| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Judgment By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
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| 2025-12-22 | CA/WRT/008/2024 |
Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Vs Sarath Chandrasiri Withana, Arbitrator and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner is the Foreign Employment Bureau, who advertised to fill the vacancies in the Administrative Class of the cadre internally. The 4th to 22nd Respondents were among the candidates who had applied; however, they did not obtain the required marks. A dispute arose and the matter was referred to arbitration. The arbitral award was granted in favour of the 4th to 22nd Respondent, however, it did not consider the fact that there were no vacancies existing at the time to absorb them into the cadre. Writ of Certiorari and Prohibition issued quashing the said arbitral award. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-19 | CA/WRT/0103/2024 |
Karunarathnage Robert Seneviratne Tennakoon Vs The Divisional Secretary of Kobeigane and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner being the eldest child of the original permit holder, who had died and nominated his wife as the successor, sought to be substituted. The same permit holder held two plots of land, one on permit issued under the Land Development Ordinance, and the other one’s permit was on the pipeline to be issued. The widow never made an application to succeed within the time stipulated as she had also died within sixteen months of the death of the original permit holder. The Divisional Secretary decided to amalgamate both lands and divided into equal shares among all the children. The Petitioner successfully invoked the jurisdiction of this Court to obtain a Writ of Certiorari and Mandamus to declare him as the successor in respect of th | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-19 | CA/PHC/149/2019 |
Athige Prasad Kumara De Silva (Power of Attorney Holder of Athige Rohitha Kusumsiri) Vs. Labour Department and another
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Sections 38 and 40 of the EPF Act, No personal liability for directors where there is no offence | The Employees’ Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-12-19 | CA/PHC/APN/0102/2024 |
Udakumbare Sadara Susantha Gunaratne Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Bail Pending Appeal. | The Penal Code. • The Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. • The Bail Act No.30 of 1997. | Download |
| 2025-12-19 | CA/WRT/791/2024 |
Buckingham International (Pvt) Ltd. and other Vs Director General Sri Lanka Customs and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-12-19 | CA/WRT/790/2024 |
Buckingham International (Pvt) Ltd. and other Vs Director General Sri Lanka Customs and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-12-19 | CA/WRT/209/2022 |
W.R.H. Epasinghe v. Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugahatenne and Others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Summary Trial – Cout Martial – Charge Sheet – Natural Justice – Fair Trial – Alternative Remedies - Laches | Navy Act, No. 34 of 1950 (as amended) Sri Lanka Navy Order 0501 | Download |
| 2025-12-19 | CA/WRT/457/2022 |
A.R.F.S. Fanoon Vs South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Appointment of Lecturer (Probationary) , best suited candidate to be selected. Courts are \"slow and circumspect\" in interfering with academic decisions, Availability of alternate remedy | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Section 86(a) of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978. | Download |
| 2025-12-19 | CA/CPA/0090/2025 |
Mohamed Usman Abubakkar Vs. M. H. A. M. Riflan, Acting Director, Muslim Mosques and Charitable Trusts and Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Revision Application filed in the Court of Appeal against the order of the Provincial High Court in the exercise of revisionary jurisdiction under Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution- Concurrent or parallel jurisdiction of the Provincial High Court and the Court of Appeal in exercising revisionary jurisdiction-Will revision lie to the Court of Appeal from an order of the Provincial High Court established under Article 154P(1) of the Constitution in the exercise of the revisionary jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution. | Constitution - Article 138, 154P(1), 154P(3)(b), 154P(6)-Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution-sections 5, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990. | Download |
| 2025-12-19 | CA/HCC/0203/2020 |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Wijedasa, Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Possession and trafficking of Heroin- Improbableness- Genuiness and authenticity of the raid-Chain of custody- Importance of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous notes | Sections 54A (b) and 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-12-19 | CA/PHC/0044/2019 |
Weerakkody Appuhamillage Sarath Hemachandra Weerakkody Vs. Registrar of the Co-operative Societies of the Sabaragamuwa Province and Others
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Hon.K. M. S. Dissanayake, J | Appeal-Delegation of Power by the Governor to a Provincial Public Service Commission-Delegation of Power so vested so delegated to the provisional public service commissioner by a Governor to the Chief Secretary or any officer of the Provincial Public Service Commission of its powers of appointment, transfer, dismissal and disciplinary control of officers of the Provincial Public Service-Futility of the application for a writ | Constitution - Articles 138, 154G, 154P(6)-Sections 2, 32(1), 32(2) and 32(2A) of the Co-operative Societies Statute of the Provincial Council of Sabaragamuwa Province, No. 3 of 2007 | Download |
| 2025-12-19 | CA/WRT/103/2024 |
Karunarathnage Robert Seneviratne Tennakoon Vs The Divisional Secretary of Kobeigane and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner being the eldest child of the original permit holder, who had died and nominated his wife as the successor, sought to be substituted. The same permit holder held two plots of land, one on permit issued under the Land Development Ordinance, and the other one’s permit was on the pipeline to be issued. The widow never made an application to succeed within the time stipulated as she had also died within sixteen months of the death of the original permit holder. The Divisional Secretary decided to amalgamate both lands and divided into equal shares among all the children. The Petitioner successfully invoked the jurisdiction of this Court to obtain a Writ of Certiorari and Mandamus to declare him as the successor in respect of the plot of land held under permit. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-19 | CA/WRT/655/2025 |
Neshakumaran Vimalaraj Vs The University Grants Commission and Others
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Hon.Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner was a Council Member of the Eastern University for a period of three years. After the present Government came into power, the members of the University Grants Commission were newly appointed and they requested the Petitioner to resign from his said post; on refusal, he was removed. The said decision was challenged by way of writ. The main defense taken up by the Respondents was that the Petitioner was removed in implementing National policy. However, the National policy that was relied upon was the election manifesto of a political party. Held – no election manifesto can be accepted or adopted as National policy if it is violative of the law and Constitution, unless the law and Constitution are changed. Writ of Certiorari and Mandamus was issued. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-19 | CA/WRT/778/2025 |
Thillaiampalavanar Vimalan Vs The University Grants Commission and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner was a Council Member of the Jaffna University for a period of three years. After the present Government came into power, the members of the University Grants Commission were newly appointed and they requested the Petitioner to resign from his said post; on refusal, he was removed. The said decision was challenged by way of writ. The main defense taken up by the Respondents was that the Petitioner was removed in implementing National policy. However, the National policy that was relied upon was the election manifesto of a political party. Held – no election manifesto can be accepted or adopted as National policy if it is violative of the law and Constitution, unless the law and Constitution are changed. Writ of Certiorari and Mandamus was issued. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-19 | CA/WRT/151/2022 |
Abeysuriya Pattabandige Kapila Nishantha Piyumal Vs Land Reform Commission and others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Sections 13, 18, 19 and 21 of the Land Reform Law Unreasonableness Disputed facts, Necessary parties | Land Reform Law. | Download |
| 2025-12-19 | CA/WRT/554/2023 |
Rankoth Pedige Gamini Karunatilake, and another Vs Divisional Secretary, Medirigiriya and others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Cessation of a grant, suppression of material facts, futility | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-12-19 | CA/WRT/566/2021 |
U.M.G. Gunawathie (deceased) and another Vs Divisional Secretary, Rajanganaya, Anuradhapura and others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Owner disposing of a holding under the Land Development Ordinance, section 162 of the LDO Suppression and misrepresentation of material facts, Disputed facts, Alternative remedy | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-12-19 | CA/WRT/788/2023 |
Horamulla Tea Plantations (Pvt) Ltd Vs Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Section 2 and 4, Sufficient notice of auction, Undue delay, Res judicata and suppression of material facts | Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act. | Download |
| 2025-12-18 | CA/WRT/0182/2014, 0135/2014 & 0153/2014. |
SriLankan Airlines Ltd. Airline Centre, Bandaranaike International Airport, Vs Commissioner General of Labour, Department of Labour
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Compensation in lieu of reinstatement, Trade union action, Judicial review of arbitral awards. | Article 140 of the Constitution Section 4 (1) of the Industrial Disputes Act. | Download |
| 2025-12-18 | CA/WRT/300/2019 |
Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC Vs Land Reform Commission and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-12-18 | CA/WRT/388/2022 |
Gilkrisht Leisure (Pvt) Ltd., and others Vs Urban Development Authority, and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Right of air, light and scenic view, writ; demolition of unauthorized building, vague prayers | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and especially Article 140, by Section 5(1) of the UDA Law | Download |
| 2025-12-18 | CA/HCC/0131/2024 |
Gamage Premadasa Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sentence | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-12-18 | CA/HCC/0269/2023 |
Sangeeth Maduranga Rajapaksha Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-12-18 | CA/HCC/0053/2018 |
Rajamuni Dewayalage Jayasuriya Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Consistency, Identification | Section 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-12-18 | CA/HCC/0027/2022 |
Periaiya Sivakumar Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder – Right of private defence- Absence of pre- meditation-Culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Exception 2 to section 294 of the Penal Code - Sections 296 and 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-12-18 | CA/WRT/0711/2024 |
Sen Flora Lanka (Pvt) Limited Vs. Chandana Saman Ranaweera Arachchi Land Commissioner General
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Legitimate Expectation, Administrative decision-making | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-18 | CA/WRT/0759/2024 |
Kothuwakkara Gedara Sena Harischandra Kumar Vs C.D. Kaluarachchi, Director General, Department of Samurdhi Development
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Writ of Prohibition, Constitutional ouster – Article 61A, Public Service Commission (PSC), Disciplinary Control of Public Servants | Article 140, Article 58, Article 61A of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-12-17 | CA/WRT/50/2024 |
Dr. Wijendra Patabendalage Ranjith Kusumsiri and Another Vs. Commissioner General of the Department of Ayurveda and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J | Two Ayurveda doctors attached to the Department of Ayurveda challenged the appointment of the 12th Respondent - When the former Provincial Director retired, applications were called for to fill up the vacancy; however, the applications and interviews were cancelled due to technical difficulties. For the interim, the 12th Respondent was appointed to cover-up the appointment of the Provincial Director. Held – there is a slight difference between a ‘cover-up appointment’ and ‘acting appointment’; a covering up appointment is only until a new person is appointed. Thus, no writ lies | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-16 | CA/HCC/152/2024 |
Loku Kalutotage Dayananda Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Consistency, truthfulness | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code, as amended by Acts Nos. 22 of 1995, 28 of 1998, and 16 of 2006. | Download |
| 2025-12-16 | CA/HCC/77/2019 |
Ganithage Ranasinghe Vs Director-General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Discrepancy, participant witnesses as opposed to passive-observer-witnesses, not deliberate, errors of memory, faulty observation or lack of skill in observation | Section 19(b) and (c) of the Bribery Act. | Download |
| 2025-12-16 | CA/WRT/0355/2022 |
Overdime Exports (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Director General of Customs
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Forfeiture under section 50A of the Customs Ordinance | Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-12-16 | CA/WRT/53/2024 |
Dadallage Shanthilatha Vs Divisional Secretary of Kekirawa and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | Before the original grantee’s death, he had bequeathed the rights to the land in suit, to the 5th Respondent through his Last Will. The 5 th Respondent instituted a vindicatory action to eject the Petitioner from the land in suit granted to the original grantee by Section 19(4) of the Land Development Ordinance. The Petitioner sought to invoke writ jurisdiction, challenging the acceptance of the 5th Respondent as the successor, mainly on grounds of violation of the rules of natural justice, and failure to succeed in terms of Chapter XXXVIII of the Civil Procedure Code and Section 64 of the Ordinance. Held – no writ lies. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-15 | CA/HCC/005/2022 |
Udaya Kumar Suresh Kumar alias Nalinda Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Credibility and probability. • Rejecting of defence | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-12-12 | CA/WRT/634/2021 |
J. P. A. Jagath Keerthi v. Lalith U. Gamage, Governor Central Province and 28 others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Provincial Council-Provincial Council List-Provincial Public Service Commission – Department of Management Services – Sri Lanka Administrative Service –Service Minute – Scheme of Recruitment –Legitimate Expectation - Constitutional Ouster - Uberrima Fides – Laches | Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution Provincial Councils Act, No. 42 of 1987 Sports Statute of the Central Provincial Council No. 09 of 1990 Provincial Councils Pensions Act, No. 17 of 1993 | Download |
| 2025-12-12 | CA/HCC/0217/2024 |
Madduma Patabendige Pasindu Bandduma Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Grave sexual abuse-physical violence inflicted on the victim-Aggravating and mitigating circumstances- Deterrence on the society | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995,29 0f 1998, and 16 of 2006. | Download |
| 2025-12-12 | CA/WRIT/634/2021 |
J. P. A. Jagath Keerthi v. Lalith U. Gamage, Governor Central Province and Others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Provincial Council-Provincial Council List-Provincial Public Service Commission – Department of Management Services – Sri Lanka Administrative Service –Service Minute – Scheme of Recruitment –Legitimate Expectation - Constitutional Ouster - Uberrima Fides – Laches | Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution Provincial Councils Act, No. 42 of 1987 Sports Statute of the Central Provincial Council No. 09 of 1990 Provincial Councils Pensions Act, No. 17 of 1993 | Download |
| 2025-12-12 | CA/CPA/0047/2025, CA/CPA/0048/2025, CA/CPA/0049/2025, CA/CPA/0050/2025 |
Algewaththage Kasun Sanjaya Vs. Sri Lanka Ports Authority and Another
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J | Can an objection be taken by the Respondent to an application made to Court by the competent authority under section 5 of the State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979 (as amended) that the Land in dispute is not State Land and that the Respondent is not the competent authority within the meaning of the Act-Revision Application filed in the Court of Appeal against the order of the Provincial High Court in the exercise of revisionary jurisdiction under Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution- Concurrent or parallel jurisdiction of the Provincial High Court and the Court of Appeal in exercising revisionary jurisdiction-Will revision lie to the Court of Appeal from an order of the Provincial High Court established under Article 154P(1) of the Constitution in the exercise of the revisionary jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(3)(b) of the Constitution. | Constitution - Article 138, 154P(1), 154P(3)(b), 154P(6)-Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution-sections 5, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990. | Download |
| 2025-12-12 | CA/HCC/0119/2025 |
Wijesinghe Arachchilage Niroshani alias Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Possession and trafficking of Heroin- Improbableness- Contradictions inter se - Importance of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous notes during a raid-Dock Statement | Sections 54A (b) and 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-12-12 | CA/PHC/234/2018 |
Pathirennehelage Nimal Rajapaksha and another Vs. Noor Mohomed Maharoof and Another
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Appellate jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal, Limitation on re-evaluation of evidence, Supervisory Jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances Miscarriage of Justice | The Primary Court’s Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-12-12 | CA/HCC/0138/2019 |
Jayasooriya Arachchige Prasanna Kumara Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Possession and trafficking of Heroin- Contradictions inter se -Failure to evaluate the dock statement properly- Importance of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous notes during a raid-Burden of proof | Sections 54A (b) and 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-12-12 | CA/HCC/0217/2024 |
Madduma Patabendige Pasindu Bandduma Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Grave sexual abuse-physical violence inflicted on the victim-Aggravating and mitigating circumstances- Deterrence on the society | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995,29 0f 1998, and 16 of 2006. | Download |
| 2025-12-12 | CA/HCC/0205/2024 |
Meegaha Kankanamge Danuka Rathnasiri Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Misdirections committed by the trial Judge- Refusal to consider the Alibi-Accused’s right to a fair trial-Unwarranted and improper remarks made by the trial Judge-Conjecture-Inability to identify the two individuals who were allegedly involved in the assault | Section 32 and 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-12-12 | CA/HCC/0229/2018 |
Kande Kalasi Udaya Kumara alias Upali Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Contradictions-Failure to comply with section 200(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code Act- Proof beyond reasonable doubt | Article 138 of the Constitution - Sections 32 and 296 of the Penal Code - Sections 200(1), 283 and 436 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979. - Section 154 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-12-12 | CA/PHC/0021/2021 |
Warnakula Weerasuriya Sunilka Nirmaliee Malkanthi Fernando and Another Vs. Warnakula Suranjanee Weerasuriya and Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J | When Part VII of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 by itself provides for a remedy for a party aggrieved by an order under Part VII of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, will revision lie unless exceptional circumstances are shown by a Petitioner in instances where the order sought to be revised is not palpably wrong /order sought to be revised does not shock the conscience of the Court/ order sought to be revised does not cause a grave miscarriage of justice. | Articles 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 1979 (as amended)-Sections 3, 4, 5(1), 6, 7, 8, 9(1) and 9(2) and 10-Section 66(1)(b) of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-12-12 | CA/PHC/0043/2019 |
Udapola Dasanayakalage Reginold Dasanayaka Vs. Anhettigama Gamaralalage Dharmawardena and Another
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J | Can an objection be taken by the Respondent to an application made to Court by the competent authority under section 5 of the State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979 (as amended) that the Land in dispute is not State Land and that the Respondent is not the competent authority within the meaning of the Act. | Articles 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 1979 (as amended)-Sections 3, 4, 5(1), 6, 7, 8, 9(1) and 9(2) and 10. | Download |
| 2025-12-12 | CA/PHC/0043/2019 |
Udapola Dasanayakalage Reginold Dasanayaka Vs. Anhettigama Gamaralalage Dharmawardena and Another
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J | Can an objection be taken by the Respondent to an application made to Court by the competent authority under section 5 of the State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979 (as amended) that the Land in dispute is not State Land and that the Respondent is not the competent authority within the meaning of the Act. | Articles 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 1979 (as amended)-Sections 3, 4, 5(1), 6, 7, 8, 9(1) and 9(2) and 10. | Download |
| 2025-12-11 | CA /WRT/ 344/2018 |
Muthukutti Liyanarachchige Leelananda Jayasena Vs Chairman National Housing Development Authority, And other
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Hon.Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-12-11 | CA/WRT/0283/2024 |
Naththandige Indra Chandana Anton Fernando Vs. The Divisional Secretary of Wennapuwa and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The original grantee had passed away without nominating a successor; thus, his spouse became the life interest holder in terms of Section 48B of the Land Development Ordinance. She had nominated the 5th Respondent, who is the sibling of the Petitioner, as the successor, which was accepted and registered by the 1st Respondent. The Petitioner challenged the said acceptance and registration of the 5th Respondent as the successor. Writ of Certiorari issued since the decision contravenes Section 48B. However, refused to issue a Writ of Mandamus to consider the Petitioner as the successor to the life interest holder since that question does not arise until her demise. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-11 | CA/WRT/344/2018 |
