| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Judgment By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
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| 2023-07-31 | CA/BAL/0105/23 |
Gnanasekaram Suresh Kumar Vs. The Officer in Charge Pamunugama and another
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Bail, Possession of contraband, | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act No 01 of 2008 | Download |
| 2023-07-28 | CA Bail 0108/2023 |
Pattiwilage Sudeepa Malanie Vs. The Headquarters Inspector Negombo and another.
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Hon. P.Kumararatnam,J. | Bail, possession of contraband | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by the Amendment Act No 41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2023-07-27 | CA (PHC) 0245/17 |
Aboobucker Sabir Vs. Sinnarasa Aboothahir Alias
Janeer and another.
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | assault, evidence, witness, hearsay evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979, Penal code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-07-27 | CA PHC 0246/17 |
Aboobucker Sabir Vs. Sinnarasa Aboothahir Alias
Janeer and another
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Assault, witness, hearsay evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979, | Download |
| 2023-07-27 | CA PHC 0247/17 |
Aboobucker Sabir Vs. Abdul Hameed Jameel and others.
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Assualt, damage to private property, | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979, Mediation Boards Act No- 72 of 1988 | Download |
| 2023-07-18 | CA Bail 0017/2023 |
Balakrishnan Padmini Priyadarshani Vs. The Officer-in Charge Wattala.
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Hon. P.Kumararatnam,J. | Arrest, possession of contraband | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by the Act No.13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2023-07-10 | CA/RII/16/2022 |
Isuru Uthpala Abeywardane Vs. Sampath Bank PLC
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | revisionary/restitutio in integrum, ex-parte decree | Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID -19) (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 17 of 2021 | Download |
| 2023-05-31 | CA/CPA/123/2022 |
Mirihana Kankanamalage Ruwan Chamara v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Bail, exceptional circumstances | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-05-31 | CA/HCC/ 0238/2017 |
Dahanaka Ralalage Nimal Dassanayake v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, circumstantial evidence, confession | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-05-30 | CA (PHC) 140/2017 |
Inspector of Police, Police Station
Ganemulla v. Rathgamahewage Susantha Ajith and others
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | Prescriptive rights, right of way | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-05-30 | CA/WRT/0299/2019 |
Ediri Munige Kumari Sudharma Senarath v. National Water Supply and Drainage Board and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Disciplinary inquiry, National Water & Drainage Board Disciplinary Code | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-05-30 | CA/PHC/APN/0143/2022 |
A.Nishanthi Pradeepthani v. Officer-in Charge, Police station,
Pamunugama and others
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | possession of heroin, bail, exceptional circumstances | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-05-30 | CA/TAX/0008/2015 |
Samson Rajarata Tiles (Pvt) Ltd v. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Sampath Wijeratne, J. | negative Retained Earnings/ Accumulated Loss/ Deficit be considered as “reserves”, deficit | Inland Revenue Act | Download |
| 2023-05-29 | CA/WRIT/628/2021 |
Insurance Association of Sri Lanka v. Assistant Commissioner of Labour and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Registration as trade union, employer-employee relationship, types of employment | Trade Union Ordinance, Regulations of Insurance Industry Act | Download |
| 2023-05-26 | CA/HCC/ 0038/2022 |
Somasundaram Suresh v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, burden of proof in criminal cases, circumstantial evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-05-25 | CA/TAX/009/2016 |
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue v. Sri Lanka Ports Authority
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J | nullification of assessment, power of Court of Appeal to remit the case back to Tax Appeals Commission | Tax Appeals Commission Act | Download |
| 2023-05-25 | CA/TAX/0013/2016 |
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue v. Cargills Food Services (Pvt) Ltd
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando | Appeal to Tax Appeals Commission, power of TAC preliminary objections and main issues of the appeal | Inland Revenue Act, Tax Appeals Commission Act | Download |
| 2023-05-25 | CA/TAX/0025/2018 |
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue v. United Motors Lanka PLC
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | jurisdiction of Court of Appeal to look into the correctness of nullification of assessment, power of Court of Appeal to remit case back to the Tax Appeals Commission | Tax Appeals Commission Act | Download |
| 2023-05-25 | CA/Writ/0308/2019 |
Liberty Cinemas Ltd and others v. National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Sampath Wijeratne, J. | rights over the importation and distribution of films granted to private circuits, futility, contract | National Film Corporation Act | Download |
| 2023-05-25 | CA/Writ/0309/2019 |
Cinema Entertainments (Private) Limited and another v. National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Sampath Wijeratne, J. | rights over the importation and distribution of films, futility, contract | National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka Act | Download |
| 2023-05-25 | CA/Writ/0329/2019 |
Mohomed Nasurullah v. National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. Sampath Wijeratne, J. | rights over the importation and distribution of films, futility, contract | National Film Corporation Act, State Film Corporation Act | Download |
