| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Judgment By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
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| 2021-12-17 | CA/TAX/06/2017 |
Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne, J | Value Added Tax (VAT), standing rubber trees, unprocessed agricultural products, letter of intimation, notice of assessment, open market value | Sections 2, 21, 28, 29, 31, 33, 34, 37, 60, 61, 83 of Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 ; Sections 2, 18, 19, 59 of Sale of Goods Ordinance No. 11 of 1896 ; Section 11A of Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 ; Article 23(1) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-12-17 | CA/HCC/0289/2019 |
Withanapathiranalage Dickshon Nihal Appuhamy Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. (P/CA) | Rape, grave sexual abuse, minor/cognate offence, delayed complaint, testimonial trustworthiness, vaginal penetration, penile penetration, step-father, sentencing | Sections 364(1), 365B of Penal Code; Sections 176, 177, 178, 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Sections 114, 134 of Evidence Ordinance; Article 138 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-12-17 | CA/HCC/0112/2019 |
Loku Baduge Dhammika Priyantha Jayasuriya alias Tiddy Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. (P/CA) | Murder conviction, right of private defence, grave and sudden provocation, katty knife, eyewitness credibility | Sections 294, 296, 316 of Penal Code ; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-12-17 | CA/HCC/280/17 |
Thelge Nadeeka Kaumadi Peiris Vs. Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Bribery, soliciting gratification, school principal, Grade 6 admission, School Development Fund, uncorroborated testimony, acquittal | Sections 19(b), 19(c) of Bribery Act ; Section 114(f) of Evidence Ordinance ; Section 331(1) of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-12-17 | CA/HCC/0140/10 |
Navoor Thambi Rifnas and others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Kidnapping minor, grave sexual abuse, aiding and abetting, witness credibility, medical evidence | Sections 354, 365B(2)(b) of Penal Code ; Section 241 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-12-17 | CA/TAX/12/2016 |
Dialog Axiata PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. D. N. Samarakoon, J. | Withholding tax, prize competition, lottery, \"Lord of the Reload\", game of chance, tax assessment | Section 157 of Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006; Section 24 of Prize Competition Act No. 37 of 1957; Section 28 of Lotteries Ordinance No. 08 of 1844 | Download |
| 2021-12-16 | CA/HCC/173/2020 |
Samaranayaka Pathirannahalage Dimuthu Deepal Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Kidnapping, grave sexual abuse, minor victim, sentence revision, romantic relationship, suspended sentence | Sections 354, 365b(2)b of the Penal Code (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995); Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-12-16 | CA/HCC/0358/2019 |
Veebeddehenegedara Upali Nawaratne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. (P/CA) | Murder conviction, culpable homicide not amounting to murder, eyewitness credibility, medical evidence, bodily injury, intention to cause death, sentence reduction | Sections 294, 296, 297 of Penal Code; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Article 138 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-12-16 | CA/431/2000 F |
Hapanpedi Gedara Samarasinghe Vs. Tikkadurayale Alias Horathalpedigedara Laisa and others
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Hon. C. P. Kirtisinghe, J. | Partition action, corpus dispute, preliminary plan, physical boundaries, extent discrepancy, possession | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2021-12-16 | CA/HCC/41/2020 |
Madhawa Roshan Kithulgoda Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Vehicle confiscation, cannabis trafficking, third party vehicle owner, lack of knowledge, pragmatic precautions, forfeiture order set aside | Sections 54A(d), 79(1) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (No. 13 of 1984) ; Sections 103, 126A of Evidence Ordinance ; Sections 755(3), 758, 759 of Civil Procedure Code ; Article 154P of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-12-16 | CA/171-173/2012 |
Kapugedera Kankanamlage Rohana Jagath Nissanka and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Mass murder (6 persons), common intention, bomb explosion, eyewitness identification, torch light, notice of alibi | Sections 32, 140, 146, 296, 300 of Penal Code ; Sections 24, 27, 30 of Evidence Ordinance ; Section 126A of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Section 44(a) of Fire Arms Act No. 33 of 1916 | Download |
| 2021-12-15 | CA/HCC/123/2020 |
Amarasinghe Wickrama Arachchige Manoj Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J | Heroin possession and trafficking, motor car accident, police witness credibility, material contradictions in evidence, acquittal on appeal | Sections 54 A (B), 54 A (D) of Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No. 13 of 1984; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-12-15 | CA/HCC/123/2020 |
Amarasinghe Wickrama Arachchige Manoj Vs. The Hon. Attorney Genera
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Heroin possession and trafficking, motor car accident, police witness credibility, material contradictions in evidence, acquittal on appeal | Sections 54 A (B), 54 A (D) of Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No. 13 of 1984; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-12-15 | CA/HCC/235/16 |
Kamal Rasika Amarasinghe Alias Chief Inspector Amarasinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Simple hurt, police officer-in-charge, election poster pasting, periodontitis, refreshing memory with notes, witness credibility | Sections 314, 316 of Penal Code ; Sections 159, 160 of Evidence Ordinance ; Section 74 of Parliamentary Elections Act ; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-12-15 | CA/HCC/121/2017 |
Gamage Ranjani Perera alias Manamala Badige Kulathunga Arachchi Ranjani Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Heroin possession, trafficking, Special Vice Squad raid, electronic weighing scale, burden of proof, acquittal | Sections 54A(b), 54A(c) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) ; Sections 101, 106, 114F of Evidence Ordinance ; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-12-15 | CA/HCC/0028-036/2019 |
Warnakulasooriya Nimal Ajith Fernando and others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Unlawful assembly, murder, depositions under Section 33, Evidence Ordinance, Section 27 discovery, alibi defense, fingerprint report procedure | Sections 32, 140, 283, 296 of Penal Code ; Sections 27, 33 of Evidence Ordinance ; Section 195(e) of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-12-14 | CA/318/96 |
Thangavelu Thangaraja Vs. Munisamy Gavaramma and others
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Hon. K. K. A. V. Swarnadhipathi, J. | Rent Act, rent and ejectment, landlord and tenant relationship, notice to vacate, unlawful occupants, building construction date | Section 760A of the Civil Procedure Code; Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 | Download |
| 2021-12-14 | CA/DCF/651-653/97 |
Chandrawathie Ramanayake and others Vs. Don Soloman Ramanayake and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Partition action, identification of corpus, preliminary plan, Partition Law No. 21 of 1977, co-owners, prescriptive title, adverse possession, ouster, Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871 | Section 16(2) of Partition Law No. 21 of 1977; Section 3 of Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871 | Download |
| 2021-12-14 | CA/HCC/155/18 |
Ilangakoon Arachchige Ajith Kumara Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Murder, circumstantial evidence, depositions of deceased witnesses, dock statement, blunt tool attack | Section 296 of Penal Code ; Section 33 of Evidence Ordinance ; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-12-14 | CA/277/2015 |
S.D. Amarasekara Vs. Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka and others
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Hon. C. P. Kirtisinghe, J. | Writ of Mandamus, divesting order, public purpose, expressway construction, preconditions for divesting | Section 39A of Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 ; Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-12-10 | CA / 276/2021 |
Thenudaya Nithil Demash Kodithuwakku and another Vs. Mr. Sampath Weeragoda and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus, Grade 1 school admission, lease agreement validity, residency requirement, legitimate expectation | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-12-08 | CA/74/2020 |
Thuwan Nisam Sahabdeen Saman alias Baba Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Heroin possession, trafficking, Police Narcotic Bureau raid, dock statement, single witness credibility | Sections 54(A)(b), 54(A)(d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) ; Section 134 of Evidence Ordinance ; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-12-07 | CA/PHC/139/13 |
Parapedewage Sanjaka Aravinda Kumara and another Vs. D. Ariyawathi Munasinghe and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Primary Courts\' Procedure Act, dispute over possession of land, breach of peace, restoration of possession, observation notes, three-wheeler repairing garage, bare land | Sections 66(1), 68(1), 68(3) of Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-12-07 | CA/HCC/419/18 |
Senarath Bandara Kulatunge and another Vs. Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and another
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Perjury conviction, summary punishment, false evidence, telephone records, degree of proof, soliciting bribe | Section 188 of Penal Code ; Sections 16(b), 16(c) of Bribery Act ; Section 449(1) of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Article 14 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-12-06 | CA/WRT/619/2011 |
Manjula Rajapakse Vs. D.G.M.V. Hapuarachchi and others
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Hon. K. K. A. V. Swarnadhipathi, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, liquor license (FL 4), relocation of liquor shop, public protest and unrest, law and order | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Excise Ordinance; Gazette No. 1544/17 | Download |
| 2021-12-06 | CA/138/2020 |
Nakandalage Don Premasiri Jayaratna and another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder charge, police officers on duty, illicit timber transport, good faith execution of duty, acquittal on appeal | Sections 69, 296, 297 of Penal Code ; Section 56 of Police Ordinance No. 16 of 1865 ; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-12-03 | CA/HCC/0293/19 |
Pulihith Devayalage Douglas Wickremapala and others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Conspiracy to murder, murder, attempted murder, common intention, stone pelting, dock statements | Sections 32, 102, 113B, 296, 300 of Penal Code ; Section 105 of Evidence Ordinance ; Section 331(1) of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-12-02 | CA/HCC/114/18 |
Abdul Rahuman Noordeen Mohomed Faizer Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Heroin possession, trafficking, credibility of prosecution witnesses, dock statement, chain of production, police raid | Sections 54 A (a), 54 A (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No. 13 of 1984; Section 154(p) of the Constitution; Section 331 of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-12-02 | CA/HCC/114/18 |
Abdul Rahuman Noordeen Mohomed Faizer Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Heroin possession, trafficking, credibility of prosecution witnesses, dock statement, chain of production, police raid | Sections 54 A (a), 54 A (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No. 13 of 1984; Section 154(p) of the Constitution; Section 331 of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-12-02 | CA/HCC/0177/2015 |
Abeykoon Mudiyanselage Mahinda Abeykoon Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Unlawful assembly, Parliamentary election polling station, ballot box stuffing, statutory interpretation of \"offence\", sentence suspension | Sections 38, 138, 140, 146, 410 of Penal Code ; Section 66 of Parliamentary Elections Act No. 1 of 1980 ; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 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 |
| 2021-11-30 | CA/HCC/0038/19 |
Kanaththa Randage Manoj Udaya Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. (P/CA) | Heroin, trafficking, possession, burden of proof, retrial, technical error, miscarriage of justice | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Sections 54A (b), 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium, and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-11-30 | CA/CPA/63/21 |
Meettage Piyaseeli Vs. Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail application, revision application, illicit drug racket, boat owner, evidence synopsis, controlled delivery | Article 138 of the Constitution; Sections 35, 115(1) 0f the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No 15 of 1978; Section 83(1) of the Poisons, Opium, and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-11-30 | CA/PHC/211/2015 |
Masanam Money Vs. Jayaweera Mudiyanselage Chandrika Priyadarshani
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Recovery of possession, state land, competent authority, estate quarters, eviction order | Sections 3, 5, 5(1)(a)(i), 9, 9(1) of the State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No 07 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-11-29 | CA/HCC/0055-058/19 |
