| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Judgment By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
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| 2023-11-30 | CA/HCC/133/2020 |
Henda Hewage Anura Ishantha v. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | murder, dying declaration, test of improbability | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-11-30 | CA/HCC/ 0250/2016 |
Dicwella Vidanage Jagath Jayantha v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | murder, sudden fight, corroboration, fair trial | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-11-30 | CA/RII/02/2020 |
Podimarakkalage Tecla Dorine
Perera v. Kuruppu Arachchige Dona
Jayawathie
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Hon. Samarakoon, J. | partition, finality of interlocutory and final decrees of partition | Partition Law | Download |
| 2023-11-30 | CA/RII/04/2020 |
Basnayake Mudiyanselage Ranasinghe Bandara v. Warusa Hennedige Gamini De Silva
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Hon. Samarakoon, J. | statutory tenant, production of false evidence and non disclosure of material facts | Rent Act | Download |
| 2023-11-30 | CA/Tax/19/2013 |
ACL Metals and Alloys (Pvt) Ltd v. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Samarakoon, J. | industrial and machine tool manufacturing, investment requirement, tax exemption | Tax Appeals Commission Act, Inland Revenue Act | Download |
| 2023-11-30 | CA/Tax/16/2016 |
ACL Metals and Alloys (Pvt) Ltd v. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Samarakoon, J. | notice of assessment, industrial and machine tool manufacturing | Inland Revenue Act, Tax Appeals Commission Act | Download |
| 2023-11-29 | CA/WRIT/494/23 |
Rev. Urulewatte Dhammakiththi Thero v. Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | title to land, statutory duty, alternate remedy | Land Settlement Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-11-29 | CA (Writ) 0300/2020 |
Panamure Maithree Murthi Thero v. Rev. Niyangoda Samiddhi Mangala Thero
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Hon. Karalliyadde, J. | registration of Upasampada Declarations, power to refuse registrations | Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-11-29 | CA Appeal 369-370/2017 |
Walawadurage Asanka Alis Kovilaya v. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | unlawful assembly, murder, contradictions and omissions in evidence | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, High Court the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act | Download |
| 2023-11-29 | CA/Writ/0674/2023 |
Shaisha Solar Habarana (Private) Limited v. Ceylon Electricity Board
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Hon. Ahsan Marikar, J. | power purchase agreement, disputed facts, laches, necessary parties | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-11-29 | CA/WRT/133/2021 |
Sadew Wirajitha Akmeemana v. Secretary, Ministry of Education
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | admission of students to government schools, equal opportunity | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-11-29 | CA/Writ/0673/2023 |
Suncor Solarcity (Private) Limited v. Ceylon Electricity Board
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Hon. Ahsan Marikar, J. | power purchase agreement, disputed facts, necessary parties, laches, futility | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-11-29 | CA/WRT-564/23 |
C. G. V. Anthony & Sons (PVT) Ltd v. Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. Wickum Kaluarachchi, J. | forfeiture of gratuity | Payment of Gratuity Act | Download |
| 2023-11-28 | CA/HCC/301-309/2009 |
Mohammed Risak Hushen Imthiyas v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | possession of heroin, test of probability, benefit of the doubt, burden of proof, fair trail | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-11-28 | CA No. 109-111/2011 |
Gamini Saman Liyanage v. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | abduction, rape, murder, conspiracy, unreliable evidence | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-11-28 | CA/WRT-0523/23 |
Lanka Milk Foods (CWE) PLC v. Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. Wickum Kaluarachchi, J. | Wages Board inquiry, hearing validity of affidavit, laches | Wages Board Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-11-24 | CA Writ/67/2023 |
Thavarasa Kalai Arasan v. Dinesh Gunawardena
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | setting up of new divisional secretariats | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-11-24 | CA/HCC/ 0155/2022 |
Tikirage Mahinda Rajapaksha v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | grave sexual abuse, corroboration, omissions and contradictions in evidence | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-11-24 | CA/WRIT/0484/2022 |
Prof. Mohamed Hussain Rezvi Sherif v. Deputy Director (Medical Services), Ministry of Health
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | organ transplant surgery, private medical institution, discretionary writ jurisdiction | Companies Act, Private Medical Institutions (Registration) Act, Transplantation of Human Tissues Act, Interpretation Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-11-23 | CA/BAL/127/23 |
Denepitiya Widanalage Dona Pavani
Udeshika v. Officer in Charge,
Police Station, Borella
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | possession of heroin, bail, exceptional circumstances | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-11-23 | CA/WRIT/160/2022 |
Thalayarathne Mudalige Jagath
Wickramasekara v. State Mortgage and Investment Bank
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | disciplinary inquiry, natural justice | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-11-23 | CA/HCC/251/2020 |