| 2023-05-25 | CA/DCF/943/97 |
Yasalal Kodituwakku v. Edinadurage David Silva and others
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Hon. Karalliyadde, J. | partition, priority of deeds | Registration of Documents Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-05-23 | CA/WRIT/56/2023 |
J. W. M. Janaka P. K. Ratnayake v. Public Utilities Commission of Sri
Lanka and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Power of Court of Appeal to correct errors of its own orders or judgements, intervention | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-05-23 | CA/CPA/0060/22 |
Mohamed Imad Ibthisam Fakhir v. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | to revise and set aside order of High Court, revisionary powers | Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act | Download |
| 2023-05-22 | CA/Bail 0094/22 |
Daluwathumulla Gamage Neil Nandana v. Officer In-Charge Special Unit Criminal Investigations Department and another
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Commission and abetment of offences, exceptional circumstances for bail | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act | Download |
| 2023-05-21 | CA (PHC) 179/2016 |
Durairaj Daniel Semraj and another v. Moses de Silva Wickramatilleke alias Willie Wickramatilleke and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Breach of peace, possession of burial grounds/cemetery | Primary Court Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-05-19 | CA/TAX/0004/2018 |
Lanka Marine Services (Private)
Limited v. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Supply of bunker fuel to foreign vessels as export, concessionary tax rate on profits | Inland Revenue Act | Download |
| 2023-05-19 | CA/TAX/0008/2018 |
Central Finance Company PLC v. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J | Disposal of assets, time bar | Inland Revenue Act | Download |
| 2023-05-19 | CA/TAX/0021/2018 |
Stafford Motor Company (Private) Limited v. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando | Importation of motor vehicles and spare parts, profits and income, disallowable expense | Nation Building Tax Act, Inland Revenue Act | Download |
| 2023-05-19 | CA/TAX/0026/2019 |
Mclarens Lubricants (Pvt) Ltd v. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Sampath Wijeratne, J. | Qualified exports, time bar | Inland Revenue Act | Download |
| 2023-05-17 | CA/WRIT/338/2021 |
Ranjitha Traders (Private) Limited and another v. Minister of Finance and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | valid import and export control licenses, mitigated forfeiture | Imports and Exports (Control) Act, Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-05-17 | CA/WRT/37/2020 |
S.A.D. Perera v. Valikamam North Pradeshiya Sabha and others
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Quashing resolution of Pradeshiya Sabha, duty to give reasons | Water Resources Board Act | Download |
| 2023-05-17 | CA/WRIT/176/2022 |
S. D. A. U. Dasanayaka v. Flying Officer G. P. Amarasiri and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | discharge from service, conflict with statutory obligations | Air Force Law | Download |
| 2023-05-17 | CA HCC 131/20 |
Thelakara Gedara Kelum Lakmal Rathnayake v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Murder, conviction and sentencing | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-05-17 | CA / HCC / 0051 / 0052 / 2016 |
Prabu Kotalawala and others v. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Murder, identification parade, corroboration | Evidence Ordinance, Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-05-16 | CA/HCC/133/2018 |
Madawita Vithana Arachchilage Dinesh Indika v. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lank
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | possession of heroin, test of probability and improbability, creditworthiness and contradictions of prosecution witnesses, dock statement | Poisons, Opium, and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-05-15 | CA (PHC) 51/ 2018 |
Maddegoda Vidaanelage Jayasinghe and another v. Godakawela Kankanamlage Sunil
Jayarathne and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Disputed roadway, right of way | Primary Court Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-05-12 | CA/Writ/0262/2019 |
K.W.T.Priyankara v. Chairman,
Administrative Appeals Tribunal and others
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Hon. Sampath Wijeratne, J. | Qualifications for appointment to a post, legitimate expectations | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-05-12 | CA/Writ/0263/2019 |
I. B. A. R. M. Rathnayke v. Chairman,
Administrative Appeals Tribunal and others
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Hon. Sampath Wijeratne, J. | Qualifications for appointment to a post, legitimate expectations | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-05-12 | CA/HCC/0100/2022 |
Devagiri Christy Gayan de Soyza v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, grievous hurt, witness credibility, omissions and discrepancies in evidence, circumstantial evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-05-10 | CA/ WRIT/254/2018 |
B. Sivapiragasam v.Chairman,
Administrative Appeal Tribunal and others
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | Administrative Appeals Tribunal, salary scales | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-05-09 | CA No. 149/2015 |
Imiyage Sujeer Rangana Kumar Perera alias Rangana v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Murder, evidence of an accomplice, confessions, | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-05-08 | CA (PHC) APN 0127/21 |
Dawunda Wickrama Rajapaksa Wasala Munasinghe Mudiyanse Ralahamilage Rambukwelle Walawwe Ishan Udayanga v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | forfeiture of bail bond, recovery procedure | Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-05-06 | CA/HCC/0032/2016 |
Pallawattage Chandana Madhushan
Costa v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, dock statement, mitigatory plea | Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-05-02 | CA (PHC) 24 / 2014 |
