| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Ordered By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | CA Bail 350/24 |
Marakkalage Gayan Sameera Kurukulasuriya Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-07-30 | CA Bail 351/24 |
Sudusinghe Kumarasiri Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-07-30 | CA Bail 352/24 |
Vidanapathiranalage Danushka Maduranga Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-07-30 | CA Bail 353/24 |
Marakkala Manage Indunil Priyantha Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-07-30 | CA Bail 354/24 |
Marakkala Manage Isuru Chamara Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-07-28 | CA-WRT-1119/25 |
M. A. Seetha alias M. A. Seetha Priyanthi Vs. R. I. B. Sandya P. Rathnamalala & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | writ of certiorari, writ of prohibition, writ of Mandamus, nominee, succession, life interest | Section 72 of the Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-07-24 | CA/WRT/0978/2025 with CA/WRT/0786/2025 |
Dr. Radheeka Ranmali Abeyweera and 3 others v. Mr. E. M. S. B
Ekanayake, Director (Colombo Metro Region), Urban
Development Authority and 7 others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. (Dissenting) | Development permit- Preliminary Planning Clearance- Urban Development Areas- cujus est solum ejus est usque ad coelum et ad inferos – zonal boundaries- Colombo City Development Plan- road frontage- Building Height- hurried approvals- Procedural Fairness – arbitrariness of UDA decisions – denial of fair hearing | Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978 (as amended) Urban Development Authority Planning & Development Regulations, 2021 City of Colombo Development Plan 2022-2031 | Download |
| 2026-07-23 | C.A. (Writ) 0328/2026 |
Wedikkara Arachchige Linton Lenard De Silva and
others vs Inspector General of Police and others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Article 140 of the Constitution. | Download | |
| 2026-07-23 | CA Bail 73/26 |
Serasinghe Mudiyanselage Rangika
Prabhaswari Serasinghe Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-07-23 | CA/TAX/75/2023 |
THE COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF
INLAND REVENUE, Vs. ASIA CAPITAL PLC,
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Question of Law, Question of Fact, | Section 11 A (6) of the Tax Appeals Commission Act | Download |
| 2026-07-23 | CA/TAX/77/2023 |
THE COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF
INLAND REVENUE,
Vs.
ASIA CAPITAL PLC,
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Question of Law, Question of Fact, | Section 11 A (6) of the Tax Appeals Commission Act | Download |
| 2026-07-23 | CA/TAX/76/2023 |
THE COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF
INLAND REVENUE, Vs. ASIA CAPITAL PLC,
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Question of Law, Question of Fact, | Section 11 A (6) of the Tax Appeals Commission Act | Download |
| 2026-07-23 | CA/TAX/83/2023 |
THE COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF
INLAND REVENUE,
Vs.
ASIA CAPITAL PLC,
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Question of Law, Question of Fact, | Section 11 A (6) of the Tax Appeals Commission Act | Download |
| 2026-07-23 | CA/CPA/20/2026 |
The Hon. Attorney General,
Vs.
1. Tyutkalo Vitaly and others
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Right to submit a petition of appeal – Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal – Statutory Interpretation | Section 15 of the Judicature Act No 2 Of 1978 - Section 26(a) of the Marine Pollution Prevention Act No. 35 of 2008 | Download |
| 2026-07-23 | CA (BAL) 0015/2026 |
Gamage Ramani Pushpakanthi
163/B, Kanuketiya, Angamuwa
Padukka
Vs.
1. Officer-in-Charge and others
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Hon.R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Possession and trafficking of Heroin- Bail- Delay – Health condition | Sections 54A (b), 54A(d) and 83(2) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-07-20 | CA/HCC/ 0335/2025 |
Rathnayake Arachchige Damith Sankalpa Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Credibility and probability. • Contradictions. • Medical evidence. | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-07-17 | CA/WRT/0145/2026 |
Dr. Herath Mudiyanselage Charitha Herath v. University of
Peradeniya and 29 others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | UGC Establishments Code- resignation- re-appointment- post of lecturer- election- Member of Parliament- National List- reference to erroneous provision of law- Mandamus | Establishments Code of the University Grants Commission and the Higher Educational Institutions/Institutes Constitution 1978 | Download |
| 2026-07-17 | CA/CPA/04/2026 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of
Sri Lanka. Vs. Wasala Muni Devage Gunawardhna Alias Wasala Muni Dewala Gedara
Gunawardhna
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Download | ||
| 2026-07-15 | CA/WRT/0593/2025 |
Best Life International (Private) Limited
Vs.
Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor, Central Bank of
Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | writs of certiorari, prohibition and mandamus, laches, delay has to be inordinate, inexcusable, and prejudicial, disproportionate administrative action, doctrine of legitimate expectation, opportunity to be heard was not afforded to the Petitioner, preliminary objections overruled, formal notice issued | • Article 140 of the Constitution • Section 83C of the Banking Act No. 30 of 1988 | Download |
| 2026-07-14 | CA /Writ/ 0381/26 |
TDH International (Private) Limited, & Kulatunga Mudiyanselage Kanchana
Prasad Bandara Kulatunga, Vs. T.T. Upulmali Premathilake,
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | writ of prohibition, writ of certiorari, letter of Credit, contractual obligation | Download | |
| 2026-07-14 | CA/WRT/0657/2025 |
Alnitak Global (Pvt) Ltd
Vs.
Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Writs of Certiorari, tender, expiration of bid bond, bid security, preliminary objection upheld, application dismissed, appeal and procurement process, fairness and integrity of the process | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-07-10 | CA/TRF 4/2026 |
HON. ATTORNEY GENERAL Vs. HON. NAYOMI WICKRAMASEKARA
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Fair trial, Bias, Transfer Application | Section 46 of the Judicature Act | Download |
| 2026-07-10 | CA/WRIT/204/2026 |
R. V. B. Miriiyagalla & Others Vs. National Water Supply and Drainage
Board, & Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | SRI LANKA QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (SLQF) and NVQ, legitimate expectations, criterion for Interim Stays on Writs, implementation of the new Scheme of Recruitment (SOR) | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-07-10 | CA Bail 189/23 |
Sinnathambi Evangeline Nirosha Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-07-10 | CA/WRT/1002/2025 |
Harbor View Piers Private Limited
Vs.
Prof. P.B. Terney Pradeep Kumara,Director General,
Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Writs of certiorari, Demolition Order, Joint Management Agreement, tender, definition of development activity, can an unlawful act give rise to a legitimate expectation, mere expectation, breach of principles of natural justice, arbitration clause | • Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Section 14(1), 31(1), 31(2) and 42 of the Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Act No. 57 of 1981 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-07-10 | CA/WRT/752/2025 |
Emerging Media (Private) Limited Vs. Richardson Outdoor (PVT) Ltd and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Intervention, Writ, refusal to give an undertaking to refrain from making comparisons or references to the Intervenient Petitioner, absence of bona fide, sufficient interest, Intervenient Petitioner’s rights may be adversely affected, substantial | • Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-07-09 | CA/HCC/ 0221/2023 |
Kankanamlage Nihal Gunathilake Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Credibility | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-07-09 | CA / Writ/ 483/16 |
Shihan Hygenes Medonsha Gunasekara, Vs. Indika Lohuhetti,
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP),
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | writ of prohibition, interim reliefs, issuance of notices, mere suspicion, reasonable suspicion | Download | |
| 2026-07-09 | C.A./ Writ/ 0012/2026 |
Samarasinghe Gamarachchige Gunasiri Vs. Premasiri Samaranayake
Arachchigewaththa & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-07-08 | CA-WRT-1232/25 |
Malawi Kankanamge Jinadasa Vs. H.M.J.K Herath & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, permit, grant, premature application, succession | 104A of the Land Development (Amendment) Act, No. 11 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-07-08 | CA/CPA/50/26 |
Ruchitha Tharanga Kumarasinghe Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Possession and Trafficking of drugs - Delayed Application | Sections 54A (d), 54A(b), Column II of Part III, of the Third Schedule, and Chapter V of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Ordinance No.13 of 1984 - Sections 2(1)(a), 2(1)(c) and the Fourth Schedule of the Conventions Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act No. 1 of 2008 - Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-07-07 | CA/WRT/1082/2025 |
Finnland Distilleries Corporation (Private) Limited.
