| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Judgment By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
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| 2022-12-27 | CA/WRT/0490/2022 |
Meregngnage Mangala Pushpa Kumara Fernando Vs. Council of Legal Education and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Sri Lanka Law College, Examinations, Laches | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-12-16 | CA/WRT/381/2014 |
Wanniarachchi Kankanamage Piyadasa
Aluth Wewa Gaawa Koratuwa Vs. C.P. Wanniarachchi, Divisional Secretary, Weeraketiya and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Possession of land, Cultivation, Devolution | Land Development Ordinance, Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-12-16 | CA/PHC/0095/2017 |
The Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Badulla, and Hon. Attorney General Vs. Sammugam Sundaram and Sinnaiah Sivakumar
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Illegal transportation of two heads of cattle without a lawful permit, in a cruel manner, disposal of the property | Animals Act as amended by Act No. 46 of 1988, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-12-16 | CA/RII/0024/2022 |
SPS Marine (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Mushtaq Ahmed Ishaq Kapade - Master and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Revisionary and/or restitutionary jurisdiction, admiralty jurisdiction, Auction | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-12-15 | CA/BAL/0018/2022 |
Kristhombu Baduge Danushka
Dilshan alias Kambel Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Gonapinuwela and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Remand, Bail conditions | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crimes and Witnesses act | Download |
| 2022-12-15 | CA/PHC/0113/2017 |
Sooriya Gamage Ekanayake Vs. Nihal Nilaweera,
Director of the Plantation Management
Monitoring Division,
Ministry of Plantation & Industries
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Order of ejectment, notice of quit, State lands | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No.07 of 1979, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules | Download |
| 2022-12-15 | CA/HCC/0055/2021 |
Attanayake Mudiyanselage
Ajith alias Bappa Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Grave Sexual abuse, Evidence, Fair hearing | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-12-15 | CA/PHC/0005/2017 |
Weligamage Priyantha Botheju Vs. Nawaratnaraja Krishnaruban and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Invalid cheques, fraud, Confiscation of vehicle | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No.15 of 1979, Article 138(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-12-15 | CA/TAX/0010/2016 |
Indian Overseas Bank Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Tax assessment, Return of Income, exemption | Banking Act, No. 30 of 1998 , Income Tax Ordinance, Inland Revenue Act, No. of 2006 | Download |
| 2022-12-15 | CA/TAX/0039/2014 |
Indian Overseas Bank Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Tax assessment, financial services, Tax exemption, interest income | Banking Act, No. 30 of 1998 (as amended), Inland Revenue Act; No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2022-12-15 | CA/WRT/0180/2021 |
M. M. M. Imitiyaz Vs. Anthony Sriyalatha and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Laches, contract of employment , Appointments | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-12-15 | CA/PHC/0076/2017 |
Bolandahewa Disna Priyanthie Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and Officer – in –charge, Police Station,
Ahungalla
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Vehicle confiscation , transporting Jack and Mahagoni timber without obtaining a valid permit from the authorized body, forest offences | Forest Conservation Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-12-15 | CA/HCC/0060/2015 |
Pitiwala Liyanage Dinesh Kumara alias Indika Sampath Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Identification, identification parade, Firearms | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-12-15 | CA/LTA/0001/2011 |
Hon. Attorney-General Vs Delankage Kamal Padmasiri Bandara
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Possession of and distributing through a website of the internet indecent photographs of children, beyond reasonable doubt, indecent material | Penal Code, Evidence (Special Provisions) Act No. 14 of 1995 | Download |
| 2022-12-15 | CA/ TAX/0032/2014 |
Phoenix O & M (Private)
Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Non deductibility of “Lease Rentals” and “Repair Expenses, tax liability , deductible | Inland Revenue Act, Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 10 of 2007 | Download |
| 2022-12-15 | CA/WRT/0147/2020 |
Meegoda Dona Shrimathi Rasadari Vs. Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Allotted land, contribution to the field of art, construction of a house, Deed of Transfer | Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972, Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-12-15 | CA/WRIT/0161/2020 |
Basnayaka Mudiyanselage Madduma Bandara Vs. Justice N.E. Dissanayake and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | National Police Commission, Appointment to rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jurisdiction | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-12-14 | CA/BAL/0017/2022 |
Manjula Nishantha Vs. The Officer in Charge, Police Station
Payagala and Hon Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, B report, Exceptionality | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of crime and Witnesses act | Download |
| 2022-12-14 | CA/HCC/ 0115/2018 |
Adikari Mudiyanselage Upali Dissanayake Kagama Vs. Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and Director General
Commission to Investigate Allegations of
Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Bribery, Solicitation, Sentencing | Bribery Act, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-12-14 | CA/CPA/0052/2022 |
K.M.G. Medha Kaushalya Dias Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Possession of heroin, Credibility, Bail | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs act | Download |
| 2022-12-14 | CA/HCC/0278/2019 |
Mudannayake Appuhamilage Priyantha Mudannayake Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Statutory rape, Evidence, Appellant\'s character | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-12-14 | CA/HCC/0039-0040/2021 |
Haththotuwa Gamage
Chinthaka and others Vs. Hon Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Abduction, gang rape, aiding and abetting, identification, credibility | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-12-14 | CA/HCC/0058-0061/2017 |
Yagange Piyarathne Rupasinghe alias Priyantha and others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Unlawful assembly, common object of causing the death, grievous injuries , attempted murder | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-12-14 | CA/ MCR/0001/2022 |
Lasantha Pradeep Kumara Wijesinghe Vs. Officer-in-charge, Special Criminal Investigation Unit, Police Station, Ratnapura and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Supply of tea leaves, revisionary jurisdiction, exceptional circumstances, judicial discretion | Criminal Procedure Code, Penal Code, Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-12-13 | CA/WRT/0335/2018 |
Hapawana Vithanage Sujeewa Vs. Condominiun Management Authority and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Unauthorized constructions, occupation of residential complex, lawful lessees | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-12-13 | CA/CPA / 0061 /2022 |
Lakmuni Chathuri Madhushika de
Silva Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Sentencing, Disparity in sentencing | Article 138 and 154P of the Constitution, section 364 and 365 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-12-13 | CA /RII/0011/2022 |
Hewa Maddumage Mili Vs. Hewa Maddumage Girigoris and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Revisionary and/or restitutionary jurisdiction, interlocutory decree, discretionary remedies | Article 138 of the Constitution, Section 753 of the Code of Civil Procedure | Download |
| 2022-12-13 | CA/WRT/0463/2020 |
Environmental Foundation (Guarantee) Limited Vs. Hon. Douglas Devananda,
Minister of Fisheries and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Bottom trawling, unlawful practice, Impact on environment | Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2017 | Download |
| 2022-12-12 | CA/WRT/0212/2021 |
Kuruppu Appuhamilage Elizabeth
Kumarihamy Vs. R.M.R.S. Thilakarathne, Divisional Secretary and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Land in dispute, Permits, Permit holder | Land Development Ordinance amended by Land Development (Amendment) Act No.16 of 1969 and No.27 of 1981, Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-12-12 | CA/HCC/0176/2020 |
Kiduru Mohideen Mohamed Ishtikar Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Trafficking and Possession of 3.83 grams of Heroin, test of probability, reasonable doubt | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-12-12 | CA /HCC/0335/2017 |
Henakaralalage Senarathna Alias Sena Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Evidence, evidence of the Sniffer Dogs | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-12-12 | CA/WRT/0124/2013 |
The National Union of Seafarers and others Vs. Sri Lanka Ports Authority and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Retirement age/benefits, Public Enterprise Circular, public enterprise | Article 140 of the Constitution, Institute of Charted Accountants Act No. 23 of 1959 | Download |
| 2022-12-12 | CA/WRT/0412/2008 |
Leisure World Water Parks (Private)
Limited Vs. H.D. Ravindra Shiran Jayasinghe
Chairman, Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Entertainment tax, Tax exemption, retrospective effect | Entertainment Tax Ordinance No. 12 of 1946, Interpretation Ordinance No. 12 of 1946 | Download |
| 2022-12-09 | CA/HCC/0415/2019 |
Abeykoon Mudiyanselage Chaminda Kumara
Abeykoon , Wannaku Mudiyanselage
Sugath Ruwan Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Robbery, aiding and abetting , beyond reasonable doubt, evaluation of dock statements | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-12-09 | CA/WRT/0520/2021 |
Hitihami Mudiyanselage Ananda Dewa Kumara Wannithilaka Vs. Hon. Namal Rajapaksa
Minister of Sports and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation, suspension, Sports Regulations, laches | Sports Law No. 25 of 1973 | Download |
| 2022-12-09 | CA/WRT/0521/2021 |
Marasinghe Pedige Samansiri Senevirathne Vs. Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Minister of Sports and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation, suspension, laches | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-12-09 | CA/WRT/0522/2021 |
Don Manuweige Don Jayaranjana Vs. Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Minister of Sports and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation , suspension, laches | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-12-09 | CA/HCC/ 0366/2017 |
Kalapuge Don Chamindaka Ravi
Gunawardena Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, culpable homicide not amounting to murder, Medical evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-12-09 | CA/TAX/0009/2013 |
ACL Polymers (Pvt) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of
Inland Revenue
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Tax assessment, industrial and machine tool manufacturing, notice of assessment | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2022-12-08 | CA/WRIT/104/2019 |
Wijerathna Arachchige Nethuli Sanulya and another Vs. Mrs. Sandya Irani Pathiranawasam and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Grade 1 school admission, close proximity, religious quota, non-Roman Catholic Christian, deduction of marks | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ; 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 |
| 2022-12-08 | CA/PHC/0082/2015 |
M. Koneshwaran, M. Muniyandi Vs. . S. M. Aseez, M. M. Rasheek
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Land dispute, Possession, Subject matter | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-12-08 | CA/WRT/0349/2021 |
M. Jeganathan Vs. Hon. Basil Rohana Rajapaksa and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Importation of sugar, suspension of licenses, consignment | Customs Ordinance, Imports and Exports (Control) Act | Download |
| 2022-12-08 | CA/DCF/1114/2000 |
Polwatta Gallage Sandya Vs. Wedamulla Madinage Namadasa
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Declaration of title, possession, Rei Vindicatio, partition | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-12-08 | CA/HCC/0002/2019 |
Shek Marsook alias Chutta Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Murder, Injuries by shooting, identification | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act as amended by the Act No. 14 of 2005 | Download |
| 2022-12-06 | CA/CPA/0056/2022 |
Warnakulasooriyage Maduranga Fernando Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Indictment, Exceptional circumstances | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act | Download |
| 2022-12-06 | CA/ CPA/0058/2022 |
Thirimadura Isuru Dilanka Vs. Officer in Charge, Anti – Corruption Unit, Galle and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Indictment, Heroin, Bail conditions | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act | Download |
| 2022-12-06 | CA/HCC/0085/2021 |
Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Vs. Amudamana Arachchige Nimal Rohana Somawardhana and others
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Leave to appeal application, Attorney General’s sanction, direct appeal | Bribery Act, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act , Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Judicature Act | Download |
| 2022-12-06 | CA/LTA/0006/2021 |
Mohamed Alavi Navaz Caffoor and others Vs. M.R.M Malik
The Director, Mosques and Muslim Charitable, Trusts or Wakfs and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Wakfs tribunal, stay order, leave to appeal application | The Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules of 1990, section 754(2) read with section 757 of the Civil Procedure Code, Section 55A of the Muslim Mosques and Charitable Trusts or Wakfs Act. | Download |
| 2022-12-06 | CA/RII/0002/2021 |
Wickrama Gunaratna Pinidiya Sirisena Vs. Wickrama Gunaratna Pinidiya Ariyatilaka and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Revisionary and/or restitutionary jurisdiction, corpus, property rights | Civil Procedure Code, Article 138 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2022-12-05 | CA/HCC/0260/2016 |
Adikari Mudiyanselage Ranjith Tilakasiri alias Boyingamuwe Gamini Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Possessing 2.7 grams of Diacetylmorphine, trafficking, unrealistic and improbable nature of the evidence, contradictions | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-12-02 | CA/HCC/0431/2019 |
Henry David Damith
Jayawardana alias Hendry
David Damith Jayawardana Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Kidnapping, Rape, Identity | Penal Code , Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-12-02 | CA/WRT/0119/2020 |
T.V.R. Kumara vs. National Police Commission and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Disciplinary Order, Dismissal , Forest offences | Forest Ordinance, Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-12-02 | CA/HCC/0254/2020 |
Kankanam Gamage Buddhika Yasantha Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, cross-examination, dock statement | Penal Code, Section 48 of Judicature (Amended) Act No.27 of 1999, Section 436 of Criminal Procedure Code No: 15 of 1979, Article 138 of The Constitution | Download |
| 2022-12-02 | CA/HCC/ 0416/2017 |
Nanayakkara Liyanage Thusara Viromi Vs. The Director General
Commission to Investigate
Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Solicitation, Gratification, Bribery | Bribery Act | Download |
| 2022-12-01 | CA/BAL/0070/2021 |
Nishantha Priyalal De Alwis Vs. Hon Attorney General and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Indictment, Trial, Absconding, Bail | Provisions of Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crimes and Witnesses Act No. 4 of 2015. | Download |
| 2022-12-01 | CA/PHC/0058/2017 |
Mawanana Hewa Kapila Lalantha De Silva Vs. Lorensuhewage Sheelawathie alias Lorensuhewage Sheela and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Possession, Land dispute, Business premises | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No.44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-12-01 | CA/BAL/0070/2021 |
Nishantha Priyalal De Alwis Vs the Hon Attorney General and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Indictment, Exceptional circumstances | e Provisions of Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crimes and Witnesses Act No. 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2022-12-01 | CA/INJ/0006/2022 |
YAPKA DEVELOPERS (PRIVATE)
LIMITED Vs. Secretary,
Ministry of National Policies, Economic Affairs Resettlement & Rehabilitation and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Contract with the government of Sri Lanka, construction of houses, performance guarantee | Article 143 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-11-30 | CA/WRT/0424/2014 |
N. A. Pulwansa and others Vs. The Chairman, State Timber Corporation and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Promotion, Qualifications, Satisfactory Service | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-11-30 | CA/WRT/0074/2016 |
Ramasinge Kurunaagala Pathiranage Damayanthi Vs. Urban Development Authority and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Partition decree, Acquisition, Illegal Construction | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-11-30 | CA/WRT/0181/2020 |
Ahamathu Lebbe Katheeja Umma Vs. W.A.C. Weragoda,
Conservator General of Forests and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Competent authority, Quit Notice, occupation of land, Permits | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, Land Development Ordinance, Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-11-30 | CA/WRT/0182/2020 |
Ahamathu Lebbe Subaitha Umma and others Vs. W.A.C. Weragoda,
Conservator General of Forests and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Competent authority, State lands, Quit Notices, Permit | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, Crown Lands Ordinance No. 8 of 1947 | Download |
| 2022-11-30 | CA/HCC/0081/2012 |
Nallathamby Kandasamy , Vinayagamoorthy Maohan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Deposition, Common intention, Fair trial | Penal Code, Judicature Act | Download |
| 2022-11-30 | CA/HCC/0096/2020 |
Mohomad Kalif Mohomad Nazeer Alias Nadeer Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Abduction from guardian, Rape, Reasonable doubt, Omissions, Creditworthiness, Corroboration | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-11-30 | CA/PHC/0085/2017 |
Gona Pinuwala Witharanage Danushka Nadeera de Silva alias Baba Vs. The Officer in Charge,
Vice Prevention Unit, Police Station, Dambulla and The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Possessing Cannabis, transporting Cannabis, confiscation of vehicle | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Amendment Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-11-29 | CA BAL 56 /2022 |
Chandrasiri Paranawitharana VS. Hon. Attorney General and . Officer in Charge , Police Station
Habaraduwa
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Mischief, Grievous hurt, Bail | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act. | Download |
| 2022-11-29 | CA/BAL/0057 /2022 |
Chandrasiri Paranawitharana Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Officer in Charge , Police Station
Habaraduwa
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Mischief, Grievous hurt | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2022-11-29 | CA/BAL/0057 /2022 |
Chandrasiri Paranawitharana Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Officer in Charge , Police Station
Habaraduwa
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Mischief, Grievous hurt | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2022-11-29 | CA / BAL / 0061 / 21 |
Dissanayakke Mudiyanselage Biso Manika Vs. Officer in Charge , Police Station , Matale and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Murder, Exceptional circumstances | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act no 4 of 2015. | Download |
| 2022-11-29 | CA / BAL / 62/ 2021 |
Wagale Kumbure Gedara Wasantha Vs. Officer in Charge
Police Station , Matale and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Theft, Stabbing | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act no 4 of 2015. | Download |
| 2022-11-29 | CA/WRT/0169/2015 |
Abedeera Parabendige Ruwan Pushpa Kumara Vs. Air Marshal Harsha Abewickrama
Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Sri Lanka Airforce, misconduct, double jeopardy, discharge | Sri Lankan Air Force (Regular & Regular Reserve) Regulations, 1949, Air Force Act | Download |
| 2022-11-29 | CA/WRT/0336/2014 |
Hettiarachi Gamage Dadly Shelton and others Vs. W. J. L. U Wejeweera
Acting Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Proprietorship business, Partnership, Salaries for employees, Inquiry | Termination of Employment of Workman (Special Provisions) Act No. 45 of 1971, Interpretations Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-11-29 | CA/WRT/0374/2022 |
Don Sarath Rajapaksha Vs. Susantha Aththanayake, Divisional Secretary and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Quit notice, prescriptive tittle, Ejectment, Possession | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-11-29 | CA/WRT/0647/2021 |
W. A. A. C. Weerasinghe Vs. Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Appointment, Promotion, public service | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-11-29 | CA/HCC/0311/2015 |
Viyannalage Jayasinghe Vs. The Director General Commission to
Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Bribery, Evidence, Contradictory evidence | Bribery Act | Download |
| 2022-11-29 | CA/PHC/0174/2018 |
Meddegodage Anura Priyantha Vs. W.H.M. Wijithasiri Bandara,
Beat Forest Officer, Monaragala and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Confiscation of vehicle, vehicle inquiry , forest offence | Forest Ordinance No. 16 of 1907 as amended by Forest (Amendment) Act No 65 of 2009 | Download |
| 2022-11-29 | CA/HCC/0041-042/2016 |
Sinnathambi Balasubramaniam, Ramasami Palanimuththu alias Palani Vs. The Honorable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Credibility, Common intention, Reasonable doubt, Eyewitness | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-11-29 | CA/HCC/201/2017 |
Liyanage Neil Chaminda Perera Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Evidence, Dying declaration, Police statement | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-11-28 | CA/WRT/0393/2018 |
Thulika Nirosheni Wickramasiri Gunasekara Vs. D.G.S.C. Niroshini
Petitioner
Assistant Secretary (pensions) Affairs
Ministry of Public Administration and Home and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Dependents’ allowance, Pension, Unlawful marriage | Article 140 of the Constitution, Widows’ and Orphans’ Pension Scheme (Armed Forces) Act No. 18 of 1970, Kandyan Marriage and Divorce Act | Download |
| 2022-11-28 | CA/PHC/0104/2016 |
W.A.Ruckmani Bandara Vs. Kandan Maharaja
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Possession of land, Licensee, Eviction | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-11-28 | CA/HCC/0124/2020 |
Thalaramba Vithanage Don Nimal alias Ukku Maama Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Grave sexual abuse, evidence, Fair trial, discrepancy, Reasonable doubt, sentencing | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-11-28 | CA/HCC/ 0152/2016 |
Sellapperumage Anoj Kumara Yasantha Fernando Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Robbery, Common intention, Corroboration, Eye witness, Trustworthiness, Identification parade | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-11-25 | CA/HCC/0094-0095/2016 |
Peduru Arachchige Ashokalal Pathirane, Wickramasinghe Mudiyanselage
Biyo Kumari Wickramasinghe Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, causing injuries, culpable homicide not amounting to murder, circumstantial evidence | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-11-25 | CA/HCC/0268/2017 |
S. A. Subasinghe Vs. The Attorney General and The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegation of Bribery or Corruption,
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Gratification, Solicitation, government servant, contradictions, reasonable doubt. | Bribery Act, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-11-24 | CA/TAX/0014/2015 |
Samson Rajarata Tiles (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Tax assessment, Income Tax, Loan, Lender Account | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2022-11-24 | CA/321-A/99 |
Elamaldeniyalage Piyaseeli Vs. Bothalayalage Marynona and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Partition of land, Corpus, Devolution of rights | Download | |
| 2022-11-24 | CA/WRT/0155/2014 |
Ranil de Silva Vs. Director – General, Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Sea shore, Unauthorized activities, regularity framework, foreshore | Coast Conservation Act No 57 of 1981 , Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-11-24 | CA/HCC/0055/2022 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Wickeremathilake Don Susantha
Kumara
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Sexual harassment, DNA evidence, Criminal force | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-11-23 | CA / BAL / 049 /2022 |
Doloswala Batahenage Sunil G Pushpa Kumara Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Kalawana and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Abduction, Attempted murder, Grievous hurt | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act No. 04 of 2015 | Download |
| 2022-11-23 | CA/PHC/0045/2016 |
Palliyaguruge Wickramapala Vs. Hettithanthrige Shiromani Bernadetta Fernando and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Dispossession, Land dispute, Construction of structure in premises | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-11-23 | CA/PHC/0142/2019 |
Aththaragamage Ratnasiri Vs. Range Forest Officer, Range Forest Office, Thanamalwila and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Order of confiscation, Vehicle inquiry, forest offences | Forest Conservation Ordinance as amended by Forest (Amendment) Act No 65 of 2009 | Download |
| 2022-11-23 | CA/ HCC/0344/2019 |
Kussiyage Susantha Priyajanaka Costa Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | possession of heroin and trafficking , contradictions, evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-11-22 | CA / PHC /0014 /2022 |
Wannakuwaththa Waduge Miyoni Fernando Vs. Hon. Attorney General and The Officer in Charge , Police Station,Mount Lavinia.
