386, section 403. | Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act, No.2 of 1990, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-06-06 | CA/WRT/0315/2015 |
M. Upul Ajith Kumara v. Ceylon Electricity Board and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Disciplinary Decision Appeal Process Disciplinary Code Judicial Review Appeal Board Exhaustion of Remedies Internal Appeal | Download | |
| 2019-06-06 | CA/WRT/0318/2015 |
Hotel Development (Lanka) PLC. vs. Chandani Amarathunga and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Employee Independent Contractor Gratuity Employment Status Contractual Terminology Factual Integration Continuity of Service | Download | |
| 2019-06-06 | CA/WRT/0440/2015 |
Perumbada Pedi Duralalage Jayasinghe Vs. Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Galgamuwa and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Succession Nomination Cancellation Registration Grantee Widow Eldest son | Land Development Ordinance, No.19 of 1935, as amended | Download |
| 2019-06-04 | CA/PHC/0006/2014 |
Wilpitiyalage Ransa vs. Thalangama Manannalage Jayasena
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe J. | Acquittal Gold chain Magistrate Dismissal in limine Extraordinary remedy Manifest injustice Right of appeal Aggrieved party Locus standi Sri Lankan precedents Discretionary jurisdiction Substantial injustice | Constitution, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Court of Appeal Appellate Procedure Rules, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-06-04 | CA/WRT/0215/2015 |
Kapuseekuge Sunil Fernando v. General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Parking area Wadduwa Railway Station Temporary permission Informal agreement Revocation Department\'s discretion Enforceable public duty Railway land Private business | Download | |
| 2019-06-03 | CA/WRT/0072/2019 |
Ahmed Lebbe Mohamed Aslam vs. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Academic Posts Interview Process Procedural Lapse Non-joinder Advertisement Validity University Grants Commission Administrative Law Judicial Review Futility of Relief | Download | |
| 2019-06-03 | CA/WRT/0273/2011 |
Sea Consortium Lanka (Pvt.) Limited Vs. P. Weerasinghe, Commissioner of Labour and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Judicial Review, Illegality, Irrationality, Wages Board, Motor Transport Trade | Wages Board Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-06-03 | CA/PHC/0022/2015 |
Dimungu Hewage Biatris Nandawathie Vs. Vinitha Iranganee Hettiarachchi and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Settlement Primary Courts’ Procedure Act Representation by counsel Absent party Binding settlement Court-ordered settlement Revision proceedings Statutory interpretation Public order | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No.44 of 1979, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-06-03 | CA/195/1997/F |
A. D. Wimala Perera vs. Harsha Kumara Hettiwatte and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Partition Proceedings Maintainability of Appeal Necessary Parties Security for Costs Procedural Defects Curable Defects Attorney Negligence Material Prejudice Bad Faith | Partition Act, Supreme Court Rules 1978, Supreme Court Appeals (Special Provisions) Act No.4 of 1960, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-06-03 | CA/PHC/0109/2012 |
A.M. Ranbanda v. Anula Abeykoon
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Paddy field Landlord-tenant cultivator Agrarian Development Act Possession Dispossession | Agrarian Services Act, Agrarian Development Act, No. 46 of 2000, as amended, Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-06-03 | CA/RI/0146/2013 |
Fathima Rilaya vs. Mohomad Udumam Fouzulul Amee and another
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Restitutio in integrum Partition Case Collusion Judgment Decree | Download | |
| 2019-06-03 | CA/WRT/0083/2015 |
P.D. Lalith Vs. The Director of Pensions and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Driver Overseer Technical Service or Para Medical Salary Group Driver Grade 1 Writ of Mandamus Salary Circulars Anomaly Public Administration Circular No.96 Salary Scale | Download | |
| 2019-06-03 | CA/WRT/0330/2016 |
K.M. Denawaka vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Arbitrariness Procedural Impropriety Bias Statutory Regulations Environmental Regulations Writ Jurisdiction Administrative Matters Disputed Facts Judicial Review Natural Justice | Land Acquisition Act, National Environmental Act, National Environmental (Procedure for Approval of Projects) Regulations No.1 of 1993 | Download |
| 2019-05-31 | CA/WRT/0112/2013 |
Batuwattalage Wimalawathi Vs. Land Commissioner General and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | proper procedure, timing of devolution of title, hierarchy of beneficiaries, the necessity of formal inquiries, timing of succession | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-05-31 | CA/0633/2000 (F) |
H. M. A. Padma Dissanayake and Another Vs. Jayasinghe Mudiyanselage Pinhami and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Partition Action, Identity of the Corpus, Witness Testimony, Procedural Requirements, Preliminary Plan | Download | |
| 2019-05-31 | CA/1271/2000 (F) |
Makevitage Nirmala Samarasinghe Vs. Makevitage Dharmasiri Samarasinghe
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Attesting witnesses, Section 68 of the Evidence Ordinance, Due execution, Forensic report, Handwriting examination | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-05-31 | CA/HC/0041/2017 |
Thillai Ambalan Maheswaran alias Ravi Vs. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Physical Evidence, Admissibility of Evidence, Murderous Intent, Electrocution, The Queen v Appuhamy, Reasonable Doubt | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-05-31 | CA/PHC/0181/2014 |
P.D. Sunanda Pathiraja Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Kalutara North
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe J. | Hire-purchase agreement, Possession Finance company Legal owner Code of Criminal Procedure Act Motor Traffic Act Civil proceedings | Constitution , Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Judicature Act No. 02 of 1978, Motor Traffic Act | Download |
| 2019-05-30 | CA/1332/2000(F) |
Dolewatta Arachchige Don Martin Perera vs. Hemawathie Gunarathne and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition Law Corpus identification Boundary inconsistencies Surveyor\'s opinion Statutory compliance Partition action Plaint Deeds Preliminary survey plan | Partition Law | Download |
| 2019-05-30 | CA/MC/Rv/0022/2016 |
Madduma Dodangodage Nilantha Premakumara v. The Hon. Attorney Gener and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | suspended sentences, activation of suspended sentences, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 303, Moratuwa Magistrate\'s Court, Kesbewa Magistrate\'s Court, offenses committed prior to suspension, illegal enforcement, quashing of orders | Constitution, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-05-29 | CA/1027/2000/F |
Matharage Dona Hemalatha Vs. Kulatungage Kusumawathi and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Judicial Analysis, Share Distribution, Procedural Standards, Evidentiary Standards, Remitted Proceedings | Download | |
| 2019-05-29 | CA/1349/2000/F |
S.A. Somawathie Vs. S.A. Ajith Satharasinghe
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Nomination of successor Validity of nomination Section 56 Permit holder Succession law Intra-family nomination Declaratory relief | Land Development Ordinance, No. 19 of 1935, as amended, | Download |
| 2019-05-29 | CA/RI/0012/2016 |
Chandani Princy Mapitiya nee Epasinghe vs. Irani Manorika Shrimalee Tillekeratne
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Fraudulent Service of Summons Restitutio in Integrum Nullity of Judgment Jurisdiction Court of Appeal District Court of Panadura Decree of Divorce Passport Evidence | Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-05-28 | CA/PHC/0106/2015 |
Senanayake Arachchilage Sanjaya Senanayake Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Special Crimes Investigation Unit, Vahara, Kurunegala.
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Hon. K.K.Wickremasinghe J. | Excessive Sentence, Personal Circumstances, Forged Deed, Plea of Guilty, Statutory Limits | Constitution, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No 19 of 1990, Appellate Court Rules, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-05-28 | CA/WRT/0395/2015 |
Rajapakse Mudiyanselage Somaratne & Others v. General Manager of Railways & Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Bamboo gate operators Permanent appointments Ante-dating Pension eligibility Statutory duty Writ of Mandamus Legal right Public Administration Circulars Establishment Code Pension Minutes Substitute appointments Probationary period | Download | |
| 2019-05-28 | CA/WRT/0394/2015 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Ukkubandage Appuhamy and Others vs. General Manager of Railways and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Retroactive permanent appointments Pension qualification Statutory duty Legal right Policy circulars Public Administration Circulars Bamboo gate operators Unprotected railway crossings Temporary appointments Substitute appointments | Download | |
| 2019-05-28 | CA/WRT/0399/2015 |
Philippuge Somadasa and another vs. General Manager of Railways
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Bamboo gate operators Substitute appointments Permanent appointments Pension eligibility Administrative circulars Writ of Mandamus Statutory duty Legal right Establishment Code | Download | |
| 2019-05-24 | CA/WRT/0493/2010 |
Accountant Service Association Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education Vs. Hon. S.B Dissanayake and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | statutory duty, contractual obligation, public duty, writ remedies, salary scale, increments, management services circulars, public administration circulars, legitimate expectation, judicial review | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Trade Union Ordinance No. 14 of 1935 | Download |
| 2019-05-24 | CA/0497/2000 (F) |
K.P. Murugaiya Vs. K.P. Selvapakyam
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Agreement, Breach of Contract, Damages, Patrimonial loss, Agency, Documentary proof, Enforceable agreement, Actual damages | Download | |
| 2019-05-24 | CA/HC/0002/2013 |
Leonard Christie Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Grave sexual abuse, Minor, Witness credibility, Consistency of testimony, Corroborative evidence, Inconsistencies, Lack of corroboration, Unreliable testimony | Constitution, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-05-24 | CA/HC/0193/2017 |
Ponnamperumage Joseph Fernando Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Murder, Lesser Culpability, Grave and Sudden Provocation, Sudden Fight, Lethal Force, Heat of Passion | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-05-24 | CA/WRT/0089/2017 |
Basil Rohana Rajapakse Vs. His Lordship Justice Preethi Padman Surasena and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Judicature Act Section 49(3), equality before the law, nemo judex in causa sua, constitutional framework, statutory interpretation | Constitution of the Republic of Sri Lanka, Judicature Act, Urban Development Projects (Special Provisions) Act No.2 of 1980, Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-05-24 | CA/WRT/0245/2008 |
Porowakara Kankanamge Titus Piyaratne (deceased) and Others Vs. Secretary, Ministry of Education and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | retiral benefits, administrative circulars, writ of mandamus, pension claims, full and fair disclosure, suppression of facts, procedural requirements | Constitution, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2019-05-24 | CA/0730/2000 (F) |
Theppanawe Mannalage Madumali et al. vs Theppanawe Mannalage Pinsethuwa Maligana et al.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | prescriptive title, adverse possession, partition, clear possession, open possession, exclusive possession | Partition Law, Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-05-24 | CA/PHC/0235/2005 |
A Peter Piyadasa Silva Vs. Therese Dilanthi Jayasuriya
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Exceptional Circumstances, Revision, High Court, Substituted Party, Procedural Technicalities, Substantive Justice, Land Lots, Fresh Inquiry, Forcible Encroachment | Primary Courts Procedure Act, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 10 of 1996, Arbitration Act, No. 11 of 1995 | Download |
| 2019-05-24 | CA/WRT/0104/2009 |
Mahathelge Grisilda Mangalika Peiris et al. vs. Secretary, Ministry of Education et al.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Retiral benefits Mandamus Pension rights Procedural deficiencies Promotion letters Appellate Procedure Rules Statutory right | Constitution, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2019-05-24 | CA/WRT/0021/2017 |
D.S Ubeysinghe Vs. H.M Gamini Seneviratne and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Land Acquisition Act Divesting Order Discretionary Power Minister of Lands Urban Development Authority Section 39A Approbation and Reprobation Piecemeal Divesting | Constitution, Land Acquisition Act (Amendment) Act No.8 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-05-24 | CA/1175/2000/F |
Maldeniya Arachchige
Nandalatha Vs. Maldeniya Arachchige
Gunesekera
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Probate Last will Suspicious circumstances Onus of proof Beneficiary Executrix Notary Attesting witnesses Erasures Interpolations Misdescription of property Testatrix\'s intention | Download | |
| 2019-05-23 | CA/WRT/0192/2013 |
Kapila Budhapriya Weerasinghe and Others Vs. V.B.R.K. Weerasinghe, Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Unjustified termination, Compensation calculation, Protracted litigation, Delay in litigation, Back wages, Wednesbury unreasonableness | Constitution, Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act, No.45 of 1971 as amended by Act, No.12 of 2003, Industrial Disputes (Hearing and Determination of Proceedings) Special Provisions Act, No.13 of 2003, Industrial Disputes Act, No.43 of 1950 as amended | Download |
| 2019-05-23 | CA/RI/0006/2018 |
Baruhupolage Karline Perera vs. Baruhupolage Rohana Bandula Keerthisinghe Perera
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Partition Law Revision Restitutio in integrum Substitution of parties Allotment Possession District Court orders Undue delay Good faith Concealment of material facts Due diligence | Partition Law | Download |
| 2019-05-23 | CA/WRT/0399/2016 |
A.W. Warnakula and Ecotech Lanka (private) Limited vs. Central Environmental Authority
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | environmental approval, biogas, electricity, organic fertilizer, Kandy Municipal Council, waste management, statutory obligations | Download | |
| 2019-05-22 | CA/WRT/0410/2016 |
Liyana Atukoralalage Done and Others vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Accounting Assistant Promotion process Merit list 2015 examination Vacancies Writ jurisdiction Certiorari Mandamus Factual disputes Procedural reform Mahinda Samayawardhena J. Public Petitions Committee of Parliament | Download | |
| 2019-05-22 | CA/WRT/0455/2015 |
Upali Ananda Gunasinghe Vs. Board of Investment of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | All judicial determination aligned with the reasoning that the dispute did not raise a public law issue amenable to writ jurisdiction, and the petitioner’s application for public law relief was dismissed. | Download | |
| 2019-05-21 | CA/WRT/0388/2018 |
Sharmila Roweena Jayawardene Gonawela Vs. Hon. Rani! Wickramasinghe and others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Strict adherence to procedural requirements for documentary evidence is imperative in writ proceedings. | Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990, Evidence (Special Provisions) Act No. 14 of 1995, Supreme Court Rules 1978 | Download |
| 2019-05-21 | CA/PHC/0078/2005 and CA/PHC/0078A/2005 |
Gaspe Mudiyanselage Kusumalatha and Another vs. H.M. Sriya Swarnakanthi and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Settlement proceedings Possessory order Timely objection Directory requirement Mandatory requirement Waiver Procedural omission Appellate decision High Court Restoration of order Forcible dispossession Relief Statutory interpretation | Judicature Act, No. 2 of 1978, Administration of Justice Law, No. 44 of 1973, Primary Courts\' Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979, Old Courts Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-05-17 | CA/WRT/0114/2013 |
Sri Parakramage Wasantha Kumara and Others Vs. Inspector General of Police and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Retrospective Promotion, Timely Redress, Undue Delay, Unexplained Delay, Administrative Disruption, Statutory Duty | Constitution | Download |
| 2019-05-17 | CA/WRT/0147/2013 |
Prof. (Dr.) Chelliah Elankumaran Vs. The University of Jaffna and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Procedural Impropriety, Transparency, Statutory Duty, Judicial Intervention, Delay, Estoppel | Constitution, Universities Act | Download |
| 2019-05-17 | CA/HC/0201-0207/2014 |
Yon Merenna Seeman Hewage Nilantha Kumara Silva and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Unlawful Assembly, Murder, Common Intention, Vicarious Liability, Eyewitness Testimony, Credibility | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-05-17 | CA/HC/0243/2010 |
Lokugamaralalage Abeyratne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Murder, Death sentence, Sudden fight, Premeditation, Heat of passion, Culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-05-17 | CA/HC/0253/2016 |