Vs,
M.P.N.A. Premarathna, Commissioner General of Excise and
others
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Hon.Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 32 of the Excise Ordinance, Excise Notifications, Excise duty, excise licenses, continuance of default. | The Excise Ordinance. | Download |
| 2026-07-07 | CPA/0061/2025 |
The Director General,
Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Vs. Joseph David Nimal Chandrapala
Disanayaka
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Repeated revisionary application – Exhaustion of Revisionary Remedy | Download | |
| 2026-07-07 | CA/WRT/0517/2025 |
D.M.S.C.K. Piyadasa
Vs.
P.S.K. de Silva, Chief Inspector of Police, Peliyagoda
Special Crimes Investigation Unit and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Writs of certiorari and mandamus, Cheating, prescription of criminal offences, section 456 CCP, Appeals to National Police Commission and the Ministry of Public Security, major facts are in dispute, trial judge is best suited to evaluate the evidence led, delay, issue is premature, absence of a prima facie case, application dismissed without costs | Writs of certiorari and mandamus, Cheating, prescription of criminal offences, section 456 CCP, Appeals to National Police Commission and the Ministry of Public Security, major facts are in dispute, trial judge is best suited to evaluate the evidence led, delay, issue is premature, absence of a prima facie case, application dismissed without costs | Download |
| 2026-07-07 | CA/WRT/0004/2026 |
Ranaweera Arachchi Thenannahalage Nihal Edmond
Ranaweera.
Petitioner
Vs.
Rangallage Sirimawathie Navarathna and others
Respondents
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Hon.Damith Thotawatte, J. | Debt Conciliation Board, Application for review, Factual conclusions, Scope of judicial review, Issuance of notice | Debt Conciliation Ordinance. | Download |
| 2026-07-06 | CA/WRT/1205/2025 |
Nammuni Arachchige Gunaseeli, Vs. Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka,
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus, Collateral Challenge, Laches, Wrongful Dismissal, Prescriptive Title, Statutory Proceedings, Parallel Proceedings, Discretionary Jurisdiction. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, Land Development Ordinance. | Download |
| 2026-07-03 | CA/PHC/APN 0037/26 |
Nalin Ruwanjeewa Fernando Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | Article 138 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2026-07-03 | CA/CPA/0048/2026 |
Yoshitha Kanishka Rajapaksa Vs. Hon. Attorney General, & Daisy Forrest
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Core Elements of Conspiracy – Drafting of a conspiracy charge | Sections 2, 167(1) 194(3), 375of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, - Section 113A of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-07-03 | CA/RII/0026/2025 |
Assistant Labour Commissioner Vs. Richard Peiris Exports Limited,
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | jurisdiction of Court of Appeal under Article 138 after SC decision W.T.S. Nilantha Fernando v. P.M.S. Nilanthi Perera, expression Appellate jurisdiction included powers in appeal and Revision, principle of Stare Decisis (the doctrine of judicial precedent), exercise of Appellate or Revisionary Jurisdiction in relation to an order of a Labour Tribunal | Revision and/or Restitutio in Integrum under Article No.138 of the Constitution, sections 31DDDDD and 33A of the Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act, No. 22 of 2022, | Download |
| 2026-07-03 | CA/WRT/0097/2023 |
Vallibel One PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. | Writs of Certiorari and Prohibition, applicability of Value Added Tax (VAT) on the supply of financial services to the Petitioner, statutory right of appeal, Tax Appeals Commission, Petitioner has made statutory appeal before the Tax Appeals Commission, alternative remedy, “When effective alternative remedy is available and has not been exhausted in its entirety, writ will not lie”, Preliminary Objection upheld, application dismissed with costs | Article 140 and 141 of the Constitution • Section 7 of the Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011 • Section 34 of the Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 • Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-07-02 | CA/WRT/0599/2025 |
Sooriya Arachchige Micheal Vs. K.K.N. Priyadarshani & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-07-02 | CA/BAL/0432/2025 |
Polgolla Dissanayakalage Sumanawathie Vs. Officer-in-Charge, & Hon. Attorney General.
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Bail-Previous conduct - Evading judicial process- Delay | Section 15B of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 as amended by Act No. 12 of 2022 | No File |
| 2026-07-01 | CA/ Writ/1202/25 |
Bimshani Jasin Arachchi Vs. Justice K.T. Chitrasiri & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, illegality, irrationality, or procedural impropriety, Human Rights Commission, Administrative Appeals Tribunal | section 3, 4 of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act, No. 4 of 2002, Article 61A of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-06-30 | CA/WRT/0002/2023 |
Deshapriya Peris Vs. B.K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Commissioner
General of Labour and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. | writs of certiorari and mandamus, Registrar to conduct the inquiry sought by the Petitioner would be ultra vires of his statutory powers and would constitute an unwarranted administrative overreach, mandatory duty does not exist in law, laches, estoppel, validity of online AGM, futility | Article 140 of the Constitution • Trade Unions Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-06-26 | CA/WRT/0142/2023 |
Kulappu Gamage Siriwardena, Vs Vindya D. Samarakkodi,
Divisional Secretary,
Hakmana Mulatiyana Road,
Mulatiyanna. and others
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Hon, Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | No writ lies after issue of finality is reached by the competent court or tribunal. Finality Principle | Download | |
| 2026-06-26 | CA-Writ-1224-25 |
Perumpura DevayalageKumararatne Vs. Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Saman Kumara Dissanayake
and 2 others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | The quit notice is bad in law, to issue a quit notice the competent authority must be of the opinion that the property is state land, suppression and misrepresentation of material facts | State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-06-26 | CA-Writ-253-26 |
G.W. Sumith Vs. Hon. Bimal Rathnayake
Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development
and 6 others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Petitioner’s entitlement to a house, failure to comply and complain, suppression of material facts | Establishments Code, Government Quarters (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2026-06-25 | CA/RII/0007/2026 |
Francis Hettige Victor Silva Vs. Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-06-25 | CA/BAL/0466/2025 |
Algawattage Lasitha Kalhari Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-06-25 | CA/BAL/0144/2025 |
Hikkaduwa Liyanage Kumudu Kusumitha VS
The Officer-in-Charge,
Police Narcotic Bureau,
Colombo 01. and other
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Bail- Possession and trafficking of Heroin and Methamphetamine - Exceptional circumstances - Quantity of Heroin and Methamphetamine | Section 54A 1(b), 54A 1(d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 as amended by Act No 13 of 1984 and Act No. 41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-06-25 | CA/BAL/0145/2025 |
Weerasuriya Mudiyanselage Chandrika Sriyamani
Dutubukanda, Hena North, Devinuwara Vs The Officer-in-Charge,
Police Narcotic Bureau,
Colombo 01. and other
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Bail- Possession and trafficking of Heroin and Methamphetamine - Exceptional circumstances - Quantity of Heroin and Methamphetamine | Section 54A 1(b), 54A 1(d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 as amended by Act No 13 of 1984 and Act No. 41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-06-25 | CA/BAL/0146/2025 |
Palli Mulle Kapugamagei Yasapala,
Wamparagahahena, Wewaihalagoda, Devinuwara Vs The Officer-in-Charge,
Police Narcotic Bureau,
Colombo 01. and other
