| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Judgment By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
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| 2021-11-30 | CA/TAX/15/2019 |
Lasith Malinga Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue,
Department of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Income Tax, Employment Income, Tax Exemption Compensation for Injuries, Interpretation of Tax, Strict Interpretation of Exemption Provisions | Sections 2, 3, 4(1), 8(1)(j), 13(f), 13(v), 79, 217 of the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2021-11-21 | CA/PHC/0108/2014 |
Galappaththi Merenchige Karunarathne (2nd Party-Petitioner-Appellant-Appellant) Vs. Arumugam Thawabalan; Withanage Premarathne (1st Party-Respondent-Respondent-Respondents) & others
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Appeal under Article 154G(6), 13th Amendment; revision application; refusal to issue notice; Primary Courts\' Procedure Act; right of way dispute; breach of peace; delay in seeking revision; temporary/provisional order | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, 13th Amendment, Article 154G(6) Primary Courts\' Procedure Act, Section 66, Section 66(1), Section 69 | Download |
| 2021-10-29 | CA/HCC/178/2017 |
Batugedara Arachchige Jagath Nanda
Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney Genera;
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Last Seen Theory, Circumstantial Evidence, Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt, Section 106 of the Evidence Act, Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-10-29 | CA/HCC/162/2019 |
Kiribandage Rathnapala Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder, Kidnapping from Lawful Guardianship, Circumstantial Evidence, Recovery under Section 27, Illegal Detention, Admissibility of Evidence | Sections 296 and 354 of the Penal Code, Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-10-28 | CA/DCF/0407/1996 |
Rev. Kahathuduwe Hemasiri Thero
Vs. Rev. Howpe Somananada
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Temple Property, Shishshanushishaya Parampanawa (Line of Pupillary Succession), Succession of Viharadhipathiship, Admissions and Estoppel, Possession and Management of Temple Property | Sections 2, 3, 4(2), and 23 of the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance No. 19 of 1931 and Section 58 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-10-28 | CA/DCF/1102/1998 |
Mahalekamge Abhaya Ranjini
Mahalekam Vs. M.I.R.V. Amarawansa Gunasekera and 8 others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J | Partition Action, Devolution of Title, Deega Marriage, Testamentary Succession, Co-ownership, Common Pedigree | Section 25 of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2021-10-27 | CA/WRT/14/2014 |
Rankadu Arachchilage Sunil Shantha and another Vs. J.M.U.K. Jayasekera, Divisional Secretary and 5 others
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Hon. K.K.A.V. Swarnadhipathi, J | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Successor Nomination, Life Interest, Registration of Nomination, Ownership of Land | Sections 48A, 58(1), 58(2), and 60 of the Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-10-26 | CA/HCC/98/2018 |
Premathilake Balasuriya Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Revision Application Section 331 – Code of Criminal Procedure Act Murder, Circumstantial Evidence, Beyond Reasonable Doubt, Last Seen Theory, Failure to Call witness, Section 27 Recovery, Motive | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-10-26 | CA/HCC/254/2018 |
Jayawardanalage Hemantha Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Rape, Corroboration, Medical evidence, Identification of accused, Dock Statement, Contradictions and omissions, Credibility of witness, Burden of proof, Beyond reasonable doubt | Section 363 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-10-26 | CA/WRT/235/2014 |
Gampaha District Co-operative Rural Bank and others Vs. Consumer Affairs Authority and 9 others
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Hon. K.K.A.V. Swarnadhipathi, J | Consumer Protection, Defective Goods, Warranty and Guarantee Sale of Goods, Supplier\'s Liability Consumer Complaint | Sections 12 and 13 of the Consumer Affairs Authority Act No. 9 of 2003 | Download |
| 2021-10-22 | CA/TAX/001/2014 |
Gold Coin Feed Mills (Lanka) Ltd Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Tax Appeals Commission, Value Added Tax, Open Market Value, Trade Discounts, Tax Debit Notes, Intimation Letter, Penalty | Section 7 (3), 11A of the Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011, Section 2 (1) (a), 4 (1) (a), 5 (1) (a), 20 (2), 23, 24, 25 (1), (2), (3), 27 (1), 29, 31, 34 (12), 83 of the Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2002 | Download |