Amudamana Arachchige Ajith Kumara and others v. Rajapakse Pathiranage Dayawathie and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Demarcation of boundaries, possession | Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-05-02 | CA/HCC/89/22 |
Abdul Maji Fathima Razeena alias Rizana v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Possession of heroin, tests of probability and credibility of evidence, chain of custody, dock statement | Poisons, Opium, and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-05-02 | CA/HCC/ 0070/2022 |
Warnakulasooriya Jude Kumara alias Antony Marcus Jude Kumar v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Kidnapping, grave sexual abuse, test of probability and improbability, minimum mandatory sentence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-04-04 | CA/WRT/172/2017 |
Umesh Ganganath Ranawaka and others Vs. D.K.R.Swarna,
Director General and others
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Hon. C.P. Kirtisinghe, J. | qualifications for promotions, scheme of recruitment, legal right and the legitimate expectation | Road Development Authority Act No. 73 of 1981 | Download |
| 2023-04-04 | CA / HCC/ 0015 / 2021 |
Jayasinghe Tharindu Prasad
Jayasinghe v. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Variation of sentence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-03-31 | CA/TAX/0004/2014 |
Asia Pacific Institute of Information
Technology Lanka (Pvt) Ltd Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Value Added Tax (VAT), | Board of Investment Law, No. 4 of 1978, Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2002 | Download |
| 2023-03-31 | CA/TAX/0005/2014 |
Asia Pacific Institute of Information
Technology Lanka (Pvt) Ltd Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Ruwan Fernando, J. | The Value Added Tax (VAT), | VAT Act | Download |
| 2023-03-31 | CA/TAX/0024/2014 |
Asia Pacific Institute of Information
Technology Lanka (Pvt) Ltd Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Value Added Tax (VAT) | VAT Act | Download |
| 2023-03-31 | CA/WRIT/248/2022 |
Suwada Hannadige Ranjith Wasantha Vs. Keerthi B. Kotagama and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Interdiction, writ of Certiorari | Establishments Code of Government of Sri Lanka, | Download |
| 2023-03-31 | CA/HCC/ 0012/2018 |
Daluwathumulla Gamage Mallika Vs.Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | r possession and trafficking respectively of 5.3 grams of Heroin, life imprisonment | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-03-31 | CA/HCC/ 0012/2018 |
Daluwathumulla Gamage Mallika v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Trafficking heroin, appeal | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-03-31 | CA/TAX/0028/2019 |
ACL Cables Limited v.Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Samarakoon, J. | Tax appeal, industrial and machine tool manufacturing | Tax Appeals Commission Act, Inland Revenue | Download |
| 2023-03-31 | C. A. Tax 30/2014 |
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue v. M/S Lanka Marine Services
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Hon. Samarakoon, J. | Time bar, Vasudeva Nanayakkara vs. Choksy and others | Inland Revenue Act | Download |
| 2023-03-30 | CA (PHC) 116/2013 |
The Commissioner of Local Government, Central Province vs. Mawela Tholangamuwe Gedara Karunaratne
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | State Lands Recovery; Competent Authority; Notice to Quit; Magistrate Jurisdiction Limits | Constitution of Sri Lanka; High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979 | Download |
| 2023-03-30 | CA (PHC) 151/2018 |
Walideniye Gedera Gamini Sarath Kumara vs. Divisional Secretary, Bulathkohupitiya and another
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | State Lands Recovery; Quit Notice Service; Directory Provisions; Valid Permit Defense | Provincial High Court Special Provisions Act No. 19 of 1990; Constitution of Sri Lanka; State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979 | Download |
| 2023-03-30 | CA/WRIT/45/2019 |
Ven. K. Wacheeswara Thero and others Vs. Dharmasena Dissanayaka and Others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | writ of Mandamus , | Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2023-03-30 | C.A. Writ No 401/2017 |
Bothalage Antony Greshan Fernando v. Sanjeewani Herath and others
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Hon. Gurusinghe, J. | cancellation of land development permit, public duty | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-03-29 | CA (PHC) 76/2016 |
Kalawail Pathirage Somwathie, Alias Soma Pathirana and others vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Kalutara South and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Revisionary Jurisdiction; Breach of Peace; Provisional Possession; Civil Adjudication | Constitution of Sri Lanka; Provincial High Court Special Provisions Act No. 19 of 1990; Primary Courts\' Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979; Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-03-29 | CA (PHC) APN 86/22 |
Harankaha Vidanalage Siriyawathi v. Officer in Charge Police Station
Ingiriya and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Possession of heroin, absence of reference to the place of discovery of heroin | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-03-29 | CA/HCC / 301 / 2019 |
Rasakumar Thirukumar v. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Rape, imprisonment of all charges to run concurrently | Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-03-29 | CA/HCC/0156/0161/17 |
Francis Dharshanan and others v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Possession of offensive weapon, facts capable of giving another inference | Offensive Weapons Act | Download |
| 2023-03-28 | CA (PHC) 144/2017 |
Kaludewa Padmini De Silva Vs. OIC Anti – Vice Unit,
Head Quarters Police,
Avissawella, And another
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | confiscation of vehicle, transporting wood | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-03-28 | CA PHC 208/2018 |