Wijesinghe Mapa Hamilage Priyankara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Kidnapping, Rape, Identification Evidence, Alibi, Medical Evidence, Mistaken Identity | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-05-17 | CA/HC/0261/2016 |
Ranhoti Bandaralage Jayawardena Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Uncorroborated testimony, Child victim, Medical evidence, Admission of guilt, Credibility of victim\'s statement, Circumstantial evidence, Corroboration not mandatory | Constitution, Criminal Procedure Code, High Courts of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-05-17 | CA/1105/2006 (Rev) |
Kamalani vs. Wijesinghe
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition Law District Court Court of Appeal Judgment Interlocutory Decree Plaint Final Decree Procedural Irregularities Party Substitution Section 12 Declaration Jurisdictional Defect | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977, Registration of Documents Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-05-17 | CA/0439/2000(F) |
Director Building, Ministry of Housing and Construction and Another vs. Hettiarachchi and Another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Res Ipsa Loquitur Negligence Motor Traffic Accident Defective Brakes Burden of Proof Vehicle Maintenance Damages Contributory Negligence Appeal Dismissed Trial Court Affirmed | Download | |
| 2019-05-17 | CA/WRT/0376/2014 |
Maheshwary Thambirajah vs. W. Waragoda, Land Acquiring Officer-Jaffna
District
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Investigational Preliminary Substantive Rights Judicial Review Administrative Acts Legal Effects Premature Application National Security Public Purpose Ministerial Decision Judicial Precedent Statutory Interpretation Acquisition Process | Land Acquisition Act, No.9 of 1950, as amended | Download |
| 2019-05-15 | CA/PHC/0034/2009 |
Narissa Gamaethige Wijesinghe Vs. Narissa Gamaethige Kirimudiyanse
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe J. | Land possession, Disputed land, Revisionary jurisdiction, Summary possession proceedings, Exceptional circumstances, Building materials, Preventive action | Constitution, Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-05-15 | CA/0817/2000 (F) |
Hettiaraehehilage Swarnalatha and Others Vs. Thalarambha Withanage Ekanayake and Another
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. | Declaration of title, Ejectment, Undivided portion of land, Partition proceedings, Transferred portion | Download | |
| 2019-05-15 | CA/PHC/0077/2013 |
Fathima Iysha vs. The Officer in Charge, Police Station, Biyagama
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Possession rights Residence Divorce Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 Section 68(3) Unlawful dispossession Two-month period Constructive possession Actual possession | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-05-15 | CA/WRT/0087/2013 |
Koralagamage Sydny Suranimala Kularatne v. Salinda Dissanayake
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Homeopathic Council, Minister of Indigenous Medicine, Interim Control Committee, Homeopathy Act No. 7 of 1970, ultra vires, void ab initio, registration of practitioners, elected members, statutory authority, null and void. | Homeopathy Act, No.7 of 1970 | Download |
| 2019-05-13 | CA/HC/0213/2014 |
Fernando vs. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Murder conviction Penal Code Section 296 Sole eye-witness Witness testimony contradictions Identity of the deceased Chain of evidence Corroboration Judicial analysis Witness credibility Post-mortem identification | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-05-10 | CA/PHC/APN/0183/2017 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Deegala Rankoth Valavve Kanlar Ganga Kularathna alias Baby Seeya
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe J. | Inordinate Delay, Unexplained Delay, Credibility of Witnesses, Uncorroborated Testimony, Fabrication, Corroboration, Contradictions | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-05-10 | CA/1111/2000 (F) |
Weerasekara Hettiarachchige Gertrude Perera Vs. Kusalanthi Fernando and another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Mortgage Bonds, Due Execution, Debtor-Creditor Relationship, Judicial Sale, Immovable Property, Formalities | Evidence Ordinance, Civil Procedure Code, Prevention of Frauds Ordinance, Thesawalamai Pre-emption Ordinance, Notaries Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-05-10 | CA/HC/0238-0239/2013 |
Poththegodage Anula Chandralatha and Another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Section 27 Evidence Ordinance, Admissibility of evidence, Discovery of body, Witness credibility, Corroboration, Prima facie case | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-05-10 | CA/WRT/0042/2013 |
Asian Finance Limited Vs. W.G.B.M. Ratnaweera and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Ultra Vires, Central Bank Directives, Discretionary Relief, Material Suppression/Misrepresentation | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment & Remuneration) Act as amended, Finance Business Act No. 42 of 2011, Monetary Law Act No. 58 of 1949 as amended, Banking Act No. 30 of 1988, Finance Companies Act No. 78 of 1988, Finance Leasing Act No. 56 of 2000 | Download |
| 2019-05-10 | CA/WRT/0037/2013 |
Asian Finance Limited Vs. Wasantha Kumara Galagoda and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Ultra vires, Central Bank directives, Remuneration, Executive director, Material facts, Non-disclosure, Discretionary remedies | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment & Remuneration) Act as amended, Finance Business Act No. 42 of 2011, Monetary Law Act No. 58 of 1949 as amended, Banking Act No. 30 of 1988, Finance Companies Act No. 78 of 1988, Finance Leasing Act No. 56 of 2000 | Download |
| 2019-05-10 | CA/WRT/0486/2011 |
Pattiyage Chandrakumara Pieris Vs. H.C Gunawardene and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Land Acquisition, Public Purpose, Compensation, Urgency, Laches, Evidentiary Burden | Constitution, Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2019-05-10 | CA/WRT/0153/2015 |
The Thiruketheeswaram Vs. M.Y.S. Deshapriya,
District Secretary of Mannar and Another
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Trusts Ordinance Section 102 Inquiry Complaint Plaint Writ of Prohibition Velautham v. Velauther | Trusts Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-05-10 | CA/WRT/1009/2008 |
Hemantha Chamindra Ovitigama Vs. Inspector General of Police and Others
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| 2019-05-10 | CA/WRT/0371/2012 |
Nalinda Andrew Samarakoon and Others Vs. Hon. Janaka Bandara Tennakoon and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | State Land Acquisition Restoration of Possession Alternative Land Quashed Acquisition Order Public Duty Statutory Duty Laches | Constitution, Land Acquisition Act (as amended) | Download |
| 2019-05-10 | CA/0576/1999 (F) |
E. M. Upali Ekanayake Vs. G. M. Deenawathi Menika Gajasinghe and another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Ex parte order Civil Procedure Code Prepayment Procedural defect District Judge Purge default inquiry Set aside order Right to be heard Maintainability of appeal Declaration of title Encroachment | Partition Law No.21 of 1977, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-05-10 | CA/0796/2000 |
P.L.H. Jayasinghe Vs. Warahenage Muninda Alwis
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Procedural irregularity Reasoned judicial orders Right of appeal Procedural fairness Defendant\'s absence Failure to file answer Reasonable grounds for default Statutory duty Appellate oversight | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-05-09 | CA/HC/0012/2013 |
Mohottige Ajith Anuruddha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Heroin, Unauthorized possession, Illegal trafficking, Miscarriage of justice, Procedural irregularities, Chain of custody, Proof beyond reasonable doubt | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act | Download |
| 2019-05-09 | CA/WRT/0119/2013 |
Don William Warnaguptha Rajapakse Vs. K.P. Rangana Fernando and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | State land, legality of quit notice, civil suit, title adjudication, Competent Authority, survey evidence | Constitution, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, as amended, Survey Act No. 17 of 2002 | Download |
| 2019-05-09 | CA/RI/0007/2019 |
W.W.A. Jayawardena v. Abhayawickramage Chandanee and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Restitutio in Integrum. This application is clearly devoid of merit. | Partition Law, No.21 of 1977, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No.19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-05-08 | CA/RI/0021/2017 |
Don Benadict Wellington Denawake and National Housing Development Authority Vs. H.W. Yasawardena
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Res judicata, Writ of execution, Eviction, Government housing unit, Appellate remedies, Fraud, Excusable mistake | Constitution, Provincial High Courts (Special Province) Act No.19 of 1990, National Housing Development Authority Act No.17 of 1979, Civil Procedure Code, Evidence Ordinance, Registration of Documents Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-05-08 | CA/0009/2000/F and CA/0010/2000/F |
Rankothpedige Nandasena and Another v. Rankothpedige Sandara and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Longstanding separate possession Interlocutory decree Civil Procedure Code Section 150 Pleadings Case outline Partition rights Devolution of rights Deed of transfer | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-05-08 | CA/1138/1998/F |
Nanayakarawasam Godakanda
Arachchige Seelawathi and Another Vs. Meetiyawala Gamage
Gnanawansa
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Ex parte judgment Civil Procedure Code Section 86(2) Purging default Unsound mind Guardian Reasonable grounds Procedural fairness Liberal approach Mental incapacity Registered attorney | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-05-08 | CA/PHC/0079/2015 |
Warakapitiya Mudiyanselage Yasantha Warakapitiya and another v. Kasthurisinghe Mudiyanselage Sisira Kumara Kasthurisinghe and another
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Dispossession Magistrate\'s Court Police observation notes Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 Section 66(1)(b) Section 68(3) Restoration of possession Appeal High Court Evidence Procedural omissions | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No.44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-05-07 | CA/RI/0382/2014 |
Kankanamage Chandana Geetha Priya Vs. Don Martin Amarasinghe and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Manifest Error, Miscarriage of Justice, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Procedural Dismissal, Technical Grounds, Entitlement | Constitution, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-05-07 | CA/HC/0194/2015 |
Thimbirigolle Sirirathana Thero vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Rasnayakepura.
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Penal Code, section 365B(2)(b), complainant\'s testimony, delay in reporting, lack of medical corroboration, discrepancies, statutory minimum sentence | Penal Code, European Convention on Human Rights | Download |
| 2019-05-07 | CA/WRT/0271/2018 |
Anoma Janadhari Jayasooriya vs. Public Performance Board and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Public Performance Board Film certificates Nude scenes Public Performance Ordinance Contractual arrangement Rights infringement | Constitution, Public Performance Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-05-07 | CA/WRT/0013/2019 |
Anura Kotuwegedara vs. R.P.A. Wimalaweera and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Unilever Sri Lanka Limited Labour Commissioner Inquiry Basic Salary Allowances Termination Reinstatement Back payment | Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No. 45 of 1971, Industrial Disputes Act, Industrial Disputes (Hearing and Determination of Proceedings) (Special Provisions) Act No. 11 of 2003 | Download |
| 2019-05-07 | CA/WRT/0421/2013 |
B.T.M.R.P. Maddegama Vs. Land Reform Commission and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Land Reform Commission Statutory Declaration Ownership Dispute Agricultural Land Inquiry Interim Order Statutory Determination Due Process Fairness | Constitution, Land Reform Law, No. 1 of 1972 | Download |
| 2019-05-07 | CA/WRT/0421/2013 |
B.T.M.R.P. Maddegama Vs. Land Reform Commission and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Land Reform Commission Statutory Declaration Ownership Dispute Agricultural Land Inquiry Interim Order Statutory Determination Due Process Fairness | Constitution, Land Reform Law, No. 1 of 1972 | Download |
| 2019-05-06 | CA/0750/2000 (F) |
P.D.S. Piyadharshani Vs. Akuretiye Gamage Asoka Wijesinghe and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition Action, Prescriptive Title, Adverse Possession, Joint Purchase, Beneficial Interest, Uninterrupted Possession, Ouster | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-05-06 | CA/0555/1999 (F) |
Agampodige Nirosha Shyamalee Pushpa Kumari and Others Vs. Manik Ralalage Seetin (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition Action, Land Identity, Land Extent, Boundaries, Survey Plan, Evidentiary Burden | Evidence Ordinance, Partition Act, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-05-06 | CA/722/1999 (F) |
Kananke Acharige Mithrananda Vs. Manage Sardajeewa and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition Action Lot No. 2 Preliminary Plan No. 3537 5th Defendant-Appellant District Court Evidence Ordinance Section 58 Admissions Formal Admissions Unchallenged Testimony Prescriptive Title Appellate Stage | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-05-03 | CA/PHC/0045/2019 |
Chandana Ukwatte vs. Deputy Provincial Commissioner of Revenue and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Turnover tax Financial Statute of the Western Province Principal officer Defaulter Company liability Vicarious liability | Financial Statute of the Western Province, No. 6 of 1990, Income Tax Ordinance, Inland Revenue Act, No. 4 of 1963 | Download |
| 2019-05-03 | CA/WRT/0232/2018 |
P.A. Rohini Mangalika and Others vs Wattegedara Thrift and Credit Co-operative Society Limited and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere J. | Loan repayment Co-operative Societies Statute Dispute resolution Recovery orders Illegality Irrationality Procedural impropriety Appellate remedy | Constitution, Co-operative Societies Statute No. 3 of 1998 of the Western Province Provincial Council | Download |
| 2019-05-03 | CA/WRT/410/2009 |
P.S. Weeraratne vs. Public Service Commission
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Judicial Review Public Service Commission (PSC) Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) Employment Termination Vacation of Post Notice Article 61A of the Constitution | Constitution, Interpretation Ordinance, Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act No. 4 of 2002 | Download |
| 2019-05-03 | CA/PHC/0007/2014 |
Udayasiri Saman Kumara Jayawardena and others v. Polwatte Gedara Gamini and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Possession Disturbance of possession Breach of peace Primary Courts’ Procedure Act Affidavits Settlement attempts Procedural objections Substantive justice | Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990, Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-05-03 | CA/0858/1997 (F) |
Ranmenika and Others vs. Perera
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Rei vindicatio Declaration of title Ejectment Demarcation of boundaries Proof of title Identification of land Failure to answer issues Civil Procedure Code Substantial prejudice Failure of justice Ownership | Constitution, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-05-02 | CA/LA/0002/2010 |
M.S. Fathima Farsana Vs. N.M.M. Madany
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Board of Quazis, Contested Divorce, Per Incuriam, Audi Alteram Partem, Inherent Jurisdiction, Ex Debito Justitiae | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-05-02 | CA/WRT/0150/2015 |
K.L. Lakshman Vs. Panadura Pradeshiya Sabha and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Statutory duty Eligibility Age limit Public Administration Circular 23/94 Pension Minutes Government service Cabinet approval | Download | |
| 2019-05-02 | CA/WRT/0198/2015 |
Don Jagath Prasad Kumara Wijesinghe v. Bandula Chandrasekara and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Family Dispute Public Law Remedy Private Contractual Obligation Writ Jurisdiction Certiorari Mandamus Agreement | Download | |
| 2019-05-02 | CA/WRT/0208/2016 |
People\'s Movement for the Rights of Patients (PMRP) vs. Hon. Rajitha Senaratne and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), appointment legality, statutory requirements, conflict of interest, procedural irregularities, distinct professionals | National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act, No.5 of 2015, Universities Act, No.16 of 1978, Bail Act | Download |
| 2019-05-02 | CA/WRT/0222/2016 |
All Ceylon Medical Officers’ Association vs. Professor Asitha De Silva and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) Appointment legality Quash appointments Writ of certiorari Writ of quo warranto Judicial economy Procedural duplication | National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act, No.5 of 2015 | Download |
| 2019-05-02 | CA/1282/2000(F) |
Ahamed Jeffery Mohamed Akbar vs. Kathaluwa Ananda Liyanage et al.