| 2021-10-21 | CA/PHC/122/2018 |
Krishnamoorthi Sivakumar Vs. Pathima Johara Packer
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Disputes Affecting Land, Right of Way, Breach of Peace, Provisional Order, Status Quo, Fresh Evidence in Appeal, Revisionary Jurisdiction | Sections 2, 66(1)(b), 67, 69(2), 74 and 78 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Section 773 of the Civil Procedure Code, Section 11(3) of the High Courts of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2021-10-14 | CA/PHC/137/2013 |
Sri Lanka Consumer Corporative Society’s Federation Ltd Vs. Deputy Commissioner of Corporative
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | revision, Arbitration Award Recovery of Money, Provincial Council | Section 291 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 58(2)(b), 58(3), 58(6), 59(1)(c), 59(4) of the Cooperative Societies Act No. 5 of 1972 | Download |
| 2021-10-08 | CA/HCC/97/2018 |
M. Balakrishnan alias Appaiya Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J | Statutory Rape, Consent, Delay in Complaint, Credibility of Prosecutrix, Corroboration, Contradictions and Omissions, Medical Evidence | Section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code, Section 331 and 122(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-10-08 | CA/BOR/02/2019 |
Mohamed Cassim Mohamed Zubair and 4 others Vs. Divisional Secretary
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Land Acquisition, Compensation, Market Value, Direct Comparison Method, Residual Method, Valuation of Land, Board of Review, Open Market Value, Housing Development, State Valuation, Quantum of Compensation, Arbitrary Valuation | Sections 17, 28, 45(1), 45, 46, 46A, 47, and 48 of the Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950, Sections 50 and 114 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-10-06 | CA/HCC/163/2014 |
Kandatha Kankanamlage Suranga Pradeep
Lasantha Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J | Murder, Alibi, Eyewitness Evidence, Identification Burden of Proof, Rebuttal Evidence, Dock Statement Procedural Irregularity | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 331, 436, 439 Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-09-29 | CA/WRIT/449/2020 |
Kirillage Nishantha Upul Yasawardana Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and 4 others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus, Responsive Bidder, Acquiescence in Tender Process, Contemporanea Expositio (interpretation doctrine), Rule of Law in Procurement, Compliance with Tender Conditions | Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 6 of the Public Contracts Act No. 3 of 1987, Section 8 of the Public Contracts Act No. 3 of 1987, Section 45 of the Public Contracts Act No. 3 of 1987 | Download |
| 2021-09-22 | CA/WRIT/339/2019 |
Locomotive Operators Engineers Union and 2 others Vs. Justice N.E. Dissanayake (Chairman) and 29 others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), Public Service Commission (PSC), Ultra Vires, Consent Order, Mandamusified Certiorari, Ex debito justitiae (remedy as of right), Locus Standi, Fair Hearing | Article 140, 59(1), 59(2), 61A of the Constitution, Section 6(d) of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act No. 04 of 2002 | Download |
| 2021-09-22 | CA/WRIT/371/2020 |
K.G.D Walter Abeysundera and another Vs. Mr. S. Hettiarachchi and 9 others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J | Article 140 of the Constitution, Nation Building Tax Act No. 09 of 2019 (abolition effective 01.12.2019), NBT Amendment Act No. 03 of 2020, Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 | Article 140 of the Constitution, Nation Building Tax Act No. 09 of 2019 (abolition effective 01.12.2019), NBT Amendment Act No. 03 of 2020, Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 | Download |
| 2021-09-21 | CA/BAL/22/2019 |
Mohomad Hassen Mohomad Paizer Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Mathugama and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundara, J | Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Presumption of innocence, Threat inside court premises, Victim protection, bail | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act No. 04 of 2015, Section 364 Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-09-16 | CA/HCC/0001/19 |
Vidanapathiranage Jayanthi Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Conviction and sentence, Burden of proof, Defence evidence, Misdirection of trial judge | Sections 54A(b), 54A(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance , Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-09-16 | CA/HCC/275/2019 |