Kanaththage Premasiri Gunawardena vs. Mulake Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Dammika Samarakoon Bandara, Executive Engineer, Urban Development Authority, Kundasale
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Building Limit Contravention; Demolition Order; Statutory Power; Unauthorised Construction | Provincial High Court Special Provisions Act No. 19 of 1990; Constitution of Sri Lanka; Thoroughfares Act; National Thoroughfares Act No. 40 of 2008 | Download |
| 2023-03-28 | CA/WRIT/66/2022 |
Fits Aviation Private Limited Vs. B. K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | writ of Certiorari ,Termination of Employment | Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No. 45 of 1971 | Download |
| 2023-03-28 | CA (PHC) 164 /2018 |
Ruwan Prabath Gunawardana v. Financial Crimes Investigation Unit CID and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Blank cheques | Debt Recovery Act | Download |
| 2023-03-27 | CA/HCC/0218/17 |
Manuwel Peirislage Nishantha Kithsiri Peiris alias Manuwel Peirislage Jayantha Kithsiri Peiris v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Murder, medical evidence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-03-27 | CA/Writ/437-2022 |
Ramalingam Ranjan v. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Discretionary power | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-03-24 | C.A.(P.H.C.) No.92/2018 |
Jayaweera Mudiyanselage Chandrika Priyadharshani Vs. Jessie Augustine Bandara
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Hon. Swarnadhipathi, J. | writ of certiorari, Eviction, state lands | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2023-03-24 | CA/HCC/0214-215/2014 |
Husniras Mohamed Hussain and another v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, witnesses, discrepancy in evidence | Evidence Ordinance, Criminal Procedure Code, Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-03-24 | CA/HCC/102/104/18 |
Abdul Hamid Mohamad Aslam and others v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Murder, appeal, credible witness | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-03-23 | CA/WRT/390/19 |
Manikka Hetti Mudalige Nicholas
Cansious Perera Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Mandamus, | Inland Revenue Act No 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2023-03-23 | CA 906/2000F |
Geeganage Jayawardana v. Subasin Kattadige Josoline and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Partition, amended statement of claims | - | Download |
| 2023-03-22 | CA/BAL/81/2022 |
Fazrul Rahuman Mohomed Zahran Vs. G.P.Y.S. Keerthisingha, OIC Gang Robbery Investigation Branch Criminal Investigation Department
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | no sufficient material to keep the suspect detained, Arrest | Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act | Download |
| 2023-03-22 | CA (PHC) 189/2019 |
Abdul Hafeel Ahamad Abbas v. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Possession of wallapatta, absence of charge sheet or plaint against suspect | Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-03-21 | CA/PHC/77/2018 |
Nanhimi Arachchi Kankanamalage
Nimal Kumara Padmasiri Vs. OIC Gampaha and others
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | transporting timber without a permit, confiscation of vehicle | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-03-21 | CA/COC/6/21 |
Upul Jayasuriya Vs. Senarath Pathirannahelage Ratna
Prabath Senanayake
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | Contempt of court, False statements on affidavits | Judicature Act | Download |
| 2023-03-21 | CA/PHC/43/2018 |
K. J. Tyrone Silva Vs. H. W. Manjula de Silva and another
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Road dispute, encroached | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-03-21 | CA/HCC/ 0414/201 |
Ravindra Raj Kumar v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Trafficking heroin, standard of proof | Evidence Ordinance, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-03-21 | C.A. WRT-0174/20 |
Rangana Prasad Weerasooriya v. Weerasooriya Arachchige
Ariyawathie Mangalika and others
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Hon. Wickum Kaluarachchi, J. | Debt conciliation, morgage | Debt Conciliation Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-03-20 | CA/Writ/0314/2019 |
G. A. Dayapala, Vs, M. S. Sajeeda Banu and others
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Hon. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne, J. | writ of certiorari, writ of Mandamus, Right to Information Act, ultra vires | Land Development Ordinance, | Download |
| 2023-03-17 | CA/HCC/ 0342/2018 |
Wannige Priyantha Wijebandara alias
Dany Priyantha v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Grave sexual abuse, children as competent witnesses | Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-03-16 | CA/PHC/213/17 |
Public Health Inspector
Weragala Vs.M.S. Jayasinghe and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Analyst report | Food Act | Download |
| 2023-03-16 | CA/HCC/0254/16 |
Loku Arumage Nimal Jayasinghe v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Possession of a gun, possession of live cartridges, actual possession | Firearms Ordinance, Explosives Act | Download |
| 2023-03-16 | C.A. (Writ) 467/2019 |
Indikatiya Hewage Jagath Nishantha v. National Police Commission and others
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Hon. Karalliyadde, J. | Administrative Appeal Tribunal | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-03-15 | CA/HCC/0168/20 |
Kottagodage Don Indra Kumara v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Grave sexual abuse on a minor, burden of proof, reasonable doubt | Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-03-15 | CA/HCC/0164-166/2020 |
Mawarakanda Wathukarage
Padmasiri and others v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, dying deposition, identification, infirmities in prosecution witnesses | Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-03-14 | CA/0875/99 F |
Nanayakkara Kudachchige Sirisena and others, Vs. Ihala Lokuhewage Gnanasundara and others.
