| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Judgment By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-29 | CA /HCC /196-197/2019 |
W. A. SudeshRanjithPriyadarshana & W. DharmasiriWijeratne alias Cyril Vs. Hon. Attorney General
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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.
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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,
View More |
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
View More |
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Fair trial. • Irregular procedure. • Common intention. | The Penal Code. | 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
View More |
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/0281/2014 |
Sri Lanka Bottled Water Association and others Vs Consumer Affairs Authority and others
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-08-28 | CA/HCC/0184/2020 |
Udageiyalage Sarath Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
View More |
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 |
| 2025-08-27 | CA/PHC/0187/2019 |
Kamaradiwela Arachchige Thushari Tharanga Perera Vs Forest Officer, Range Forest Office, Kalawana and Others
View More |
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
View More |
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Dying declaration, circumstantial evidence, inference of guilt | Section 27 of Recovery | Download |
| 2025-08-26 | CA/WRT/0074 /2025 |
A.W.K.A. Gunasekera alias Ashley Gunasekera Vs. Divisional Secretary-Colombo & Urban Development Authority
View More |
Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J | Acquisition of land, Compensation | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2025-08-25 | CA/HCC/ 0031/2024 |
Momamed Cassim Hilmy alias Hilmy Chaachchaa Vs. The Attorney General
View More |
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.
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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,
View More |
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/WRT/0280/2017 |
H G. Karunawathi Vs Peoples Bank and others
View More |
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
View More |
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,
View More |
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/PHC/0064/2018 |
Benthota Multi-Purpose Co-Operative Society Limited Vs Commissioner/ Registrar of Cooperative Development and Others
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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,
View More |
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,
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Mandamus /Performance of a Public Duty. | Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act No. 02 of 1996 as amended | Download |
| 2025-07-30 | CA/PHC/APN/0139/2023 |
Ranasinghe Arachchige Sanath Udayakumara Ranasinghe Vs Kankanige Siripala and Others
View More |
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 |
| 2025-06-30 | CA/HCC/415/2017 |
Wijesiri Gunawardenage Nishantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | Quit Notices • Order for Eviction • Laches • Futility • Disputed facts • Judicial economy | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-06-27 | CA/HCC/ 0047/2021 |
Opatha Kankanamge Hemantha Vs The Hon.Attorney General
View More |
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,
View More |
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
View More |
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.
View More |
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.
View More |
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,
View More |
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,
View More |
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
View More |
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | fraud | The Partition Law | Download |
| 2025-06-25 | CA/HCC/0134/2024 |
Naththandige Densyl Nilantha Vs The Hon. Attorney General
View More |
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,
View More |
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
View More |
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.
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
Hon. Dr. S. Premachandra J. | Download | ||
| 2025-06-06 | CA/WRT/0171/2020 |
Kanugala Mudiyanselage Abeywardhana Vs Land Commissioner General and others
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Dying Declaration, Corroboration | Section 296 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-06-04 | CA/Writ/0433/2017 |
S.A.F Russain and Other Vs P.H. Colombage, Commissioner of Housing (Western Province) and Others
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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.
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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.
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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 |
| 2025-05-19 | CA/WRT/0336/2024 |
Mohamed Imtiyas Mohamed Nazvi and other Vs Kolonnawa Urban Council and Others
View More |
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 |
| 2025-05-16 | CA/WRT/0125/2024 |
Mahesh Corporation (Pvt) Ltd and others Vs Seylan Bank PLC and Others
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
Hon. M. C. B. S. Morais J. | Restitutio in Integrum | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-04-30 | CA/WRT/0230/2020 |
Prof. Emeritus W. M. M. P. Wijeratne Vs. Senior Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena others
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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.
View More |
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
View More |
Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-04-30 | CA/HCC/0098/2023 |
Disanayake Mudiyanselage Jayantha Bandara Vs Hon. Attorney General.
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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,
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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 |
| 2025-04-03 | CA/PHC/0074/2020 |
Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Indika Pushpakumara Rathnayake, Vs 1 Wijesinghe Mudiyanselage Wijesiri, Ekamuthupura, and others
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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.
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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.
View More |
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.
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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.