Shyaman Kithsiri Hemakkodi v. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Rape, test of improbability, fair trail | Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-11-23 | CA/WRT/0555/2019 |
Upali Newspapers (Private) Limited v. Minister of Skills Development,
Employment and Labour Relations
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | industrial arbitration, gratuity, live industrial dispute | Industrial Disputes Act, Payment of Gratuity Act | Download |
| 2023-11-22 | CA/HCC/171/2020 |
Ishwara Wellappili Arachchilage Neil Wasantha v. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | possession and trafficking of heroin and morphine, chain of production, rejection of defence | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-11-22 | CA/HCC/ 0260/2017 |
Dona Mudiyanselage Dona Nilanthi
Niroshini v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | possession and trafficking of heroin, credibility and improbability | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-11-20 | CA/HCC/0202/2017 |
Maji Senadheera v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | offence of procuration, non-production of warrant, test of probability, reasonable doubt, non-custodial sentence | Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-11-20 | CA/WRT/0250/2022 |
Palitha Hemaratne Kankanamge v. Urban Development Authority
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Hon. Wickum Kaluarachchi, J. | unlawful occupation of shops, quit notices | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2023-11-17 | CA/HCC/310-318/2019 |
Mohamed Najimudin Mohamed
Shiyam v. Attorney General
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | sentencing | Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-11-16 | CA(PHC) 97/2019 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Karunarathna v. Officer in Charge,
Police Station of Aralaganwila
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | nuisance, protest, right to freedom of speech, powers of Magistrate | Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-11-15 | CA/HCC/ 0071/17 |
Widulath Arachchilage Sarath Podi Bandare v. Attorney General
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | defects in charge sheet, standard of proof | Criminal Procedure Code, Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-11-15 | CA/HCC/ 209-211/2016 |
Udhumalebbai Semilathumma alias Aysha Umma v. Attorney General
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | murder, credibility and contradictions | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-11-15 | CA/HCC/ 287/2017 |
Meegasdeniya Kankanamlage Jayadasa v. Attorney General
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | murder, contradictions in eye-witness testimony, test of probability, common intention | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-11-15 | CA/WRT/0027/2020 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage
Luxman Dissanayake v. Lionel Gunasiri Bandara Jayasinghe
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | partition, facts in dispute, alternative remedy | Partition Law | Download |
| 2023-11-14 | CA/WRIT/474/2021 |
M.A.D.A.K. Mallikarachchi v.Director,
Medical Research Institute
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | vacation of post, public service commission | Establishments Code | Download |
| 2023-11-14 | C.A. Writ/0188 / 2023 |
Data Exchange International (Private)
Limited v. Officer-in-Charge Colombo Crimes Division
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | demolition of unstable building, good faith, clean hands doctrine | Municipal Councils Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-11-14 | CA/HCC/307/2018 |
Akmeemana Obata Mudalige Ananda Wijesena alias Akmeemana Obada Mudalige Ananda Wijesekara v. Director General,
Commissioner to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | accepting bribes, proof beyond reasonable doubt, fair trial | Bribery Act | Download |
| 2023-11-13 | CA (PHC) 199/2018 |
W. M. Keerthi v. Office in Charge,
Police Station, Kurunegala
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | transport of timber without valid permit, confiscation of vehicle | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-11-13 | CA/WRT/ 411/2023 |
G.C.S. Ramanayake v. Securities and Exchange Commission of
Sri Lanka
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | transaction at Colombo Stock Exchange, investments, trade rules | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-11-13 | CA/HCC/ 0320/2019 |
Anura Liyanaarachchi v. Attorney General
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Hon. Bandula Karunarathna, J. | grave sexual abuse on a minor, test of probability | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-11-13 | CA(PHC)APN 119/2022 |
Udugama Gamage Yasas Chamindha v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | transport of timber without valid permit, confiscation of vehicle | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-11-09 | CA (PHC) 0037/2021 |
Lanka Caneries (PVT) LTD v. T.D.Seneviratne
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | dishonoured cheque, strict liability offence | Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act | Download |
| 2023-11-08 | CA/CPA/0004/2023 |
Nadeeka Vijithangani Assalla v. Officer-in-Charge, Police station, Dedigama
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | transport of timber without a valid permit, confiscation of vehicle | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-11-07 | CA/WRT/0255/2019 |
K. P. Ranathunga Nandasena v. Divisional Secretary, Rajanganaya
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | cancellation of permits, nomination of successor, facts in dispute, discretionary writ jurisdiction | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-11-03 | CA/WRIT/661/2023 |
Gamini Edirisinghe v. Secretary
Ministry of Education