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, possession of Heroin, B report, exceptional circumstances | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No 13 of 1984, | Download |
| 2022-11-21 | CA/0718/99(F) |
R.M. Abeykone Vs. R.M. Appuhamy and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Partition of land, Corpus, Deed, Pedigree | Download | |
| 2022-11-21 | CA/WRT/0290/2022 |
Jagath Ruwankumara Gajaweera Vs. Hon. Chanima Wijebandara
Honourable Learned Magistrate and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Leave to appeal, judicial review, statutory remedy | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-11-21 | CA/HCC/0110/2018 |
Wijesinghe Pedige Wimalasena alias Wimale Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Postmortem Report, Provocation, Evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-11-18 | CA/1265/2000(F) |
Hubert Fernando Vs. Kuranage Margret Monika Fernando of
Marawila and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Partition of land, Pedigree, Corpus, Possession, Independent title | Download | |
| 2022-11-18 | CA/HCC/0302-A, B/2015 |
Kandegedara Sudath De Silva , Nanayakkara Vithange Pathmasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Robbery, Possession of offensive weapon, Dock statement, Reasonable doubt | Penal Code, Offensive Weapons Act, No. 18 of 1996 | Download |
| 2022-11-17 | CA/HCC/0034/2021 |
Denipitiya Muhandiramge Upul Priyantha Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Grave Sexual Abuse, Evidence, Reasonable doubt | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-11-17 | CA/WRT/0111/2022 |
K. A. D. T. Kulawansa Vs. University of Moratuwa, Katubedda, Moratuwa and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Appointment, Probation, Induction Training Course | University Establishments Code, Universities Act No.16 of 1978, Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No. 45 of 1971 (‘TEWA’) | Download |
| 2022-11-17 | CA/CPA /0012/ 2022 |
Eththiligoda Widanagamage Nadeeka Kumari Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Narcotics Bureau,
Colombo 01 and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Possession of a substance suspected to be heroin, Exceptional circumstances, Bail | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-11-17 | CA/HCC/0182/2020 |
Liyana Arachchige Don Gunasena Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Grievous injuries, Contradictions, Identification, Burden of proof | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-11-16 | C.A/L.A./441/05 |
Wickremasinghe Arachchilage Mudiyanse Vs. W.A. Jayasooriya Wickramasinghe Jeewana and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Partition Action, Settlement, Deeds | Partition Act No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2022-11-16 | CA/LA/0003/2014 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Subramaniam Ramani
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Illegal money from the proceeds of a narcotics transaction, Money Laundering, Deeds, Evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-11-16 | CA/RII/0007/2016 |
Ranawaka Lekamlage Roberthina Dias vs. Josage Gunawathie Perera
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | transfer of land, Registration Folios, maternal inheritance | Registration of Document Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-11-15 | CA/MIS/ 0001/2016 |
Jyothi Laboratories Ltd Vs. The Registrar General of Companies and Jyothi Laboratories Lanka (Private) Limited
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Company registration, Juristic person, Overseas companies | Companies Act No.07 of 2007 | Download |
| 2022-11-15 | CA/WRT/0292/2021 |
S. M. S. P. Sathkumara Vs. Dr. S. H. Munasinghe, Secretary, Ministry of Health and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Jurisdictional question, Appointment, Annual Transfer list | Article 61A of the Constitution, Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-11-15 | CA/CPA/0111/2021 |
Chandrani Wijerama Vs. Range Forest Officer – Bellanvila, The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Vehicle confiscation, Permanent or temporary building being constructed without permission, state lands, Temporary or constructed road | Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance as amended by Act No. 22 of 2009 | Download |
| 2022-11-15 | CA/RII/0015/2022 |
P.M. Shiroma Nilanthi Perera Vs. W.T. Sujeewa Nilantha Fernando
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Threshold issue pertaining to jurisdiction, Constructive Trust, revisionary or restitutionary jurisdiction, Provincial Council | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, as amended by the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act No. 54 of 2006, Article 154P of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-11-11 | CA/HCC/0132/2019 |
Maddage Premalal Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Murder, Reasonable doubt, Dock statement | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-11-10 | CA/WRT/0490/2015 |
Hagalan Mudiyanselage Chandana
Bandara Kahawatta Vs. Resident Project Manager,
Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Cultivation, state lands, Allotment | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-11-10 | CA/HCC/0200/2015 |
Ranepura Dewage Prasanna and others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Unlawful assembly, Murder, Causing injuries, Attempted murder, Contradictions, Identification | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-11-10 | CA/HCC/0273/2019 |
Palamandige Roshan Maheel
Fernando Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | trafficking and possessing Heroin, credibility, reasonable doubt | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-11-09 | CA/BAL/0027/2022 |
Kuluwage Premalatha Vs. The officer in Charge
Miscellenous Compaints, Police Station, Marawila and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Exceptional circumstances, Delay | Assistances to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witness Act, No. 04 of 2015. | Download |
| 2022-11-09 | CA/CPA/0084/2021 |
Karannagoda Withanage Saman Kumara Paththinigewatha Vs. N.A.K.L. Wijenayake,
The Corporative Development Department Commissioner and Registrar of the Southern Province and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Misappropriation of money, Monetary loss, Certificate of surcharge | Co-operative Societies Act No.5 of 1972, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provinces) Act No.19 of 1990. | Download |
| 2022-11-09 | CA/WRT/0478/2021 |
S. H. S. Padmini Vs. Sri Lanka Ports Authority and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Sri Lanka Ports Authority, transfer, employee transfer policy of SLPA | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-11-09 | CA/CPA/0035 /2022 |
Anvar Jeilaabdeen Nona Parushiya Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Possession of substance suspected to be heroin, Remand, Bail, Exceptionality | Poisons Opium and Dangerous drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-11-08 | CA/LA/0010/2017 |
Luna Shipping and Enterprises Ltd Vs. The Motor Tanker \"Agros\" and Agros Shipping Company Limited
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Crude oil, Machinery specifications, Chartership, Vessel | Admiralty Jurisdiction Act No.40 of 1983, Section 13 of the Judicature Act, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-11-08 | CA/PHC/0051/2015 |
Hewa Heenpallage Wasanthi Kumari Vs. J.K.A. Jayawickrama Wilson and H.H. Githawathie Violet
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Land dispute, Possession, Revisionary jurisdiction | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No.44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-11-08 | CA/PHC/0033/2021 |
Kankanamge Sujith Siriwardena Vs. The Officer-In-Charge, Anti-Corruption Unit, Police Station, Matara and The Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Vehicle confiscation order, Unlawfully transporting bulls, Illegal purposes | Animals Act, No. 29 of 1958 (last amended in 2009) | Download |
| 2022-11-08 | CA/HCC/0364/367/2018 |
Govindan Kandasami and others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, caused damage to the property , mischief, caused injuries, medical evidence | Penal Code, Victims and Witness Protection Act No. 04 of 2015, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-11-08 | CA/RII/0016/2016 |
Mestiyage Don Kaminda Thushara
Gunatilake Vs. Wewitage Chandrika Priyanthi Rodrigo and others
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Northern boundary, encroaching upon a private road, Preliminary Plan, partition action | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2022-11-08 | CA/RII/0438/2015 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage
Abeysekara Vs. R.M. Somapala
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Jurisdiction, revisionary and restitutio in integrum jurisdiction, rights of appeal | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act No. 54 of 2006 , High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Judicature (Amendment) Act No. 09 of 2018 | Download |
| 2022-11-04 | CA/TAX/0019/2018 |
Unilever Sri Lanka Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Tax assessment, Time bar, Manufacturer, Tax rate | Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017, VAT Act | Download |
| 2022-11-04 | CA/TAX/0023/2019 |
Unilever Sri Lanka Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Tax assessment, Time bar, Manufacturer, Tax rate | VAT Act, Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 | Download |
| 2022-11-04 | CA/TAX/0040/2019 |
CF Insurance Brokers (Private)
Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Tax assessment, Time bar, Tax exemption | Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011, Nation Building Tax Act, No. 09 of 2009, Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 | Download |
| 2022-11-04 | CA/TAX/0018/2014 |
Unilever Sri Lanka Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue, Department of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Manufacturing, Trademarks, Conditions of agreement, Taxable periods, Time bar | VAT Act, No. 14 of 2002, Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011, Inland Revenue Act, No. 38 of 2000 , Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act, No. 37 of 2003 | Download |
| 2022-11-03 | CA/WRT/0127/2022 |
Capt. M. D. Perera Vs. Gen. L. H. S. C. Silva, Army Commander,
Sri Lanka Army and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps, military discipline, prima facie case | Court Martial (General and District) Regulations 1950, Army Act, Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act | Download |
| 2022-11-03 | CA/WRT/0311/2021 |
D. Nuwan Weerawickrama De Silva Vs. Commander, Sri Lanka Air Force and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Medical report, dangerous drugs, disciplinary inquiry, Double Jeopardy | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Article 140 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2022-11-03 | CA/WRT/0290/2020 |
R.S.D. Perera Vs. Land Reform Commission and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Tenant cultivator, legitimate expectation, public authority | Land Reform Law | Download |
| 2022-11-03 | CA/HCC/0413/2019 |
Galappaththilage Lesely
Priyankara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Rape, Grave Sexual Abuse, Robbery, identification | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-11-03 | CA/WRT/0295/2019 |
Edirisinghe Pedige Nimal Edirisinghe Vs. Sajith Wasantha Welgama,
Retaining Officer for Aranayake Pradeshiya Sabha and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Elections, Local Government Elections, vacant position , vacancies of local authorities | Local Authorities Elections Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-11-02 | CA/HCC/0187/2017 |
Subramaniam Mohan alias Iseya Amudan Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Attempted murder, Possession of a gun, Evidence, Dock statement | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-11-01 | CA/BAL/0031 /2022 |
Rani Shanthilatha Senarathne, Vs. Officer in Charge Child and Women Bureau, Matara and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Sexual harassment, Exceptional grounds | Provisions of the Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses No. 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2022-11-01 | CA/PHC/0111/2018 |
Rajapakse Dewage Asanga Kumara
Chandrasena Vs. Officer-in-Charge
Police Station, Katugasthota and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Confiscation of vehicle, illegal transportation of bamboo , forest offence | Forest Ordinance, No. 16 of 1907, as amended by Forest (Amendment) Act, No. 65 of 2009 | Download |
| 2022-11-01 | CA/HCC/0050/2020 |
Devage Thusitha Chamara alias Thilan Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Trafficking and Possession of Heroin, Evidence, Confession, Contradictions, Discrepancies, Inward journey of productions | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-11-01 | CA/HCC/260/19 |
Warnakulasuriya Antony Janaka
Fernando Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Trespassing, intention of sexually abusing, rape, Dock statement | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-11-01 | CA/PHC/0168/2018 |
Arambage Chandrani Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Lunugamwehera and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Written submissions, offences under the Animals Act, cattle owner | Animals Act, no 29 of 1958 | Download |
| 2022-10-31 | CA/BAL/42/2022 |
M.J.F. Sumaiya Vs. Mr. Manjula
Sub Inspector of Police, Police Station, Welamboda and Others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala J | Bail, reasons for arrest, incarcerated, legislative prescription, delay | Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, No. 48 of 1979 as amended by the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Act, No. 12 of 2022 | Download |
| 2022-10-31 | C.A./Rev/PHC/APN/No.117/2019 |
Bhuwalka Steet Industries (Sri Lanka) Ltd Vs. Acting Deputy Commissioner of Labour
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Hon. K.K.A.V. SWARNADHIPATHI, J. | certificate, jurisdiction, worker, acting capacity | Wages Board Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-10-31 | C.A./Rev/PHC/APN/No.166/2019 |
Bhuwalka Steet Industries (Sri Lanka) Ltd Vs. Acting Deputy Commissioner of Labour
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Hon. K.K.A.V. SWARNADHIPATHI, J. | Certificate, summons, special grounds, jurisdiction, workman | Wages Board Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-10-31 | CA/HCC/ 151/2017 |
Yapa Mudiyanselage Yapathilaka Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Sentencing, possession and trafficking of 2 kgs and 519 grams of Cannabis Sativa, discrepancies | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act Number 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-10-31 | CA/HCC/ 0291/2017 |
Coas Mohomod Mohomod Akbar vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, dock statement, contradictions | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-10-31 | CA (Writ) No: 270/2017 |
P.R Padma Gamlath Vs Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Occupation of land, commercial property, land kachcheri, possession of land | State Lands Recovery of Possession Act | Download |
| 2022-10-31 | CA/WRIT/365/2017 |
D. P. Mathangaweera Vs. Chaminda Ekanayake , Assistant Commissioner of Agrarian Development and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Tenant cultivator of paddy land, agricultural land registry, inquiry | Agrarian Development (Amendment) Act No. 46 2011 | Download |
| 2022-10-31 | CA /HCC/0091-093/17 |
Susantha Rathnasiri Jayawardana and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | robbery, possession of a firearm, identification | Penal Code, Firearms Ordinance No. 30 of 1916 amended by Act No. 22 of 1996 | Download |
| 2022-10-31 | CA/HCC/ 213/2016 |
Dasanayaka Gunaratne Basnayake Mudiyanselage Deepthi Wijebandara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Robbery, possession, eyewitnesses | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-10-31 | CA/HCC/ 0333/2018 |
Hettige Rasike Chulankumara
Jayawardena Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Rape, Sentencing, sexual offences, child abuse | Penal Code , Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act No 04 of 2015 | Download |
| 2022-10-31 | CA/ CPA 75/21 |
Shanthi Perera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General , Officer in Charge, Police
Station, Panadura South.
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Possession of heroin, exceptional circumstances, bail | Poisons, Opium and dangerous Drugs Ordinance, No. 17 of 1929 | Download |
| 2022-10-31 | CA/HCC/0080/14 |
Mohomad Naufi Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, circumstantial evidence, reasonable doubt | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-10-31 | CA/HCC/0392/19 |
Dilan Dewinda Kolambage , Mapitigamage Don Hasitha Sidantha Mapitigama Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Grave sexual abuse, aiding and abetting, conspiracy | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-10-31 | CA/PHC/120/2018 |
Edirisinghe Arachchige Sriyanthi
Jayani Vs. Kaluthota Financial Services Limited and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Vehicle confiscation order, forest offence,illegally transported sawn timber | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-10-31 | CA/PHC/129/2014 |
W.M. Chandradasa Perera
Company Representative,
Lanka Cannaries Private Limited, Lanka Cannaries Private Limited Vs. K.P. Nimal,
Public Health Officer/Authorised Officer and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Advertisement, time bar, institution of proceedings | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Food (Labelling and Advertising) Regulations of 2005, Food Act, No. 26 of 1980 as amended by the Food (Amendment) Act, No. 20 of 1991 | Download |
| 2022-10-31 | CA/WRT/0093/2019 |
Cadillac Garments (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Ranjith Yapa,
Acquiring Officer and
Divisional Secretary, Matara and Mr. D. D. K, Wickramarachchi,
Acquiring Officer and
Divisional Secretary, Matara
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | State lands, Acquisition, Deed of Transfer | Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950, Public Companies Act, No. 23 of 1987 | Download |
| 2022-10-28 | CA /HCC/151/2016 |
Colombage Don Denzil Jayawardana Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, rape, trespass, reasonable doubt | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-10-28 | CA/HCC/0170/2016 |
Kanatta Hewage Jayamini Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, admission of evidence, discrepancies, circumstantial evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-10-28 | CA/HCC/ 149/20 |
Chandana Chithral Kariyawasam Vs. The Director General,
Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Bribery, Indictment | Bribery Act, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) Act 19, 1994 | Download |
| 2022-10-28 | CA/HCC/0422/17 |
Thelge Upananda Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Heroin, Possession and trafficking, improbabilities | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-10-28 | CA/RII/0027/2018 |
Mahindra Ratwatte, Basnayake Nilame of Sri Vishnu Maha Dewalaya, Kandy and Sri Dedimunda Dewalaya Vs. Ranhoti Pendige Hemantha Wijesinghe of
Arandara, Atala and others
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Partition, revision or restitutio in integrum, land, decree | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2022-10-27 | CA/HCC/121/2019 |
Balachandran Niranjan Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Heroin, possession, trafficking, test of credibility, test of probability, dock statement | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-10-27 | CA/HCC/0185/2019 |
Madarin Arachchilage Shantha
Sunil Jayaweera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Grave sexual abuse, reasonable doubt, false evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-10-27 | CA/WRT/159/2014 |
Osmond Chandrapala Manawadu Vs. D. G. M. V. Hapuarachchi,
Commissioner General of Excise and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Retail license for the sale of foreign liquor, co-licensee, annual licenses, licensing authority | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-10-27 | CA/WRT/ 21/2018 |
Environmental Foundation (Guarantee)
Limited and others Vs. Central Environmental Authority Central Environmental Authority and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Preserved wetland , paddy fields, flood retention capacity | National Environmental Act No 47 of 1980 | Download |
| 2022-10-27 | CA/WRIT/204/2015 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Mangalike Herath Vs Commissioner General of Excise and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | License, business premises, unreasonable, unfair arbitrary, and ultra vires | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-10-26 | CA/PHC/230/2018 |
Ratnayake Mudiyanselage
Sanjeewa Bandara Vs. Alapatha Manannalage
Nandawathie and Hon.Attorney General
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Roadway, footpath, right of way, obstruction, decree | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No.44 of 1979, | Download |
| 2022-10-26 | CA (PHC) 236/2017 |
Kankanamalage Chalana Nilanga Kalawana Vs. G.D.L. Udaya Kumari,
Divisional Secretary,
Kalawana. and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Extension of license, legitimate expectation, sand mining licence | Mines and Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992 | Download |
| 2022-10-26 | CA/WRIT/215/2022 |
W. G. Chamila Vs. Urban Development Authority and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Suspension, interdicted, unduly accepted a sum, investigation | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-10-26 | CA/HCC/107/19 |
Ranasinghege Pushpakumara
Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Trafficking and possession of 2.56 grams of Heroin, reasonable doubt, contradictions | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2022-10-25 | CA (PHC) 168/2012 |
Dissanayake Rallage Nihal Chandrasiri Dissanyake Vs. Rev. Mampita Hemaloka Thero and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Dispute between the parties over a roadway, revisionary jurisdiction , servitudanal right | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-10-21 | CA/WRIT/96/2021 |
M. C. Adam Bawa Vs. The Secretary
Divisional Secretariat,
Karaithivu and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Retirement, Appointment, policy decision, government institutions | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-10-21 | CA/WRIT/323/2022 |
Duminda Lanka Liyanage Vs. Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Indictments, ultra vires, prosecutorial discretion of the Attorney General | Penal Code, Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-10-21 | CA/WRIT/ 81/20 |
Suriyapperuma
Arachchilage Amarasiri Suriyapperuma Vs. N.C. Withanage,
Registrar General and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Certiorari, appointment to post, engagement in politics | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-10-21 | CA/WRT/152/21 |
Alahakoon Mudiyanselage Jayanthi
Anulawathie Vs. Ananda Senaratne Bandara Jayasundara and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Mortgage, Deed of Transfer, possession | Debt Conciliation Board Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-10-20 | CA /HCC 123/2018 |
Thangaraj Jesudasan Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | murder, murderous intention, detention, retrospective effect | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-10-20 | CA/HCC/295/2013 |
Modarage Raneesha Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | heroin, possession, contradictions, amendment in the indictment, beyond reasonable doubt, dock statement | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-10-20 | CA/HCC/345/2007 |
Sembulingam Pakkiam Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | T56 gun, possession, live cartridges, in absentia, chain of custody, reasonable doubt | Firearms Ordinance No. 33 of 1916, as amended by Act No 22 of 1996, Explosives Act No 21 of 1956, as amended by Act No. 33 of 1969, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-10-20 | CA (PHC)93/2016 |
Hewa Peramunage Dinesh Premaratne Vs. Hon. Tissa R. Balalle,
Former Governor of the North-
Western Province
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Hon. K.K.A.V. SWARNADHIPATHI, J. | disciplinary inquiry, abuse, Writ of Certiorari, unexplained delay, negligence, Writ of mandamus | Download | |
| 2022-10-20 | C.A. (Rev) No.144/2003 |
Udapola Dahanayakge Siriwardena of Udapola Vs. Dahanakage alias Dasanayake Mudiyanselage Gnanawathie of Angitihaldeniya and Others
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Hon. K.K.A.V. SWARNADHIPATHI, J. | partition, notice, lis pendens, vigilant, lashes | Civil Procedure Code, Partition Act | Download |
| 2022-10-20 | CA 1351/2000 (F) |
Vithana Pelpita Koralalage Gunaratna and others Vs. Senarath Mudalige Elisabeth and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Corpus, Preliminary plan, Time bar, objection, partition | Partition Law | Download |
| 2022-10-20 | CA (PHC) 184/2015 |
Municipal Council Vs. P.A. Sunil Premarathna
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Eviction, Possession, Notice of appeal | Court of Appeal (Procedure for appeals from High Court) Rules 1988, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-10-20 | CA/WRIT/605/2021 |
Eng. Dr. D. C. R. Abeysekara Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Retirement, extension of term office, legitimate expectation | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-10-20 | CA/HCC/0088/17 |
Chandra Marakkalage Thusitha Eranda Silva Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Causing injuries, attempted murder, using a firearm | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-10-20 | CA/ HCC/206-208/2019 |
Wasala Mudiyanselage Gedara
Gamini Senarath Bandara and others Vs. The commission to Investigate Allegations of bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Illicit liquor business, soliciting a bribe , accepting bribe | Bribery Act | Download |
| 2022-10-19 | CA/PHC/221/2015 |
S.M. Dhammika Samarakopn Vs.Commissioner of Co-operative Development, (North Western Province) and Others
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Hon. K.K.A.V. SWARNADHIPATHI, J. | letter of demand, arbitrator, ultra vires, irrationally unreasonable, natural justice, cross-examination | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No.19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2022-10-19 | CA(PHC)244/2004 |
A.V. Gunarathna Vs. Dr D.A.B. Dangalla, Deputy Provincial Health Service Director and Others
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Hon. K.K.A.V. SWARNADHIPATHI, J. | Writ of Mandamus, salary increments, requirements, validity | Establishment Code | Download |
| 2022-10-19 | CA/CPA/116/22 |
Hewawasam Thuduwawaththage
Susil Priyashantha Vs. Hewawasam Jayakodige Priyantha and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Peaceful possession of the premises in dispute, locus standi | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-10-19 | CA (PHC) 21/2014 |
Dinesh Kulathunga Vs. D.M.W.G. Danepola and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Obstruction of road, Enjoining Order, right to use the access road | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-10-19 | CA/PHC/APN/62/2021 |
Abdul Rauf Buhardeen Zubairdeen Vs. Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau, promotion, employment agreement | Foreign Employment Bureau Act No.21 of 1985 (as amended) | Download |
| 2022-10-19 | CA/CPA/130/2019 |
Pathiraja Mudalie Dayananda Udesiri Gamini
Perera Vs. Chakrawarthige Ariyadasa Fernand and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Possession, Agreement, Premises | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-10-19 | CA/HCC/ 0317/2017 |
Warnakulasuriya Arachchige Primsan Sarath Stanley Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Cheating, forgery, Evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-10-18 | C.A.(P.H.C.)225/2015 |
Lakshman Dharmaratne Vs. W.M.P.K. Weerasekera,
Co-operative Development Commissioner and Registrar of Cooperative Societies of the Central
Province and Others
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Hon. K.K.A.V. SWARNADHIPATHI, J. | interdicted, disciplinary inquiry, arbitration, writ of certiorari, rules of natural justice | High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No.19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2022-10-18 | CA/HCC/0017/2021 |
Erwin Gosset Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Trafficking 11.5 grams of heroin, test of probability, reasonable doubt | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-10-18 | CA (PHC) 239/2017 |
Pallege Arachchilage Thissa
Karunaratne Vs. Pannila Mohottalalage Wanshapala and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction, possession, land | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-10-18 | CA/R11/0013/2019 |
Mohamed Sarifdeen Vs. Walimuni Amitha Lalani Mendis and others
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Preliminary plan, averments, collusion, decree, partition | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2022-10-18 | CA/HCC/0014/2020 |
Sengamalai Murugiah Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon, Evidence | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-10-17 | CA/16027/P |
Karunaratnage Lalith Wijesiri Vs. Adasi Gamaralalage Jayasinghe
Appuhamy and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Title, corpus, preliminary plan, devolution, partition | Download | |
| 2022-10-17 | CA/HCC/ 299/2012 |
Lathwahandi Kithsiri Pradeep Silva alias Captain Ranji Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Possession of a revolver, forgery, sentencing | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-10-17 | CA/HCC/ 0294/2017 |
Rajapaksha Durayalage Jayathilake alias Podde Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, contradictions, reasonable doubt | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-10-14 | CA/RII/ 07/2021 |
Sumith A. De. Silva,
Chairman,
Kalutara Co-Operative Distilleries
Society Limited and others VS. Dinesh Hettiarachchi,
Chief Executive Officer,
Petitioners
Invest Lanka Investment Co.