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Bail- Possession and trafficking of Heroin and Methamphetamine - Exceptional circumstances - Quantity of Heroin and Methamphetamine | Section 54A 1(b), 54A 1(d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 as amended by Act No 13 of 1984 and Act No. 41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-06-25 | CA/BAL/0147/2025 |
Seetha Gunawardhana, Ulugedara
Wehelgoda, Devinuwara Vs The Officer-in-Charge,
Police Narcotic Bureau,
Colombo 01. and others
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Bail- Possession and trafficking of Heroin and Methamphetamine - Exceptional circumstances - Quantity of Heroin and Methamphetamine | Section 54A 1(b), 54A 1(d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 as amended by Act No 13 of 1984 and Act No. 41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-06-25 | CA/CPA/0049/2026 |
Kalupage Dewmini Vihara, VS Officer in Charge,
Police Station,
Walipanna and others
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Bail – Condition in bail order not excessive | Download | |
| 2026-06-24 | CA/WRT/0322/2026 |
ASSOCIATED MOTORWAYS (PRIVATE)
LIMITED Vs. Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic
Development AND OTHERS
View More |
Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Importation of Motor Vehicles, Letter of Credits, Error in the import documents, Interim Reliefs, Restrain decision of re exportation | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-06-24 | CA/BAL/0529/2023 |
Patabandi Maddumage Nayana Kumari Vs 1.The Officer-in-Charge
Police Narcotic Bureau And others
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Period in remand custody | Sections 54A (b), (c) and (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-06-24 | CA/BAL/0530/2023 |
Samaraweera Patabandige Sumithra Jayalath, Vs 1.The Officer-in-Charge
Police Narcotic Bureau
Colombo 01. and others
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Hon, R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Period in remand custody | Sections 54A (b), (c) and (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-06-24 | CA/BAL/0531/2023 |
Liyana Arachchige Shyanika Hansani Vs The Officer-in-Charge
Police Narcotic Bureau
Colombo 01. and others
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Period in remand custody | Sections 54A (b), (c) and (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-06-24 | CA/BAL/0532/2023 |
Ginthota Manawaduge Dayawathie
Kalukatiya Vs The Officer-in-Charge
Police Narcotic Bureau
Colombo 01. and Others
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Period in remand custody | Sections 54A (b), (c) and (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-06-24 | CA/BAL/0533/2023 |
Marakkala Manage Dayani Vs The Officer-in-Charge
Police Narcotic Bureau
Colombo 01. and others
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Period in remand custody | Sections 54A (b), (c) and (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-06-24 | CA/BAL/0534/2023 |
Garagoda Arachchige Dhanushika Priyadharshani. Vs The Officer-in-Charge
Police Narcotic Bureau
Colombo 01. and others
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Period in remand custody | Sections 54A (b), (c) and (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-06-24 | CA/BAL/0535/2025 |
Soares Sambu Idoko, Vs The Officer-in-Charge,
Police Narcotic Bureau,
Colombo 01. and other
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Bail- Possession and trafficking of Cocaine - Exceptional circumstances – Delay - Quantity of Cocaine – Foreign National | Section 54A 1(b), 54A 1(d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 as amended by Act No 13 of 1984 and Act No. 41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-06-23 | CA/HCC/ 0259/2024 |
Hettiarachchige Gamini Premalal Perera alias Ruwan Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J | Credibility. • Dock Statement | The Penal Code. | Download |
| 2026-06-22 | CA/BAL/0490/2025 |
Abeysinghe Arachchige Sriya Ranjani Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-06-22 | CA/WRT/0647/2025 |
Express Environmental Services (Private) Limited Vs. Lakmendra Thennakoon and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Writs of Certiorari, Mandamus and Prohibition, alleged illegal awarding of the tender, futility, discretionary writ jurisdiction, preliminary objection, “mere effluxion of time will not render this application futile”, preliminary objection overruled | Article 140 and 141 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-06-19 | CA/WRT/0540/2021 |
Kumarapeli Arachchige Chithra Anandaseeli and 2 others v.
Colombo Municipal Council and 4 others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | unauthorized construction– urban development area– development activity– planning- delegation of authority- demolition | Urban Development Authority Law, No. 41 of 1978 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-06-19 | CA/WRT/156/2026 |
Herath Mudhiyanselage Soma Herath. Vs. P.S.K Rathnayake (Hon. Chairperson), Debt Conciliation
Board, Kurunegala and others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Debt Conciliation Board, Preliminary objection, Scope of judicial review, Reassessment of evidence, Writ jurisdiction | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2026-06-19 | CA-Writ-279-24 |
G.W. Kodithuwakku Vs. Hon. Prasanna Ranathunga,
Minister of Urban Development and Housing
and 10 others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Was the land acquired for public purpose, Cancellation of the development project, Respondents’ failure to take possession of the land following the publication of notice, suppression and misrepresentation of material facts, invoking jurisdiction without clean hands | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2026-06-18 | CA/WRT/0261/2026 |
Mahawatta Mudiyanselage Sanjaya Convenor, Vs. Dr. W.A.R.T. Wickramaarachchi & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-06-18 | CA/INJ/0006/2026 |
Hambantota International Port Group (Private) Limited Vs. The Hambantota Municipal Council
Administrative Complex, & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe J. | Download | ||
| 2026-06-18 | CA / Writ/ 527/2024 |
K. Ruwan Premaweera Vs. Sri Lanka Foundation and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner was a Volunteer Force officer who remained mobilised at the time of applying and securing an appointment as the Director Administration of the 1st Respondent corporation which is established by a special Act of Parliament. Though the Petitioner obtained a leave at retirement, he drew a salary from both establishments. After inquiry, the Petitioner’s employment at the 1st Respondent corporation was terminated; Petitioner challenged the same. Held – Petitioner is guilty of misconduct; Application dismissed, without cost. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-16 | CA/BAL/0539/2025 |
Suwanda Hennadige Dil Theshan Walahena Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-06-15 | CA/WRT/0702/2025 |
Haputhanthrige Arunaloka Haputhanthri Vs. Dr. Aruna Jayasekara Director, National Cancer
Institute and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. | writs of certiorari to award the tender, arbitrary award, application devoid of merit, futile, Government Contracts, awarding of tenders, absence of a prima facie case, application dismissed | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-06-12 | CA /WRT/0173/2026 |
Ms. Thayananthan Sumitha & Ms. Kandiah Parameswary Vs. S. Sutheesnar & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | State land, Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition. | Download | |
| 2026-06-12 | CA/ WRT/0889/2025 |
Adrian Bernard Pereira and another Vs. Director General of Customs and another
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. | writs of certiorari, mandamus and prohibition, amended caption, correcting the description of the parties, “does such amount to substitution?”, no basis or necessity for reissuing notice, no prejudice has been caused to the Respondents, amended caption stands | Article 140 of the Constitution • Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 • Customs Ordinance No. 17 of 1869 • The Food Act No. 26 of 1980 | Download |
| 2026-06-11 | CA/ WRT/0361/2022 |
Mahinda Sagara Wilegoda Liyanage, Vs Hon. Ananda Wijepala,
Minister of Public Security, and others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-06-10 | CA/WRT/0250/2026 |
Nilusha Samanmali Amarasuriya Vs. Seevali Arukgoda & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-06-09 | CA/BAL/0296/2024 |
