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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
2022-09-30 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
2022-06-27 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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2022-06-20 CA/WRT/0045/2022
Nagananda Kodithuwakku Vs. Dinesh Gunawardena Minister of Education, and others
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2022-06-20 CA/HCC/0192/2018
Athige Don Preeman Melat Silva Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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2022-06-20 CA /HCC/0037/20
Peduru Nandage Janaka Pushpakumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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2022-06-17 CA/PHC/0038/2018
Gowindasamy Siwakumara Vs. Jayaweera Mudiyanselage Chandrika Priyadarshani,
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2022-06-17 CA/PHC/0164/2017
Harischandra Senarath Rathnayake Vs. Director General, Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority
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2022-06-17 CA/PHC/0165/2017
Harischandra Senarath Rathnayake Vs. Director General, Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority
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2022-06-17 CA/PHC/0166/2017
Harischandra Senarath Rathnayake Vs. Director General, Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority
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2022-06-17 CA/PHC/0168/2017
Harischandra Senarath Rathnayake Vs. Director General, Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority
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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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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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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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2022-06-16 CA/HCC/0064/2019
Gamhewage Sunil Shantha Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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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
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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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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
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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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Hettiarachchige Sarath Dayananda and others Vs. S.H. Kurukularachchi, Deputy Chief Secretary and others
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W.V. Karunawathie Vs. K.M.G.K. Bandara Divisional Secretary and others
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2022-06-08 CA/HCC/0200-201/2016
Janaka Edward Croos, W. Joseph Wellington Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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Sunethra Rupasinghe Vs. D. S. K. Pushpakumara, SSP- President and others
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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
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Athukorala Sajee Kankanamlage Susantha alias Chuti and others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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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
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Victor Karunathileke Tenekoon Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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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
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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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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
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K.G.D. Walter Abeysundara and others Vs. Dr. S. H. Munasinghe Secretary, Ministry of Health and others
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Thotamune Patabadige Chathura Madusanka Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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2022-05-31 CA/RII/0022/2017
Travel Data Tours and Travels (Pvt) Limited Vs. Softlogic Finance PLC and others
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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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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
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W. Deepthi De Silva Vs. Justice N. E. Dissanayake Chairman, Administrative Appeals Tribunal and others
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2022-05-26 CA/HCC/0050/2018
Saruwe Liyanage Janaka Karunaratne Vs. The Attorney General
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2022-05-26 CA/HCC/0262/2016
Kumarasinghe Arachchilage Samantha Vs. The Attorney General
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2022-05-26 CA/HCC/0425/2019
Usgoda Arachchige Rohan Janaka Sampath Alias Sagara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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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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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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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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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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2022-05-24 CA/HCC/0190/2019
David Brimoli Moses Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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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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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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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
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2022-04-04 CA/PHC/0035/2016
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R.M. Ajith Pathmakumara Vs. W.R. Anurasena and others
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2022-03-31 CA/TAX/0008/2007
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2022-03-31 CA/TAX/0013/2015
Lanka Marine Services (Private) Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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2022-03-31 CA/TAX/0020/2013
Lanka Marine Services (Private) Limited Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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2022-03-31 CA/TAX/0038/2014
Mclarens Lubricants Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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2022-03-31 CA/TAX/0053/2019
McLarens Lubricants Ltd Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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2022-03-31 CA/HCC/0130/2018
Jayawardena Kankanamlage Wijepala Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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2022-03-31 CA/HCC/0376/2017
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2022-03-31 CA/HCC/67-69/2020
Jayakodi Arachchilage Aruna Nilantha Jayasinghe and others Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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V. A. Muttiah vs. The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Nizar Mohammed Nizarthir Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Pettah and others
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Lagamuwathanna Viyannalage Premadasa Vs. The Honourable Attorney General
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J.M.C. Priyadarshani Vs. Ranawaka Arachchige Ariyawathi
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Noberst Padmanadam alias Robert Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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2022-03-30 CA/HCC/0032/2017
Mapa Mudiyanselage Sisira Kumara Bogamuwa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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2022-03-30 CA/WRT/0383/2019
Herath Mudiyanselage Bandara Menike Vs. Jagath Dias, Director General of Pensions and others
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2022-03-29 CA/PHC/0202/2015
W. D. Marks Wanigasekera Vs. Hon. Attorney General and others
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2022-03-29 CA/PHC/0194/2015
W. D. Marks Wanigasekera Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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2022-03-29 CA/HCC/0141/2019
Herathperuma Mudiyanselage Mahinda Upali Kulawardhena Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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2022-03-29 CA/HCC/0116/2018
Sandar Thadeeswaran Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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W M Aruna Shantha Mendis vs. Hon. Attorney General
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