Gajanange Dayawansha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder conviction, Circumstantial evidence, Burden of proof, Consistency of facts, Hypothesis of guilt | Section 198, 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-09-16 | CA/HCC/25/2019 |
Solanga Arachchige Rupasinghe Alias Nandana Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Murder conviction, Eye witness testimony, Credibility of evidence, Corroboration, Single witness rule, Consistency of facts | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-09-16 | CA/HCC/0050/2019 |
Kulakulasuriya Sachalakkarage Asanka Fernando Alias Sajee Vs. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Trafficking and Possession of heroin, Burden of proof, Credibility of witnesses, Defence evidence, Benefit of the doubt, Misdirection of trial judge | Section 54(a)(b) and 54(a)(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2021-09-16 | CA/HCC/0230/2019 |
Abdul Kalam Mohommed Careem Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | Cheating, Contradictions, Admitted facts, Dishonestly inducing delivery of property, Fraudulently | Section 398, 403 of the Penal Code, Section 331 (1), 420(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code No. 15 of 1979, Section 58 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-09-16 | CA/HCC/HCC/0299/2019 |
L A M B Miyuru Lankathilleke Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 331(1), 334(1), 335 of the Criminal Procedure Code No. 15 of 1979, Section 106 of the Evidence Ordinance Article 138 of the Constitution | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 331(1), 334(1), 335 of the Criminal Procedure Code No. 15 of 1979, Section 106 of the Evidence Ordinance, Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-08-31 | CA/PHC/41/2021 |
Noorden Jamaldeen Fathima Rizwana Vs. Officer in Charge,
Police Station, Narcotics Bureau and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundara, J | Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Presumption of innocence, Credibility of evidence, Personal liberty, Bail conditions | Section 54A, 54B, 83(1)) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2021-08-17 | CA/ PHC/78/2021 |
Rajapakse Arachchilage Thushara
Ranjan Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J | Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Discretionary remedy, Delay in filing, Dismissed in limine, Uberrima fides, Alternative remedy, Vigilantibus non dormientibus aequitas subvenit | Article 138 of the Constitution, Section 66 of the Primary Court Procedure Act | Download |
| 2021-08-10 | CA/WRT/183/2019 |
N. Anton Balasundaram Vs. M. Abeygunasekara and 4 others
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Hon. Sobitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Certiorari, ppeal Procedure, Nemo Judex in Causa Sua (bias principle), legitimate expectations | Article 140 of the Constitution, Assisted Schools and Training Schools (Special Provisions) Act No. 05 of 1960, Assisted Schools and Training Schools (Supplementary Provisions) Act No. 08 of 1961 | Download |
| 2021-08-06 | CA/HCC/31-34/2018 |
Warnasinghe Arachchilage Dulip and 3 others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J | Contradictions, Confession, Direction, Miscarriage of Justice, Unreasonable Evidence, Conviction, Sentencing, Jury Misdirection, Delay in Complaint | Section 331 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code, Article 138 of the Constitution, Sections 357, 362(2), 364(g), 380 of the Penal Code, Section 25 of the Evidence Ordinance, Proviso to Section 110 (3) of the Criminal Procedure Code, Section 157 of the Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2021-08-03 | CA/TAX/13/2013 |
Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Department of Inland Revenue
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Turnover tax, Reimbursement, Capital expenditure, Income expenditure, Deductible expenses Commercial expediency, Enduring benefit, Natural justice (audi alteram partem) | Section 170, 25 (1), 26 (1) (g), 26 (1) (h), 163 (5) of the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2021-08-03 | CA/CPA/05/2021 |
Jazeema Abdul Raheem Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundara, J | Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Presumption of innocence, Credibility of witnesses, Personal liberty, Bail conditions | Section 54A, 54B, 83(1)) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No. 13 of 1984, Section 364 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-08-03 | CA/WRT/445/2016 |