Hewa Dalugodage Kanthi Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-06-09 | CA/PHC/ 0054/2023 |
Gallawa Dewayalage Wijayantha Senarathne,
Jankure, Delwita Vs. Officer in Charge,
Police Station,
Rideegama
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Forest Ordinance – Confiscation of vehicle used to commit offence – Insufficient measures taken by vehicle owner | Section 24(1) read with Sections 25(2) and 40 of the Forest Ordinance No.16 of 1907 (as Amended). | Download |
| 2026-06-08 | CA/CPA/0030/2026 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. W.R.W.A.K. Dhananjaya
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | exceptional circumstances, sentence, proportionality, discretion | Section 13 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-06-05 | CA/WRT/1175/2025 |
Henuka Fresh Fruits Pvt Limited Vs. 1.Seevali Arukgoda & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-06-05 | CA/WRT/0101/2026 |
Hewagamage Dona Sunethra Malkanthi, Vs. Wagure Gamamralalage Premasiri & Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | burden of the Debt Conciliation Board | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. 21 A (3) (2) of the Debt Conciliation (Amendment) Act No. 29 of 1999, | Download |
| 2026-06-05 | CA/ WRT/1074/2025 |
Kandaiah Priyadharashani Vs. Ranjan Marasinghe, The Director General,
Department of Wildlife Conservation and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. | Writ of Certiorari, Quo Warranto and Mandamus, elephant drive, “sufficient interest”, “mere busybody”, vagueness and over breadth of the reliefs, present FR Application, locus standi, application dismissed, absence of a prima facie case | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-06-04 | CA/BAL/0370/2025 |
Hewa Sundara Pedige Rashmi Priyanwada Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-06-04 | CA/BAL/0503/2025 |
Regina Jayanthi Kalansuriya Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Bail Application | Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Period in remand custody | Download |
| 2026-06-04 | CA/WRT/0918/2025 |
Mahanambuwalage Thimira Sulochana Dayananda Vs. Chairman of the Administrative Appeal Tribunal and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner, who was attached to the Department of Prisons as a Sergeant, was indicted and later found guilty before a Panel of Inquiry on charges of having connections with certain underworld figures and was involved in illegal activities with them; appeal before the Public Service Commission and Administrative Appeal Tribunal were dismissed; Petitioner challenges the same in this Application. Held – Application dismissed on the basis that the Petitioner had no grounds upon which he could challenge the said decisions as the evidence placed before the Panel of Inquiry show that the Petitioner had a lot of underworld connections; being a prison officer, the Petitioner has compromised his position, thereby, placed other inmates and his colleagues in jeopardy. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-03 | CA/RII/0020/2022 |
Babanige Appuhamy, Babanige Maithripala & Babanige Heenmenike Vs. Babanige Punchmenike, & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-06-03 | CA/WRT/ 0157/2026 |
Santhana Devage Prajith Senaka Deepal Silva Vs. Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha, & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-06-03 | CA/CPA/0044/2025 |
The Director General
Commission to Investigate Allegations of
Bribery or Corruption Vs. Jayathungage Nalinda Rohana
Jayathunga
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | shock the conscience of the Court, trial proceeded in camera | Article 138(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-06-03 | CA/PHC/APN 0061/23 |
Ali Asger Shabbir Gulamhusein Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J | Exceptional Circumstances. | High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990. | Download |
| 2026-06-01 | CA/WRT/0250/2024, CA/WRT/0251/2024 |
Hewawasam Gamage Vs. Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha, Minister of Land and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner challenges the acquiring process and compensation awarded for the acquisition of land for public purpose under the Land Acquisition Act. Held – formal notice issued. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-06-01 | CA/ WRT/0852/2025 |
Dr. Rajadurai Piratheepkumar Vs.
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. | Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition to conduct a fresh inquiry, Formal Disciplinary Inquiry, futile, alternative remedies, University Service Appeal Board (USAB), legality, fair hearing, breach of rules of natural justice, petition dismissed | Article 140 of the Constitution • Universities Act • Establishment Code | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/BAL/0424/2025 |
Kalupahanage Pasidu Dilshan Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon, P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/BAL/0425/2025 |
H.L.Ravidu Madusanka Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/BAL/0426/2025 |
Wanimuni Dewage Krishan Sanjeewa Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/BAL/0427/2025 |
Chanuka Chathumal Malinda Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/BAL/0428/2025 |
Wawala Patabadige Oshan Niroshamal Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/BAL/0429/2025 |
Umagiliyage Nalaka Nuwan Chathumal Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/TAX/0088/2023 |
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue, & Lanka Marine Services (Pvt) Ltd,
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Hon, M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Download | ||
| 2026-05-27 | CA/WRT/0517/2023 |
B. Rasika Priyangani v. The Land Reform Commission and 13 others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa J. | Land Reform Commission-promotion - Assistant Director-scheme of recruitment - Industrial Court – arbitration - award-violation of fundamental rights - Article 12(1) - Article 14(1)(g)-substantive legitimate expectation | Constitution 1978 (as amended) Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/BAL/0362/2025 |
Waduge Supuni Nirmani Fernando Vs. The Officer-in-Charge Police Narcotic Bureau
Colombo 01, The Hon. Attorney General, Warsha Hennadige Gavindu Krishantha Zoysa
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Bail- Possession and trafficking of Methamphetamine - Exceptional circumstances -Delay-Quantity of Methamphetamine | Section 54A 1(b), 54A 1(d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 as amended by Act No 13 of 1984 and Act No. 41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-05-27 | CA/WRT/0258/2026 |
Boosse Deva Sadun Kumara and another.
Petitioners
Vs.
Bandara Wijekoon, Head Quarters Inspector, Police Station,
Ambalangoda and others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Due diligence, Absence of statutory illegality, Disputed facts, Pending criminal proceedings, Writ jurisdiction. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) The Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-05-26 | CA/CPA/0024/2026 |
Wanisundara Gedara Mahinda
Priyankara Wanisundara Vs. Hitiwalawwe Jayantha Dissanayake, The Hon. Attorney General & Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Thoradeniya Gerada Anula
Kumarihami
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Revisionary Jurisdiction - Exceptional Circumstances | Article 138 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka - Sections 403, 454 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka - Section 333(3) Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 - Section 20(2) of the Bail Act No.30 of 1997 | Download |
| 2026-05-25 | CA/BAL/0350/2025 |
Hapuarachchige Rukshan Nilanka Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-05-21 | CA/WRT/1048/2025 |
Attapattu Mudiyanselage Gunaratna
Bandara Vs. Land Commissioner General & Others
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | requisites to pursue Public Interest Litigation | Download | |
| 2026-05-20 | CA/PHC/0053/2023 |
Mahamudali Arachchilage Sujana
Krunarathne, Vs 01. Office in Charge,
Police Station,
Weerambugedara. And others
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Forest Ordinance – Confiscation of vehicle used to commit offence - Verbal instruction by vehicle owner is insufficient | Sections 24(1), 25(2) and 40 of the Forest Ordinance No.16 of 1907 (as Amended). | Download |
| 2026-05-19 | CA/PHC/0107/2017 |
Ahamedlebbe Azeeza.