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | necessary parties, appointments | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-11-03 | CA (PHC) 34/2020 |
Gamlath Arachchilage Amila Sudarshana v. Officer-in-Charge,
Police station, Warakapola
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | transport of timber without valid permit, confiscation of vehicle | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-11-02 | CA/WRIT/269/2018 |
Weerasinghe Dissanayake v. Divisional Secretary
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | nomination of successors to license, prescribed procedure | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-11-02 | CA/RTI/05/2022 |
Right to Information Commission v. Sri Lanka Telecom PLC
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | principle of functus officio, interpretation of the Right to Information Act | Right to Information Act | Download |
| 2023-11-02 | CA/TAX/10/2021 |
Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue v. Fonterra Brands Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | excessive royalty payments, permitted deductions | Tax Appeals Commission Act | Download |
| 2023-11-01 | CA/ WRIT/365/2018 |
Geekiyanage Viyantha Vijithweera v. Urban Development Authority
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | unauthorised construction of Kovil, discretionary writ jurisdiction | Urban Development Law | Download |
| 2023-11-01 | CA/HCC/ 0062/2021 |
Karalahinge Janaka Saman Kumara
alias Janaka alias Hin Malli v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | kidnapping, grave sexual abuse, credibility of evidence, medical evidence | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-11-01 | CA/HCC/23-25/2020 |
Wickramaarachchige Gamini Thilakasiri v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | murder, proof of identity beyond reasonable doubt, circumstantial evidence | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-11-01 | CA/HCC/0054/22 |
Thuwan Anush Yunush v. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | murder, dying declaration, adequate consideration to defence | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-09-27 | CA/TAX/0001/2021 |
Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue v. Aitken Spence Travels Limited
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | tax exemption | Tax Appeals Commission Act | Download |
| 2023-09-27 | CA/ WRIT/390/2018 |
A. Aravindh Kumar v. J.M.C. Priyadharshini and others
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | quit notice, competent authority | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2023-09-27 | CA Bail/0199/23 |
Rashmika Chandramal Kumaranayake v. Officer-in-Charge
Police Narcotics Bureau
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Bail, exceptional circumstances | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act | Download |
| 2023-09-27 | CA (PHC) 27/2021 |
Tikiriwanni Unnehelage Dhanapala v. Forest Range Officer
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | transporting timber, forfeiture of vehicle | Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-09-27 | CA/ LTA/09/2022 |
Nasoordeen Faleel Rizan v. N.M.M. Sabaruna
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | mismanagement of a Mosque, powers of Wakf Board, inquiry | Evidence Ordinance, Muslim Mosques and Charitable Trust or Wakfs Act | Download |
| 2023-09-27 | CA/WRT/128/20 |
Center for Environmental Justice v. Director General, Coastal Conservation and Coastal
Resource Management Department
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | coastal and marine pollution, public interest litigation | Coast Conservation and Coastal Act, National Environmental Act, Marine Pollution Prevention Act | Download |
| 2023-09-26 | C.A./RII/5/2021 |
Sandhyani Deepika Gamage v. Memmemda Arachige Nirosha
Lakmali Senerath and others
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | partition, duty of trial judge | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-09-26 | CA. HCC-0335-18 |
Imbulamure Sumangala Thero v. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | grave sexual abuse, sentencing considerations | Criminal Procedure Code, Judicature Act | Download |
| 2023-09-25 | CA/HCC/107/15 |
Alagan Sasitharan v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | dying declaration, corroboration | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-09-22 | CA/Writ/0364/2019 |
Vethanayagam Celesty Anpalagan v. University Services Appeals Board
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Hon. Sampath Wijeratne, J. | qualifications for position of lecturer, laches | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-09-22 | CA/WRT/350/2022 |
K . A. T. P. Jayasinghe v. Minister of Power & Energy
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Hon. Ahsan Marikar, J. | revised scheme of recruitment, criteria for recruitment | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-09-21 | CA (PHC) 82/2018 |
Segusahib Mohamed Aswar v. Thajudeen Mohamed Hameem
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | private plaint, summons | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-09-21 | CA (PHC) 83/2018 |
Segusahib Mohamed Aswar v. Thajudeen Mohamed Hameem
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | cheating, revisionary jurisdictoin | Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-09-21 | CA (WRIT) 222/2019 |
Sri Lanka Thapal Sevaka Ekamuthu
Sangamaya v. Postmaster General
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Hon. Karalliyadde, J. | salary scale, salary increments | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-09-20 | CA/WRIT/140/2021 |
N.W.Chaminda Pramuditha Lanka v. Geological Survey and Mines Bureau
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | power of appointment of Director General | Mines and Minerals Act | Download |
| 2023-09-20 | CA (Writ) 84/21 |