Kalukumara Mudiyanselage Somapala and another Vs. Hon. John A.E. Amarathunga and 14 others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J | Writ of Mandamus, Land Acquisition, State Land, Illegal Possession, Acquisition Process, Legitimate Expectation | Section 2, 3, 29, 31 of the Land Acquisition Act (No. 9 of 1950) | Download |
| 2021-08-02 | CA/HCC/230-235/2013 |
Mohomad Faizer Mohomad Liyakahth and 6 others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Unlawful Assembly, Murder, Attempted Murder, Identification Parade, Contradictory Evidence, Dock Identification, Hearsay Evidence, Cross-examination, Alibi, Common Object | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 140, 146, 32, 296, 300 of the Penal Code, Section 32(2) of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 414(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2021-08-02 | CA/HCC/75-76/2014 |
Hewa Dewage Cyril Priyaratne alias Lokka and 2 others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Fair trial, Common murderous intention, Dock statement, Credibility of witness Evidence, Contradictions and omissions, Presumption of innocence | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979, Article 13(3) Constitution of Sri Lanka, Section 296, 32, 314 of the Penal Code, Section 48 of the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 | Download |
| 2021-08-02 | CPA/HCC/0086/2019 |
Sinnappan Krishnakumar Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Dying declarations, Defence, Grave and sudden provocation, Self-control, Fair trial | Section 331 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code No- 15 of 1979, Section 296, Section 294 Exception 1 of the Penal Code, Section 48 of the Judicature Act, Section 105 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-08-02 | CA/WRT/0311/2017 |
The Sri Lanka Transport Board Vs. T. Piyasoma and 4 others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Writ of Certiorari, Arbitration, Disciplinary Inquiry, Labour Tribunal, Natural Justice, Ultra Vires, Procedural Fairness, Mala Fide, Arbitrator’s Award, Festival-Advance-Payments, Disaster-Advance-Payments | Section 4(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act, Sections 370 & 394 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-08-02 | CA/WRT/226/2018 |
Orient Pearl Hotels Limited Vs. ey-Nor Foundation Limited and 4 others
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Hon. M.T. Mohammed Laffar, J | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Legitimate Expectation, Clean Hands Doctrine, Unauthorized Occupant, Comply and Complain Doctrine, Equity’s Maxims, Prerogative Relief, Locus Standi | Article 140 of the Constitution, Conversion of Public Corporations or Government Owned Business Undertakings into Public Companies Act No. 23 of 1987 | Download |
| 2021-05-21 | CA/WRT/0008/2020 |
Paramathasan Petson Mathews Vs. University Grants Commission and 8 others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Judicial review, Administrative decision, Admission policy, eligibility | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-05-21 | CA/WRIT/30/2018 |
Colombo District Driving School Owners’ Association and another Vs. A.H.K. Jagath Chandrasiri
Commissioner General of Motor Traffic and four others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Practical test, Judicial review, Ultra vires, Public duty, Statutory interpretation | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-05-21 | CA/WRIT/161/2018 |
Naiduwa Hannadi Jayanthi Mallika Samarasinghe Vs. Malini Abeywardhana Ranathunga and fourteen others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Debt Conciliation Possession, Conditional Transfer, Debt Conciliation Board, Judicial Review, Relevant Considerations, Irrationality, Unreasonableness | Sections 19A(1), 19A(1A), 21A, 54 of the Debt Conciliation Ordinance No. 39 of 1941 | Download |
| 2021-05-21 | CA/WRT/238/2020 |
Porakara Mudiyanselage Aruna Samantha Kumara Vs. T.A.C.N. Thalangama,
Returning Office and 36 others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Political Party, Expulsion from Party, Necessary Parties, Judicial Review, Public Element, Ministerial Function, Returning Officer, Local Authority Member, Natural Justice | Section 10A(1)(a), Section 10A(2), Section 10A(3) of the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance, Section 7(1), Section 7(4)(b) of the Parliamentary Elections Act No. 1 of 1981, Article 99(13)(a) of the Constitution, Section 63 of the Provincial Councils Elections Act | Download |
| 2021-05-21 | CA/WRT/308/2013 |
M.T.Thilakaratne Vs. D.D. Upul Shantha De Alwis and ten others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Allowance, Disciplinary Proceedings, Board of Review, Natural Justice, Removal from Office, Judicial Review | Section 48 of the Co-operative Societies Statute of the Western Provincial Council No. 3 of 1998 (as amended by Statute No. 4 of 2011), Section 61 of the Co-operative Societies Act | Download |