Appellant
Vs.
S.M.M. Faleel and Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Mortgage Bond, Parate execution, Section 66 of the PCP Act, Section 16 of the Recovery of Loans by Banks Act, Re-evaluation of fact. | The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979, The Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act, No. 4 of 1990 | Download |
| 2026-05-18 | CA/BAL/0411/2025 |
Avindu Shavinda Sathsara Karunaratne Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-05-18 | CA/BAL/0414/2025 |
Rev. Rangiri Ulpathe Premarathana Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-05-18 | CA/PHC/0230/2001 |
Rev. Father Araliya Jayasundera, Principal. Vs. Thilak Kumara Ududgama.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Relisting application, Application under Section 66 of PCP Act, Invalid order, Failure to respond to notices, Substitution, Procedural irregularities. | The Primary Courts’ Procedure Act, No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-05-15 | CA/BAL/0064/2025 |
mbagahawaththage Saman Sanjeewa alias
Ambagahage Saman Sanjeewa Fernando Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-05-15 | CA/BAL/0438/2025 |
Uluddeen Samsun Neesha Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-05-15 | CA/BAL/0532/2025 |
Omalpagei Sopina Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-05-15 | CA/BAL/0185/2025 |
Withanage Siriyawathi Vs. Officer-in-Charge & Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Bail- Exceptional circumstances-Previous conduct-Violating bail conditions- Evading judicial process- Delay | Section 15B of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 as amended by Act No. 12 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/CPA /0031/2026 |
Deepal Lasantha Mahathanthrige and Others Vs. Commission to Investigate Allegations of
Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Bribery – Principle against double jeopardy – Distinct offence | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Sections 403, 386 and 389 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka. - Section 20 of the Bribery Act No. 11 of 1954 (As Amended). - Section 314(1) and 314(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/BAL/379/2025 |
Eliyadurage Wasana Samantha Eliyadurage Wasana Samantha Fernando Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumsta | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/CPA/0037/2024 |
Lidegedara Nandasiri alias Bandu VS The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Murder – Absence from Court – Lack of bona fide intentions relating to the absence | Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Section 296 of the Penal Code of Sri Lanka - Sections 241(3) and 283 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-05-14 | CA/REV/0001/2026 |
Office-In-Charge,
Crime Division,
Western Province North,
Peliyagoda. Vs. L.B. Mary Allis & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | BAIL, REVISION, conduct of the accused | Section 7 of the Bail Act No. 30 of 1997 | Download |
| 2026-05-13 | CA/LTA/0018/2025 |
ORGANO PROTEINS (PVT) LTD., Vs. MV “YM FOUNTAIN”
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Admiralty case-Shipping Law, Counter Security | Download | |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/BAL/0422/2025 |
Sundarage Sumudu Tharanga Fernando Vs. The Attorney General
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-05-12 | CA/BAL/0371/2025 |
Reeta Jeyanthi Fernando Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Bail- Exceptional circumstances-Previous convictions-Delay- Quantity of Methamphetamine | Section 54A 1(b), 54A 1(d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 as amended by Act No 13 of 1984 and Act No. 41 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-05-08 | CA/WRT/0650/2024 |
Ran Patabendige Anura Lal Weerawansa v. Harini Amarasuriya,
Minister of Justice, Public Administration, Provincial Councils,
Local Government and Labour, and 08 others
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Hon. Mahen Gopallawa, J. | Death Sentence–Prison Study-Commutation of Sentence- Commutation Committees-Minister of Justice-Pardon-Presidential Prerogative | Constitution | Download |
| 2026-05-08 | CA/WRT/0001/2025 |
Binara Yohan Arumathnthirige
and another Vs. G.D.S. Wijayantha,
and 19 others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Lease agreement, locus standi, alternative remedy, suppression and misrepresentation of facts, breach of uberrima fides | Assisted Schools and Training Colleges (Supplementary Provisions) Act | Download |
| 2026-05-08 | CA/ WRT/0046/2025 |
Kodithuwakku Arachchige Rani and others Vs Akuratiya Gamage Mallika and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Locus standi, intervention petition, mala fide, title/boundary dispute, prescriptive title, necessary parties, intervention is allowed, Writs of Certiorari and/or Mandamus | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-05-07 | CA/CPA/0027/2026 |
Edirisinghe Arachchige Jayantha Edirisinghe Vs. Commission to Investigate Allegations of
Bribery or Corruption .
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Bribery – Defects in dismissing an indictment – Can it be challenged in the High Court to which such an indictment has been forwarded to. | Sections 18, 160 (1) and (2) oof the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023 - Article 138 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Section 70 of the Bribery Act. No. 11 of 1954 amended by Act No, 20 of 1994 read with Act No. 22 of 2018. | Download |
| 2026-05-07 | CA/TAX/0030/2021 |
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Rank Entertainment Holdings (Pvt) Ltd
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais, J. | Abatement of proceedings, Applicability of section 402 of Civil Procedure Code to Court of Appeal | Section 11A of the Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011, Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules of 1990, Section 402 of Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2026-05-07 | CA/RII/0070/2025 |
Thangavel Rajaram, of No.69, College
Street, Kotahena. Vs. Dankotuwage Rohitha Pushpakumara, of
No.31, Pickering Road, Colombo 13.
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra, J. | Fraud Vitiates Everything-Crimen omnia ex se nata vitiat | Article 138 of the Constitution, Section 25 (b) of the Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2026-05-05 | CA/ CPA/0052/2025 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Subramaniam Edward Jayaraj
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | revision, computer-generated evidence, admissible evidence | Evidence (Special Provisions) Act No 14 of 1995 | Download |
| 2026-05-04 | CA/PHC/0156/2023 |
Priyanthi Perera & Uswaththa Liyana Ralalage
Lucien Gamini Perera Vs. Janashakthi (Pvt) Ltd.
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | exceptional circumstances, shock the conscience of the court, affidavit, conditional order | Section 415 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/1011/2025 |
Ruhunu Putha Apparels Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Land Reform Commission,
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | intervention in writs, judicial review application. discretion of the court. Necessary parties | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka, The Article 134(3) of the Constitution of 1978 | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/CPA/0020/2026 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Vs. Tyutkalo Vitaly & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/0167/2026 |
Tharanga Sanjeewani Liyanage Vs. SI Gamini U Gamage & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-04-30 | CA/CPA/0099/2025 |
Hon. Attorney General, Attorney General\\\'s
Department, Vs. Athgulu Gahagamage Priyankara Indunil
Perera & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/0891/2025 |
Welipitiye Mudiyanselage Seetha Kumarihamy
and 3 Others
Vs.
Mr. Nuwan C Hemakumara,
and 7 Others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Process of land acquisition, Delay and laches, approbation and reprobation | Land Acquisition Act No 9 of 1950, Forest Ordinance, Land Reform Law, No. 1 of 1972 | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/1043/2025 |
Wickramage Lilani Wasantha Perera,
Vs.
Kolonnawa Wijaya Co-operative Society Limited,
and 4 others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Fair hearing, Failure to consider the evidence, Challenge in the impugned amount in the award | Cooperative Societies Statute No. 3 of 1998, Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Statute No. 4 of 2011 | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/0186/2026 |
Abel Tesfay Kebedde Vs. Director General of Customs Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus, Order on issuance of notice, Prima facie grounds, Prayer for interim relief. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2026-04-30 | CA/WRT/0730/2025 |
Galbokka Hewage Chamith Lasantha and Another
Petitioners
Vs.