Muthukutti Liyanarachchige Leelananda Jayasena Vs Chairman National Housing Development Authority, And Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-12-11 | CA/HCC/046-049/2024 |
Hembathanthrige Ajith Sirimewan Fernando Alias J.V.P. Ajith Vs Officer-in-Charge Police Station Payagala
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Consistency, discrepancy | Section 296 of the Penal Code, read with Section 140 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-12-11 | CA/WRT/283/2024 |
Naththandige Indra Chandana Anton Fernando Vs. The Divisional Secretary of Wennapuwa and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The original grantee had passed away without nominating a successor; thus, his spouse became the life interest holder in terms of Section 48B of the Land Development Ordinance. She had nominated the 5th Respondent, who is the sibling of the Petitioner, as the successor, which was accepted and registered by the 1st Respondent. The Petitioner challenged the said acceptance and registration of the 5th Respondent as the successor. Writ of Certiorari issued since the decision contravenes Section 48B. However, refused to issue a Writ of Mandamus to consider the Petitioner as the successor to the life interest holder since that question does not arise until her demise. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-10 | CA/RII/0068/2025 |
Liyana Arachchilage Podisingho Appuhami Vs People\'s Leasing and Finance PLC
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Effect of Sale after decree nisi | The Recovery of Loans (Special Provisions) Act No. 2 of 1990 | Download |
| 2025-12-10 | CA/WRT/0127/2020 |
Wickarama Arachchillage Janith Sampath and 393 others Vs. Central Cultural Fund and Others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Legitimate expectation (substantive & procedural) • Multi-Purpose Development Task Force recruitment policy • Contractual employees • Absorption/attachment • Cadre approval • Recruitment process • Mala fide in law | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-10 | CA/HCC/224/2023 |
Randunu Pathrannabalage Sudath Sirinimal Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Offence of rape – Rape remains a widespread and growing issue in Sri Lanka, casting a long shadow over the nation’s social fabric. It is not merely a crime; it is a curse that strikes at the very heart of the community. It leaves psychological scars on the victims and instils fear among women in society. Addressing this harrowing issue is essential for fostering safety, respect and dignity for all – The issue concerns the fact that the sentence is disproportionate and excessive - Determination of the appropriate punishment to sex offenders – Aggravating circumstances as regards to the offence of rape. | Section 364(2) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-12-09 | CA/HCC/ 0175/2023 |
Ramar Udayakumar alias Appu Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | • Irregularities in presentation of evidence. • Compromising the Medico Legal Report. • Second statement. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-12-09 | CA/HCC/0266/2023 |
Hamburugala Withanage Kelum Sujeewa Abewickrama Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder – Robbery – One of the key evidentiary matters is the use of dying declarations – Under the maxim “nemo moriturus praesumitur mentiri” – dying declarations are treated as a recognised exception to the hearsay rule – A person facing imminent death without hope of recovery, is believed to have a heightened moral and spiritual obligation to speak the truth – Despite the presumption of trustworthiness, dying declarations are not free from weaknesses – Courts must carefully evaluate their reliability – Discrepancies between the dying declaration and the accused’s dock statement. | Section 32(1) of the Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895 - Section 126A, 436 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-12-09 | CA/HCC/0175/2023 |
Ramar Udayakumar alias Appu Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | • Irregularities in presentation of evidence. • Compromising the Medico Legal Report. • Second statement. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-12-09 | CA/WRT/377/2022 |
N.F. Sabrina Vs Addalachchenai Pradeshiya Sabha and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The 9th Respondent had constructed an unauthorised building within an area which falls within the Local Authority of Addalachchanei, who is responsible for issuing development permits and Certificates of Conformity on delegated powers given by the Urban Development Authority. Writ issued when the unauthorised construction was challenged. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-08 | CA/WRT/0800/2024 |
Srimal Jayasinghe Vs Deputy Commissioner of Labour and 3 others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Necessary parties, fair hearing | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-12-08 | CA/WRT/126/2024 |
Shanthany Sirisena and Manju Vasvani Vs Condominium Management Authority and Others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | condominium property – condominium unit-condominium plan- Condominium Management Authority – striking off company, vesting property in the State – deed of declaration – locus standi – contractual dispute - necessary parties – futility | Condominium Management Authority Law, No. 10 of 1973 (as amended) Apartment Ownership Law, No. 11 of 1973 (as amended) Apartment Ownership (Special Provisions) Act, No. 23 of 2018 Companies Act, No. 7 of 2007 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-12-08 | CA/HCC/0377-0381/2019 |
Duraisamy Chamil Selvam 2. Selliah Balakrishna 3. Irulan Adi Ganeshan 4. Duraisamy Manoharan 5. Selvaraj Sivashakthi Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Eye witness. • Contradictions and Omissions. • Dying Declaration. • Alibi • Judgment Writing | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-12-08 | CA/HCC/146/2022 |
Palawattage Nuwan Palawattage Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Discrepancies, Truthful testimony, Corroboration | Section 365 B (2) (b) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-12-08 | CA/HCC/298-299/2024 |
Pasadoruge Dilum Tharanga Perera alias Kasadoruge Dilum Tharanga Perera Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Inconsistency, Private defence, Special exception, Deportment and demeanor | Section 296 read with Section 32 of the Penal Code, Section 105 of the Evidence Ordinance, Exception 2 to Section 294 in the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-12-08 | CA/WRT/800/2025 |
B.R.P.M.A. Devendra Vs Director General of Human Resources and Mission Management of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Another
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Hon.Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | An administrative officer in the cadre of Sri Lanka Administrative Service secured a diplomatic appointment on a contractual basis without being absorbed or recruited into the diplomatic service. When recalled concluding his Tour of Duty, it was held that he is only entitled to obtain relief on the contract, not otherwise. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-08 | CA/WRT/800/2024 |
Srimal Jayasinghe Vs. Deputy Commissioner of Labour and Others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Necessary parties, fair hearing | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-05 | CA/WRT/140/2023 |
L.P.S.A.K. Jayasinghe Vs Senior Deputy Inspector of Police of the Western Province and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner, as an entrepreneur, had invested money in an apartment housing complex by purchasing shares thereof — a nuisance caused by certain three-wheel drivers, parking their three- wheels, causing a hindrance at the entrance of the housing complex. The Petitioner made a police complaint for the police to prosecute them for public nuisance. The Magistrate Court refused to entertain a charge based on that; however, entertained a charge of criminal trespass. Writ is sought against the police, compelling them to charge the said three-wheel drivers with public nuisance. Application was refused since evidence has to be considered, and the Petitioner can still obtain relief from the District Court. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-05 | CA/HCC/0027/2024 |
Weerasingha Appuhamilage Sujeewa Sampath Weerasingha, Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Statutory Rape-Aggravating Circumstances-Mitigating factors- Degree of pre-planning by the Appellant- Physical and psychological trauma endured by the victim- Deterrence on the society. | Section 364(2) (e) of the Penal Code as amended by the Act No 22 of 1995. - Section 333(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act | Download |
| 2025-12-05 | CA/HCC/0214/2019 |
Devasagayam Fernando alias Oliver Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Possession and trafficking of heroin- Credibility of the prosecution’s version- Dock statement-Chain of custody- Importance of maintaining notes | Sections 54A (b) and 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-12-05 | CA/WRT/140/2023 |
L.P.S.A.K. Jayasinghe Vs Senior Deputy Inspector of Police of the Western Province and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner, as an entrepreneur, had invested money in an apartment housing complex by purchasing shares thereof — a nuisance caused by certain three-wheel drivers, parking their three- wheels, causing a hindrance at the entrance of the housing complex. The Petitioner made a police complaint for the police to prosecute them for public nuisance. The Magistrate Court refused to entertain a charge based on that; however, entertained a charge of criminal trespass. Writ is sought against the police, compelling them to charge the said three-wheel drivers with public nuisance. Application was refused since evidence has to be considered, and the Petitioner can still obtain relief from the District Court. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-05 | CA/WRT/0624/2024 |
Mohamed Althaf Nazeer Vs. P.B.S.C. Nonis, Director General of Customs, Sri Lanka Customs and seven others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Writ of certiorari • Customs Inquiry • Prematurity • Laches • Illegal importation of cigarettes • Section 8 investigation | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-03 | CA/HCC/0139-0142/2020 |
Diyapaththugama Vidanalage Kumara Samarasinghe and others Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Eye witness. • Contradictions and Omissions | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-12-03 | CA/HCC/218/2024 |
Duminda Dinesh Liyanage Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Mitigation, absconding | Download | |
| 2025-12-03 | CA/PHC/0028/2021 |
Yakalla Kankanamge Sumanasena and Another Vs. Samarawickrama Liyanage Nalin Randika and 3 Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | The mere fact that the dispute that has arisen between the parties is one with regard to the possession of a paddy land, does not in any manner, oust the jurisdiction of a Magistrate vested in him by Part VII of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, by the provisions of the Agrarian Development Act of 46 of 2000 except only when it relates to a dispute with regard to the tenurial rights of a tenant cultivator. | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka -Section 11 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 -Part 1 of The Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts) Rules 1988-Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000-Section 66(1)(a) of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-12-03 | CA/RII/043/2023 |
Adhikara Gedara Sheela Adhikari Pahalawewa, Vs Secretary, Divisional Secretariat, Galewela.
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Furnishing security in cash against arbitral award under Industrial Dispute Act, is mandatory, should be deposited in the required time, and the court cannot extend the said time, bypassing the statutory provision | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka., Section 31DDDDD of the Industrial Disputes Act (Amended IDA) Act No. 22 of 2022 | Download |
| 2025-12-03 | CA/WRT/0146/2022 |
I. M. D. Illangasinghe alias I. M. Dhammika Vs. Hon. Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, PC - Chairman, Judicial Service Commission, and others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Judicial Service Commission (JSC) • Disciplinary inquiry • Termination of Judicial Officer • Laches / delay • Egregious conduct • Pattern of repeated legal errors | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka • Code of Criminal Procedure Act — Section 425 | Download |
| 2025-12-02 | CA/ WRT/0132/2015 |
Pussellawa Plantations Limited Vs Hon. Minister of Plantation Industries and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-12-02 | CA/WRT/0580/2024 |
Refinitiv Limited (Formerly Reuters Limited) London Stock Exchange Group, Trace Expert City, Vs Hon. Anil Jayantha Fernando Minister of Labour
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Contract of Employment, Contract for Employment, Unexplained Delay, Abuse of Court Process | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-12-02 | CA/PHC/APN/0040/2025 |
Sudheera Parakkrama Jinadasa Vs The Director General Commissioner to Investigate Allegation of Bribery and Corruption
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Preliminary Objections. • Exceptional Circumstances. | The Bribery Act. | Download |
| 2025-12-02 | CA/HCC/101/2019 |
Kiribandage Kapilawansha Upuwila, Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Courts must evaluate evidence holistically, rather than a piecemeal analysis; considering both the prosecution’s and the accused’s testimonies together. This allows a fair assessment of each side’s strengths and weaknesses. | Section 19(a), (c) and (d) of the Bribery Act (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-12-02 | CA/HCC/62-65/2020 |
Gallage Rohana Pushpakumara and others Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | The burden of proving every element of a criminal charge beyond a reasonable doubt rests upon the prosecution – A single credible witness is sufficient, as the law does not require any specific number of witnesses to establish a fact – In the instant case, the conviction cannot be sustained as the prosecution has failed to prove the essential legal elements of the offence beyond a reasonable doubt. | Sections 32, 140, 146 and 296 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-12-02 | CA/WRIT/132/2015 |
Pussellawa Plantations Limited Vs Hon. Minister of Plantation Industries and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-12-02 | CA/CPA/055/2024 |
Sheila Kumari Fernando Vs Pattiya Kumburage Indika Prasanna and Another
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Revision of a revision, Concurrent revisionary jurisdiction, Permissive approach and Restrictive approach, Article 138 of the Constitution, Section 9 of the Act No. 19 of 1990. | The Primary Court’s Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979, The High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2025-12-02 | CA/HCC/0139/2024 |
Rasika Nalin Kumara Rana Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | • Contradictions. • Fair Trail. • Defence Evidence. • Corroboration. | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-12-02 | CA/HCC/0059/2023 |
Widana Gamage Sudesh Milan Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Grave sexual abuse- short comings in the medical evidence-Probability of the prosecution’s version | Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code, as amended by Acts No. 22 of 1995, No. 29 of 1998, and No. 16 of 2006. - Section 114 (f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-12-02 | CA/HCC/0157/2023 |
Mohamed Asmeer Mohamed Asmeen Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Possession and trafficking of heroin-Improbability- Credibility of the prosecution witnesses-Burden of proof | Section 241 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 - Sections 54A (1)(b) and 54A (1)(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2025-12-02 | CA/HCC/0175/2024 |
Gamage Thilak Pushpa Kumara Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Contradictions inter se -Improbableness | Sections 54A (b) and 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-12-02 | CA/HCC/0229/2023 |
Weerasinghe Pathiranage Somasiri Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Grave sexual abuse-Contradictions and omissions- Contradictions that go to the root of the case-Inability to recount an incident with photographic precision- Violation of the established principles of the law of evidence | Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code, as amended by Acts No. 22 of 1995, No. 29 of 1998, and No. 16 of 2006. - Section 154 of the Evidence Ordinance - Section 334(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-12-02 | CA/PHC/0190/2018 |
Thiruwam Cooray Muhandiramge Nihal and Another Vs. Badureliya Arachchige Palitha Ariyarne and Another
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Can an objection be taken by the Respondent to an application made to Court by the competent authority under section 5 of the State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979 (as amended) that the Respondent is not the competent authority within the meaning of the Act. | Articles 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 1979 (as amended)-Sections 3, 4, 5(1), 6, 7, 8, 9(1) and 9(2) and 10. | Download |
| 2025-12-02 | CA/WRT/0333/2022 |
P.A.M. Wijasekera Vs Commander of the Air Force
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Conduct of the portioner. Disastrous consequences of granting the Writ | The Air Force Act | Download |
| 2025-12-02 | CA/WRT/0051/2024 |
Balakrishnan Puvanenthirarasa and another Vs K.D. Bandula Jayasinghe, Land Commissioner General and others.
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Laches/delay • Suppression of material facts • Unauthorized occupation • State Land alienation • Land Development Ordinance (LDO) Permit | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka • Land Development Ordinance (LDO) • State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2025-11-27 | CA/HCC/ 0079-0080/2023 |
Pelige Suranjith Kumara and other Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Burden of proof • Charge | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-11-27 | CA/HCC/0246/2020 |
Gunasingha Arachchilage Susantha Kumara alias Ajith Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Exception 4, Sudden fight exception to the offence of murder - Criteria to be met to invoke the benefit of the exception – Contradictions in the defence – Discrepancies and improbabilities undermine the credibility of the appellant’s testimony | - Section 140, 146, 296 of the Penal Code. - Exception 4 to Section 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-11-27 | CA/RII/0008/2021 |
Mohamed Sawahir Hadija Aathika, Vs Pakeer Mohomad Asisa Umma, and others
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Hon.Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Finality is good but justice is better, Law assists the wakeful, not the sleepy Vigilantibus non dormientibus jura subveniunt, | Download | |
| 2025-11-25 | CA/HCC/0009/2022 |
Madawala Liyanage Kusumawathie Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | exclusive possession | Section 54 (a) (d) and Section 54 (a) (b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, No. 13 of 1984, as amended | Download |
| 2025-11-25 | CA/HCC/0026-0031/2020 |
Mawadawilage Niluksha Madhushan Jayalath Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Contradiction, omission, truthfulness, consistent, Common intention, unlawful assembly | section 140 of the Penal Code. , section 296 read with section 146 of the Penal Code., section 315 read with section 146 of the Penal Code, section 296 read with section 32 of the Penal Code, section 315 read with section 32 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-11-25 | CA/WRT/0611/2025 |
Habeebu Lebbe Mohammed Rifan Vs Mohamed Thambi Mohamed Anver and others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Writ of quo warranto • Local Government Elections • Register of Voters • “Ordinarily resident” | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 104H(1), 140 • Local Authorities Elections Ordinance – Section 4(1), (2), Section 8, Section 66 • Registration of Electors Act, No. 44 of 1980 – Section 4(1),(2) | Download |
| 2025-11-25 | CA/HCC/ 0216/2020 |
Ranhawadi Gedara Sriyani Mangalika Rajapaksha alias Nona Akka Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Credibility and probability. • Inter se and per se contradictions. • Dock statement | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2025-11-25 | CA/RTI/0001/2020 |
Hewa Baddage Gunaratne vs The Designated Officer, Department of Education, Uwa Province.
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Sufficient compliance by the Public Authority | Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016. | Download |
| 2025-11-24 | CA/WRT/0217/2025 |
Reckitt Benckiser (Lanka) Ltd Vs. National Medicines Regulatory Authority, State Engineering Corporation Building and Others
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Hon. Rohantha Abeysuriya PC, J. (P/CA) | Administrative Silence Legitimate Expectation | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka 2. National Medicines Regulatory Authority No 05 of 2015 | Download |
| 2025-11-21 | CA/HCC/ 0079-0083/2024 |
Warnakulasuriya Chaminda Rohana Fernando and others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Standard of proof. • Inward journey. • Exclusive Conscious Possession. • Credibility of Evidence. • Conspiracy. • Ellenborough Dictum. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2025-11-21 | CA/ PHC/0130/2018 |
Samarasinghe Kankanam Gamage Jeewani Nimali Vs Hon. Attorney General and another
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 8J (1) of the UDA Act, Section 28A of the UDA Act, A valid development permit, Delegation of powers, Statutory compliance. | The Urban Development Authority Law, No. 41 of 1978 as amended | Download |
| 2025-11-21 | CA/PHC/0069/2020 |
W.A. Pushpa Kumara Vs. Chairman, Urban Council Kegalle.
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Appeal from an Order of a Provincial High Court-Unauthorized construction-Defence available to an application under Section 28A(3) of the UDA Act as amended- Can a question mixed with fact and law be raised for the first time in Appeal. | Articles 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, section 28A(3) of the Urban Development Authority Act No. 41 of 1978 as amended. | Download |
| 2025-11-21 | CA/WRT/0575/2024 |
St. Anne’s Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd Vs The Director General of Customs and others.
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Customs Inquiry • Procedural Fairness • Natural Justice • Right to be Heard/audi alteram partem • TIEP Scheme • Abuse of Procedure | Customs Ordinance (Chapter 235) – Sections 8(1) & (2), 22A, 50A(2), 129, and 163 • Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – Article 140 | Download |
| 2025-11-20 | CA/WRT/0576/2024 |
Kumastheru Liyange Sumudu Chinthaka Vs Bandula Jayasinghe Commissioner General of Lands, Land Commissioner General’s Department,
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Succession under the Land Development Ordinance, Applicability of Rule 1 of the Third Schedule of the Land Development Ordinance, Amendment Act No.11 of 2022. | Article 140 of the Constitution, Land Development Ordinance, Land | Download |