| 2021-05-21 | CA/WRT/12/2021 |
J. G. S. Senadhira Vs. A.M. Rangana Sajeewa and 11 others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Land Acquisition, Gazette Notifications, Hydrology Study, Flood Risk, Delay defeats equity, Futility, Maintainability of Application, Public Interest vs Private Interest. | Section 5, Section 7, Section 38A of the Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2021-05-19 | CA/CPA/132/2020 |
Madapathage Dona Thilaka Alias Shyamali Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundara, J. | Revision Application, Bail, Exceptional Circumstances, Remand, Foreign National, Drug Offences, Credibility of Investigative Officers, Clean Hands Doctrine, Judicial Discretion, Enlargement on Bail | ection 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979; | Download |
| 2021-05-11 | CA/PHC/92/2020 |
Yugeeth Ibrahim
Atithari Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundara, J. | Revision Application, Bail, Exceptional Circumstances, Remand, Foreign National, Drug Offences, Illegality, Propriety, Regularity, Case Law Precedent, Judicial Discretion | Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Section 454 & Section 459 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-05-10 | CA/DCF/1132/1999 |
Anthonidura Hemawathie Vs. Anthodura Bastian Silva and another
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J | Partition Action, Co-ownership, Prescriptive Title, Adverse Possession, Ouster, Undivided Shares, Burden of Proof | Sections 18(1)(a)(iii) and 25 of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1977, Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871 | Download |
| 2021-05-05 | CA/WRIT/190/2018 |
Madappuliarachchige Oliver Gregory Vs. Commissioner of Title Settlement and five others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Registration of Title, Bim Saviya, First Class Title, Locus Standi, Delay, Judicial Review, Title to Land, Conditional Agreement, Absolute Ownership, Discretionary Remedies | Sections 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 28, 32, 33, 38, 39, 58, 59, 60, 67 of the Registration of Title Act No. 21 of 1998 | Download |
| 2021-05-05 | CA/CPA/36/2021 |
Ranjith Amarasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundara J. | Exceptional Circumstances, Jurisdiction, Arbitration Award, Civil vs Criminal Court Orders, Preliminary Objections, Right of Appeal vs Revision, Redundancy of Remedy, Exceptional Circumstances Doctrine, | Article 138, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Sections 454 & 459, Penal Code; Section 6, Section 8, Arbitration Act No.11 of 1995 | Download |
| 2021-05-03 | CA/HCC/385/2018 |
Ameer Paslee Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | ossession, Trafficking, Heroin, Conviction, Beyond reasonable doubt, Miscarriage of justice, Chain of custody. | Section 334(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 54(a)(b), 54(a)(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-05-03 | CA/CPA/0005/20 |
Tamarind Entertainment (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Obadage Gamini Susantha Meththasena
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Revision, Section 66 Application,Possession, Dispossession, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Natural Justice, Delay, Pending Civil Action, Miscarriage of Justice | Section 66(1)(b), 68(3) of the Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-05-03 | CA/HCC/104/2015 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Karunaratna Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam J | Murder, Accomplice, Corroboration, Eyewitness Evidence, Circumstantial Evidence, Dock Statement, Recovery of Productions, Discovery Evidence, Omissions and Contradictions, Burden of Proof, Miscarriage of Justice, | Sections 331, 256 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Sections 296, 198 of the Penal Code, Sections 27(1), 114(b), 133 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-05-03 | CA/HCC/300/2016 |
Hettinayake Mudiyanselage Lilanthi
Dinesha Maliyedda Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam J | Cheating, Misappropriation, Criminal Breach of Trust, Foreign Employment Fraud, Affidavits, Contradictions in Evidence, Witness Credibility, Material vs Non-Material Contradictions, Burden of Proof, Beyond Reasonable Doubt | Section 331, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Section 2, Affidavits Act No.23 of 1953. | Download |
| 2021-05-03 | CA/WRIT/0397/19 |