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Hon. Kirtisinghe, J. | ejection, recovery of damages | Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-03-14 | CA (PHC) 250/2017 |
Municipal Council, Kurunegala and others vs. Karunarathne Mudiyanselage Somasiri (Power of Attorney holder of Tiron Lawrence Nawarathne de Alwis)
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Land Dispute; Primary Court Jurisdiction; Breach of Peace; Dispossession | Constitution of Sri Lanka; Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979; Judicature Act; Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-03-13 | CA/WRIT 289/2020 |
Rathnappulige Sandun Chinthaka Vs. National Water Supply and Drainage Board
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Mandamus, legitimate expectation | Public Administration Circulars Nos. 25/2014 | Download |
| 2023-03-13 | CA/HCC/ 0383/2017 |
Hewa Asurathcharige Sunanda
Priyadarshana v. Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Bribery, bail, non-custodial sentence | Bribery Act | Download |
| 2023-03-10 | CA (PHC)09/2014 |
Ganitha Gedera Piyasena and others Vs. In Charge of Police,
Police Station, Katugasthota
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | possession, | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-03-10 | CA (PHC) 214/2018 |
C.G. Perera vs. Chairman (Now Secretary) Officer exercising powers under the Urban Development Authority Act, Pradeshiya Sabha of Kelaniya
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Unauthorized Construction; Demolition Order; Building Permit; Burden of Proof | Constitution of Sri Lanka; Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978; Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-03-10 | CA/HCC/ 0170/2020 |
Hiththatcharilage Gnanaratna alias Shantha Mama v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Grave sexual abuse, amendment of charges | Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-03-10 | CA/RII/0009/2019 |
Kopiyawattage Nandawathie Perera v. Bhadra Padmawathie Rodrigo and others
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Hon. Samarakoon, J. | Revision application | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-03-08 | CA/HCC/ 0146/2018 |
Wanniarachchige Chaminda Dharsana
Fonseka v. Director-General
Commission to Investigate
Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Bribe, standard of proof | Bribery Act | Download |
| 2023-03-08 | CA/HCC/ 446/19 |
Palamandilage Antony Fernando v. Attorney General
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Murder, dying declaration, standard of proof | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-03-07 | CA/BAIL/75/2022 |
Kannangara Arachchige Don
NiroshaShyamali Kannangara Vs. OIC Narammala and Another.
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail, | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses act | Download |
| 2023-03-07 | CA. CPA. 29/ 2022 |
P. H. Gunasena v. M. L. Wijedasa and others
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Hon. Swarnadhipathi, J. | High Court Writ, proper inquiry under Agrarian Services Act | Agrarian Services Act | Download |
| 2023-03-03 | CA/WRIT/137/2022 |
Nagananda Kodithuwakku Vs. Chandana Sooriyabandara and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | writ of Mandamus | Gazette Extraordinary Notification No. 2241/41 dated 19.08.2021, Court of Appeal Rules | Download |
| 2023-03-03 | CA/WRT/0377/2019 |
Paranavitharana Karunapala Vs. Minister of Lands,
Mihikatha Madura and Others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus | Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935 | Download |
| 2023-03-02 | CA/CPA/74/22 |
Meneri Gamage Don Amila Udayanga and another Vs. OIC Thellippalai and another.
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | revisionary application, bail | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act | Download |
| 2023-03-02 | CA/CPA/13/2021 |
Aysha Hameed and another v. Mohomed Mohideen Shaul Hameed and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | information filed under section 66(1)(b) of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, rejection of amended affidavit | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-03-01 | CA/PHC/13/2021 |
Pradeep Chamara Bandaranaike vs. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | Confiscation of vehicle, precautionary measures, knowledge of the offence | Animal’s Act, Forests Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-03-01 | CA/PHC/13/2021 |
Pradeep Chamara Bandaranaike vs Attorney General and others
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | Confiscation of vehicle, appeal | Animal\'s Act | Download |
| 2023-03-01 | CA/WRT/0451/2013 |
Seylan Bank Vs. Hon. Gamini Lokuge,
Minister of Labour and Others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writ of Certiorari, | Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2023-03-01 | CA / BAIL/ 058/2022 |
Dingiya Kosgollalage Dilani Susantha Kumari
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail, Arrest, | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of crimes and Witnesses act. | Download |
| 2023-03-01 | CA/PHC/76/2015 (A) |
Subair Lafeer Vs. Thanganayaki Mahadevan and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Primary Courts Procedure; Land Dispute; Revisionary Jurisdiction; Laches | Primary Courts\' Procedure Ac | Download |
| 2023-02-28 | CA/CPA/118/2022 |
Saludin Mohemmed Akbar vs. The Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | Revision, misappropriation of State funds, forfeiture of property, opportunity to be heard, issuance of formal notice | Offences Against Public Property Act | Download |
| 2023-02-14 | CA/CPA/79/2022 |
Lekamwasam Liyanage Lakshani Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station and another
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Hon. Neil Iddawala J. | revision application, setting aside of the order of the Learned High Court Judge, enlarge the suspects on bail, submitting misleading facts, no irregularity or illegality of the order of the High Court in refusing the application of bail | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2023-01-31 | CA/BAL/39/2022 |
Sirimanna Archchige Hasitha
Hansaka vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Malwathuhiripitiya and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Application to obtain bail, age of suspects, exceptional circumstances for bail | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2023-01-31 | CA/HCC/408/2018 |