| 2025-11-20 | CA/PHC/0078/2020 |
N. Samantha Prasanna De Costa Vs. Thushara Chaminda Kariyawasam and another.
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Appeal-Can an objection be taken by the Respondent to an application made to Court by the competent authority that the Respondent is not the Competent Authority within the meaning of the State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979 as amended. | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka-State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 1979 (as amended) Sections 3, 4, 5(1), 6, 7, 8, 9(1) and 9(2) and 10-Section 3, 22,23,24 and Schedule B of the Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka Act No. 23 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-11-20 | CA/PHC/0099/2019 |
Marasinghe Mudiyanselage Chandrani Kanthilatha Vs. Registrar of Co-operative Societies and Commissioner of Co - operative Development and 3 Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Appeal-Vires of Rule 49(xii)(a) of the Co-operative Societies Regulations 1973 read in conjunction with 58(3) of the North Central Province Co-operative Societies Statute of No. 5 of 2009 as amended-Definition of ratio decidendi and obiter dicta- Distinction between obiter dicta and judicial dicta-Legal effect of ratio decidendi, obiter dicta and judicial dicta-Doctrine of Approbation and Reprobation. | Constitution - Article 138 and 154P(6)-section 11 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990-Rule 49(xii)(a) of the Co-operative Societies Regulations 1973 read in conjunction with 58(3) of the North Central Province Co-operative Societies Statute of No. 5 of 2009 as amended. | Download |
| 2025-11-20 | CA/RII/0072/2024 |
Jason Lishon Batcho Vs Shenuka Anne Shireen Perera
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Hon.R. Gurusinghe, J. | Alternative remedy | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-11-20 | CA/WRT/0006/2022 |
Kalanasuriya Arachchige Indrani Perera and another. Vs Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte Municipal Council and others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Municipal Councils Ordinance Urban Development Authority, Law | Download | |
| 2025-11-20 | CA/WRT/0089/2024 |
Amarathunga Arachchige Kapila Sampath Perera Vs The Minister of Lands and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The original grantee had died and, before his death, had placed the 4 th Respondent in possession under a tenancy agreement, without permission of the Divisional Secretary, violating the conditions of the original grant. The Petitioner, who is the heir of the original grantee, seeks a writ against the Divisional Secretary for his decision to hold an inquiry to decide whether the Petitioner is entitled to the grant or whether the 4th and 5th Respondents, who are in possession, are entitled. Application was refused since it is the Divisional Secretary who should take a decision and, without going into evidence, this Court cannot decide. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-11-20 | CA/WRT/0440/2025 |
Raj Rajaratnam Vs Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | A sum of 3 Millon rupees was sent to Sri Lanka by the Petitioner to purchase shares in a commercial bank without prior permission of the Central Bank or the Department of Foreign Exchange – An investigation was conducted followed by a freezing order; resulted in a High Court indictment, which ended in a withdrawal and the Petitioner was never accused or indicted. The Respondents refused to uplift the freezing order or direct the 5th Respondent to release the money. The Petitioner is entitled to obtain a writ since the investigations conducted under the Foreign Exchange Control Act, No. 24 of 1953 ceased to exist upon the promulgation of the Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Foreign Exchange Control Act, No. 24 of 1953; Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 | Download |
| 2025-11-20 | CA/WRT/0775/2023 |
M.W. Oshan Weerasinghe Vs Director General of Customs of the Bandaranayake International Airport and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Customs Ordinance conviction under Section 12 and 43, read with the Import and Export Control Act No. 01 of 1969 and Gazette bearing No. 1953/28, on the importation of fourteen gold biscuits without a license issued thereunder. Entitlement of the Petitioner to obtain such a license if the opportunity was not given. Nevertheless, after conviction, the Petitioner has exercised his right to appeal twice and obtained relief. Therefore, no writ lies. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and the Customs Ordinance. | Download |
| 2025-11-20 | CA/WRT/0834/2024 |
Kaluthota Investments and Leasing (Pvt) Ltd., and Loku Kaluthotage Nandasena Vs Ginthota Sarukkali Patebendige and 90 Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | Partition action instituted in the District Court of Tangalle in respect of land situated within the same jurisdiction. Allegations that the entire land has not been depicted in the preliminary plan. However, before the commencement of the trial, the Petitioner sought the intervention of the writ court to obtain a writ compelling the District Court Judge to dismiss the action for the want of proper identification of the corpus. Held – the writ court cannot intervene into the matter since it affects the Judicial power of the parties since only the District Court of Tangalle has the jurisdiction in terms of Section 3(2) of the Partition Law, Section 6 of the Civil Procedure Code, and the Constitution. Though the writ court is empowered to issue writs, when there is no allegation of irrationality, act of ultra vires affecting the rights of the parties, or acted without evidence, no writ lies. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-11-19 | CA/RII/0009/2021 |
Pulwansa Eranda Malaka De Silva and others Vs Geekiyanage Dulan Priyanga Silva
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Hon.R. Gurusinghe, J. | Prejudiced substantial rights of parties or occasioned a failure of justice | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-11-19 | CA/WRT/0382/2022 |
Lokupatabandige Janitha Harsha Premalal vs Prof. Anura Manathunga, Director General, Department of Archaeology,
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J, | Article 5 Kandyan Convention Article 9 What Buddhism to be protected \"Vajirasana\" - \"Diamond Throne\" \"Hiriwaddunna Shri Bodhiraja Aranya Senasanya\" | Article 140 of the Constitution Antiquities Ordinance as amended by Act No. 24 of 1998. | Download |
| 2025-11-19 | CA/HCC/ 0179/2014 |
Buddhika Prasanna Liyanage Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Standard of proof. • Inward journey. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2025-11-18 | CA/WRT/0273/2019 |
Super Neat Technology (Private) Limited Vs. Hon. P. Harrison, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Economic Affairs, Livestock Development, Irrigation and Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development and others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | suspension of tender • public procurement • mala fides • ultra vires • tender • public/administrative nature of a decision • certiorarified mandamus | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka — conferring writ jurisdiction on the Court of Appeal. • Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2025-11-17 | CA/HCC/0132-0133/2024 |
Galla Arachchige Piyathilaka And others Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | circumstantial evidence, dying declaration, consistency , truthfulness , contradiction | section 32 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-11-14 | CA/HCC/0015-0022/2024 |
Mohommad Seyin Mohommad Hamza and others Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Common intention- Unlawful assembly- Credibility of Pw1’s evidence- Identification of the Appellants | Sections 32, 140, 146, 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-11-14 | CA/HCC/0047/2023 |
Gamage Dharmasiri Gamage Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Grave and sudden provocation- Culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Sections 294, 296 and 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-11-14 | CA/PHC/0038/2022 |
J.M. Manusha Nirmal Muhandiram, Vs Officer-in Charge, Police Station, Kalawana. and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | shall likewise be liable to confiscation, | Section 54(2) of the Excise Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-11-13 | CA/RII/0012/2022 |
Mohamed Samsudeen Kadeeja Hanim Vs Abdul Rahuman Mohomad Uwayis and others
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Hon.Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Laches, Finality of Partition Decree | Download | |
| 2025-11-12 | CA/WRT/0588/2024 |
University of Peradeniya, Vs Maithree Wickramasinghe PC Chairman‚ University Services Appeal Board‚ Ward Place‚
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Inter alia, Ultra Vires, Jurisdiction of USAB, Vacation of post | Article 140 of the Constitution. Section 86 of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 | Download |
| 2025-11-12 | CA/HCC/0244/2024 |
Pathane Gedara Bandula Senarath Jayathunga Vs The Hon. Attorney General, Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | consistent, trustworthiness, Photo graphic memory, | Section 364 A (3) and Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code as amended by Act no. 22 of 1995. | Download |
| 2025-11-12 | CA/PHC/166/2020 |
Urumuththa Hewa Radage Janaka Sampath Vs Officer in Charge Police Station Akuressa
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | confiscation, reasonable precautionary measures | Section 25(2) read with Section 40 of Act No. 65 of 2009 of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-11-12 | CA/RII/0017/2024 |
Regina Maitipe, Vs Thalatha Mervin Wahihena,
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Hon.Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | audi alteram partem, Restitutio in integrum is a matter of grace and discretion | Download | |
| 2025-11-12 | CA/TAX/0024/2022 |
APL LANKA (PRIVATE) LIMITED Vs. THE COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF INLAND REVENUE
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Tax Exemption, Section 13 (ddd) of IRA | Inland Revenue Act No.10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2025-11-12 | CA/TAX/0029/2022 |
APL LANKA (PRIVATE) LIMITED Vs. THE COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF INLAND REVENUE
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Tax Exemption, Section 13 (ddd) of IRA | Inland Revenue Act No.10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2025-11-11 | CA/HCC/ 0145/2024 |
Mohamed Naseem Mohamed Nazar alias Mohamed Haseen Mohamed Nazar alias Gowa Nazar Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Standard of proof. • Inward journey | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-11-11 | CA/HCC/ 0059/2013 |
Panadura Acharige Don Jayasiri Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Probability. • Ellenborough and Lucus Principles. • Alibi | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-11-11 | CA/HCC/0132/2023 |
Mudugamuwa Hewage Kelum Dinesh alias Duminda Mama, Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Consistent , corroboration, trustworthy | Section 436 of the Penal Code and Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code, as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995, Act No. 29 of 1998, and Act No. 16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2025-11-11 | CA/WRT/0586/2025 |
Don Chandima Gamage and other Vs R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Secretary - Samagi Jana Balawegaya and seven others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Local government elections • Women members’ quota • Proportional representation • Legitimate expectation • Wednesbury unreasonableness • Statutory interpretation • Negative prohibitory provisions • Irrationality / unreasonableness • Franchise • Sovereignty of the People | Local Authorities Elections Ordinance (as amended) - Section 27F(1): Mandates not less than 25% women representation in each local authority. - Section 65AA(2)–(4): Governs allocation and apportionment of women members among political parties and independent groups. Section 65A: Provisions on apportionment of elected and returned members. • Article 99A of the Constitution - Method of proportional apportionment applied mutatis mutandis under Section 65AA(3). • Article 3 of the Constitution - Sovereignty of the people and the franchise. | Download |
| 2025-11-11 | CA/WRT/0607/2025 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Rohana Dissanayake and other Vs R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Secretary - Samagi Jana Balawegaya and seven others.
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Local government elections • Women members’ quota • Proportional representation • Legitimate expectation • Wednesbury unreasonableness • Statutory interpretation • Negative prohibitory provisions • Irrationality / unreasonableness • Franchise • Sovereignty of the People | Local Authorities Elections Ordinance (as amended) - Section 27F(1): Mandates not less than 25% women representation in each local authority. - Section 65AA(2)–(4): Governs allocation and apportionment of women members among political parties and independent groups.Section 65A: Provisions on apportionment of elected and returned members. • Article 99A of the Constitution - Method of proportional apportionment applied mutatis mutandis under Section 65AA(3). • Article 3 of the Constitution - Sovereignty of the people and the franchise | Download |
| 2025-11-07 | CA/WRT/0280/2024 and CA/WRT/0281/2024 |
Jayasuriya Arachchige Gayathri Sanjeewani Ranasinghe v National Medicines Regulatory Authority and others (CA WRIT/280/2024) Rajapaksha Pathiranage Dona Dinuda v National Medicines Regulatory Authority and others (CA WRIT/281/2024)
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Release-public service-statutory authority-National Medicines Regulatory Authority- Public Service Commission Procedural Rules, 2022-disciplinary control-non-disclosure of material facts | The Constitution National Medicines Regulatory Authority Act No. 5 of 2015 Public Service Commission Procedural Rules, 2022 | Download |
| 2025-11-07 | CA/HCC/0081/2022 |
Hatharabage Lekamlage Gunawardena Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Grave and sudden provocation-Section 27 recovery-Dock statement-Culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Sections 294 296, 297 and 315 of the Penal Code - Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-11-07 | CA/HCC/0091/2023 |
Angodage Janaka Sarath Kumara Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Circumstantial evidence- Possibility of a mistaken identity-Section 27 recovery | Sections 102, 113B and 296 of the Penal Code - Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-11-07 | CA/PHC/0117/2018 |
R. M. B. G. Heenbanda Vs. Commissioner of Co-operative Development & Registrar (Central Province) and Two Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Appeal-Vires of Rule 49(xii)(a) of the Co-operative Societies Regulations 1973 read in conjunction with section 72(2) of the Central Province Co-operative Societies Statute of No. 10 of 1990 as amended-Definition of ratio decidendi and obiter dicta- Distinction between obiter dicta and judicial dicta-Legal effect of ratio decidendi, obiter dicta and judicial dicta-Doctrine of Approbation and Reprobation. | Constitution - Article 138 and 154P(6)-section 11 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990-Rule 49(xii)(a) of the Co-operative Societies Regulations 1973 read in conjunction with section 72(2) of the Central Province Co-operative Societies Statute of No. 10 of 1990 as amended. | Download |
| 2025-11-07 | CA/WRT/0656/2024 |
Amber Adventures (Private) Limited Vs Athma Dilukshi Jayaratne, Divisional Secretary, Udapalatha and six others.
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Writ of Prohibition • Mala fides • Abuse of power • Ultra vires act • Collateral purpose • Cable car project • Divisional Secretary’s powers | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka — confers writ jurisdiction on the Court of Appeal. • Mines and Minerals Act, No. 33 of 1992 — basis of the respondent’s unlawful complaint. • Urban Development Authority Law, No. 41 of 1978 — under which the project was approved. | Download |
| 2025-11-06 | CA/HCC/0018/2022 |
Yaddahige Chandrarathne, Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Suspension of sentences in light of factors such as the nature of the offence, the offender’s culpability, previous character, remorse and mitigating circumstances. Scope for a non-custodial sentence. | Sections 298 and 328 of the Penal Code, Section 303 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-11-06 | CA/HCC/ 0225/2017 |
Wettasinghe Appuhamilage Osman Perera Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Standard of proof. Inward journey. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-11-04 | CA/HCC/0026/2021 |
Sudath Nishantha Koman Godage Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | discrepancy, consistence, exclusive possession | Section 54A (d) & (b) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, No. 13 of 1984, as amended | Download |
| 2025-11-04 | CA/WRT/0144/2023 |
Kotagama Mudiyanselage Gunawathi and Abeysinghe Mudiyanselage Ruwan Chaminda Vs K.P.S. Laroshani Perera (Registrar of Lands), Samantha Wijesinghe (Registrar General) and 5 others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Registration of Deeds, Deed of Gift, Deed of Declaration, Registrar of Lands, Registrar General, Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Ultra Vires, Alternative Remedy, Dispute as to Title, Registration of Documents Ordinance | Registration of Documents Ordinance No. 23 of 1927 (Sections 13, 36, 38, 39), Registration of Title Act No. 21 of 1998 (discussed in context of alternative remedies) | Download |
| 2025-11-04 | CA/WRT/0448/2023 |
Amaraweera Wickrama Gunawardhana Tharanga Nalaka Vs Saman Jayasinghe, Commissioner General of Excise & 5 Others,
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Amendment of Pleadings; Interim Relief; Laches; Writ of Certiorari; Excise Notification 902 Rule 20(c); Distance Rule; Liquor License; Survey Report | Excise Ordinance; Excise Notification No. 902, Rule 20(c) | Download |
| 2025-11-04 | CA/ WRT/0083/2020 |
L.A. Samanlatha Pushpakumari and others Vs University of the Visual & Performing Arts and others.
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | University of Visual and Performing Arts • Interview • Practical Tests • Rule against Bias/nemo judex in causa sua • Undue advantage • Academic discretion • Retrospective validation of marking schemes • Fair-minded and informed observer test | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka — conferring writ jurisdiction on the Court of Appeal | Download |
| 2025-11-03 | CA/HCC/ 0018-0019/2020 |
Galle Hettiarachchige Anil Jayantha And other Vs The Director General of Commission to Investigate Allegation of Bribery and Corruption
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Credibility of the witness. • Essential witness | The Bribery Act. | Download |
| 2025-10-31 | CA/HCC/259/2016 |
Nawarathne Henayalage Ajith Pushpakumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Assessing the contradictions and omissions of witness testimony in light of the mental distress suffered from the incident – Weighing the witness’s overall credibility, consistency of key details and the corroborative evidence against the minor contradictions – Authority of judges to inquire witnesses to uncover relevant facts – Limitations to the judge’s authority to question witnesses –Making corrections to legal proceedings by judges – A conviction should not be set aside on a purely technical objection | Section 296 and 300 of the Penal Code, Section 27 and 165 of the Evidence Ordinance No.15 of 1895, Section 436 of the Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2025-10-31 | CA/HCC/ 0096/2024 |
Piliduwa Bogahawattage Chandima Dilhani Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Discretion of Court. • Minimum Mandatory Sentence. | The Prevention of Money Laundering Act No.05 of 2006 as amended by Act No. 40 of 2011 | Download |
| 2025-10-31 | CA/HCC/0068/2021 |
Abeykoon Basnayake Mudiyanselage Kapila Preethi Bandara Dharmasiri Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Maintainability of the appeal- Trial in absentia- Revisionary jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal- Exceptional Circumstances- Inordinate and inexcusable delay- Contumacious conduct of the Appellant | Sections 241, 294, 331 , 364 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act | Download |
| 2025-10-31 | CA/WRT/0226/2022 |
Balangoda Plantations PLC Vs The Honourable Minister of Lands, “Mihikatha Medura”, Land Secretariat, and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-10-30 | CA/HCC/0202/2023 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Sujith Tharaka Chathuranga alias Ranga Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Paramount importance of the victim’s testimony in alleged sexual abuse cases – Additional witness testimony will serve primarily to support and reinforce the material facts stated by the victim – Suspicious circumstances fall short of the burden of proof of the prosecution – Reliance on police information book extracts by a trial court | Section 354 and 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-10-30 | CA/HCC/ 0155/2023 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs. Subramanium Sabapathi
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Jurisdiction of the Court in Debt Recovery Act. | The Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 and The Debt Recovery Act (Special Provisions) Act No.02 of 1990 | Download |
| 2025-10-30 | CA/ 0713/2000F |
Hettiarachchige Dominic Marx Perera vs Kuruwita Arachchige Mulin Perera. (Deceased)
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Fresh evidence in the appeal, Conviction in the Magistrate’s Court | section 41A(2) of the Evidence Ordinance as amended by Act No. 33 of 1988. | Download |
| 2025-10-30 | CA/WRT/0038/2021 |
Hettiarachchi Wajira Christobel Senanayake Vs W.W. Punchihewa, Assistant Commissioner of Labour and others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Fair hearing in an EPF inquiry | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-10-30 | CA/WRT/0060/2023 |
Hitihamilage Upul Ruwan Gunasekara AND others Vs. Manusha Nanayakkara, Minister of Labour, Department of Labour, and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. | Termination of Employment of Workmen (TEWA) Act, Writ of Certiorari, Natural Justice, Cross-Examination, Discretion of Commissioner of Labour (Section 17 TEWA) , Compensation Calculation, Budgetary Relief Allowance (BRA), Lanka Bell Limited, Futility of Reliefs | Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act, No. 45 of 1971 (Sections 6(d), 17) , Companies Act (Sections 148, 150) , Budgetary Relief Allowance Act | Download |
| 2025-10-29 | CA/PHC/0077/2019 |
Gamini Samaranayaka Vs. Wedikkarage Ransonona
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 66(8) of the PCP Act, Party in default, Limitation on re-evaluation of evidence, Materials filed after declaration of default, Legislative intent. | The Primary Court’s Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-10-29 | CA/RII/0077/2024 |
AthapattuMudiyanselagePriyadarshani Nishanthi Athapattu vs Balasuriya Arachchige Mahinda KarunaratnaPerera
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal to review the judgments or orders of the Provincial High Court | Article 138 and Article 154P of the Constitution High Court of the Provinces (Special Provinces) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2025-10-29 | CA/WRT/0586/2007 |
Chithra Weerakkoon & other Vs. Hon. Jeewan Kumarathunga Minister of Lands
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Hon.Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Mandamus | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-10-29 | CA/WRT/0833/2025 |
Sandanam Johnson Paul Vs W.W.Kalindra Jayaweera Fernando, Returning Officer, Horana Urban Council and 7 others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Urban Council, Resignation, Revocation of Resignation, Unilateral Act, Ministerial Duty, Judicial Duty, Dispute of Fact, Locus Standi | Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 140) Urban Councils Ordinance (as amended) (Section 12(1), 12(3)) Local Authorities Election Ordinance (Cap. 262) (Section 66A) | Download |
| 2025-10-29 | CA/WRT/0529/2023 |
Sellapperumage Nilusha Fernando and another. VS B. K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Commissioner General of Labour and five others.
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | • Certificate of Commissioner of Labour • Showing cause • Delay and laches • Alternate remedy • Equally effective remedy • Abuse of process | Constitution of Sri Lanka - Article 140 • Payment of Gratuity Act, No. 12 of 1983 (as amended) - Section 8(1) and 8(2) | Download |
| 2025-10-28 | CA/HCC/51-52/2019 |
Director General, Commission to investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Vs. Kahangama Mahanamage Haritha Sunil Kumara
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | fair trial, question by the judge, remanding the witness, | Section 4 (1) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights | Download |
| 2025-10-28 | CA/WRT/0130/2025 |
Sagara Bandara Lenawala Vs Geological Survey & Mines Bureau and 8 Others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Writ Application to Quash Arbitrary Suspension of Industrial Mining License based on Land Title Dispute; Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Mandamus; Ultra Vires; Industrial Mining License (IML); Temporary Suspension; Mines and Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992; Land Title Dispute; Exhaustion of Remedies; License Expiration | Mines and Minerals Act No. 33 of 1992 (Sections 36, 37, 39, 40, 51) Prescription Ordinance (Section 03) | Download |
| 2025-10-28 | CA/HCC/0358/2017 |
M. M. ChavindaRavindra Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Contradictions and inconsistencies in witness testimony– Presumptive evidence – Admissibility of written statements from persons who cannot be called as a witness – IB statements | Section 296 and 380 of the Penal Code, Section 114 and 33(2) of the Evidence Ordinance No. 15 of 1895 | Download |
| 2025-10-27 | CA/HCC/0028/2024 |
Chandana Prasanna Suwadarathna Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Procurement of a person to become a prostitute – Absence of procurement where there is independent initiative, motivation and prior arrangements to engage in prostitution | Section 360A(1) of the Penal Code as amended by the Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 22 of 1995 and 16 of 2006. | Download |
| 2025-10-27 | CA/WRT/0366/2024 |
S. A. V. Inoka Sanjeevanie Vs. National Water Supply & Drainage Board & others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Audit inquiry • Discretionary relief • Suppression of material facts • Misrepresentation • Uberrima fides (utmost good faith) • Clean hands doctrine • Abuse of process | Constitution of Sri Lanka – Article 140 – Writ jurisdiction | Download |
| 2025-10-27 | CA/WRT/0801/2024 |
Epic Lanka (Private) Limited and another Vs Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and 65 others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Public procurement process • Tender • Two-envelope bidding system • Procedural irregularity • No prejudice, no writ • Discretionary remedy | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka (confers jurisdiction on the Court of Appeal to issue writs) | Download |
| 2025-10-24 | CA/HCC/0043/2024 |
Kasankatha Rajanadan Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. .P. Hettiarachchi,J | Possession and trafficking of heroin- Chain of custody- | Section 54A (b) and 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-10-24 | CA/HCC/0307/2016 |
Ponna Hannadige Daminda Buwaneka Samarasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder- Lack of murderous intention-Culpable homicide not amounting to murder-Grave and sudden provocation | Section 293, 294, 296 and 297 of the Penal Code - Section 334 (5) of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-10-24 | CA/HCC/486/2017 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Bulathwaththage Dharmasena
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | private defence, mitigatory circumstances, sudden altercation | Section 300 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-10-24 | CA/PHC/0033/2019 |
Central Province Vehicle Dealing Cooperative Society Limited and Others 3 Vs. Assistant Commissioner of Corporative Development & 1 Other
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Appeal from an judgement of a Provincial High Court in the exercise of the jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(3)(b) of the constitution- Dismissal of the Appeal by the Court of Appeal for want of appearance of the Appellant on the day assigned for their appearance by Court-Relisting application under section 769(2) of the Civil Procedure Code (as amended)-Applicability of section 769(2) of the Civil Procedure Code (as amended) in an application for relisting from an Order dismissing an appeal for want of appearance of the Appellant- Applicability of Sub-Rules (1) and (2) of the Rule 7 of the Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts) Rules 1988-Guidelines that should be followed by a Court in hearing and determining an application for Relisting | Article 154P(3)(b) of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka-Section 769(2) of the Civil Procedure Code (as amended)- Sub-Rules (1) and (2) of the Rule 7 of the Court of Appeal (Procedure for Appeals from High Courts) Rules 1988 | Download |
| 2025-10-24 | CA/PHC/0155/2019 |
Polpitige Mary Nelka Perera Vs. Asoka Saman Kumara Jayalath
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Appeal under Article 138 of the Constitution from an Order of a Provincial High Court in the exercise of revisionary jurisdiction vested in it by Article 154P(3)(b) to be read with Article 138 of the Constitution-Will revision lie from an order of a Magistrate made under section 10 of the State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 (as amended)-application of section 5 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990- Circumstances under which revision will lie. | Article 138 and 154P(3)(b) of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka-section 10 of the State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 (as amended)-section 5 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990. | Download |