Dadallage Amila Tharanga and others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon J. | Murder, common intention, solitary witness, credibility, alibi, burden of proof, JMO evidence | Sections 140, 296, 146, 32 of the Penal Code; Sections 331(1), 241, 334(1), 335 of the Criminal Procedure Code; Sections 27, 134 of the Evidence Ordinance; Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-11-27 | CA/301/2016 |
Halpita Acharige Rathnasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Possession of heroin, death sentence, double conviction, revision, escape from custody | Sections 331, 283, 241, 314(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Sections 54 (a), (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2021-11-25 | CA/HCC/279/2016 |
D. Adambawa Nabir Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Statutory rape, trial in absentia, absconding, retrial criteria, delay in appeal | Section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code; Sections 331, 241, 333(1), 436 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act; Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-11-25 | CA/WRT/164/2019 |
J. M. D. Gamini Vs. Jebaraj Krishnamoorthy
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola J. | Writ of Certiorari, quit notice, Government Quarters, Lease Agreement, contractual relationship, public law rights | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 2, 9, 7(3), 4 of the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 | Download |
| 2021-11-25 | CA/WRT/174/2019 |
M.S.M. Fawusar Vs. Jebaraj Krishnamoorthy
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola J. | Writ of Certiorari, quit notice, Government Quarters, Lease Agreement, contractual relationship | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 2, 9, 7(3), 4 of the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 | Download |
| 2021-11-25 | CA/WRT/165/2019 |
Ediriweera Jayasooriya Arukattu Patabedige Iyan Samudra Ediriweera Vs. Jebaraj Krishnamoorthy
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola J. | Writ of Certiorari, quit notice, Government Quarters, Lease Agreement, contractual relationship | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 2, 9, 7(3), 4 of the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 | Download |
| 2021-11-25 | CA/WRT/166/2019 |
R.P. Sunilawathi Vs. Jebaraj Krishnamoorthy
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola J. | Writ of Certiorari, quit notice, Government Quarters, Lease Agreement, contractual relationship | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 2, 9, 7(3), 4 of the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 | Download |
| 2021-11-25 | CA/WRT/167/2019 |
K.B. Piyadasa Vs. Jebaraj Krishnamoorthy
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola J. | Writ of Certiorari, quit notice, Government Quarters, Lease Agreement, contractual relationship | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 2, 9, 7(3), 4 of the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 | Download |
| 2021-11-25 | CA/WRT/175/2019 |
Dorape Vithanage Nihal Amaranayake Vs. Jebaraj Krishnamoorthy
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola J. | Writ of Certiorari, quit notice, Government Quarters, Lease Agreement, contractual relationship | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 2, 9, 7(3), 4 of the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 | Download |
| 2021-11-25 | CA/WRT/172/2019 |
Prabath Indrajith Ranasinhge Vs. Jebaraj Krishnamoorthy
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola J. | Writ of Certiorari, quit notice, Government Quarters, Lease Agreement, contractual relationship | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 2, 9, 7(3), 4 of the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 | Download |
| 2021-11-25 | CA/WRT/168/2019 |
G. W. Thilan Sameera Fonseka Vs. Jebaraj Krishnamoorthy
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola J. | Writ of Certiorari, quit notice, Government Quarters, Lease Agreement, contractual relationship | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 2, 9, 7(3), 4 of the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 | Download |
| 2021-11-25 | CA/WRT/177/2019 |
A.H.T. Premasiri Vs. Jebaraj Krishnamoorthy
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola J. | Writ of Certiorari, quit notice, Government Quarters, Lease Agreement, contractual relationship | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 2, 9, 7(3), 4 of the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 | Download |
| 2021-11-25 | CA/WRT/319/2019 |
Kiringoda Mudalige Renuka Chandrakanthi Vs. Jebaraj Krishnamoorthy
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola J. | Writ of Certiorari, quit notice, Government Quarters, Lease Agreement, contractual relationship | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 2, 9, 7(3), 4 of the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 | Download |
| 2021-11-25 | CA/WRT/176/2019 |
A.T. Nimal Shantha Vs. Jebaraj Krishnamoorthy
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola J. | Writ of Certiorari, quit notice, Government Quarters, Lease Agreement, contractual relationship | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 2, 9, 7(3), 4 of the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 | Download |
| 2021-11-24 | CA/HCC/42/20 |
Kulakulasuriya Malavige Dulip Prasad Silva Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne J. | Heroin, possession, trafficking, chain of production, Government Analyst Report, retrial criteriaHeroin, possession, trafficking, chain of production, Government Analyst Report, retrial criteria | Sections 54A(d), 54A(b) of the Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No. 13 of 1984; Sections 331(1), 420, 334(1), 196 of the Criminal Procedure Code; Article 138(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-11-23 | CA/WRIT/265/2011 |
Professor Pushpa Lalani Jayawardana Vs. Professor A.R. Wickramasinghe and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Ethics Review Committee, clinical trials, conflict of interest, natural justice | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 48, 48(1A), 48(3), 48A, 49(1) of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978; Cosmetics Devices and Drugs Act No. 27 of 1980; Medical Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-11-23 | CA/WRT/399/18 |
Harishchandra Pathiranalage Chandana Sumith Kumara Vs. The Administrative Appeal Tribunal and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe J. | Writ of Certiorari, dismissal from service, cannabis possession, identity theft defense, balance of probability | Article 140 of the Constitution; Section 28(3) of Chapter XLVIII, Volume II of the Establishment Code; Sections 27, 52(1), 78(1), 78(5) of Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2021-11-23 | CA/HCC/219-222/14 |
Oboda Arachchige Lahiru Kelum alias Ravindra and others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Unlawful assembly, attempted murder, gang rape, robbery, identification parade, DNA evidence, circumstantial evidence | Sections 140, 146, 300, 317, 383, 410, 345, 364(2)(c), 296, 32, 138, 139 of the Penal Code; Section 15 of the Judicature Act No. 02 of 1978; Sections 331, 203, 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Sections 157, 134, 145, 3, 103 of the Evidence Ordinance; Firearms Ordinance No. 33 of 1916 | Download |
| 2021-11-23 | CA/WRT/399/18 |
Harishchandra Pathiranalage Chandana Sumith Kumara Vs. The Administrative Appeal Tribunal and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe J. | Writ of Certiorari, dismissal from service, cannabis possession, identity theft defense, balance of probability | Article 140 of the Constitution; Section 28(3) of Chapter XLVIII, Volume II of the Establishment Code; Sections 27, 52(1), 78(1), 78(5) of Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2021-11-23 | CA/WRIT/265/2011 |
Professor Pushpa Lalani Jayawardana Vs. Professor A.R. Wickramasinghe and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Ethics Review Committee, Clinical trials, Public law remedy vs contractual right | Sections 48(1A), 48(3), 49(1) of Universities Act No. 16 of 1978; Cosmetics, Devices and Drugs Act No. 27 of 1980; Article 140 of Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-11-22 | CA/HCC/141/2018 |
Landegedara Ranjith Siriwardena Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Grievous hurt, attempted murder, plea of guilt, sentencing disparity, rigorous imprisonment, compensation | Sections 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979; Sections 32, 140, 146, 300, 317 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-11-22 | CA/235/2011 |
Athputharaja Wijayarajan Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Cheating, indictment, civil transaction, deception, inducement, dishonoured cheques, profit expectation | Sections 398, 403 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-11-22 | CA/HCC/41-42/2015 |
Manikam Pedige Priyantha and another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, common intention, accomplice evidence, conditional pardon, credibility, identification, dock statement | Sections 296, 32 of the Penal Code; Sections 331, 256(1), 334 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Sections 114(b), 133 of the Evidence Ordinance; Article 138 of the Constitution | 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 |
| 2021-11-17 | CA/386/96 (F) |
H.R.W.M. Chulananda and others Vs. Chairman - Mahabodhi Company and others
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Hon. K. K. A. V. Swarnadhipathi, J. | Probate, Last Will, witnesses, beneficiary service, fraud, Justice of the Peace seal | Sections 754(A) of the Civil Procedure Code; Sections 134 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-11-16 | CA/HCC/0025/2015 |
Paluwatta Muhandiramge Mahinda Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, circumstantial evidence, confession, reliable witness, dock statement, burden of proof | Sections 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act; Sections 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-11-16 | CA/HCC/240 - 242/2019 |
Gampala Waduge Sujith Kumara Fonseka and others Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. (P/CA) | Unlawful assembly, murder, common object, single witness credibility, identity of accused | Sections 32, 138, 140, 146, 296 of the Penal Code; Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-11-16 | CA/WRT/354/2018 |
Employees’ Trust Fund Board Vs. Minister of Labour and Labour Relations and others
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Hon. C. P. Kirtisinghe J. | Writ of Certiorari, Industrial Dispute, Arbitration award, interpretation time limit, ultra vires, mandate of arbitrator | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 4(1), 34 of the Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950; Section 15 of the Industrial Disputes (Special Provisions) Act No. 13 of 2003 | Download |
| 2021-11-15 | CA/844/97 |
Kuruppu Arachchilage Malani Vs. Padmakumara Sooriarachchi and others
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Hon. K. K. A. V. Swarnadhipathi, J. | Partition, devolution of title, marriage certificate, prior registration, settlement | Partition Law | Download |
| 2021-11-15 | CA/217/2014 |
Vithana Kankanamge Ajith Kumarasiri Vs. Hon: Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, indictment, credibility of witness, contradictions, dying declaration, circumstantial evidence, recovery of weapon | Sections 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No: 15 of 1979; Article 138 of the Constitution; Sections 296 of the Penal Code; Sections 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-11-15 | CA/217/2014 |
Vithana Kankanamge Ajith Kumarasiri Vs. Hon: Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, indictment, credibility of witness, contradictions, dying declaration, circumstantial evidence, recovery of weapon | Sections 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No: 15 of 1979; Article 138 of the Constitution; Sections 296 of the Penal Code; Sections 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-11-12 | CA/88/2015 |
Rubasinha Liyanage Ruwan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Abduction, rape, murder, circumstantial evidence, child witness, reliability | Sections 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code; Sections 357, 364(1), 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-11-12 | CA/88/2015 |
Rubasinha Liyanage Ruwan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Abduction, rape, murder, circumstantial evidence, child witness, reliability | Sections 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code; Sections 357, 364(1), 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-11-12 | CA/88/2015 |
Rubasinha Liyanage Ruwan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J | Abduction, rape, murder, circumstantial evidence, child witness, reliability | Sections 331 of the Criminal Procedure Code; Sections 357, 364(1), 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-11-12 | CA/TAX/01/2017 |
Geometry Global (Private) Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Income tax, case stated, travelling expenses, vehicle rental, general vs specific deduction rule, statutory interpretation | Sections 170 of the Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006; Sections 4(2)(b), 25(1), 25(1)(k), 26(1)(g), 26(2) of the Inland Revenue Act | Download |
| 2021-11-12 | CA/TAX/0016/2013 |
Ogilvy Action (Pvt) Ltd Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Income tax, vehicle hire, general deduction rule, specific deduction formula, rental expenses, statutory interpretation | Sections 170 of the Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006; Sections 4(2)(b), 23(1), 24(1)(g), 25(1), 25(1)(k), 26(2) of the Inland Revenue Act | Download |
| 2021-11-11 | CA/PHC/85/2016 |
Dona Sakila Thilani Sunethradevi Kahandawela Vs. Peli Muhandiram Sunil Premadasa and others