Udawattage Don Douglas Meril Vs. Divisional Secretary Divisional Secretary and eight others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Land Acquisition, Urgency, Compensation, Ex gratia Payment, Resettlement Plan, Board of Review, Judicial Review, Salus populi suprema lex, Delay in Compensation, Public Purpose | Section 38(a), Section 38A, 17(1) of the Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2021-03-03 | CA/PHC/08/21 |
Ranjith Paul Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. MENAKA WIJESUNDERA J. | Exceptional circumstances, Vehicle confiscation, Registered owner, Motor Traffic Act definition | Section 364 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 16 of the Motor Traffic Act, Animals Act | Download |
| 2021-02-25 | CA/RI/05/2018 |
Punchinona Habakkalahewa and another Vs. Udugama Koralalage Dayasena and another
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J. | Revision, Restitutio integrum, Partition action, Final survey, Encroachment, Interlocutory decree, Laches Miscarriage of justice Pedigree dispute | Article 138, 145 of the Constitution, Section 839 of the Civil Procedure Code, Section 114-F of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-02-25 | CA/HCC/264/2016 |
Ponnamperumage Ananda Sarath Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne,J. | Murder, Unlawful assembly Identification parade Circumstantial evidence Benefit of doubt | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 140 of the Penal Code, Section 146 of the Penal Code , Section 32 of the Penal Code, Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-02-25 | CA/RI/O9/18 |
Anthiya Neeladevi Vs. Safar Shiraz jeevunjee and another
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Hon. D. N. Samarakoon, J | Revision, Consent order, Prepayment of costs, Default judgment, Restitutio in integrum | Section 91A of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2021-02-25 | CA/PHC/150/2015 |
Dinamithra Gedara Upali Jayakoddy Vs. W.M.P.K. Weerasekara,
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Commissioner of Cooperative
Development and Registrar (Central
Province) and another
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Arbitrator’s award, Appeal deposit, Ultra vires / Intra vires, Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Judicial Review, Ratio Decidendi, Obiter Dicta, Rule making power of the Minister | Section 58 (2) (b), 58 (3), 61 (1), 61 (2) (y), 72 (2), of Co-operative Societies Law No. 05 of 1972, Rule 49 (xii) (a) and (b) of the Co-operative Rules 1973 | Download |
| 2021-02-24 | CA/BAL/23/2020 |
Ranawaka Arachchilage Chandani Sudarshi Perera Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Police Station
Kiribathgoda and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail application, Exceptional circumstances, Witness protection, Bail conditions | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act, No. 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2021-02-24 | CA/BAL/22/2020 |
Mathakadeera ArachchigeIrawathie Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Police Station
Kiribathgoda and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail, Exceptional circumstances, Victim and witness protection , Bail conditions | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crimes and Witnesses Act No 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2021-02-24 | CA/05/2017 |
Wehigala Kumbure Gedara Vijitha Senadheera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Rape, Mental retardation victim, Penetration in rape, Medical evidence, Sentencing reduction | Section 364(2)(f) of the Penal Code, Section 308 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-02-24 | CA/PHC/0015/20 |
Rakvanage Dilip Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General and another
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Hon. MENAKA WIJESUNDERA J. | Revision, Bail, Exceptional circumstances, Heroin possession, Remand custody | Section 83 of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Section 14 of the Bail Act No. 30 of 1997 | Download |
| 2021-02-23 | CA/PHC/0010/2020 |
M. Shelton Jayaweera Vs. Manchanayakage Kalum Nishantha and 9 others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Lack of interest | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-23 | CA/BAL/32/2020 |
Molligoda Liyanage Shanaka Molligoda Vs. Officer In Charge
Police Station
Kalawana and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail, Threatening, Assault, Remand, Compoundable Offences, Exceptional Circumstances, Bail Conditions, Interference, Witness Protection, Pending Cases, Election Time, Court Orders. | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crimes and Witnesses Act No 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2021-02-19 | CA/REV/2028/2001 |