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Ejectment, Arrears of Rent, Sub-letting, Rent Act No. 7 of 1972, Section 10(2), Notice Terminating Tenancy | Rent Act, No.7 of 1972 (as amended), Rent Restriction Act, No.29 of 1948 | Download |
| 2019-05-02 | CA/RI/0133/2010 |
Bandaranayaka Liyanaarachchilage Pemawathi v. Coranelis Wickremasinghe Arachchi (deceased) and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | restitutio in integrum, partition proceedings, judgment, interlocutory decree, standing, judicial records, affidavits, allegations, trial court, equitable relief, delay | Download | |
| 2019-05-02 | CA/RI/0436/2015 |
Hettiarachchige Weerarathna and Wickramage Dona Kusumawathie vs. Alawattage Don Iresh Dayan
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Settlement Partition action Contingent interests District Court Court of Appeal Abuse of process Ejectment Damages Overholding Deed of transfer Default in payment Extension of time Revision/Restoration | Partition Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-05-02 | CA/WRT/0099/2016 |
Nanayakkarage Upul Nishantha Perera Vs. R.P.R. Rajapaksha, Commissioner General of Lands and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | Land Development Ordinance | Download | |
| 2019-05-02 | CA/WRT/0429/2015 |
Chandanie Rupasinghe Weragala and Nexia Corporation Consultants (Pvt) Ltd. v. G.W.M.G. Wickramasinghe and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena J. | The judgment concluded that company dissolution under the Companies Act precludes any residual authority for a former liquidator to commence or sustain actions in the company’s name. Dismissal of the petition for lack of standing was ordered. | Companies Act, No.7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2019-04-30 | CA/WRT/0366/2010 |
South West Apparel (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. W. J. L U. Wijeweera,
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Employee consent, Unlawful termination, Compensation order, Principles of natural justice, Factory closure, Scheduled employment | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No.45 of 1971 as amended, Wages Board Ordinance, Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act, Factories Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-04-30 | CA/WRT/0375/2018 |
Major General Nirmal Ajith Dharmaratne Vs. Lieutenant General N.U.M. Mahesh W. Senanayake and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Retrospectivity, Irrationality, Procedural unfairness, Administrative policies, Irreparable harm, Balance of convenience | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Army Act | Download |
| 2019-04-30 | CA/HC/0344/2017 |
Welayudan Subramanium alias kannaiya Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Uncorroborated testimony, Victim\'s evidence, Credibility, Consistency, Contradictions, Omissions, Judicial scrutiny | Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-04-29 | CA/1289/2000 (F) |
Dayaratne Senanayake Vs. Pubudusena Senanayake and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition Action, Exclusive Allotment, Admissibility of Evidence, Genuineness of Deed, Formal Proof, Common Property | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2019-04-29 | CA/WRT/0342/2012 |
Balasooriya Mudiyanselage Soorathunga Balasooriya Vs. Saman Piyasiri and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | substantive rights, retrospectivity, judicial review, parate execution, auction of the mortgaged property | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act, No. 4 of 1990, Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act, No. 1 of 2011, Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act, No. 19 of 2011 | Download |
| 2019-04-10 | CA/WRT/0151/2019 |
Asanga Seneviratne and Another Vs. Harin Fernando, MP, Hon. Minister of Sports and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Junior Federation Cup Tennis Tournament, Selection process, Selection criteria, Aggrieved person, Executive authority | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Sports Law No. 25 of 1973, as amended, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990, National Association of Sports Regulations No. 1 of 2016 | Download |
| 2019-04-05 | CA/0215/2016 |
Sathana Naidelage Dayaratne alias \"Mama\" Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Section 364(2)(e), Penetration, Medical evidence, Credibility of prosecutrix, Witness demeanor, Conviction, Rape | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979, Penal Code as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 | Download |
| 2019-04-05 | CA/WRT/0052/2012 |
K.A Sunil Premasiri Vs. T. J. Miskin and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Disciplinary charges, Quashed orders, Mandated jurisdiction, Appellate administrative power, Disciplinary authority, Deferment of salary increments | Constitution, Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act, No. 4 of 2002 | Download |
| 2019-04-05 | CA/HC/0079/2018 |
Kiriyadurage Sunil Somaratne Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Rape, Penal Code Section 364(2)(e), Conviction, Sentence, Prosecutrix, Credibility, Identification | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979, Penal Code as amended by Act No.22 of 1995 | Download |
| 2019-04-05 | CA/WRT/0122/2016 |
Adnan Abdul Rahaman and another Vs. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, Minister of Education and Others
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| 2019-04-05 | CA/PHC/0214/2014 |
Mohomed Haneefa Mohomad Irshan and Another Vs. Don Lal Michel Hettiarachchi and Another
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| 2019-04-05 | CA/HC/0321/2015 |
Gampola Vithanage Samantha Kumara alias Wele Suda Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Possession of heroin, Trafficking of heroin, Conviction, Death sentence, Evidence evaluation, Chain of custody, Procedural fairness, Presumption of innocence | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-04-05 | CA/PHC/0005/2014 |
Punchi Patabendige
Chandraratne Vs. Punchi Patabendige Premadasa
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Section 66(1)(b), Forcible dispossession, Restoration of possession, Partition action, Interim injunction | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No.44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-04-05 | CA/0292/1999 (F) |
Amidu Lebbe Fareed Vs. O. L. M. Idroos (Deceased) and Others
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| 2019-04-05 | CA/0445/1997 (F) |
P. Appuma and Another Vs. Wannahaka Mudiyanselage Heen Amma alias Hemalatha and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition Action, Intervention Application, Final Decree, Interlocutory Order, Appealability | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/0140-0141/2012 |
Harison Jayaweera and Another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe J. | Accomplice evidence, Corroboration, Murder, Robbery, Pardon, Reliability, Contradictions, Inconsistencies | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/WRT/0166/2017 |
Saundra Marakkala Imasha Lahiruni Upeksha and Others Vs. Hasitha Kesara Weththimuni and Others
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| 2019-04-04 | CA/0246/2014 |
Walpola Aarachchilage Nimal Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. | Murder, Sole eyewitness testimony, Inconsistencies in evidence, Delay in reporting, Lack of corroboration, Reliability of witness, Conviction | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/PHC/0288/2005 |
Dias Dharmasiri Ginige Vs. Labuna Hewage Siripala and Another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Right of way, Possession of land, Imminent breach of peace, Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Miscarriage of justice | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No.19 of 1990, Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/PHC/0074/2014 |
Hakurugala Gamlathge Anura Ranasinghe and Others Vs. Officer in Charge Police Headquarters, Gampaha and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Actual possession, Legal possession, Wrongful dispossession, Legality, Procedural propriety, Factual matters, Exceptional circumstances | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/BA/0019/2018 |
Lama Hewage Emil Ranjan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Remand, Detention, Revisionary relief, Statutory safeguards, Public order, Witness interference | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code, Bail Act | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/PHC/0101/2013 |
Douglas Ariyasinghe and Another Vs. T.M. Ekanayake and Another
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| 2019-04-04 | CA/WRT/0081/2008 |
K.A. Romesh Fernando Vs. The Hon. Minister of Education and Others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Compulsory acquisition, Urgency, Public purpose, Arbitrary and capricious, Section 5(2) of the Land Acquisition Act | Constitution of the Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Acquisition Act as amended, | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/WRT/0240/2017 |
Rajapaksha Pathiranage Namal Kumara Vs. Susantha Attanayake, Divisional Secretary, Mulatiyana
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| 2019-04-04 | CA/0889/1997 (F) |
Thalagune Seelarathna Thero and Others Vs. Senadeeralage Ukku Banda and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Disputed Land, Declaration of title, proof of ownership, documentary evidence, survey evidence, property boundaries, burden of proof, dominion | Download | |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/1187/1998 (F) |
Baranige Gnanawathie Vs. Udumalagala Gamage Pemasiri and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition action, Admissibility of new evidence, Reasonable diligence, Important influence on the result, Credible evidence, Devolution of title | Civil Procedure Code, Partition Act | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/1280/1999 (F) |
Welhena Rajapaksha
Appuhamilage Don Podi Ralahamy Rajapaksha Vs. Rajaguru Rajakaruna Gane Bandaralage Manel Padmakanthi and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Constructive Trust, Declaration of Title, Possession, Oral Agreement, Admissible Evidence, Parole Evidence, Beneficial Interest | Trusts Ordinance, No. 17 of 1917, Evidence Ordinance, No. 14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2019-04-04 | CA/WRT/0445/2014 |
Noordeen Lebbe Mohamed Rasheek Vs. Mawanella-Hemmathagama Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society Ltd. and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Requisitioned property, Derequisitioning order, Administrative discretion, Statutory interpretation, Temporary requisition, Indefinite deprivation | Constitution, Co-Operative Societies (Special Provisions) Act, No. 35 of 1970 | Download |
| 2019-04-03 | CA/0160/2013 |
Rajapaksha Karunawantha Davayalage Piyadasa and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Mistaken Identity, Identification Evidence, Contradictions in Testimony, Omissions in Evidence, Reliability of Evidence, Unlawful Assembly, Common Object, Kidnapping, Abduction, Intent to Murder | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-04-03 | CA/0266-0268/2015 |
Paramajothige Aruna Jeewantha and Others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Prior Knowledge, Common Intention to Cause Death, Sufficient Light for Identification | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-04-02 | CA/0009/2015 |
Lokuthota Hewage Ajith Somasundara alias Jothy Shantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Evidence Ordinance Section 120(2), Penal Code Section 296, Competency of witness, Marital status, Spousal testimony, Circumstantial evidence, Legally valid marriage | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-04-02 | CA/HC/0235/2014 |
Geegana Gamage Amarasiri Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Attempted murder, Penal Code Section 300, Fair trial, Delay in investigation, Non-disclosure of evidence, Procedural irregularities, Prejudice to the defence | Constitution, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-04-02 | CA/WRT/0193/2015 |
Lanka Viduli Podu Sevaka Sangamaya Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Collective Agreement, Locus standi, Trade union, Void ab initio, Public interest, Administrative inconvenience | Constitution, Interpretation Ordinance, No. 21 of 1901, Ceylon Electricity Board Act, No. 17 of 1969, Trade Union Ordinance, Penal Code, Land Acquisition Act, State Lands Ordinance, Emergency (Universities) Regulations No. 1 of 1983, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-04-01 | CA/HC/0256/2017 |
Wickremesinghe Raigamage Ranjith Alias Lokka Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. | Murder, Penal Code Section 296, Evidence Ordinance Section 114(f), Adverse Inference, Witness Credibility, Eyewitness, Identification, Corroboration | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-04-01 | CA/HC/0024/2011 |
Ambagahagedara Nimal Ratnayake Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Murder, Conviction, Eyewitness testimony, Medical evidence, Ligature marks, Strangulation, Dock statement, Corroboration, Credibility, Afterthought | Criminal Procedure Act No:15 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-04-01 | CA/WRT/0041/2019 |
Ensen Trading & Industry (Pvt.) Limited Vs. Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Special Commodity Levy, rescinding order, levy concession, issue estoppel, res judicata, abuse of process | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Special Commodity Levy Act No. 48 of 2007, Customs Ordinance, Sri Lanka Export Development Act No. 40 of 1979, Excise (Special Provisions) Act No. 13 of 1989, Finance Act, Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002, Interpretation Ordinance, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990, Supreme Court Rules 1978 | Download |
| 2019-04-01 | CA/0608/2000/F |
Ariyawathie De Silva Vs. Edirisinghe Devage Wijesena and Another
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Partition action, Land boundaries, Land extent, Ownership lineage, Corpus dispute, Pedigree dispute | Download | |
| 2019-03-29 | CA/0014/2014 |
Padikara Gedara Ratnayaka Mudiyanselage Madduma Banda v. Officer-in-Charge Police Station, Wan Ela and Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Attempted Murder, Firearm, Conviction, Life Sentence, Fabrication of Evidence, Witness Testimony, Forensic Evidence, Credible Evidence, Unsubstantiated Claims | Firearms Ordinance, Firearms (Amendment) Act, No. 22 of 1996 | Download |
| 2019-03-29 | CA/0197/2016 |
K. Krishnan Anthony Jeyaraj Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Fair trial, Prosecution witnesses, Cross-examination, Dock statement, Burden of proof, Alibi defence, Reasonable doubt, Miscarriage of justice | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Judicature Act | Download |
| 2019-03-29 | CA/0628/1997 (F) |
Bulanwatte Dharmasirige Seelawathie Vs. Bulanwatte Dharmasirige Piyasena and Another
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Right of way, Prescriptive right, Servitude, Alternative route, Burden of proof, Land action | Download | |
| 2019-03-29 | CA/0776/1999 (F) |
H. G. Greta Piyawathi vs. Anil Gunasena Moley and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Prescription Kandyan Law Chain of title Factual findings District Court decision Gross Ingratitude Irrevocable Deed of Gift | Revocation of Irrevocable Deed of Gift on the ground of Gross Ingratitude Act, No. 5 of 2017 | Download |
| 2019-03-29 | CA/1041/2000/F |
Lokupetiyapege Samel and Another Vs. Seethawaka Liyanage Don Juwanis and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Prescriptive rights Usufructuary mortgage Adverse possession Documentary proof Deed | Download | |
| 2019-03-28 | CA/0343/1995 (F) |
Wijekoon Arachchige Chaminda Vs. Somawathie Liyanarachchi and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Deed Registration, Priority of Deeds, Proper Folio, Partition Action, Valuable Consideration, Technical Failure | Registration of Documents Ordinance, No. 23 of 1927 (as amended) | Download |
| 2019-03-28 | CA/WRT/0536/2010 |
Sithy Masoona Mohideen vs. J. Ratnayake and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Tenant\'s right Personal right Heirs Devolve Substitution Board of Review Jurisdiction | Finance Act, No. 11 of 1963, Ceiling on Housing Property Law, No. 1 of 1973, Rent Act, No. 34 of 1976, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-03-28 | CA/WRT/0343/2014 |