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Hon. K. K. A. V. Swarnadhipathi, J. | Revision application, affixing notices, technical error, Primary Court, exceptional circumstances | Article 154 P(6), 138 of the Constitution; Sections 66(1), 66(4), 66(6), 68(3) of the Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2021-11-11 | CA/WRT/484/2015 |
Sena Mills Refineries (Pvt) Limited Vs. Chulananda Perera and others
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Hon. K. K. A. V. Swarnadhipathi, J. | Mandates, Writ of Certiorari, prohibition, Customs, H.S. code classification, short levy, additional evidence | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 18 of the Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-11-11 | CA/117-119/2018 |
Ahanhettige Lakmal Pradeep Premachandra and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe J. | Unlawful assembly, murder, grievous hurt, common intention, dying deposition, identification, dock statement | Sections 140, 296, 146, 317, 32 of the Penal Code; Sections 331, 110(3), 334 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act; Sections 33 of the Evidence Ordinance; Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-11-10 | CA/1095/96/F |
K.A. Thomas Vs. Sammu Arachchige Ariyasena Mahepala and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V. Swarnadhipathi J. | Partition action, prescriptive right, interlocutory decree, judgment in rem, final decree | Partition Law | Download |
| 2021-11-10 | CA/PHC/107/2014 |
Ven. WalawaHangunuwawe Dharmarathana Thero Vs. Mihintale Pradeshiya Sabhawa and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Mandamus, lease agreement, temple property, Viharadhipathi, Private Law vs Public Law | Article 154P, 138 of the Constitution; Section 11 of the High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2021-11-10 | CA/WRT/424/21 |
Saroja Govindasamy Naganathan and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General and another
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Certiorari, prohibition, Mandamus, prosecutorial discretion, withdrawal of indictment, missing persons investigation | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 160, 194(1), 194(2), 194(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2021-11-10 | CA/WRT/444/2015 |
U. T. M. T. Resort (Private) Limited Vs. National Housing Development Authority and others
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Hon. K. K. A. V. Swarnadhipathi J. | Writ of Certiorari, Mandamus, Prohibition, Land Acquisition, divestment, compensation | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 38 provision (a), 39A(2), 17 of the Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2021-11-09 | CA/PHC/APN/139/19 |
Rajapakshe Pedige Sugath Wimalasuriya Vs. Officer-in-Charge Police Station Pindeniya and another
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Hon. Neil Iddawala J. | Revision application, vehicle forfeiture, timber transportation, third party claim, precautionary measures | Sections 25(2), 40, 40(1) of the Forest Ordinance; Articles 138, 154P of the Constitution; Act of High Court of Provinces No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2021-11-09 | CA/521/97 |
Sultan Pitchai Jalaldeen and another Vs. Inul Marliya and another
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Hon. K. K. A. V. Swarnadhipathi, J. | Declaration of title, ejectment, partition case, prescription, power of attorney, prior registration | Sections 755(3) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2021-11-09 | CA/DCF/183/97 |
Henakaralalage Dharmasena and others Vs. Henakaralalage Anura Senannayake and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Partition action, identification of land, surveyor report, boundaries, paddy sowing extent | Sections 18(2) of the Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2021-11-09 | CA/WRT/81/13 |
Rohan Ajith Senanayake Vs. Raja Gunaratne and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar J. | Writ of Certiorari, housing property, divestment, lawful owner, locus standi, contractual obligations | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 17(A)(2), 17(c), 17(1) of the Ceiling on Housing Property Law No. 1 of 1973 | Download |
| 2021-11-08 | CA/53/2000(F) |
R.A. Samson Vs. Terrence Ranjith de Soysa
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Hon. K. K. A. V. Swarnadhipathi, J. | Ejectment, prescriptive title, leave and licence, electoral register, witness credibility, clean hands | No. 17 of 1979 National Housing Development Authority Act | Download |
| 2021-11-08 | CA/195-197/2014 |
Panagodage Sujith and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Unlawful assembly, common object, murder, attempted murder, common intention, identification, credibility | Sections 140, 296, 146, 300, 32 of the Penal Code; Sections 331, 166, 334 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act; Sections 33, 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance; Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-11-08 | CA/WRT/351/2019 |
Prof. Deepal Senaka Weerasekara Vs. Mr. A. Jagath D. Dias and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola J. | Writ of Mandamus, pension entitlement, public service, statutory right, personal file, Public Administration Circular No. 07/2018 | Article 140 of the Constitution; Section 48C(1) of the Minutes of Pension; Section 2 (kk) of the Interpretation Ordinance; Sections 4 of Chapter IV/VI of the Establishment Code | Download |
| 2021-11-08 | CA/WRT/21/2014 |
Kaalanchiyalage Lily Nona and others Vs. Hon. S. M. Chandrasena and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V. Swarnadhipathi J. | Writ of Certiorari, order under section 38 proviso (a), Land Acquisition, extraordinary gazette | Section 38 proviso (a) of the Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 | Download |
| 2021-11-03 | CA/HCC/361-362/18 |
Kalimuttu Sivarasa and another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, common intention, sudden fight, intoxication, culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-11-03 | CA/PHC/95/2016 |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Thilakarathne Vs. The Officer in Charge, Police Station, Narammala and another
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction, land dispute, illegal construction, eaves (aguwa), servitude vs possession | Rule 2(1) of the Court of Appeal from High Court Rules 1998; Article 154 (P) (b) of the Constitution; Sections 66, 68, 69 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2021-11-03 | CA /WRT/417/2021 |
Ranjith Keerthi Tennakoon Vs. Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Mandamus, Certiorari, prohibition, CBSL Governor appointment, prosecutorial discretion, forensic report, Presidential immunity | Article 140 of the Constitution; Article 35, 35(1), 126 of the Constitution; Sections 12, 12(1), 16 of the Monetary Law Act | Download |
| 2021-11-03 | CA/DCF/1334-1338/2000/F |
K. Helene Perera and others Vs. Batugahage Dona Sunila Gotami and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna | Partition, Corpus, Prescription, Co-owners, Ouster, Adverse Possession, Pedigree, Marriage in community of property, Interlocutory Decree | Section 23 of the Partition Act No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2021-11-03 | CA/WRT/119/2016 |
Rupasinghe Arachilage Wijayasiri Perera Vs. The Divisional Secretary and another
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Hon. K. K. A. V. Swarnadhipathi J. | Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Land Acquisition, state land, compensation, administrative error | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 7, 9, 10(1)(a), 10(3), 10(5), 17, 18 of the Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2021-11-02 | CA/321-322/18 |
Balawickrama Kannkanamge Chelan Janaka Kumara and another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, common intention, accidental shooting, firearm, culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Sections 296, 32 of the Penal Code; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-11-02 | CA/183/2018 |
Abdul Rahuman Illyas Alias Bai Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Heroin trafficking, possession, Government Analyst\'s Report, witness credibility, inconsistencies | Section 52 (A) (b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2021-11-02 | CA/219/2018 |
Rathnayake Geeganage Sugath Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Culpable homicide, murder, alibi, rigorous imprisonment, intent | Sections 296 of the Penal Code; Sections 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-11-02 | CA/BAL/03/2021 |
D.T Swarnakanthi Vs. Officer – in –Charge, Computer Crimes Investigation Unit and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail application, exceptional circumstances, victims and witnesses protection, physical harassment, social media contact | Sections 10(1) of the Assistance to and Protection of Victims and Witnesses Act No. 04 of 2015 | Download |
| 2021-11-02 | CA/PHC/209/2015 |
H. Premaratne Vs. L.H.G Leslie Rajapakse
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Possession, Primary Court, revisionary jurisdiction, constructive possession, electricity supply, dispossession | Article 154 P (3) (b) of the Constitution; Sections 66(1), 68(1), 68(2), 68(3) of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2021-11-02 | CA/TAX/033/2019 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Ranweli Holiday Village Ltd.
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | VAT exemption, healthcare services, medical institution, Ayurvedic Centre, professionally qualified persons | Sections 11A of the Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011; Sections 8, 20(6)(a) of the Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002; Sections 10(1), 10(4), 69(3), 89 of the Ayurveda Act No. 31 of 1961 | 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 |
| 2021-10-29 | CA/64/2016 |
Lekamlage Karunaratne Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Witness credibility, Related witnesses, Dock statement, Identification | Section 296 of Penal Code; Section 27(1) of Evidence Ordinance; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-10-29 | CA/1196/99(F) |
Bowattegedara Don Francis Lional Wijerathna Vs. Kingsley Samarakoon and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Rei vindicatio, Encroachment, Prescriptive title, Burden of proof, Uninterrupted possession | Section 3 of Prescription Ordinance; Article 138 of Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-10-29 | CA/28/2018 |
Thambirasa Kuganeswaran Alias Suthan Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Murder, Grave and sudden provocation, Sudden fight, Culpable homicide, Single blow | Exceptions 1, 4 of Section 294, Sections 293, 296, 297 of Penal Code; Section 105 of Evidence Ordinance; Section 331 of Code of 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 |
| 2021-10-27 | CA/164/2016 |
Manchanayaka Appuhamilage Chaminda Ranaweera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Cumulative provocation, Grave and sudden provocation, Culpable homicide, Reduction of sentence | Exception 1 of Section 294, Sections 296, 297 of Penal Code; Section 105 of Evidence Ordinance; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | 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 |
| 2021-10-26 | CA/CPA/22/2021 |
Don Thushara Dhanushka Athapattu Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail, Revision, Exceptional grounds, Heroin possession, Remand hospital | Sections 83(1), 54A, 54B of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Sections 365, 404 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-10-26 | CA/WRIT/278/18 |
Arachchige Dona Christene Shani De Silva and others Vs. Urban Development Authority and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Mandamus, Apartment construction, Non-joinder of necessary parties, Vague relief, Laches | Sections 8, 8J, 8K, 28, 28A, 28B, 28C, 28D of Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978; Condominium Management Authority Law No. 10 of 1973; Article 140 of Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-10-25 | CA/WRT/0085/2020 |
Gihan Aruna Bandara Herath Pilapitiya Vs. Hon. M. M. M. Mihal and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Abetment, Magistrate\'s Court, B Report | Sections 101, 113A, 190 of Penal Code; Article 111C(2), Article 140 of Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-10-25 | CA/HCC/0210/2019 |
Abdul Carder Mohomed Ikram and others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Robbery, Circumstantial evidence, Stolen vehicle, Dock statement | Sections 296, 380, 383 of Penal Code; Section 106, Section 114 Illustration (a) of Evidence Ordinance; Sections 241, 280, 331(1) of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Article 138 of Constitution of Sri Lanka | 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 |
| 2021-10-22 | 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. | Value Added Tax (VAT), Volume discount, Tax credit notes, Open market value, Fiscal neutrality | Sections 4(1)(a), 5(1)(a), 20(2), 25, 27(1), 83 of Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002; Section 11A of Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 | Download |
| 2021-10-22 | CA/HCC/41-42/2015 |
Manikam Pedige Priyantha and another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Murder, Accomplice evidence, Conditional pardon, Common intention, Contradictions and omissions | Sections 296, 32 of Penal Code; Section 256(1) of Criminal Procedure Code; Sections 114(b), 133 of Evidence Ordinance; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | 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 |
| 2021-10-21 | CA/PHC/APN/170/2010 |
Muthumadinage Ranjith Perera Vs. H.S. Fonseka and another
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Right of Appeal, Arbitral Award, Co-operative Societies Law, Fine enforcement, Summary trial | Sections 58(2), 59(1)(c), 59(4) of Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972; Section 4(2) of ICCPR Act No. 56 of 2007; Articles 138, 154(P)(4) of Constitution of Sri Lanka | 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 |