| 2025-10-24 | CA/WRT/0293/2020 |
M. I. M. Safiyulla. Vs. Divisional Secretary, Ridigama.
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | District Court judgment • Declaration of title • Res judicata • Estoppel against the State • Prescriptive title / prescription • Per incuriam • Gazette Notification • Final Village Plan (FVP No. 816, Lot No. 86) • Ambalama | Constitution of Sri Lanka – Article 140 • Prescription Ordinance (No. 22 of 1871) - Section 15 • State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979 - Section 12 • Land Settlement Ordinance • Registration of Title Act, No. 21 of 1998 (Bim Saviya) - Section 12 | Download |
| 2025-10-24 | CAPHC/185/2020 |
Jayanetti Wahumpurage Kamalawathie and another Vs. Kirihathanalage Pradeep Wasantha Kumara
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal, Limitation on re-evaluation of evidence, Actual possession, Absence of dispossession claim, Non-compliance with the PCPA procedure | The Primary Court’s Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-10-23 | CA/HCC/ 0036/2023 |
Nagendran Thevan Wijeyananda alias Nagendran Deva Wijeya Nanda Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Contradictions. • Fair Trail. • Defence Evidence. • Corroboration. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-10-23 | CA/TAX/0056/2023, CA/TAX/0090/2023, CA/TAX/0091/2023, CA/TAX/0097/2023 |
Bank of Ceylon Bank of Ceylon Square Vs The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Download | ||
| 2025-10-22 | CA/HCC/222-223/2023 |
Rajapaksha Mudiyanselage Pushpakumara and others Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Burden of proof in a plea of alibi – Considering pleas of alibi in a holistic manner taking into account the entirety of the prosecution’s case – Prosecution’s responsibility in establishing its case beyond a reasonable doubt | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-10-22 | CA/WRT/0052/2024 |
M.D. Themiadasa Vs Saman Jayasinghe, Commissioner General of Excise and others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | F.L.4 licence • Legitimate Expectation. • Minister of Finance • Presidential Directive • Change of Policy • Acting under dictation • Mala fides • Renewal of licence. | The Constitution of Sri Lanka – Article 140 • Excise Ordinance - Section 19(1): Requires the Commissioner-General of Excise to grant exclusive privilege (including F.L.4 licences) with the approval of the Minister. - Section 19(2): Relevant to directing the Divisional Secretary (2nd respondent) regarding the licence. - Section 28A(1): Confers wide discretion and power upon the Minister to direct the authority regarding the grant, renewal, or cancellation of a licence, notwithstanding other provisions. (This was cited as the potential validating authority for R-1, even if R-1 was issued qua President). - Section 28A(2): States that no action for compensation shall lie in respect of cancellation directed by the Minister under subsection (1). | Download |
| 2025-10-21 | CA/PHC/0169/2023 |
Arpico Finance Pvt Limited Vs Abeydora Arachchilage Chandani and others
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Possession of a vehicle in issue in the interim on a bond – Growing concern regarding the increasing number of frivolous applications – Safeguarding the judiciary from being bogged down by unsubstantial claims | Download | |
| 2025-10-21 | CA/WRT/0904/2025 |
Welgamage Don Shevan Menusha Welgama Vs Rev. Brother Janaka Fonseka, Principal, De Mazenod College and others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Letter of ‘No Objection’ • Fettering Discretion • Delegation of Power • Policy Decision • Schools cricket • Best interest of the child | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Article 140 (jurisdiction for Writs) - Article 27(13) (Directive Principles concerning the promotion of children\'s interests) • International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act, No. 56 of 2007, Section 5(2) (requiring the \"best interest of the child\" to be of paramount importance) • Circular No. 03 of 2022 of the Ministry of Education, dated 11.03.2022 (and its Rule 1.1.9, which governs the requirement for the Letter of No Objection) Circular No. 03 of 2022 (ii), dated 25.08.2024 (amending the original circular, including Rule 1.1.9.1) | Download |
| 2025-10-21 | CA/WRT/0905/2025 |
Gigiriwala Gamage Dinosh Jelon Vs Rev. Brother Janaka Fonseka, Principal, De Mazenod College and others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Letter of ‘No Objection’ • Fettering Discretion • Delegation of Power • Policy Decision • Schools cricket • Best interest of the child | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Article 140 (jurisdiction for Writs) - Article 27(13) (Directive Principles concerning the promotion of children\'s interests) • International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act, No. 56 of 2007, Section 5(2) (requiring the “best interest of the child”to be of paramount importance) • Circular No. 03 of 2022 of the Ministry of Education, dated 11.03.2022 (and its Rule 1.1.9, which governs the requirement for the Letter of No Objection) Circular No. 03 of 2022 (ii), dated 25.08.2024 (amending the original circular, including Rule 1.1.9.1) | Download |
| 2025-10-17 | CA/HCC/ 0101/2024 |
Wijeweera Patabendige Ananda Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sentence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-10-17 | CA/HCC/0297/2024 |
Sulaiman Dharmadasa Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder- Lack of murderous intention-Culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Section 294, 296 and 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-10-16 | CA/HCC/282/2024 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Priyantha Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Prosecution falling short of the burden of proof – Implications surrounding the recovery of a suspected weapon | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-10-16 | CA/PHC/0263/2019 |
Camco Enterprises (Private) Limited Vs. Anandaram Thevasanathipathy and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Sections 68(1) and 68(3) of the Primary Court’s Procedure Act, Forcibly dispossession, Statutory two-month period, Contradictions, Misled the Court | The Primary Court’s Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-10-16 | CA /WRT/ 0036/2025 |
T. G. Kularatne Pahala Haththiniya Vs W. S. Senathissa Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat Office, Kurunegala. and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-10-16 | CA/WRT/150/2021 |
Chandrasekera Mahinda Nimal Bogollagama Vs Hon. S. M. Chandrasena Minister of Lands, Ministry of Lands, “Mihikatha Madura and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-10-16 | CA/HCC/ 0047-48/2022 |
Thommiya Hakuruge Regi Marvin and Thommiya Hakuruge Neel Thushara Jayalath Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Beyond reasonable doubt. • Section 33 of Evidence Ordinance. • Exception to Section 294 of the Penal Code | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-10-16 | CA/HCC/0272/2023 |
Singaru Sathyaseelan Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Knowledge of item | Section 27 of Recovery | Download |
| 2025-10-16 | CA/ WRT/0415/2021 |
Petitioners: Sri Lanka Tea Factory Owners Association Vs Sri Lanka Tea Board and others.
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Ultra Vires • Irrationality • Reasonable Price • Factory-Specific Pricing Formula • Price Sharing Ratio • Wednesbury Unreasonableness • Re-agitation • Abuse of Process | Constitution of Sri Lanka (Article 140) • Tea Control Act, No. 51 of 1957 (as amended): - Section 8(2)(b): Empowers the Tea Commissioner to determine the reasonable price payable for green tea leaf “having regard to the price fetched for made tea manufactured at that factory.” - Sections 8(2)(a)–(c): Authorize the Commissioner to suspend or cancel factory registration or direct brokers to deduct payments for underpayment of reasonable price. | Download |
| 2025-10-15 | CA/RII/0056/2023 |
Mahatheva Muralitharan Vs. Anthony Upali de Silva
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Ex parte , Can it be fixed on calling date, if answer filed, section 84 of CPC | Download | |
| 2025-10-14 | CA/HCC/0084/2019 |
Ranpatipathirage Prasanga Lakmal Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | chain of custody, refresh his memory by referring to his notes | 159 (1) of the Evidence Ordinance. | Download |
| 2025-10-14 | CA/WRT/127/2024 |
H. J. A. W. International (Pvt) Ltd and Two Others Vs. Hon. Nalaka Jude Harin Fernando of the Ministry of Tourism and Lands and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | Notices issued to acquire the parcels of land belonging to the 1st and 3rd Petitioners, in terms of Section 2 and Section 38(a) of the Land Acquistion Act, for the public purpose to set-up wind power turbine generators, similar to the proposed design of the 2nd Petitioner submitted prior to the said acquisition. Additionally, improper procedure had been followed for immediate acquisition of the land. Petitioners challenge the notices and decisions taken by the Respondents on the basis of mala fide, irrationality, and violation of their economic rights | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-10-13 | CA/PHC/0076/2021 |
Aththanagala Ralalage Samantha Priyadarshana, Vs Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Medirigiriya. and other
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | A third party committing a forest offence using a vehicle – Precautions to be taken by the owner to prevent the vehicle being used in commission of a forest offence – Burden to prove precautions on a balance of probability – Inadequacy of merely providing instructions as a precaution | Section 26 read with 40 of the Forest Ordinance No.16 of 1907 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-10-13 | CA/HCC/0007/2022 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Mahinda Rathnayake Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-10-13 | CA/WRT/0529/2021 |
Subramaniyam Garan Vs. M. A. B. Daya Senarath, Secretary, Public Service Commission
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Transfer of Public Officers • Delegation of Powers • Public Service Commission (PSC) • Covering Approval • Ouster Clause per Article 61A • Procedural Rules of the PSC • Ultra Vires • Delegatus Non Potest Delegare | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Article 59 – Appeals to Administrative Appeals Tribunal - Article 61A – Ouster clause barring judicial review of PSC decisions - Article 140 – Writ jurisdiction | Download |
| 2025-10-10 | CA/HCC/0140/2019 |
Kammalgoda Mudalige Priyantha Hewasinghe Vs The Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Contradictions and omissions of witness testimony – Determining whether contradictions and omissions of testimonies are material to the case – Testimonies disputed by witnesses being supported by additional evidence from other witnesses and physical evidence | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-10-10 | CA/HCC/ 0277/2023 |
Kandiah Thiyagarasa Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Standard of proof. • Inward journey. • Dock statement | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2025-10-09 | CA/PHC/0043/2021 |
S.A. Waheed and Others Vs R.A.I. Chamara and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Sections 68(1) and (3) of the Primary Court’s Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979, Not the ownership or title but the factual state of possession, Forcible dispossession, PCPA jurisdiction: temporary and preventive in nature, Two-month statutory period, Necessity of a claim for restoration, Date of dispossession | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-10-09 | CA/WRT/735/2025 |
Sanjaya Thavanesan Vs Harin Fernando, Minister of Tourism and Land and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The acquisition of land under the Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950 (as amended) — first notice issued under Section 2 of the Land Acquisition Act and immediate possession taken under Section 38(a) of the Act in 1979 — but land was not utilized; no improvement was made; and the land was abandoned without utilizing it for the public purpose for which it was acquired — given to a third party for a commercial venture — an application for a writ of mandamus was allowed in terms of Section 39A of the Land Acquisition Act. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-10-09 | CA/RII /0009/2024 |
Kavishka Dilshan Wijesinghe Vs D.M. Jayawardhana
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | settlement | Proviso to Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-10-09 | CA/RII/0033/2023 |
Sureka Aroshani Weerasuriya Vs Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Appointment of legal representatives | Section 26 of the Mortgage Act No. 6 of 1949, as amended by Act No. 24 of 1969, | Download |
| 2025-10-09 | CA/WRT/299/2024 |
R H Steel Building Systems (Private) Limited and two others Vs. DFCC Bank PLC and another
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Parate Execution • Section 04 Resolution • “Wilful Defaulter | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Article 140 – Writ jurisdiction) • Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act, No. 4 of 1990 o Section 4 – Power of the bank’s board to authorize by resolution the sale of mortgaged property by public auction for recovery of loans in default. o Section 7 – Conditions subject to which Section 4 operates. o Section 13 – Recovery of costs and moneys connected to the sale. o Section 14 – Surplus from sale to be returned to borrower. | Download |
| 2025-10-09 | CA/WRT/0457/2020 |
B.H.M. Kapilaratne Vs. The University of Peradeniya and others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | awarding of a class • academic decisions and judicial interference • “first attempt” • ultra vires | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Writ jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal) • Rules and Regulations Governing Examinations – Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya | Download |
| 2025-10-08 | CA/WRT/739/2024 |
Polwattage Thilanga Nadeera Partner-Delta Trading International and other VS P.B.S.C. Nonis Director General of Customs Sri Lanka Customs and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-10-07 | CA/HCC/306-307/2019 |
Dhammika Prasanna Wijesinghe Vs. Anura Jayathissa Wijesinghe
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Accused’s right to a fair trial – Failure to call for the defence – Procedural discrepancies in a criminal trial – Inadequate preparation time for defence counsel | Section 296 read withsection 113B and 102 of the Penal Code, Section 296 read with section 32 of thePenal Code, Article 13(3) of the Constitutionof the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 200(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-10-07 | CA/PHC/0073/2022 |
Lahandapurage Wijethunga Moragasara, Delpamulla, Deyiyandara Vs Lahandapurage Wijethunga and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | precaution, balance of probability, confiscation, owner, prove, vehicle, conviction, satisfaction of the court, | 13 of 1966, 56 of 1979, 13 of 1982 and 65 of 2009 of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-10-07 | CA/PHC/0073/2022 |
Lahandapurage Wijethunga Moragasara, Delpamulla, Deyiyandara Vs Lahandapurage Wijethunga and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | precaution, balance of probability, confiscation, owner, prove, vehicle, conviction, satisfaction of the court, | 13 of 1966, 56 of 1979, 13 of 1982 and 65 of 2009 of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-10-03 | CA/ CPA/ 24/ 2023 |
Gampaha District Co-operative Rural Bank Union Limited Vs Undugodage Chamila Kumarai and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Suppressing material facts, Futility, Existence of a final and binding court decree, Test of reason and justice | Western Province Co-operative Societies Statute No. 03 of 1998. | Download |
| 2025-10-03 | CA/WRT/0559/2024 |
Rev. Baddewela Sumanasiri and two others Vs Ven. Dr. Kumbalgoda Dhammaloka Thero and 11 others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Pirivena registration – natural justice – fair hearing – mala fides- show cause-cancellation of registration | Pirivena Education Act, No. 64 of 1979 Pirivena Education Regulations No. 01 of 1980 | Download |
| 2025-10-03 | CA/HCC/0021/2023 |
Mavelage Sanjeewa Rajapaksha Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | - Murder- Last Seen Theory- Circumstantial Evidence- Improbableness | - Section 296 of the Penal Code - Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-10-03 | CA/HCC/ 0011/2025 |
Geegana Kankanamge Wimaladasa alias Hullankande Kiri Ayya Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Beyond reasonable doubt. • Section 27 recovery. • Defence evidence. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-10-03 | CA/CPA/0137/2024 |
Sumith Amarawickrama Vs. Assistant Commissioner for Agrarian and Two Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Is an application by an aggrieved party for the execution of an order made by a magistrate under section 8(2) of the Act tantamount to an application under section 8(1) of the act by the commissioner general of agrarian services? Is that so? should such an application be made only by the Commissioner General of Agrarian Development and not the Aggrieved Party | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka-The Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 (as amended) Sections 8(1), 8(2) and 101. | Download |
| 2025-10-03 | CA/WRT/0056/2025 |
Samarakoon Mudiyanselage Chaminda Prasad Samarakoon Vs. Ceylon Petroleum Corporation & 3 Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Effective date of an Interim Order issued by Court under section 2 (1) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990-Is an interim order prospective or retrospective. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-10-01 | CA/WRT/0249/2021 |
Sri Lanka Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya and other Vs Ceylon Steel Corporation Limited and six others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | arbitration award • payment of bonus • change of name of company • share portfolio • contractual right vs. legitimate expectation • stipulatio alteri • representations not specific, clear, unequivocal, unambiguous, or direct | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka – writ jurisdiction. • Section 4 - Industrial Disputes Act, No. 43 of 1950 • State Industrial Corporations Act, No. 49 of 1957 • Conversion of Public Corporations or Government-Owned Business Undertakings into Public Companies Act, No. 23 of 1987 • Companies Act, No. 07 of 2007 | Download |
| 2025-10-01 | CA/WRT/125/2016 |
Ceylon Electricity Board, Vs Hon. W.D. Seneviratne Minister of Labour, and others
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-09-30 | CA/WRT/0621/2025 |
Anjana Udai Galbadahewa and others Vs Bandula HarischandraGovernor of the Southern Province,
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | local branch Elections | Southern Provincial Council’s No. 6 of 2019 | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/WRT/0623/2025 |
Thushara Chandana Widanagama and others Vs Bandula Harischandra Governor of the Southern Province, Office of the Governor, Lower Dickson Road, Galle. and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Cooperative Societies. | Southern Provincial Council’s No. 6 of 2019 | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/HCC/0233/2018 |
KaluaddaraArachchige Raja Ajith Ranjith Vs. The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Credibility and probability of witness testimony – Contradictions of testimony – Discrepancies in the prosecution’s narrative | Section 19(b) and (c) of the Bribery Act (No.11 of 1954) | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/PHC/0081/2020 |
Abeyweera Mirissa Patabendige Badrajith Harshanath Abeyweera Vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Absolute owner of the vehicle used in a forest offence – Responsibility of a party prosecuting his case effectively –Prompt action and diligence in legal process | Section 20 and 40 of the Forest Ordinance No.16 of 1907 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/HCC/0111/2022 |
Dasanayakalage Nandatissa vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Murder | Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/HCC/110/2024 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs Kande Pun Shri Samantha
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | legally recognized appeal. | Section 15(b) of the Judicature Act, Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/HCC/0093/2022 |
Pelenda Dewage Abesinghe Vs The Hon.Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | -Murder- Attempt to murder-Contradictions inter se and contradictions per se- Credibility of the witness- Contradictions that go to the root of the case | Sections 296 and 300 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/LTA/0004/2023 |
Fazil Mohamed Farook Vs Fathima Shafka Lahir
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | Divorce application made in accordance to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act for a Fasah divorce – Conversion of the said application to a Mubarah divorce at the request of the Respondent. Differences between Mubarah divorce and Fasah divorce and the sanctity attached to them. Revision thereof by the Board of Quazi is justified. | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/WRT/0738/2023 |
Environmental Foundation (Guarantee) Limited Vs Chandana Sooriyabandara and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Wilpattu National Park, Section 5(1), 5(2), 6(1), 72 and 67C of the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, necessary parties | The Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, No. 02 of 2002 (as amended) and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/WRT/0481/2021 |
Lakshman Bandara Kiriella Vs Justice Upaly Abeyrathne (Retd.), Chairman of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry Probing Fraud and Corruption that occurred at State Institutions from 15th January 2015 to 31st December 2018 and others.
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Commission of Inquiry • fictitious complaint • uncertified • Rule 3(1)(a) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990 | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka – writ jurisdiction. • Commissions of Inquiry Act, No. 17 of 1948 (ss. 13, 16, 23) • Rule 3(1)(a) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990 • Evidence Ordinance, s. 106 • Civil Procedure Code, s. 75 • Offences Against Public Property Act, No. 12 of 1982 – s. 5(1) • Penal Code, s. 389 • Bribery Act, s. 70 | Download |
| 2025-09-30 | CA/WRT/0482/2021 |
Chamindranee Bandara Kiriella Vs Justice Upaly Abeyrathne (Retd.), Chairman of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry Probing Fraud and Corruption that occurred at State Institutions from 15th January 2015 to 31st December 2018 and others.