Nimali Manojika Herath Vs. Pradeshiya Sanwardana Bank and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Compulsory leave Misconduct Judicial review (certiorari) Validity of internal guidelines vs. statutory rules Reinstatement Disciplinary inquiry | Pradeshiya Sanwardena Bank Act, No.41 of 2008, Disciplinary Code | Download |
| 2019-03-27 | CA/1422/1999 (F) |
Von. Dombawela Dhammikka Thero v. Menikpurage Somadasa and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition Law Section 48(4) Final appealable order Interlocutory decree Leave to appeal Preliminary objection Procedural compliance | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1979, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-03-27 | CA/HC/0130/2015 |
Puwakgolle Basnayake Mudiyanselage Wickramasinghe alias \"Deiya\" Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Murder Penal Code Section 296 Confession Medical evidence Investigative findings Corroboration Reasonable doubt | Criminal Procedure Code, Evidence Ordinance, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-03-27 | CA/PHC/0178/2012 |
Nanayakkarawasam Nagawaththa Arachchige Pushpakumara Nagawaththa and Others v. Sydney Benjamin Jayasundara Senevirathna and Others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Identification of Corpus, Dispossession, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Judicial Deference, constructive possession | Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-03-27 | CA/PHC/APN/0117/2017 |
Sarath Andarahennadi Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Sigiriya and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Revision Application Preliminary Objections Non-party Statutory Appeal Locus Standi Aggrieved Party Discretionary Jurisdiction Delay/Laches | Primary Courts Procedure Act, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No.19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-03-26 | CA/0218/2016 |
Perumal Punyamoorthi Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Deposition, Circumstantial evidence, Conviction, Admissibility, Procedural requirements, Statutory safeguards | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-26 | CA/0594/2005 (Rev) |
Palihawadana Arachchige Sunil Gamini and others Vs. Amarasinghe Mudiyanselage Saranelis Amarasinghe (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition Law Notice to non-party claimants Preliminary survey Procedural breach Partition decree | Partition Law No.21 of 1977 (as amended by Act No.32 of 1987), Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-03-26 | CA/PHC/0171/2012 |
Francis Chaminda Perera Vs. Officer in Charge, MO Branch, Police Station, Negombo and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Tenancy dispute Paddy field Magistrate\'s Court jurisdiction Agrarian Development Act Status quo order Breach of peace Interim measures | Arbitration Act, No. 11 of 1995, Agrarian Development Act, No. 46 of 2000, as amended, Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-03-25 | CA/WRT/0299/2013 |
Captain M.B.A Dissanayake Vs. General Jagath Jayasuriya and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Army commission withdrawal, Court of Inquiry, President\'s pleasure principle, Natural justice, Procedural defects, Administrative remedies, Discretionary power, Military service, Lawfulness of removal | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Army Courts of Inquiry Regulations of 1952, Army Act No. 17 of 1949 as amended, Army Disciplinary Regulations 1950 | Download |
| 2019-03-25 | CA/HC/0188/2013 |
Karunaratne Ganitha Gedara Weerasena Alias Abe Vs. The Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | fair trial, the maxim \'Falsus in uno falsus in omnibus\', circumstantial evidence | Evidence Ordinance, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-03-25 | CA/TAX/0002/2017 |
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue vs. Pigott Chapman and Company
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Partnership Dissolution Death of partner Legal entity Preliminary objection Frivolous and vexatious | Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011, Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006, Interpretation Ordinance, Stamp Duty Act, No. 43 of 1982 | Download |
| 2019-03-25 | CA/WRT/0007/2015 |
Dilhan Mario De Silva Vs. Hon. Gayantha Karunathilaka and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Urgency Immediate Possession Public Purpose Traffic Congestion Procedural Compliance Statutory Requirements | Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950, as amended | Download |
| 2019-03-25 | CA/WRT/0354/2015 |
Jagath Kumara Imaduwa Vithane Vs. The Commander, Sri Lanka Army and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Withdrawal of Commission Military Discipline Laches Exhaustion of Remedies Internal Disciplinary Processes Judicial Non-interference | Army Act No. 17 of 1949, Army Discipline Regulations 1950 | Download |
| 2019-03-22 | CA/PHC/0038/2015 |
Kundalabharana Acharige Jayantha Ariyarathne and Others. vs. The OIC, Police Station, Hettipola and Another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe J. | Appellate Jurisdiction, Constitutional Provisions (Article 138(1), Article 154(P)), Statutory Interpretation (High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1990, Section 9), Assault (Penal Code, Section 314), Conviction | Constitution, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1990, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-03-22 | CA/HC/0243A-C/2006 |
Palle Kanaknamalage Don Mahesh Vijaya Gunawardena and Others vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Collective criminal liability Common intention Murder Robbery Section 32 of the Penal Code Circumstantial evidence Procedural amendment of indictment Chain of custody | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979, Evidence Ordinance, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-03-22 | CA/HC/0024/2015 |
Kumarasinghe Hettiarachchilage Gamini Sarath vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Dying declarations Identification evidence Alibi defense Eyewitness testimony Admissibility of evidence Credibility of witnesses Adverse inference Conviction | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-03-22 | CA/HC/0223-0225/2011 |
Godahire Gedara Kapilaratne Banda and Others. vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | abduction, murder, unlawful assembly, identification evidence, unreliable evidence, conviction | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979, High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No.19 of 1990, Evidence Ordinance, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-03-22 | CA/WRT/0171/2016 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Rukman Gunathilaka Herath v. Vice Admiral R.C. Wijegunaratne and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Compulsory Unpaid Leave Volunteer Naval Force Sri Lanka Navy Natural Justice Procedural Fairness Indefinite Leave Specified Period | Navy Act, No.34 of 1950 | Download |
| 2019-03-22 | CA/WRT/0417/2017 |
Dr. Sena Yaddehige Vs. Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Insider trading Compounding offences Discretionary power Interim relief Writ application Certiorari Arbitrary decision Unreasonable decision | Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka Act, No. 36 of 1987, as amended | Download |
| 2019-03-21 | CA/WRT/0197/2012 |
W. Samararatne v. National Gem & Jewellery Authority and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Leasehold Interest Ownership Co-ownership Statutory Requirements By-laws | National Gem and Jewellery Authority Act No. 50 of 1993, State Gem Corporation Act No. 13 of 1971, State Gem Corporation by-laws No.1 of 1971 | Download |
| 2019-03-21 | CA/WRT/0284/2013 |
W. Samararatne Vs. M.A.S. Weerasinghe and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Paddy land Gemming license Agrarian Development Act State Gem Corporation By-laws Lessee Ownership Co-owner | Constitution, Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000, as amended, State Gem Corporation Act No. 13 of 1971, State Gem Corporation by-laws No.1 of 1971 | Download |
| 2019-03-21 | CA/WRT/0008/2016 |
Shanthi Kothalawala Vs. The Commissioner General of
Lands and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Delay Inconsistent Accounts Good Faith Candour Public Law Remedies Statutory Duties Permit | Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-03-19 | CA/0260/2013 |
Wehalla Arachchige Chaminda Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Trafficking, Possession of heroin, Procedural defects, Dock statement, Conviction, Death sentence, Evidentiary handling, Credibility assessment | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) | Download |
| 2019-03-19 | CA/PHC/APN/0107/2018 |
Kariyakarawanage Sithum Shamika Fernando vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Kuliyapitiya and Another
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Hon. K.K.Wickremasinghe, J. | Bail, Heroin, Trafficking, Remand, Indictment, Exceptional Circumstances | Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979, Bail Act, Public Security Ordinance, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act, No. 13 Of 1984 | Download |
| 2019-03-15 | CA/0243/2017 |
Innakpulige Sumith alias Polhengoda Sumith Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Uncorroborated Evidence, Procedural Lapses, Lack of corroborated evidence, Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance, | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-15 | CA/PHC/0139/2008 |
Katukoliya Gamage Kalyani Vs. Halpandeniya Hewage Premawathie
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Possession, Disputed land, Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Evidence, Title, Breach of peace | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Primary Courts Procedure Act, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-15 | CA/PHC/0149/2006 |
Susewhewage Piyarathne (Deceased) and Others Vs. Meegamuwage Jayantha Premarathne and Another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | alternative remedy, section 81 of the Criminal Procedure Code, land in dispute, possession | Criminal Procedure Code, Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-03-15 | CA/PHC/0161/2008 |
Sundararajah Pushparaja Vs. Urban Council, Nawalapitiya and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Legitimate Expectation, Tenancy, Alternative Accommodation, Procedural Deficiency, Discretionary Relief, Delay and Laches, Unequivocal Promise | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Provincial High Court (Special Provisions) Act No. 10 of 1990, Rehabilitation of Persons, Properties and Industries Authority Act No. 29 of 1987, Urban Council Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-15 | CA/PHC/0184/2013 |
Maddegoda Welli Durayalage Gangasiri Vs. The OIC, Police Station, Badulla and Others
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe J. | section 303 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, custodial and suspended sentences, sentencing discretion, administration of justice | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act (as amended), Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-03-15 | CA/0055/2014 |
Loku Yaddehige Jagath alias Chutta Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Murder charge, Identification evidence, Eyewitness testimony, Dying declaration, Contradictions in testimony, Credibility of witness, Reasonable doubt | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-15 | CA/TAX/0017/2017 |
Stafford Motor Company (Private) Limited vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Time-barred Nation Building Tax (NBT), Disallowable Expense, Inland Revenue Act, Tax Appeals, Commission Act, Statutory Interpretation | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Interpretation Ordinance, Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No. 45 of 1971, Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979, Companies Act No. 17 of 1982, Inland Revenue Act No. 4 of 1963, Nation Building Tax Act No. 9 of 2009 as amended (NBT Act) | Download |
| 2019-03-15 | CA/RI/0198/2007 |
K. Janaka Prasanna Kumara Perera v. Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka Limited
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Revision Restitutio in integrum Auction sale Appellate jurisdiction Statutory limitations Legislative restrictions | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 10 of 1996 | Download |
| 2019-03-15 | CA/WRT/0048/2016 |
G.W. Podimenike and Others v. R.M.D.P. Pushpakumari and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Succession dispute Eldest son Writ of certiorari Writ of mandamus District Court Civil Procedure Code Section 217(g) Factual disputes Declaratory relief | Land Development Ordinance, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-03-14 | CA/WRT/0240/2016 |
Lieutenant Colonel Ratnayaka Mudiyanselage Upali Ratnayaka Vs. Lieutenant General Krishantha De Silva and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Army Board, Confirmation in rank, Wednesbury unreasonableness, Judicial review, Merit, Seniority, Adverse reports, Administrative discretion | Download | |
| 2019-03-14 | CA/HC/0165/2007 |
Ganeraralage Upali Gunaratne alias Mahathun and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Unlawful assembly Murder Penal Code Common object Membership liability Conviction Sentence Eyewitness testimony Credibility of evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Judicature Act, Evidence Ordinance, Penal Code, | Download |
| 2019-03-13 | CA/WRT/0326/2015 |
Kurukulasooriya Patricia Iranganie Fernando and Another Vs. Francis Sandira Sathiyasothi,
Divisional Secretary,
Madhu and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | State Land Possession, Eviction Proceedings, Quit Notice, Discretionary Writ Relief, State-owned Land, Permit, Affidavit, Jurat | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-13 | CA/0350/2000 (F) |
Udumil Marikkar Sara Umma Vs. Mohideen Ebrahim Siththi Afilar and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Declaration of title, Ejectment, Paper title, Rei vindicatio action, Burden of proof, Lawful possession, Prescription | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-03-13 | CA/0664/1997 (F) |
Adhikari Appuhamillage Maggiehamine Vs. Adhikari Appuhamillage Don
Yohanis Appuhamy alias Yohanis Adhikari and Another
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | share entitlement, title, grave error, nullity, re-trial | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1997 | Download |
| 2019-03-13 | CA/PHC/APN/64/2015 |
Hettiarachchilage Kamal Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe J. | Functus Officio Court of Appeal Penal Code Rape Conviction Sentencing Compensation | Penal Code as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995, Code of Criminal Procedure Act as amended, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-13 | CA/WRT/0347/2015 |
Buddhisarani Shiroma Vithanage Vs. The Commissioner of National Housing and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Procedural flaw Fair hearing Statutory authority Procedural safeguards Section 16(1) Section 39(1) Vesting Conveyance Tenant | Ceiling on Housing Property Law, No. 1 of 1973 | Download |
| 2019-03-12 | CA/WRT/0213/2011 |
Inter University Sub-Warden Union and Another vs. University Grants Commission and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Clarificatory Letters Scheme of Recruitment Administrative Law Rationality Unlawful Amendment | Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978 | Download |
| 2019-03-12 | CA/WRT/0418/2015 |
W.E. Viswasam and Others Vs. Wattala Pradeshiya Sabhawa and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Approval for construction Suspension of approval Ministry of Religious Affairs Recommendation Ultra vires Writs of certiorari, mandamus, and prohibition Procedural propriety | Download | |
| 2019-03-11 | CA/17/1999/F |
Vettivel Pillai Rajagopal Vs. Orient Holdings Limited
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | sale or a mortgage, clear and unambiguous documentary evidence, misrepresentation, sham transaction | Download | |
| 2019-03-11 | CA/REV/0955/2005 |
Akuretiya Gamage Nandawathie and Others Vs. Samuel Alexander Iddamalgoda (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Partition Judgment, Vesting of Title, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Statutory Determination, Gazette Notification, Agricultural Land, Statutory Lessee, Statutory Declaration | Land Reform Law, No. 1 of 1972 | Download |
| 2019-03-11 | CA/WRT/0383/2016 |
World Vision Lanka (Guarantee) Limited. Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and Others.