Director General of the Coastal Conservation and Coastal
Development Department and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioners challenge the notices issued under Section 31(2) of the Coast Conservation Act, No. 57 of 1981, and the rejection of the appeal made to the secretary of the line ministry in terms of Section 31(3). Held - the Petitioners are not entitled to any relief as they have effected unauthorised construction on the reserved area and restricted area without any permit. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-04-28 | CA/WRT/0626/2024 |
Srinayaka Pathiranalage Chaminda Ravi
Jayanath Vs. Department of Prisons
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Argument of Law. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Prisons Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-04-27 | CA/CPA/0019/2026 |
The Officer-in-Charge Vs. Isma Lebbe Junaid
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | revision, jurisdiction | High Courts of the (Special Provisions) Act No.19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/RII/0055/2025 |
46. Vithanage Nihal Perera vs
Vithanage Kusumawathie Perera and others
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Hon.R. Gurusinghe, J. | Preliminary objection to the jurisdiction. The Court of Appeal has no jurisdiction to set aside judgments or orders of the Provincial High Court in the exercise of its Appellate Jurisdiction | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/PHC/APN 0072/25 |
Hewa Rajage Wasantha Wimalaweera Vs The Directo General
Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | Exceptional Circumstances. | The Bribery Act. | Download |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/TRF/0001/2025 |
Joseph Mariyanayagam Lourdes Poorani Vs. Benedict Paul Bright
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. | Application for transfer, Fair and impartial trial, Divorce case, language barrier, Travelling cost | Section 46 of the Judicature Act | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/CPA/0017/2026 |
Mohamed Althaf Hassim Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | absconding, trial in absentia, defended trial | section 241 (2), (3), and (4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/WRT/0080/2026 |
Dikwella Widanage Pramathilaka and others Vs Divisional Secretary
Divisional Secretariat
Tangalle and others
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Hon B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | mandamus, certiorari, | sections 18 and 19 of the Excise Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-03-31 | CA/BAL/0365/2025 |
Muthunayaka Gedera Mahinda Kumara alias Ravul Kumara Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.P. Kumararatnam, J. | • Exceptional Circumstances | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-03-30 | CA/CPA/0003/2026 |
The Director General,
Commission to Investigate Allegations of
Bribery or Corruption VSBamunuarachchi
Pathirennehelage Sarana
Guptha Gunawardhane
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | revision, delay. | Section 68(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act No 9 of 2023 | Download |
| 2026-03-30 | CA/BAL/0331/2025 |
Mohamad Gani Ahamed Zayan Vs The Officer-in-Charge
Police narcotics Bureau and other
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Hon. P. Kumararatnam, J. | • Exceptional Circumstances. | The Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No.41 of 2022. | Download |
| 2026-03-30 | CA/WRT/1029/2025 ,CA/WRT/1033/2025 |
Polonnaruwa Solar Power (Pvt) Ltd. Vs Ceylon Electricity Board & Others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J.(CA) | Download | ||
| 2026-03-27 | CA/BAL/0444/2025 |
H.A.Nadeeka Kumari, Vs The Officer in Charge,
Police Station
Kesbewa.
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Exceptional circumstances-Previous conduct of the suspect- Period in the remand custody | Section 54A and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0088/2022 |
Mohammed Aboobaidha Mohammed Dilshad Vs Keerthi Gamage,
and 8 others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Request for a long-term state lease, Misrepresentation and suppression of material facts, Fair hearing | Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2026-03-27 | CA/WRT/0909/2025 |
Madurawalage Don Viloshine Renuka and Others Vs. National Savings Bank and Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Final promotion list, Internal regulation, Absence of statutory or public duty, Employment-related grievance. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2026-03-24 | CA/WRT/0522/2025 |
Haththara Gedara Nishad Dananjaya Sandakelum Vs. H.G. Upali Seneviratne Bandara and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The original grantee had made a nomination to succeed; however, the nominee died within a short period after the death of the original grantee. No evidence that he had succeeded after the death of the original grantee. The spouse of the original grantee had refused to succeed to her rights as life interest holder. The nominee’s son, after the death of the spouse of the original grantee, sort to succeed on his father’s rights on the basis that he should have succeeded. Held – since the nominee did not succeed, only the next in line of succession can succeed in terms of Section 72, read with the Third Schedule of the Land Development Ordinance. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-23 | CA/WRT/0278/2023 |
M.S.M. Asaf and others Vs. Officer in Charge, Colombo Crimes Division and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | uberimmae fides, no prima facie case warranting formal notices, no arguable questions, delay, laches, dispute of major facts, unlawful obstruction or nuisance | Articles 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Sections 42A, Section 170 (4), 171(1) of the Municipal Councils Ordinance No. 29 of 1947 Section 98 of the Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2026-03-19 | CA/WRT/1062/2025 |
Munasinghe Appuhamilage Kanthi Saumyalatha Vs National Transport Commission and Others.
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Passenger service permit, Route allocation, Absence of final decision, Ongoing administrative process, Regulatory Scheme – compliance. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. | Download |
| 2026-03-17 | CA/PHC/0235/2018 |
Respondent-Appellant-Appellant: Leslie Sumith Ananda
Vs.
Applicant-Respondent-Respondent: S.M.K.S. Bandara & Respondent: Hon. Attorney General
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Damith Thotawatte, J. & K.M.S. Dissanayake, J. | Public nuisance, appellate jurisdiction, jurisdictional objection, conditional order | Articles 138, 154P(3)(b), 154P(6), 128(2) of the Constitution; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 (Section 98(1)); High Court Special Provisions Act, No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2026-03-13 | CA/WRT/0344/2024 |
Jayantha Prabhath Gamalathge Vs. Thangavelu Devaraj and 10 others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Electoral roll of the Church, Public bodies, statutory duty, Church of Divine Love is internal and ecclesiastical in nature, outside supervisory jurisdiction, clean hands doctrine | Church of Ceylon (Incorporation) Act No. 43 of 1998 Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-12 | CA/WRT/0722/2025 |
Rupasena Koswatta
Petitioner
Vs.