| 2021-10-14 | CA/WRT/577/07 |
Lincoln Property Holdings (Private) Limited Vs. Condominium Management Authority and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Condominium property, Management Corporation, Common elements, Overdraft facility | Sections 20, 26 of Apartment Ownership Law No. 11 of 1973; Section 17 of Board of Investment of Sri Lanka Law No. 4 of 1978; Common Amenities Board Law; Article 140 of Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-10-14 | CA/WRIT/337/15 |
G.K. Udeni Janaka Perera Vs. Central Environmental Authority and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Environmental Protection License (EPL), Zoning Plan, Residential Area | Section 23A of National Environmental Act No. 47 of 1980; Sections 8, 8A(1), 8F of Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978; Article 140 of Constitution of Sri Lanka | 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 |
| 2021-10-06 | CA/WRIT/244/15 |
Hambanage Don Ishan Eranda Manohara Vs. Mrs. Malani Abeywardena Ranathunga and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Debt Conciliation Board, Constructive trust, Time-barred review | Sections 21, 25(1), 29(1), 29(4), 54(1) of Debt Conciliation Ordinance No. 39 of 1941; Article 140 of Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-10-06 | CA/240/99(F) |
Palliyage Sriyalatha and others Vs. Palliage Sugathapala and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Partition action, Investigation of title, Co-ownership, Pedigree, Prescriptive title | Sections 25(1), 33 of Partition Law No. 21 of 1977; Section 754 of Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2021-10-06 | CA/HCC/0018/19 |
Athavudha Witharana pathiranage Gunapala Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Eyewitness testimony, Identification, Motive, Sudden fight exception rejected | Section 296, Exception 4 of Section 296 of Penal Code; Section 331(1) of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Article 138 of Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-10-06 | CA/WRT/291/2021 |
Don Lasantha Pushpakumara Bamunachchi Pathirannehe Vs. Commissioner General, Excise Department and another
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Liquor license, Temporary suspension, Relocation, Natural justice | Section 45 of Excise Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-10-04 | CA/WRT/226/2017 |
Seylan Bank PLC Vs. Dr. R.H.S. Samarathunge and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V. Swarnadhipathi, J. | Writ of Mandamus, Compensation Tribunal, Vested assets, Mortgage claim, Balance payment | Schedules I and II of Revival of Underperforming Enterprises or Underutilized Assets Act No. 43 of 2011; Article 140 of Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-10-04 | CA/WRT/226/2017 |
Seylan Bank PLC Vs. Dr. R.H.S. Samarathunge and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V. Swarnadhipathi, J. | Writ of Mandamus, Compensation Tribunal, Vested assets, Mortgage claim, Balance payment | Schedules I and II of Revival of Underperforming Enterprises or Underutilized Assets Act No. 43 of 2011; Article 140 of Constitution of Sri Lanka | 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 |
| 2021-07-30 | CA/TAX/04/2019 |
Amadeus Lanka (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne, J. | Stated Case; Value Added Tax (VAT); zero rated supplies; client support services; Amadeus Global Distribution System; internet/telephone services; time barred determination; mandatory vs directory statutory time frames; stare decisis; ratio decidendi; obiter dictum; per incuriam | Sections 7, 7(1)(b)(vi), 7(1)(c) of the Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002; Sections 7, 10, 11A, 15 of the Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 | Download |
| 2021-07-30 | CA/TAX/46/2019 |
S.P. Muttiah Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Stated Case; leasing premises; rental income; business income; concessionary tax rate; storage facilities; undertaking; mandatory vs directory; legislative intent; ratio decidendi vs obiter dictum; stare decisis | ections 3(a), 3(g), 6, 59B, 217 of the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006; Item 31 of the Fifth Schedule to the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006; Sections 9(1), 9(7), 10, 11A, 15 of the Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 | Download |
| 2021-07-30 | CA/298/2015 |
Hawupe Liyanage Prasanna Madhushanka Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Heroin; trafficking; possession; life imprisonment; raid; inward journey of productions; chain of custody; government analyst report; test of probability | Sections 54(A)(b), 54(A)(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984); Sections 331, 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-07-30 | CA/TAX/48/2019 |
Mrs. C. S. D. B. Mutunayagam Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Stated Case; rental income; business income; concessionary tax rate; storage facilities; undertaking; interest on overdrafts; fresh evidence; burden of proof | Sections 3(a), 3(g), 6, 25, 32(5), 59B, 217 of the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006; Item 31 of the Fifth Schedule to the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006; Sections 9(1), 9(7), 11A, 11A(1), 11A(6) of the Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 | Download |
| 2021-07-30 | CA/HCC/149/ABC/2014 |
Pattiya Vidanalage Ruwan Perera and Another Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Unlawful assembly; robbery; murder; rigorous imprisonment; death sentence; confessions; exculpatory statements; identification of corpus; circumstantial evidence; Ellenborough Dictum; common murderous intention | Sections 32, 140, 146, 296, 383 of the Penal Code; Sections 27, 114 of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 11(1) of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Sections 203, 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Article 138(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-07-29 | CA/HCC/303/2018 |
Dasanayaka Pathirennahalage Punchi Banda Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Kidnapping; girl under 16; legal guardianship; grave sexual abuse; identification; dock identification; miscarriage of justice; concurrent sentencing | Sections 354, 365(b)(2)(b) of the Penal Code; Sections 331, 334 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 11(1) of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Article 138(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-07-29 | CA/WRT/365/2019 |
M. D. de Lal Another Vs. A. Bodaragama and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Mandamus; Prohibition; liquor license; renewal; refusal; error of law; arbitrary decision; statutory duty; laches; condonation of delay | Section 32 of the Excise Ordinance; Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-07-29 | CA/PHC/25/2021 |
Warnakulasuriya Mariya Selvi Vs. Hon. Attorney General and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Revision, Bail conditions, Cash bail, Sureties | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-07-28 | CA/HCC/315/2012 |
Saliya Nanada Chandrasumith Warushawithana Vs. Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder; culpable homicide not amounting to murder; common intention; injuries; reliable witness | Sections 296, 32 of the Penal Code; Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-07-28 | CA/69/2017 |
Habib Mohammed Maharufdeen Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Grave sexual abuse; rape; rigorous imprisonment; contradictions; corroboration; interested witness; medical examination; hymeneal tears; demeanor and deportment | Sections 364(2)(e), 365(b) 2(b) of the Penal Code; Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-07-27 | CA/BAL/04/2021 |
Randeniya Arachchige Achira Nimesh Randeniya Vs. The Head Quarters Inspector Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail application; remand period; exceptional grounds; minimum/maximum sentence; threatening a witness; interference with justice | Sections 8(1), 8(2), 10(1) of the Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act No. 04 of 2015 | Download |
| 2021-07-27 | CA/PHC/108/2020 |
Warnakulasooriya Calista Malini Kunnga Vs. Officer – in – Charge, Police Station,
Dankotuwa and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Revision application; pure heroin; possession; remand period; legality of order; propriety; irregularity; exceptional circumstances | Section 364 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-07-26 | CA/WRT/198/2021 |
Panasian Power PLC and others Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of Certiorari; Mandamus; Prohibition; solar power plants; international competitive bidding; non-responsive bid; minor vs major deviation; Performance Security; Cabinet decision; judicial review | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-07-21 | CA/PHC/24/2021 |
Warnakulasuriya Shamila Pushpami Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Revision, Variation of bail conditions, Cash bail, Sureties | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-07-20 | CA/TAX/07/2019 |
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Rhino Roofing Products Limited
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne, J. | Stated Case; quantity discounts; Value Added Tax (VAT); value of supply; open market value; adjustment of tax; credit or debit notes; commercial invoices; trade discounts; principle of neutrality; fiscal statutes interpretation | Sections 4(1)(a), 5(1), 5(1)(a), 20(2)(f), 20(6)(a), 25, 29, 83 of the Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002; Section 11A, 11A(6) of the Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 | Download |
| 2021-07-20 | CA/PHC/47/ 2021 |
Officer in Charge, Police Station Grandpass and Another Vs. Mohhomed Raheem Mohmmed Roshan
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Revision application; Attorney General; set aside order; stay order; rule 12(1); necessary parties; appellate court rules | Article 138 of the Constitution; Rule 12(1) of the Court of Appeal Rules of 1990 | Download |
| 2021-07-20 | CA/REV/01/20 |
Liyana Arachchige Manoj Bimsara Dissanayake Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Revision application; Section 11 (1) of Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 20 (2) of the Bail Act | Section 11(1) of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 20(2) of the Bail Act No. 30 of 1997 | Download |
| 2021-07-19 | CA/REV/1046/03 |
Muhandiramlagedara Mohomed Ismail Segu Sahabdeen and Another Vs. Zulaiha Umma Another
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Revision application; restitutio in integrum; partition action; interlocutory decree; prescriptive title; land registry search; lis pendens; necessary parties; miscarriage of justice | Sections 5, 12(1), 48(1), 48(5) of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1977; Section 6 of the Mortgage Act; Section 753 of the Civil Procedure Code; Articles 138, 154 P(3) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-07-16 | CA/WRT/147/19 |
Hong Lam Integration Pte Ltd and others Vs. Mrs. P.S.M. Charles and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of certiorari; prohibition; Customs Ordinance; short delivery; short landing; illegal seizure; forfeiture; section 135; disputed facts; alternative remedy | Section 135 of the Customs Ordinance; Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-07-14 | CA/WKF/02/19 |
Mohamed Alavi Nawaz Gafoor Another Vs. A.S. Hibathullah Another
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Leave to appeal; Muslim Charitable Trust; Gafooriya Arabic College; preliminary objections; jurisdiction; Director\'s certificate; amended plaint; technical objections | Section 9E(3), 55A of the Muslim Mosques and Charitable Trusts or Wakfs Act No. 51 of 1956; Section 754(2), 757 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2021-07-14 | CA/DCF/1395/00 |
Abdul Majeed Ashraf Ali Vs. S. L. Abdul Rahman and Another
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Declaration of title; ejectment; identification of subject matter; Crown Grant; paper title; re-vindicatio action; prescriptive title; adverse possession | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-07-14 | CA/LTA/0011/19 |
Mohamed Alavi Nawaz Gafoor and others Vs. Mohamed Ibrahim Mohammed Mafaz and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Leave to appeal; Wakf Tribunal; Director\'s certificate; dual role; Muslim Mosques and Charitable Trusts or Wakfs Act; technical objections; procedural defect | Section 9E(3), 55A of the Muslim Mosques and Charitable Trusts or Wakfs Act No. 51 of 1956; Sections 754(2), 757 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2021-07-14 | CA/WRT/330/13 |
Metilda Ariyapperuma Vs. Hon. Janaka Bandara Tennakon and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of certiorari; Land Acquisition Act; road construction; public purpose; disclosure of purpose; notice under section 2; section 5 declaration; conclusive evidence | Sections 2, 2(2), 5, 5(1), 5(2), 5(3) of the Land Acquisition Act No. 09 of 1950; Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-07-14 | CA/WRIT/211/2020 |
Aruna Iddagoda Vs. Hon. Magistrate and another
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Undisclosed information, intellectual property, private complaint, summons | Article 140 of the Constitution , Sections 136, 139 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 , Sections 160(6), 160(8)(a) of the Intellectual Property Act No. 36 of 2003 | Download |
| 2021-07-13 | CA/CPA/70/2020 |
Don Sidney Manikka Hettiarahichi Vs. Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Revision application; criminal misappropriation; senior executive; public property; bail pending appeal; exceptional grounds; permanent disability; bypass surgery | Sections of the Offences against the Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982; Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Sections of the Bail Act; Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-07-09 | CA/156/2016 |