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | employer-employee relationship, EPF payments, refund, direct employment | Download | |
| 2019-03-11 | CA/1366/2000/F |
Galolu Kankanamlage Kirinelis Singho and Others Vs. Gannoru Kankanamalage
Sirisena and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | rei vindicatio, declaration of title, ejectment, damages, partition plan, identification of land, dominium, corpus | Primary Courts Procedure Act, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-03-11 | CA/0275/2014 |
Millage Sunil Fernando Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Murder, Conviction, Uncorroborated testimony, Single prosecution witness, Identification, Sufficiency of lighting, Evidentiary contradictions, Credible testimony | Constitution, Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-11 | CA/REV/0016/2006 |
Kirihena Appuhamilage Don Jagath Rohana and Others vs Samuel Alexander Iddamalgoda and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | vesting of land, Land Reform Commission, partition action, District Court judgment, statutory lease, revisionary jurisdiction, interlocutory decree, final decree, writ of possession | Land Reform Law, No. 1 of 1972 | Download |
| 2019-03-08 | CA/TAX/0025/2014 |
Young Men\'s Buddhist Association Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | definition of a \"company\", taxability of rental income, Tax exemption, Corporation vs Company, Statutory interpretation | Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011, Inland Revenue Act, No. 38 of 2000 (as amended), Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 (as amended), Companies Act, No. 7 of 2007, Young Men\'s Buddhist Association, Colombo Ordinance, No. 11 of 1927, | Download |
| 2019-03-08 | CA/PHC/0182/2006 |
W.W.Palis Vs. Subramanium Ranjith KUMAR and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Revisionary Jurisdiction, Forcible Dispossession, Possession, Exceptional Circumstances, Procedural Safeguards, Statutory Requirements | Primary Courts Procedure Act as amended | Download |
| 2019-03-08 | CA/PHC/0196/2014 |
Sinnapurage Harrison Vs. Sinnapurage Deepa Ranjani
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Land Possession Dispute, Revision Application, Actual Possession, Risk of Breach of Peace, Procedural Safeguards, Exceptional Circumstances | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-03-08 | CA/PHC/0176/2014 |
M.A. Weerasena Vs. Engineer P.K. Padmakeerthi,
Divisional Irrigation Director, Colombo Division
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Writ of Possession, Competent Authority, Ejectment Proceedings, Statutory Compliance, Jurisdictional Review, Application for Recovery of Possession, Occupier, Transfer of Government Quarters | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 as amended | Download |
| 2019-03-08 | CA/PHC/0150/2014 |
Lakruwan Sampath Vs. Engineer P.K. Padmakeerthi,
Divisional Irrigation Director, Colombo Division
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Ejectment, Vacant Possession, Judicial Review, Revision Proceedings, Competent Authority, Writ of Possession | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 as amended | Download |
| 2019-03-08 | CA/PHC/0030/2012 |
Attanayake Mudiyanselage Jayasinghe and Others Vs. S.M. Lalith Gunaseeli Senanayake and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Possession, Dispossession, Breach of Peace, Procedural Compliance, Court of Appeal Rules, Evidentiary Basis, Waiver | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Primary Courts Procedure Act, Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts established by Article 154P of the Constitution) Rules, 1988, The Evidence Ordinance, High Court of the Provinces Act of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-03-08 | CA/1061/1998/F |
Seylan Bank Limited. Vs. Subainghe Kankanamlage Padmasiri Subasinghe
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Overdraft facility Cheques Certified bank ledgers Evidence Ordinance Prima facie evidence Adverse inferences | Civil Procedure Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-08 | CA/WRT/0049/2016 |
Merbok MDF Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. v. Conservator General of Forests and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Export Permit Medium Density Fibre (MDF) Boards Rubber wood Regulations Gazette Notification Ultra vires Certiorari Timber Forest produce | Forest Ordinance (as amended), Custom Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-07 | CA/0060/2016 |
Athauda Ralalage Rukman Jayawardena Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Murder, Attempted robbery, Dealing with stolen property, Circumstantial evidence, Legal presumptions, Reasonable doubt, Acquittal | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-07 | CA/WRT/0327/2015 |
Mohamed Cassim Sathik Vs. Secretary to the Ministry of Home Affairs and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | disciplinary proceedings, interdiction, reinstatement, procedural delays, administrative appeal | Download | |
| 2019-03-07 | CA/WRT/0355/2015 |
Dr. K.P.G. Pradeep Wijewardena Vs. Commissioner of Elections and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | party secretary discretion, nomination, vacancy, preferential votes, eligible person, Supreme Court precedent, interim stay | Constitution, Provincial Council Elections Act, Local Authorities Elections (Amendment) Act No. 24 of 1987 | Download |
| 2019-03-06 | CA/PHC/APN/0081/2018 |
Wanigarathna
Badalge Michel and Another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe J. | Bail, Exceptional circumstances, Heroin possession, Procedural defect, Statutory requirements, Prior convictions, Discretionary remedy | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended), Bail Act No. 30 of 1997, Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No 48 of 1979, | Download |
| 2019-03-06 | CA/0044/2014 |
The Attorney General Vs. Premasirige Duminda Lakshan Premasiri
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K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | suspended sentence, mandatory minimum custodial sentences, grave sexual abuse, rape, minor, mitigating factors, familial relationships, plea of guilt | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-03-06 | CA/WRT/329/2013 |
Samawathie Menike Liyanagedera vs. Divisional Secretary, Hingurakgoda and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Procedural Flaws, Natural Justice, Administrative Orders, Ultra Vires, Appellate Decision, Lawful Authority | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-06 | CA/WRT/0248/2015 |
Malkavitage Gerard Perera Vs. Land Commissioner General and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Intervenient Petitioners, necessary party, Land acquisition, public purpose of constructing a bus terminus | Download | |
| 2019-03-06 | CA/WRT/0249/2015 |
K.N. Mankotte Vs. Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Section 8(2) Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act Antedate Appointment Director (Extension and Training) Department of Agriculture Constitutional Authority Jurisdictional Error | Land Redemption Ordinance, No. 61 of 1942, Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions and Powers) Regulations, No. 6 of 1971, Administrative Appeals Tribunals Act, No. 4 of 2002, Medical Ordinance, No. 26 of 1927, as amended, the Coutts Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-06 | CA/WRT/0288/2015 |
K.T.S.S. Gunawardena Vs. Lt. Gen. A.W.J.C. De Silva and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Promotion Retirement Brigadier Colonel Disciplinary Record Army Officers Service Regulations Army Pension and Gratuity Code | Army Officers Service Regulations (Regular Force), 1992 | Download |
| 2019-03-06 | CA/WRT/0306/2015 |
Brian Peter Obeysekera Vs. Ranjith Chandrasekara and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association Discretionary power Exhaustion of remedies Internal appeal mechanism Procedural compliance Judicial review | Download | |
| 2019-03-05 | CA/WRT/0194/2016 |
Courtaulds Trading Company (Pvt) Limited. Vs. M.D.C. Amarathunga, The Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Employment Status, Independent Contractor, Employee, Technical Consultant, EPF and Gratuity, Control Test, Substance over Form, Employer-Employee Relationship | Download | |
| 2019-03-05 | CA/0224/2013 |
Waduwange Harold Shantha Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. | Murder, Conviction, Eyewitness, Forensic evidence, Adverse inference, Reasonable doubt, Fair trial | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-05 | CA/0743/1996 (F) |
Weerappuli Radage Magilin Jinadasa and Others Vs. Weerappuli Radage Jemis and others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition Law Interlocutory decree Final partition Section 48(4) Discretionary relief Non-appearance Prompt application Final and binding | Partition Law, Law No. 21 of 1977 (as amended), Civil Procedure Code, No. 2 of 1889 (as subsequently amended) | Download |
| 2019-03-05 | CA/0554/2000/F |
Anthonidura Karunapala De Silva, (Deceased) v. Anthonidura Somapala De Silva
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | partition action, the pedigree, discrepancy in the plaintiff\'s pedigree | Partition Law | Download |
| 2019-03-05 | CA/WRT/0107/2016 |
Koswetiye Gedera Ajith Ananda Weerathilaka Vs. Gagana Bulathsinghala and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Double Jeopardy Service No Longer Required (SNLR) Warrant Officer Discharge from Service Summary Trial Severe Reprimand | Air Force Act No.41 of 1949 | Download |
| 2019-03-01 | CA/WRT/0049/2013 |
Kathirgamu Sivalogeswaran Vs. N.Vedanayagam, District Secretary, Mullaitivu.