(Private) Limited and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Possession of the distillery, applicability of revision, Restitutio-in-integrum, | Administration of Justice Law No. 44 of 1973, Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-10-14 | CA/0593/2000 F |
The Associated Newspapers of
Ceylon Ltd., Vs. Colonel. M. Dissanayake
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Animus injuriandi , actio Injuriarum, newspaper articles | Download | |
| 2022-10-13 | CA/PHC/190/2012 |
Clara Lilamani Fernando Vs. W.A. Gunawardana, Municipal Commissioner, Dehiwala Mount Lavinia Municipal Council and Others
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Hon. K.K.A.V. SWARNADHIPATHI, J. | summons, demolition order, revision, vigilant, lashes | the Urban Development Authority Act No.41 of 1978, e Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules of 1990, Urban Development Authority Act No.44 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-10-13 | CA (Writ)/0492-19 |
Kavindra Kumara Bodhipakse Vs. National Police Commission and Others
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Hon. S. U. B. Karalliyadde, J. | disciplinary inquiry, misconduct, Public Service Commission, Writs of Certiorari, writ of Mandamus | Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-10-13 | CA (PHC) 01/2020 |
Ranawana Hewa Vitharanalage Anoma Geethanjali Samarasena Vs. Officer in Charge,
Police Station, Kandy and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Obstructing a footpath , revisionary powers, impugned right of way | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979. | Download |
| 2022-10-13 | CA/WRIT/373/2021 |
Expressway Private Bus Owners Vs. Western Province Provincial Road
Passenger Transport Authority, and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Tender procedure, State’s guidelines and practices and obligation on tender procedure, expressway | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-10-13 | CA/PHC/251/2017 |
Kalana Wijesekara Dahanayake Vs. Officer-in-Charge
Police station, Polpithigama and others
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Discretionary power of revision, transporting teak timber without a valid permit | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-10-13 | CA/WRT/0312/2019 |
Ven. Kithalagama Hemasara Thero and others Vs. The Commissioner General of Excise and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Liquor licence, operating a liquor outlet, writ jurisdiction | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-10-12 | CA Bail 72/ 2021 |
Kadupitige Jayantha Lakshman Dharmasena Vs. Headquarters Inspector (HQI), Police Station, Kuliyapitiya and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, sexual harassment, minor, judicial proceedings, rights of Victims of Witnesses, exceptionality | Assistance to and Protection of victims of Crime and Witnesses Act, No. 04 of 2015, Bail Act | Download |
| 2022-10-12 | CA-HCC-194/2020 |
Dasanayeke Mudiyanselage Rohini
Wasantha Kumarihami Vs. Director General,
Commission to Investigate Allegation of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Neil Iddawala J | solicited, gratification, employment, variance in the sentence | Bribery Act No. 11 of 1954 as amended | Download |
| 2022-10-12 | CA/ CPA/77/22 |
Maldeniyage Don Upali Gunarathne Perera Vs. Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Exceptional circumstances, exceptionality during the notice stage and examining exceptionality during the argument stage | Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act | Download |
| 2022-10-12 | CA/HCC/0336/2017 |
Tikiri Appuge Mahinda Jayaratne Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Attempted murder, contradictions and omissions, sole eye witness | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-10-12 | CA/LTA / 0004 / 08 |
Lasika Udayanganee Samaranayake Vs. .Diyabore Gedara Sanath Kumara and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Lapse, abduction, Lack of proper identification | Section 340 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-10-11 | CA BAIL 29/22 |
R.P. Chaminda Wickramaearne Vs. Officer in Charge
Police Station, Kuliyapitiya and Other
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | bail, assault, sword, rights of victims and witnesses, exceptional circumstances, due administration of justice | Assistance to and Protection of Victim of Crime and Witnesses Act no. 04 of 2015 | Download |
| 2022-10-11 | CA 1161-1162/2000 (F) |
Kumarapatabendige Premalal Siri Fernando Vs. Lathaa Salgado and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Peaceful possession , land, pedigree, ejectment | Download | |
| 2022-10-11 | CA/HCC/0136/2019 |
Lagamuwa Thenne
Wiyannalage Janaka Ruwan
Jayakody Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Theft, reasonable doubt, identification, circumstantial evidence | Offences Against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982, Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-10-11 | CA/PHC/116/2016 |
Weerasinghalage Kusumalatha Vs. Range Forest Officer Puttalam and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Vehicle confiscation order, license, precautionary measures | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-10-11 | CA/PHC/ 231/2018 |
Kukulage Upul Shantha Samarakoon Vs. Officer in Charge,
Police Station, Weligapola and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Vehicle confiscation order , forest offence, permit | Forest Ordinance. | Download |
| 2022-10-07 | CA/TAX/0005/2020 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. LOLC Micro Credit Ltd
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Tax assessment, public limited liability company , income returns | Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2022-10-07 | CA/PHC/43/13 |
R.M. Karunarathna Vs. Uva Provincial Council and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Permanent position, probation, minimum requirement | Establishment Code, Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-10-06 | CA/860/99 (F) |
Pitiwela Kankanange Don Polier
Jayathilake and others Vs. Pitiwela Kankanange Don Richard
Jayathilake and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | corpus, partition, plan, land, adverse possession | Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871 | Download |
| 2022-10-06 | CA (PHC) 47/2016 |
K.A. Padmasiri Vs. Officer-In-Charge, Police Station,
Kahawatta and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Possession, dispossession, possessory rights | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-10-06 | CA/WRIT/004/2022 |
Devendra Budalge Sudesh Lalitha Perera Vs. Janatha Estates Development Board and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Janatha Estate Development Board, letter of appointment, retirement, Public Corporation | State Agricultural Corporations Act, Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972, Finance Act No. 38 of 1971 | Download |
| 2022-10-06 | CA/WRIT/57/2022 |
C. D. Aluwihare Vs. Janatha Estates Development Board and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Janatha Estate Development Board, Public Enterprises, retirement | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-10-05 | CA (BAIL) 11/2022 |
Randoge Asanthi Iresha Priyadarshani Vs. Officer in Charge
Police Station, Gandara and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | bail, eyewitness, murder, liberty to freedom, remand | Assistance to and Protections of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act. | Download |
| 2022-10-05 | CA BAIL 23 / 2022 |
Ishara Prabhashini Buluwana Vs. Head Quarters Inspector,
Police Station, Nivithigala and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, assault, land dispute, rights | the Assistance to and Protection of Victim and Crime Witness Act No: 04 of 2015, Primary Courts Act | Download |
| 2022-10-05 | CA (Bail) 51/22 |
Sayyidu Ali Abdul Satthar Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | bail, absconding, safeguard the rights of Victims of Witnesses | Assistance to and Protection of victims of Crime and Witnesses Act, No. 04 of 2015, Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-10-05 | CA / BAL / 51 / 2021 |
Rankiran Pedige Karunawathie Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Police Station, Madampe and Others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, theft, remand, judicial proceedings, safeguard the rights of witnesses and victims, delay | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act No. 04 of 2015 | Download |
| 2022-10-05 | CA/BAL/20/2022 |
Husni M. Rizni Vs. E.M.S. Edirisinghe
Chief Inspector of Police and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Terrorism, employee of the Sri Lanka Transport Board, terrorist group | Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Act, No. 12 of 2022 | Download |
| 2022-10-05 | CA/HCC/321/19 |
Pushparaj Delip Kumar Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Murder, absconded, dock statement | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-10-04 | CA (PHC) 207/14 |
Welendawa Acharuge Priayantha
Alison and others Vs. Kokmaduwa Parana Gunawathie
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Possession, dispossession, exceptional circumstances | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No.44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-10-04 | CA-PHC- 09/2021 |
Vidanage Nalaka Sandun Kumara Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Police Station, Kamburupitiya and The Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Forest offences, transporting timber without a licence, confiscation of vehicle | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-10-04 | CA/HCC/ 0332/2017 |
Seiyudu Gows Monammed Munaf Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, identity, eye witness | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-10-04 | CA/1143/2000 (F) |
Mabula Marapperuma Arachchige Sirisena Vs. Withanage Gnanawathie and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Partition, Corpus, Deed, Possession, Prescription | Download | |
| 2022-09-30 | CA/PHC/0212/2017 |
U.K.G.Wimalaratne Vs. Estate Superintendent, Competent Authority, Janatha Estate Development Board and Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Possession of premises, Eviction, Occupation, Authority | Section 6 of the Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, Preamble of Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 | Download |
| 2022-09-30 | CA/TAX/0010/2015 |
Lanka Walltiles PLC Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Export, Income tax return, Tax assessment, concessionary income tax rate | Inland Revenue Act, Income Tax Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-30 | CA/TAX/0017/2016 |
Lanka Walltiles PLC Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Export, Income tax returns, Tax assessment, Concessionary income tax rate | Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006, Income Tax Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-30 | CA/HCC/0046/2018 |
Kaluarachchige Dayawathi Vs. The Director General,
The Commission to Investigate Bribery and Corruption
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Solicitation of gratification, Bribery, School admission | Bribery Act | Download |
| 2022-09-30 | CA/HCC/0046/2018 |
Kaluarachchige Dayawathi Vs. The Director General, The Commission to Investigate Bribery and Corruption
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Solicitation of gratification, Bribery, School admission | Bribery Act | Download |
| 2022-09-30 | CA/HCC/0376-379/2018 |
Thanippuli Arachchige Pradeep Jayalal alias Chooty and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Indictment, Reasonable doubt, Contradictions, Observation notes | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-30 | CA/PHC/0216/2017 |
Jayakodi Mudiyanselage Ranjith Kumarasiri Jayakodi Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Alawwa and others
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Illegally transporting Jak timber logs, Confiscation of vehicle, finance leasing agreement | Forests Ordinance. | Download |
| 2022-09-29 | CA/TAX/0005/2016 |
Illukkumbura Industrial Automation (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Return of income, Tax assessment, audi alteram partem | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011 | Download |
| 2022-09-29 | CA/INJ/0005/2022 |
Sarvo-Tech (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and Plantation Human Development Trust
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Injunction, Bonds, Breach of contract | Article 143 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-09-29 | CA/WRT/0168/2018 |
Keedaman Mendis Jayasinghe alias Eaman Wanduruppa Vs. Agampodi Rohini Mendis and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Cultivation of paddy field, Ownership, Tenancy rights, Deed of gift | Agrarian Development Act No 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2022-09-29 | CA/HCC/0094/2019 |
Pilippuge Manoj Chanaka
Fernando Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Rape, Credibility, Discrepancies | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-09-29 | CA/HCC/0224/2018 |
Muttusami Saraswathi Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Dying declarations, Evidence, Infirmities | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-29 | CA/HCC/0423/2018 |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Karunawansha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Possession and trafficking of Heroin, Reasonable doubt, Dock statement, Evidence | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-09-29 | CA/WRT/0346/2019 |
Colonel P.K.D.C. Alwis and others Vs. Lieutenant General N.U.M.M.W.
Senanayake and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Civil Government Service, Mobilized service, Retirement, Army pension | Mobilization and the Supplementary Forces Act, No. 40 of 1985, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Regulations, Army Pensions and Gratuities Code of 1981, Army Act, No. 46 of 1950 | Download |
| 2022-09-29 | CA/WRT/0384/2019 |
Colonel P.K.D.C. Alwis and others Vs. Lieutenant General N.U.M.M.W. Senanayake and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Civil Government Service, Mobilized service, Retirement, Army pension | Mobilization and the Supplementary Forces Act, No. 40 of 1985, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Regulations, Army Pensions and Gratuities Code of 1981, Army Act, No. 46 of 1950 | Download |
| 2022-09-29 | CA/WRT/0389/2019 |
Major R.A.S. Ranasinghe and others Vs. Lieutenant General N.U.M.M.W.
Senanayake and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Civil Government Service, Army Pension, Officers | Mobilization and the Supplementary Forces Act, No. 40 of 1985, Army Act, No. 46 of 1950 | Download |
| 2022-09-28 | CA/WRT/0059/2022 |
G. R. Noyel Wijayarathna and others Vs. University Grant Commission and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Selection committee, Judicial review | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-09-28 | CA/WRT/0082/2022 |
Amarasekara Yapa Oshan Lakshitha Vs. University of Kelaniya and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Judicial review, University Grants Commission, Appointments | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-09-28 | CA/WRT/0502/2021 |
Centre for Environmental Justice
(Guarantee) Limited and others Vs. G. D. Keerthi Gamage, Land Commissioner General and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Destruction of forests, Management of state forests, deforestation, state lands | Forest Ordinance as amended by the Act No. 65 of 2009, Forest Conservation Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-28 | CA/WRT/0173/2021 |
Janaka Bandara Vs. Hon. Upali Abeyrathne, Retired Judge of the Supreme Court and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Judicial review, Writ jurisdiction, political victimization, , misuse or abuse of power, corruption | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, section 02 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, | Download |
| 2022-09-28 | CA/PHC/0116/2020 |
Manori Prasangika Wickramaarachchi Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Examiner of Questioned Documents, Delay, Document submission | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-28 | CA/HCC/0044/2020 |
Mapa Mudiyanselage Ananda Kumara Vs. The Hon Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Motive, Postmortem report, Accident, Culpable homicide | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-27 | CA/BAL/0012/2022 |
Wijesinghe Arachchige Tharanga
Priyadarshani Vs. Officer-in Charge,
Police Station, Gandara.
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Indictment, Bail conditions | Section 10 (1) (A) of the Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2022-09-27 | CA/BAL/0013/2022 |
Jasenthu Kankanamge Lakshmi Iresha Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Gandara.
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail conditions, Indictment | Section 10 (1) (A) of the Assistance to and Protection of the Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act. | Download |
| 2022-09-27 | CA/BAL/0014/2022 |
Jasenthu Kankanamge Mdhushika
Priyadarshani Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Gandara.