Indiketiya Hewage Ananda Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder; wife; kerosene oil; burning; dying declaration; post-mortem; pattern of injuries; dock statement; signature on statement; indictment amendment | Section 296 of the Penal Code; Sections 32(1), 136 of the Evidence Ordinance; Sections 110(1), 167(1), 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-07-06 | CA/BAL/05/2021 |
Poopalapillai Pirasanthan Vs. Officer in Charge Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail application; threatening witness; exceptional conditions; belated complaint; contradictory statements; rights of victims and witnesses | Sections 2, 10(1), 10(1)(a) of the Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act No. 04 of 2015 | Download |
| 2021-07-06 | CA/228/2018 |
Benedict Selvaraja Vijaya Baskaran alias Viji Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Heroin; trafficking; possession; life imprisonment; raid; cellophane bag; inward journey of productions; chain of custody; safe custody | Sections 54(A)(b), 54(A)(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984); Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-07-06 | CA/DCF/768/99 |
Premalal Vidana Arachchi Vs. Vidana Archchige Siriyalatha and Another
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Partition action; identification of corpus; preliminary plan; second commission; surveyor; action in rem; decree in rem; technical matter | Sections 16, 16(1), 16(2), 18 of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2021-07-03 | CA/WRIT/125/17 |
Sujeeva Prasanna Dewaligoda Vs. Central Environmental Authority and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Bolgoda Environmental Protection Area, Boundary demarcation, Field sheet | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-06-29 | CA/BAL/36/2020 |
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Pathirage Don Jeewani Krishanthi Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Homagama and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail application, heroin possession, telephone threats to arresting officer from prison, exceptional circumstances | Section 10(1)(a) of Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act No. 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2021-06-17 | CA/WRIT341/2017 |
Mannayida Marakkalage Lakshman Priyadharshana Vs. Ruwan Liyanage and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | State land permit, Land Kachcheri, Writ of Mandamus, suppression of material facts | Article 140 of the Constitution , Sections 106, 109 of the Land Development Ordinance , State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-06-14 | CA/WRIT/208/2020 |
Mohammed Faleel Hathem and another Vs. Hon. Magistrate and another
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, summons, private complaint | Article 140 of the Constitution , Section 139 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-06-14 | CA/WRIT/355/2020 |
Wijesekara Prema Lasith Kithsara Abeygunewardena and another Vs. Hon. Magistrate, Magistrate’s Court, Maligakanda and another
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Writ of Certiorari, Quashing Summons, Criminal Procedure, Magistrate\'s Court Order | Section 139 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979[4], Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-06-11 | CA/WRIT/129/2017 |
The Superior Regular of the Society of Jesus in the Diocese of Trincomalee Vs. Hon. John Amaratunga and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Land acquisition, laches, public purpose, divesting order, compensation | Article 140 of the Constitution , Sections 2, 4, 5, 7, 17, 38, 39, 39A, 40, 41 of the Land Acquisition Act , Section 114 of the Trusts Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-06-11 | CA/WRT/63/2018 |
Pahala Gamaethiralalage Ishara Sampath Jayathilaka Vs. Dilini Dharmadasa and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus, Land Development Ordinance, Succession, Surviving Spouse, Permit Holder, Nominated Successor | Sections 19(4), 48A, 49, 68(2), 72, 73, 76 of the Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935[114], Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-06-11 | CA/TAX/01/2007 |
Ravindra Lalith Kumararatne Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Tax Appeal, Case Stated, Capital Gains Tax, Share Transfer, Change of Ownership, Amalgamation or Merger | Sections 2(1), 3(h), 7(1), 7(2), 117(1), 120, 121, 122(1) of the Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979[126], Section 122(1) of the Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-06-11 | CA/TAX/04/2007 |
C.P.R.Perera Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Tax Appeal, Case Stated, Capital Gains Tax, Share Transfer, Board of Review Determination | Section 122(1) of the Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-06-11 | CA/TAX/06/2007 |
Mrs. R.C. Wadugodapitiya Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Tax Appeal, Case Stated, Capital Gains Tax, Share Transfer, Board of Review Determination | Section 122(1) of the Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-06-10 | CA/WRT/ 24/2021 |
Wellawattage Sarath Peiris Vs. Katunayake Seeduwa Urban Council and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Katunayake Seeduwa Urban Council, budget rejection, Chairman deemed resignation, voting procedure | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Sections 2(1), 4, 19(6), 19(7), 25(2), 26(2), 178, 178A of Urban Councils Ordinance; Section 12 of Local Authorities (Special Provisions) Act No. 21 of 2012; Section 66G of Local Authorities Elections Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-06-10 | CA/WRT/24/2021 |
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Wellawattage Sarath Peiris Vs. Katunayake Seeduwa Urban Council and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Katunayake Seeduwa Urban Council, budget rejection, Chairman deemed resignation, voting procedure | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Sections 2(1), 4, 19(6), 19(7), 25(2), 26(2), 178, 178A of Urban Councils Ordinance; Section 12 of Local Authorities (Special Provisions) Act No. 21 of 2012; Section 66G of Local Authorities Elections Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-06-10 | CA/WRIT/164/2017 |
P.S. Yatapana and others Vs. The University of Moratuwa and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Academic allowance, Engineering Teaching Assistants, University Services Appeals Board, special allowance | Article 140 of the Constitution , Sections 5C, 24A, 72(1)(c) of the Universities Act | Download |
| 2021-06-10 | CA/WRT/484/2011 |
M.I. Fernando Vs. J.M.C.Priyadharshani and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Quit Notice, State Land, Recovery of Possession, Boundary Description, Survey Plan | Sections 3, 5, 6, 9, 12, 18 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979[44], Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-06-10 | CA/WRT/51/2021 |
Manodara Aacharige Chaminda Sugath Vs. Anuradha Yahampath and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Ampara Urban Council, Annual Budget Rejection, Resignation of Chairman, Local Authorities | Sections 26(2), 178, 178A, 184(1B), 247 of the Urban Councils Ordinance[56], Section 12 of the Local Authorities (Special Provisions) Act No. 21 of 2012 | Download |
| 2021-06-10 | CA/WRT/57/2021 |
H.M. Lalantha Sumith Seneviratne Vs. Pradeshiya Sabhawa of Padiyathalawa and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Pradeshiya Sabha Budget, Rejection of Budget, Resignation of Chairman, Local Authorities | Sections 14, 168, 169, 185(3), 223 of the Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987[90], Section 17 of the Local Authorities (Special Provisions) Act No. 21 of 2012[90][92], Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-06-10 | CA/WRT/61/2021 |
A.P. Ranasinghe Bandara Vs. Anuradha Yahampath and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Seruwila Pradeshiya Sabha, Annual Budget, Failure to Pass Budget, Resignation of Chairman, Local Authorities | Sections 14, 168, 169, 185(3), 223 of the Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987[104], Section 17 of the Local Authorities (Special Provisions) Act No. 21 of 2012[104][106], Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-06-07 | CA/WRIT/151/2017 |
M.N.M. Sanfi and others Vs. N.H. Premawathie and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | School playground, Land acquisition, Writ of Mandamus, public use | Article 140 of the Constitution , Sections 2, 4, 7 of the Land Acquisition Act , Section 128 of the Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987 | Download |
| 2021-06-07 | CA/WRIT/350/2018 |
Sri Lankan Catering Limited Vs. T.D. Sunil Dayaratne and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Arbitral award, collective agreement, bonus, active service | Article 140 of the Constitution , Sections 4(1), 5(1), 5(2), 6, 8, 17(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2021-06-03 | CA/WRT/37/2021 |
Shanakiya Ragul Rajaputhran Rasamanikkam Vs. Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, fuel dealership termination, Presidential Commission of Inquiry, political victimization, reinstatement | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Section 2 of Commissions of Inquiry Act No. 17 of 1948 | Download |
| 2021-06-03 | CA/WRIT/125/17 |
Sujeeva Prasanna Dewaligoda Vs. Central Environmental Authority and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Bolgoda Lake, Environmental Protection Area, Writ of Prohibition, boundary demarcation | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-06-03 | CA/WRIT/225/2012 |
A.J. Mallawaarachchi Vs. Tower Hall Theatre Foundation and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Interdiction, compulsory leave, disciplinary inquiry, designation, gratuity | Article 140 of the Constitution , Section 7(2)(e) of the Tower Hall Theatre Foundation Act No. 1 of 1978 , Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 | Download |
| 2021-06-03 | CA/WRIT/362/2009 |
L.D.C. Jayanatha Kumara and another Vs. Thilak Collure and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Railway Department, Public Service Commission, Scheme of Recruitment, Cadre Vacancies, 60:40 Ratio, Constitutional Ouster | Article 61A, Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka[5][13] | Download |
| 2021-06-03 | CA/WRIT/370/2017 |
Beverly Palihawadana Vs. W.I.D.R. Weerakoon and another[14][16]
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J.[15][16] | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Jurisdictional Immunity, Diplomatic Privileges, Labour Tribunal Award, Enforcement | Section 4 of the Diplomatic Privileges Act No. 9 of 1996[21], Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-06-03 | CA/WRIT/380/2017 |
Kotagala Plantations PLC Vs. H.A. Kamal Pushpakumara and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Land Acquisition, Sorana Estate, Urgency Order, Immediate Possession, Safeguards | Sections 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 17, 38 of the Land Acquisition Act[27], Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-06-03 | CA/WRT/47/2020 |
A.M. Fathima Nazeefa Vs. Open University of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Examination Malpractices, Disciplinary Inquiry, Termination of Services, Probationary Officer, University Services Appeals Board (USAB) | Section 86 of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978[39], Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-06-03 | CA/WRT/53/17 |
Bhathiya A Udugampola and another Vs. Central Environmental Authority and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J.[67] | Writ of Prohibition, Bolgoda Environmental Protection Area, Boundary Demarcation, 40-foot Reservation, Field Sheet | Sections 24C, 24D of the National Environmental Act No. 47 of 1980[75], Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-06-03 | CA/WRT/54/2017 |
Dr (Ms) Fathima Shemoon Marleen Vs. University of Colombo and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Appointment of Senior Lecturer, Marking Scheme, Selection Interview, Academic Qualifications, Laches | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-06-03 | CA/WRT/434/2020 |
Galbokka Hewage Ranjith Vs. Diyagubadathuruge Upul Chandana and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus, Wayleave Notice, High-Voltage Electricity Line, Public Objection, Material Suppression | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-06-03 | CA/WRT/132/2018 |
H.K.D. Amarasinghe and others Vs. Central Environmental Authority and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Printing Industry, Environmental Protection License (EPL), Hazardous Waste Management, Noise Pollution | Sections 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 23A, 24, 24A, 24B, 24C of the National Environmental Act No. 47 of 1980, Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-06-02 | CA/BAL/27/2020 |
Nishantha Priyalal De Alwis Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail application, threat to witness, false complaint, indictment, absconding court, exceptional circumstances | Sections 8, 9, 10(1)(a) of Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act No. 4 of 2015 | 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 |
| 2021-04-30 | CA/WRT/72/2020 |
Kumudu Samanthi Akmeemana Vs. Hatton National Bank and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Mortgage bond, bank auction, recovery of loans, ownership transfer, writ of certiorari | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 3, 4 of the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act No 4 of 1990; Section 2 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance; Section 7(1) of the Registration of Documents Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-04-30 | CA/WRT/347/2018 |