Mayadunnage Gunasena v. Kurunegala Pradeshiya Sabha
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | pipe constructed across common roadway, duty of Pradeshiya Sabha | Pradeshiya Sabha Ac | Download |
| 2023-09-20 | CA/HCC/0068/22 |
Hettiarachchige Haputhanthrige
Kulawathi v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | possession of heroin, corroboration of evidence, proof beyond reasonable doubt | Poisons, Opium And Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-09-20 | CA/WRT/224/19 |
Maj. J. A. T. P. K. Jayakody v. Lieutenant General Mahesh
Senanayaka
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Hon. Wickum Kaluarachchi, J. | leave without approval from Army, compulsory retirement | Army Act | Download |
| 2023-09-19 | CA/HCC/0310/15 |
Kariyawasam Ampegama Gamage Kamal Shantha Kariyawasam v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | possession of heroin, fair trail | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-09-18 | CA/Writ/19/2013 |
Sojitz Kelanitissa (Private) Limited v. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | VAT, insurance indemnity, interest payment | Insurance Corporation Act, Value Added Tax Act | Download |
| 2023-09-18 | CA/WRIT/85/2019 |
Virendra Kirthi Bandara Godamunne v. Road Development Authority
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | ancient monument, road construction, encroachment | Antiquities Ordinance, Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2023-09-18 | CA/Writ/115/22 |
Romesh Mohan De Mel v. Minister of Lands
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | acquisition, discretion and power, premature | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2023-09-18 | CA PHC 0031/2018 |
Hettiarachchige Chathurika Maduwanthi v. Officer -in-Charge
Police Station Tissamaharama
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | confiscation of vehicle, knowledge of commission of illegal act, revision as discretionary remedy | High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act | Download |
| 2023-09-15 | CA/HCC/0020/2021 |
Medawatte Hewayalage Kosala Sisila Kumara v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder, robbery, corpus delicti | Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-09-14 | CA/Writ/128/2017 |
SINGHA CEMENT (PVT) LTD v. Director Central Investigation Bureau Sri Lanka Custom
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Hon. Kirtisinghe, J. | forfeiture imposed by Customs, show cause | Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-09-14 | CA/WRT/0195/23 |
Ceylon Electricity Technological Engineers Superintendents Union v. Ceylon Electricity Board
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | qualifications required by Scheme of Recruitment | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-09-12 | CA/CPA/81/22 |
Iyoob Mohamed Rifas v. The Officer in Charge, Police Station, Sammanthurai
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | transporting buffaloes without valid permit, temporary custody of animals, claim of ownership, confiscation of vehicles | Animals Act | Download |
| 2023-09-12 | CA/WRT/101/2014 |
Mohamed Saukath Jaffer v. Commissioner-General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Gurusinghe, J. | Goods and Services Tax, laches | Goods and Services Tax Act | Download |
| 2023-09-12 | CA/WRT/102/2014 |
Mohamed Jaffer Mohamed Yoosuf alias Mohamed Yoosuf Mohamed Jaffer v. Commissioner-General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. Gurusinghe, J. | Goods and Services Tax, laches, suppression and misrepresentation of material facts | Goods and Services Tax Act | Download |
| 2023-09-11 | CA/PHC/189/2016 |
Kinhettige Jayashantha Eranda Perera v. Alankarage Anura Kithsiri
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Hon. Kirtisinghe, J. | possession of land, dispossession | Primary Courts’ Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-09-11 | CA/WRT/418/17 |
R.C.D. Jayawardena v. Marshall Perera
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | appointment of Chairman and Directors of Sabaragamuwa Road Passenger Transport Authority, 13th Amendment | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-09-08 | CA/Writ/0212/2020 |
Gunasekarage Leelawathie v. Divisional Secretary Madawachchiya
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Hon. Sampath Wijeratne, J. | land grant, licensees | Land Development Ordinance, State Lands Ordinance, Constitution | Download |
| 2023-09-08 | CA/HCC/0468/2017 |
Kumaravel Yoganadan alias Yoga v. Attorney General
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | possession of heroin, discrepancy in weight, burden of proof | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-09-07 | CA/RII/12/23 |
M.D. Kamani Manimekala Rajakaruna
Dassanayake (nee Saparamadu) v. M.M. Sumithra Kumari Senerath
Dassanayake
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | rights of next of kin to pension payment, divorce | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-09-05 | CA/WRIT/42/2021 |
Jayasinghe Arachchige Ranjith
Jayasinghe v. University Grants Commission
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | post of lecturer, waiver of a right | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2023-09-05 | CA/Writ 64/2021 |
Kuruwitage Don Marlin Minura Siriwardena v. Ceylon Petroleum Corporation
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | dealership agreement for filling station, relevant considerations | Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Act | Download |
| 2023-09-05 | CA/WRT/0380/2020 |
R. D. Aluthgamage v. Chairman,
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | transporting beef without permit, reasons for administrative decisions | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-09-04 | CA-HCC-161/2016 |