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail conditions, Indictment | Section 10 (1) (A) of the Assistance to and Protection of the Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2022-09-27 | CA/BAL/0015/2022 |
Hennayaka Mudiyanselage Neela Hemanthi Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Police Station, Gandara and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail conditions, Indictment | Section 10 (1) (A) of the Assistance to and Protection of the Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act. | Download |
| 2022-09-27 | CA/BAL/0016/2022 |
Jasenthu Kankanamge Darshani Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station,
Gandara and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail conditions, Indictment | Section 10 (1) (A) of the Assistance to and Protection of the Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2022-09-27 | CA/HCC/0360/2019 |
Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Aruna Bandara Ekanayake Vs. Commission to Investigate
Allegations of Bribery or
Corruption, Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Soliciting a gratification, accepting bribe, Government sector, Evidence | Bribery Act | Download |
| 2022-09-27 | CA/PHC/0122/2018 |
Krishnamoorthi Sivakumar Vs. Fathima Johara Packer
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Right of way, Access, Construction of wall, Exceptional circumstances | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-09-27 | CA/CPA/0033/2022 |
Wallipuram Adavan Vs. The Commission to Investigate
Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Exceptional circumstances, Administrative action, illegality or irregularity | Bribery Act No. 11 of 1954 as amended, Article 140 of the Constitution, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act No. 19 of 1994 (as amended) | Download |
| 2022-09-27 | CA/HCC/ 0142/2015 |
Ekanayake Mudiyanselage
Hemantha Ekanayake Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Intention, Presumption of innocence, Evidence, Medical evidence | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-27 | CA/HCC/0179/2017 |
Mudalige Ariyasena alias Walaspuncha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Premeditation, Sudden fight | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-09-27 | CA/HCC/0435/2019 |
Marasinghe Arachchige Wijesinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Circumstantial evidence, Medical evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-09-27 | CA/WRT/0518/2019 |
InterUniversity Works Engineers &
Project Managers Association,
Open University Sri Lanka and others Vs. University Grants Commission and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Public Administration, University, Retirement Age | Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2022-09-26 | CA/WRT/0233/2022 |
Marasinghage Premasiri Vs. C. I. Alagiyawanna
Officer In-charge
Divisional Crime Investigation
Bureau, Vavuniya and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Illegal excavation, archaeological value, illegality/irrationality/procedural impropriety. | Article 140 read with Article 126(3) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2022-09-26 | CA /HCC/0098/2019 |
Welathanthrige Krishantha Nuwan
Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Rape, Grievous Hurt, Murder, Evidence, Corroboration, Common intention | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-09-26 | CA/RII/0134/2014 |
Shashika Wickremasinghe Vs. Lal Amarasinghe and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Restitutionary jurisdiction, Interim injunction, restitutio-in-integrum | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-09-26 | CA/WRT/0195/2020 |
Kurugama Tea Factory (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Sri Lanka Tea Board and others
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Suspension of registration, Tea Factory, Investigation, Manufacture of tea | Sri Lanka Tea Control Act, Electricity Act | Download |
| 2022-09-23 | CA/HCC/0227/2015 |
Pakyanadan Mariyaraslin and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Conspiracy, Robbery, Contradictions, Evidence | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-23 | CA/WRT/0129/2020 |
Mount Vernon Mini Hydro Power Project (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Central Environmental Authority and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ jurisdiction, Renewable energy projects, Environmental approval, Land acquisition process | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-09-22 | CA/HCC/0175/2018 |
Jayasinghe Mudiyansalage Gamini Dayaratne Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Minimum mandatory sentence, Sentencing | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-09-22 | CA/HCC/0193/2018 |
Jayasinghe Mudiyansalage Gamini Dayaratne Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Grave sexual abuse, Medical evidence, Sentencing, Revisionary jurisdiction | Penal Code, Articles 138 and 145 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-09-22 | CA/WRT/0379/2021 |
Prof. (Mrs) Rambukwella Vs. University of Peradeniya and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Inquiry, Appointment, academic and administrative issues, Mala fides | Article 140 of the Constitution, Chapter XXII of Establishment Code | Download |
| 2022-09-22 | CA/HCC/0270/2009 |
Siriwardanage Chaminda Udaya
Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Attempted murder, Possession of firearm, Possession of live bullet, Contradictions, Dock statement | Penal Code , Firearms Ordinance, Explosive Act No. 21 of 1956. | Download |
| 2022-09-22 | CA/HCC/0153/2015 |
Nissanka Arachilage Ranganath
Karunaratne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Evidence, Identification, Witnesses | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-22 | CA/WRT/0038/2020 |
M.K.B. Herath Vs. A. Jagath D. Dias
Director General of Pensions and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | General Clerical Service, Promotion,Competitive examination, Retirement | Establishment Code | Download |
| 2022-09-21 | CA/INJ/0004/2022 |
E.W. Information Systems Limited Vs. Ayanthi De Silva,
Director General,
Department of Project Management and
Monitoring,
Ministry of Finance and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Execution and performance of a contract, Fraud, Breach of contract | Article 143 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka , Section 461 of the Civil Procedure Code, Section 24 of the Interpretation Ordinance introduced by the Interpretation (Amendment) Act No. 18 of 1972 | Download |
| 2022-09-21 | CA/HCC/0069-0070/2019 |
Meregngnage Daminda
Lakmal Fernando, Suddathvarige Sandaruwan Fernando Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Robbery, evidence, fair trial, inconsistencies, contradictions | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-09-21 | CA/HCC/0100/2018 |
Ballanthuda Arachchige Runil Wickrema Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Cross examination, Medical evidence, Sudden fight | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-21 | CA/HCC/0337/2017 |
Abeykoonge Seneviratne alias Heen Mahathaya alias Middeniye Mama Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Culpable homicide, Eyewitnesses, Sentencing | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-09-21 | CA/HCC/128-129/2017 |
Ranpatige Gamini Kumarasinghe and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Attempted murder, Identification parade, Dock identification | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-09-21 | CA/LTA/0004/2021 |
Abdul Hameed Mohamed Jhafir Vs. Tuan Sajjar Jainu Deen and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Vacant possession, Property dispute, Wakfs Tribunal | Muslim Mosques and Charitable Trust or Wakfs Act, No. 51 of 1956, Civil Procedure Code, Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 | Download |
| 2022-09-20 | CA/BAL/0071/2021 |
Angage Amila Swarnajith Perera Vs. The Officer in Charge, Police Station, Ahangama and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Bail conditions, Exceptional circumstances | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime Witnesses Act 14 of 2015 | Download |
| 2022-09-20 | CA /HCC/0186/2017 |
Kattadige Ranjith alias Ranjith
Amarasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Intention, Provocation, Intoxication, Credibility | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-09-20 | CA/HCC/0186/2017 |
Kattadige Ranjith alias Ranjith
Amarasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Intention, Provocation, Intoxication, Credibility, Sudden fight | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-09-20 | CA/PHC/0139/2015 |
Dewapurage Kamal Deshapriya Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station,
Pannala and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction, Confiscation of vehicle, Forest offence, Ownership of vehicle, Vehicle inquiry | Forest Ordinance No. 16 of 1907 as amended by Forest (Amendment) Act No 65 of 2009 | Download |
| 2022-09-15 | CA/HCC/171-174/2018 |
Matara Kulasooriyage Vijith Premalal and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Simple hurt, Murder, Circumstantial evidence, Suicide, Medical evidence | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-15 | CA/HCC/0290/2018 |
Mawarakanda Wathukarage Ariyaratna Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Admissibility of evidence, Death certificate, Reasonable Doubt | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-14 | CA/HCC/0487/2017 |
Lishantha Kumara Siriwardhana alias Mangala Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Possessing and trafficking of heroin, Production chain, Absonding court | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-09-14 | CA/BAL/0045/2021 |
Kadurupokuna Wanni Arachchige
Chaminda Kumara Vs. .The Officer in Charge, Police Station, Sooriyawewa and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, B report, Exceptional circumstances | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crimes and Witnesses Act No.4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2022-09-14 | CA/HCC/0424/2019 |
Alagar Arshakumar Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Murder, Evidence, Sudden fight, Medical evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-09-14 | CA/WRT/0368/2021 |
Senaka Sebindra Lewis Vs. D. G. Ajith Priyantha, Provincial Assessor of Department of Provincial Revenue, and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Deed of transfer, Suppression, Provincial Council list, Exceptional circumstances | Provincial Council Act No. 42 of 1987 , High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act | Download |
| 2022-09-14 | CA/HCC/445-446/17 |
Sulthan Ibrahim Rizwan alias Sulthan Ibrahim Rizwath Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Kidnapping from lawful guardian, Aiding and abetting, Rape, Sentencing | Penal code as amended by the Act No.22 of 1995 | Download |
| 2022-09-14 | CA/WRT/0404/2019 |
Indika Widanapathirana Vs. University of Ruhuna
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Reinstatement of studentship, disciplinary inquiry, breach of the security regulations, Natural Justice | Section 135 of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978, Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2022-09-14 | CA/WRT/0408/2019 |
Anthony Weranga Pushpika De Silva Vs. University of Ruhuna and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Reinstatement of studentship, disciplinary inquiry, breach of the security regulations | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 135 of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 | Download |
| 2022-09-14 | CA/PHC/0076/2022 |
Nawasdeen Mohomad Zakir Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Fair trial, Evidence infirmities | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-14 | CA/PHC/0076/2022 |
Nawasdeen Mohomad Zakir Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Fair trial, Infirmities in evidence | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-14 | CA/HCC/220/2016 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Jayantha Rathnayake Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Mentally unfit to stand trial, Reasonable death | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-09-14 | CA / MISC /0001/2020 |
W.G. Nalinda Priyankara Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Wellampitiya and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Confiscation of vehicle, Possession of vehicle, Official custody | Motor Traffic Act, Code of Criminal procedure Act No 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-09-13 | CA/HCC/0187/2019 |
Wewathenne Siriniwasa Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Kidnapping from legal custody, Grave Sexual Abuse, Credibility, Corroboration | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-09-13 | CA/WRT/0301/2020 |
Poddihiwala Marage Padmalatrha, Vs. Wille Gamage,
Petitioner Governor of the Southern Provincial and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ jurisdiction, Inquiry, Successor, Possession of land | Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935 | Download |
| 2022-09-12 | CA/BAL/0021/2022 |
Divinia Nilushini Mannam Mugandan Vs. OIC
Counter Terrorism and Investigation Division and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Prevention of Terrorism, Bail conditions | Prevention of Terrorism Act No.49 of 1979, Prevention of Terrorism Act (Amended) by Act No.12 of 2022 | Download |
| 2022-09-12 | CA/PHC/0070/2017 |
The Attorney General Vs. Herath Mudiyanselage Amal Prasad
Buddhika
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Unauthorized excavation, antiquities, unlicensed excavations | Antiquities Act No 09 of 1940 as amended Act No 24 of 1998, Ordinance and Increase of Fines Act No 12 of 2005 | Download |
| 2022-09-12 | CA/HCC/0390/2019 |
Withana Weerasinghe Arachchige
Wijeweera alias Baby Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Dying depositions, Knowledge, Injuries, Infirmities | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-09 | CA/TAX/0018/2015 |
The Commissioner General of
Inland Revenue Vs. Holcim Lanka Limited
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Income tax, Tax exemption, Investment | section 17 of the Board of Invsestment Law, No. 4 of 1978 , Inland Revenue Act, No. 38 of 2000, Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011, Tax Appeals Commission (Amendment) Act, No. 20 of 2013 | Download |
| 2022-09-08 | CA/TAX/0002/2012 |
Confab Steel (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Tax assessment, Income returns, Interest income, Income tax exemption | Board of Investment of Sri Lanka Act, Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2022-09-08 | CA/WRT/0019/2019 |
M. A. C. M. Ameer alias M. A. C. M. Aamir and M. A. C. M. Mujaser Vs. Urban Coucil, Kalutara and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Lease, Commercial complex, Legitimate expectation, Assessment | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-09-07 | CA/BAL/0064/2021 |
Muthuthanthrige Ranil Prasanna Muthuthanthri Vs. Head Quarters – Inspector, Police Station, Bakamuna and Honorable Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Exceptional circumstances, Bail conditions | Provisions of the Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2022-09-07 | CA/HCC/0204/2019 |
Porage Nishan Perera Alias
Bunchi Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Unlawful assembly, Murder, Eye witness, Contradictions | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-09-06 | CA/CPA/0062/2022 |
Sudath Kumara Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Fair trial, Sentencing, Dock statement, Cross examination | Section 364 and 345 of the Penal Code, Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-06 | CA/HCC/326/19 |
Halpitapathalage Don Nishantha
Arskin Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Trafficking heroin, Knowledge, Contradictions | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-09-05 | CA/HCC/0080/2020 |
Weddikkarage Thusharika Priyadarshani Silva Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Possession of heroin, Credibility, Chain of productions, Dock statement | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Ordinance No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-09-01 | CA/HCC/0183/2019 |
Irugal Bandaralage Nishantha Pradeep Bandara Vs. Director General
Commission to investigate allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Sentencing, Mitigatory circumstances | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2022-09-01 | CA/WRT/0153/2021 |
A.J.R. Seneviratne Vs. Ravindra Hevawitharana, Secretary, Ministry of Plantations and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Reinstatement with back wages, Settlement, State Plantation Corporation | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-08-31 | CA/WRT/0385/2021 |
Lanka Canneries (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Commissioner of Labour
Labour Secretariat, and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Probationer, termination, probationary period , equality | Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No. 45 of 1971, Establishment Code, Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Amendment Act No. 51 of 1988 | Download |
| 2022-08-31 | CA/HCC/0080/2021 |
Batahira Arachilage Samarasiri
alias Samare Mama Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Murder, Aiding and abetting, Attempted murder, Hurt, reasonable doubt, Evidence | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-08-31 | CA/HCC/0206/2017 |
Jude Washington Fernando Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Trafficking and Possession of 385.2 grams of Heroin, Evidence, Contradictions | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-08-31 | CA/WRT/0157/ 2019 |
Manodaratne Vijitha Prassana de Silva Vs. H. G. Sumanasinghe and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Liquor licenses, license fee, default fee, issuance of license | Excise Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-08-31 | CA/WRT/0305/2019 |
Rekadahena Plantation (Private) Limited Vs. S. Kariyawasam and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Arbitration, ejectment from the quarters, dispossession | Industrial Disputes Act, No. 43 of 1950 , Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-08-30 | CA/HCC/0065/2019 |
Thangarasu Ramachandran Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Murder, Evidence, Premeditation, Medical evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-08-30 | CA/HCC/0209/2019 |
Albert Nilangan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Murder, Evidence, Sudden fights, Provocation | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-08-30 | CA/BAL/0018/2021 |
Wijayalath Pendige Nilmini Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Rajanganaya and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, transporting sand without a valid permit, Bail conditions, Exceptional circumstances | Assistance to and protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act No.4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2022-08-29 | CA/WRT/0014/2020 |
WTL AUTOMOBILES (PVT) LIMITED Vs. Nadun Guruge,
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Tax assessment, assessment notice, Writ jurisdiction, liability, waiver | Economic Service Charge (Amendment) Act No. 7 of 2017, Inland Revenue Act, No. 14 of 2017 (as amended) | Download |
| 2022-08-16 | CA/WRIT/0299/2022 |
Ms. Kayleigh Frazer Vs. Commissioner General of Immigration and The Attorney General
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Deportation order, alleged offence of rape, extension of visa | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Republic of Sri Lanka, Immigrants and Emigrants Act No. 20 of 1948 | Download |
| 2022-08-10 | CA/TAX/0016/2017 |
Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue Vs. Lignocell (Pvt) Ltd
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Exports, Income tax returns, Tax exemption, Tax assessments | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2022-08-10 | CA/WRT/0035/2021 |
Siddadurage Kalyani Silva Vs. Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital
Board and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Suspension of the post of ‘Staff Assistant\', salary, reinstatement | Establishment Code, Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act 19 of 1954 | Download |
| 2022-08-10 | CA/HCC /0392-393/2018 |
Deivanayagam Maheswaran , Deivanayagam Megarasa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Dock statement, Evidence, Probability | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-08-10 | CA/CPA/0133/2021 |
Hathkotuwa Gamage Pushpakumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Exceptional circumstances, Prior convictions, Fair trial | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-08-10 | CA/HCC/0044/2018 |
Muthukuda Arachchilage Abeysundara alias Sundara Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Grievous injuries, culpable homicide not amounting to murder, grave and sudden provocation | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-08-09 | CA/WRT/0016/2021 |
Amarakoonge Piyasena and others Vs. K. D. S. Sajeewana
Divisional Secretary of Horana and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | State land, Road expansion, vacant possession, long term lease, competent authority | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-08-09 | CA/WRT/143/21 |
Agarapatana Plantations Limited and others Vs. Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva
Minister of Labour and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Janatha Estates Development Board, State Plantations Corporation, state-owned plantations, increase of wages | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-08-09 | CA/HCC/191-192/2019 |
Ilandari Dewa Gunadasa alias
Gotti Gunaya and Punchahakuru Gunaratne alias
Soththiya Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Murder, Reasonable doubt, Dock statement | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-08-09 | CA/WRT/0309/2020 |
Withanage Kamani Perera Vs. State Mortgage and Investment Bank and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Annual increments, disciplinary inquiry, service extensions | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-08-05 | CA/RI/0014/2018 |
Kurukulasooriya Pearl Benita Perera Vs. Horanakkara Hemasinghelage Manel Ashoka
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Restitutionary jurisdiction, Divorce, malicious desertion , succession, laches | Article 138(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-08-05 | CA/HCC/0186/2018 |
Rathnapalage Lional Bandara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Rape, Consent, Fair trial, Burden of proof | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-08-05 | CA/HCC/0374/2018 |
Dishantha Vanderlan Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Attempted murder, Reasonable doubt, Alibi, Provocation | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-08-05 | CA/TAX/0016/2018 |
Access International (Private) Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Importing and exporting, Tax assessment, tax exemption, statutory income | Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 , companies Act, No. 7 of 2007, Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011 as amended by Act, No. 20 of 2013 | Download |
| 2022-08-03 | CA/WRT/0191/2021 |
J. Migara. R. Jayasundera and others Vs. Land Reform Commission and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Partition action , statement of claims, Deed, succession | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-08-03 | CA/PHC/0180/2004 |
Subasingha Arachchige Thilakasiri Subasingha,
Madawala Keppitiwalana Vs. Officer-In-Charge,
Police Station, Alawwa. and Solanga Archchige Karunarathna
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Right of way, Possession of land, erecting a barbed wire fence, revisionary jurisdiction | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-08-02 | CA/HCC/0298/2019 |
Kanagaratnam Mariyadas Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Rape, Delay, Credibility, Corroboration, Omission | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-08-02 | CA/HCC/0208/2018 |
Hettiarachchige Hiruni Alas Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Trafficking and Possession of 3.15 grams of Heroin, Evidence, Government Analyst Report, expert witness | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-08-01 | CA/PHC/0089/2020 |
Nandani Sellahewage Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station,
Gandara and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Land dispute, laches, illegality | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-08-01 | CA/WRT/184/2020 |
Harangalla Plantation (Pvt.) Ltd. Vs. Sri Lanka Tea Board and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Consignment, contaminations, cancel and/or suspend the registration of the Harangalla Tea Factory | Tea Control Act, No. 39 of 1974 | Download |
| 2022-08-01 | CA/WRT/0185/2020 |
Wikiliya Plantations (Pvt) Ltd. and others Vs. Sri Lanka Tea Board and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Cancel and suspend the registration of tea factories, contaminations of tea samples | Tea Control Act, No. 39 of 1974 | Download |
| 2022-08-01 | CA/HCC/0182-184/2016 |
Perumal Mahalingam and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Provocation, Culpable homicide, Dock statements | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-08-01 | CA/HCC/0232/2019 |
Rajasinghe Gamage Ashoka
Udaya Nayanananda Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Fraudulently or dishonestly using as genuine, a document that he knew or had reason to believe to be a forged document, evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-07-29 | CA/WRIT/40/2022 |
Tharanga Vishvajith Sembukuttiarchchi Vs. Construction Industry Development
Authority and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | writ of Certiorari, termination, misappropriation of funds, transport and fuel allowance, natural justice, ultra vires, writ of Mandamus | Industrial Disputes Act, Constitution | Download |
| 2022-07-29 | CA/TAX/0009/2009 |
Prima Ceylon (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando J. | limited liability company, shares, fresh assessment, determination of the Board of Review | the Inland Revenue (Special Provisions) Act, No. 10 of 2003, Inland Revenue (Regulation of Amnesty) Act, No. 10 of 2014, the Inland Revenue Act, No. 28 of 1979? | Download |
| 2022-07-29 | CA/WRIT/196/2022 |
Courtaulds Trading Company (Pvt) Ltd Plugahawela Vs. P. J. R. A. S. S. Ranasinghe and Another
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | writ of Certiorari, labour Tribunal,witness, cross examination, discretion, bias, fair and independent | the Industrial Disputes Act, the Industrial Disputes (Hearing and Determination of Proceedings) (Special Provisions) Act No. 13 of 2003 | Download |
| 2022-07-29 | CA/WRIT/455/2021 |
(Capt.) H. K. I. Perera (RTD) and Another Vs. Minister of Youth and Sports and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | writ of Certiorari, writ of prohibition, irrational, unreasonable, illegality | Regulations under Sports Law No. 25 of 1973, Sports Law No. 25 of 1973, as amended | Download |
| 2022-07-29 | CA/TAX/0002/2013 |
P.T. Weerasinghe Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando J. | year of assessment, determination, conclusive evidence, business, | the Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006, | Download |
| 2022-07-29 | CA/TAX/0027/2013 |
Pathirannahelage Thilakasiri
Weerasinghe Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando J. | determination, Economic Service Charge, Textualism, Business, concessionary tax rate | the Economic Service Charge Act, No. 13 of 2006, Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2022-07-29 | CA/HCC-126-133-2014 |
Muththurasa Kamal Krishtian and Others Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Heroin, trafficking, importing, possession, evidence of the expert witness, beyond reasonable doubt | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Amendment Act No 13 of 1984, Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-07-29 | CA/HCC/0248/18 |
Warnakulasuriyage Ranjith Kumara Vs.The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | incest, minor, penile penetration, excessive punishment, reasonable doubt | The Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-07-29 | C.A. Writ/ 349/2018 |
Walasmulle Abhaya Thero Vs. Nimal Kotawelagedara,
Commissioner General,
Department of Buddhist Affairs and Others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | writ of certiorari, writ of prohibition, Ultra Vires, Samanera Declaration, de-registration, alteration | Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance No. 19 of 1931, | Download |
| 2022-07-29 | CA /WRT/173/2020 |
Rohan Jayantha Fernando Vs. National Water Supply and Drainage Board and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, affidavit, qualifications, abdication of authority | Constitution of Sri Lanka, the Oaths and Affirmation Ordinance No. 9 of 1895, as amended, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2022-07-29 | CA Writ/253/2020 |
A.G. Ujitha Samarawickrama and Other Vs. Hon. Namal Rajapaksa,
Minister of Youth and Sports and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, determination, Sri Lanka Automobile Sports, discretion, unreasonableness | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Sports Law No. 25 of 1973, as amended | Download |
| 2022-07-28 | CA - HCC 087/2018 |
Karavitage Dayananda Vs the Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | murder, beyond reasonable doubt, dock statement, evidential value, dying declarations | The Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-07-28 | CA/HCC/0205/2018 |
Edirisinghe Arachchige Chandana Edirisinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, beyond reasonable doubt, credible witness, circumstantial evidence, pleaded guilty | The Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-07-28 | CA (Writ) 213/18 |
J.M. Malani Hemalatha and Another Vs. Divisional Secretary, Pallama and Others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | writ of certiorari, land permit, illegal, ultra vires, willfully suppressed or misrepresented a material fact, clean hands | Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-07-28 | C.A. (Writ) 323/2017 |
K.D.U.D. Perera and Others Vs. Urban Development Authority and Others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | reservation, high flood level, writ of certiorari, acquisition of those private lands by the state, proper legal procedure | Land Settlement Ordinance, Waste Land Ordinance, Land Acquisition Act, the Lands Resumption Ordinance, State Lands Ordinance, National Environment Act | Download |
| 2022-07-28 | CA/HCC/0075/2019 |
Alagiyawanna Mohotti
Appuhamilage Sujith
Tharanga Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. PRIYANTHA FERNANDO, J. | hand bomb, improbability of the prosecution story, animosity, beyond reasonable doubt | the Offensive Weapons Act No. 18 of 1966 | Download |
| 2022-07-28 | CA No. CA/TAX/0001/2019 |
ITQ Lanka (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Value Added Tax, time barred, arbitrary, excessive, unreasonable, | the Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002, Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Termination of Employment Act, Primary Courts Procedure Act, Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, | Download |
| 2022-07-28 | CA/WRT/124/2020 |
Rajakaruna Mohottige Abeyratne and Others Vs. The National Youth Services Council and Others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari, scheme of recruitment, delay and laches, additional qualifications, Writ of Mandamus | Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-07-28 | CA (Writ)/ 377/2016 |
U A Nissanka
Managing Director
Mint Products Pvt Limited Vs. Chulananda Perera, Director General of Customs and Others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | writ of certiorari, Customs Inquiry, writ of mandamus, fair hearing, determination | Customs Ordinance, Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-07-27 | CA/HCC/071/2018 |
Vidisinghe Suresh Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | trespass, robbery, reduction of sentence, suspended sentence | The Penal code, Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 of NSW, Code Of Criminal Procedure, India | Download |
| 2022-07-27 | CA - HCC 189/2018 |
Uggallage Upul Priyantha Kumara Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | murder, circumstantial evidence,Jury option, beyond reasonable doubt. | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-07-27 | CA/WRIT/568/2021 |
S. A. C. M. Anasdeen Vs. Prof. F. C. Ragel, Chairman,
Vice Chancellor of the University Council and Member of the Selection Committee and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Writ of Certiorari, in limine, procedurally improper, unreasonable, ultra vires | Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-07-27 | CA WRT /67/2020 |
Henagge Upali Wijayawardhana Vs. Sumith Alahakoon,
Commissioner-General of Motor Traffic and Another
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Mandamus, factual matters, prerequisites, discretionary remedy | Constitution of Sri Lanka, the Motor Traffic Act | Download |
| 2022-07-27 | CA Writ/ 103/2020 |
T.M. Chandana De Silva Vs. Hon. Minister of Lands and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Certiorari, judicial review, improvements, possession, preconditions | the Land Acquisition Act No. 09 of 1950, as amended, | Download |
| 2022-07-27 | CA (Writ) 459/2020 |
Seylan Bank PLC Vs. Hon. Nimal Siripala De Silva, Minister of Labour and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Arbitrator, doctrine of legitimate expectations, just and equitable, retirement age, | Constitution of Sri Lanka, the Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950, as amended. | Download |
| 2022-07-27 | CA/HCC/0118/2020 |
Muniyandi Upul Chaminda alias Konda Chaminda Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Heroin, corroborative evidence, contradictions, dock statement, principle of equality | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984, | Download |
| 2022-07-27 | CA/HCC/400-402/19 |
Weerasekera Mudiyanselage
Prabath Ruwan and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. WICKUM A. KALUARACHCHI, J | murder, contradictions, omissions, common intention, eye-witness | The Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-07-27 | CA / Writ/0159-13 |
M.J. Mendis Vs. Hon. Bandula Gunawardena Minister of Education and Others
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Hon. S. U. B. Karalliyadde, J. | writ of Certiorari, Quit Notice, private land, partition decree, school premises’ | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979, Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-07-26 | CA /HCC 0289/2014 |
Kosgoda Durayalage Premachandra Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | murder, suicide, reasonable doubt, circumstantial evidence. | the Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-07-26 | CA/HCC/329/18 |
Wedage Don Kamal alias Winsan Kamal Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Heroin, possession and trafficking, contradictions, beyond reasonable doubt, probabilities and improbabilities | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984, the Code Of Criminal Procedure Act, Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-07-26 | CA/HCC/0149/2019 |
Kankanamalage Nihal
Gunathilake Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. PRIYANTHA FERNANDO, J. | rape, beyond reasonable doubt, penetration, credibility of the prosecutrix, dock statement | The Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-07-26 | CA/HCC/0102-103/2020 |
Basnayake Appuhamilage Sudath
Rohana Thissera and Another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | murder, eye witness, omission, medico-legal evidence , credibility of witnesses | The Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-07-26 | CA/HCC/0156/18 |
Amadoru Galappaththige Siripala Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | grave sexual abuse, minor, Time period, dock statement, delay | the Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995, Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 29 of 1998, the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-07-26 | CA (PHC) 198 /2017 |
Pathmasiri Udugampola Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | misinterpretation of facts, compoundable offences, actus curieie neminem gravabit, practice, revision | The Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2022-07-26 | CA/WRT/170/2019 |
Kelani Valley Plantations PLC Vs. Chairman,
Sri Lanka State Plantations Corporation
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Notice to Quit, Ultra Vires, Indenture of Lease | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979 (As Amended), Constitution of Sri Lanka, e Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972 (as amended) | Download |
| 2022-07-25 | CA/PHC/90/18 |
Horathal Pedige Prishriya Rathna Vilochani Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala J | in limine, revision, erroneous order, exceptional circumstances, blanket ban | Forest Ordinance as amended by Act No. 65 of 2009 | Download |
| 2022-07-25 | CA/TAX/0004/2010 |
Butani Exports Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | limited liability company, VAT, BOI, transaction, subsidiaries, burden | Board of Investment of Sri Lanka Act, Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002, as amended, | Download |
| 2022-07-25 | CA/HCC/ 011 A-B/2018 |
Thanthrige Ajith Priyantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, testimonial trustworthiness, per-se and inter-se contradictions, independent witness | The Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-07-25 | CA /HCC/388/19 |
Kaluwa Manannalage Nihal Ranjit Kumara Ananda Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. WICKUM A. KALUARACHCHI, J | rape, grossly excessive sentence, lack of consent, credibility of witnesses , beyond reasonable doubt | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-07-25 | CA/WRT/454/19 |
Dr. D. M. S. Dissanayake Vs. Hon. Mangala Samaraweera,
Minister of Finance and Others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari, ultra Vires, Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus, luxury tax, public duty | Customs Ordinance, Finance Act No. 35 of 2018, Industrial Disputes Act, Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-07-22 | CA/HCC/ 0440/2017 |
Balan Gunasingham alias Sinna Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Possession, trafficking, Heroin, test of credibility, defence evidence | the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-07-22 | CA Writ/ 305/2021 |
Illeperuma Kodithuwakku Arachchilage Dilki Madushani Kodithuwakku Vs. M.H. Wanigasinghe
Principal,
Sujatha Vidyalaya and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | arbitrary, unreasonable conduct, Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, proximity, literal rule of interpretation | Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-07-21 | CA/HCC/016-017/2015 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Duminda Thushara and Another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | murder, inadmissible evidence, statutory statement, beyond reasonable doubts, discovery of weapon | The Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-07-21 | CA/HCC/0280/15 |
Gabriel Camilas Pillai Alias Noor Mohomad
Mohomad Paaris Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | possession, Heroin, reasonable doubt, contradictions, improbabilities | the Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-07-21 | CA/REM/02/2018 |
M.V. “Evangeli and Another Vs. Navi- Bun kering Crop
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Vessel, Lease Agreement, privity of contract, Admiralty jurisdiction, balance of probabilities | Admiralty Jurisdiction Act No. 40 of 1983, Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978, as amended | Download |
| 2022-07-20 | CA/WRT/504/19 |
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Vs. Hon. Ravindra Samaraweera.