Abeykoon Mayadunnege Athula
Abeykoon vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, attempted murder, attempted murder using offensive weapon, test of probability, credibility of evidence, reasonable doubt, rejection of dock statement | Sections 296 and 300 of the Penal Code and section 4(2) of the Offensive Weapon Act, Section 110(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-31 | CA/HCC/333/2019 |
Hapuarachchige Weerarathna and another vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Attempted murder, grievous hurt, burden of proof in criminal case, lesser culpability, common intention | Sections 300, 301 and 315 of Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-01-31 | CA/HCC/231/2018 |
Mohomad Rauf Mohomad Hilmi alias Gama vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Murder, sole eye-witness, reasonable doubt | sections 32 and 296 of the Penal Code, section 148 (4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-31 | CA/HCC/267/2009 |
Aluthbaduge Srimathi Jayantha Rodrigo vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | False evidence, dishonest misappropriation of stamp duty, cheating, proof of ingredients of each offence, burden of proof | Sections 190, 196, 386 and 400 of the Penal Code, section 5(1) of the Public Property Act | Download |
| 2023-01-30 | CA/WRT/561/2021 |
The Union of Revenue Inspectors of
Local Government Service Revenue Inspector Division Municipal Council of Kandy and others vs. Lalith U. Gamage, Governor- Central Province and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | recruitment of Revenue Inspectors, contrary to Public Administration Circulars, Scheme of Recruitment, jurisdiction of Court of Appeal to hear the matter | Sections 12, 14 and 16 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2023-01-30 | CA/HCC/302-306/2016 |
Thiruchelvam Nixon alias Ramesh and others vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Murder, common intention vs vicarious liability, judge certifying demeanor and deportment of a witness whose evidence was not taken before him, fair trial, corroboration of evidence, duty of prosecuting State Counsel | Sections 32, 140, 146, 294 and 296 of the Penal Code, section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance, section 199(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-30 | CA/HCC/404/2018 |
Wanniarachchige Sunil Fonseka alias Ajith vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Cruelty on minor child, intentional neglect, hurt | Sections 32, 308A(2), 310, 311, 312 and 314 of the Penal Code, section 177 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-27 | CA/PHC/181/2018 |
Liyana Arachchige Namal vs. Liyana Arachchige Sandya Namali and another
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Uncertainty of subject matter (disputed premises), determining possession of property | Sections 66 and 68 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-27 | CA/TAX/5/2019 |
Indian Overseas Bank vs. The Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Appeal against determination of Tax Appeals Commission, deductibility of interest expense, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between Sri Lanka and India, general deduction rule | Sections 25(1) and 26(1)(g) of the Inland Revenue Act, Article 7(3) Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between Sri Lanka and India | Download |
| 2023-01-27 | CA/TAX/18/2019 |
LOLC Finance PLC vs. The Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Dr. Ruwan Fernando, J. | Appeal against determination of Tax Appeals Commission, abolition of capital gain, trading profit and income, intention of acquiring assets, brand and goodwill | Inland Revenue Act | Download |
| 2023-01-27 | CA/WRT/151/2021 |
Warakamure Gedara Ahamed
Mohamed Mazeen vs. Ms. A.H.M. Indika Kumari Abesinghe, Divisional Secretary and another
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Quit notice, purpose of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2023-01-27 | CA/WRT/353/2022 |
T.A.N.S. Thevarapperuma vs. J.M.C. Priyadarshani and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | quit notice concerns private land, service of quit notice, competent authority | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Land Reform Law | Download |
| 2023-01-27 | CA/RII/12/2019 |
Panadura Pradeshiya Sabhawa vs. Don Wimal Wijesuriya and another
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | restitutio-in-integrum, perpetual succession, legal entity, delegation of powers, terms of settlement | Pradeshiya Sabhas Act | Download |
| 2023-01-27 | CA/HCC/8/2018 |
Ganeachchi Pathirannahalage Lakshman vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Murder, proof of identity of suspect beyond reasonable doubt, Turnbull principles, evidence of single witness | Section 296 of the Penal Code, section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-27 | CA/HCC/37/2019 |
Basnayaka Mudiyanselage Ranjith
Basnayaka vs. Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and another
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Soliciting and accepting a bribe, non-custodial sentence | Sections 16(b), 19(c) and 26 of the Bribery Act | Download |
| 2023-01-26 | CA/HCC/253/2017 |
Basnagala Gamaralalage Priyantha Padmakumara vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Gurusinghe, J. | Appeal from conviction of murder, minor discrepancies or variations in witness testimony, recovery of evidence from a confession | Sections 27 and 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-01-26 | CA/WRT/23/2023 |
Vithan Harischandralage Premasiri and another vs. National Development Bank PLC and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Authority of bank to auction mortgaged property, licensed commercial bank, principle of proportionality | Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act No.4 of 1990, sections 2, 19, 37, 41A and 42 of the Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-26 | CA/WRT/106/2022 |
Ceylon Bank Employees’ Union and others vs. Bank of Ceylon and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Payment of premature retirement benefits, contract of employment, availability of judicial review, misrepresentation of material facts | Bank of Ceylon Ordinance, Finance Act | Download |
| 2023-01-26 | CA/WRT/369/2020 |
Ven. Bambarawane Saddhathissa vs. Raja Manthreelage Thilak Rajapaksha and others