K.M. Abdul Majeed alias Master Raheem v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | possession of gun and live bullets, exclusive possession, identity of weapon | Firearms Act, Explosives Act | Download |
| 2023-09-01 | CA (PHC) APN 0027/23 |
Lindamulage Anoma Priyanga Silva v. Officer-in-Charge, Police station,
Madampe
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | possession of heroin, bail, exceptional circumstances | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-09-01 | C.A. RII/21/2022 |
National Savings Bank v. HNB FINANCE PLC
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Hon. Samarakoon, J. | liquidation, revisionary jurisdiction | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 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 |
| 2023-07-28 | CA/WRIT/280/2022 |
Sri Lankan Airlines Ltd. Vs. Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | writ of certiorari, | Budgetary Relief Allowance of Workers Act No. 4 of 2016 | Download |
| 2023-07-28 | CA/PHC/APN 0149/22 |
Valahasuriya Kelum Udaya Kumara Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | possession of contraband | Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-07-28 | CA HCC-39-41/2018 |
Kasinathan Muhunathan and others Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Criminal Trespass, Robbery using a firearm | Penal Code, Firearms Ordinance Act No.22 of 1996, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-07-28 | CA-HCC- 193/16 |
Sellakutti Mylvaganam Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Murder | Criminal Procedure Code Act No 15 of 1979 | 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 |
| 2023-07-27 | CA (PHC) 0248/17 |
Aboobucker Sabir Vs. Sinnarasa Aboothahir Alias
Janeer and another
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Hon. Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Assault, Hearsay evidence, defects in the charge | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979, Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-07-27 | CA/WRIT/456/2021 |
Karuppaih Rajasekaran and others Vs. Rathnamali Rubasinghe and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | writ of certiorari, Cadastral Map | Registration of Title Act No.21 of 1998, | Download |
| 2023-07-27 | CA/Writ/0290/2019 |
D. M. A. K Paranathala Vs. Gayantha Karunathilake and others
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Hon. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne, J. | writ of mandamus, | Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950, | Download |
| 2023-07-26 | CA HCC 225/10 |
D. Hewage Saman Alias Kalu Malli Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Murder, Dock Statement | Judicature Act | Download |
| 2023-07-24 | CA HCC 11/14 |
Meragal Pedige Senarathne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Forged document | Penal Code, | Download |
| 2023-07-20 | CA/Writ/0304/2019 |
Kolombage Udara Sudarshanie Silva Vs. Subasinge Arachchige Dona Maria Reeta Pilaminahamy and others
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Hon. Sampath K. B. Wijeratne, J. | writ of certiorari, Title | Interpretation Ordinance, Registration of Title Act No. 21 of 1998 | Download |
| 2023-07-19 | CA/WRIT/104/2022 |
W.M.A. Bandara and others Vs. Dr. S. H. Munasinghe and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | writ of certiorari, disciplinary control and dismissal of the public officers | Article 61A of the Constitution, | 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 |
| 2023-07-17 | CA HCC 49/2020 |
Hikkaduwa Withanage Sajeevan Prasanga Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Murder, Dock Statement | Penal Code | Download |
| 2023-07-14 | CA (PHC) 02/2017 |
Delpawita Koralage Ajith
Gunawardena Vs. Wewala Walauwe Saliya
Dissanayake and others.
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | construction of a building obstructing an access road, | Primary Court Procedure Act. No 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2023-07-14 | CA (PHC) 114/2012 |
Kariyawasam Mudalige Nalin
Chaminda and another Vs. Okandawatta Hewage Dayawathee and another
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | breach of peace, servitudanal rights, possession, | Primary Court Procedure Act no 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2023-07-14 | CA (PHC) 165/2013 |
Vallaichaamy Veluchaamy and others Vs. Officer-in-Charge Aayithiyamalai and others.
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | breach of peace, ejection | Primary Court Procedure Act No 44 of 1979, | Download |
| 2023-07-14 | CA 804/2000 (F) |
Lindamulage Erin Malkanthi De
Silva and others vs. Kottaralage Seulet Eanet Peiris and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | Partition | Prescription Ordinance No 22 of 1871 | Download |
| 2023-07-11 | CA / HCC / 0363 / 18 |
Maddumage Gamini Dharmaratne Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Murder | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No: 15 of 1979. | 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 |
| 2023-07-10 | CA/HCC -283/2014 |
Malliyawaduwala Gedara Gamini Premasiri Vs. Director General,
Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | aiding and abetting, soliciting and accepting a bribe | Penal Code, | Download |
| 2023-07-06 | CA/WRT/62/19 |
K.G.A.Gamlath Vs. Administrative Appeals Tribunal and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Writs of Certiorari, | - Prof. H. W. R. Wade on “Administrative Law” 12th edition at pages 34 to 35 | Download |
| 2023-07-05 | CA/WRIT/622/2021 |
Yashodha Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd and another Vs. Bope Poddala Pradeshiya Sabha and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | ultra vires | Conversion of Public Corporations or Government Owned Business Undertakings into Public Companies Act No. 23 of 1987 | Download |
| 2023-07-05 | CA/ HCC / 247 /20 |