K.V. Gamini Dayarathna Vs. P.B. Wickremarathna and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Police officer, termination of service, writ of certiorari, ministerial duty, Administrative Appeals Tribunal | Article 140, 59, 61A, 126 of the Constitution; Section 306 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979; Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act No. 4 of 2002 | Download |
| 2021-04-30 | CA/WRT/0281/07 |
Udesh Kumara Senevirathne and others Vs. K.L.T.G. Perera and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Customs inquiry, smuggled cigarettes, forfeiture, writ of certiorari, disclosure of material facts | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 12, 43, 129 of the Customs Ordinance; Import and Export Control Act No: 1 of 1969 | Download |
| 2021-04-30 | CA/PHC/44/2016 |
Abusali Jeyilabdin Manafkin Vs. The Divisional Secretary, Harispatthuwa
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | State land, unauthorized occupation, recovery of possession, Notice to Quit, Grama Niladhari | Sections 3, 4(b), 5, 5(1), 5(1)(a)(i), 9, 9(1) of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) (amending) Act No 07 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-04-30 | CA/HCC/0021/2019 |
Siddhadhura Michel Mendis Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J | Possession and trafficking of heroin, chain of production custody, dock statement, life imprisonment | Article 138 of the Constitution; Sections 331(1), 420 of the Criminal Procedure Code No- 15 of 1979; Sections 54A(d), 54A(b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Section 32(2) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-04-29 | CA/237/2013 |
Weligoda Muditha Chandralal Weligoda Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Grave sexual abuse, boys under sixteen, delay in complaint, dock statement, Penal Code amendments | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 365 (b) (2) of the Penal Code as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 and Act No. 29 of 1998 | Download |
| 2021-04-29 | CA/RII/0001/2020 |
Lokuthambugala Ralalage Somawathi and others Vs. Rankiri Pathirage Yasaseeli Uparanjani and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J. | Restitutio in integrum, partition action, prescriptive right, fraud and collusion, corpus identification | Article 138 of the Constitution; Sections 5, 48(1), 48(3) of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2021-04-29 | CA/CPA/APN/132/2018 |
Dinesh Kesara Gunasekara Vs. Thilakarathna Mudiyanselage Thilakarathna and another
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Land dispute, possession, Lihiniya Beach Hotel, primary court procedure, revision | Article 154P of the Constitution; High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1990; Sections 66, 68, 68(1), 68(3) of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-04-29 | CA/HCC/248/2019 |
Kurukuralalge Sarath Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Murder, death sentence, jury option, right to be tried by peers, waiver of right | Article 138 of the Constitution; Sections 33(1), 161, 195(ee), 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 11, 11(3) of the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978; Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-04-29 | CA/PHC/130/2015 |
Rajakaruna Wasala Mudiyanselage Nihal Rajakaruna Vs. Aditya Bahmana Ralalage Wijekoon and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Land dispute, possession, teachers quarters, forceful dispossession, primary court procedure | Sections 66, 66(1)(b), 67(3), 68(3), 69, 69(2) of the Primary Court’s Procedure Act No 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-04-28 | CA/HCC/0213/2019 |
Rajagopal Gunasekaram Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, circumstantial evidence, bended edge knife, illicit liquor informant threat, Lord Ellenborough dictum, silent defense | Section 296 of the Penal Code; Section 331(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-04-27 | CA/WRT/26/2021 |
Lu Fortune Investment (Private) Limited and another Vs. Major General (Retired) Vijitha Ravipriya and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Customs inquiry, undervaluation, false declaration, forfeiture, writ of certiorari | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 10, 18(2), 47, 51, 51A(1), 51A(2), 52, 125, 128A of the Customs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 2 of 2003 | Download |
| 2021-04-27 | CA/WRT/54/2021 |
Nirmal Anrudha Madanayaka and others Vs. Director General, Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resources Management and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Fishery anchorage, environmental assessment (IEE/EIA), development permit, sea erosion, multi day boats | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 12(1), 14(1), 14(3), 16(1), 16(2) of the Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Act No. 57 of 1981 | Download |
| 2021-04-27 | CA/WRT/441/2020 |
W. Palitha De Zoysa Gunasekara Vs. Hon. Minister of Lands and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Land acquisition, public purpose, locus standi, urgency, writ of certiorari | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 2(1), 4(1), 4(3), 4A(1), 4A(2), 5(1), 5(2), 17(1), 38, 38(a), 39A, 40, 42(1) of the Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2021-04-27 | CA/HCC/0102/2019 |
Rathnasekaralage Nimal Anthony Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, death sentence, dying declaration, Evidence Ordinance section 32(1), infirmities of declaration | Article 138 of the Constitution; Section 331(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code No- 15 of 1979; Sections 32(1), 32(2), 114(f), 120 of the Evidence Ordinance; Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-04-05 | CA/WRT/52/2021 |
Ranjan Ramanayaka Vs. Secretary General of Parliament and another
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Contempt of Court, Member of Parliament, disqualification, parliamentary seat, writ of prohibition | Article 140, 66(d), 89(d), 91(1)(a), 105(3), 125(1), 170 of the Constitution; Section 64(1) of the Parliamentary Elections Act No. 1 of 1981; Section 2 of the Code of Criminal Procedure; Section 4 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-04-01 | CA/PHC/0039/2013 |
Fowzul Insaf Nizam Vs. Mereknknnage Kingsley De Costa and others
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Land dispute, possession, dispossession, breach of peace, primary court procedure | Article 154(P) (3) (b), 138 of the Constitution; Sections 66, 68, 69, 71, 72 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-04-01 | CA/671/95 (F) |
W. Gunadasa Vs. Asoka De Mel Co. Ltd
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Land dispute, prescription, partition action, adverse possession, judgment in rem | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871 amended by Act No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2021-04-01 | CA/TAX/0015/17 |
Richard Pieris Rubber Compounds Ltd. Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne, J. | Value Added Tax (VAT), assessments, open market value, time barred, registered persons | Section 170 of the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006; Section 11A, 11A(6) of the Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011; Sections 2(1)(a), 3, 5, 5(1), 5(2), 16, 21(1), 29, 30, 31, 33(1) of the Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 | Download |
| 2021-04-01 | CA/05-09/2016 |
Rathubaduge Wilson and others Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Unlawful assembly, abduction, murder, voice identification, reasonable doubt | Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15/1979; Sections 32, 140, 146, 296, 355 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-04-01 | CA/CALA/69/2006 |
Ms. Daisy Pieris Vs. H.A. Pieris and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J.Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Winding up of company, liquidators, sale of property, leave to appeal, contributories | Section 255(c), 255(f), 277(2)(a), 278(3) of the Companies Act 17 of 1982 | Download |
| 2021-04-01 | CA/1118/99(F) |
Anthonidura Pushpa de Soysa and others Vs. Meera Maar Beach Hotel Company Limited and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Partition action, pedigree, title investigation, land ownership, Evidence Ordinance | Section 4(c), 66 of the Partition Law; Sections 32(5), 90 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-04-01 | CA/DCF/340-343/99 |
S. Dammika and others Vs. Wasantha Iddamalgoda and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Partition action, pedigree dispute, share allotment, voluntary alienation, registration of lis-pendens | Section 66 of the Partition Law | Download |
| 2021-04-01 | CA/HCC/120/16 |
Kirilla Liyanage Don Nicholas Pradeep Sampath Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Murder, death sentence, dying declaration, identification parade, circumstantial evidence | Section 154(P) of the Constitution; Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-04-01 | CA/HCC/44-45/2016 |
U. Christoper and another Vs. The Attorney General of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Criminal trespass, murder, intention vs knowledge, culpable homicide, rupture of spleen | Section 154(P) of the Constitution; Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979; Sections 32, 293(2), 294(3), 296, 297, 433(1) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-03-31 | CA/HCC/0236/2019 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri LankDemocratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Udugamage Jayarathnea Vs. Udugamage Jayarathne
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Automatic firearm, possession, Section 27 recovery, doubt on custody date, acquittal | Section 331(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code No. 15 of 1979 ; Article 138 of the Constitution ; Sections 22(1), 22(3) of the Firearms Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-03-31 | CA/122-123/2017 |
Meegahapala Arachchige Asanka Prabath and another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Abduction, gang rape, uncorroborated testimony, medical evidence, partial acquittal | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Sections 32, 357, 364(2) of the Penal Code ; Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-03-31 | CA/169-170/2017 |
A.G. Ranjith Ambagaspitiya and another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Robbery, theft, public property, identification of stolen money, acquittal | Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Sections 102, 113(b), 366, 380 of the Penal Code ; Sections 3, 4, 10, 12 of the Offences Against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982 ; Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-03-31 | CA/169-170/2017 |
A.G. Ranjith Ambagaspitiya and another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Robbery, theft, public property, identification of stolen money, acquittal | Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Sections 102, 113(b), 366, 380 of the Penal Code ; Sections 3, 4, 10, 12 of the Offences Against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982 ; Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-03-31 | CA/HCC/263/2012 |
G.M. Chaminda Bandara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Murder, police officers, accidental firing defense, dock statement, conviction affirmed | Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Section 296 of the Penal Code 31 | Download |
| 2021-03-31 | CA/281/2018 |
Mohomad Nilam Mohomaad Sameer Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Pawning false bangles, People\'s Bank, public property, sentencing guidelines, concurrent sentences | Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Article 138 of the Constitution ; Section 5(2) of the Offences against Public Property Act No. 12/1982 ; Section 403 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-03-31 | CA/WRIT/444/2014 |
D. Palitha Sarath Kumara and another Vs. The Divisional Secretary, Mawathagama and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Land acquisition, compensation, alternative land, Writ of Mandamus, divesture | Article 140 of the Constitution ; Sections 9, 10(1)(a), 17, 36, 65 of the Land Acquisition Act No. 09 of 1950 | Download |
| 2021-03-31 | CA/WRIT/11/2019 |
Wickrama Arachchige Dona Leelawathie Vs. Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Kaduwela and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Land Development Ordinance, grant, permit holder, spouse succession, Writ of Certiorari, void ab initio | Article 140 of the Constitution ; Sections 19(4)(c), 48A(1), 48A(2) of the Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-03-31 | CA/PHC/044/2017 |
Wimal Weerawansa Vs. Anural Premaratne and others
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Hon. Justice Menaka Wijesundera | Appeal, withdrawal of application, dismissal of appeal | Section 11 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Articles 138, 154 P (6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-03-31 | CA/126/15 |
Wanniarachchi Kankanamge Jinawansa Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Murder, child witness credibility, cumulative provocation, sudden fight, conviction substituted to culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Sections 294, 296, 297 of the Penal Code; Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-03-30 | CA/WRIT/2196/2002 |
Free Lanka Trading Company Limited and others Vs. S.A.S.W. Jayatilake and others