Minister of Labour and Trade Union Relations and Others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | writ of Certiorari, arbitral award, promotions, delay, natural justice | Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2022-07-20 | CA/CPA/0104/2020 |
Buddhi Suranjaya Kaluthanthri Vs. Urban Council, Panadura and Others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, non-compliance, drainage system, delay and laches | Court of Appeal (Appellate) Procedure Rules 1990, the Provincial High Court (Special Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 1999 | Download |
| 2022-07-20 | CA/HCC/0032/2020 |
Jayasundara Pradeep Kumara Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | attempted murder, simple hurt, pleaded guilty, excessive punishment, sentence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-07-20 | CA/HCC/0406/2017 |
Abdul Gaffoor Nawsin Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | Heroin, possession, uncontradicted evidence, additional burden, reasonable doubt, est of probability | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA/PHC/APN/CPA/83/19 |
The Attorney General Vs. Angoda Bandarage Palitha Kumarasiiri
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Hon. Neil Iddawala J | Revision, sentencing order, heroin, illegal | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act, No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA/HCC/ 0062/2016 |
Thuiya Handilage Sadun Nishanka de Silva Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | murder, eye witness, beyond reasonable doubt, recovery evidence, substantive evidence | The Penal Code, Code of criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA/HCC/0074/2015 |
Kosgahagoda Durage Champika Manoj Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | murder, assault, eye witness, identification parade, unlawful detention, fair trial. | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA /HCC/255/19 |
Beligolle Sujith Thushara Jayasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. WICKUM A. KALUARACHCHI, J | automatic weapon, possession, contradiction, credibility of the prosecution, chain of production | the Fire Arms Ordinance No. 33 of 1916 as amended by Act No. 22 of 1996, Explosives Act No. 21 of 1956 as amended by Amendment Acts No. 33 of 1969 and No. 18 of 2005 | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 143 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, delay, right to be properly investigated | Penal Code, Criminal procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 144 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, delay, violation of procedure, order | Penal Code, Criminal procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 145 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | Penal code, Criminal procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 146 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, Criminal procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 147 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 148 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 149 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 150 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Crimnal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 151 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 152 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 153 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 154 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 155 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 156 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 157 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 158 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 159 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 160 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 161 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 162 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-19 | CA (PHC) 163 / 2016 |
Lakshman Ananda Wijemanne Vs. Officer – in – Charge,
Special Crime Investigation Bureau and Another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | power of attorney, land, order, delay, right to be properly investigated | The Penal Code, The Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-07-18 | CA/COC/06/21 |
Upul Jayasuriya Vs. Senarath Pathirannahalage Ratna
Prabath Senanayake
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Hon. Neil Iddawala J | contempt of Court, false and contemptuous statements | Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-07-18 | CA/HCC/0224/2019 |
Madawala Liyanage Sunil Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. PRIYANTHA FERNANDO, J. | rape, ulterior motive, test of probability, single witness, test of reliability | The Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-07-18 | CA/HCC/ 0234/2018 |
Wedagedera Saman Rajapaksha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, fair trial, exception of cumulative provocation, defence evidence, additional burden of proof | The Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-07-18 | CA/HCC/112/2020 |
Geegana Gamage Chamara Nilanga Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | attempted murder, suspended sentence, pleaded guilty, mitigatory circumstances | The Penal Code, | Download |
| 2022-06-27 | CA/TAX/0011/2014 |
Brooky Diamond (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Re-export of diamonds, zero-rate of tax, taxable supply, taxable activity, agency relationship | Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 | Download |
| 2022-06-27 | CA/HCC/0066/2020 |
Samarappulige Neville Titus Fernando Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Rape, Simple hurt, Reasonable doubt, Evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-06-21 | CA/WAKF/0001/2004 |
Seyed Sheikh Koya Thangal and others Vs. M. A. Badurdeen and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Right to manage the Muhyedeen Takkiya Mosque, rules, practices and traditions of the said Mosque, recommendation of Sheikh Koya Thangal, administration of the Mosque | Muslim Mosques and Charitable Trusts or Wakf Act, No. 51 of 1956 (as amended) | Download |
| 2022-06-21 | CA/WRT/0200/2022 |
Johnston Xaviour Fernando Vs. C. D. Wickramaratne, Inspector General of Police and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Protest campaign, derogatory remarks, causing damages to property, Rule of law | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 , Penal Code, Bail Act, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2022-06-21 | CA/PHC/0203/017 |
Kuttiali Mohommadu Marshooq
Mohommadu Niyaz Vs. Officer-in-Charge Police Station Pannala and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Confiscation of vehicle, Transporting timber, Balancing probability, Discrepancies | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-06-20 | CA/CPA/0032/2021 |
Saruwa Liyanage Sunil Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Bail pending appeal, statutory rape, Discrepancies, Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances | Penal Code, Article 138 of the Constitution, Evidence Ordinance as amended by Act No. 32 of 1999 | Download |
| 2022-06-20 | CA/WRT/0045/2022 |
Nagananda Kodithuwakku Vs. Dinesh Gunawardena
Minister of Education, and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination, University Admission, Per incuriam | 49(2) of the Judicature Act No. 02 of 1978, Supreme Court Rules | Download |
| 2022-06-20 | CA/HCC/0192/2018 |
Athige Don Preeman Melat Silva Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Robbery, Using deadly weapons, Possession of an offensive weapon, Reasonable doubt | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-06-20 | CA /HCC/0037/20 |
Peduru Nandage Janaka Pushpakumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Kidnapping from lawful guardian, Rape, Sentencing, Suspended sentence | Penal Code, Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act No 04 of 2015 (as amended), Prevention of Crimes Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-06-17 | CA/PHC/0038/2018 |
Gowindasamy Siwakumara Vs. Jayaweera Mudiyanselage Chandrika Priyadarshani,
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | State lands, Devolution to Provincial Councils, Writ jurisdiction, Revisionary jurisdiction | Article 138 of the Constitution, Article 154P (4) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-06-17 | CA/PHC/0164/2017 |
Harischandra Senarath Rathnayake Vs. Director General, Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | State lands, Writ jurisdiction, Provincial Council list, Revisionary jurisdiction | Article 138 of the Constitution, Article 154P (4) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-06-17 | CA/PHC/0165/2017 |
Harischandra Senarath Rathnayake Vs. Director General, Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | State lands, 13th Amendment, Provincial Council list, Revisionary jurisdiction | Article 138 of the Constitution, Article 154P (4) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-06-17 | CA/PHC/0166/2017 |
Harischandra Senarath Rathnayake Vs. Director General, Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | State lands, Provincial Council list, Writ jurisdiction | Article 138 of the Constitution, Article 154P (4) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-06-17 | CA/PHC/0168/2017 |
Harischandra Senarath Rathnayake Vs. Director General, Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | State lands, Provincial Council list, Writ jurisdiction, Revision jurisdiction | Article 138 of the Constitution, Article 154P (4) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-06-17 | CA/PHC/0169/2017 |
Harischandra Senarath Rathnayake Vs. Director General, Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | State lands, Provincial Council list, Writ jurisdiction, Revisionary jurisdiction | Article 138 of the Constitution, Article 154P (4) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-06-17 | CA/PHC/0170/2017 |
Harischandra Senarath Rathnayake Vs. Director General, Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | State lands, Provincial Council list, Writ jurisdiction, Revisionary jurisdiction | Article 138 of the Constitution, Article 154P (4) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-06-17 | CA/PHC/0197/2016 |
W. Lionel Marcus Fernando Vs. Commissioner of Corporative Development and Registrar of Co-Operative Societies and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Request to show cause, Writ jurisdiction, Registered society | Article 154(P), 6 of the Constitution read with the Rule 11 of the Court of Appeals (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts) rules 1988. | Download |
| 2022-06-17 | CA/WRT/88/2021 |
W.V. Karunarathna and others Vs. Justice N.E. Dissanayake
Chairman,
Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Promotions, Public Service, Filling Vacancies, Rubber Development Officer | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-06-16 | CA/HCC/0249/2019 |
Kodikara Arachchige Kusumawathi Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Possession of ‘cannabis sativa’, Trafficking of ‘cannabis sativa’, Transporting of cannabis, Right of Appeal | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance Act No. 13 of 1984 as amended, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-06-16 | CA/HCC/ 0296/2017 |
Muthuthanthrige Nilmini
Reshani Fernando alias Rosy Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Possession and Trafficking of Heroin , sealing procedure, inter se contradictions , Cross examination | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-06-16 | CA/PHC/0009/2022 |
Idris Shabbir Gulamhusein Vs. Ali Asgar Shabbir Gulamhusein, and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Death due to natural causes, foul play , forged board paper , Exhumation and post mortem, belatedness of complaint | Bail Act, Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-06-16 | CA/PHC/0001/2022 |
Perumal Sathis Kumar Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Inspector of Excise , Excise Office , Kasbawa
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Refusal to enlarge the suspect on bail, B report, Exclusive possession, Exceptional circumstances | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979, Poison Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-06-16 | CA/HCC/0008/2020 |
Gamage Arachchige Nilmini Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Possession of diacetylmorphine, Trafficking, Improbabilities, Conflicting entries, Reasonable doubt, Contradictions | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-06-16 | CA/HCC/0064/2019 |
Gamhewage Sunil Shantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Murder, Circumstantial evidence, Reasonable doubt | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-06-16 | CA/WRT/457/2019 |
Pinnaduwage Baby Mallika Chandraseana Vs. C.W Abeysuriya,
Acquiring Officer,
Greater Colombo Flood Control Project,
Kaduwela Divisional Secretariat Division, Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation.
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Actual market value, Valuation, Prerogative remedies, Writ jurisdiction | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-06-15 | CA/PHC/0141/2017 |
Jambugahawaththage Dona Kalyani Kumari Vs. Urban Development Authority
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Demolition order, Legal owner, Illegal construction, Demolition, Unlawful construction | Urban Development Authority Act No.41 of 1978 as amended by Act No.4 of 1982 and Act 44 of 1984, Article 154(P)4 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-06-15 | CA/WRT/0295/2021 |
Chinthake Kaushalya Gunathilake and others Vs.
B. A. Abeyrathna
Principal, Royal College and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Admission of students, Lease agreement, Distance from residence, Deed of lease | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-06-15 | CA/CHC/0089/2016 |
Athukoralage Sujith Sanjeewa Athukorala Vs. J.M.C.Priyadarshani Competent Authority,
Plantation Management Monitoring Division,
Ministry of Plantation & Industries and Chairman, Land Reform Commission
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Deed for land, Possession of land, Ejectment order | State Land Recoveries Act No.7 of 1979, Article 154 P (6) of the Constitution, Urban Development Projects (Special Provisions) Act (No. 2 of 1980). | Download |
| 2022-06-15 | CA/HCC/ 0290/2015 |
Vanaguruge Susantha Gamini Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, house trespass, Robbery, Cogent evidence, Inherent weaknesses, suspicious circumstances do not establish guilt, Lucas Principle. | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-06-15 | CA /PHC/0004/2020 |
Yasindu Udara Batuwatte Gamage Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Behavior of the deceased prior to the alleged incident, Assaulting, Grave and sudden provocation, Exceptional circumstances | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2022-06-10 | CA/WRT/0133/2022 |
R. A. Piyaratna Vs. Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Employees’ retirement age, compulsory retirement age, public sector, fundamental rights | Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka Act No.74 of 1981, Article 12 of the Constitution, Article 140 of the Constitution, Article 126(4) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-06-09 | CA/TAX/0022/2014 |
Phoenix O & M (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Tax assessment, Economic Service Charge, turnover | Economic Service Charge Act, VAT Act No. 14 of 2002 | Download |
| 2022-06-09 | CA/WRT/0236/2018 |
Hettiarachchige Sarath Dayananda and others Vs. S.H. Kurukularachchi, Deputy Chief Secretary and others
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Hon. C.P.Kirtisinghe,J. | Ejectment, Official residences, Government quarters, competent authority | Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1969 | Download |
| 2022-06-09 | CA/WRT/0029/2019 |
W.V. Karunawathie Vs. K.M.G.K. Bandara
Divisional Secretary and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Successor, Ejectment, Vacation of land, Possession | Land Development Ordinance, No. 19 of 1935 (as amended) | Download |
| 2022-06-08 | CA/HCC/0200-201/2016 |
Janaka Edward Croos, W. Joseph Wellington Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Unlawful assembly, Murder, Mischief, Common intention, Fair trial, Evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-06-08 | CA/WRT/0627/2021 |
Sunethra Rupasinghe Vs. D. S. K. Pushpakumara, SSP- President and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Enumerating several false information, expression of false information, laches, Judicial review | Section 27(d) of the Constitution of the SLHF, Regulations 5(4)(p) made by the Minster by Extraordinary Gazette bearing No. 1990/23 dated 27.10.2016 | Download |
| 2022-06-08 | CA/HCC/012/19 |
Pathiraja Arachchilage
Chandrathilaka alias Thilake Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Murder, Dying declaration, Evidence of witnesses, reasonable doubt | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-06-07 | CA/HCC/0305 - 0306/2018 |
Athukorala Sajee Kankanamlage
Susantha alias Chuti and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Murder, Dying declarations, Hearsay evidence, Depositions, Eyewitnesses | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-06-07 | CA/WRT/0443/2021 |
Amila Sampathsiri Perera Vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Proposed construction, Boundaries, Installation of the electricity transformer | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-06-06 | CA /HCC/0061/2020 |
Victor Karunathileke Tenekoon Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Evidence, Inconsistencies, Private defence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-06-06 | CA /HCC/0279/2018 |
Mohamed Thambi Ramilan alias Kaundar Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Kidnapping from lawful guardianship, Rape, Sentencing, Medical evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-06-06 | CA/HCC/ 0049/2019 |
Shahul Hameed Abdul Kalam Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Robbery, Murder, Identification parade, Circumstantial evidence, Eyewitness evidence | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-06-03 | CA/HCC/0065/2017 |
Hadille Gedara Sugath
Chandrawansha alias Janaka Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Contradictions, credibility, Discrepancies, Dock statement | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-06-02 | CA/PHC/0194/2014 |
Kanapathipillai Arumugasamy and others Vs. Public Health Inspector,
Mannar and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Committing offences punishable under the Food Act, food not suitable for human consumption, body corporate, corporate criminality | Food Act No. 26 of 1980 as amended by Act No. 20 of 1991 and Act No. 29 of 2011, Food (Iodization Salt) Regulations 2005 made by gazette extraordinary No. 1405/3 dated 11.08.2005, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Consumer Affairs Authority Act, No.09 of 2003 | Download |
| 2022-06-02 | CA/PHC/0135/2017 |
The Attorney General Vs. Weerasinghe Pathirage Priyantha
Gunasekara and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Exceptional circumstances, Plea for lesser offence, Amendment of indictment, Sentencing | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-06-01 | CA/WRT/0517/2021 |
K.G.D. Walter Abeysundara and others Vs. Dr. S. H. Munasinghe
Secretary, Ministry of Health and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Supply of cleaning services, subject tender, non-compliance of Tender Conditions, Bid, Worth Certificate | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-06-01 | CA/HCC/0154/2014 |
Balage Indika Sudarshana Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Rape, Murder, improbabilities, inter se contradictions, burden of proof, fair trial | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-05-31 | CA/WRT/0379/2017 |
V. Upul Nishantha Vs. Prof. Rohan Fernando, Director-General, Geological Survey and Mines Bureau and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Public Interest Litigation, Mining operations, Agricultural activities, Environmental permit | National Environment Act No.47 1980, Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978 | Download |
| 2022-05-31 | CA/WRT/0518/2021 |
K.G.D. Walter Abeysundara and others Vs. Dr. S. H. Munasinghe
Secretary, Ministry of Health and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Tenders and bids, Business Partnership, Worth Certificate, Procurement | Procurement Guidelines, Tender Conditions | Download |
| 2022-05-31 | CA/HCC/0385/19 |
Thotamune Patabadige Chathura
Madusanka Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Murder, Witness, Cross examination | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-31 | CA/RII/0022/2017 |
Travel Data Tours and Travels (Pvt)
Limited Vs. Softlogic Finance PLC and others
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Decree absolute, Auctioned properties, Decree nisi, Deed | Civil Procedure Code, Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No.02 of 1990 as amended, High Court (Special Provisions) Act No. 54 of 2006, Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-05-31 | CA/WRT/0029/2020 |
Mohamed Thajudeen Mohamed
Sadiq Vs. Fathima Afra, Hussain Azhar Sainoon Quazi Judge.