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | post-conflict land resettlement, Article 33(f) of the Constitution, discrimination, procedural requirements, ethnic discrimination | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-01 | CA/PHC/0071/2014 |
Jayapalan Iruthayamarie Vs. Urban Development Authority
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Demolition Order, Gazetted Development Area, Unauthorized Construction, Procedural Challenges, Enforcement Measures | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 | Download |
| 2019-03-01 | CA/PHC/0105/2015 |
Manthrisinghe Devage Kusumawathi Vs. Aruna Sanjeewa J ayanada Godallawatta,
Divisional Secretary, Kolonna
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Deed of Gift, Historical Possession, State Land, Ejection, Valid Permit, Written Authority, Competent Authority, Summary Ejection Proceedings | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 (as amended) | Download |
| 2019-03-01 | CA/PHC/0001/2014 |
Taj Divisional Development Co-operative Society Vs. Secretary, Haputale Pradeshiya Sabha, Diyathalawa
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Demolition Order, Unauthorized Construction, Building Plan Approval, Statutory Procedure, Meeting Minutes, Legal Effect, Burden of Proof | Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978, Evidence Ordinance, Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 1 of 1987 | Download |
| 2019-03-01 | CA/PHC/0146/2013 |
Mrs. P.K. Thuduwage Vs. Engineer P.K. Padmakeerthi, Divisional Irrigation Director, Colombo Division
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Writ of Possession, Competency of Authority, Government Policy, Legitimate Expectation, Judicial Review, Ejectment Proceedings | Provisions of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 as amended | Download |
| 2019-03-01 | CA/PHC/0155/2010 |
The Galle Municipal Council and others Vs. Galle Festival (Guarantee) Limited
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Entertainment Tax, Tax Exemption, Resolution, Legitimate Expectation, Procedural Fairness, Revocation of Exemption | Constitution of the Republic of Sri Lanka, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No.19 of 1990, Companies Act No. 7 of 2007, Entertainment Tax Ordinance No. 12 of 1946 as amended | Download |
| 2019-03-01 | CA/PHC/APN/0147/2017 |
Alawaththa Kankanamage Nandasena Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Homagama and Others
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe J. | Bail, Revision Application, Charge Sheet, Heroin Trafficking, Legal Precedents, Exceptional Circumstances, Remand | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act (as amended), Bail Act, Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No 48 of 1979, Public Security Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-03-01 | CA/WRT/0378/2014 |
Kattadige Jinadasa v. Hathiringe Dayananda and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Succession State land Nomination Brother Nephew Writ relief Promptitude | Land Development Ordinance, No. 19 of 1935 | Download |
| 2019-03-01 | CA/REV/0077/2006 |
W.A. Anandalal Vs. Don Edwin Dahanayake and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | partition action, revision, restitutio in integrum, final decree, State Grant, non-parties, discretionary remedy | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-28 | CA/PHC/0017/2006 |
Abdul Lathiff Mohamed Anver and Another Vs. Provincial Revenue Commissioner Department of Provincial Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Stamp duty demand, Technical defect, Alternative administrative remedy, Not susceptible to certiorari | Finance Statute No. 08 of 1990 (North Western Province Finance Statute), Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990, Arbitration Act No. 11 of 1995 | Download |
| 2019-02-28 | CA/PHC/0223/2006 |
S.L.M. Naim Vs. Mohammed Naina Marikkar Haseeb and Another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Defective affidavit, Interlocutory order, No right of appeal, Inappropriate remedy | Primary Courts Procedure Act, Constitution, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-02-27 | CA/0358/1999/F |
Mohamed Ismail Mohamed Sabri and others Vs. Abuthalibu Sithy Sarena (Deceased) and others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Validity of English Plaint, Article 24(1) of the Constitution, Maintainability of the action, Preliminary Objections | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-02-27 | CA/0628/1999/F |
Jayasinghage Paul Condred Ravindra Perera and Others Vs. Panambarage Alfred Chandana Fonseka and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Title and Ejectment, Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance, Adverse possession, A declaration of title | Prescription Ordinance, No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2019-02-27 | CA/0192/2017 |
Jayasenage Janaka Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Inadequate Circumstantial Evidence, Mere doubt or suspicious conduct, Warrant of an acquittal, Failure to Establish Corpus Delicti | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-27 | CA/0005/2018 |
Abdul Azeez Mohamed Ishaq Vs. Rafeeda Banu
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Leave to Appeal, Sections 44, 60, and 62(1) of Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act, Intervention at interlocutory stage, Abuse of process | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act No.13 of 1951 (as amended), | Download |
| 2019-02-27 | CA/1210/1996 (F) |
K. D Richard Siemon Perera (Deceased) and Others Vs. Kande Kankanamalage Edward (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition Title Pedigree Prescriptive Title Appellate Court Trial Court Factual Findings Documentary Evidence Witness Assessment Exclusive Possession Amicable Partition | Download | |
| 2019-02-26 | CA/PHC/APN/0115/2018 |
Sunil Sumanawansha Amarathunga Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Bail after Conviction, Factors for bail, Judicial Discretion, Revisionary Jurisdiction | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Bail Act No.30 of 1997, Administration of Justice Law | Download |
| 2019-02-26 | CA/PHC/APN/0115/2018 |
Sunil Sumanawansha Amarathunga Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K.Wickremasinghe, J. | Bail After Conviction, Judicial Discretion, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Potential delays in the appeal process | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance, Bail Act No.30 of 1997, Administration of Justice Law | Download |
| 2019-02-26 | CA/WRT/0378/2016 |
K.V.D. Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. Commissioner General of Excise and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Renewal of licences New applications Proximity requirements Legitimate expectation Ultra vires | Excise Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-25 | CA/WRT/0379/2015 |
Heen Paragahakumburalaya Siriweera Vs. The Director General of Pensions and Another
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Public Officer Entitlement Statutory Intent Express Refusal Eligibility Deadline Widower Female Public Officer | Widowers’ and Orphans’ Pension Act, No. 24 of 1983, Widowers’ and Orphans’ Pension (Amendment) Act, No. 2 of 2001 | Download |
| 2019-02-22 | CA/0133/2017 |
Ranaweerage Thusitha Kumara Ranaweera alias Chuti Mama vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Section 354 of the Penal Code, Kidnapping from lawful guardianship, Grave sexual abuse, Insufficient evidence, Burden of proof, alibi defense | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-02-22 | CA/PHC/0079/2012 |
Thalduwa Lekam Gamaralalage Seelawathi and Another Vs. J.C.M. Priyadarshani
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | State land, Exceptional circumstances, Section 9(1) of State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Competent Authority, Misconception about the jurisdiction | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 (as amended), Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-22 | CA/PHC/0111/2011 |
Tissa Abeywickrema and Others Vs. Mayor, Badulla Municipal Council and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Club License Loss of Possession Futility Doctrine Subsequent Events Legal Proceedings Interim Relief | Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 as amended, Jaffna Matrimonial Rights and Inheritance Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-22 | CA/PHC/0212/2007 |
Muhandiramlage Balasooriya and Others Vs. The Principal, Ke./Ma./Parakrama M.V and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Vesting Order Divesting Order Minister Ultra Vires Judicial Review Writ of Certiorari State Property Church Property | Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Special Provisions) Act No. 5 of 1960, Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Supplementary Provisions) Act No. 08 of 1961 as amended | Download |
| 2019-02-21 | CA/0114/2015 |
Wahumpurage Wasantha Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Misdirection of the jury, Substantial miscarriage of justice, Warrant of an acquittal, Section 243 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-02-21 | CA/PHC/0112/2013 |
Mohamad Casimge Mohamad Thasleem Vs. Range Forest Officer, Galgamuwa and Another
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Legality of vehicle confiscation, No exceptional circumstances, Balance of probability, Reasonable precautions, Section 40(1) of the Forest Ordinance | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Forest Ordinance, Amendment Act No. 65 of 2009 to the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-21 | CA/WRT/0326/2013 |
Sellappulige Ravinda Susantha De Rosa Vs. Divisional Secretary, Thamankaduwa and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Succession, Validity of Nominations, Widow\'s Rights and Limitations, Effect of Grant Issuance, Administrative Registration | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-21 | CA/0648/1996 (F) |
Hettiarachchige Aron Perera and Others Vs. Thibbotuge Salman Perera and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition action Pedigree Devolution of title Inheritance Standard of proof Balance of probability Documentary evidence Oral evidence | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-21 | CA/1182/1999 (F) |
Amirthagowry Subramanian ne Navaratnam Vs. Miss. Jeyadevi Arunasalam
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Ownership Possession Land Title Declaration of Ownership Eviction Rei vindicatio Burden of Proof Prescriptive Title Deed of Gift Deed of Partition | Civil Procedure Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-21 | CA/RI/0001/2018 |
Kumudu Samanthi Akmeemana Vs. Araliya Kankaanamge Somasiri de Silva and Another
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Summary Procedure Regular Procedure Restitutio in Integrum Ex Parte Judgment Procedural Irregularity Jurisdiction Timely Objection Discretionary Relief Exceptional Circumstances | Judicature Act, No. 32 of 1978, as amended, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-02-20 | CA/WRT/0056/2016 |
M.A.S.D. Munasinghe Vs. D.C. Shehan Seneviratne, Competent Authority and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Private Entities, Public Law, Private Law, Doctrine of Approbate and Reprobate, Companies Ordinance, Public Commercial Company | Companies Ordinance, Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1969, Conversion of Public Corporations or Government Owned Business Undertakings into Public Companies Act, No. 23 of 1987 | Download |
| 2019-02-20 | CA/WRT/0073/2016 |
Wickramasinghe Arachchilage Waruna Sameera and Others Vs. Justice S.I. Imam and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | statutory ouster clauses, constitutional ouster clauses, judicial review, jurisdictional excess, breaches of natural justice, Public Service Commission (PSC), res judicata, void legal act | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Courts Ordinance, Land Redemption Ordinance, No. 61 of 1942, Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act No. 4 of 2002, Medical Ordinance, No. 26 of 1927 (as amended), Emergency (Miscellaneous Provisions and Powers) Regulations, No. 6 of 1971 | Download |
| 2019-02-18 | CA/WRT/0026/2016 |
Future Automobiles (Private) Limited Vs. Consumer Affairs Authority of Sri Lanka and Another
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Consumer Affairs Authority Warranty Jurisdiction Purposive interpretation Sections 13(1) and (2) Consumer Affairs Authority Act Timeliness of complaint Vehicle replacement Consumer protection | Consumer Affairs Authority Act, No. 9 of 2003, Sale of Goods Ordinance, No. 11 of 1896 | Download |
| 2019-02-15 | CA/0257-0258/2015 |
Sinha Mathan Sathyanathan and Payagala Sunil Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Convictions for Murder and Robbery, Credibility of the prosecution’s evidence, Section 27 of Evidence Ordinance | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-15 | CA/0100/2015 |
Jayamanna Mohottige Jagath Priyantha alias Chooti and Another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Attempted murder, Identification of the accused, Eyewitness testimony, Sufficiency of evidence, Possession of heroin, Trafficking of heroin, Chain of custody, Prosecution evidence | Download | |
| 2019-02-15 | CA/TAX/0016/2014 |
ACL Cables Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Department
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Stamp Duty on Bonus Shares, Valuation for Stamp Duty, Liability for Payment, Par Value vs. Market Value, Per Incuriam Doctrine | Tax Appeals Commission Act No.23 of 2011, Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act No.12 of 2006, Stamp Duty Act No.43 of 1982, Inland Revenue Act No.38 of 2000, Companies Act No.7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2019-02-15 | CA/PHC/0106/2013 |
Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Muthubanda Ratnayake Vs. Herath Mudiyanselage Wijesiri Pathirana
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Scope of Inquiry, Section 9 of State Lands Act, title of the State land, prescriptive title | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2019-02-15 | CA/LA/0001/2014 |
Mohamed Ansar Mohamed Muzniy vs. Mohamed Razik Fathima Rizna
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act Board of Quazis Discretionary power Appeal out of time Procedural delays Lex non cogit ad impossibilia Statutory deadlines Quazi\'s order | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act, No. 13 of 1951 | Download |
| 2019-02-14 | CA/PHC/0159/2010 |
Tissa Abeywickrama (President), Badulla Sports Club and Another Vs. Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Tissa
Bandara Hathiyaldeniya,
Commissioner of Local Government, Badulla and Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Order of ejectment, A valid permit, Possession of the State land, Competent Authority, Statutory procedure | Constitution of the Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 (as amended), | Download |
| 2019-02-14 | CA/PHC/0223/2009 |
S. Usaandan (deceased) Vs. Urban Development Authority and Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | A demolition order, Requisite permit, Lack of authorization, No evidence of compliance | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19/1990, Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 as amended | Download |
| 2019-02-14 | CA/WRT/0494/2011 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Herath Senarathne Bandara Vs. The Divisional Secretary, Lankapura, Thalpotha and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | succession, nomination, delay, laches, statutory requirements, judicial review, administrative decisions, lawful succession, entitlement | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-14 | CA/WRT/0689/2011 |
Lt. Cdr. Samantha Pushpakumara Pathirage Vs. Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera, The Commander of the Navy and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Court Martial Proceedings, Procurement Irregularities, Accomplice Evidence, Irrationality, Futility of Writ | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Navy Act, Evidence Ordinance, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-02-14 | CA/0430/2000/F |
Rajapaksha Arachchilage Dharmawathi Menike Vs. Kariyawasam Wickrama Arachchillage Upali Gunaratne and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | partition action, Deed No. 1650, statement of claim, appellate procedure, pleadings, trial record, res judicata | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-02-14 | CA/WRT/0312/2013 |
W.M.H. Jayawardane and Others v. Margret P. Kumburage and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | State Lands Colonisation Scheme Housing Project Writ Relief Possession Rights Cultivation Rights Irrigation Canals Paddy Lands Agrarian Development Archaeological Preservation | Land Development Ordinance, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000, as amended | Download |
| 2019-02-13 | CA/WRT/0285/2017 |
B. Deniswaran Vs. Hon. Justice C.V. Wingneswaran Chief Minister, Northern Province and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Contempt of Court, Inherent Power, Procedural Rules, Judicial Practice, Preliminary Objection, Tamil Translation | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Courts Ordinance No.1 of 1889, Court of Appeal Act No. 44 of 1971, Administration of Justice Law No. 44 of 1973 | Download |
| 2019-02-13 | CA/0355/1997 (F) |
Weerakutti Arachchige Martin (Deceased) and Others Vs. Shanthilal Malalgoda (Minor) and John Senarath Pathirana (Next friend)
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Prescription Ordinance Section 3 Adverse possession Ouster Co-owners Prescriptive title Deed Partition action | Prescription Ordinance 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2019-02-13 | CA/WRT/0169/2016 |
Kahawatte Plantations PLC. Vs. P.N. Wilson and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Workman Suspension of services Unjustifiable suspension Arbitrator Arbitration award Errors of law on the face of the record Collective Agreement | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Industrial Disputes Act, No.43 of 1950, Wages Board Ordinance, Estates Quarters (Special Provisions) Act, No.2 of 1971 | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/PHC/0054/2003 |
S. Manivannan and others vs. Bernard Kurukuladhithya
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Rule 4(1) of the 1988 Rules, Necessary Parties, Procedural Defect, Proxy Requirement, Non-compliance with procedural rules | The Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts) Rules 1988, Constitution, Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/TAX/0011/2017 |
Squire Mech Engineering (Pvt) Ltd vs The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | VAT Exemption Claim, Lack of Ministerial Approval, Section 10 of the TAC Act, Exempt Activities | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 (as amended), Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 (as amended), Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002, Inland Revenue Act No. 38 of 2000, Income Tax Ordinance, Interpretation Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/PHC/0147/2014 |
Jayaseeli Gunaweera Vs. Puwanes Gunaweera
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | land dispute, possession, revisionary intervention, affidavits, forcible dispossession, subject matter, exceptional circumstances. | Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/PHC/APN/0044/2018 |
Milan Mayuranga Wedamesthri Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K.Wickremasinghe, J. | Lack of exceptional circumstances, Bail pending an appeal, Revisionary Jurisdiction | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Penal Code, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/TAX/0010/2018 |
Access International (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Repealed legislation, Transitional provisions, Appellate procedure, Notice of appeal, Incompetent appeal, Vested procedural rights | Inland Revenue Act No.24 of 2017, Inland Revenue Act No.10 of 2006, Tax Appeals Commission (Amendment) Act No.20 of 2013, Tax Appeals Commission Act No.23 of 2011 as amended (TAC Act), Interpretation Ordinance, Waste Lands Ordinance No.1 of 1897, Land Settlement Ordinance, Workmen\'s Compensation Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/TAX/0011/2018 |
Access International (Private) Limited Vs. Mr. Ivan Dissanayake,
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Transitional Provisions, Statutory Transition, Procedural Rights, Notice of Appeal, Competent Appeal | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017, Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 (as amended), Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 as amended, Interpretation Ordinance, Land Settlement Ordinance, Waste Lands Ordinance No. 1 of 1897, Workmen\'s Compensation Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/1224/1998 (F) |
Nethanial Soloman Vs. Ranjith Rmyasiri Uduwela
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz,j. | Section 189 and Section 839 of the Civil Procedure Code, clerical mistakes, procedural integrity, unintentional errors | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/WRT/0423/2016 |
Gammeda Liyanage Vijitha Perera and Others Vs. Subasadaka ha Awamangalyadhara Samithiya and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | permission for construction, futility of issuing a mandamus, inanimate office | Constitution, Urban Development Authority Law, No.41 of 1978, Urban Development Authority Planning and Building Regulations | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/0925/1995 (F) |
U. Athukoralage Don Samarasinghe Vs. Galhenkandage Don Jemis and Another
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition Action Paper Title Prescriptive Title Inheritance Claim Documentary Evidence Witness Testimony Government Permit Adverse Possession Hostile Possession Denial of Title | Download | |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/1282/1999 (F) |
William Brothers Ltd. Vs. G. Siththi Hajifa Ghouse and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Prescriptive title Prescription Ordinance Adverse possession Exclusive possession Uninterrupted possession Legal title Burden of proof Tenancy agreement Requisitioned premises | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-12 | CA/0499/1998 (F) & CA/0499A/1998 (F) |
Wanigatungage Jane Nona and Others vs. Handunge Don Chalo Singho and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | partition action, pedigree of ownership, corpus of land, misapprehension of facts, conflicting findings, evaluation of evidence, party entitlements, unsustainable judgment, procedural requirements, documentary evidence, oral evidence | Download | |
| 2019-02-11 | CA/0735/1999 (F) |
The Attorney General Vs. Euro Finance Enterprises S.A.