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Commission of Inquiry • fictitious complaint • impugned documents uncertified • Rule 3(1)(a) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990 | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka – writ jurisdiction. • Commissions of Inquiry Act, No. 17 of 1948 (ss. 13, 16, 23) • Rule 3(1)(a) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules, 1990 • Evidence Ordinance, s. 106 • Civil Procedure Code, s. 75 • Offences Against Public Property Act, No. 12 of 1982 – s. 5(1) • Penal Code, s. 389 • Bribery Act, s. 70 | Download |
| 2025-09-29 | CA/HCC/0202/2020 |
Sandra Marakkala Sadamali Wickramasinghe Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Failure to put the accused’s case during cross examination – Unbiased and independent witness – Adequacy of witnesses in establishing a fact – Criminal breach of trust – Right of an accused to a fair trial | Section 391 of the Penal Code, Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance No.15 of 1985 | Download |
| 2025-09-29 | CA/HCC/0438/2019 |
Kaluthandrige Ruwan Ajith alias Aja Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Marking the contradictory nature of witness testimony – Discrepancies in testimonies not pertaining directly to the incident involving the offence itself – Prosecution’s latitude to call witnesses – Adequacy of witnesses in establishing a fact | Section 296 of the Penal Code, Section 134 and 145 of the Evidence Ordinance No.15 of 1895 | Download |
| 2025-09-29 | CA/HCC/ 0187/2024 |
Mathagadeera Arachchige Saliya Kumara Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Fair trial | The Prevention of Money Laundering Act No.40 of 2011. | Download |
| 2025-09-26 | CA/WRT/0768/2024 |
J2 Investment (Private) Limited and other Vs U. B. Rohana Rajapaksha Commissioner General of Agrarian Development, and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Mortgage | Agrarian Development Act. | Download |
| 2025-09-26 | CA/HCC/0307/2024 |
Nilanthilage Amila Sudarshana Silva Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Rape- Incest- Grave Sexual Abuse-Convicting for a lesser offence- Mitigatory grounds-Aggravating Circumstances | Sections 364A(1), 364A (3), 365B2(b) of the Penal Code (as amended ) - Sections 177 and 333 (5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-09-26 | CA/PHC/0125/2015 |
Kadirawel Narayan Vs. J. M. C. Priyadharshani & 2 Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Appeal from an order of a Provincial High Court dismissing an application in revision before it for non-appearance of the Petitioner and his Attorney-at-Law on a day assigned for his appearance in Court-Will an appeal lie directly to the Court of Appeal for such Order without first purging his default of appearance before the court of first instance thereat?-Can a record of proceedings be contradicted or varied directly, before the Court of Appeal without first instituting an inquiry before the relevant court of first instance. | Article 138 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-09-26 | CA/Writ/0263/2024 |
Peli Kankanamge Chandrasiri Vs Department of Debt Conciliation Board and others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Section 19A Certiorari to quash an interim decision and not a final order/decision. Premature application Test to establish possession Facts in dispute | Debt Conciliation Board Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-09-26 | CA/WRT/0315/2024 |
Singankutti Arachchilage Niroshan Kumara Vs Nishantha Weerasinghe, Commissioner General of Motor Traffic and others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Section 7 of the Motor Traffic Act Registration of vehicles applicable law | Motor Traffic Act. | Download |
| 2025-09-25 | CA/WRT/0383/2018 |
Dialog Axiata PLC Vs (Ms.) S.P. Charles, Director General of Customs and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Customs value, Schedule E of the Customs Ordinance, Non- declaration of freight and insurance, Suppression of material facts, uberrima fides, Doctrine of Clean hands | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Customs Ordinance No. 17 of 1869 as amended | Download |
| 2025-09-25 | CA/WRT/383/2018 |
Dialog Axiata PLC Vs. (Ms.) S.P. Charles and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Customs Value, Schedule ‘E’ of the Customs Ordinance, A ‘turnkey’ contract, Freight and Insurance charges, Suppression of material facts, Doctrine of Clean hands, Lack of uberrima fides | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Customs Ordinance No. 17 of 1869 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-09-25 | CA/WRT/0547/2023 |
Kalu Arachchillage Harsha Kumari Kaluarachchi and Another Vs The Divisional Secretary and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Grant, Section 19(4) and 104 of the Land Development Ordinance, cancelation of a Grant, Writ of mandamus, legal right | The Land Development Ordinance, No. 19 of 1935 (as amended) and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-09-24 | CA/HCC/ 0238/2024 |
Adam Nizar Mohommed Asmir alias Adam Nizar Mohommed Asmir Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Contradictions. • Evaluation of Evidence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-09-23 | CA/COC/0007/2022 |
SJ Solar+ Storage PTE Ltd Vs. Vinseth Engineering (Pvt) Ltd & Others
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Violating undertaking given to Court | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-09-23 | CA/WRT/0394/2019 |
Hemantha Prematilaka Waragoda Withanage And others Vs Dr. R.H. Samaratunga, Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance and others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Provincial Co-operative Employees’ Commission • Eligibility for vehicle permits • Substantive legitimate expectation | • Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka – writ jurisdiction. • Ninth Schedule to the Constitution (Provincial Council List, Item 17.3) – Provincial Councils may establish Co-operative Employees’ Commissions by statute | Download |
| 2025-09-23 | CA/HCC/284-285/2015 |
Wijesinghe Mudianselage Roy Rexi Miller alias Kopparaya (2A) and other Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Consistent, time of the incident, belated | Section 157 of the Evidence Ordinance, | Download |
| 2025-09-22 | CA/HCC/ 0071/2022 |
Robert Ekanayake Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | The Charge has not been proved beyond reasonable doubt. • Section 335(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-09-22 | CA/HCC/0118/2024 |
Nadaraj Vijayakumar Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Inconsistency in testimony undermining appellant’s narrative – Facts presented by the defence not being suggested to prosecution during cross-examination – The corroboration of facts and evidence –Trial Judge calling for the defence | Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code (as amended by Act No.22 of 1995, Act No. 29 of 1998, Act No.16 of 2006), Section 200(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-09-22 | CA/ WRT/0497/2019 |
R. M. D. Wasantha Vs Nimal Abeysiri, District Secretary of Polonnaruwa and eight others.
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | • Succession to LDO grants • Cancellation of grants • Proprietary rights • Rules of natural justice • Audi alteram partem • Failure of succession (Section 68 LDO) • Ultra vires • Delay does not defeat a nullity | • Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka – writ jurisdiction. • Land Development Ordinance (LDO), No. 19 of 1935 (as amended): - Section 19 (4) & 19 (6) – issue of grants. - Section 68 – failure of succession. - Section 104 (pre-amendment) – cancellation of grants by President. - Sections 104A–104D (inserted by Act No. 11 of 2022) – new procedure for cancellation. Sections 104–118A, Chapter VIII – cancellation of grants and permits. | Download |
| 2025-09-19 | CA/CPA/0103/2024 |
Mohottige Chaminda Lalith Kumara Vs. . Officer in Charge. Police Station, Weeraketiya & Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | - Exceptional circumstances- Converting a fine to a State Cost-Triviality of the offence committed | Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-09-19 | CA/WRT/0500/2023 |
Ginimella Hewage Priyanga Nishantha Kumar Vs. M. A. P. Jayakody, Western Province Co-operative Development Commissioner/Registrar and 12 Others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa J. | co-operative society, dispute, arbitration, arbitral award, appeal, Magistrates’ Court, judicial review, scope, misrepresentation and suppression of material facts, uberrima fides, alternative remedies, laches, reliefs misconceived in law, material and necessary parties | Western Province Co-operative Societies Statue No. 03 of 1998. | Download |
| 2025-09-19 | CA/HCC/0199/2023 |
Thommaya Hakuru Jayalath Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | - Rape- Contradictions–Credibility of the witness- Delay in making the complaint- Omissions | - Sections 354 and section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code (as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995 and Act No. 16 of 2006) | Download |
| 2025-09-19 | CA/PHC/0160/2019 |
Dewathaapedigedara Nishanthi Ranasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney General & 1 Other
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Can an objection be taken by the Respondent to an application made to Court by the competent authority that the Respondent is not the Competent Authority or the land is not State Land within the meaning of the State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979. | State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 1979 (as amended)-Sections 3, 4, 5(1), 6, 7, 8, 9(1) and 9(2) and 10. | Download |
| 2025-09-19 | CA/PHC/0237/2019 |
Nawurunnage Sarath Kumara Vs. R. B. Rathnayake
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Can an objection be taken by the Respondent to an application made to Court by the competent authority that the Respondent is not the Competent Authority or the land is not State Land within the meaning of the State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979. | State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 1979 (as amended) Sections 3, 4, 5(1), 6, 7, 8, 9(1) and 9(2) and 10-Section 3, 22,23,24 and Schedule B of the Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka Act No. 23 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-09-19 | CA/WRT/0202/2022 |
S.M.S.P. Wanasinghe and 27 others Vs. The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka and 13 others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Legitimate expectations IESL recognition for universities and alternative pathway Malice | Engineering Council Act, No. 4 of 2017 Institute of Engineers, Ceylon, Act, No. 17 of 1968 | Download |
| 2025-09-19 | CA/ WRT/0654/2023 |
National Council for Disaster Management and other Vs Hon. Minister of Labour, Labour Secretariat and others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Termination of Employment • Minor Dispute • Live Dispute • Patent Lack of Jurisdiction • Error of Jurisdiction • Error of Law • Wednesbury Unreasonableness • Relevant vs. Irrelevant Considerations • Natural Justice / Fair Hearing | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka – jurisdiction of Court of Appeal to issue writs. • Industrial Disputes Act (IDA), No. 43 of 1950 (as amended):Section 4(1) – Minister’s power to refer minor disputes to arbitration. - Section 4(2) – reference to Industrial Court. - Section 17(1) – duties of an arbitrator. - Section 19(2) – implication of arbitration awards into employment contracts. - Section 31B – jurisdiction of Labour Tribunals. - Section 47 – definitions (industrial dispute, workman). | Download |
| 2025-09-18 | CA/HCC/0104/2023 |
Mallawathanthrige Samantha Mallawa Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Credibility, Consistent | Section 364 (2) (e) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-09-18 | CA/REV/0005/2025 |
SQUIRE MECH ENGINEERING (PVT) LTD Vs. ILLAYPERUMA KODITUWAKKUARACHCHILAGE DAYANANDA
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | An abuse of the process of Court-Objection raised by the Respondent Counsel that the instant revision application filed before this Court is an abuse of process of court as the same is impugned in the relevant Civil Appellate High Court-The criteria to be adopted in determining on the question of abuse of court process-Doctrine of Judicial Economy, Consistency, finality or the integrity of the Administration of Justice | Article 138 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-09-18 | CA/WRT/0147/2021 |
Palamandadige Rose Kumari Nishanthi Fernando and Others Vs Hon. S. M. Chandrasena, Minister of Lands and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Acquisition of land under the Land Acquisition Act, Section 2, 5, 7(1), 44 and 39A of the Land Acquisition Act, Writ of Mandamus, divesting order, misrepresentation of facts, clean hands, delay | The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1977 (as amended), Land Acquisition Act, No. 09 of 1950 (as amended) and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-09-15 | CA/PHC/0140/ 2020 |
Liyana Arachchige Asanka Maduranga Vs. Jayaratna Muhandiramge Lasantha Sanjula
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 66 and 68 of the PCPA, Section 72 of the PCPA- wide discretion for Primary Court Judge, Claims to ownership – irrelevant, Control of the premises | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-09-12 | CA/WRT/742/2023 |
T. P. Nimal Premasiri Vs. Chatura Samarasinghe, Divisional Secretary, and others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Nominee for a permit succeeding the grant Can deceased cannot succeed a Grant | Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-09-12 | CA/HCC/0019/2023 |
Danansuriya Mudiyanselage Sampath Nalinda Wijesinghe and others Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Contradictions inter se –Credibility of the witnesses- Convicting for a lesser offence- Right to a fair trial- Mitigating factors | Sections 32,333, 345, 353, 356,357 and 365 B 2(b) of the Penal Code (as amended ) - Sections 177 and 200(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-09-11 | CA/WRT/0475/2019 |
Mudaliperuge Manel Rupa Ranjani Kulathunga Vs M. U. Nishantha, Divisional Secretary, Galewela and ten others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Land Development Ordinance (LDO) permit • succession • legitimate expectation (procedural & substantive) • cancellation of permits • laches • occupation | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka • Land Development Ordinance (LDO) | Download |
| 2025-09-10 | CA /HCC/ 292-295/2024 |
Kohona Koralalage Chandraratna Bandara and others Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Unlawful Assembly, Mere presence in assembly, Common Object | Section 138 and 140 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-09-10 | CA/WRT/0811/2025 |
A. A. F. Farween Vs The Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission and Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | Application to obtain a Writ of Mandamus against the Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to issue copies of certain documents which is in record of the JSC, sought to be adduced as evidence before the learned District Court; ability of the Petitioner to obtain reliefs sought when alternative remedies are available under the RTI Act. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-09-09 | CA/ PHC/ 0148/ 2018 |
Kehelpannala Ralalage Upali Mahinda Kempitiya and Another Vs Korale Gedara Upali Kumara Abeyrathne
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 66 and 69 of the PCPA, Right of way, Likelihood of a breach of the peace, Section 66 of the PCPA jurisdiction: preventive in nature, | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979. The Administration of Justice Law No.44 of 1973 | Download |
| 2025-09-09 | CA /WRT/208/2019 |
Bibile Kotagama Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited Vs K. M. G. Kapila Bandara (Former) Divisional Secretary, Divisional Secretariat Office, Madagama. and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Alienation of the property. Legitimate expectation | State Land (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-09-09 | CA/WRT/0165/2015 |
Mrs. Nagaratnam Sakunthala Vs Commissioner of Lands (Northern Province) Department of Land Administration, Northern Provincial Council and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | ultra vires. | Land Development Ordinance. | Download |
| 2025-09-09 | CA/HCC/0079/2020 |
Alankarage Dilan Prasanga alias
Kannadiya vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Standard of proof. • Inward journey. • Dock statement. | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2025-09-09 | CA/WRT/0720/2023 |
Musthafa Lebbe Rahuma Beevi Vs. Thanapalasuntharam, Divisional Secretary, Valachennai and eight others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Eviction Notice • Quit Notice • Divisional Secretary’s jurisdiction • rights of an LDO permit holder • laches • requirement of valid permit • Magistrate’s Court proceedings | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka – writ jurisdiction. • State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 9 of 1979 - Section 3(1): Eviction notice (quit notice). - Section 5: Institution of proceedings in Magistrate’s Court. - Section 9: Limited objections available to occupiers (valid permit/written authority). • Land Development Ordinance (LDO) – basis for alleged permit | Download |
| 2025-09-04 | CA/HCC/0275/2023 |
Balachandran Sivam Vs. Hon. Attorney Genera
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | - Rape- Belatedness of the complaint-Omissions-Consistency inter se –Credibility of the prosecutrix-Reasonable doubt-Proper analysis of evidence | - Section 364(1) and section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code as amended by the Act No. 22 of 1995 and No. 16 of 2006. - Section 283(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-09-03 | CA/HCC/ 0101/2022 |
Demuni Sudath Ashoka De Zoysa Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Credibility. • Wrong procedure. • Fair trial. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-09-03 | CA/RII/0048/2023 |
Chethana Erandithavo Jayakody Vs Lanka Telephone Company (Pvt) Ltd and others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Title under will. Probate of a will | Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 and Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2025-09-03 | CA/WRT/0734/2024 |
Razik Rafeekdeen Vs. The Incorporated Council of Legal Education and four others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | The Incorporated Council of Legal Education • Sri Lanka Law College • Suspended sentence • Plea of guilt • Fair hearing • Audi alteram partem | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Article 136 (1) (g) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Section 40 of the Judicature Act • Section 7 of the Council of Legal Education Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-09-02 | CA/ PHC/0048/2016 |
N.D. Vimal Vs Competent Authority, Plantation Management Monitoring Division, Ministry of Plantation Industries and another.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Competent Authority Sections 5 and 9 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979, as amended Sole defence- lawful possession or occupation under State authority Quit Notice Natural Justice | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979, as amended | Download |
| 2025-09-02 | CA/HCC/ 0226-0228/2019 |
Samarakkody Arachchilage Gamini Weerasinghe alias Yakada Gamini and others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Credibility. • Dying Declaration • Circumstantial Evidence | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-09-01 | CA/HCC/ 0117/2024 |
Abeywickrama Dissanayaka Piyadasa Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Culpable Homicide not amounting to murder. • Exception to Section 294 of the Penal Code. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/PHC/0030/2020 |
Raj Fernando Vs. Subramaniam Sathasiwam & 1 Other
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Appeal from an Order of the Provincial High Court of the Western Province beholden in Gampaha against the order granting a writ of Mandamus-Unauthorized construction on a private road reservation-Whether it is a Public law remedy or a Private law remedy that would be available- the essential requisites to be satisfied for a writ of Mandamus-Necessary parties in an application for a writ of Mandamus-Laches- When will a Cause of Action accrue in case for demolition of an unauthorized constitution on private road reservation. | Articles 138 and 140 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Sections 755(3) and 758 of the Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/PHC/0125/2019 |
Hapuhennedige Vasana Raveendra Wickramasena and others Vs Sanjaya Prasad Jayamanna and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | revolutionary jurisdiction, shocked the conscience of the court. | Section 182(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 as amended, | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/RII/0086/2024 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Darmasena Bandara, Vs Wanasinghe Mudiyanselage Jayasinghe Bandara,
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Settlements must be in strict compliance with the provisions of section 91 and section 408 of Civil Procedure Code. | Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/WRT/0293/2021 |
Mohamed Alavi Navaz Caffoor and others Vs The Director Mosque and Muslim Charitable Trusts or Wakfs and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Director, Board, Tribunal, Certificate, approval, reference , jurisdiction, Muslim charitable trust, condition precedent, procedural impropriety, void ab initio, nullity. | Section 9 (E)(2) and (3) Mosque and Muslim Charitable Trust or Wakfs Act No. 51 of 1956, as amended | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/WRT/0422/2023 |
Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Weerasinghe and Others Vs Hon. (Dr.) Susil Premajayantha and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Whether the Pirivena teachers are eligible to sit for the limited Competitive Examination for the Recruitment to Grade III of the Sri Lanka Principals’ Services, Pirivena teachers, Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service | The Pirivena Education Act, No. 64 of 1979 and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA /HCC /196-197/2019 |
W. A. SudeshRanjithPriyadarshana & W. DharmasiriWijeratne alias Cyril Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Exception 4 to Section 294 of the Penal Code – The Sudden fight exception – Elements that need to be established in order to prove the sudden fight exception | Section 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/0239/2024 |
BattaramullaGamage Don Nandana Padmasiri Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Kidnapping-Grave sexual abuse-Contradictions per se–Credibility of the witness | Section 354 and section 365B(2)(b)of the PenalCode as amended by the Act No. 22 of 1995 andNo. 29 of 1998, and No. 16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/0257/2024 |
Amaratunga Arachchilage Ruwan Sampath Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder-Grave and sudden provocation- Proper sentence-Suspended sentences-First offender | Section297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/WRT/0147/2024 |
The Petroleum Dealers’ Association, Lanka Filling Station, Vs Ceylon Petroleum Corporation.
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Locus Standi, Legitimate Expectation, Contractual Relationship, If facts are in dispute, not an absolute right | Companies Act, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Act (No. 28 of 1961) | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/ 0016/2021 |
Suriya Arachchige Ruwan Dhammika Gunawardena Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Discrepancy in the quantity of Heroin recovered. • Exclusive Possession. • Essential Witness. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/0026/2025 |
Daraniyagalage Chularathne Vs Officer-in-Charge Police Station Matale and other
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Credibility, Discrepancies, Contradiction, Inconsistencies | Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code, as amended by Act No. 22 of 1995, Act No. 29 of 1998, and Act No. 16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/0113/2022 |
Gamlath Disavage Don Thushan Priyankara Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Circumstantial Evidence-Inference of guilt | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/ 0162 ABC/2015 |
Chakkrawarthi Arachchge Don Padmasiri Gunawardena alias Chutiya And others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Fair trial. • Irregular procedure. • Common intention. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/LTA/0006/2022 |
Majid Abdul Cader, and others Vs Mohamed Ibrahim Mohammed Mafaz and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Muslim charitable Trust, Tribunal, Trustee, Settlor, Certainty of subject matter, Beneficial interest, trust property, English law, | Section 9 (E)(1), 32(1), 55 of the Mosque and Muslim Charitable Trust or Wakfs Act No. 51 of 1956, as amended, Section 6 of the Trust Ordinance. | Download |
| 2025-08-29 | CA/HCC/0064/2018 |
Mahagoda Vithanage Chandrarathne Dharmawardhana Vs. 1. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption & 2. Director General, The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J | Solicitation and gratification of sum of monies as an inducement to obtain a passenger transport permit from the National Transport Commission | Section 20(a) and section 20(b) of the Bribery Act No.11 of 1954 (as amended) - Section 166 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 – Section 18 of the National Transport Commission Act No.37 of 1991 (as amended). | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/WRT/0336/2022 |
K.A.T. Kumara and others Vs. The Monetary Board of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Unauthorised finance business, | The Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011 | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/WRT/0451/2024 |
Sri Lankan Catering Limited Vs Minister of Labour and Labour Relations and three others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Arbitral Award • Collective Agreement • Memorandum of Understanding • Eligible Employee • Profit Bonus vs. Ex gratia Bonus • Wednesbury Unreasonableness • Relevant and Irrelevant Considerations | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka • Section 4(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/WRT/0281/2014 |
Sri Lanka Bottled Water Association and others Vs Consumer Affairs Authority and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Consumer Affairs | Consumer Affairs Authority Act No.9 of 2003 | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/HCC/0077/2023 |
Rathnapalake Hemashiri Subasinghe Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Rape-Pre-conviction detention- Mitigatory facts | Section 333(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 (as amended) Section 364(2) (e) of the Penal Code as amended by the Act No. 22 of 1995 | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/HCC/0188/2024 |
Wijjapathi Muththalage Ariyadasa Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Mitigation, Aggravating features | Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/LTA/0006/2021 |
Mohamed Alavi Navaz Caffoor, and others Vs 1. M.R.M Malik The Director Mosques and Muslim Charitable Trusts or Wakfs and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-08-28 | CA/HCC/0184/2020 |
Udageiyalage Sarath Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Rape – Where the disputed judgment is alleged to be disproportionate and excessive contrary to sentencing policy - Determination of the appropriate punishment to rampant sex offenders. | Rape – Where the disputed judgment is alleged to be disproportionate and excessive contrary to sentencing policy - Determination of the appropriate punishment to rampant sex offenders. | Download |
| 2025-08-28 | CA/HCC/ 0377/2017 |
Gamage Don Ajantha Kumara Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Mental Disorder. • Section 338 of the CPC. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-27 | CA/WRT/0137/2019 |
U. Prasanna Deepal and twenty-five others Vs Western Province Provincial Passenger Transport Authority, and twenty-six others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Passenger transport permits • powers of the Provincial Council • National Transport Commission • Western Province Passenger Transport Authority • national highways • Gazette Extraordinary No. 1707/18 (2011) • intra-provincial vs. inter-provincial transport | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka • Article 154(G) of the Constitution • Ninth Schedule to the Constitution – Provincial Council List. • Section 8(1), Section 24, and Section 46H of the National Transport Commission Act, No. 37 of 1991 (as amended). • Section 8 of the National Thoroughfares Act, No. 40 of 2008 | Download |
| 2025-08-27 | CA/PHC/0187/2019 |
Kamaradiwela Arachchige Thushari Tharanga Perera Vs Forest Officer, Range Forest Office, Kalawana and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 40(1) of the Forest Ordinance, amended by the Forest (Amendment) Act No. 65 of 2009, “all precautions” necessary under the circumstances, Lack of knowledge, Owner’s ability | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Forest Ordinance No.16 of 1907, amended by the Forest (Amendment) Act No. 65 of 2009 | Download |
| 2025-08-27 | CA/HCC/0174/2024 |
Mohamed Saleem Mohamed Safreen Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Dying declaration, circumstantial evidence, inference of guilt | Section 27 of Recovery | Download |
| 2025-08-27 | CA/PHC/0005/2019 |
Denagama Vitharanage Ajith Pushpakumara Vs Andrahennadige Peter Silva and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 69 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979, Right of way in the nature of a servitude, Existence of alternate access immaterial, Section 41 of the Civil Procedure Code, Ananda Sarath Paranagama v. Dhammadhinna Sarath Paranagama and others CA (PHC) APN 117/2013 Decided on 07.08.2014 | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 Civil Procedure Code No. 2 of 1889 | Download |
| 2025-08-27 | CA/PHC/0054/2021 |
Wellakke Liyanage Rasika Niroshana Liyanage Vs J.J. Rathnaşiri, Secretary, Ministry of State Services and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Public Administration Circular No. 27/88, Quota-based preference upon eligibility, Undue Delay, Sections 23 and 37 of the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act No. 28 of 1996 as amended by Act No. 33 of 2003, He who asserts must prove | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act No. 28 of 1996, as amended by Act No. 33 of 2003 Public Administration Circular No. 27/88 | Download |
| 2025-08-26 | CA/WRT/0437/2020 |
Dr. Lindamulage Tiraj Niroshan Silva Vs Municipal Council of Moratuwa and seven others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | laying of hume pipes • constructions on private lands • access road | • Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Section 97 of the Municipal Councils Ordinance • Section 107 of the Municipal Councils Ordinance • Section 108 of the Municipal Councils Ordinance • Section 302 of the Municipal Councils Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-08-26 | CA/WRT/0074 /2025 |
A.W.K.A. Gunasekera alias Ashley Gunasekera Vs. Divisional Secretary-Colombo & Urban Development Authority
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J | Acquisition of land, Compensation | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2025-08-26 | CA/HCC/ 0267/2023 |
Kukule Kankanamge Sumanathissa Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | The Charge has not been proved. • Fatal procedural irregularities | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-25 | CA/WRT/0627/2023 |
B.P. Kulathilaka Vs H.S.K.J. Bandara and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Acquisition of land under the Land Acquisition Act, grant, description of the land, material facts in dispute, alternative remedy | The Land Development Ordinance, No. 19 of 1935 (as amended), Land Acquisition Act, No. 9 of 1950 (as amended) and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-08-25 | CA/WRT/0058/2025 |
Thiyagaraja Vinayagamurthy Vs Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and eight others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | tender • supply of raw food • business names registration • signature • Appeals Committee Report • error of fact | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Right to Information Act | Download |
| 2025-08-25 | CA/HCC/ 0031/2024 |
Momamed Cassim Hilmy alias Hilmy Chaachchaa Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | The Charge. • The Sentence | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-08-07 | CA/WRT/0712/2023 |
Nandana Senarath v. The Chairman, Divisional Development Bank and 4 others.