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Maintenance, Board of Quazis, Enforcement order, Arrears of maintenance | Muslim Marriages and Divorce Act | Download |
| 2022-05-30 | CA/WRT/0121/2018 |
Suriya Arachchige Jayakody Rajapakse Vs. K.K Ranaveera Menike, Agrarian Development Officer and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Paddy land, Irrigation facilities, Possession, Lease, Natural justice, Legitimate expectation | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2022-05-30 | CA/HCC/0284/2017 |
Gamage Chandrakumara Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Robbery, Eyewitness, Evidence of accomplice, Corroboration | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-30 | CA/HCC/0139-140/2016 |
W.P. Palitha Sarath Kumara, W.P. Athula Priyashantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Dock statement, Witnesses, Evidence, Impartial witnesses, Medical evidence, Eyewitness | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-05-30 | CA/HCC/0177/2020 |
Chakrawarthige Akila Risinath Dabarera alias Akila Risinath Dabarera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Kidnapping from lawful guardianship, Grave Sexual Abuse, Sentencing | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2022-05-30 | CA/TAX/0006/2009 |
Ajitha Ravindra Madanayake Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Resignation, Tax return, Rejecting return, Exemption of tax, Gift, Income tax, Gratuity | Inland Revenue Act No. 28 of 1979, Inland Revenue (Regulation of Amnesty) Act No. 10 of 2004, Inland Revenue (Special Provisions) Act No. 10 of 2003 | Download |
| 2022-05-27 | CA/PHC/0032/2019 |
P. Mariyasekar Vs. Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development
Co-operation
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Possession, Ejecting occupants, Revisionary jurisdiction | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979, Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2022-05-27 | CA/PHC/0125/2016 |
Lalith Wittahachchi Vs. Jasing Bastian Arachchige Udeni Mangalika and Vepitiage Saminona
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Obstruction of roadway, Revisionary jurisdiction, Possession, Prescription | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 | Download |
| 2022-05-27 | CA/TAX/0002/2018 |
Johnson and Johnson (Private)
Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Tax assessment, Tax exemption, Notice of assessment, Concessionary tax rate | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Tax Appeals Commission (Amendment) Act, No. 20 of 2013, Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011, Tax Appeals Commission (Amendment) Act, No. 4 of 2012 | Download |
| 2022-05-27 | CA/TAX/0039/2019 |
Johnson and Johnson (Private)
Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Tax assessment, Return of income, Tax exemption, Notice of assessment, Resident company, Concessionary tax rate | Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006, Article 25 of the Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty, Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011, Tax Appeals Commission (Amendment) Act, No. 04 of 2012 | Download |
| 2022-05-26 | CA/TAX/0031/2019 |
Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue Vs. Aitken Spence Travels (Pvt.) Ltd.
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Income tax returns, Tax exemption, Contractual obligations | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, TAC Act No. 23 of 2011, VAT Act | Download |
| 2022-05-26 | CA/WRT/0614/2021 |
W. Deepthi De Silva Vs. Justice N. E. Dissanayake
Chairman, Administrative Appeals Tribunal and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Vacation of post, Public service, no-pay leave, Public Service Commission | Article 61A of the Constitution, Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act No. 4 of 2002, Chapter VIII of the Establishment Code | Download |
| 2022-05-26 | CA/HCC/0050/2018 |
Saruwe Liyanage Janaka Karunaratne Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Trafficking of diacetylmorphine, possession of Heroin, probability of evidence, Prosecution\'s burden, Credibility | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Amendment Act No 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-05-26 | CA/HCC/0262/2016 |
Kumarasinghe Arachchilage Samantha Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Robbery, Murder, Circumstantial evidence, Material contradictions, Dock statement | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-26 | CA/HCC/0425/2019 |
Usgoda Arachchige Rohan Janaka
Sampath Alias Sagara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Murder, Motive, Witness, Evidence, Hearsay evidence | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-26 | CA/WRIT/0296/2019 |
Kotuwe Gedara Dimuthu Sanjeewa Vs. S.S.G.Perera and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Supervisory jurisdiction, Transfer of subject matter, Ombudsman, Tenant | Article 140 of the Constitution, Ceiling on Housing Property Law No. 1 of 1973 (as amended) | Download |
| 2022-05-26 | CA/WRT/0045/2020 |
T. Withanachchi Gunawardana Vs. H.L. Pathmasiri de Silva and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Matters listed in the Provincial Council List, 13th Amendment to the Constitution, Writ jurisdiction | Articles 140 and 154P of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 12 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2022-05-25 | CA/PHC/0186/2016 |
K.A. Samson Harischandra and others Vs. A Pushpa Sriyani Ranatunge Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and OIC Meerigama
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Frivolous and vexatious complaint, Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Retrial, Mischief | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-05-25 | CA/HCC/0269/2016 |
Samson Perumal Justin alias Bambara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Possession and trafficking of Heroin, Corroboration, Probability, Chain of production, Dock statement, Official witness | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-05-25 | CA/HCC/379-381/2017 |
Senarath Ratnayakage Dharmadasa alias Ratna and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Eyewitness, Dock statement, Amending indictment | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-05-25 | CA/WRT/0459/2021 |
P.S Rohana Premalal Vs. E.M.R.P.B. Ekanayake, Divisional Secretary and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Lease, Possession, Authority to grant leases, Dispositions of State land | State Lands Ordinance, Article 35 of the Constitution, Article 107 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-05-25 | CA/HCC/0168/2018 |
Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Upali
Ekanayake Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Contradictions, Hearsay evidence, Corroboration | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-25 | CA/CPA/0155/2019 |
Niranjan Manikkavasagar Vs. Dr.Sivaguru Jeyamanoharan and Officer in Charge, Harbour Police Station, Trincomalee.
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Possession, Road reservation, Right of way, Exclusive possession | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-05-25 | CA/HCC/0194/2017 |
Sundaralingam Kedeeshwaran Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Being a member of a terrorist organization, Evidence, Medical evidence, Confession | Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 as amended, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-25 | CA/HCC/ 0313-314/2016 |
Pathirajawansa Kudahettige Rajawansa Karunadheera, Athauda Arachchilage Chaminda Shrinath Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Sentencing, Abduction, Rape, Evidence of victim, Identification parade | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-05-25 | CA/RII/0010/2020 |
Rajapaksa Arachchilage Newil Suranga Ratnawardane Vs. Amarakoon Arachchilage Chandralatha Amarakoon and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Revision, restitutio-in-integrum, Laches, Exceptional circumstances, Partition of land, Interlocutory decree, Restitutionary jurisdiction | Partition Law, Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-05-25 | CA/ RII/0013/2020 |
Sribaskaran Sivanantham Vs. Kamaladevi Widow of Kulathurai Kuvarajaseen
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Restitutionary jurisdiction, revisionary jurisdiction, Lease Agreement, Vacation of premises, Possession, Postponements | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-05-25 | CA/TAX/0011/2016 |
Carbotels (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Tax assessment, Income tax, Hotel sector, time bar, Notice of assessment, statutory income | Inland Revenue Act No.10 of 2006, as amended, Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, as amended | Download |
| 2022-05-24 | CA/PHC/0231/2015 |
S.D.Padmini Chandralatha Vs. Manager (Akaravitage Chamara
Wimalawardana), Hanwella Rubber Products Ltd and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Public Nuisance, Conditional order, Government authorities, Removal of nuisance | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-05-24 | CA/HCC/0145/2020 |
Wendersonge Siripala Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Fair trial, General exception, Contradictions, Eye witness | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-24 | CA/HCC/0190/2019 |
David Brimoli Moses Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Possession and trafficking, Burden of proof, Unsworn statement, Reasonable doubt | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-24 | CA/PHC/0150/2013 |
Kalupahanage Somadasa Vs. Vajira Kalyani Padmaperuma and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Obstructing Roadway, Possession, Settlement, Survey plan | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-05-24 | CA/HCC/0254/2017 |
Kaluarachchige Don Sampath Samantha Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Attempted Murder, Trial In absentia, Discrepancies | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-24 | CA/PHC/0121/2020 |
Paranmanage Susiri Lakshan Vs. Parana Manage Sidath Bidula and The Democratic Socialist Republic
of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Locus standi, Right of appeal, Delay in filing petition, Revisionary jurisdiction | Penal Code, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-05-24 | CA/PHC/0105/2019 |
Hon. Attorney General, Y.I.D. Goonawardena,
1st Respondent-Petitioner
Additional Agrarian Development Commissioner, District Office of Agrarian Development Vs. W.A.D.Piyasiiri
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Restraining from filling/removing any soil from/erecting any structure on the paddy land, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Statutory interpretation | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000, High Courts’ of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Agrarian Development (Amendment) Act No. 46 of 2011 | Download |
| 2022-05-24 | CA/PHC/0183/2014 |
.Daniel Jegosothy and others Vs. Ranasinghe Arachchige
Thilangani Chandrasena Herath
nee Perera and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Criminal Breach of trust, Indictment, Private plaint, Repayment formula | Code of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-05-23 | CA/PHC/0153/2017 |
Wilfred Wandaslot Vs. Yasin Bawa Abdul Majid and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Eject from land, Revisionary jurisdiction, Possession, Occupation, Vacant possession, Competent Authority | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-05-23 | CA/HCC/0220/2017 |
Alpenerislage Nishantha Jayalath alias Pol Kandana Nishantha Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Causing injury, Fair trial, Sudden fight, Eyewitness, Provocation | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance, | Download |
| 2022-05-20 | CA/RII/0006/2021 |
Hewa Wellage Nishshanka Vs. Hewa Wellage Jagath Daminda and Seetha Nanayakkara
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Eviction, Encroaching land, Partition, Boundaries, Commission plan | Artice 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-05-20 | CA/HCC/0082/2020 |
Madduma Ralalage Gunasena Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Reasonable doubt, Denial of a fair trial, Date in indictment, Corroboration, Credibility | 365 B (2)(b) of the Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-05-19 | CA/DCF/0715/97 |
Welliwaththage Mendis Singho (Deceased), Weliwaththage Priyantha Anura Kumara Vs. Surrage Pranghasena and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Partition, Intestate, Co-owners, Prescriptive rights, Pedigree | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-05-19 | CA/PHC/0105/2016 |
Separamadu Merrannage Luxmi Kanthi Vs. Officer in Charge,
Police Station, Uragasmanhandiya and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Confiscation of vehicle, Forest offence, Transportation of timber without a valid license, Possession of vehicle | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-19 | CA/PHC/0186/2013 |
Bandaranayake Mudiyanselage Nuwan Bandaranayake Vs. .Officer in Charge, Police Station, Badulla and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction, Forgery, Sentencing, Suspended sentence, Mitigating factors | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-05-19 | CA/WRT/0481/2019 |
Chintaka Kanchana Nikapitiya Vs. Divisional Secretary Galewela and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Construction work of electricity tower, arbitrary, unreasonable and ultra-vires, boundaries of land | Sri-Lanka Electricity (amendment) No. 31 of 2013, Sri-Lanka Electricity Act No. 20 of 2009 | Download |
| 2022-05-18 | CA /CPA/0061/2021 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs. The Officer – in – Charge, Police Narcotics Bureau and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | B report, Incriminating evidence, Production of suspect, Investigations | Criminal Procedure Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-18 | CA/PHC/0078/2020 |
Meera Saheeb Mahir Vs. Officer-In-Charge, Police Station, Thalangama and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Evidence, Variation of sentence, Discretion of the judge, Revisionary jurisdiction, Reasonable doubt | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-05-17 | CA/ PHC/0123/2016 |
Ingiriya Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society Ltd Vs. Kalubalage Dona Laitha Srimath and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Criminal breach of trust, cheating, forgery, Exceptional circumstances, Revisionary jurisdiction | Public Property Act, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-05-17 | CA/HCC/0171/2019 |
Jayawickrama Kankanamge
Premadasa Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Murder, Evidence, Reasonable Doubt, Dock statement | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-05-17 | CA/PHC/0137/2017 |
Abdul Rahman Lebbe Abdul Hakeem and others Vs. A. A. Sithy Zulfiya and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Co-owned land, Boundary fence, Partition, Discretionary powers | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-05-12 | CA/CPA/0019 /2022 |
Ravindra Sumith Hewapatha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Reading of the indictment to the Accused, Conviction, Violation of procedure | Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-05-09 | CA/PHC/0010/2014 |
Vithanage Samson Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Galle and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Partition, Revisionary jurisdiction, Forcible Dispossession | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-05-09 | CA/PHC/0025/2017 |
Marjan Mohamed Jazil Vs. Sideek Noorul Hidaya
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Maintenance, Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Right to appeal | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act No. 13 of 1951 (as amended) | Download |
| 2022-05-09 | CA/HCC/0312/2018 |
Thammita Arachchige Sarath Siriwardene Vs. Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and The Director General
Commission to Investigate
Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Gratification, Inducement or reward, Transporting illicit liquor, Public Servant, Sole testimony, Evidence | Bribery Act, Evidence Ordinance, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-05-09 | CA/HCC/269-270/2014 |
Kamalanathan Gangatharan Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Sentencing, Contradictions, Unreliable evidence, Circumstantial evidence | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-06 | CA/PHC/0072/2017 |
Piyal Ranjith Thambawita Vs. Assistant Commissioner of Cooperative Development and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction, Loss from shortage of goods, Arbitration, Non-payment of fine | Cooperative Societies Act No. 05 of 1972, Employees’ Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 | Download |
| 2022-05-06 | CA/TAX/0008/2017 |
Horana Plantations PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Taxable Periods, VAT Return, Unprocessed agricultural products | Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002, Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Sale of Goods Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-06 | CA/WRT/0491/2021 |
Design Team 3 (Private) Limited, Archt. Athula Amarasekera Vs. Urban Development Authority and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Exemplary costs, Overriding public interest, settlement of commercial disputes | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-05-06 | CA/HCC/0225/2020 |
Gamwarige Premawathie Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder, Murder, Evidence, Mitigatory circumstances, Sentencing, Murder of infant | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2022-05-06 | CA/HCC/0387/2018 |
Atapattu Hewawasam Malwattage Wijesena alias Bandara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, extra-judicial confession, Circumstantial evidence, Post mortem report | Penal Code, Judicature Act, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-05 | CA/CPA/0047/2020 |
Alliance Finance Company PLC Vs. Warnakulasuriya Sherin Krismalika
Perera and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Dishonoured cheques, Issuing summons, Issuance of cheques without sufficient funds | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979, Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No.2 of 1990 | Download |
| 2022-05-05 | CA/HCC/0215/2017 |
Hikkaduwa Vithanage Asanka Sanjeewa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Vital contradictions and omissions, Corroboration, Powers of observation of witnesses, Credibility | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-05-05 | CA/HCC/104-105/19 |
Dewaneththi Chathuranga
Kumara Silva , Sonia Anne Francis Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Trafficking and possessing Heroin, Fair trial, Evidence, Corroboration | International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act No. 56 of 2007, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-05 | CA/HCC/249/2020 |
Vithanage Don Ranjith alias Ukku Ranjith Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Evidence of witnesses, Credibility, Reasonable doubt, Dock statement | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-05 | CA/WRT/0296/2021 |
Dr. Liyana Arachchillage Tharanga
Madubhashini Liyanarachchi Vs. Dr. Asela Gunawardena,
Director General of Health Services and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Appointment as a Specialist Medical Officer in Sri Lanka, Board Certification, eligibility requirements, Annual Transfer | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-05-04 | CA/HCC/0220/2019 |
Rajapaksha Durayalage Nishantha
Wijesiri Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Attempted Murder, Contradictions, Evidence of witnesses, Medical evidence | Penal Code, Fire Arms Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-05-04 | CA/WAKF/01/2015, CA/WAKF/01/2015 A, CA/WAKF/01/2015 B |
M.N.M. Faleel and others Vs. S.R.M. Muzammil and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Tribunal Action and procedure, Wakfs Tribunal, Procedure of District Court | Muslim Mosques and Charitable Trusts or Wakfs Act, No. 51 of 1956, Civil Procedure Code, Judicature Act, No. 2 of 1978 | Download |
| 2022-05-04 | CA/HCC/0408/2017 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Newton
Premasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Unlawful assembly, Common object of causing hurt, Murder, Common intention, Post Mortem Report | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-04-25 | CA/INJ/0002/2022 |
Subasinghe Contractors (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa,
The Minister of Urban Development & Housing and others
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Hon. Pradeep Kirtisinghe, J. | Delay of performance, Injunction to prevent encashing the bank guarantees, Termination of contract, Fraud | Article 143 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-04-08 | CA/HCC/0043-0044/2019 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Karunapedige Jeewan Samansiri and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Unlawful Assembly, Murder, Hurt, Robbery, Criminal Force to deter a police officer from discharge of duty, Attempted Murder, Suspended Sentence | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Offences against public property Act | Download |
| 2022-04-08 | CA/HCC/0404/2017 |
Dadayakkarage Rupawathi Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Cruelty, Adoption of evidence, Child witness, Credibility | Penal Code, Judicature Act | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/PHC/0069/2017 |
Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of
Bribery or Corruption Vs. Vitanachchi Palitha Jayawickrama
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Bribery, Solicitation and Acceptance, Gratification, Reasonable Doubt | Bribery Act | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/HCC/0125/2018 |
Mirissage Sampath Silva Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Possession and Trafficking of Heroin, Reasonable Doubt, Improbabilities, Exclusive Possession, Fair trial | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No 13 of 1984, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/TAX/0021/2017 |
Lanka Marine Services (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Tax Exemption, Time bar, Tax concession | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Termination of Employment Act, Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011 | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/WRT/0151/2018 |
Malkanthi P. Gunawardena Vs. W. M. M. B. Weerasekara,
The Commissioner-General of Agrarian Development (Acting) and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Deed of declaration, Paternal inheritance, Owner cultivator, Paddy land | Agrarian Development Act No 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/PHC/0173/2007 |
C. Samarasinghe and others Vs. North Central Provincial Council, Anuradhapura and Others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Maintenance of roads, Letter of Appointments, Excess service, Legitimate expectation, Statutory bodies | Article 154(P) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/PHC/0015/2021 |
Abeynayakage Sumith Priyantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Murder, Sudden fight, Exceptional grounds, Revisionary powers, Knowledge, Intention | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/PHC/0083/2021 |
Samaraweera Arachchige Saman
Kumara Rodrigo Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Possession of Heroin, Bail, Exceptional grounds, Delay, Arrest | Poison, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.13 of 1984, Article 13(4) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/HCC/0022/2019 |
Daulkarage Dhanushika Lakmali Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Possession and Trafficking of Heroin, Chain of productions, Inconsistencies and contradictions, test of probability | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/HCC/0104/2020 |
Chandana Pinnaduwage vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Rape, Sentencing, Punishment guidelines | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-04-07 | CA/WRT/0058/2019 |
Nishantha Tilak Minuwangoda Vs. National Police Commission and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Soliciting and accepting a bribe, Reinstatement, Writ jurisdiction | Bribery Act, Article 61 A of the Constitution, Article 140 of the Constitution, Section 22 of the Interpretation Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-04-06 | CA/HCC/0003/2021 |
Giriduruge Dishantha Chandana
Gamage alias Kaju Mamage Putha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Grave Sexual Abuse, Proportionate sentence, Child victim, Sentencing, Minimum Sentence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-04-06 | CA/HCC/0198/2016 |
Bopehetti Arachchige Rathnasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Incest, Lack of jurisdiction, DNA evidence, Rape, Declining to cross examine | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-04-06 | CA/PHC/0100/2021 |
Alahakoon Archchilage Namal Nishantha Alahakoon Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Possession and trafficking of Heroin, Exceptional circumstances | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-04-06 | CA/PHC/0105/2021 |
Hettiarachchige Piyumi Lakshani Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Possession and Trafficking of Heroin, Delay, Exceptional grounds, Unlawful arrest and detention, Bail | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No .13 of 1984, Article 9 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 9 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-04-06 | CA/PHC/0108/2019 |
Lukuappukutige Prabath Prasanna
Kumara Vs. Loki Appukuttige Thilak Kumara and Others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Right of Appeal, Exceptional grounds, Powers of revision, Delay | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-04-06 | CA/HCC/0054/2018 |
Samasundara Hettige Chamil Pradeep Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Circumstantial evidence, Reasonable doubt, Section 27 recovery, Inference of guilt | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-04-05 | CA/PHC/0076/2021 |
Dassanayake Mudiyanselage Rohini Wasantha Kumarihamy Vs. The Commission to Investigate
Allegations of Bribery and Corruption and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Bail pending appeal, Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Delay | Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act No 19 of 1994, Bribery Act | Download |
| 2022-04-05 | CA/HCC/0040/2020 |
Rambanda Devayalage Anoma
Priyadharshani Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Corroboration, Probability and Improbability, Minimum sentence, Child victim | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-04-05 | CA/HCC/0232/2016 |
Mervin Nissanka Anthony Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Sexual gratification, Reasonable Doubt, Amendment to indictment, Sexual harassment | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-04-05 | CA/PHC/0032/2021 |
Saruwa Liyanage Sunil Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Right to appeal, Bail pending appeal, Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstance | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-04-05 | CA/PHC/0135/2016 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Rajapakshalage Sunil Shantha