Director General of Coastal Conservation and Coastal Resource Management and Others
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Hon.Dr.D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner challenges a technical report called for by the Ombudsman on a complaint made by the Petitioner, objecting to the building of a tourist hotel in Mirissa. The technical report was called from the relevant government agencies who are responsible for giving clearance. By the said report, certain recommendations were made, permitting the building of the hotel subject to certain conditions. In those circumstances, the Petitioner’s Application was refused; the Respondents, being responsible officers who are entrusted to take decisions, have taken the decisions after considering the relevant factors and the reliefs sought by the Petitioner is vague and frolic. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-12 | CA/WRT/0280/2023 |
A & A Merchandise (Pvt) Ltd Vs. P B S C Nonis, The Director General of Customs
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Amended Petition, Inquiry, Petition filed without an accompanying Affidavit, baseless and legally untenable objections, | Rule 51 of the Supreme Court Rules 1978 published in Gazette Extraordinary No. 9/10 | Download |
| 2026-03-11 | CA/TRF/0021/2025 |
P.W.W.D.P. Rajapaksha Vs. I.K.I.I. Rajapaksha
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Transfer Application, Maintenance cases, flimsy and based on mere conjecture, allegation of bias, reasonable suspicion, fair and impartial trial cannot be held, grounds for transfer | Section 46(1) of the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 | Download |
| 2026-03-11 | CA/TRF/0023/2025 |
P.W.W.D.P. Rajapaksha Vs. A.R.L.R. Senavirathna
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Transfer Application, Maintenance cases, flimsy and based on mere conjecture, allegation of bias, reasonable suspicion, fair and impartial trial cannot be held, grounds for transfer | Section 46(1) of the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 | Download |
| 2026-03-11 | CA/TRF/0022/2025 |
P.W.W.D.P. Rajapaksha Vs. O.G.K. Rajapaksha
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Transfer Application, Maintenance cases, flimsy and based on mere conjecture, allegation of bias, reasonable suspicion, fair and impartial trial cannot be held, grounds for transfer | Section 46(1) of the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978 | Download |
| 2026-03-10 | CA/WRT/0125/2025 connected to CA/WRT/0881/2025 |
S.K. Gamage and others Vs Respondent: Priyantha Weerasooriya, Inspector General of Police (Acting)
and others
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Hon. .Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | audi alteram partem, suffered no prejudice, release of results following a competitive exam | Rule 79 of the Gazette bearing No. 2310/29 dated 2022.12.14 | Download |
| 2026-03-10 | CA/WRT/0125/2025 connected to CA/WRT/0881/2025 |
S.K. Gamage and others VS Priyantha Weerasooriya, Inspector General of Police (Acting)
and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | audi alteram partem, suffered no prejudice, release of results following a competitive exam | Rule 79 of the Gazette bearing No. 2310/29 dated 2022.12.14 | Download |
| 2026-03-09 | CA/BAL/0032/2025 |
Amila Menaka Paranavithana (Petitioner)
Vs.
1. The Officer-in-Charge, Police Narcotics Bureau & 2. The Hon. Attorney General (Respondents)
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P. Kumararatnam, J. & R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Bail, exceptional circumstances, narcotics (Methamphetamine/Heroin), delay in remand | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (amended by Act No. 13 of 1984 and Act No. 41 of 2022) , Article 13(5) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-03-09 | CA/WRT/0951/2025 |
Iresha Akhila Mendis Vs Vice Admiral BAKSP Banagoda and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus, Seniority of promotions, redress of grievances | Section 9(1) of the Navy Act Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Article 35 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-03-09 | CA/WRT/0637/2024 |
Prabath J Malavige Vs. Hon. H.M. Vijitha Herath,
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. | Necessary party, Meddlesome busy body or interloper, audi alteram partem, sufficient interest, open the floodgates | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act No. 51 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-03-06 | CA/RII/0008/2023 |
Wijepala Abayasinghe Mudiyanselage Sudesh Ruwan (Defendant-Petitioner)
Vs.
1. Mannikkuge Mallika Silva & 2. Kalinga Dayawansha Silva (Plaintiff-Respondents)
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R. Gurusinghe J. & Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Restitutio in integrum, interim injunction, jurisdiction, appellate scrutiny, right of way | Article 138 of the Constitution , Civil Procedure Code (Section 59(2)) , High Court Special Provisions Act No. 19 of 1990 , Act No. 54 of 2006 , Act No. 10 of 1996 | Download |
| 2026-03-05 | CA/TAX/0012/2024 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue (Appellant)
Vs.
People\\\\\\\'s Bank (Respondent)
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Justice M. Chamath B.S. Morais & Justice Annalingam Premashanker | Case stated, Tax Appeals Commission, questions of law, Value Added Tax | Tax Appeals Commission Act No. 23 of 2011 (amended by Act No. 20 of 2013) , Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 , Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 | Download |
| 2026-03-04 | CA/WRT/0735/2025 |
Narendra Gampathige Hiruni Chamindya Ayeshi Gunasekara Vs K.S.B. Rajanayake, Chairman, Patha-hewaheta, Pradeshiya Sabha
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Hon. Rohantha Abeysuriya PC, J. (P/CA) | Local Authorities Elections Legitimate Expectation Rectification of Administrative Error | Local Authorities Elections Ordinance No 53 of 1946 | Download |
| 2026-03-04 | CA/WRT/0095/2025 |
R.M.S.D.K. Rathnayake Vs G.A.M.R. Amarakoon and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Inquiry, concurrent jurisdiction of the provincial High Court | Article 154 (4) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Section 12 of the High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2026-02-27 | CA/BAL/0223/2025 |
1st Accused-Petitioner: Chaminda Sembapperuma Arachchi
Vs.
Respondents: 1. Officer in Charge, Police Narcotic Burau & 2. Hon Attorney General
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P. Kumararatnam, J. & Pradeep Hettiarachchi, J. | Bail, exceptional circumstances, Heroin possession, oppressive delay, non-availability of witness | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (Section 83(2), 54A(a) and (d) amended by Act No. 41 of 2022) | Download |
| 2026-02-27 | CA/WRT/0536/2024 |
Petitioner: Sellappan Paramanathan
Vs.
Respondents: 1. W.A.L Wickramaarachchi & 5 Others
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Mayadunne Corea, J & Mahen Gopallawa, J | Writ of Certiorari, Mandamus, Prohibition, quit notice, state lands, ownership dispute, necessary parties | Article 140 of the Constitution; State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979 (Section 12); Land Reform Law, No. 1 of 1972 | Download |
| 2026-02-26 | CA/WRT/0690/2023 |
R T I Homes (Private) Limited Vs Reliance Residencies Management Corporation and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. (CA) | Owner cum developer, admissibility of affidavit, Condominium Management Authority cannot usurp the power of the District Court, legislative intent to limit statutory power | Condominium Management Authority Act No. 10 of 1973, Article 24 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-02-20 | CA/BAL/0208/2025 |
Accused-Petitioner: Bulathsinghalage Rajitha Nilantha Coorey
Vs.
Respondents: 1. The Officer in Charge, Police Narcotic Burau & 2. The Hon Attorney General
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P. Kumararatnam, J. & Pradeep Hettiarachchi, J. | Bail, exceptional circumstances, Heroin trafficking, medical condition (stroke, tuberculosis), commercial quantity | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (Section 83(2) amended by Act No. 41 of 2022) | Download |
| 2026-02-19 | CA/BAL/0328/2025 |
Accused-Petitioner: Sadurdeen Mohomada Faris Sajiudeen
Vs.
Respondent: The Attorney General
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P. Kumararatnam, J. & R. P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Bail, exceptional circumstances, Cocaine trafficking, medical condition (Erythrodermic Psoriasis), delay | Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Section 83(2), 54A(d), 54A(b) amended by Act No. 41 of 2022 and Act No. 13 of 1984) | Download |
| 2026-02-13 | CA/WRT/0582/2025 |
Petitioners: 1. Lankeshara Lal Nishantha, 2. Lankeshara Harsha Rashmika And Another
Vs.
Respondents: 1. A. M. A. C. Ruwankantha And 04 Others
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Hon. Justice N. R. Abeysuriya PC (P/CA) & Hon. Justice K. P. Fernando | Writ of Certiorari, freezing orders, money laundering, narcotics, prematurity, disputed facts | Article 140 of the Constitution; Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 05 of 2006 (Sections 3(4), 4, 7, 8); Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act | Download |
| 2026-02-13 | CA/CPA/0081/2025 |
Petitioners: Don Rohana Ranjith Mahavithana & 6 Others
Vs.