Don Sirisena Ranasinghe Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Murder, eye witness, dock statement | Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 , Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 as amended. | Download |
| 2023-07-05 | CA / HCC / 399 / 2018 |
Wijesooriya Arachchige Sudesh Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | stab injury, | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2023-07-04 | CA (PHC) 210/2018 |
Mohommad Mansoor Mohommad
Subaiar Vs. Massalge Don Dinesh Suminda
Wijeratne and others
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | breach of peace, | Primary Court Procedure Act No 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2023-07-04 | CA (PHC) 212/2019 |
Mohomed Naufan Ahamed Karis Vs. Mohomed Subair Mohomed Naufan
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | primary court | Primary Court Procedure Act No 44 of 1979, | Download |
| 2023-07-04 | CA/WRIT/528/2021 |
Kaluhenage Kalindu Deshan Vimukthi de Silva Vs. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence
University and others
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna, J. | civilian students, ultra vires, | Sir John Kotelawala Defence Academy Act No. 68 of 1981 | Download |
| 2023-07-04 | CA HCC 137/142 17 |
Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage
Chinthaka Nishantha Priya Bnadara and others Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | torture, | Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment Act No. 22 of 1994, Penal code | Download |
| 2023-06-28 | CA/HCC/263/16 |
Raluwe Don Iran Chaminda alias Sujith Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Bona fide trial | Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-06-01 | CA PHC 138/2017 |
Warnakula Patabandige Aquinas
Susantha Perera v. Officer-in Charge, Marawila and others
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Hon. Kumararatnam, J. | Confiscation of vehicle, Audi alteram partem, revision as a discretionary remedy, exceptional circumstances | Excise Ordinance, High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act | 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 |
| 2023-05-31 | CA/HCC/0032/21 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Rathnayake v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Murder, failure to consider defence, right of private defence | Penal Code, Evidence Ordiance | Download |
| 2023-05-31 | CA-Writ-0293-19 |
Rajakaruna Mudiyanselage Jayawardhena v. Director General,
Mahaweli Authority and others
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Hon. Karalliyadde, J. | Nomination of successors to permits/grants, alienation of land | Land Development Ordinance, Sale of State Lands (Special Provisions) Law | Download |
| 2023-05-31 | CA-Writ-0306-19 |
Rajakaruna Mudiyanselage Leelawathie v. Director General,
Mahaweli Authority and others
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Hon. Karalliyadde, J. | Nomination of successors to permits/grants, alienation of state land | Land Development Ordinance, Sale of State Lands (Special Provisions) Law | Download |
| 2023-05-31 | CA/WRT/0453/2019 |
Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation v. K.L.C Harendra and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | equitable arbitral award | Industrial Disputes Act, Industrial Disputes Act | 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 |
| 2023-05-30 | CA/PHC/238/15 |
M. R. L. de Costa v. Urban Development Authority
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Hon. Kirtisinghe, J. | Removal of unauthorized construction, valid permit, misrepresentation/suppression of material facts, exceptional circumstances for revisionary jurisdiction | Urban Development Authority 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 |
| 2023-05-29 | CA-Writ-0385-19 |
Kurukulasuriya Patabendige Gerhard Irukshantha De Silva Adityadeva and another v. Divisional Secretary, Panadura and another
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Hon. Karalliyadde, J. | quit notice, opinion of competent authority, alternate remedy | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Evidence Ordinance, Surveyor 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 |
| 2023-05-26 | CA/HCC/0110/22 |
Rassagala Polwaththe Kulasena Gunasekara v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Murder, sudden fight on provocation | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-05-26 | C.A./ Tax/1/2013 |
Samson Sportswear (Pvt) Ltd v. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. Samarakoon, J. | interplay between sections 25(1) and 26(1)(g) of Inland Revenue Act | Inland Revenue Act | 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 |
| 2023-05-25 | CA/HCC/0274/16 |
Jinendra Prabhath Liyanage v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | trafficking of heroin, chain of custody, improbabilities and contradictions in evidence, fair trial | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Evidence Ordinance, Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-05-24 | HCC / 307 – 309 / 2017 |
Illeperuma Arachchige Don
Manoj Nishantha v. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Contradiction and inconsistency of evidence, test of probability and improbability | Penal Code, Evidence 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 |
| 2023-05-23 | CA / HCC / 0109 / 2022 |
RathnayakeMudiyanselageKaruna
dasa alias Hinni v. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Indictment, rejection of dock statement, fair trial | Criminal Procedure Code, | Download |
| 2023-05-23 | C.A. WRIT – 0010-2020 |
Premni Anushan and others v. Minister of Lands and
Parliamentary Reforms and others
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Hon. Wickum Kaluarachchi, J. | land acquisition, locus standi, uberima fides, suppression and misrepresentation of material facts | Land Acquisition 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 |