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
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
View More |
Hon.M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J (President C/A)- Acting. | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 as amended, The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 as amended. | Download |
| 2025-03-07 | CA/WRT/0775/2024 |
Siyambalagaha Gedara Seyed Mohamed Mohamed Rashad, Hathamunagala Estate, Vs Land Reform Commission, and others
View More |
Hon.M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. (Act. P/CA) | Extension of the stay order, Presumption that official and legal Acts are regularly and correctly performed | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-06 | CA/HCC/0260-0269/2018 |
Liyanapathiranage Ariyadasa alias Gadin Bale And others Vs Hon. Attorney General
View More |
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Evidence I Assessment of evidence I Role of a Judge in evaluation of evidence presented during a trial I The danger of inadequate evaluation of evidence I Re-trial. | Section 33 of the Evidence Ordinance No. 14 of 1985 | Download |
| 2025-03-06 | CA/HCC/0445/2019 |
Thimbiripolage Nalin Pieris Vs Hon. Attorney General
View More |
Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Evidence I Evaluation of evidence I Re-trial I Unconscionable lapse of time I Information by an informant I Narcotics I Inward journey of productions. | Section 54 A (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as amended by Act No.13 of 1984. | Download |
| 2025-03-06 | CA/RTI/0004/2022 |
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka Vs Lionel Dissanayake And others
View More |
Hon.M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Failure to adhere to the mandatory timelines, Interpretation of Statutes | Section 34 of the Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016 read together with Article 136 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-03-05 | CA/HCC/0070/2023 |
Palamura Hewage Harishchandra Kumarasinghe Vs Hon. Attorney General
View More |
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Sudden fight, premeditation, intention | Penal Code | Download |
| 2025-03-05 | CA/RII/0007/2024 |
Erangika Patuwatha Withana and others Vs Kuda Widana Nimmuli Ramya De Silva
View More |
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Fix ex-parte | Civil Procedure Code, sections 86 (2) and 86 (2A) | Download |
| 2025-03-04 | CA/WRT/0438/2019 |
Dunston Rajapaksha Alpitiya Vs D.M. Sudarshana Disanayaka Divisional Secretary, and Others
View More |
Hon.Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Suppression of material facts | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-03-04 | CA/RII/0001/2024 |
Senanayake Mudiyanselage Thusitha Upul Kumara Senanayake vs Disanayake Arachchilage Gnanawathie
View More |
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Dismissal, Non prosecution | Section 70A (1) of the Partition Law No. 21 of 1997 | Download |
| 2025-03-03 | CA/CPA/0062/2022 |
W.M.R. Adikari, Secretary to the Ministry of Justice & Prison Reforms Vs. Hakkini Gihan Indu Kumara de Silva
View More |
Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Section 3, 9, 10 and 11 of the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Act, Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, order of return, habitual residence. | The Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Act, No. 10 of 2001 and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/WRT/206/2018 |
J. K. P.Malani Vs W. M. M. B. Weerasekara Commissioner General of Agrarian Development, and others
View More |
Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-02-28 | CA/HCC/0028/2021 |
Galgodage Sarath Wijesiri Vs. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
View More |
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | probability, credibility, contradiction | Download | |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/HCC/0128/2024 |
Kurugamage Lalith Priyadarshana alias Chaminda Vs. Hon. Attorney-General
View More |
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Aggravating factors, mitigatory factor. Starting point | Download | |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/HCC/0231/2017 |
Dilshan Wandyl Vs Hon. Attorney General
View More |
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | Possession of heroin • Drug trafficking • Burden of proof • Probability test • Credibility of witnesses • Dock statement rejection • Single witness testimony • Chain of custody | Poisons, Opium, and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance – Governing law for drug-related offences. • Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 331 – Appellate procedure. • Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 420 – Admission of chain of production evidence.Evidence Ordinance, Section 58 – Eliminates need for further proof when a fact is admitted | Download |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/TAX/0017/2022 |
Kahawatta Plantations PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue
View More |
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Exemptions under item (b) (xxiii) and (a) (xxii) (iv) of Part II of the First Schedule to the Value Added Tax Act | Value Added Tax Act, No. 14 of 2022 (as amended) | Download |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/WRT/0004/25 |
Thankarajah Senthilnathan Vs. W. A. D. P. Pathmakumar, Officer-in-Charge, Police Station Thirukkovil and 5 others
View More |
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J | Uberrima fides | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-02-28 | CA/WRT/0192/2017 |
Maxies Company (Private) Limited Vs The Commissioner General of Agrarian Development and Others
View More |
Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Facts in dispute, jurisdiction of Court, writ of mandamus and paddy land | Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2025-02-27 | CA/HCC/0056/2024 |
Yatiwala Withanalage Samson Micheal Perera Vs. Hon. Attorney-General
View More |
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Aggravating factors, mitigatory factor. Starting point | Download | |
| 2025-02-27 | CA/RII/0061/2024 |
Katagodage Dona Vijitha Mallika Vs Buddini Chintha Wickrama Surendra
View More |
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Recovery of Possession of Premises Given on Lease Act No. 1 of 2023 | Download | |
| 2025-02-25 | CA/CPA/0116/2024 |
John Sebastian Anthony Thawaraja Reagan Vs Hon. Attorney General
View More |
Hon. K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, J | Revision application - Right of appeal - Time-barred appeal - Exceptional circumstances - Laches - Unreasonable delay - Conviction in absentia | Code of Criminal Procedure Act - (Sections 192(1), 192(2), 320) - ICCPR Act No. 56 of 2007 (Section 4(2)) - High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 (Sections 4, 5) | Download |
| 2025-02-25 | CA/HCC/0156/2023 |
Munusaami David Vs.