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Just and equitable remedy – Distinction between appeal and review – Relief not specified | Industrial Disputes Act, No. 43 of 1950 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-08-07 | CA/HCC/0195/2023 |
Kaiduwa Durage Lional Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Irregular procedure. • Essential witness. • Child witness and Corroboration. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-07 | CA/CPA/0106/2024 |
The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Vs Delwakkada Liyanage Chandrapala, And other
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction – Nemo debet bis vexari pro una et eadem causa – autrefois acquit and autrefois convict – Interpretation to the word “tired” found in section 314 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Article 138 of the Constitution – Section 314 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act. | Download |
| 2025-08-07 | CA/HCC/0209/2023 |
Warnakulasuriya Ivan Christy Fernando alias Bappa Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Statutory rape-Improbability-Consistency-Prosecutrix’s credibility- Reasonable doubt-Failure to summon a vital witness | Section 364(2) and section 364(2) (e) of the Penal Code (as amended by the Act No. 22 of 1995 - Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-08-06 | CA/RII/0006/2022 |
Aussee Oats Milling (Private) Limited, Vs Future Consumer Limited (previously known as Future Consumer Enterprises Limited), and others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Download | ||
| 2025-08-06 | CA/WRT/0337/2024 |
Dr. B.A.D. Sujeewa Wimalasena Vs University of Ruhuna and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Resignation while on sabbatical leave, paragraph 4:1 and 4:11 of Chapter V and paragraph 36:9 of Chapter X of the Establishments Code of The University Grants Commission and The Higher Educational Institutions / Institutes, ultra vires. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-08-06 | CA/WRT/0280/2017 |
H G. Karunawathi Vs Peoples Bank and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Mortgage, Board Resolution | People\'s Bank Act No. 29 of 1961 | Download |
| 2025-08-06 | CA/HCC/ 0209/2024 |
Kaleha Hettiarachchige Rumesh Madusanka Hettiarachchi Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sentence | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-06 | CA/HCC/0111/2024 |
Yomi Merrinnage Ratnapala Silva Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Inter se contradictions– Beyond reasonable doubt-Failure to analyse evidence | Section 54A (b) and 54A (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/RII/0059/2023 |
Hewa Fonsekage Prabodhini Jeewika Fonseka, Vs Yon Mereghghe Siemon Hewage Anoma Jayathi Silva, and others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Section 48 Exclusion, Partition Settlement, Importance of adherence to sections 18 and 25 of the Partition Law | Download | |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/WRT/0021/2024 |
Ramanayake Arachchige Don Ravindu Dilhan Ramanayake Vs Danasooriya Arachilage Prageeth Danasooriya, Divisional Secretary, Nuwara-Eliya and six others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Grant under the Land Development Ordinance • Registration of a nomination • Inaction on the part of Divisional Secretariat should not prejudice the intention of the owner/ nominee’s rights | Section 56 of the Land Development Ordinance Act • Section 58 of the Land Development Ordinance Act • Section 60 of the Land Development Ordinance Act | Download |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/WRT/0400/2024 |
Hettiarachchilage Gunarathne Bandara Vs Jayawardena Rupasinghe Mudiyanselage Nayanananda Kumara Amarasinghe and ten others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Debt Conciliation Board • Application to amend the petition • New different cause of action | Debt Conciliation Board Act • Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/WRT/0750/2023 |
D. C. P. Kaluarachchi and other Vs Justice Anil Gooneratne, Chairman, Administrative Appeals Tribunal and others.
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Excise Department examination • Examination irregularity • Administrative Appeals Tribunal • Public Service Commission • Substantive relief already granted by the AAT • Futility • Mala fides • Costs | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/PHC/0064/2018 |
Benthota Multi-Purpose Co-Operative Society Limited Vs Commissioner/ Registrar of Cooperative Development and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Unexplained delay, Discretionary power of the court, Legitimate legal authority, Section 46 of the Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972 | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Co-operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972 | Download |
| 2025-08-05 | CA/WRT/0505/2023 |
Mallika Wanigasekera & 2 Others Vs. Municipal Council of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia & 2 Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J. | Writ of Certiorari and Mandamus-Can the Court of Appeal issue a writ of mandamus compelling a party of the due compliance of a demolition order made by a Magistrate under section 28A(3) of the Urban Development Authority Law as amended in derogation and/or in abrogation of the jurisdiction and/or powers conferred upon a Magistrate under section 28D thereof-laches on the part of the Petitioner. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140-sections 28A(3) and 28D of the Urban Development Authority Law as amended. ... | Download |
| 2025-08-04 | CA/HCC/0167/2020 |
Madawalamaddumage Don Ruwan Pushpakumara And others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Standard of proof. • Test of Credibility. • Rejection of Defence Evidence. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-08-04 | CA/HCC/0046/2019 |
Loku Ranasinghe Arachchige Sunil Shantha Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Offence of rape on a minor- Contradictions – Rape is a horrific offence that not only violates an individual’s physical anatomy but also inflicts profound psychological trauma leaving lasting scars on victims, the seriousness of the offence necessitates a robust legal response that serves not only to punish the offender, but also to deter potential future offences – Matters that need to be taken into consideration in determining a sentence – Aggravating circumstances. | Section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code (as amended by Act No.22 of 1995. | Download |
| 2025-08-01 | CA/HCC/0153/2023 |
James Rodney Oliver Pereira Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Grave sexual abuse-Test of probability-Failure to call a witness | Section 114(d) and section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance - Section 109(2) and section 110 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No. 15 of 1979 - Section 365B (1) of the Penal Code (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/HCC/0215/2023 |
Mapatunage Dhammika Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Discrepancy in the quantity of Heroin recovered. • Contradictions | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/HCC/0012/2024 |
Deniye Gedara Sunil Amarawansha, Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave sexual abuse on a minor/ Right to fair trial / Evidence/ Justifications of judicial decisions / Where judicial decisions lack justification, they can appear punitive in nature, leading to questions about the fairness and the transparency of proceedings. | Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code (as amended by Act No.22 of 1995 and Act No.29 of 1998 and Act No.16 of 2006 / Section 263 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/HCC/0454/2017 |
Gnanaiyah Jeyagaran Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Cheating / Cheating at common law was a misdemeanour and punishable with imprisonment and fine / Cheating under the provisions of the Penal Code / The three ways how cheating could occur/ The appellant has engaged in deceptive practices against the prosecution witness and also intended to cause wrongful gain to the business entity involved in importing the consignment of goods / | Section 398 of the Penal Code / Section 5(2) of the Offences Against Public Property Act No.12 of 1982. | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/HCC/0238/2019 |
Pathirannahalage Nimal Weerasinghe Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Sudden Provocation | Exception 01 of 294 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/MCR/0002/2018 |
P.G. Somarathne, Deputy Commissioner of Agrarian Development Vs M.P. Cyril Rajapaksha and Others
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Hon, B. Sasi Mahendran J | Magistrate Court Revision | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/PHC/0211/2018 |
Jewel Arts Limited Vs Assistant Commissioner of Labour
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | Section 6 of the Termination of Employment Workmen (Special Provision) Act, prerequisite of an order of the Commissioner is a precondition to institute proceedings in the Magistrate’s Court – Strict liability encapsuled in Section 7 of the same Act; Burden of proof. | Termination of Employment Workmen (Special Provision) Act, No. 45 of 1971 | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/WRT/0379/2022 |
Vaithilingam Balasuresh and another Vs Minister of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Mandamus /Performance of a Public Duty. | Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act No. 02 of 1996 as amended | Download |
| 2025-07-31 | CA/HCC/454/2017 |
Gnanaiyah Jeyagaran Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Cheating / Cheating at common law was a misdemeanour and punishable with imprisonment and fine / Cheating under the provisions of the Penal Code / The three ways how cheating could occur/ The appellant has engaged in deceptive practices against the prosecution witness and also intended to cause wrongful gain to the business entity involved in importing the consignment of goods | Section 398 of the Penal Code / Section 5(2) of the Offences Against Public Property Act No.12 of 1982. | Download |
| 2025-07-30 | CA/PHC/APN/0139/2023 |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Sanath Udayakumara Ranasinghe Vs Kankanige Siripala and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Alternative remedy-has invoked the appellate jurisdiction, Section 66(1) (b) of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-07-30 | CA/PHC/APN/139/2023 |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Sanath Udayakumara Ranasinghe Vs Kankanige Siripala and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction, Exceptional circumstances, Alternative remedy-has invoked the appellate jurisdiction, Section 66(1) (b) of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | The Constitution of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-07-30 | CA/HCC/0011/2024 |
Warnakulasuriya Ivan Christy Fernando alias Bappa Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder- Murderous intention- Culpable homicide not amounting to murder-Supervening condition-Chain of causation | Section 296 and Section 297 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-07-30 | CA/WRT/410/2024 |
AIA Insurance Lanka Ltd. Vs. Right to Information Commission and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Section 43(g) of the Right to Information Act, public authority, Lack of jurisdiction, alternative remedy | Right to Information Act, No. 12 of 2016, Regulation of Insurance Industry Act, No. 43 of 2000 and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-07-30 | CA/WRT/0391/2021 |
Henry Nelson Rathnayake Vs. Umesha Matarage, Divisional Secretary, Thihagoda and Others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | Section 17 award • Compensation • Futility • Judicial economy • The relief sought cannot be extended to go beyond the petitioner’s cause of action as at the date of filing the application | Section 42 (2) of the Land Acquisition Act • Section 9 of the Land Acquisition Act • Section 10 of the Land Acquisition Act • Section 17 of the Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2025-07-29 | CA/HCC/ 58-59/2021 |
Sembu Thanthrige Chamara Asanka Sampath and other Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Discrepancy in the quantity of Heroin recovered. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-07-29 | CA/HCC/0026/2022 |
Cyril Randeniya Aand other Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Decoy, Probed and examined with great care | Download | |
| 2025-07-29 | CA/MCR/05/2025 |
Eladuwa Pedrick Appuhamilage Niroshani Anjula Wijenayaka Vs Office -In-Charge Motor Traffic Division Police Station Kurunegala.
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Cancelation of previous Bail Order, form the opinion, Not a rubber stamp , Shocks the conscience of the Court | 294 of the Penal Code, 115 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code, Section 14 of the Bail Act, Section 261B of the Motor Traffic Act | Download |
| 2025-07-25 | CA/HCC/0027/2018 |
Kolamba Acharige Pushpakumara Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Culpable homicide not amounting to murder- Grave and sudden provocation | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-07-25 | CA/WRT/0346/2021 |
Brown & Company PLC Vs Commissioner General of Labour and Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Closure of a division of a company Section 2(1) and 6 of TEWA Implied termination Compensation for termination of workmen. | Termination of Employment of Workmen Act. | Download |
| 2025-07-25 | CA/HCC/0027/2018 |
Kolamba Acharige Pushpakumara Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Culpable homicide not amounting to murder- Grave and sudden provocation | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-07-24 | CA/WRT/0372/2022 |
Media Services Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner General of Labour
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Forfeiture of gratuity | Payment of Gratuity Act No. 12 of 1983 | Download |
| 2025-07-23 | CA/PHC/063/2019 |
LOLC Factors Limited, Vs Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Borella. and Others
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Motor vehicle- Determination as to who is entitled to possession of the vehicle – Bona fide purchaser | Section 431(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979. Section 389 of the Penal Code Section 400 of the Penal Code. Section 2 and 9(3) of the Motor Traffic Act. | Download |
| 2025-07-23 | CA/HCC/0055/2023 |
Danushka Chamara Sellahewa Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sudden fight | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-07-23 | CA/HCC/0131-0133/2022 |
Hettiarachchige Chandika Indrajith Jayaratna, Dena Bodage Wijeyananda, Mallikage Upali Ajith Kumara Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Common Intention • Contradictions • Defence Evidence • Judgment Writing • Standard of proof | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-07-22 | CA/HCC/086/2022 |
Kumara Unnahalage Swarnasiri Dias Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Possession, Requisite knowledge | Download | |
| 2025-07-22 | CA/HCC/094/2023 |
Sinnaiah Balakrishnan Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Penetration, leading question, sexual harassment | Sections 141 and 142 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-07-22 | CA/RTI/0003/2024 |
Lanka Broadcasters Guild (Guarantee) Limited vs M.J.K. Dissanayakke and Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Intervention in an appeal is not permitted | S.34(1) of the Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016 | Download |
| 2025-07-21 | CA/WRT/616/2025 |
Kalubandanage Rushith Thamodya Sarath Kumara Vs Lt. Col. M.R.P. Mayadunne, Principal, Vidyartha Vidyalaya, Kandy.