Jayasooriya
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Delay, Filing of affidavit, Revisionary jurisdiction | Articles 140 and 141 of the Constitution, Court of Appeal Rules | Download |
| 2022-04-05 | CA/0065/98 (F) |
Sandradura Indralatha and Umange Herbert Seneviratne Vs. Karunamuni Samson De Silva and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Partition Action, Corpus, Interlocutory decree, Preliminary Plan | Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2022-04-05 | CA/HCC/0003/2019 |
Thenuwara Anhendrige Sanjeewa Udaya Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Trafficking and Possession of Heroin, Contradictions, Corroboration, Cross examination | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-04-05 | CA/WRT/0392/2019 |
Lanka Milk Foods (C.W.E) PLC Vs. B.A. Mahinda, Assistant Commissioner of Labour and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Gratuity payment, Misappropriation of funds, Resignation, Inquiry | Payment of Gratuity Act, No. 12 of 1983, Industrial Disputes Act, No. 53 of 1973 | Download |
| 2022-04-04 | CA/LA/0005/2015 |
Ceylinco Homes International (Lotus Tower Ltd) Vs. Edirachcharige Dayasena,
Chief Government Valuer and Chairman of the
Compensation Tribunal established under the Revival of
Underperforming Enterprises or Underutilized Assets Act
No.43 of 2011 and Others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Compensation Calculation, Calculation of time, Right to Appeal | Revival of Underperforming Enterprises or Unutilized Assets Act No.43 of 2011, Exchange Control Act, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-04-04 | CA/HCC/0376/2019 |
Kodithuwakku Arachchilage
Lakshman Weerasinghe alias
Chandi Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Murder, Evidence in favour of the accused, Contradictions, Reasonable doubt, Circumstantial evidence | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-04-04 | CA/PHC/0035/2016 |
R.D Somadasa and R.D Sumanarathna Vs. Additional Commotional of Agrarian Service and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Right of appeal, Revisionary jurisdiction, Sentencing, Exceptional circumstances | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 as amended by Act No. 46 of 2011, Article 138 of the Constitution read with Article 154 (3) (b) of the Constitution, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-04-04 | CA/PHC/0130/2014 |
Thennakoon Mudiyanselage Chithra Kumari Thennakoon Vs. W.M. Muthumanika
of Nikewaratiya and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Interlocutory decree, Partition of land, Corpus, Possession, Lawful ownership | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-04-01 | CA/PHC/0208/2015 |
Sinniah Amirthalingam Delgin (B Division) Vs. J.M.C. Priyadharshani
Competent Authority Director,
Plantation Management Supervision Unit, Ministry of Plantation Management
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Ejection from land, Recovery/dispossession of state lands, Revisionary jurisdiction | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979, Article 154P (4) of the Constitution, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 9 of 1990 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/PHC/0124/2018 |
Upali Liyanage Vs. Hon. Attorney General and Chandana Palpita and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Conspiracy to commit criminal misappropriation, Computer evidence, Pretrial Conference, Admissibility of Evidence | Evidence (Special) Provisions Act No. 14 of 1995, Penal Code, Offences Against Public Property Act No 12 of 1982, Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, No. 2 of 2022 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/PHC/0122/2014 |
R.M. Ajith Pathmakumara Vs. W.R. Anurasena and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Co-owners of paddy field, Tenant Cultivator, Boundaries, Ejectment | Agrarian Services Act No.4 of 1991, Agrarian Development Act No.46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/TAX/0008/2007 |
Lanka Marine Services (Private)
Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Value Added Tax Assessments, Imports and Exports, Bunker fuel, Customs clearance, Taxable Period | VAT Act, No. 14 of 2002, Section 5B of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Act, No. 28 of 1961, CENTRAL SALES TAX ACT, Inland Revenue Act, Customs Ordinance, Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/TAX/0013/2015 |
Lanka Marine Services (Private)
Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Value Added Tax Assessments, Export, Zero rated supply, Input Tax Credit | VAT Act, No. 14 of 2002, Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011, Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006, Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969, Customs Ordinance, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Act, No. 28 of 1961 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/TAX/0020/2013 |
Lanka Marine Services (Private)
Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Export, concessionary tax rate, Income Tax, Bunker Fuel | Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 (as amended), Customs Ordinance, Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969, Protection of Government Revenue (Special provisions) Act,Exchange Control Act, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Act, No. 28 of 1961 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/TAX/0038/2014 |
Mclarens Lubricants Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Return of Income, Tax exemption, Qualified Export, Tax payable, qualified export profits and income | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Customs Ordinance, Imports and Exports (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/TAX/0053/2019 |
McLarens Lubricants Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Return of Income, Tax exemption, Qualified Export, Tax payable, qualified export profits and income | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Customs Ordinance, Imports and Exports (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/HCC/0130/2018 |
Jayawardena Kankanamlage Wijepala Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Test of probability and credibility, corroboration, Discrepancies, Rape, Child rape | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/HCC/0376/2017 |
K. K. Dinesh Thilina Dhanushka
Ariyarathne alias Senavi Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Material evidence, Burden of proof, Reasonable doubt, Circumstantial evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/HCC/67-69/2020 |
Jayakodi Arachchilage Aruna Nilantha Jayasinghe and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Unlawful Assembly, Common object, Mischief, Murder, Attempted murder, Discrepancies, Interested witness, Vicarious liability, Reasonable Doubt, Corroboration | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Evidence Ordinance (Special Provisions) Act, No. 14 of 1995 | Download |
| 2022-03-31 | CA/TAX/0001/2022 |
V. A. Muttiah vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Concessionary Tax Rate; Rental Income vs Business Income; Property Development; Interest Deduction | Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011; Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2022-03-30 | CA/PHC/0112/2014 |
Nizar Mohammed Nizarthir Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Pettah and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Manufacture of cigarettes, Irregularity amounting to an exceptionality, Sentencing and Penalties, Maximum Punishment | Tobacco Tax Act No 8 of 1999 | Download |
| 2022-03-30 | CA/HCC/0277/2014 |
Lagamuwathanna Viyannalage Premadasa Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Attempted Murder, Voice identification, Reasonable Doubt | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-30 | CA/PHC/0129/2016 |
J.M.C. Priyadarshani Vs. Ranawaka Arachchige Ariyawathi
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Vacant Possession, State lands, Jurisdiction | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No.07 of 1979, Article 154P (4) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-30 | CA/WRIT/120/2022 |
Y.P.J. Warnakulasuriya Vs. Chandana Suriyabandara
Director General, Department of Wildlife Conservation and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Removal of endangered plant species, Right of way, Duty of every person in Sri Lanka to protect nature and conserve its riches, infringement or imminent infringement by executive or administrative action, Writ jurisdiction of Court of Appeal, Constitutional Responsibility | Article 4(d), 27(2) and 28(f) of the Constitution of the Republic, Article 126(1) and Article 140 of the Constitution, Rule No. 3(5) of the Court of Appeal Rules | Download |
| 2022-03-30 | CA/DCF/54/97 |
Atapattu Mudiyanselage Podi Appuhami and others Vs. Atapattu Mudiyanselage Podiratne and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Partition, Pedigree, Preliminary plan, Boundaries, Devolution of title | Partition Act No.21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2022-03-30 | CA/PHC/0106/2021 |
Noberst Padmanadam alias Robert Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Possession of Heroin, Bail, Exceptional grounds, Delay in proceedings | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by the Act no 13 of 1984, Article 13(4) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-30 | CA/HCC/0032/2017 |
Mapa Mudiyanselage Sisira Kumara Bogamuwa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Offensive weapons, Reasonable doubt, Identity of accused | Penal Code, Offensive Weapons Act No 18 of 1966 | Download |
| 2022-03-30 | CA/WRT/0383/2019 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Bandara Menike Vs. Jagath Dias,
Director General of Pensions and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Pension entitlements, Natural Justice, Public officers, Ultra vires | Widows and Orphans’ Pension Fund Ordinance No. 1 of 1898 | Download |
| 2022-03-29 | CA/PHC/0202/2015 |
W. D. Marks Wanigasekera Vs. Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Sentencing, Multiplicity of convictions, Continued incarceration | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-03-29 | CA/PHC/0194/2015 |
W. D. Marks Wanigasekera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Sentencing, Continued Incarceration, Multiplicity of convictions | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-03-29 | CA/HCC/0141/2019 |
Herathperuma Mudiyanselage Mahinda Upali Kulawardhena Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Trafficking and Possession of Heroin, Inconsistencies, Corroboration | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-29 | CA/HCC/0116/2018 |
Sandar Thadeeswaran Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Trafficking and Possession of Heroin, Reasonable Doubt, Corroboration, Ambiguities and Uncertainties, Police evidence, Dock statement | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984, Section 48 of the Judicature Act No.2 of 1978 | Download |
| 2022-03-29 | CA/PHC/0026/2019 |
Liyanage Manupriya Dammika Somasiri alias Dammika and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Murder, Maximum sentence, Exceptional reasons, Reduction of sentence | Penal Code, Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-29 | CA/HCC/0188-189/2017 |
Prins Gunasekara and Kadireshan Jeyakanth Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Causing injuries using a firearm, Attempted murder, Identity of accused, Identification parade, Common intention | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-29 | CA/HCC/0167/2016 |
Kankanam Tantrilage Antony alias Baba Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Inconsistent evidence, Test of probability and improbability, Torture by police officers, Eye witness | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-29 | CA/PHC/0063/2017 |
Ranatungage Sisira Kumara Yapal Aara Vs. The officer in Charge,
Police Station, Godakawela and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Transporting cattle without valid permit, Ownership, Knowledge, Discrepancies | Animal’s Act 1957 of No.29 | Download |
| 2022-03-28 | CA/DCF/1058/2000 |
Mohamed Vapoo Badurdeen, Ameerun Nihar Vs. Poobalasingam Vairavanathan
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Ejection, Possession, Declaration of title, Conditional Transfer, Settlement Order, Novation | Debt Conciliation Ordinance No. 39 of 1941 | Download |
| 2022-03-28 | CA/HCC/0151/2019 |
Devarahandi Asiri Kankanamge
Sudath Rohana Jayasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Death by a rash or negligent act, Infirmities of eye witness, Contributory negligence, Credible witness | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-28 | CA/HCC/0055/2013 |
Wijesuriya Arachchilage Damith Nayanapriya Wijesuriya Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Reading indictment to the accused, Absconding, Reliable witness, Credibility of witness | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-28 | CA/WRT/0241/2019 |
Naidappu Hewa Nadika Nishanthi
Premarathna Vs. M. N. Ranasinghe
Secretary, Ministry of Education and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Annual Transfer, Replacement, Natural Justice, Legitimate Expectation, Unfettered Discretion, Ultra vires | Article 140 of the Constitution, Interpretation Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-24 | CA/836/99(F) |
Thommage Themis Perera Vs. R. Ruban Perera and others
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Hon. C.P.Kirtisinghe,J. | Declaration of title, Corpus, Prescriptive right, Pedigree, Boundaries | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-24 | CA/PHC/0092/2015 |
H.P.D.S. Gunawardena Vs. G.D. Upali Dharmasena, Commissioner General of Agrarian Development, and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Acceptance of complaint and conducting inquiry being ultra vires, Site inspection | Agrarian Development Act No.46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2022-03-24 | CA/HCC/304-306/2017 |
Masakkarahettilage Don Ishantha Kumara Masakkara alias Kotiya and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Section 27 recovery, Reasonable doubt, Circumstantial evidence, Confession | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-03-24 | CA/PHC/0149/2019 |
Razik Ramzeen Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Possession of Heroin, Exceptional circumstances, Fair trial | Poisons Opium and Dangerous drugs amendment act no 13 of 1984, Article 13 (4) of the constitution, United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. | Download |
| 2022-03-24 | CA/HCC/0407/2019 |
Narangoda Arachchilage Sarath Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Omissions, Contradictions and discrepancies, Corroboration, Identification of the accused | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-24 | CA/HCC/0490/2017, CA/HCC/0246-249/2017 |
Menik Pedige Sunil Wickramasinghe and Others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Unlawful Assembly, Common Object, Murder, Identification, Credibility of witness | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-03-24 | CA/HCC/0047/2020 |
Sudu Hakurugee Chaminda Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Kidnapping, Rape, Sentencing, Injuries | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-24 | CA/WRT/0495/2019 |
Thawalama Gamage Sunil Vs. C.D. Wickramarathna, Inspector General of Police (Acting) and others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Personal file, Gratuity, Pension, Quarters allocated to Police Officers, Retirement | Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act, Establishment Code | Download |
| 2022-03-23 | CA/WRT/0562/2021 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Prasanna Madhusanka Bandara Vs. University of Ruhuna and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Democratic student activities, “Main Union” of the Students’ Unions of the University, activities defaming the University, Disproportionate and Harsh decision, Authority and power of Vice Chancellor | Universities Act | Download |
| 2022-03-23 | CA/HCC/153-155/16 |
Kirige Wijeratnege Chamil Wijeratne and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Robbery, Using deadly weapons, Reduction of sentence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-23 | CA/RII/0015/2019 |
Regent Homes (Pvt.) Ltd Vs. Rajapakshe Waidyalankara
Ratnadhipathi Gedara Tharanga
Udayanganee Rajapakse and others
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Restitutio in integrum, alleged injudicious behavior of the learned district judge with bias towards the plaintiff, who herself is a judicial officer, Prejudice | Interpretation Ordinance, Electricity Act | Download |
| 2022-03-23 | CA/WRT/0410/2020 |
Sepala Francis Perera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Unlawful indictment, Failure to specify time period, Judicial review, Charge | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-03-22 | CA/WRT/122/2018 |
Packserve (Pvt.) Ltd Vs. Hon. John Senevirathne, Minister of Labour and Trade Union
Relations, and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Branch Union, Trade Union Action, Arbitration, Legitimate Strike, Unfair termination, Reinstatement, Collective Agreements | Industrial Disputes Act, Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2022-03-22 | CA/HCC/0264/2017 |
Kodithuwakku Arachchige Premila Saranga alias Henegama Rathnasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Circumstantial evidence, Dock statement, Delay in evidence, Section 27 discovery, Discrepancies | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-22 | CA/PHC/0049/2021 |
W. Nelson Hubert Caniseus Thamel Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Bail Application, Possession of illegal substances, Exceptional grounds | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs act, Prevention of Terrorism Act | Download |
| 2022-03-22 | CA/1470/2002 (F) |
Dona Emali Irene Abeysinghe Vs. Don Daniel Weerakkody and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Partition of land, Plan, Pedigree, Boundaries | Download | |
| 2022-03-22 | CA/HCC/0231/2020 |
Kaluhennadige Rohitha Sarath Jayantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Solitary eye witness, Medical evidence, Dying declaration, Child witness, Fair trial, Reasonable doubt | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-21 | CA/HCC/0340-0342/2019 |
Mohamed Jafar Mohamed Afsal and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Possession and Trafficking of Heroin, Circumstantial Evidence, Chain of Custody, Improbability | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-21 | CA/WRT/0355/2018 |
Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC Vs. K.L.K. Perera
Commissioner of Labour
Employee’s Provident Fund –
Department of Labour and Others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | EPF and ETF payments, Letter of Appointment, Ultra Vires, Proportionate Increase in Salary, mutual agreement between the employer and the employee | Employees’ Provident Fund Act no. 15 of 1958 | Download |
| 2022-03-21 | CA/WRT/0356/2018 |
Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC Vs. K.L.K. Perera
Commissioner of Labour
Employee’s Provident Fund –
Department of Labour and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | EPF and ETF payments, Letter of Appointment, Ultra Vires, Proportionate Increase in Salary, mutual agreement between the employer and the employee | Employees’ Provident Fund Act no. 15 of 1958 | Download |
| 2022-03-16 | CA/PHC/0056/2016 |
Thuppahige Kamal Chandraratne Vs. Abeysekara Liyanapatbendige Dayanthi and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Information, Possession, Dispute affecting land, Right to the crops or produce of any land | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-03-16 | CA/WRIT/0017/2019 |
Gamma Pizzakraft Lanka (Private) Limited Vs. S.P Charles
Director General of Customs and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Franchise, Import of identified products, Transaction value, Royalty payment, No evidence rule, Computation of fiscal levies | Customs Ordinance, Inland Revenue Act No.10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2022-03-16 | CA/HCC/480-482/2017 |
Nanayakkara Wasam Hiniduwa Liyanage Piyadasa and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Possession and Trafficking of Heroin, Contradictions, Creditworthiness of witnesses, Joint possession, Production chain, Dock statement | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-03-16 | CA/HCC/0200/2019 |
Wasala Ariyarathnage Rohana
Herath Alias Rohana Mama Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Rape, Grave Sexual Abuse, Discrepancies, Uncorroborated evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-16 | CA/TAX/0007/2013 |
ACL Cables PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Industrial and machine tool manufacturing, tax assessment, Notice of Assessment | Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2022-03-16 | CA/TAX/0026/2013 |
John Keells Holdings PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. D.N. Samarakoon, J. | Time bar, Dividend income, Statutory Remit, Statutory income | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Tax Appeal Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Income Tax Ordinance No. 02 of 1932 | Download |
| 2022-03-15 | CA/PHC/0119/2018 |
Warnakula Dehiwalage Ajith Kostha Vs. Officer in Charge, Excise Department , Colombo and The Hon Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Confiscation procedures, Commission of an excisable offence, Precautionary measures | Excise Ordinance as amended by Act No. 37 of 1990, Forest Ordinance, Forest (Amendment) Act, No. 65 of 2009, Animals Act No 29 of 1958, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drug Ordinance, Offensive Weapons Act No 18 of 1966 | Download |
| 2022-03-15 | CA/LA/0004/2019 |
N. Rinas Vs. M.N. Nasrina
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Child Maintenance, Quazi Order, Judicial Service Commission, Bias In inquiry, Maintainability of appeal | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act, No. 13 of 1951 | Download |
| 2022-03-15 | CA/PHC/0026/2020 |
Disanayake Mudiyanselage Bisomanika Vs. Wanigasinghe Mudiyanselage Seneviratne
Bandara and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Unexplained delay, Sentencing, Circumstances that shock the conscious of the Court | Penal Code, Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-11 | CA/636/99(F), CA/637/99(F), C.A. No.: CA/638/99(F) |
Hulanduwa Arachchilage Abeyrathna Vs. Imihamillage Punchi Mahaththaya Pahalagama and others
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Hon. C.P.Kirtisinghe,J. | Partition action, Corpus, Equal shares, Devolution, Pedigree, Transfer of Rights | Download | |
| 2022-03-11 | CA/PHC/0214/2015 |
Rankoth Gedara Samarasinghe Vs. Kundasale Co-operative Society Limited and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Shortage of stocks, Defects, Termination, Arbitration | Co-operative Societies Circular No. 208 of 1982 | Download |
| 2022-03-11 | CA/HCC/420/2017 |
Godakandage Nihal Perera alias
Paul Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Possession of Heroin, Reasonable doubt, Chain of custody, Contradictions | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-03-11 | CA/HCC/0031/2022 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Sampath Chamara Dissanayake Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Murder, Attempted murder, Medical evidence, Sentencing, Trauma | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-03-10 | CA/PHC/0232/2015 |
Marasinghe Arachchige Mahinda Premalal Vs. Tissa R. Balalla and others
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Sri Lanka Teacher Service, Fair hearing, Disciplinary Actions, Public Service Commission, Spouse\'s evidence, Natural Justice | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-10 | CA/HCC/0292/12 |
Jonson Collin Valentino Alias Wasanthan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Murder, Contradictions, Burden of Proof, Inference of Guilt, Right to a fair trial | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-10 | CA/0054/2019 |
Andra Hendige Upul Nilantha
Alias Rana Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Unlawful assembly, Common object, Robbery, Murder, Common intention, Circumstantial evidence, Contradictions | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-09 | CA/HCC/0101/2020 |
Kalawila Pathirage Pradeep Chandana Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Eyewitness, Dying deposition, Hostile witness | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-09 | CA/0313/2018 |
Heen Kenda Mudalige Chandrarathne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Sentencing, Concurrent sentences | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-08 | CA/PHC/0101/2018 |
Kosgollahene Sasika Prasad Wijesinhe and Others Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Minor Offence Branch, Kandy and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Fraudulently consuming electricity, Errors in charge sheet, Right of Appeal, Discharge by Magistrate | Electricity Act No 19 of 1950, Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2022-03-08 | CA/HCC/163/2019 |
Kankanam Pathiranage Suraj Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Possession and Trafficking of Heroin, Improbability, Production chain | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-03-08 | CA/PHC/0085/2014 |
Kurana Arachchilage Karunawathi Vs. Weragoda Arachchilage Anjana and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Pathway, Imminent danger of a breach of peace, Disputed pathway, Possession | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-03-08 | CA/PHC/0022/2018 |
Irangani De Silva, Chairman
International Animal Welfare Trust and others Vs. Officer in Charge Police Station, Ella and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Transporting cattle without license, Delay, Custody, Welfare of animals, Ownership, Revisionary power | Animals Act no 29 of 1953, Article 138 and 145 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-08 | CA/PHC/0031/2016 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Amsa Nilar Nawas and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Grave miscarriage of justice, Sentencing, Identification of accused, Identification parade | Penal Code, Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-07 | CA/HCC/0083/2018 |
Jayasinghe Arachchilage Lal Premathilake Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder, sudden fight, lesser culpability | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-07 | CA/PHC/0021/2021 |
Dellaboda Radage Aron Vs. Delbada Radage Prabath Deleepa
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Right of appeal, Exceptional miscarriage of justice, Excessive sentence | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-07 | CA/PHC/0118/2014 |
Kanchana Thusantha Vs. Officer in Charge Police Station Kegalle and The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Possession of illicit liquor, Noncompliance of section 182 of the Criminal Procedure Code in the Magistrate Court, Defect in charge, Delay | Criminal Procedure Code, Article 138 (1) of the constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-03 | CA/MISC/0005/2019 |
University of Vocational Technology and others Vs. B.M.T.D. Jayasekera
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Employment, Ultra vires, Probation period, Required Qualifications, Termination, Terms of Employment | National Institute of Technical Education of Sri Lanka established under Act No.59 of 1998, University of Vocational Technology Act No.31 of 2008 | Download |