| 2023-05-22 | C.A. Writ – 0050-20 |
A. W. T. P. Alagoda v. Director – District General Hospital Matale and others
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Hon. Wickum Kaluarachchi, J. | transfers in public service, absence of authority, natural justice | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | 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 |
| 2023-05-17 | CA/HCC/0019/21 |
Siwanu Punyyarajah v. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Variation of sentence | Penal Code, Criminal Procedure 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 |
| 2023-05-16 | CA / HCC / 229 / 2014 |
Ajith Nishantha v. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Case records, evidence of record keeper, recovery | Public Property Act, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-05-16 | CA/HCC/53/2021 |
Santhanam Devage Nandasiri Silva Alias Nande v. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Sentencing | Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-05-16 | CA/LTA/06/2022 |
Majid Abdul Carder and others v. Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Mafaz and others
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Hon. Kirtisinghe, J. | Additional of parties, petition, suppression/misrepresentation of material facts | Muslim Mosques and Charitable Trusts or Wakfs Act, Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2023-05-16 | C.A./WRT- 0334/19 |
P.V. Vineetha Kumari and others v. Secretary, Ministry of Education and others
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Hon. Wickum Kaluarachchi, J. | assisted schools, maintenance of an application without natural persons as respondents | Education 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 |
| 2023-05-15 | CA/HCC/0016/22 |
Wanasinghe Mudiyanselage Samantha Rajapaksha alias Akku v. Attorney General
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Hon. Sampath Abayakoon, J. | Grave sexual abuse on minor, admission of internal notes made by JMO, discrepancies and improbabilities in evidene | Penal Code, Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2023-05-15 | CA/WRT/335/19 |
Rathgama Migelwasam Sachin Sanjana Dissanayaka v. Shalika Ariyarathne and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Mandatory requirement of submitting school leaving certificate for admission to university, suppression and misrepresentation of facts, legitimate expectations | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | 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 |
| 2023-05-10 | CA/WRT - 0364/20 |
Samrin Holdings (Pvt) Ltd v. Sri Lanka Tea Board and others
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Hon. Wickum Kaluarachchi, J. | glucose in tea, suspension of tea factory, | Tea Control Act | 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 |
| 2023-05-09 | CA / HCC / 77 / 2020 |
Alahakoon Mudiyanselage Lalinda
Sampath v. Attorney General
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Hon. Menaka Wijesundera, J. | Dying declaration, corroboration | Penal Code, Evidence Oridinance | 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 |
| 2023-05-03 | CA/WRT/ 0187/2019 |
Rukmal Susantha Dias v. Sri Lanka State Plantations Corporation and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | lease agreement, legitimate expectations | Land Reform Law | Download |
| 2023-05-03 | CA/WRT-86/19 |
Mackwoods (Pvt.) Ltd v. Assistant Commissioner of Labour and others
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Hon. Wickum Kaluarachchi, J. | termination of employment, compensation formula | Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act | 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 |
| 2023-04-04 | CA/CPA/85/2022 |
Maldeniyage Don Upali Gunarathne
Perera v. Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Iddawala, J. | Bribery, written directive, defects in an indictment | Bribery Act | Download |
| 2023-04-04 | CA/CPA/77/2022 |
Maldeniyage Don Upali Gunaratne
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| 2023-03-31 | CA/TAX/0004/2014 |
Asia Pacific Institute of Information
Technology Lanka (Pvt) Ltd Vs. The Commissioner General of Inland
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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
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| 2023-03-31 | CA/TAX/0024/2014 |
Asia Pacific Institute of Information
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| 2023-03-31 | CA/WRIT/248/2022 |
Suwada Hannadige Ranjith Wasantha Vs. Keerthi B. Kotagama and others
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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 2023-03-22 | CA/BAL/81/2022 |
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| 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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| 2023-03-21 | CA/COC/6/21 |
Upul Jayasuriya Vs. Senarath Pathirannahelage Ratna
Prabath Senanayake
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| 2023-03-21 | CA/PHC/43/2018 |
K. J. Tyrone Silva Vs. H. W. Manjula de Silva and another
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| 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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| 2023-03-20 | CA/Writ/0314/2019 |
G. A. Dayapala, Vs, M. S. Sajeeda Banu and others
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| 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
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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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| 2023-03-15 | CA/HCC/0164-166/2020 |
Mawarakanda Wathukarage
Padmasiri and others v. Attorney General
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| 2023-03-14 | CA/0875/99 F |
Nanayakkara Kudachchige Sirisena and others, Vs. Ihala Lokuhewage Gnanasundara and others.