Hon. Attorney General,
Attorney General’s Department,
View More |
Hon. Amal Ranaraja J. | Evidence- Cogent and credible evidence- Number of witnesses- Weight of evidence- Intoxication- Degree of intoxication- Accused being aware of the nature and consequences of his acts- Murderous intention. | Section 296 of the Penal Code. - Section 134 of the Evidence Ordinance No.14 of 1895. | Download |
| 2025-02-20 | CA/WRT/0239/2021 |
Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Upul Sanath Kumara Bandara and other Vs Pradeshiya Sabha, Millaela, Morawaka and 02 others.
View More |
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Suppression of material fact. | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-02-17 | CA/WRT/ 227/2018 |
Azra Jafferjee and others Vs Colombo Municipal Council and others
View More |
Hon.Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Download | ||
| 2025-02-14 | CA/WRT/315/2018 |
Nagananda Kodituwakku Vs Director General of Customs Customs House and others
View More |
Hon.Dhammika Ganepola, J | Download | ||
| 2025-02-14 | CA/WRT/0414/2020 |
Pragathi Bank Employees Union and Others Vs Peoples Bank and Others
View More |
Hon.Damith Thotawatte, J. | Disputed or doubtful facts, laches, writ of mandamus and public (statutory) duty | Download | |
| 2025-02-07 | CA/WRT/0146/2018 |
Forest Glen Hotel and Spa (Pvt) Ltd and Others Vs Secretary, Ministry of Land and Parliament Reforms and Others
View More |
Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Lease and Lease Approval, legitimate expectation, rules of natural justice and audi alteram partem | State Lands Ordinance No. 08 of 1947 and Land Development Ordinance No. 19 of 1935 | Download |
| 2025-02-06 | CA/RII 0062/2024 |
Sammu Arachchige Nilani Keerthika Edirisinghe vs Nugadeniya Arachchige Bhathiya
View More |
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Injunction | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2025-02-06 | CA/RII/0040/2024 |
DissanayakeMudiyanselagePriyanthaDhananjayaDissanayake Vs. People’s Leasing and Finance PLC
View More |
Hon.M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Decree and writ of execution | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Arbitration Act No.11 of 1995 | Download |
| 2025-02-06 | CA/WRT/0575/2023 |
Dr. Gamage Rangana Sandakelum Vs Sri Lanka Medical Council and Others
View More |
Hon. S.U.B. Karalliyadde, J. | Constitution of the Professional Conduct Committee under the Medical Disciplinary (Procedure) Regulations 1990, whether the Sinhala version of the Regulations prevail over the English version, procedural impropriety. | The Medical Ordinance No. 26 of 1927and the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/WRT/0130/2020 |
M. M. N. Manchanayake Vs National Police Commission and Others
View More |
Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | National Police Commission | Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act, Police Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/PHC/0010/2018 |
Francis Don Turin Perera Vs John Balasundaram Pulle and Others
View More |
Hon. M. C. B. S. Morais J | Breach of peace or likelihood of breach of peace, comparison of Section 66(1)(a) & 66(1)(b) | Section 66(1)(b) of Primary Courts’ Procedure Act No 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/WRT/0535/2023 |
Kumara Sirimal Punchihewa Vs. The Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs, and Constitutional Reforms and Others.
View More |
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Want of necessary parties Petitioner seeking the same relief in a pervious Writ Application, Delay | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/WRT/0243/2017 |
Wanninayaka Mudiyanselage Dhanapala and Others Vs Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs and Others
View More |
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Facts in dispute, Writ of Mandamus | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/WRT/0725/24 |
Wickrama ArachchiAthukoralageAsanthaUdayakara Vs.Inspector General of Police and 8 others
View More |
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Writ to quash a B-report, non summary proceedings/ Attorney General’s discretion to indict Necessary parties | The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-30 | CA/WRT/0056/2024 |
The Ark Universal (Private) Limited
No. 405, Colombo Road, Pepiliyana,
Boralesgamuwa
VS
The Divisional Secretary,
The
Divisional
Marintimepattu,
Mullaitivu.