| 2022-03-03 | CA/MISC/0006/2019 |
University of Vocational Technology and others Vs. Surani Gayathri Nambuwasam
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Hon. K.K.A.V.Swarnadhipathi,J. | Employment, Terms of Employment, Ultra vires, Termination, Probation Period, Permanent Employment, Letter of Appointment | National Institute of Technical Education of Sri Lanka established under Act No.59 of 1998, University of Vocational Technology Act No.31 of 2008, | Download |
| 2022-03-03 | CA/LAND/ACQ/0001/2019 |
Aquiring Officer, Divisional Secretary, Kotapola Vs. Jagath Chandana Abeygunawardena
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Acquired Land, Valuation of Land, Acquisition Procedure | Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950, Civil Procedure Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-03 | CA/PHC/0022/2017 |
Rupassara Gedara Gunawansa Vs. Mallawage Thushara Peiris and Tennakoon Mudiyanselage Anura Gunatillake
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Dispute of possession, Forcible dispossession, Revisionary Jurisdiction, Restoration of possession | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-03-03 | CA/PHC/0138/2016 |
Wijamunige Charlis Vs. Ilandarige Yasawathie and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Possession of land, Exceptional circumstances | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990, Article 154P (3) (b) of the Constitution, | Download |
| 2022-03-03 | CA/HCC/0065/2013 |
Gampodi Marakkalage Prasad Asela Karunarathne and Mallawa Archchige Ruwan Kumara
Samarasekera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Murder, Identification, Weaknesses of evidence, Evidence of government analyst report, Eyewitness | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-03-03 | CA/HCC/0185/2017 |
Mohomed Rasik Mohomad Minaur Alias Seenu Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Unlawful assembly, Hurt, Murder, Eyewitnesses, Reasonable Doubt, Contradictions, Delay | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-03-03 | CA/0048/2019 |
Rajapakse Subasinghe Pathiranage
Cyril Shantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wickum A. Kaluarachchi, J. | Murder, Circumstantial evidence, Fair trial, Reasonable Doubt, Credibility of witnesses, Dock statement | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Judicature Act, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-02 | CA/WRT/0053/2021 |
Center for Environmental Justice (Guarantee Limited) and others Vs. Geological Survey and Mines Bureau and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Judicial review application, statutory and regulatory duties, Public authority exceeding powers | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-02 | CA/CPA/0125/2021 |
Rathnayake Arachchilage Amila
Priyankara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Robbery and Unlawful assembly, Exceptional reasons, Revisionary powers | Section 48 of the Judicature Act, Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-03-02 | CA/0113/2018 |
Jayasinghe Arachchilage Karunathilaka Jayasinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Soliciting a gratification, Accepting a gratification, prejudice of “Bad Character”, Reasonable Doubt, Delay | Bribery Act, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-03-02 | CA/0068/2017 |
Kanugalawatte Shamila Harsha
Perera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, Identity of the Accused, Unreliable witness, Contradictions, Light condition | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-02-28 | CA/WRIT/08/2022 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Thotupale Gedara Ranasinghe Banda Vs Lalith U. Gamage
Governor-Central Province and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Budget, prima facie case, majority vote, amendments | Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987, as amended | Download |
| 2022-02-28 | CA/WRIT/12/2022 |
Kasudeen Mohomed Nihar Vs Anuradha Yahampath
Governor- Eastern Province and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Budget, adopted, passed, resign, prima facie case, absolute autonomy, democracy, good governance | Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987, as amended, Local Government Special Provision Act No. 21 of 2012 | Download |
| 2022-02-28 | CA/WRIT/27/2022 |
Subash Yatawara Vs Lalith U. Gamage
The Governor, Central Province and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Budget, arguability principles, prima facie case, adopted | Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987, as amended | Download |
| 2022-02-28 | CA/WRIT/31/2022 |
J. Thilekeratne Vs Hon. M. Herath
Governor, North Central Province and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Writ of Certiorari, Budget, passed, adopted, ultra vires, majority vote, Democracy and Good Governance | Local Authorities Elections Ordinance No. 53 of 1946 (as amended), Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987, as amended | Download |
| 2022-02-28 | CA/WRIT/32/2022 |
W.M.C.U. Wijerathne Vs M. Herath
Governor of North Central Province and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Budget, Majority Vote, Democracy and Good Governance, arguability principles, prima facie case | Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987, as amended | Download |
| 2022-02-28 | CA/WRIT/52/2022 |
Handunkutti Pedige Chandana Kumara, Chairman,
Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha Vs Tikiri Kobbekaduwa
The Governor,
Sabaragamuwa Province and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Budget, remove from office, prima facie case, Majority vote | Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987, as amended, Local Authorities Elections Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-02-28 | CA/WRIT/649/2021 |
Madampage Nanda Wijeratne Silva Vs Marshal of the Airforce Roshan
Goonetileke and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Budget, Local Government, misapprehension, majority votes, resubmit | Local Government Special Provisions Act No. 21 of 2012 Pradeshiya Sabhas Act No. 15 of 1987, as amended | Download |
| 2022-02-25 | CA/HCC/0162/2018 |
Ranhotige Suresh Shelton Jayasundara alias Sameera Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | rape, credible witness, delay, penetration, JMO Evidence, prejudice | The Penal Code, Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-02-25 | CA/HCC/0290/17 |
Rankoth Pedige Nishantha Premarathna Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | murder, medical evidence, circumstantial evidence, suicide, concurrence principle | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-02-25 | CA/HCC/ 281 - 282/2015 |
Kongahawattage Ravindra Upul Dhammika Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | robbery, identification parade, beyond a reasonable doubt, substantive evidence, primary evidence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-02-24 | CA /157 /19 |
Palagedara Arachchilage Alias
Makulukotunnage Bandula
Sudathsiri Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Wikum A. Kaluarachchi, J | murder, dock statement, irrelevant evidence, inadmissible evidence, dying declaration | The Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-02-24 | CA/HCC/0168/2015 |
Alawaththage Gnanasena alias Banda Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | murder, interest of justice, illegality, resummon, discretion of judge | The Penal Code, the Judicature Act, Judicature (Amendment) Act No 27 of 1999 | Download |
| 2022-02-23 | CA/LTA/0006/16 |
Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Vs. Weerasekera Arachchilage Lalith Kumara
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Invalid direction on institution of proceedings, Illegal direction, Institution of Criminal Action | Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act No. 19 of 1994, Proviso to Article 140 of the Constitution, Judicature Act, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-02-23 | CA /CPA /539/97 (F) |
Senarath Gedara Somadasa Vs. H.M.Rasik alias Thajik
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Hon. S. U. B. Karalliyadde, J. | rei vindication, land, damages, title, fresh evidence | Civil Procedure Code, Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-02-23 | CA /HCC/89/2005 |
Thalaramba Kankanamlage Lakshman Jayaweera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | possession and trafficking of drugs, heroin, reasonable doubt, witness’s credibility, inbuilt improbabilities | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act Number 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-02-22 | CA/PHC/229/15 |
Aseervatham Samson Vs Mohamen Nazeer
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Breach of peace, land dispute, possession, right to cultivate | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-02-22 | CA/WRIT/364/2018 |
Rasika Balasuriya Vs Dr. Mrs. T. A.R. J. Gunasekera, Director General, National Institute of Education and Others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J | Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Certiorari, unreasonable, bad faith, suppression, Delay | National Institute of Education Act No. 28 of 1985 | Download |
| 2022-02-22 | CA /CPA / 82/2021 |
Wijekoon Appuhamilage Wijeathne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | summons, trial in absentia, right of appeal, lapse of time, public property | Penal Code, Public Property Act | Download |
| 2022-02-22 | CA /HCC/ 254/14 |
Poothathamby Muruganathan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | murder, material contradictions, eyewitness, corroborates, beyond a reasonable doubt | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-02-22 | CA / PHC/ 198/2016 |
R.M.K Mahindarathna Vs. Public Health Officer, Thalawa and Hon. Attorney General
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Ho. Menaka Wijesundera J. | stock of tamarind, human consumption, Food | The Food act | Download |
| 2022-02-21 | CA/HCC/0466/2017 |
Girigoris Jansage Lesli Senadeera Vs. The Director General,
Commission to investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | Soliciting as an inducement or reward, Public Servant, Unsworn statement, Good character | Bribery Act, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No.15 of 1979, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-02-21 | CA (PHC)0038/2014 |
Joseph George Christy Vs Competent Authority, Ministry of Planation Industries
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Prasantha De Silva, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction, state lands, per incuriam, merits of the case | Constitution of Sri Lanka, High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 54 of 2006 as amended | Download |
| 2022-02-21 | C.A. (P.H.C.) 174/16 |
M.S.U. Fazal and 9 others Vs P.H.T. Silva and Namal Karunathilake
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Hon. K.K.A.V. SWARNADHIPATHI, J. | Revision, possession, reasonable person, negligence, time bar | Muslim Mosques and Charitable Trust or Wakfs (Amendment) Act, Constitution, Interpretation Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-02-21 | CA/HCC/0466/2017 |
Girigoris Jansage Lesli Senadeera Vs. The Director General,
Commission to investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Sampath B Abayakoon, J. | Land officer, public servant, solicit, inducement, good character | Bribery Act | Download |
| 2022-02-18 | CA/HCC/0319/2019 |
Rathna Horanekarage Sri Lal alias Ruwan Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Circumstantial Evidence, murder, poison, reasonable inferences, lesser culpability, grave and sudden provocation | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-02-18 | CA / 01/ 2008/ BOR |
A.A. Manuel Perera Vs L.H.G. Weerasekera Kahawatte, Divisional Secretariat, Kahawatta
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Hon. K.K.A.V. SWARNADHIPATHI, J. | public purpose, Land Acquisition Board of Review award, valuation, natural justice, fair and transparent inspection | The Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2022-02-18 | C.A. (DCF) /324/97/F |
Don John Edward Wijesinghe Vs. D. Vilodovine and Others
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Hon. S. U. B. Karalliyadde, J. | partition action, land, corpus, gross violation | Partition Act, No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2022-02-15 | CA/BAL /0042/2020 |
Gamage Malani Premalatha Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Menaka Wijesundera J. | Assault, Justifiable reason, rights and entitlements of victims of crime, witnesses | Assistance to and Protection of Victims and Witnesses Act no 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2022-02-15 | CA (PHC) 160/2014 |
Rev. Amunumulle Jinarathana Vs Don Sumandasa Ranasinghe
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | revisionary jurisdiction, order, land in dispute, legal title, Possession, Evidentiary value | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-02-15 | CA /CPA / 85/21 |
Wijesinghe Aarchchige Ashoka
Senarath Banadara and Another Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | rape, minor, aiding and abetting, delay, exceptional circumstances | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-02-14 | CA (PHC) 0022/2004 |
Kumarasinghe Indraneela Manohari Perera Vs. Devamuni Ratnasena and Others
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Prasantha De Silva, J. | Canel reservation, right of access, cogent evidence, servitudes, partition plan | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-02-14 | CA/LA/06/2019 |
Manna Dewage Shifani Vs M.I.M. Nasar
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M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Talak divorce, Quazi, Judicial Service Commission, Doctrine of Fait trial, likelihood of bias, adjudicator | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act, No. 13 of 1951 (as amended) | Download |
| 2022-02-10 | CA(PHC)/0062/2017 |
Asitha Premajith Gamage, Vs. Konadeniye Gedara Heen Mahaththaya
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Threat to breach of peace, Forcibly dispossessed, Dispossession, disputed premises | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2022-02-10 | CA/WRIT/243/2021 |
Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited Vs Mr. B.K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi,
Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Increments, Executive officers, special allowances, Illegal, Irrational, Unlawful, suppression, fraudulent misrepresentation of material facts, Arbitration, just and equitable’ jurisdiction | Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2022-02-10 | CA (Writ) No: 0350/2020 |
Vajira Maninngamuwa Bangsa Jayah Vs. Samarakoon Mudiyanselage Chandrasena, Minister of Lands and Others
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Hon. S. U. B. Karalliyadde, J. | recover the possession of land, illegal, ultra vires, boundaries, writs of Certiorari | Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950 (as amended) | Download |
| 2022-02-08 | CA/ PHC/0072/2020 |
Diyagu Arachchige Deepal Udayange Karunaratne and Others vs The Hon. Attorney General and Officer in Charge, Criminal Investigation Division, Police Station, Panadura South
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Neil Iddawala J | revisionary jurisdiction, miscarriage of justice, discretion of the court, robbery, causing grievous hurt, dock statements, sworn testimony | Constitution of Sri Lanka, Criminal Procedure Code, Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-02-08 | CA 1095/1999(F) |
Ambagahawattage Misinona and Others Vs Dematapitiyage Upali and Others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | Partition action, Prescriptive title, undisturbed and uninterrupted possession, immovable property, unsatisfactory evidence | Prescription Ordinance No. 22 of 1871 as amended by Ordinance No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2022-02-08 | C.A. (Tax)29/2014 |
CARGILLS QUALITY DAIRIES
(Pvt) Ltd Vs. THE COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF INLAND REVENUE
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | erroneous, invalid, bad in law, fair hearing, non-compliance | Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 as amended | Download |
| 2022-02-08 | CA/WRIT/342/2014 |
Salibu Amanulla Aluthgama Vs. Land Commissioner General and Others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J | writ of certiorari, writ of prohibition, writ of mandamus, state land, servitude of a right of way | the Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-02-08 | CA/WRIT/306/2013 |
Gamaralalage Noyel Wijayaratne and Another Vs. The University of Peradeniya and Others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J | Senior Lecturer, qualifications, selection committee, writ of certiorari, writ of mandamus | Universities Act, Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-02-08 | CA/WRIT/307/2015 |
W.T.T. Wittachchi Vs. Land Reforms Commission and Others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J | Writ of Mandamus, statutory determination land, uberrima fide, Testamentary action | Civil Procedure Code, LRC Law | Download |
| 2022-02-07 | CA/DCF/926/97 |
The Attorney General Vs. Kalanasuriya Arachchige Henry
Addarawatte and Others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Title, ejectment, state land, re vindicatio action, onus of proof | Download | |
| 2022-02-03 | CA.L.A/118/2001 |
Anton Joseph Reginald Senanayake Vs. Paliyaguruge Sunanda alias N.P.G. Sunanda Naottunna
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K.K.A.V. Swarnadhipathi, J. | Partition action, interlocutory decree, lashers, delay | Partition Act No.21 of 1977 as amended by Act No.17 of 1997, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2022-02-03 | CA/TAX/27/2019 |
Setmil Developers Lanka (Pvt.)
Limited Vs The Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando J. | Profit and Income, assessable income, tax exemption period, BOI Agreement, Loss, Commercial Operations | Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, Law, No. 4 of 1978, Inland Revenue Act, No. 38 of 2000, Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2022-02-02 | CA/WRIT/40/19 |
Withanage Don Nimal Suriyasena Vs. National Housing Development
Authority and Others
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Hon.M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | writ of certiorari, writ of Mandamus, deed of conveyance, burden of proof | Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2022-02-01 | CA/PHC/169/2016 |
Multi Service Co-operative Limited of Mahawa and Others vs
Co-operative Employees Commission and Others
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S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Contempt of court, promotions, ultra vires, Cooperative Employees Commission, illegality | North-Western Co-operative Employees Commission Act, No.5 of 1995 | Download |
| 2022-01-28 | CA 488/2017 |
Hon. Attorney General vs. Nawalage Lasantha Senanayake
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam J | Possession, Trafficking, Sentencing | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2022-01-27 | CA/TAX/0052/2019 |
IWS Investment (Private) Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne J. | Difference in credit balance and corresponding debit balance, Rejection of Tax Returns, Taxable Income | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006, Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Article 148 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka, Income Tax Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-01-27 | CA/WRT/0434/2019 |
Karunatilleka Jayasundera Wickremasekera Rajapaksa Wahalanayaka Nisi Mudiyanselage Mahen Susantha Madugalle vs. Land Reform Commission and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Quit Notice, Statutory Lease, Unlawful Possession, Statutory Determination | Land Reform Law, No. 01 of 1972, State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act, Land Surveys Ordinance, No. 4 of 1866 | Download |
| 2022-01-27 | CA/WRIT/0556/2021 |
Management Service Officers’
Association of Sri Lanka Overseas
Missions and others vs. Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Competitive Examination, Public Service Commission, Eligibility Criteria | The Constitution | Download |
| 2022-01-27 | CA/HCC/0005/19 |
Mahage Sampath Fernando alias
Champika vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Abetment, Conspiracy, Reasonable Doubt, Circumstantial Evidence | Evidence Ordinance, Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-01-26 | CA/HCC/0219/2017 |
Weeratunga Arachchige Manjula Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Robbery, Possession of a firearm at the time of committing the robbery, Contradictions, Identity of Accused, Credibility of witnesses | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-01-26 | CA / WRIT / 31/2019 |
Hayleys Consumer Products Ltd vs. Director General of Customs
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Harmonized System (HS) code, Customs Classification, Commodity Classification | Download | |
| 2022-01-25 | CA/EXT/0001/19 |
Pragasini Manju Tharmasuthan Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Procedural Irregularity, Non Compliance with Australian criminal procedure law, Extraditable Offence, Double Jeopardy, Authority to Proceed | Extradition Law No. 8 of 1977 as amended by No. 48 of 1999, Australian Criminal Procedure Act, Evidence Ordinance, Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, | Download |
| 2022-01-25 | CA/PHC/0059/2020 |
Methisge Suresh Peiris Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Saliyawewa and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Renting and maintenance of vehicle, Possession of imported cigarettes without paying taxes | Tobacco Tax Act, Section 166 of the Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2022-01-25 | CA/PHC/APN/0065/2021 |
Samantha Palihawadana Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Malimbada and Others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Possession of Heroin, Inequality in treatment of suspects, Credibility of investigations, Bail, Exceptional Circumstances | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act, | Download |
| 2022-01-24 | CA/HCC/0268/2019 |
W M Aruna Shantha Mendis vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Attempted Murder, Dying Declarations, Child Witness | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-01-20 | CA/HCC/0375/2019 |
Prangige Jayasiri Peiris vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Murder, Grievous Hurt, Intention and Knowledge, Credibility of Evidence | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-01-20 | CA/WRT/0292/2019 |
I.G.L. Jayaweera Vs. Geethani Wijegunasinghe, Regional Education Director – Ambalangoda and Others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Suspension of Service, Financial Misappropriation, Disciplinary Inquiry, Compulsory Retirement, Transfers, Powers of a Public Authority | Article 140 of the Constitution, Establishment Code | Download |
| 2022-01-19 | CA/HCC/23/18 |
Karunarathne Mudiyanselage Samantha Priyalal
alias Lal Mama alias Marasinghe Mudiyanselage
Saman Pushpakumara
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Grave Sexual Abuse, Concurrent Sentences | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2022-01-19 | CA/WRT/0111/2019 |
M.A.W.P. Gnanasena Vs. Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Scheme of Recruitment, Competitive Examination, Irregularities in Interview Marking, Ultra vires and illegal appointment, Proportionality | Right to Information Act, No. 12 of 2016, Establishments Code, Article 55 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2022-01-19 | CA/HCC/0078/2017 |
Viswanathan Kanaga Manoharan Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Theft, Usage of a Dangerous Weapon, Murder, Identification, Inference of guilt, Possession, Reasonable Doubt | Evidence Ordinance, Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-01-19 | DCF /CA/710/99/ (F), DCF /CA/711/99/ (F), DCF /CA/712/99/ (F) |
Kumarapeli Arachchige Don
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Partition of Land, Lapse of time, Pedigree, Survey, Boundaries | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 | Download |
| 2022-01-18 | CA/PHC/0067/2014 |
Liyanapathirana Maithreepala Vs. Rev. Mirisse Dhammawansha Thero and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Cruelty to Animals, Ownership of cattle, Lapse of time | Animals Act No. 13 of 1907, Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-01-18 | CA/0043/2021 |
Abdul Azees Fathima Rinzan Vs. The Officer in Charge, Police Station, Bandaragama and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera J. | Bail, Assault, Remand without inquiry, Indictment | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act No. 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2022-01-18 | CA/PHC/0121/2017 |
The Ceylon Mercantile, Industrial and General Workers’ Union Vs. Ceylon Oxygen Limited and others
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Hon. Neil Iddawala, J. | Non-compliance with arbitral award, Compulsory and Voluntary Arbitration, Reinstatement | Industrial Disputes Act, Code of Criminal Procedure, | Download |
| 2022-01-13 | CA/HCC/271/18 |
Bamunusinghe Arachchilage Rohitha
Sanath Ananda vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Rape, Omissions in evidence, Credibility of the victim, Delay in witness evidence | Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2022-01-12 | CA/HCC/0184/2019 |
Seyyadu Najibudeen Moulana V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(P/CA) | Hurt, Murder, Mischief, Provocation, Evidence Ordinance | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2022-01-12 | CA/HCC/0045/2020 |
Walimuni Arachilage Mendis alias Sugath alias Walimuni Arachilage Mendis Abeysekera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Trespass, Rape, Identification, Tests of probability and improbability, Reasonable Doubt | Penal Code | Download |
| 2022-01-11 | CA/WRT/0184/2019 |
M. G. Bandula Bandara Vs. E. P. T. K. Ekanayake and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Sri Lanka Teachers Service, Compulsory Retirement, Leave Entitlement, Legitimate Expectation | Establishment Code | Download |
| 2022-01-09 | CA/HCC/0283/2019 |
Kachchi Peilabdheen Jesmeer Rizwan Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Possession and trafficking heroin, non production of articles, Evidence | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2022-01-06 | CA/PHC/0209/2017 |
Ganemulla Lekamlage Ananda Tissa Vs. Ganemulla Lekamlage Dilrukshi Ganemulla
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Usage of roadway, Soil rights, Co-ownership, Right of way | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2022-01-06 | CA/0889/2000 |
Saranasinghe Patabandige Jaytissa Vs. Saranasinghe Patabandige Justin
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| 2022-01-06 | CA/PHC/0137/2014 |
Mohamed Thaha Mohamed Hareed Vs. Municipal Engineer,
Galle Municipal Council and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Vacation of post, Interlocutory order, Revisionary Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal, Distinction between \'Order\' and \'Final Order\', Internal Transfer | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Article 154P (6) of the Constitution, Establishment Code, | Download |
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