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Parliamentary election, public officer, disqualification from election, Writ of Quo Warranto | Articles 61A, 63, 66, 89, 90, 91, 102, 140, 144 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Parliamentary Elections Act | Download |
| 2023-01-26 | CA/HCC/24/2016 |
Nagarasa Sivaseelan vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, alibi, burden of proof, productions, right to a fair trial, dock statement, Ellenborough principle | Section 296 of the Penal Code, section 106 of the Evidence Ordinance, section 126A of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-26 | CA/HCC/129/2019 |
Thajudeen Mohomad Fahim vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Cheating, proof beyond reasonable doubt, contradictions, predetermination of matter by judge | Sections 398 and 403 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-01-26 | CA/HCC/91/2009 |
S.A. Latheef vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Murder, confessions, non-direction or misdirection of jury, burden of proof, Ellenborough dictum, circumstantial evidence | Section 296 of the Penal Code, sections 199(3) and 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code, section 24, 27 and 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-26 | CA/WRT/422/2020 & CA/WRT/440/2020 |
Prof. D.G. Harendra de Silva and others vs. Pavithra Wanniarachchi
Minister of Health, Nutrition and
Indigenous Medicine and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Removal of Sri Lanka Medical Council members, nemo judex in causa sua, natural justice | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, sections 12 and 19D of the Medical Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-25 | CA/BAL/1/2022 |
Sakkariya Mohamed Rizwan vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Pothuvil and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Bail, exceptional circumstances for bail, ensuring rights and safety of victims and witnesses | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2023-01-25 | CA/BAL/24/2022 |
Victor Susantha Gamini alias
‘Kochchi Gamini’ vs. The Officer in Charge, Police Station, Aralaganwila and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Application for bail, exceptional circumstances for bail | Assistance to and protection of Victims of Crime and Witness Act | Download |
| 2023-01-25 | CA/BAL/54/2022 |
Giguruwa Gamage Ajith Priyantha, vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Opatha and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Application to obtain bail, exceptional circumstances for bail, safeguarding rights of witnesses and victims | Assistance to and Protection of Victims and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2023-01-24 | CA/PHC/73/2015 |
Kim John Kooling vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station Weligama and 8 others
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | Conditional order for removal of nuisance, fulfillment of conditions, procedure to be followed when making a conditional order absolute | Sections 98, 100, 101, 102 Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-24 | CA/PHC/158/2015 |
Vitharanage Shiromala Priyadarshani v. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | Revision, forfeiture of vehicle used to transport cannabis, release of the vehicle upon proof of innocence, fair hearing | Section 79 of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, section 40 of the Forest Ordinance, section 3A of the Animals Act, sections 54 and 64 of the Fauna and Flora Protection Act | Download |
| 2023-01-24 | CA/BAL/1/2022 |
Thewa Hettige Upali Lakshman Silva vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Pannala and others
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | Suspect arrested for possession of heroin, bail refused due to absence of exceptional circumstances, power of courts to revise an order made by themselves | Section 83(1) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-24 | CA/HCC/463/2017 |
Arumugam Jegadeeswaran vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Possession and trafficking of heroin, corroboration, credibility of public officers, test of probability | Sections 54A(b) and 54 A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance, section 48 of the Judicature Act | Download |
| 2023-01-23 | CA/HCC/250/2018 |
Attorney General vs. Selvakumar Sathyaleela alias Sathya
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Murder, abetment, conspiracy, detonating a suicide bomb, formulation of charges | Section 3(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Special Provisions) Act No. 15 of 2005, sections 102, 104, 108, 294 and 296 of the Penal Code, sections 164, 167 and 177 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-01-23 | CA/HCC/80/2017 |
Welivita Liyanage Don Mahesh Lasantha Perera vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Murder, attempted murder, gang rape, identification parade, dock identification, proof beyond reasonable doubt | Sections 32, 296, 364(2) and 300 of the Penal Code, section 3 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-20 | CA/HCC/52/2018 |
Zeik Ismail Akbar alias Master vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Trafficking and possession of heroin, evidence of Government Analyst, proof beyond reasonable doubt | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, sections 414 and 420 of the Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-01-20 | CA/PHC/143/2018 |
Hewa Pathirana Jayawickrama vs. Office -In-Charge, Police Station, Mawathagama and another
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Transporting timber without valid permit, confiscation of property, corroboration, burden of proof, exceptional circumstances for revision | Sections 25 and 40 of the Forest Ordinance, section 425 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-19 | CA/HCC/261/2014 |
Walakada Gamage Priyantha vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Gurusinghe, J. | Appeal for conviction of possession and trafficking of heroin, evidence of drug trafficking, change of law during pendency of appeal | Section 54 of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Amendment) Act No. 41 of 2022, Section 3(3)(c) of the Interpretation Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-19 | CA/HCC/58/2018 |
Karunanayake Pathirennehelage Sunil Wickramaratne alias Nilame vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, exception 4 to section 294 of the Penal Code, defence of intoxication, | Sections 296 and 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-01-19 | CA/HCC/183/2020 |