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Trading Company Limited and others Vs. S.A.S.W. Jayatilake and others Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Customs Ordinance, HS Code classification, Beehive Brandy, bonded warehouse | Article 140 of the Constitution ; Sections 12, 43, 47, 69, 75, 129, 163 of the Customs Ordinance 9 CA (Writ) Application No: 256/2018 19.03.2021 W.A.G. Weerasinghe Vs. P.N.K. Malalasekera and others Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus, public service transfer, trade union secretary, Administrative Appeals Tribunal, constitutional ouster Article 140 of the Constitution ; Articles 56, 57, 58, 59, 61A, 126 of the Constitution ; Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act No. 4 of 2002 10 CA (Writ) Application No. 332/2015 10.03.2021 Professor Dharmabandhu Nandadeva Samarasekera Vs. Professor Serosha Mandika Wijeyaratne and others Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. Writ of Certiorari, Professor of Surgery, Co-Chair appointment, UGC Circular 869, selection committee Article 140 of the Constitution ; Sections 15, 29(l) of the Universities Act 11 CA (Writ) Application No. 398/2015 10.03.2021 Professor Serosha Mandika Wijeyaratne Vs. Hon. Lakshman Kiriella and others Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. Writ of Certiorari, appointment of Professor of Surgery, marking scheme, UGC Circular 869, finality of administrative decisions Article 140 of the Constitution ; Section 29(l) of the Universities Act 12 CA (Writ) Application No: 400/2020 10.03.2021 L.P.I.M. Hissalle Vs. Sri Lanka Telecom PLC and others Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus, service extension, compulsory retirement age, Sri Lanka Telecom, disciplinary inquiry Article 140 of the Constitution 13 CA/HCC/130/2019 31.03.2021 Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Weragoda Vidana Ralalage Supun Lakmal Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. Rape, delay in complaint, consensual sexual intercourse, absence of consent not proved, acquittal Section 333(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Section 364(1) of the Penal Code 14 CA. No. 63/2017 05.03.2021 Herath Mudiyanselage Premaratne Vs. Hon Attorney General Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. Rash and negligent driving, bus accident, cracked leaf spring, sentence reduction Section 331, Section 16(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15/1979 ; Sections 298, 329 of the Penal Code 15 C.A. Writ Application No. 308/2017 26.03.2021 Dr. Tariq Kuraishy Vs. M.N. Ranasinghe and others Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. Resident visa cancellation, Controller of Immigration and Emigration, court case laid by, futility Article 140 of the Constitution ; Section 28(2)(b) of the Immigration and Emigration Act 16 CA 164/2018 22.03.2021 Kogge Gihan Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Murder, culpable homicide, identity of accused, trial in absentia, medical report history Section 331, Section 241, Section 414(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Sections 32, 296, 297, 315 of the Penal Code 17 CA 190/2010 15.03.2021 Nagalingam Chettiyar Kandasamy Vs. The Hon. Attorney General Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Heroin, possession, trafficking, chain of custody, weight discrepancy, inward journey Section 331, Section 283 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Sections 54(A)(b), 54(A)(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance 18 CA 252/2018 05.03.2021 Ranatunga Mudiyanselage Udeni Bandara Ranatunga Vs. The Hon. Attorney General Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Rape, identity of accused, illumination, uncorroborated testimony, conviction affirmed Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Section 364(1) of the Penal Code 19 CA 122-123/2017 31.03.2021 Meegahapala Arachchige Asanka Prabath and another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. Abduction, gang rape, uncorroborated testimony, medical evidence, partial acquittal Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Sections 32, 357, 364(2) of the Penal Code ; Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance 20 CA Appeal No. 1072/99(F) 23.03.2021 Maheswari Rajaratnam Vs. Ilaperuma Arachchige Francis Appuhamy and others Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. Partition action, Ambagasthenna Estate, share allocation, deed interpretation Sections 91, 92 of the Evidence Ordinance 21 CA 480/2000(F) 25.03.2021 Ranasinghe Arachchige Piyasena and another Vs. D.E. Jayasinghe and others Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. Ejectment, contract of tenancy, licensee, notice to quit, Rent Act Section 754 of the Civil Procedure Code ; Section 22 of the Rent Act 22 CA/730/97 (F) 04.03.2021 Thilakasiri Ranasinghe Vs. Elgoda Ranawakage Ganawathi and others Hon. K. K. A. V. Swarnadhipathi, J. Partition action, interlocutory decree, setting aside, allocation of shares, purging default Section 48, Section 48(4)(c) of the Partition Law 23 CA Appeal: 915/2000(F) 30.03.2021 Thilakaratne Paranamana and another Vs. Bandulasena Gamhewa and others Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. Partition action, prescriptive title, adverse possession, electoral register, improvements Section 755 of the Civil Procedure Code ; Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871 24 CA/DFC/813/97 26.03.2021 Dureinge Simon Vs. Maparalalge Chandrakeerthi Banda and others Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. Declaration of title, actio rei vindicatio, licensee, ejectment, prescriptive title Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance 25 C.A. 648/2000(F) 29.03.2021 K.H. Gunapala and others Vs. Gamage Kumarapala and others Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. Partition action, Welikatiya Kumbura, pedigree, adoption inheritance, res judicata Partition Act 26 Court of Appeal Case No: 109/13 26.03.2021 Saminathan Sashikumar Vs. Attorney General Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. Murder, dock statement, evaluation of evidence, voluntary intoxication, conviction affirmed Sections 79, 293, 294, 296 of the Penal Code 27 Court of Appeal Case No. HCC 154/18 30.03.2021 Imiya Pathira Vidanalage Karunaratne Alias Tailor Karune Vs. Hon. Attorney General Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. Murder, grievous hurt, superficial injuries, expert opinion, culpable homicide not amounting to murder Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Section 154(P) of the Constitution ; Sections 294, 296, 297, 317 of the Penal Code ; Section 45 of the Evidence Ordinance 28 C.A. Case No. 169-170/2017 31.03.2021 A.G. Ranjith Ambagaspitiya and another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. Robbery, theft, public property, identification of stolen money, acquittal Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Sections 102, 113(b), 366, 380 of the Penal Code ; Sections 3, 4, 10, 12 of the Offences Against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982 ; Section 27(1) of the Evidence Ordinance 29 CA Case No: HCC 210/18 18.03.2021 Rajapaksha Gedara Mahindaratne Vs. The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegation of Bribery or Corruption and another Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. Bribery, soliciting gratification, accepting gratification, timber permit, material contradictions Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Sections 19(b), 19(c) of the Bribery Act ; Section 439 of the Criminal Procedure Code 30 C.A. HCC No. 263/2012 31.03.2021 G.M. Chaminda Bandara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. Murder, police officers, accidental firing defense, dock statement, conviction affirmed Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Section 296 of the Penal Code 31 Court of Appeal Case No: HCC 96-98/2016 25.03.2021 Nalin Yusuf and others Vs. Attorney General Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. Murder, circumstantial evidence, Section 27 recovery, lorry, conviction affirmed Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Article 138 of the Constitution ; Sections 32, 296 of the Penal Code ; Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance 32 Court of Appeal Case No. CA HCC 253/2019 17.03.2021 Hettiyakande Gedara Sumathipala Vs. Hon. Attorney General Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. Murder, 45-day old infant, circumstantial evidence, falsus in uno falsus in omnibus, conviction affirmed Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Article 138 of the Constitution ; Section 296 of the Penal Code 33 C.A. No. 281/2018 31.03.2021 Mohomad Nilam Mohomaad Sameer Vs. The Honourable Attorney General Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. Pawning false bangles, People\'s Bank, public property, sentencing guidelines, concurrent sentences Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Article 138 of the Constitution ; Section 5(2) of the Offences against Public Property Act No. 12/1982 ; Section 403 of the Penal Code 34 CA /WRIT 0353/19 10.03.2021 National Savings Bank Vs. A. Wimalaweera and others Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. Judicial review, Employees\' Provident Fund, withholding EPF payment, industrial dispute Article 140 of the Constitution ; Section 27(12) of the Employee\'s Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 ; Sections 3, 4 of the Industrial Disputes Act ; Section 218(o) of the Civil Procedure Code 35 CA /WRIT 0419/19 10.03.2021 Liyanage Holdings (Pvt) Ltd and another Vs. Bank of Ceylon and another Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. Writ of Certiorari, Bank of Ceylon, parate execution, public auction, board resolution, laches Article 140 of the Constitution ; Sections 19, 21, 22 of the Bank of Ceylon Ordinance 36 CASE NO: CA/WRIT/0440/2014 17.03.2021 Senadheerage Hesandu Dilsara Vs. Upali Gunasekara and others Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. Grade 1 school admission, Royal College, Ministry of Education direction, Writ of Mandamus Article 140 of the Constitution ; Section 39 of the Registration of Documents Ordinance No. 23 of 1927 ; Section 33 of the Notaries Ordinance No. 01 of 1907 37 CASE NO: CA/WRIT/444/2014 31.03.2021 D. Palitha Sarath Kumara and another Vs. The Divisional Secretary, Mawathagama and others Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. Land acquisition, compensation, alternative land, Writ of Mandamus, divesture Article 140 of the Constitution ; Sections 9, 10(1)(a), 17, 36, 65 of the Land Acquisition Act No. 09 of 1950 38 CA Writ 0406/2019 24.03.2021 Makavitage Manula Chandani Perera Vs. Pujitha Jayasundera and others Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. Application withdrawal, representations to authorities, dismissed pro-forma Article 140 of the Constitution 39 CA Application No: Writ/11/2019 31.03.2021 Wickrama Arachchige Dona Leelawathie Vs. Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Kaduwela and others Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. Land Development Ordinance, grant, permit holder, spouse succession, Writ of Certiorari, void ab initio Article 140 of the Constitution ; Sections 19(4)(c), 48A(1), 48A(2) of the Land Development Ordinance 40 CA (Writ) Application No: 74/2021 26.03.2021 Mohamed Imad Ibthisam Fakhir Vs. Hon. Attorney General Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. Writ of Certiorari, decision to indict, Easter Sunday attacks, confession, Prevention of Terrorism Act Article 140 of the Constitution ; Sections 2(1)(h), 5(a)(ii), 16(1)(a), 16(2), 17 of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 ; Sections 24, 25, 26, 30 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-03-30 | CA/915/2000 |
Thilakaratne Paranamana and another Vs. Bandulasena Gamhewa and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Partition action, prescriptive title, adverse possession, electoral register, improvements | Section 755 of the Civil Procedure Code ; Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871 | Download |
| 2021-03-30 | CA/109/13 |
Saminathan Sashikumar Vs. Attorney Genera
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Murder, dock statement, evaluation of evidence, voluntary intoxication, conviction affirmed | Sections 79, 293, 294, 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-03-30 | CA/HCC/154/18 |
Imiya Pathira Vidanalage Karunaratne Alias Tailor Karune Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Murder, grievous hurt, superficial injuries, expert opinion, culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Section 154(P) of the Constitution ; Sections 294, 296, 297, 317 of the Penal Code ; Section 45 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-03-30 | CA/CPA/0162/2019 |
Ahamed Lebbe Asad Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Justice Menaka Wijesundera | Revision application, non-appearance of petitioner, dismissal of application | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-03-29 | CA/REV/10/16 |
J.K.A. Bandulasena and another Vs. Mahindrapala Nimmuniarachchi and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Revision, partition action, final scheme of partition, turning circle, UDA regulations | Article 138 of the Constitution ; Sections 26, 31, 32, 36, 36A of the Partition Law ; Section 753 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2021-03-29 | CA/648/2000 |
K.H. Gunapala and others Vs. Gamage Kumarapala and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Partition action, Welikatiya Kumbura, pedigree, adoption inheritance, res judicata | Partition Act | Download |
| 2021-03-26 | CA/TAX/0049/2019 |
Polycrome Electrical Industries (Pvt) Ltd Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Tax appeal, manufacturing activity, turnover threshold, concessionary tax rate, time-bar | Section 170 of the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 ; Section 11A of the Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 ; Sections 59B, 165(6), 165(14) of the Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2021-03-26 | CA/WRIT/308/2017 |
Dr. Tariq Kuraishy Vs. M.N. Ranasinghe and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Resident visa cancellation, Controller of Immigration and Emigration, court case laid by, futility | Article 140 of the Constitution ; Section 28(2)(b) of the Immigration and Emigration Act | Download |
| 2021-03-26 | CA/DFC/813/97 |