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Hon. K. M. G. H. Kulatunga, J | No Objection Letter • Ministry of Education Circular No. 03 of 2022 • Leaving Certificate • Rugby • Human Rights Commission inquiry • Legitimate Expectation • Irrelevant considerations | Article 140 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Rule 1.1.9 of the Ministry of Education Circular No. 03 of 2022 | Download |
| 2025-07-18 | CA/HCC/0084/2024 |
George Shuwalitine D. Silva, Wickrematilakealias Bantu Mama Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | In a criminal case, it is the prosecution’s duty to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. This high standard of proof is a fundamental principle of the justice system, designed to protect the accused from wrongful conviction and endure that only those who are truly guilty are punished. When the prosecution fails to present sufficient evidence to meet the standard, it is only just and reasonable to afford the benefit of the doubt to the accused. | Section 364(3), 364 (A)(1) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-07-18 | CA/HCC/0045/2023 |
Nassar Mohommed Hussain Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Grave Sexual Abuse-Trial in absentia- Trial de novo- Contumacious Conduct-Delay | Section 365 B (1) (aa) of the Penal Code - Sections 241 and 331 (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-07-18 | CA/HCC/138/2022 |
Karangoda Gamaralalage Indika Sampath Abeythissa Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Sentencing, Mitigating and Aggravating | Download | |
| 2025-07-18 | CA/HCC/0007/2021 |
Liyanage Sachith Ruchira Sandaruwan alias Sachi Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Chain of productions- Inward Journey- Inter se contradictions-Beyond reasonable doubt | Section 54A (1) (b) and section 54A (1) (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 - Section 200 (1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-07-18 | CA/HCC/0225/2023 |
Angampodige Sunil Shantha Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Rape-Belatedness of the Statement-Credibility of the Witness | Section 364 (1) of the Penal Code (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-07-18 | CA/PHC/167/2020 |
Wijekoon Mudiyanselage Sudu Banda Vs OIC Prevention of Vice Division Kandy Police and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Section 40 of the Forest Ordinance by Act No. 65 of 2009 | Download | |
| 2025-07-18 | CA/WRT/0007/2021 |
Rajapaksa Appuhamilage Dona Emilda Perera Vs Minister of Lands and Parliamentary Reforms and five Others
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Hon. K. M. G. H. Kulatunga, J | Divesting Order • Public purpose • Requirements of Section 39A of the Land Acquisition Act • Discretion • Public trust • Divesting of a part of the land vested • Consent in writing | Article 140 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Section 38 and 39A of the Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2025-07-18 | CA/HCC/0036/2024 |
Sirima Edirisuriya, Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder – Prosecution witness testimony – Discrepancies in the witness’s testimony undermines its credibility, such inconsistencies cast a doubt on their reliability and consequently their ability to provide accurate information regarding the accused’s involvement in the alleged crime – Prosecution’s case weakens without robust, coherent evidence linking the accused to the incident. | Section 296 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-07-18 | CA/HCC/0036/2024 |
Sirima Edirisuriya, Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder – Prosecution witness testimony – Discrepancies in the witness’s testimony undermines its credibility, such inconsistencies cast a doubt on their reliability and consequently their ability to provide accurate information regarding the accused’s involvement in the alleged crime – Prosecution’s case weakens without robust, coherent evidence linking the accused to the incident. | Section 296 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-07-17 | CA/WRT/312/2018 |
Mohamed Anver Mohamed Akeel and Others Vs Commissioner General of Land Title Settlement/ Settlement Officer, and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-07-17 | CA/WRT/517/2024 |
Elisha Industries (Pvt) Ltd Vs. Disna Jayasinghe, Divisional Secretary, Bandaragama and three Others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | F.L.4 licence • Possible public objection • Commissioner General of Excise • Divisional Secretary • Threat to maintenance of law and order • Discretion • Power to issue liquor licence • Legitimate Expectation • Futility | Article 140 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Sections 18, 19, and 28A of the Excise Ordinance • Rule 21 of the Excise Notification 902 • Excise Notifications bearing No. 902, No. 983, and No. 20/2024 | Download |
| 2025-07-16 | CA/RII/007/2025 |
Venerable Viharadhipathi Mapalane Ananda Thero Vs Wavlagala Kusumsiri De Silva, Wimalasevana, and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Settlement in Partition Action, Investigation of title of all parties must be done | Download | |
| 2025-07-16 | CA/WRT/380/2022 |
Seekku Baduge Suranga Vs. National Savings Bank and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte J. | Wednesbury unresasonableness, Irrationality, Feature of a public duty and/or a statutory right | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-07-15 | CA/PHC/APN/137/2015 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs Hiti Bandara Gamlath Arachchige Wasantha Kumarasinghe
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Sentence, Assessing the punishment | Download | |
| 2025-07-15 | CA/HCC/0040/2023 |
Kankanige Sumedha Indika Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Discovery of contraption with 24 small cellophane parcels containing heroin mixed powdered substance hidden in the rectum of a prison detainee - Issue as to whether the powdered substance was genuinely in the possession of the appellant at the time of his arrest. | Section 54A(b) and (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) | Download |
| 2025-07-15 | CA/HCC/0040/2023 |
Kankanige Sumedha Indika Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Discovery of contraption with 24 small cellophane parcels containing heroin mixed powdered substance hidden in the rectum of a prison detainee - Issue as to whether the powdered substance was genuinely in the possession of the appellant at the time of his arrest. | -Section 54A(b) and (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984) | Download |
| 2025-07-14 | CA/HCC/96/2023 |
Nakulugamuwa Yapage Suraj Priyantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Robbery with an attempt to cause death or grievous hurt – Alleged false implication – Identification parade - The identification of an appellant raises critical issues regarding the credibility of witness’s testimony as well as the integrity of the identification parade, especially given the long delay between the incident and the parade – Burden of proof rests on the prosecution. | Section 383 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-07-09 | CA/RII/04/2025 |
Ranasinhage Ravindra abd others Vs IP Liyanadura Saman Sri Pathmalal De Silva and Other
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Hon. Dr. S. Premachandra J. | Restitutio in integrum relief is granted at the grace of the court Section 188of Criminal Procedure-Alternative remedy is available | Download | |
| 2025-07-09 | CA/HCC/359/2019 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Thushara alias Kalu Thushara Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Probability | Section 11(b) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-07-09 | CA/WRT/681/2023 |
Dehigaspage Karunawathie Vs Nirosha S. Gamage, Divisional Secretary, Athuraliya and Others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | Land Development Ordinance • Third Schedule • Succession • Locus standi • Prejudice • Abuse of process | Article 140 of Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Land Development Ordinance • Land Development (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2022 | Download |
| 2025-07-09 | CA/WRT/0114/2025 |
Express Environmental Services (Private) Limited Vs. K. T. A. R. C. K. Kasthurirathne & 9 Others
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Hon. K. M. S. Dissanayake, J | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140-Goverment Procurement Guidelines 2006(works and goods)-Corresponding Procurement Manual-Award of contract-bidding document-is strict adherence to the evaluation criteria prescribed in the bidding document necessary - Necessary parties to an application for writ of Certiorari. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Article 140-Goverment Procurement Guidelines 2006(Works and Goods)-Corresponding Procurement Manual | Download |
| 2025-07-08 | CA/HCC/092/2023 |
JayasingheArachchigeKarunarathna Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave sexual abuse on a minor / Victims of sexual abuse prefer not to talk about the harrowing experience and would like to forget about such incidents as soon as possible therefore the contention that the sexual act stipulated in the charge has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt would lack merit / Should cross-examination as to proof of previous statements be allowed / Evidence / per se contradictions / preplanning and manipulation of the appellant / aggravating circumstances | Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code (as amended by Act No.22 of 1995 and Act No.29 of 1998 and Act No.16 of 2006 / Section 145 of the Evidence Ordinance No.15 of 1895 / Section 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-07-08 | CA/HCC/0092/2023 |
JayasingheArachchigeKarunarathna Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave sexual abuse on a minor / Victims of sexual abuse prefer not to talk about the harrowing experience and would like to forget about such incidents as soon as possible therefore the contention that the sexual act stipulated in the charge has not been proved beyond a reasonable doubt would lack merit / Should cross-examination as to proof of previous statements be allowed / Evidence / per se contradictions / preplanning and manipulation of the appellant / aggravating circumstances | Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code (as amended by Act No.22 of 1995 and Act No.29 of 1998 and Act No.16 of 2006 / Section 145 of the Evidence Ordinance No.15 of 1895 / Section 420 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-07-07 | CA/CPA/103/2023 |
Mohamed Hussaindeen Neeza Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Discretionary Remedy, Conduct of the Petitioner, Bond, Breach of Conduct | Download | |
| 2025-07-04 | CA/HCC/0258/2023 |
Kasthuri Arrachchige Tiyulin Wickremarathna. Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Whether the sentence imposed on the appellant is disproportionate? | Section 54(b) and (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No.13 of 1984) | Download |
| 2025-07-04 | CA/HCC/0041/2023 |
Jagath Kumar De Silva Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Murder-Spontaneity- Improbableness- Inter se contradictions-Beyond reasonable doubt | Section 32 and section 296 of the Penal Code - Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-07-04 | CA/HCC/0163/2023 |
Hewage Rajith Kumara Sunil Jayaratne Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Beyond reasonable doubt. • Weight discrepancy. • Defence Evidence | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2025-07-04 | CA/HCC/289/2018 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Hewadevage Sujith Nishantha
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Corroborate, Misdirection | Section 54(a) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2025-07-04 | CA/HCC/009/2023 |
Puwakwaththa Gamage Ranjith alias Patty Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Eye witness. • Beyond reasonable doubt | The Penal Code as amended. | Download |
| 2025-07-04 | CA/HCC/ 0009/2023 |
Puwakwaththa Gamage Ranjith alias Patty Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Eye witness. • Beyond reasonable doubt | The Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-07-03 | CA/HCC/050/2023 |
Jayalathge Vijitha alias Vijitha Mama Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Contradictions in the evidence of the prosecution witnesses-Allegations of sexual assault- Burden of proof –Mischaracterisation | Download | |
| 2025-07-03 | CA/WRT/166/2016 |
Ginigaddara Appuhamilage Wasana Ginigaddara Vs National Housing Development Authority and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Proof of Legitimate Expectation rests with claimant, The principle of disputed facts, Failure to establish unreasonableness or procedural impropriety | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. National Housing Development Authority Act No.17 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-07-03 | CA/HCC/46/2021 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Perumal Kamaraj
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Child Witness, Belatedness, Corroboration, Presumption, Mitigation, Undue Delay | Section 333 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 25 of 2024 | Download |
| 2025-07-03 | CA/RTI/0002/2023 | CA/RTI/0003/2023 | CA/RTI/0004/2023 |
Sri Lanka Telecom PLC, Vs Right to Information Commission, and other
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Right to Information Act; Disclosure of legal fees, Is it permissible? | Download | |
| 2025-07-03 | CA/HCC/0046/2021 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Perumal Kamaraj
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Child Witness, Belatedness, Corroboration, Presumption, Mitigation, Undue Delay | Section 333 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 25 of 2024 | Download |
| 2025-06-30 | CA/HCC/415/2017 |
Wijesiri Gunawardenage Nishantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Alleged false implication and discrepancy between the location of the alleged arrest and the site where the appellant was to purported have been to peddle a narcotic substance – Evidence – Inward journey of productions. | - Section 54A(b) and (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended by Act No.13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2025-06-30 | CA/WRIT/360/2020 |
Dinamithra Gedara Karunathilake Vs Mr. S. M. C. Gunaratne Divisional Secretary of Minipe, Minipe Divisional Secretariat, Hasalaka. and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-06-30 | CA/WRT/0313/2018 |
Gamini Suranjith De Silva Vs The Sri Lanka Institute Of Architects and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-06-30 | CA/HCC/0309/2019 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Niranjaya Kumara Alias Oliver
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | trafficking, material discrepancies, trustworthy, Credible | Section 54 (a)(b) and 54A(d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, as amended by Act No. 13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-06-30 | CA/WRT/0548/2025 |
Sirisena Hettiarachchi Vs Divisional Secretary Niyagama and 2 Others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | Quit Notices • Order for Eviction • Laches • Futility • Disputed facts • Judicial economy | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-06-30 | CA/HCC/0040/2022 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Samarasingha Hewage Nishantha alias Sudda
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Mitigatory factors | Section 364 (2)(e) of the Penal Code as amended by Act. No. 22 of 1995. | Download |
| 2025-06-30 | CA/PHC/0062/2020 |
J.A. Anura Vs. G.M. Chandrakumaru Manawadu Mandiya & others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Time limit. | Section 20(1)(b) of the Food Act No. 26 of 1980 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/HCC/ 0047/2021 |
Opatha Kankanamge Hemantha Vs The Hon.Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | • Beyond reasonable doubt | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 198 | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/PHC/APN/0031/2024 |
The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Vs Kasthuri Arachchige Asoka Weerathilaka,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Investigation into allegations of bribery or corruption – Powers and functions of the Commission to Investigate on Bribery or Corruption. | -Sections 2(8) 3, 4(3), 5, 11, 12(1),12(2), 16(3) 24 of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act No.19 of 1994 -Sections 16(b) and 19(c) of the Bribery Act -Article 156A of the Constitution (as amended by the 19 th Amendment) -Section 163(2)(h) of the Anti-Corruption Act No.9 of 2023 | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/PHC/0063/21 |
Officer-in-Charge Police Station Dikwella Vs. Kokila Samarasingha Kankanamge Gamini Sarath
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | corroboration evidence, irrefutable evidence , Balance of probability | Section 25(2) read with Section 40 of Act No. 65 of 2009 of the Forest Ordinance- | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/WRT/0677/2023 |
S.M. Janaka Nishantha and others Vs National Transport Commission and others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Burden of proof in a Writ Application Facts in dispute | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/WRT/678/2023 |
Mannamarakkalage Ranjeewa Srimaal Cooray and others Vs Road Passenger Transport Authority and others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Burden of proof in a Writ Application Facts in dispute | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/HCC/0154/2023 |
The Hon. Attorney General and other Vs Samuvel Canistes,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Criminal responsibility accrues when a person draws a cheque knowingly that there are no funds, or a cheque is dishonoured by a bank due to such cheque being dishonestly countermanded or there being no obligation on the banker to make payment - Issue as to whether criminal proceedings in respect of a charge referred to in section 25(1) of the Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No.02 of 1990 (as amended) should be instituted in the Magistrates Court and not the High Court? – Whether the Attorney-General has a power to send an indictment to the High Court in respect of a summary offence (an offence triable by the Magistrate)? | Section 25(1)(b) of the Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No.02 of 1990 (as amended) Section 393(7) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 (as amended). | Download |
| 2025-06-26 | CA/HCC/0055/2018 |
Rajendra Dhanendran. Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | - Narcotic substances - Trafficking- Definition of “Trafficking” - The possession of a substantial quantity of a narcotic substance can lead to reasonable inferences about the individual’s intent and activity concerning the substance – it is widely recognised that an addict would ordinarily possess only a minimal quantity for personal consumption, hence the sheer amount of narcotics supports an inference that the appellant possessed the narcotic substance for distribution rather than for personal use. | Section 54A of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-06-26 | CA/RII/0052/2024 |
Amarakoon Mudiyanselage Sunith Nandanie vs Amarakoon Mudiyanselage Wasantha Shamalie
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | fraud | The Partition Law | Download |
| 2025-06-25 | CA/HCC/0134/2024 |
Naththandige Densyl Nilantha Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Probability, spontaneity, | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code, as amended by Acts Nos. 22 of 1995, 28 of 1998, and 16 of 2006 | Download |
| 2025-06-20 | CA/HCC/0262/2023 |
Mahamarakkalage Sashi Saham Pathum Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Attempted murder by stabbing – Alleged false implication – Elements needed to be satisfied in order to constitute the offence of attempted murder – Lack of evidence– Reduction of the offence from one of attempted murder under section 300 of the Penal Code to the offence of voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon, an offence punishable under section 315 of the Penal Code. | Section 300 of the Penal Code. - Section 315 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-06-20 | CA/HCC/0101/2023 |
Herath Mudiyanselage Weerasekara Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Excessive Sentence | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-06-18 | CA/REM/0004/2018 |
KDB Capital Co. K. Ltd Vs Korea Ocean Energy Co., Ltd.
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Action in rem and action in personam | The Admiralty Jurisdiction Act No. 40 of 1983 | Download |
| 2025-06-17 | CA/WRT/0052/2023 |
Greentech consultants (PVT) Limited Vs P.W.G.S.S Perera, Labour Officer, District Labour Office and three others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. | Contract of service or Contract for service, Independent contractor or Employee, Control test, Integration Test, Economic reality test, Multiple test | Download | |
| 2025-06-17 | CA/WRIT/0272/2024 |
Commander M.S.D. Perera, Vs Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters, Sri Lanka Navy. and others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Applicability of section 48 of the Judicature Act to section 42(3) of the Navy Act Is Judge Advocate a Judicial Officer | Download | |
| 2025-06-16 | CA/WRT/0003/2021 |
Keshini Goonetilleke and other Vs Hon. Attorney-General and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Cheating, Indictment, Absence of Mens Rea. | Section 398 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-06-16 | CA/WRT/0591/25 |
Board of Management of the Muslim Ladies Arabic College, Kal- Eliya Managing Society, and others Vs Mr. M. L. M. H. M. Mohaideen Hassan Chairman and 23 Others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Download | ||
| 2025-06-16 | CA/WRT/0160/2024 |
Mr. M. S. M. Rasheed and other Vs Mr. M. S. Ala Ahamed Deputy Director, Muslim Mosque and Charitable Trusts or Wakfs and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Suppression of Material Facts, Facts are in Disputes, Alternative Remedies, Futility, Necessary Parties. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. . | Download |
| 2025-06-16 | CA/WRT/0511/2025 |
Mohammad Ismail Adbul Majeed Secretary and others Vs M. L. M. H. M. Mohideen Hussain Chairman And 52 others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Wakf, Alternative Remedies. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-06-16 | CA/WRT/0590/2023 |
Warnakulasuriya Patabendige Priyan Benildus Fernando Vs Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Cheating, Indictment, Absence of Mens Rea. | Section 398 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-06-13 | CA/HCC/0194/2023 |
Mailappuge Ananda Karunarathna Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave sexual abuse on a minor – Minimum mandatory sentence - Discretion of a Trial Judge to reach a conclusion as regards to a sentence is not inhibited or controlled by a mandatory sentence imposed by a stature, however there should be some adequate reasons to do so – Aggravating circumstances present, public interest demands that a custodial sentence be imposed on the appellant as convictions for grave sexual abuse carries significant implications not just for the victim but for the society as a whole – The legal consequences imposed on individuals convicted of grave sexual abuse are designed to reflect the seriousness of the crime. | - Section 365 B(2)(b) of the Penal code (as amended). | Download |
| 2025-06-13 | CA/HCC/0138/2024 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs Alugaha Gamage Thushara Dhammika
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | 188 and 263, 200, 200/1 of the Criminal Procedure Code | Discharged and acquittal | Download |
| 2025-06-12 | CA/RII/0073/2024 |
Zeon International Private Limited Vs Nawarathna Arachchige Manel Priyangani alias Nawarathna Arachchige Manel Priyangani Nawarathna Edirisingha and other
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-06-12 | CA/RII/0039/2023 |
Wijayalath Pedige Nimal Karunathilaka alias Wijayalathge Nimal Karunathilaka, and others Vs Rankoth Pedige Kalyanawathie and others
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Hon. Dr. S. Premachandra J. | Download | ||
| 2025-06-12 | CA/HCC/0315/2016 |
Raveendran Surendran alias ‘Bole’ Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Murder • Murderous intention • Death by asphyxiation due to drowning • Circumstantial evidence • ‘Last Seen’ theory • Accused’s age at the time of committing the crime | Section 296 of the Penal Code • Section 297 of the Penal Code • Section 53 of the Penal Code • Article 6(5) of the ICCPR | Download |
| 2025-06-06 | CA/WRT/0171/2020 |
Kanugala Mudiyanselage Abeywardhana Vs Land Commissioner General and others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | • permit under the Land Development Ordinance • grant under the Land Development Ordinance • life interest qua spouse • nomination by endorsement • nominee successor • de novo permit • lawful successor | 7. Section 63 of the Land Development Ordinance 8. Section 64 of the Land Development Ordinance 9. Section 65 of the Land Development Ordinance 10. Section 87 of the Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-06-05 | CA/RII/0038/2023 |
Muthukuda Arachchilage Don Suranga Dilruk, vs Gamma International (Private Limited and others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Injunction, prima facie case | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-06-04 | CA/HCC/156-159/2020 |
Akurugoda Gamage Upendra and others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Dying Declaration, Corroboration | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-06-04 | CA/WRT/0433/2017 |
S.A.F Russain and Other Vs P.H. Colombage, Commissioner of Housing (Western Province) and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Res Judicata, functus officio, Section 18A of the Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. the Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 amended by the Act No. 55 of 1980 and Act No.26 of 2002 | Download |
| 2025-06-04 | CA/WRT/0219/2019 |
A. D. P. Hemanthi Perera, Vs Land Survey Council, Surveyor General’s Office, and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Facts in Disputes, Land Ordinance, Wrt. | State Land Ordinance No. 08 of 1947. | Download |
| 2025-06-03 | CA/WRT/0201/2025 |
SLIM Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd Vs State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Interim Orders, Prima Facie case, Procedural Irregularity. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. . | Download |
| 2025-06-02 | CA/WKF/0001/2023 |
A. Safeer and others Vs A.G.M. Siyath and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. (President C/A)- Actg. | Changing the Name of the Mosque, Wakf Board has no Right to Change the name of the Mosque Against the Past Practice | Muslim Mosque and Charitable Trusts or Wakfs Act No 51 of 1956 as Amended read with Section 755 of the Civil Procedure. | Download |
| 2025-06-02 | CA/WRT/0312/2021 |
Prof. (Dr). Chelliah Elankumaran Vs The University of Jaffna and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Disciplinary inquiry, chapter XXII of the Establishment Code of the University Grants Commission and Higher Education Institutes, delay. Procedural irregularities. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-06-02 | CA/WRT/0373/2019 |
Prof. (Dr). Chelliah Elankumaran Vs The University of Jaffna and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Disciplinary inquiry, chapters X and XXII of the Establishment Code of the University Grants Commission and Higher Education Institutes, natural justice, futility, estoppel. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-05-30 | CA/WRT/0093/2024 |
Rev. Panwila Sri Soratha Thero and 3 others Vs Minister of Urban Development and Housing and Others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Suppression of material facts | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-05-29 | CA/HCC/0274/2023 |
Jesuthasan Elengeswaran Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon, B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | DNA Report, Circumstantial evidence | Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-05-29 | CA/CPA/0014/2024 |
The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Vs. Thotamuna Kankanamage Wasantha Kumara and Another
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | • Bribery • Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption filed indictment against the accused-respondents for soliciting and accepting money as a gratification from a particular individual to perform their official duties. • Preliminary Objection that the Commission has to initiate investigations collectively. • Powers of the Commission • Allegations of bribery or corruption can arise at any moment, necessitating prompt and effective investigation. If the legislature intended for the Commission to conduct investigations collectively, it becomes evident that such requirement would lead to an absurd situation. The need for immediate action in response to allegations cannot be overstated, delays in investigations would not only hinder justice but also undermine public trust in the integrity of the institution. • Revisionary Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal | Article 156A of the Constitution (enacted by the 19th Amendment) - Article 156A(1)(b) of the Constitution (21st Amendment) - Section 11 of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act No.19 of 1994 (CIABOC Act). - Sections 19(b) and 19(c) of the Bribery Act No.11 of 1954 (As amended). - Sections 2(8), 4(3), 5, 16(3) of the CIABOC Act | Download |
| 2025-05-29 | CA/WRT/0201/2013 |
Multiform Chemicals (Pvt) Ltd Vs The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue, Department of Inland Revenue and Others
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Hon. M. C. B. S. Morais J. | Grounds for certiorari, Tax concessions | Value Added Tax Act | Download |
| 2025-05-28 | CA/HCC/0111-0112/2017 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Illukpalla Gamage Karunanayake & Another
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Grave and Sudden Provocation | Section 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-05-27 | CA/WRIT/0337/2022 |