Don Danushka Hewa Vitharana alias Pola vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | Rape, minimum mandatory sentences, judicial discretion in sentencing | Sections 13 and 364(2) of the Penal Code, section 241 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2023-01-18 | CA/BAL/32/2022 |
Ramasamy Yohan Jayantha vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station,
Akmeemana
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Application to obtain bail, exceptional circumstances for bail | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2023-01-18 | CA/PHC/212/2018 |
Kathriachchi Pinnawalage Sunil Padmasiri and another vs. Hissalla Kankanamge Wimalsena and another
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Taking forcible possession of a part of a land by erecting a fence, breach of public peace, functions of Primary Court and civil courts | Sections 66, 68 and 74 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-18 | CA/WKF/4/2019 |
A.H.M. Misrulafi and others vs. M.I.M. Amanullah and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Cancellation of registration of mosque, Muslim charitable trust, registration effected on misrepresentation of facts | Section 10 of the Wakf Act | Download |
| 2023-01-17 | CA/HCC/259/2019 |
Hewa Halpawannage Aruna Shantha Pathinayake vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Trafficking and possession of heroin, credibility of first information, evidence of surveillance by officers in civil clothes, burden of proof in criminal case | Sections 54A(b) and 54A(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-17 | CA/CPA/25/2022 |
Sudirikku Hennadigodage Piyaseeli vs. Officer in Charge, Colombo Crime Division, Dematagoda
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Exceptional conditions for bail, morality as a yardstick or exceptional ground in application for revision for an offence committed under Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act, Prevention of Terrorism Act | Download |
| 2023-01-17 | CA/CPA/47/2022 |
Malawiarachchige Samantha Nandana Kumara vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Remanded for possession of heroin, exceptional circumstances for bail | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-01-16 | CA/HCC/300-302/2018 |
Susehewage Piyal Indrajith and others vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, defence of intoxication, power of Court of Criminal Appeal to peruse improperly admitted witness statements and evidence, proof beyond reasonable doubt | Section 296 of Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-01-13 | CA/HCC/437/2019 |
Pussagodage Thusitha Namal
Kumara vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J (P/CA) | Appeal for conviction of possessing heroin, section 203 Code of Criminal Procedure Act is directory and not mandatory | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, section 203 Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-12 | CA/WRT/176/2020 |
Asoka Kularatne vs. Bope-Poddala Pradeshiya Sabha and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Institution of action against a divesting order, cancellation of development permit, legitimate expectations, legal right to enjoy proprietary rights | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-01-12 | CA/PHC/70/2014 |
Hewa Pathiranage Sompala Munasinghe vs. K.D.S.Subhasinghe and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Revision application, servitudanal right of way, exceptional circumstances to warrant revisionary jurisdiction | Section 69(1) of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-12 | CA/CPA/117/2017 |
Sarath Andrahennadi vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Sigiriya and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Obstructing access to a land, right of appeal against order of Primary Court, appellate and revisionary jurisdiction of the High Court, exceptional circumstances for revision | Sections 66, 68 and 74 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, Articles 138 and 154(3)(b) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-01-12 | CA/WRT/156/2022 |
Jayaratne V.I.P. Services (Private) Limited vs. Major General (Retd.) G. Vijitha Ravipriya, Director General of Sri Lanka Customs and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | release of vehicle import documents, excise duty payable, legitimate expectations, rights of the Petitioner, reasonable criteria | Section 3 of the Protection of Government Revenue (Special Provisions) Act No. 1 of 2006 | Download |
| 2023-01-12 | CA/TAX/17/2019 |
Dialog Broadband Networks (Private) Limited vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Sampath Wijeratne, J. | VAT, Telecommunication Development Charge, tax refund, taxable supply of services, government grant, fiscal levy | Sections 2(1)(a), 5, 83 of the Value Added Tax Act, section 11A(6) of the Tax Appeals Commission Act, section 26 of the Finance Act, section 242 (1) of the Companies Act | Download |
| 2023-01-11 | CA/BAL/19/2022 |
Panambarage Suranjan Alexander Fernando vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Negombo and others
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Application to obtain bail, exceptional circumstances for bail | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2023-01-11 | CA/BAL/30/2022 |
Wisnadewayalage Nirosh Malkanthi vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Giradurukotte and another
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Application to obtain bail, exceptional circumstances for bail | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act | Download |
| 2023-01-11 | CA/PHC/125/2018 |
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Nalani Kumarihami vs. Mahamarakalage Kurukulasuriya
Patabedige Anura Kumarasiri Perera
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Removing a fence and altering demarcation of boundaries, revisionary jurisdiction of Provincial High Court | Sections 66 and 69 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-01-09 | CA/WRT/450/2022 |
Chandana Niroshana Lokuliyanage and another vs. Wijedasa Rajapakshe, Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | Relocation of courts complex, availability of judicial review, place of hearing of courts | Judicature Act | Download |
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