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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/WRT/277/2015
S.D. Amarasekara Vs. Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J Writ of Mandamus, Land Acquisition, Divesting Order, Public Purpose, Locus Standi Article 140 of the Constitution ; Sections 5, 38, 39A, 40 of Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 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
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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
2021-07-28 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
2021-07-20 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
2021-07-13 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
2021-05-21 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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