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Balance Sum, High Court, Admiralty Account, Misappropriation, Recovery of Funds, State Liability, Unjust Enrichment | Civil Procedure Code, Admiralty Regulations, Admiralty Act | Download |
| 2019-02-11 | CA/1344/2000 (F) |
M.K. Nimalasena (Deceased) and Others Vs. Edwin Wickramarachchi (Deceased) and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | consideration, beneficial interest, partition, constructive trust, acquiescence | Trust Ordinance No. 9 of 1917 as amended | Download |
| 2019-02-08 | CA/PHC/APN/0155/2016 |
Matale Multi-Purpose Cooperative
Society Ltd. Vs. B.N. Rathnayake and Others
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Hon. K.K.Wickremasinghe, J. | finality of an administrative decision, Section 60(2) of the Cooperative Societies Statute, no exceptional circumstances, writ of Mandamus | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Cooperative Society By-laws, Cooperative Societies Statute of the Central Provincial Council, No. 10 of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-02-08 | CA/LA/0008/2015 |
Uvaizul Karani Mohamed Musharaff Vs. Fathima Zuhara Mubarak
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Quazi Court, Board of Quazis, Validity of a maintenance order, Adequacy of inquiry in Quazi Courts, opportunity to present evidence | Download | |
| 2019-02-08 | CA/LA/0507/2006, CA/LA/0512/2006 & CA/REV/1639/2002 |
Haburugama Arachchige Seelawathie and Others Vs. K.A. Piyaratne
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Interlocutory Decree, Section 25(1) of the Partition Law, partition action, statutory duty to thoroughly investigate | Constitution, Partition Act, Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977, as amended, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-02-08 | CA/WRT/0352/2015 |
Mohammed Saleem Mohammed Razeen Vs. Air Commodore Kasturi Arachchige Lakshman Ranatunga and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | judicial review, punishment, the President, ex facie futile | Air Force Act | Download |
| 2019-02-08 | CA/HC/0145-0148/2016 |
Thambirasa Rajanikanth and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | gang rape, Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, procedural provisions, preliminary inquiry, trial, convictions, sentences, prejudice, miscarriage of justice, fair trial, statutory statements | Penal Code as amended by Act No.22 of 1995, Administration of Justice Law No.44 of 1973, Judicature Act No.2 of 1978, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 as amended, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-08 | CA/HC/0175/2014 |
Habakkala Kankanamalage Pathmasiri Jayalath Wijeratne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder Circumstantial evidence Grave and sudden provocation Sudden fight Insanity defense Conviction Sentence reduction | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Criminal Procedure Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-07 | CA/0521/1999 (F) |
Vitharanage Premadasa de Silva vs. Muthalerenngha Gretus Livere and others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition Action Fiscal\'s Conveyance Prescriptive Acquisition Certificate of Sale Adverse Possession Title Validity | Prescription Ordinance, Partition Ordinance No. 10 of 1863, Partition Act No.16 of 1951, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-02-07 | CA/0324/1998/F |
The Colombo Municipal Council Vs. A.G.A.N. Dayananda
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Civil Procedure Code Section 754(1) Section 754(2) Direct Appeal Leave to Appeal Interlocutory Order Final Order Application Approach Order Approach Prescription | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-02-07 | CA/WRT/0111/2014 |
Tea Small Holding Development Authority vs. Minister of Labour Relation and Manpower and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Arrears of salary Increments Allowances Interdiction Disciplinary inquiry Arbitrator | Tea Small Holdings Development Law No. 35 of 1975, Industrial Disputes Act of 1956 | Download |
| 2019-02-06 | CA/PHC/0054/2010 |
W.M.Piyasena Vs. H.M.M.U.B. Samarakoon,
Assistant Commissioner, Agrarian Development and others
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Lack of Exceptional Circumstances, eviction, tenant cultivators, ministerial act, statutory interpretation | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Agrarian Development Act No.46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2019-02-06 | CA/0058/2000/F |
Premachandra Kamalasiri Vs. Kulathungage Petar and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Partition action Schedule of shares Interlocutory order Final appeal Leave to appeal Judicial function Procedural propriety Partition statutes | Partition Ordinance, Partition Act, No.16 of 1951 | Download |
| 2019-02-05 | CA/WRT/0332/2016 |
Dompe Shanthivihari Thero Vs. W.M.A. Karunarathna Divisional Secretary,
Lankapura and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Place of Worship, Legal Right, Locus Standi, Administrative Discretion, Upasampada Bhikshu | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Development Ordinance, Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance No.19 of 1931 | Download |
| 2019-02-05 | CA/1339/1999 (F) |
Manoj Nuwan Kumara Maitipe Vs. Samaraweera Maitipe and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Constructive Trust, Deed of Transfer, Trusts Ordinance, Sections 83 and 84, Consideration, Intention, Beneficial Interest | Trusts Ordinance, Evidence Ordinance, No. 14 of 1895 as amended | Download |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/0407/2017 |
Ragamunige Kularatne alias Ananda alias Punchi Malli vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Validity of the conviction and sentence, Lesser culpability, Voluntary intoxication, Murderous intention | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/PHC/0117/2005 |
Upali Kurukulasooriya Vs. Chairman, National Housing Development Authority
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Preliminary Objections, Relevant Factors, Order of ejectment, A valid permit, Possession of the State land | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (as amended), Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 as amended, | Download |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/PHC/APN/0121/2014 |
U.A.W. Munaweera Vs. Harsha Udaya Kumara Jayaweera and Others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Section 214(1) Pradeshiya Sabha Act, civil actions, criminal prosecutions, notice requirement, statutory interpretation, legislative intent | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts established by Article 154 P of the Constitution) Rules 1988, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code, Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of 1987 | Download |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/PHC/APN/0046/2017 |
Warnakulasuriya Alagappage Lesley Ranjith Fernando Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K.Wickremasinghe, J. | culpable homicide and hurt, petitioner\'s mental health, delay in filing a revision application, revisionary powers | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/TAX/0003/2013 |
CEI Plastics Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Time Bar Objection, Section 163(5)(a) of the Inland Revenue Act, Deductibility of Interest Expense, Business Classification | Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006, Finance Act No. 5 of 2005, Inland Revenue Act, No. 38 of 2000, Income Tax Ordinance, Tea Propaganda Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/0307/2000/F |
Kambulumulla Gamaralalage Senaratne Vs. Hapuarachchige Wijeratne
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | partition action, prescriptive title, inheritance, adverse possession, permissive possession, evidentiary threshold, family property | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/1123-1125/2000/F |
Godayalage Sirisena v. Godayalage Somaliya
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Partition Action Preliminary Plan Prescriptive Possession Undivided Shares Devolution of Title Deed Tracing List of Shares | Download | |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/RI/0254/2015 |
Undugoda Pathirennehelage Vijitha Ranjini Vs. Thilani Jayawardana
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Restitutio in integrum Divorce decree Fraud Service of summons Proxy Civil Procedure Code Registered post Personal service | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/WRT/0132/2014 |
Dr. (Mrs.) Anna Kariyawasam and Others Vs. Rosy Senanayake, The Mayor of Colombo and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Extra remuneration Private sample testing Colombo Municipal Council Laboratories Council resolution Lawful administrative processes | Download | |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/WRT/0145/2015 |
W.S.P. Wijewardena and Another Vs. Gamini Gunasekera, Municipal Commissioner, Kaduwela
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | retrospective approval, chain-link fence, boundary structure, road expansion, writ jurisdiction, administrative law, planning regulations, reasoned inquiry, discretionary decisions, property rights | Download | |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/WRT/0691/2009 |
M.B. Yatawara v. Hon. Sarath Ekanayake and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Chairman removal Inquiry Officer Statutory time limit Procedural irregularity Natural justice Fair hearing | Commissions of Inquiry Act, Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of 1987, Local Authorities Elections Ordinance No. 53 of 1946, Provincial Councils (Consequential Provisions) Act No. 12 of 1989, Supervision and Administration of Local Authorities Statute No. 7 of 1990 | Download |
| 2019-02-01 | CA/WRT/0187/2014 |
Sondapperuma Arachchige Don Sudeepa Priyanga Jyathilaka vs. University of Colombo and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | University Grants Commission, Probationary Lecturer, termination, Certiorari, Mandamus, postgraduate qualification, discretionary remedies, full disclosure, compliance with conditions | Universities Act, No 16 of 1978, Universities (Amendment) Act, No. 01 of 1995 | Download |
| 2019-01-31 | CA/0789/1997(F) |
Namalgamuwage Tillekeratne and another v. P. Babanona and another
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Land identification, Interpretation of deeds, Partition actions, Prescriptive title | Download | |
| 2019-01-31 | CA/0793/1996(F) |
Magdon Ismail Magdon Moorcy (Deceased) Vs. Mohammed Faleel Mohamed
Nafaiz and others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition action, Exclusive possession, Prescriptive title, Prescription Ordinance, Adverse possession, Onus of proof, Demarcation of boundaries | Download | |
| 2019-01-31 | CA/WRT/0069/2013 |
A.M. Podihamine Vs. T.P.A. Hemakumara and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | State Land, Unauthorized Possession, Quit Notice and Ejectment, Legitimate Expectation, Statutory Authority, Judicial Review, Unlawful Transfer | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, Land Development Ordinance, Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-01-30 | CA/0071/1997(F) |
H. M. Bandara Menika and others Vs. N. M. Punji Banda and others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition, Land, Inheritance, Appeal, Retrial, Evidence, Appellate stage, New factual arguments, Pure questions of law, Precedents | Download | |
| 2019-01-30 | CA/WRT/0217/2016 |
Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC Vs. S.P.K. Bodhimana and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Section 10(1)(b) of Land Acquisition Act, Divisional Secretary, Disputed compensation, claims, Writ of mandamus, Statutory duty, Compulsory acquisition, Compensation payment | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Land Acquisition Act, No.9 of 1950 as amended, Land Acquisition Act, No.9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2019-01-29 | CA/PHC/0138/2014 |
Wickramarachchi Appuhamilage Ashoka Priyantha vs Officer-in-charge, Police Station, Malwathuhiripitiya and Others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe J. | Confiscation Order, Weight of the evidence, Exceptional circumstances, Interpretation of the authorities | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Forest Ordinance (as amended), Code of Criminal Procedure, Forest (Amendment) Act No. 65 of 2009, Animals Act | Download |
| 2019-01-28 | CA/WRT/0117/2016 |
Samaraweera Mudalige Deeksha and Senika Wijegunarathna v. Chairman, Urban Development Authority and another
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Notice to Quit, Clear title, State ownership, Discretionary relief, Utmost good faith, Legitimate title, Presidential grant | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979, as amended, State Lands Ordinance, No. 8 of 1947, as amended, Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act, No.7 of 1969, as amended | Download |
| 2019-01-28 | CA/WRT/0322/2014 |
Kandegedara Sanjaya Darmasiri and 5 Others vs. M.A.S. Weerasinghe and 120 Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Article 61A of the Constitution, Scheme of Recruitment, Ouster Clause, Delegated Authority, Fundamental Rights Jurisdiction | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Procedural Rules of the Public Service Commission published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 1589/30 dated 20.02.2009, Gazette Extraordinary No. 1733/52 dated 25.11.2011 | Download |
| 2019-01-28 | CA/RI/0019/2014 |
Kurundeniye Seyath Elle Kaduelle Gedera Mangala Kulatilaka Vs. M. M. Priyankara Lashal Kumara
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Declaration of Title, Possession, Power of Attorney, Transfer, Petitioner, Revision, Restitutio in Integrum, Locus Standi | Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Civil Procedure Code, Supreme Court Rules, Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895, Partition Law | Download |
| 2019-01-28 | CA/285/2017 |
Dodangoda Kumarage Ranjan Dias Kumara v. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Rape, Conviction, Sentencing, Evidence, Medical findings, Prosecutrix\'s testimony, Credibility, | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15/1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-01-28 | CA/15/2016 |
Karandeniya Mahadurage
Karunathilake Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Attempted Murder, Intent, Witness Testimony, Proximity and Equivocality Tests, Legal Basis for Appeal | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-01-25 | CA/PHC/0093/2014 |
Industrial Development Board and Another vs M. Chandrakumar
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Ejectment, Quit notice, Land identification, Revisionary jurisdiction, Writ jurisdiction, Statutory framework, Burden of proof, Permit | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 as amended | Download |
| 2019-01-25 | CA/1043/97(F) |
Ubesin Patabedige Leelawathie Vs. Aluthgama Guruge VioletUbesin Patabedige Leelawathie vs Aluthgama Guruge Violet and Others
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor J. | Partition action, Pedigree, Shares, Title, Evidence Ordinance, Section 110, Evidentiary requirements | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-25 | CA/PHC/APN/105/2015 |
Paul Newman Wijeyarathne and others Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Validity of certificate, Proof of payment, Employer identification, Jurisdiction, Factual defences, Contractual defences, Statutory scheme, Exceptional circumstances | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Wages Board Ordinance as amended, Employees\' Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 as amended (EPF Act) | Download |
| 2019-01-24 | CA/RI/0297/2011 |
Ceylinco Leasing Corporation Limited Vs. K.M.C. Wijewardena
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Misconceived Application for Restitution, Redundant Application, Harassment of Respondent, Dismissal of Application with Costs, Procedural Integrity, Judicial Efficiency, Duplication of Court Processes | Download | |
| 2019-01-23 | CA/TAX/0009/2015 |
Uni-Grand Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. v. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Economic Service Charge (ESC), Agency, Statutory Interpretation, Tax Appeals Commission\'s Duty, Liability of Agent | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Finance Act No. 11 of 2004, Inland Revenue Act No. 38 of 2000, Income Tax Ordinance No. 2 of 1938 | Download |
| 2019-01-23 | CA/WRIT/0693/2007 |
Olam International Limited Vs. P. Saman Silva and others.