Walpola Kankanamalage Chandrasinghe Monaravila, Vs Piyaseeli Wickramasinghee Mathurata, Chairman of the Debt Conciliation Board, Gampaha. and Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Writ does not lie on matters purely of a civil nature. | Debt Conciliation Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-05-27 | CA/RII/0061/2023 |
Nainangala Vidanelage Premasiri Gunawardhane Vs N. V. Jayasena and Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Restitutio-In-Integrum | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-05-23 | CA/WRT/0311/2020 |
Dr. Dilini Herath Samarakoon Vs Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital Board and Others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J.(Acting P/CA) | Professional duty of care, fair hearing, Natural justice, Audi Alteram Partem, Fair disciplinary process | Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital Board Act, No. 54 of 1983. | Download |
| 2025-05-23 | CA/WRT/0432/2024 |
Abdul Majeedu Amsudeen and another Vs Sri Lanka Ports Authority and Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Locus standi, Delay, Suppression of material facts. Vesting of land the for the purposes and functions of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act, No. 51 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-05-21 | CA/HCC/0187/2023 |
Samaratunga Arachchige Dona Dulanjali Anjalika Samaratunga Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-05-21 | CA/LTA/0018/2024 |
Fathima Sumaiya Naffeel Vs Mohammed Fazil Ameen Sadik
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Interim Order, Child Maintenance Under Muslim Law, Ex-Parte Order. | Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act No. 13 of 1951. | Download |
| 2025-05-21 | CA/RII/0004/2023 |
Sugath Dhananjaya Hemasingha Vs Payagala Vidana Arachchilage Nandalal Perera
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Section 328 of the Civil Procedure Code | The Rent Act and the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/HCC/0100/2024 |
Mihiriya Galla Pathiranage Gayan Indika Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Condition where Homicide can be reduced from Murder to Culpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder – Exception 4 to Section 294 – the Sudden Fight Exception – Elements which needs to be established in order to apply the sudden fight exception; i. sudden fight, ii. absence of pre-meditation, iii. no undue advantage, iv. Offender should not act in a cruel or unusual manner – Where the exception of sudden fight is pleaded it is immaterial as to which party offers the provocation or commits the initial assault – Evidence | Section 294 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/WRT/0356/2020 |
Dinusha Mohanthi Wijethunga Vs Sunanda Kariyapperuma, The Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs and Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Justifiable delay, A jurisdictional challenge, nullity ab initio, ultra vires | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance No. 19 of 1931 | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/WRT/0681/2024 |
Koonamge Nayal Priyanga and others Vs S. J. Kahawatta Director General, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Futility, Necessary Parties, Suppression of/ Failure to Disclose Material Facts | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/HCC/0060/2024 |
Vijayaraja Vijayakumar, Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Probability | Section 11 (b) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/HCC/0021/2020 |
Hewa Batagodage Jagatha Vs The Director General Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon.B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Demeanour of witnesses, prejudice, “truth is best discovered by powerful statement on both sides of the questions” , find out the truth and do justice according to law | Section 89 (a) of the Bribery Act, Criminal Procedure Code, Section 439, Section 165 of the Evidence Ordinance, Article 138 (1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/HCC/0276/2023 |
Sivanathan Premanath alias Nedumaran Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence, innocence of the accused, beyond a reasonable doubt, consistent with the guilt | Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/RII/0054/2023 |
B.L. Weerawansha Appuhamy, and other Vs Gamage Rankirihami. and Another
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Restitutio-in-integrum | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/WRT/0438/2024 |
Roshan Damian Deen, President, Western Province Rugby football Union, and others Vs Harin Fernando, Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, and Others
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Hon.M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Contempt of Court, Before the court is Satisfied as to a Prima Facie case a Rule should not be issued the understanding or Terms or Settlement can be withdrawn in the interest of Justice and National Interest. | Contempt of Court, Before the court is Satisfied as to a Prima Facie case a Rule should not be issued the understanding or Terms or Settlement can be withdrawn in the interest of Justice and National Interest. | Download |
| 2025-05-20 | CA/HCC/0060/2024 |
Vijayaraja Vijayakumar, Vs The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | probability | 11 (b) of the evidence ordinance | Download |
| 2025-05-19 | CA/WRT/0336/2024 |
Mohamed Imtiyas Mohamed Nazvi and other Vs Kolonnawa Urban Council and Others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Writ of Mandamus, Arbitrary unlawful and Illegal decision of the Respondents, Mala Fide. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-05-17 | CPA/0159/2019 |
David Pradeepan Saundaranayagam (Complainant-Claimant-3rd Respondent-Petitioner) Vs. Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC and Others (Respondents)
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Hon.Sampath B. Abayakoon, J. | Revision application; Article 138 of the Constitution; seizure of vehicles; release of case productions; finance leasing; absolute ownership vs. registered ownership; Magistrate\'s Court inquiry under section 431; disposal of property; cheating offence | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (revisionary jurisdiction of Court of Appeal) Article 154P of the Constitution (revisionary jurisdiction of the Provincial High Court) Code of Criminal Procedure Act — Section 120(3) (filing of final investigation report) Code of Criminal Procedure Act — Section 29 (seizure of property) Code of Criminal Procedure Act — Section 425(1) and 425(4) (disposal and definition of \"property\") Code of Criminal Procedure Act — Section 431(2) (inquiry and release of seized property pending trial) | Download |
| 2025-05-16 | CA/WRT/0125/2024 |
Mahesh Corporation (Pvt) Ltd and others Vs Seylan Bank PLC and Others
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | • Writ of Certiorari • Writ of Prohibition • Parate Execution • Settlement Agreement • Rescheduling vs. Restructuring • Laches • Estoppel • Alternate Remedy • Abuse of Process | Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act, No. 04 of 1990 - Sections 4, 8, 9, 10 2. Evidence Ordinance - Section 115 (Estoppel) 3. Mortgage Act - Section 47A 4. Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Article 140 (Writ jurisdiction | Download |
| 2025-05-15 | CA/HCC/0185/2020 |
Vithanage Don Welson Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder – Circumstantial Evidence – The “last seen theory” principle | Sections 294 and 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-05-15 | CA/WRIT/0533/2023 |
Nikhil Trilokekar and 9 others Vs Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa J. | Recovery of Salaries and Statutory Dues from Defaulting Employer. | Wages Boards Ordinance No. 27 of 1941 (as amended), Industrial Disputes Act No. No. 43 of 1950 (as amended), Constitution 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-05-15 | CA/WRT/0728/2024 |
Patabandi Maddumage Tharuka Pushpa Kumara Vs Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Minister, Ministry of Education and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Legal right to be appointed, Doctrine of legitimate expectations, The constitutional ouster clauses in Article 55(5) and Article 61A, Article 61A – Exclusion of Court of Appeal review for decisions made under delegated authority of the Public Service Commission. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-05-15 | CA/HCC/0287/2014 |
Weerasinghe Arachilage Chandradasa alia Chandra (Deceased) and others Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Judgment Writing. • Unlawful Assembly. • Dock Statement | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-05-15 | CA/RII/0032/2023 |
Siriwardana Mudalige Vineetha De Alwis Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.M.C.B.S. Morais J. | The forfeiture of the surety bond | Section 405 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-05-14 | CA/HCC/0108/2022 |
Dingiri Bandage Ranaweera Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder – Evidence – Witness’s evidence - Burden of proof | Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895 | Download |
| 2025-05-09 | CA/WRT/0142/2015 |
Dr. K. C. P. Perera Vs. University of Colombo & Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | An element which is essential to the lawful exercise of powers is that it should be exercised by the authority to whom it is conferred, and by no one else. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-05-08 | CA/WRT/690/2024 |
Kandambige Wimal Kandambi Vs. Road Development Authority & Others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. (Acting P/CA) | Ultra Vires, Unreasonable Arbitrary decision, Natural Justice, Legitimate Expectations | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Writ Jurisdiction | Download |
| 2025-05-08 | CA/HCC/0155/2020 |
Suppan Ravichandran Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. M. G. H. Kulatunga, J | Murder • Murderous intention • Contradictions per se • Inconsistencies inter se • Post-Mortem Report • Cause of death • Dock statement | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. • Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. • Section 334 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-05-08 | CA/HCC/0201/2020 |
Raphael Jayaseelath Fernando. Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. M. G. H. Kulatunga, J | Possession of heroin • Chain of Production • Inward journey • Competing versions • Custody of the productions • Police witness • Conviction and sentence set aside | Section 54A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. • Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 read with Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. • Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-05-08 | CA/RII/0010/2024 |
Iranga Piyumal Kuruppu Vs. Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Dinusha Ruwani Rathnayaka & others
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Hon. M. C. B. S. Morais J. | Restitutio in Integrum | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-05-08 | CA/HCC/0155/2020 |
Suppan Ravichandran Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J. | Murder • Murderous intention • Contradictions per se • Inconsistencies inter se • Post-Mortem Report • Cause of death • Dock statement | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. • Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. • Section 334 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/WRT/0230/2020 |
Prof. Emeritus W. M. M. P. Wijeratne Vs. Senior Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-04-30 | CA/RII/0011/2024 |
Sivagamie Verina Obeyesekere (Deceased) and others Vs James Peter Obeyesekera (Junior) and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-04-30 | CA/HCC/0108/2023 |
Kaunagoda Appuhamilage Anura Lanka Ratnasiri alias Manju Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Dying declaration , incriminating evidence. | Download | |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/PHC/0067/2024 |
Tharushi Sandamini de Silva Pulle Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Precautions | –Section 40(1) of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/WRT/234/2018 |
Priyantha Nilmini Manawadu and Others Vs The Land Reforms Commission and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Finality of a Judgement, Administrative Delay, Legal Duty of a Public Authority | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Land Reform Law No. 1 of 1972 | Download |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/WRT/0306/2022 |
Umadevi Rajesegaram and others Vs. Minister of Land and 4 others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Undue delay/ laches Acquiring land for a public purpose | Land Acquisition Act No. 9 of 1950 as amended | Download |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/WRT/0820/2024 |
Oru Mix Asphalt Pvt Ltd Vs. CGIR andanother.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Instituting recovery proceedings for tax returns prior to the enactment of the IDA no. 24 of 2017 | Inland Revenue Act, No. 10 of 2006 Inland Revenue Act, No. No. 24 of 2017 | Download |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/0480/2000F |
D.E. Jayasinghe Vs. A.M.K.P. Nona (Deceased) & others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-04-30 | CA/HCC/0098/2023 |
Disanayake Mudiyanselage Jayantha Bandara Vs Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder – Murderous Intention – Multiple Injuries- Circumstantial Evidence | Section 296 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-04-29 | CA/HCC/ 0039/2023 |
Sandanam Anthony Joseph Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | • Improbabilities in the prosecution case. • Defence Evidence. • Inward Journey. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-04-28 | CA/WRT/0194/2025 |
Bulathwalage Prasanna Ranaweera Vs Officer- in- Charge Financial Crime Investigation Unit, Criminal Investigation Department, And Others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Writ to prevent arrest, Writ is discretionary remedy, Writ is not entitled to relief on a matter of right. | Offenses against public property Act. No. 12 of 1982 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/HCC/0186/2023 |
Mohamed Rafaideen Mahomed Irfan Vs Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Informant I Narcotics I Inconsistencies in witness testimonies I Witness testimony plays a crucial role in the judicial process; its reliability can be significantly undermined when contradictions arise I Discrepancies I Risk assessment conducted I The inconsistencies found in the testimonies are not materially significant to the prosecution’s case I Discrepancies which do not go to the root of the matter and assail the basic version of the witness cannot be given too much importance I | Section 54 A (b) and Section 54 A (d) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/WRT/803/2024 |
Arachchikattuwa Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society Vs Wasantha Gunasekera, Co-operative Development Commissioner/Registrar, Department of Co-operative Development of the North-Western Province and 3 Others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa J. | co-operative society, by-laws, voters lists, elections, Executive Committee, General Assembly, authorized officer, Commissioner of Co-operative Development, uberrima fides, approbation and reprobation, necessary parties | Co- operative Societies Law No. 5 of 1972 (as amended) Constitution 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/HCC/ 0119/2023 |
Wanigasekara Mudiyanselage Chamila Suranga Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Beyond reasonable doubt. | The Penal Code as amended | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/HCC/ 0351/2019 |
Vidanage Prasanna Indika Perera Vs. Hon. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Improbabilities in the prosecution case. • Defence Evidence. • Inward Journey | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/WRT/0039/2025 |
Parana Palliya Guruge Roshan and another Vs. Gunasekera, Investigating Officer, Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and 4 others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Writ jurisdiction against officers attached to CIABOC | Anti-Corruption Act, No. 09 of 2023 | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/HCC/0077/2018 |
Don Nuwan Priyantha Nanayakkara Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Appellant arrested with heroin mixed powdered substance in his possession I Information by an informant I Evidence I Clerical errors I The steps involved in the process of correcting proceedings I Discrepancy pertaining the weight of the powdered substance I Critical to address discrepancies thoroughly to maintain clarity, uphold credibility and to ensure just outcomes in legal proceedings I Presumptions and assumptions I Re-trial I Unconscionable lapse of time I | - Section 54 A (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. - Section 48 of the Judicature Act No.02 of 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/WRT/0309/2025 |
Sagara Kariyawasam, General Secretary, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, Vs Suranga Ambagahatenna Returning Officer for Kalawana, and others
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Schedule 7 to the constitution, there can be no amendments to the constitution. | Local Authorities Elections Ordinance No. 53 of 1946 (as amended). | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/WRT/0241/2025 |
K. T. Kurusamy, alias, Kalan Gandi Thevar Kurusamy, and other Vs Piyumi Artigala Returning Officer- Colombo Municipal Council,
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | For the foregoing reasons I hold that the copies of the birth certificate certified by the Justice of Peace or the Notary Public is sufficient to accept as certified documents | Local Authorities Elections Ordinance No. 53 of 1946 (as amended). | Download |
| 2025-04-04 | CA/ WRT/299/2025 |
Vettivel Uthayanath Vs R. M. A. L. Rathnayake Chairman, Election Commission
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Photocopies of birth copies not accepted, certified copies of birth certificate, uncertified copies of birth certificates not accepted | Local Authorities Elections Ordinance No. 53 of 1946 (as amended). | Download |
| 2025-04-03 | CA/PHC/0074/2020 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Indika Pushpakumara Rathnayake, Vs 1 Wijesinghe Mudiyanselage Wijesiri, Ekamuthupura, and others
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Vehicle Confiscation – Evidence – Necessary precautionary measures taken by the registered owner of the vehicle to prevent the commission of the offence – Irrefutable evidence. | - Sections 20(1)(g) and section 40 of the Forest Ordinance No.30 of 1945 as amended. | Download |
| 2025-04-03 | CA/HCC/0311/2018 |
Jayasena Ekanayaka alias Austin Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Grave sexual abuse, uncorroborated evidence of witness, probability | Download | |
| 2025-04-03 | CA/HCC/0186/2024 |
Mohamed Nijabdeen Mohamed Rizwan Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Possession and trafficking of Heroin, mitigatory sentence | Section 54A (b) and (d) of the poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-04-03 | CA/RII/0081/2024 |
Hewage Pemalin Pemalatha Vs Ranepura Hewage Cyril
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Fraud | Download | |
| 2025-04-02 | CA/WRT/220/25 CA/WRT/294/25 CA/WRT/295/25 CA/WRT/284/25 CA/WRT/283/25 CA/WRT/301/25 CA/WRT/302/25 CA/WRT/254/25 CA/WRT/256/25 CA/WRT/257/25 CA/WRT/263/25 CA/WRT/264/25 CA/WRT/265/25 CA/WRT/262/25 CA/WRT/266/25 CA/WRT/250/25 CA/WRT/289/25 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Dayarathne, and others Vs S. L. R. Jayanbayeka Returning Officer, Anamaduwa Pradeshiya Sabha, Puttalam.
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Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Writ, Rejection of Nomination Papers, Certified copy of the birth certificate, Original Birth Certificate Sufficient, | Births and Deaths Registration Act No. 40 of 1975 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-04-01 | CA/HCC/0160 /2023 |
Fawool Hameed Muhuthar Vs. Hon. The Attorney general
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Mitigation | Section 13 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 Section 364 (2) € of the penal Code) | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/HCC/0190/2024 |
Mapa Hamilage Sunil Premasiri Mapa Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Grave sexual abuse on a minor – Examination in Court taken place 12 years after the incident – Contradictions and omissions – Though the victim has not disclosed the exact date of the offences, it is apparent that the appellant has not been misled by such discrepancy – Guidelines when evaluating a dock statement. | Section 365 B (2)(b) of the Penal Code as amended by Act No.22 of 1995 and Act No. 29 of 1998. - Section 166 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/HCC/0155/2024 |
Maldeniye Gedera Ravindra Piyasena alias Ranuka Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Beyond reasonable doubt, Implication, shifting burden of proof and DNA. | The Penal Code as amended. | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/HCC/0147/2020 |
Abdul Hameed Mohamed Niyaz Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Appellant arrested with heroin mixed powdered substance in his possession along with money I Inward journey of the productions I Failure by the prosecution to produce before Court the Sri Lanka Police property receipt and the suspect property receipt | Section 54 A (b) and (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/HCC/0195/2019 |
Seyed Ibrahim Mohomed Uvais Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Arrest of the appellant I Information by an informant I The identity of an informant has to be concealed at all times I Unusual conduct of the police officers (the prosecution witnesses) I Testimony not creditworthy I Evidence I Evaluation of evidence I Re-trial I Unconscionable lapse of time | Section 54 A (b) and (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/RII/0051/2023 |
Beligahamullage Peiris Irosh Kavinda, Galhena Road Vs Nakandalage Don Sureka Srimali and others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Due diligence before submitting the documents to the court, Right to a fair hearing | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-28 | CA/WRT/0252/2021 |
Kande Lekamlage Anushika Madushani Ariyadasa, Vs. The Commander, Sri Lankan Air Force, and 4 others
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Double jeopardy Suppression of material facts Section 129 and 43 of the Air Force Act | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. Air Force Act | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/RII/0020/2024 |
Warnakulasuriya Miriam Dilkushi Fernando, Vs Arsakulasuriya Rajakaruna Rosemary Winifreida Seneviratne and other
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe J | Right of way, Servitudes, Prescription | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/RII/0008/2024 |
Citihealth Imports (Pvt) Ltd and others Vs Drools Pet Food Private Ltd and others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Sequential test for interim injunction, | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/WRT/0033/2020 |
MSH Packaging Industries (Private) Limited and Others Vs. Anuradha Weerakoon and Others
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Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Section 8(1), 50A(1), 50A(2) and 129 of the Customs Ordinance, Customs Inquiry, natural justice | The Customs Ordinance and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/WRT/0611/2010 & CA/WRT/0612/2010 |
Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited Vs W.A. Chandradasa, Addl. Director- General of Customs, Department of Customs, and Others
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Classification of HS Codes | Customs Ordinance, Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/HCC/94-99/2022 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Vs. Abeyrathna Weerasekara Patabandige Lal Chandra alias Yuggaya Lal and others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Common object, unlawful assembly, contradiction | Section 320 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/WRT/0359/2020 |
Dr. Chandana Kasturi Arachchi Vs. University of Colombo and others
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Hon. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Fair inquiry, Alternative remedy in writ applications, procedural fairness and Bias, Termination of employment on disciplinary conduct. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/HCC/0436/2019 |
Ayagama Thennegedara Martin Alias Silva Vs. Hon. Attorney-General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Circumstantial evidence | Section 8(2) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-03-27 | CA/HCC/0081/2021 |
Dilwella Vidana Kankanamlage Chamila Priyanga. Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | Possession of an automatic firearm • Possession of a live cartridge • Section 27 recovery • Exclusive possession • Conscious possession • Control of the weapon • Proof of knowledge • Dismantled weapon | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 • Section 22(3) of the Firearms Ordinance • Section 27(1) of the Explosives Act. • Section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-03-26 | CA/HCC/72-73/2020 |
Kaluduru Wisaka Thabrew, and other Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder - Evidence- Discrepancies in the testimony of witness evidence – Defence of Alibi – Principles in relation to the evaluation of a dock statement – Unconscionable lapse of time. | Section 296 of the Penal Code - Section 32 of the Penal Code - Chapter XI of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 - Section 109(6) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-03-25 | CA/WRIT/0292/2013 |
Rank Entertainment Holdings (Pvt) Limited Vs Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and Others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Supply of Services, Taxable activity, Wagering contracts, Registered person, uberrima fides. | Value Added Tax Act. | Download |
| 2025-03-24 | CA/HCC/0170/2024 |
Karanayakage Ranjith Vijitha Kumara alias Godelle Wasantha Vs Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Offence of kidnapping – Offence of rape on a minor – Evaluation of evidence - Effect of errors – Mistake as regards to the date on which the offence was committed – Aggravating circumstances – The degree of pre-planning by the appellant and the repeated commission of the offence. | Section 354 of the Penal Code. -Section 364(2)(e) of the Penal Code. -Section 166 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979. | Download |
| 2025-03-21 | CA/WRT/0013/2024 |
Commodore (Marines) P.A. Sanath K. Pitigala Vs Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy and 7 others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Eligibility of officers to promotion of higher rank Affect of AWOL Charges on promotions Double jeopardy | The Navy Act, The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-20 | CA/HCC/0162/2024 |
Elibichchiya Raalalaage Manuka Sampath Gnanasiri Vs Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Offence of kidnapping – Offence of rape – Whether a sentence is excessive? - Minimum mandatory sentence - Mitigatory circumstances – Evidence – Analysis of the judgment in SC Reference 03/2008. | Section 354 of the Penal Code -Section 364(2) of the Penal Code -Articles 4(c), 11, 12(1) and 13(6) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-03-20 | CA/WRT/0538/2011 |
Commander(S) R.G.A.A. Weerasinghe Vs. Commodore K.R. Senadheera and others
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Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Court Martial, Dismissal without grace, Credibility of witness, Accomplice Evidence | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Navy Act | Download |
| 2025-03-20 | CA/HCC/0043/2021 |
Ihala Gedera Hewage Lionel Thilakarathne Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Material witnesses. • Contradiction and probability. | The Penal Code as amended. | Download |
| 2025-03-17 | CA/HCC/0320/2018 |
Majeed Thajudeen Mohmad Fahim. Vs Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Offence of cheating - Evidence- Cogent and credible evidence- Evaluation of evidence- Whether a contradiction or an omission in evidence become a reason to reject evidence of a witness – Once the prosecution proves the charge against an accused beyond a reasonable doubt, an accused in those circumstances is required by law to offer an explanation of such cogent and incriminating evidence led against him. | Section 403 of the Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-03-12 | CA/HCC/0169/2020 |
Kurudukarage Lalitha Padmini Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Last seen theory • Ellenborough principle • Common intention. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-03-11 | CA/HCC/0061-0062/2019 |
Kukul Korala Gamage Gamini Premakumara. Vs. Senanayakage Sarath Kumara
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Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | Murder • Common intention • Circumstantial evidence • Reliability and credibility of witnesses • Distinction between identification and recognition • Dock statement • Section 27 discovery • Grievous hurt | 1. Penal Code, Section 296 – Punishment for murder. 2. Penal Code, Section 314 – Punishment for causing hurt. 3. Penal Code, Section 316 – Punishment for grievous hurt. | Download |
| 2025-03-07 | CA/HCC/0093/2020 |
Noor Mohamed Niyas Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Sudden fight. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2025-03-07 | CA/WRT/0114/2025 |
Express Environmental Services (Pvt) Ltd, Vs K. T. A. R. C. K. Kasturirathne Chairman, Department procurement Committee 01 Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, and others
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Hon.M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Issuance of an interim order | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-07 | CA/WRIT/0162/2024 |
Mohammad Nadeen Basik, Vs Officer in Charge Police Narcotic Bureau, and others
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