| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Judgment By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
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| 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 others Vs. Mohamed Cassim Abdul
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Dispossession, Disputed land, Revision application, Burden of proof | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | 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 |
| 2019-12-03 | 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 |
| 2019-11-28 | 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 |
| 2019-11-27 | 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 |
| 2019-11-20 | 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 |
| 2019-11-19 | 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 |
| 2019-11-15 | 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 |
| 2019-11-08 | 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 |
| 2019-11-07 | 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 |
| 2019-11-05 | 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 |
| 2019-11-01 | 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 |
| 2019-10-31 | /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 |
| 2019-07-30 | 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 |
| 2019-07-18 | 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 |
| 2019-07-05 | 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 |
| 2019-07-04 | 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 |
| 2019-05-31 | 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 | |
| 2019-05-24 | 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 | |
| 2019-05-10 | 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 |
| 2019-05-09 | 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 |
| 2019-04-30 | CA/WRT/0366/2010 |
South West Apparel (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. W. J. L U. Wijeweera,
Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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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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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Ministerial Circulars, Procedural unfairness, Erroneous application of guidelines, Legality of administrative action, Rationality of decision-making, Judicial oversight, Delay in application, Futility of application | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2019-04-05 | CA/PHC/0214/2014 |
Mohomed Haneefa Mohomad Irshan and Another Vs. Don Lal Michel Hettiarachchi and Another
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Hon. M. Samayawardhena, J. | Possession of land, Forcible dispossession, Contemporaneous evidence, Timely dispossession, Unlawful dispossession, Restoration of possession | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No.44 of 1979 | Download |
| 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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Hon. M.M.A. Gaffoor, J. | notarial error, declaration of title, ejectment, partition plan, appellate review, credibility, factual findings | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 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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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Necessary parties, Procedurally defective, Res judicata, Issue estoppel, Evidence Ordinance Sections 40, 100 | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 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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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Disturbance of Possession, Dispossession, Private Plaint, Entitlement to Possession, Restraining Order, Presumption of Regularity | Primary Courts Procedure Act, Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 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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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Title disputes, Boundary disputes, Eviction, State land, Quit notice | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Land Reform Law, No.1 of 1972 | Download |
| 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 | |
| 2019-03-28 | 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 |
| 2019-03-26 | 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 |
| 2019-03-25 | 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 |
| 2019-03-19 | 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 |
| 2019-03-15 | 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 |
| 2019-03-14 | 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 | |
| 2019-03-13 | 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 |
| 2019-03-11 | 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 |
| 2019-03-08 | 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 |
| 2019-03-07 | 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 |
| 2019-03-06 | 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 |
| 2019-03-05 | 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 |
| 2019-03-01 | 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 |
| 2019-02-28 | 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 |
| 2019-02-26 | 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 |
| 2019-02-22 | 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 |
| 2019-02-21 | 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 |
| 2019-02-15 | 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 |
| 2019-02-14 | 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 |
| 2019-02-13 | 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 |
| 2019-02-12 | 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 |
| 2019-02-11 | 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 |
| 2019-02-06 | 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 |
| 2019-02-05 | 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 |
| 2019-02-01 | 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 |
| 2019-01-31 | 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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| 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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| 2019-01-14 | CA/WRT/254/2014 |
Senanayake Arachchilage
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| 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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| 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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