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| 2023-03-14 | CA (PHC) 250/2017 |
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| 2023-03-13 | CA/WRIT 289/2020 |
Rathnappulige Sandun Chinthaka Vs. National Water Supply and Drainage Board
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| 2023-03-13 | CA/HCC/ 0383/2017 |
Hewa Asurathcharige Sunanda
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| 2023-03-10 | CA (PHC)09/2014 |
Ganitha Gedera Piyasena and others Vs. In Charge of Police,
Police Station, Katugasthota
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| 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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| 2023-03-10 | CA/HCC/ 0170/2020 |
Hiththatcharilage Gnanaratna alias Shantha Mama v. Attorney General
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| 2023-03-10 | CA/RII/0009/2019 |
Kopiyawattage Nandawathie Perera v. Bhadra Padmawathie Rodrigo and others
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| 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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| 2023-03-08 | CA/HCC/ 446/19 |
Palamandilage Antony Fernando v. Attorney General
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| 2023-03-07 | CA/BAIL/75/2022 |
Kannangara Arachchige Don
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| 2023-03-07 | CA. CPA. 29/ 2022 |
P. H. Gunasena v. M. L. Wijedasa and others
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| 2023-03-03 | CA/WRIT/137/2022 |
Nagananda Kodithuwakku Vs. Chandana Sooriyabandara and others
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| 2023-03-03 | CA/WRT/0377/2019 |
Paranavitharana Karunapala Vs. Minister of Lands,
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| 2023-03-02 | CA/CPA/74/22 |
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| 2023-03-02 | CA/CPA/13/2021 |
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| 2023-03-01 | CA/PHC/13/2021 |
Pradeep Chamara Bandaranaike vs. Attorney General and others
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| 2023-03-01 | CA/PHC/13/2021 |
Pradeep Chamara Bandaranaike vs Attorney General and others
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| 2023-03-01 | CA/WRT/0451/2013 |
Seylan Bank Vs. Hon. Gamini Lokuge,
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| 2023-03-01 | CA / BAIL/ 058/2022 |
Dingiya Kosgollalage Dilani Susantha Kumari
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| 2023-03-01 | CA/PHC/76/2015 (A) |
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| 2023-02-28 | CA/CPA/118/2022 |
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| 2023-02-28 | CA/TAX/0002/2010 |
SriLankan Airlines Limited vs. The Commissioner General of Inland
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| 2023-02-28 | CA/WRIT/441/2021 |
Sandresh Ravindra Karunanayake vs. Hon. Attorney General
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| 2023-02-28 | CA/WRT/0321/2019 |
Athukorala Kodithuwakkuge Chamal vs. National Housing Development Authority
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| 2023-02-28 | CA/RTI/0004/2021 |
K. A. Rohanadeera vs. Chamara Sampath
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| 2023-02-27 | CA/WRT/19/2020 |
Abdul Vahid Shaul Hamee vs. P.M.S. Charles, Director General of Customs
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| 2023-02-24 | CA/WRIT/229/2021 |
Commander M. S. D. Perera vs. Commander of Sri Lanka Navy
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| 2023-02-24 | CA/TAX/0009/2014 |
D. Samson and & Sons (Pvt) Ltd vs. Commissioner General of Inland
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| 2023-02-23 | PHC(APN)/54/2015 |
Ajith Chitradeva Kuruppu vs. Buddhipala Amrasinghe
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| 2023-02-23 | CA (PHC) 131/2013 |
Agampodidurage Somapala vs. Duwage Kularathna
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| 2023-02-21 | CA/BAIL/59/2022 |
Sulthan Faruk Vs. The Officer in Charge Police Station
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| 2023-02-21 | CA/BAIL/60/2022 |
Hapugamaralalage Manjula Kumari
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| 2023-02-21 | CA/BAIL/61/2022 |
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| 2023-02-21 | CA/BAIL/62/2022 |
Saul Hammed Fazik vs. The Officer in Charge Police Station
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| 2023-02-21 | CA/BAL/63/22 |
Wickrama Kodippili Patabendige
Jayaratne vs. Officer in Charge
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| 2023-02-16 | CA/WRT/516/19 |
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Credit Cooperative Society Limited
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| 2023-02-14 | CA/CPA/79/2022 |
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| 2023-02-13 | CA/WRIT/428/2021 |
H. K. R. Fernando Assistant Superintendent of Police vs. Mr. C. Wickramaratne Inspector General of Police
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| 2023-02-08 | CA/WRIT/290/2017 |
Mohomed Cassim Haleem vs. Seylan Bank PLC
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| 2023-02-07 | CA (PHC) 224/18 |
Halhinna Guruge Dinesh Rohitha vs. Galhenage Kapila Dharmasiri
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| 2023-02-06 | CA (PHC) 38/2016 |
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| 2023-02-03 | CA/WRIT/118/2021 |
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| 2023-02-03 | CA/RII/25/2022 |
Jayasekara Mudiyanselage Gamini vs. Hon. Attorney General
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| 2023-02-03 | CA/WRT/09/2020 |
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| 2023-02-01 | CA/BAL/034/2022 |
Anagipura Thilakarathna Vs. The Officer in Charge Police Station
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| 2023-02-01 | CA/BAL/55/2022 |
Thondilage Achintha Srimal Vs. The Officer in Charge
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| 2023-01-31 | CA/BAL/39/2022 |
Sirimanna Archchige Hasitha
Hansaka vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Malwathuhiripitiya and another
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| 2023-01-31 | CA/HCC/408/2018 |
Abeykoon Mayadunnege Athula
Abeykoon vs. Hon. Attorney General
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| 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 |
| 2023-01-31 | CA/PHC/12/2016 |
Bulathsinhala Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society vs. Kamburuwalage Dona Ranjanie
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | no right of appeal available against interim orders of the High Court, appeal preferred against an interlocutory order | Principal Act, by amending Act No. 11 of 1992, Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979, Cooperative Societies 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 |
| 2023-01-20 | CA (PHC) APN 88/18 |
Kaneswaran Nageswary vs. Gnaneswary Vairavasuntharam
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | possession of premises, disputed property | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990, Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | 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 |
| 2023-01-18 | CA (PHC) 212/2018 |
Kathriachchi Pinnawalage Sunil Padmasiri vs. Hissalla Kankanamge Wimalsena
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Hon. Prasantha De Silva, J. | appeal, special jurisdiction | Constitution, Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | 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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