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Hon. Mahinda Samayawardhena, J | Customs Ordinance, Section 27, Section 154, Automatic forfeiture, Goods forfeiture | Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-22 | CA/PHC/0197/2013 |
Samarasinghege Dharmasena Vs. W.P. Wanigasinghe,
Area Forest Officer, Balangoda and Another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe J. | Principle of Probability, Equitability of Judgment, Erroneous Findings, Confiscation Order, irremediable damage | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Forest Ordinance (as amended), | Download |
| 2019-01-22 | CA/0423/2000/F |
Leelawathie de Zoysa (deceased) Vs. Pettagam Dayawathie de Silva
(deceased) and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Prescriptive title, Adverse possession, Leave and licence, Documentary evidence, Exclusive possession, Overt possession, Continuous occupation | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-22 | CA/0594/1996/F |
Sirimevan Wanshanatha Sooriya Bandara Vs. Jayaweera Arachchige
Pushpawathie and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Deed of gift, Acceptance, Minors, Deed of revocation, Irrevocability, Kandyan Law, Common law, Roman-Dutch Law, Presumption of acceptance, Void ab initio. | Revocation of Irrevocable Deeds of Gift on the Ground of Gross Ingratitude Act, No. 5 of 2017, Kandyan Law, | Download |
| 2019-01-21 | CA/0891/2000/F |
E. Kalyanawathie and others Vs. Pesharatne Patakara Gedera Wijesiri and another
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Root of Title, Partition Law, Prescriptive Title (Adverse Possession), Pedigree Disclosure and Necessary Parties, Proceedings in Rem | Waste Lands Ordinance, Ordinance relating to Claims to Forest, Chena, Waste and Unoccupied Lands, No. 1 of 1897, Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 (as amended) | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/1171/1998/F |
A.G. Upali Hemachandra Vs. Wilkin Dias Abeygunawardena (Deceased)
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Prescriptive Title, Paper Title, Necessary Party, Prescription Ordinance (Section 3), Adverse Possession, Plan Identification | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/PHC/0050/2014 |
Visvanadan Wimalanadan and another vs. Sellaiyya Rajendran and another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Entitlement to possession, Dispossession, Section 66 and 68 of PCP Act, Statutory requirements, Evidentiary threshold, Physical possession | Primary Courts Procedure Act, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/0417/1998/F |
Mohamed Sanoon Fouzul Rezvi and others Vs. Mohamed Salih Saffiya Umma and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Prescriptive Title, Trust, Adverse Possession, Permissive Possession, Vagueness of Claim, Procedural Impropriety, Contradictory Findings | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/WRT/35/2013 |
Kapila Chandima Gunaratne, Vs. Chairman, Boralesgamuwa Urban Council and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Building plan cancellation, Demolition of boundary wall, Local authority, Judicial review, Administrative law, Drainage | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/PHC/78/2006 |
Sath Kumara Mudiyanselage Ranjith Priyantha Sath Kumara Vs. Headquarters Inspector of Police, Police Station, Pitigala and Another
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Land dispute, Section 66 and 68 of PCP Act, Actual possession, Forcible dispossession, Revisionary intervention | Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/366/2000(F) |
Rev. Pattiyawala Seevali Thero Vs. Rev. Kanumuldeniye Upali Thero
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz J. | Pupillary succession, Abandonment of Incumbency, Rightful Incumbency, Buddhist Ecclesiastical Law | The Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance of 1931 | Download |
| 2019-01-18 | CA/280-281/2013 |
Kosgodage Jayasiri Pushpakumara and Another v. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Conspiracy to murder, Abetment of murder, Common intention, Eyewitness testimony, Medical evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/WRT/0175/2016 |
K. Balasubramaniam Vs. Chulananda Perera and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Misclassification, Penalty, Absence of official Commodity Classification, Fair hearing, Denial of legal representation, Refund of penalty | Customs Ordinance, No. 17 of 1869, as amended | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/WRT/0376/2015 |
Ven. Prof. Muwaetagama Gnanananda Thero v. Bhikku University of Sri Lanka and 31 Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Statutory qualifications, Postgraduate credentials, Buddhist Studies, Oriental languages, Appointing authority, Judicial review, Legality, Academic merits | Buddhasravaka Bikku University Act, No. 26 of 1996, as amended by Act No. 15 of 2012 | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/0648/1999/F |
Kudarallalage Seela Pemalatha and another Vs. Kudarallalage Jayawardena and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Dismissal for Non-Appearance, Res Judicata, Civil Procedure Code Section 87, Partition Action, Abuse of Process, Positive Bar, Ulterior Motive | Civil Procedure Code, Partition Ordinance, Civil Procedure Code as amended | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/WRT/0441/2015 |
Thelge Chandrasiri Peiris Vs. Commissioner of Title Settlement and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Section 14 Determinations, Certificates of Title, Writ of Certiorari, Prejudice to Rights, Alternative Remedy, Ultra Vires, Statutory Appeal, Discretionary Remedy | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Registration of Title Act, No. 21 of 1998 | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/0472/1997(F) |
Mary Agnus Philomina Seneviratne Vs. W. J. P. Shirantha de Zoysa
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Declaration of Title, Prescriptive Title, Burden of Proof, Admissibility of Secondary Evidence, Adverse Possession, Misdirection on Burden of Proof | Prescription Ordinance, No. 02 of 1889, Evidence Ordinance, | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/PHC/184/2016 |
Subasingha Arachchige Pushpa Chandralatha vs. Wickramachchige Susantha Chandrasiri and Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Procedural defects, Party naming, Proxy description, Incomplete prayers, Curable defects, Substantive justice, Preliminary objections, Unauthorized construction, Demolition order | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, The Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 as amended | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/PHC/217/2011 |
Swarna Buddhi Pieris vs. Victor Warnakulasooriya
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Section 28A(3) of UDA Act, Development Plan, Unauthorized construction, Enforcement actions, Statutory notice, Demolition | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 as amended, The Urban Councils Ordinance No. 61 of 1939 | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/PHC/48/2014 |
Commissioner of Local Government - Central Province Vs. Matiwala Kumbure Rajapakshe
Gedara Chandrasena
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Ejectment order, Prescriptive title, Valid State authority, Statutory interpretation, Long-term possession | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 as amended, | Download |
| 2019-01-16 | CA/PHC/58/2014 |
The University of Peradeniya Vs. Herath Disawage Lalitha
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Eviction order, Unlawful occupation, State land, Competent Authority, Valid permit | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, | Download |
| 2019-01-14 | CA/0440/2000/F |
E.M. Sumanadasa Vs. R.M. Gunasekera
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Exclusion of land lot, Appellate review limitations, New claims at appellate stage | Download | |
| 2019-01-14 | CA/0623/1998/F |
Hettiarachchige Don Titus Joseph Appuhamy and another Vs. Halahakoonge Dona Karalina and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Partition Law, Corpus, Prescription, Court Commissioner, Preliminary Plan, Appeal dismissal, Section 772, Evidentiary value of commission reports | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-01-14 | CA/WRT/254/2014 |
Senanayake Arachchilage
Lionel Kithsiri Vs. People’s Bank and Others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Property Acquisition, Section 71 of the Finance Act, Procedural Compliance, Legislative Repeal | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The Finance Act No. 11 of 1963 (as amended) The Finance and Ceylon State Mortgage Bank (Amendment) Act No. 16 of 1973 | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/0355-0357/2017 |
Pahala Polgasdeniya Mudiyanselage Ajith Karunaratne and Others vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Section 146 of the Penal Code, Inconsistencies in prosecution witnesses\' evidence, presumption of innocence | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/0095/2017 |
Kamani Manjula Ponnamperuma Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera J. | Inconsistencies in Dying Declarations, Multiple Weapons, Infirmities in the evidence, Defense of alibi | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/TAX/03/2017 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Dr. S.S.L. Perera
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Tax Appeals Commission, Questions of law, Audi alteram partem, Tax assessment, Statutory interpretation, Procedural fairness | The Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 as amended by Act No. 20 of 2013, The Income Tax Ordinance No. 2 of 1932 | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/PHC/104/2011 |
Bawa Abubacker Vs. Herath Mudiyanselage Duminda Udayangana and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Dispute affecting land, Possession Metal quarry, Obstruction, Statutory jurisdiction, Use and occupation of land | The Primary Courts Procedure Act, Administration of Justice Law, No. 44 of 1973 | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/PHC/71/2009 |
A. Yasomanike Vs. Registrar/Commissioner, Department of Co-operative Development,
Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council and Others.
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Judicial Review, Arbitral Decisions, Financial Shortfall, Documentary Evidence, \"No Evidence\" Rule | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, The Cooperative Society Law No. 5 of 1972 | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/329/2012 |
K. Piyadasa de Silva Vs. Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Section 23A(3) of the Bribery Act, Disproportionate Assets, Unexplained Wealth, Burden of Proof, Reasonable Investigation | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Bribery Act | Download |
| 2019-01-11 | CA/PHC/166/2012 |
Mohemed Abdulla Ahamed Mohideen Vs. Ranminipura Dewage Sudath Rohitha
Vishwakula and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Section 66 of the PCP Act, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Exceptional Circumstances, Procedural Lapses, Land Possession, | The Constitution of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Primary Courts Procedure Act, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 10 of 1996, Arbitration Act No. 11 of 1995 | Download |
| 2019-01-10 | CA/1130/1999(F) |
Pallage Arachchillage Yathindra
Gunaratne and others Vs. Pallege Arachchillage
Sumanasekera and others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Partition Action, Interlocutory Order, Final Judgment, Leave to Appeal, Partition Law, Dispossession, Lack of Possession, Procedural Defects, Incompetent Appeal | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 as amended, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-01-10 | CA/0401/1995 (F) |
W. K. D. Wijesinghe Vs. K. K. D. Champa Samanmali Gunathilake and 3 others
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Right of way, Northern boundary, Servitude, Prescription, Exclusive right, Partition action, Maliciously deprive | Download | |
| 2019-01-10 | CA/PHC/APN/10/2018 |
Rajapaksha Pathiranalage Maithripala Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K.Wickremasinghe J. | Grave sexual abuse, Suspended Sentence, Penal Code Section 365B(2)(b), Per Incuriam, Sentencing Discretion, Mitigation, Statutory Minimum Sentence | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Penal Code (as amended), Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 (as amended by Act No.47 of 1999) | Download |
| 2019-01-09 | CA/RI/0021/2018 |
Jayasinghe Mudiyanselage Ariyawathi and Others vs Kehelwala Gamaralalage Nimal Padmabandu and Others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Revision, Restitutio in integrum, Dismissal for non-prosecution, Partition Law, interlocutory decree, Allocation of shares, Substitution of plaintiff, Prescriptive rights | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 (as amended), Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-01-08 | CA/WRT/0192/2015 |
Methodist Trust Association of Ceylon v. Divisional Director of Education of Galle and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Divesting Order, Public Officers, Procedural Objections, Substantive Justice, Official Designation, Vestiture, Divestiture, Cessation of Operations, Public Use, Juristic Person, Natural Person | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Supplementary Provisions) Act, No. 8 of 1961, Emergency (Universities) Regulations No. 1 of 1983, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules of 1990, University Act | Download |
| 2019-01-08 | CA/WRT/0230/2016 |
Wickramathanthrige Viraj Amanda Wickramasinghe vs Minister of Education and others
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Eligibility Criteria, Unreliable Documents, Natural Persons, Appellate Procedural Rules, Pre-Service Professional Course Administrative Decisions | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules of 1990, University Act, Emergency Regulation | Download |
| 2019-01-08 | CA/LA/219/2005 |
Mawathage Sita De Silva and Another Vs. Shivanthimala De Silva
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Testamentary proceedings, Intervention, Title to property, Rei vindicatio action, Multiplicity of suits, Conflicting judgments, Civil Procedure Code (Section 754(2)) | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2019-01-07 | CA/0412/1995/F |
K.A. Chandradasa Vs. J.M.S. Bandarawathie Jayasinghe and Others
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Hon. A·H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Jurisdictional Defect, Improper Preclusion, Late Interventions, Non-Compliance | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977, Registration of Documents Ordinance, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-07 | CA/24/1999 (F) |
Adikari Mudiyanselage Dingiri Amma Vs. Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage Abeyrathne and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz,J. | Partition, Prescription, Possession, Shares, Allotment, Preliminary plan, Section 25(2), Interlocutory decree, adamnum absque injuria | The Partition Law No.21 of 1977, The Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2019-01-07 | CA/581/99(F) |
People’s Bank and Others Vs. Wickramasinghe Mudiyanselage
Bisso Menike (Deceased) and Another
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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | Rei vindicatio, Section 71, 72, 73 of the Finance Act, Title to property, Conditional Transfer, Gift | The Finance Act No. 11 of 1963, The Registration of Documents Ordinance, The Finance and Ceylon State Mortgage Bank (Amendment) Act (No. 16 of 1973) | Download |
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