View More |
Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Quit notice under the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act Legitimate Expectation Locus Standi Necessary Parties | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 07 of 1979 | Download |
| 2025-01-29 | CA/HCC/0014/2023 |
Pathirana Mudiyanselage Medhagedara Navarathna Banda Vs Hon. Attorney General
View More |
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Corroboration, Credibility of a witness | Offensive Weapons Act No. 18 of 1966. | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0379/2023 |
Ananda Senarathna Bandara Jayasundara Vs. Secretary
Ministry of Justice, Prison affairs and
Constitutional Reforms
View More |
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Necessity of quorum | Sections 19(2) and 19(aa) (1) (2) of the Debt Conciliation Board | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0113/2024 |
Kalutota Financial Services (Private) Limited Vs Parakramasinghe Nishanthi Udayanganee and Others
View More |
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Alternative remedy, continuous possession | Debt Conciliation Board | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0300/2023 |
R.B. Sarath Kumarasiri Vs Harin Fernando The Minister of Lands The Ministry of Lands and Others
View More |
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Intention, Nomination | Section 11 of the State Lands Ordinance | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0330/2023 |
Sri Lanka State Trading (General Corporation Limited Vs V.V. Hettiarachchi Secretary Tax Appeals Commission and Others
View More |
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Availability of Alternative Remedies | Section 11 (2) of the Tax Appeals Rules 2012 | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0113/2024 |
Kalutota Financial Services (Private) Limited Vs Parakramasinghe Nishanthi Udayanganee and Others
View More |
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Necessity of Quorum | Sections 19(2) and 19(aa) (1) (2) of the Debt Conciliation Board | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0497/2023 |
Hetti Pathirannehelage Asoka Gunawardene and other Vs Bank of Ceylon and Others
View More |
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Exceeding 5 million | Section 25 of the Bank of Ceylon Act, Section 5A of the Recovery of Loans by Banks Act | Download |
| 2025-01-28 | CA/WRT/0620/2023 |
Withana Pathirannehelge Nishanhai Pathirana and other Vs Hatton National Bank PLC HNB Towers and Others
View More |
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Recovery of Loans by Bank | Section 4 and 10 of the Recovery of Loans by Bank (Special Provisions) Act No.4 of 1990. | Download |
| 2025-01-23 | CA/RII/0017/2020 |
Katukurunda Hewa Managae Sajith Prasanna vs Thalpe Ahangamage Darshani Dammika
View More |
Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Settlement | Partition Law No. 21 of 1977 Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2025-01-23 | CA/RII/0027/2022 |
B.M. Tudor Nishantha Vs. Wickrama Arachchilage Leelanath Wickrama Arachchi and Others
View More |
Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Land Reform Commission, leased land, exceptional circumstances, Act No. 07 of 1979 | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-22 | CA/REV/0001/2024 |
Thambaiah Palanivelu Parameswaram Vs Murugaiya Selvanayagam
View More |
Hon. M.T. Mohamed Laffar, J | Interfering with the peaceful possession and management of the premises | Article 138 of the Constitution of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-21 | CA/WRT/0841/2024 |
Mohomed Pradeep Carder and Others Vs The Colombo Municipal Council and Others
View More |
Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | Delay, Writ is a discretionary remedy | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-20 | CA/WRT/0551/2021 |
Munasinghe Arachchilage Nansihamy and Another Vs Pradeshiya Sabha, Polonnaruwa and 08 Others
View More |
Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Alternative Procedure | Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2025-01-17 | CA/LTA/0016/2024 |
Ahamed Mubarak Ali Mohamed Azran Vs Fathima Nusrath Fareez
View More |
Hon. M. T. Mohammed Laffar, J. | Muslim Marriage & Divorce | Section 62(1) of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act No. 13 of 1951 | Download |
| 2025-01-16 | CA/WRT/0075/2017 |
The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka Vs Colombo Municipal Council And Others
View More |
Hon. Dhammika Ganepola, J. | Total takings, Hotels, lodging houses, annual value, Ceylon Tourist Board | Municipal Councils Ordinance, Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005, Tourist Development Act No. 14 of 1968 | Download |
Cart (0 items)
- Your cart is empty Browse Shop