Dureinge Simon Vs. Maparalalge Chandrakeerthi Banda and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J | Declaration of title, actio rei vindicatio, licensee, ejectment, prescriptive title | Section 3 of the Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-03-26 | CA/WRIT/74/2021 |
Mohamed Imad Ibthisam Fakhir Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, decision to indict, Easter Sunday attacks, confession, Prevention of Terrorism Act | Article 140 of the Constitution ; Sections 2(1)(h), 5(a)(ii), 16(1)(a), 16(2), 17 of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 ; Sections 24, 25, 26, 30 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-03-25 | CA/PHC/29/2016 |
Udeni Piyumantha Mahawithana Vs. H.M. Sirisena and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde J. | Writs of certiorari and mandamus, interdiction, teacher service, alternative remedy, jurisdiction | Section 345 of Penal Code; Articles 58(2), 59(2), 61A of the Constitution; Appendix III Item 3 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-03-25 | CA/480/2000 |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Piyasena and another Vs. D.E. Jayasinghe and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Ejectment, contract of tenancy, licensee, notice to quit, Rent Act | Section 754 of the Civil Procedure Code ; Section 22 of the Rent Act | Download |
| 2021-03-25 | CA/HCC/96-98/2016 |
Nalin Yusuf and others Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Murder, circumstantial evidence, Section 27 recovery, lorry, conviction affirmed | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Article 138 of the Constitution ; Sections 32, 296 of the Penal Code ; Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance 32 | Download |
| 2021-03-24 | CA/WRIT/0406/2019 |
Makavitage Manula Chandani Perera Vs. Pujitha Jayasundera and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Application withdrawal, representations to authorities, dismissed pro-forma | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-03-24 | CA/WRIT/0406/2019 |
Makavitage Manula Chandani Perera Vs. Pujitha Jayasundera and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Application withdrawal, representations to authorities, dismissed pro-forma | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-03-23 | CA/1072/99 |
Maheswari Rajaratnam Vs. Ilaperuma Arachchige Francis Appuhamy and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Partition action, Ambagasthenna Estate, share allocation, deed interpretation | Sections 91, 92 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-03-22 | CA 164/2018 |
Kogge Gihan Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, culpable homicide, identity of accused, trial in absentia, medical report history | Section 331, Section 241, Section 414(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Sections 32, 296, 297, 315 of the Penal Code 17 | Download |
| 2021-03-19 | CA/WRIT/256/2018 |
W.A.G. Weerasinghe Vs. P.N.K. Malalasekera and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus, public service transfer, trade union secretary, Administrative Appeals Tribunal, constitutional ouster | Article 140 of the Constitution ; Articles 56, 57, 58, 59, 61A, 126 of the Constitution ; Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act No. 4 of 2002 | Download |
| 2021-03-18 | CA/1110/96/F |
Hewa Pedige Chandrasena Vs. Arachchilage Podinilame and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Declaration of title, conditional transfer, prescription, ejectment, damages | Section 3 of Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-03-18 | CA/217/2017 |
K.D. Needra Nilangani Perera Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Heroin possession, trafficking, drug raid, contradictions, unsafe conviction | Section 331 of the Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15/1979 2 | Download |
| 2021-03-18 | CA/HCC/210/18 |
Rajapaksha Gedara Mahindaratne Vs. The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegation of Bribery or Corruption and another
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Bribery, soliciting gratification, accepting gratification, timber permit, material contradictions | Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Sections 19(b), 19(c) of the Bribery Act ; Section 439 of the Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2021-03-17 | CA/WRIT/778/09 |
Perumbda Pejjalage Jayantha Vs. Commissioner General of Agrarian Development and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Writ of Certiorari, Agricultural Land Register, Tenant Cultivator, Natural Justice, Ultra Vires | Sections 53, 77 of Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2021-03-17 | CA/HCC/253/2019 |
Hettiyakande Gedara Sumathipala Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Murder, 45-day old infant, circumstantial evidence, falsus in uno falsus in omnibus, conviction affirmed | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Article 138 of the Constitution ; Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-03-17 | CA/WRIT/0440/2014 |
Senadheerage Hesandu Dilsara Vs. Upali Gunasekara and others
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Senadheerage Hesandu Dilsara Vs. Upali Gunasekara and others | Grade 1 school admission, Royal College, Ministry of Education direction, Writ of Mandamus | Article 140 of the Constitution ; Section 39 of the Registration of Documents Ordinance No. 23 of 1927 ; Section 33 of the Notaries Ordinance No. 01 of 1907 | Download |
| 2021-03-15 | CA 190/2010 |
Nagalingam Chettiyar Kandasamy Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Section 331, Section 283 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Sections 54(A)(b), 54(A)(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-03-10 | CA/PHC/154/2017 |
Don Ranjan Ponnamperuma Vs. Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala J. | Revision, Forfeiture of Property, Confiscation, Natural Justice, Audi Alteram Partem | Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10 of Offences Against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982 3 | Download |
| 2021-03-10 | CA/WRIT/332/2015 |
Professor Dharmabandhu Nandadeva Samarasekera Vs. Professor Serosha Mandika Wijeyaratne and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Professor of Surgery, Co-Chair appointment, UGC Circular 869, selection committee | Article 140 of the Constitution ; Sections 15, 29(l) of the Universities Act | Download |
| 2021-03-10 | CA/WRIT/398/2015 |
Professor Serosha Mandika Wijeyaratne Vs. Hon. Lakshman Kiriella and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, appointment of Professor of Surgery, marking scheme, UGC Circular 869, finality of administrative decisions | Article 140 of the Constitution ; Section 29(l) of the Universities Act | Download |
| 2021-03-10 | CA/WRIT/400/2020 |
L.P.I.M. Hissalle Vs. Sri Lanka Telecom PLC and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus, service extension, compulsory retirement age, Sri Lanka Telecom, disciplinary inquiry | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-03-10 | CA/WRIT 0353/19 |
National Savings Bank Vs. A. Wimalaweera and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Judicial review, Employees\' Provident Fund, withholding EPF payment, industrial dispute | Article 140 of the Constitution ; Section 27(12) of the Employee\'s Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 ; Sections 3, 4 of the Industrial Disputes Act ; Section 218(o) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2021-03-10 | CA /WRIT 0419/19 |
Liyanage Holdings (Pvt) Ltd and another Vs. Bank of Ceylon and another
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Bank of Ceylon, parate execution, public auction, board resolution, laches | Article 140 of the Constitution ; Sections 19, 21, 22 of the Bank of Ceylon Ordinance | Download |
| 2021-03-10 | CA/HCC/180/18 |
Kiniwitage Samantha Kiniwita Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Devika Abeyratne, J. | Murder, eyewitness credibility, sole witness, minor contradictions and omissions, individual liability, conviction affirmed | Sections 32, 296, 300 of the Penal Code; Sections 331, 439 of the Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance 5 CA/HCC/133/2019 08.03.2021 Abdul Hameed Mohamed Lafeer Vs. The Attorney General Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. Heroin possession, Morphine, unnotified alteration of evidence, procedural defect, denial of fair trial, retrial refused, acquittal Section 54(a)(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984); Section 331(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979; Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-03-08 | CA/02/2021 |
Suspect-Petitioner Vs. Hon. Attorney General and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail Application, Enlarged on Bail, Remand, Sureties | Section 404 of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-03-08 | CA/HCC/133/2019 |
Abdul Hameed Mohamed Lafeer Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | Heroin possession, Morphine, unnotified alteration of evidence, procedural defect, denial of fair trial, retrial refused, acquittal | Section 54(a)(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984); Section 331(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979; Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2021-03-07 | CA/WRIT/155/2018 |
Atantikitha Pathiranage Samantha and others Vs. Air Marshal Kapila V. B. Jayampthi and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Command Benevolent Fund, retirement benefit, judicial review, public element | Article 140 of the Constitution , Sections 156, 159 of the Air Force Act No. 41 of 1959 | Download |
| 2021-03-05 | CA/63/2017 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Premaratne Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Rash and negligent driving, bus accident, cracked leaf spring, sentence reduction | Section 331, Section 16(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15/1979 ; Sections 298, 329 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-03-05 | CA/252/2018 |
Ranatunga Mudiyanselage Udeni Bandara Ranatunga Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Rape, identity of accused, illumination, uncorroborated testimony, conviction affirmed | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Section 364(1) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2021-03-04 | CA/WRIT/01/2019 |
W.R. Perera Vs. Special Educational Society and others
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Hon. M.T.M. Kirtisinghe J. | Restitutio in Integrum, Consent Settlement, Compromise, Excusable Mistake | Section 408 of Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2021-03-04 | CA/BAL/29/2020 |
alan Kapuge Lionel Cyril Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Habaraduwa and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail Application, Withdrawal, Remand Custody | Section 404 of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2021-03-04 | CA/CPA/39/2020 |
Deweni Guruge Randeer Kaushalya Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station - Mawanella and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Revision, refusal of bail, application withdrawal | Section 365 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2021-03-04 | CA/730/97 |
Thilakasiri Ranasinghe Vs. Elgoda Ranawakage Ganawathi and others
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Hon. K. K. A. V. Swarnadhipathi, J. | Partition action, interlocutory decree, setting aside, allocation of shares, purging default | Section 48, Section 48(4)(c) of the Partition Law | 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 |
| 2021-03-03 | CA/PHC/81/2017 |
Lyceum International School (Private) Limited Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Pilessa and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Appeal from Provincial High Court, revision, withdrawal of application | Article 154P of the Constitution; High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2021-03-03 | CA/WRIT/784/2008 |
Preethie Kumdinie Abeyesekera Vs. Hon. Gamini Thilaksiri and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J | Writs of certiorari and mandamus, land subdivision, community space reservation, UDA regulations, laches | Section 8, Regulation 22 of Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978; Town and Country Planning Amendment Act No. 49 of 2000 | Download |
| 2021-03-03 | CA/PHC/08/21 |
Ranjith Paul Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Revision, illegal cattle transport, Animals Act, registered owner | Section 364 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 16 of the Motor Traffic Act | Download |
| 2021-03-02 | CA/PHC171/2016 |
Wellage Roshan Nandika De Silva Vs. Wellage Herbert De Silva and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Appeal out of time, dismissal | Article 154P(6) of the Constitution; High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2021-03-01 | CA/WRIT/0348-18 |
Upul Abeywickrama Dissanayaka Vs. Bank of Ceylon and others
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Hon. M.T. Mohammed Laffar J. | Writs of certiorari and prohibition, settlement, application withdrawal | Article 140 of the Constitution | 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 |
| 2021-02-09 | CA/PHC/23/2021 |
Wijesinghe Arachchige Benadict Jasintha Vs. Hon. Attorney General and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Revision, Bail conditions, Cash bail, Sureties, High Court order | Article 138 of the Constitution of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | 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 |
| 2021-02-03 | CA/HCC/130/2019 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Weragoda Vidana Ralalage Supun Lakmal
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Rape, delay in complaint, consensual sexual intercourse, absence of consent not proved, acquittal | Section 333(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 ; Section 364(1) 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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