Galpoththage Ramyalatha Vs. Nanayakkara Kariyawasam
Dolamullage Ariyadasa and Others
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Revision, Restitutio in Integrum, Partition Law Proxy (Forgery), Lis Pendens, Title Investigation, Doctrine of Approbation and Reprobation, Finality of Partition Decree | Sections 6, 12, 13, 16, 17, 25, 32, 36A, 48 of Partition Law No. 21 of 1977, Sections 45, 114 of Evidence Ordinance, Article 138 of Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-18 | CA/HCC/104/2017 |
Dematapaksha Hewage Randika Nuwansiri Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne,J | Murder, Attempted robbery, Identification parade, Dying declaration, Cause of death | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 381 of the Penal Code, Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-02-17 | CA/WRT/472/2019 |
Sinnathurai Selvarathinam and 9 others Vs. R. N. C. M. Herath,
The Land Commissioner General,
The Land Commissioner
Department and 3 others
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Hon. Sobitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ application, Withdrawal of application, Land permit, Administrative discretion | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-17 | CA/141/2015 |
Mohamed Rasheed Hasan Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Private defence, Self-defence, Misdirection by trial judge , Balance of probabilities | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Sections 100–102 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-02-11 | CA/WRT/149/2018 |
Neraluva Gamage Nandasena Vs. Priyantha Godagama Sahabandu and others
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Hon. M.T. Mohammed Laffar, J | lack of interest, dismissal of petition | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-11 | CA/HCC/118/2019 |
Kumarapeli Arach chige Gamini Alias Police
Gamini Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon. J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder, Sentence revision, Appeal against sentence, Mitigating circumstances | Section 297 of the Penal Code, Section 296 of the Penal Code, Exception 4 to Section 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/433/2020 |
Ganeshan Ajith Kumars Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/432/2020 |
P. Kisho Kumar Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues,Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/431/2020 |
P. Kisho Kumar Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/430/2020 |
P. Kisho Kuma Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/429/2020 |
Mohamed Caseem Mohamd Najeem Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/428/2020 |
Ansareen Mohamed Thajoor Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/426/2020 |
Ranhoti Gedara Wilson Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/427/2020 |
K. Dhanesh Kumar Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/WRT/424/2020 |
P S A Imports & Co., (Private) Limited and another Vs. Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Hon. Prime Minister cum Hon. Minister
of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development,
Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy
Development and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ application, Identical issues, Consolidated hearing, Binding decision | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-02-08 | CA/DCF/0524A/99 |
Dikwella Vidanage Hansawathie Vs. Karunaratne Gallage and others
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Prescriptive, Title/Possession, Adverse Possession, Tenant Cultivator, Licensee, Undivided Rights/Shares, Partition, Corpus of the Action | Section 754 (1) of the Civil Procedure Code, Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871 | Download |
| 2021-02-06 | CA/PHC/0116/20 |
Manori Prasangika
Wickramaarachchi Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. MENAKA WIJESUNDERA J. | Revision, Documentary evidence, Interest of justice | Section 389 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-02-01 | CA/WRT/378/2019 |
P. Selvanathan Vs. . Ravipriya,
The Director General of Customs,
Sri Lanka Customs and 3 others
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Hon. Sobitha Rajakaruna, J. | Dismissed pro-forma. | Article 140 of the Constitiution | Download |
| 2021-01-06 | CA/WRT/388/2020 |
K.M.S. Bandara Vs. ir Marshal D.L.S. Dias,
Commander of the Air Force and 11 others
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Hon. Sobitha Rajakaruna, J. | Dismissed pro-forma | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
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