Respondents: C. Wickramasinghe & 12 Others (And 8th & 9th Petitioner Respondents)
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Damith Thotawatte, J. & K.M.S. Dissanayake, J. | Revision, interim relief, Co-operative Society, Board of Directors election, exceptional circumstances | Article 138 of the Constitution; Southern Provincial Co-operative Societies Statute No. 06 of 2019 (Sections 68(1)(a), 68(5)); Provincial Councils Act No. 12 of 1989 | Download |
| 2026-02-12 | CPA/109/2025 [REV] |
Accused-Appellant: Christoper Francis Peries
Vs.
Complainant-Respondent: The Hon. Attorney General
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B. Sasi Mahendran, J. & Amal Ranaraja, J. | Revision, conspiracy to commit cheating, acquittal application, calling for defence | Article 138(1) of the Constitution; Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 (Section 200(1)); Penal Code (Sections 113(b), 102, 403) | Download |
| 2026-02-03 | CA/WRT/1206/2025 & CA/WRT/0030/2026 |
Petitioners: 1. The All Ceylon Buddhist Congress, 2. C.N. Wakishta (in 30/26); Ven. Thrikunamalaye Kalyanavanshathissa Thero and Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero (in 1206/25)
Vs.
Respondents: 1. Mohamed Sheriff Mohamed Samsudeen & 16 Others
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Hon. Justice N. R. Abeysuriya PC (P/CA) & Hon. Justice K. P. Fernando | Writ of Certiorari, Coast Conservation, development activity, public trust doctrine, B Report | Article 140 of the Constitution; Coast Conservation Act No. 57 of 1981; Penal Code (Sections 140, 146, 410, 323); Constitution Articles 27(1), 27(14), 28(f) | Download |
| 2026-01-19 | CA/WRT/0803/2025 |
Petitioners: M.M.K. Rafeek And Another
Vs.
Respondents: 1. P.B.S.C. Nonis And 02 Others
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Hon. Justice N. R. Abeysuriya PC (P/CA) & Hon. Justice K. P. Fernando | Writ of Certiorari, Prohibition, Mandamus, Customs Ordinance, gold smuggling, prematurity | Article 140 of the Constitution; Customs Ordinance (Sections 12, 44, 107A(2), 130, 127); Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2023-02-13 | CA/WRT/0021/2022 |
Annalingam Annarasa Vs. S. J. Kahawatta Director General
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Operating without a license, Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing, prayer of the Petition was too wide and vague, ill-fated prayer of a review application | Fisheries (Regulation of Foreign Fishing) Act No. 15 of 1979 (Amendment) Act No. 1 of 2018, Department of Coast Guard Act No. 41 of 2009, Flora Protection Ordinance No. 2 of 1937 as amended, U.P. Official Language Act | Download |
| 2023-02-08 | CA/WRT/0013/2023 |
Udage Prasanna Udayakumara Vs. Ceylon Petroleum Corporation
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Hon. Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. | Was the charge sheet issued without considering proper evidence, interdiction of an employee upon an arrest, disputed facts, no evidence rule | Download | |
| 2020-12-17 | CA/HCC/0237/2015 |
Muthunagonnage Mervin
Nishantha Fernando V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-18 | CA/0196/1999(F) |
Bowattegedara Don Francis Lional
Wijerathna Vs. Hyacinth Wijerathna and others
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Hon. N. Bandula Karunarathna J. | Download | ||
| 2020-11-17 | CA/0014/2015 |
Edirippulige Chaminda Pushpa Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/BAL/0020/2020 |
Kamburawala Kankanamlage Dhammika Sudarshanie Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Meegoda and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Download | ||
| 2020-11-16 | CA/PHC/APN/0085/2019 |
Wijemanne Mohottige Sanath Amitha Wijaya Kumara Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J | Download | ||
| 2020-10-23 | CA/PHC/APN/0062/2019 |
Hon. Attorney General and another Vs. Kompannage Asanka Chanaka Fonseka
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J | Download | ||
| 2020-09-23 | CA/BAL/0036/2019 |
Kandambige Chandana Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Kuttigala and another
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Download | ||
| 2020-09-23 | CA/BAL/0038/2019 |
Edirisinghe Siriwardena Prasad Priyankara Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Kuttigala and another
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Download | ||
| 2020-09-22 | CA/HCA/0003/2020 |
Mohomed Nisar Fathima Israth Vs. CD. Wickramaratne,
Acting Inspector General of Police,
Police Headquarters and others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-09-22 | CA/BAL/0005/2020 |
Madapathage Dona Thilaka Alias
Shyaamali Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-09-21 | CA/MCR/0002/2020 |
Rajaguru Wedawalawwe Upeksha
Deepal Anurudhdha Sampayo Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-09-21 | CA/WRT/0139/2020 |
Don Piyatissa Kumarage Vs. Sunanda Kariyapperuma
Commissioner General of Buddhist
Affairs
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-09-21 | CA/WRT/0480/ 2019 |
Don Piyatissa Kumarage Vs. Sunanda Kariyapperuma,
Commissioner General of Buddhist
Affairs
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-09-18 | CA/PHC/0020/2016 |
Udatthawa Dewanarayana Gedera
Menuka Dilukshana Premaratne Vs. Officer-in-Charge (Crime Division)
Police Station, Gampola and another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J | Download | ||
| 2020-09-18 | CA/BAL/0041/2019 |
L.R. Ajantha Pushpa Kumara Vs. The officer in Charge,
Police Station, Thalawa and others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-09-15 | CA/PHC/APN/0102/2019 |
Mabulage Dinith Melan Mabula Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Police Station,
Hanwella and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-09-15 | CA/PHC/APN/0110/2019 |
Mabulage Dinith Melan Mabula Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Special Crimes Invetigation Bureau,
Westrn Province-South,
Mirihana, Nugegoda and another
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J | Download | ||
| 2020-09-11 | CA/PHC/APN/0103/2020 |
Thangavelu Shanthikumari Vs. Sathyawelu Shanthakumar and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-09-10 | CA/PHC/0103/2016 |
W. D. D. Karunarathne Vs. Officer - in- Charge,
Police Station,
Bandaragama and others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-08-07 | CA/WRT/0159/2019 |
Prof. A.H.M.H. Abayarathne V. University of Kelaniya And Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Download | ||
| 2020-08-04 | CA/BAL/0040/2019 |
Patikiri Koralalage Chamila
Sajeewani V. Hon. Attorney General And Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-31 | CA/PHC/APN/CPA/0028/2020 |
D.S.K. Wanniarachchi Vs. Officer-in-Charge,
Police Station,
Balangoda and another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-31 | CA/PHC/APN/CPA/0028/2020 |
D.S.K. Wanniarachchi V. Officer-in-Charge,
Balangoda Police Station And Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-29 | CA/BAL/0025/2018 |
Devatha Pedige Udula Vs. Officer in Charge, Police Station, Padukka and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-27 | CA/CPA/0061/2019 |
Yakupitiyage Ruwan Tharaka Gunawardhena Vs. Hon.Attorney General and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Download | ||
| 2020-07-27 | CA/HCC/0143/2018 |
Pathmasena Mendis Jayasena Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-24 | CA/PHC/APN/0001/2019 |
Farook Jenathumma Vs. Officer in charge,
Anti Vice Unit, Police Station, Kurunegala. and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-14 | CA/PHC/APN/0065/2019 |
Arumahandi Janith Madhusanka Alias
Podi Lesi Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and other
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-13 | CA/HCC/0297/2019 |
Velu Sivalingam George Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-01 | CA/BAL/0009/2020 |
Muthuwahandi Aruna Thushara Mendis Vs. The officer in Charge,
Gang Robbery Unit,
Criminal Investigation Department and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-01 | CA/BAL/0010/2020 |
Kathri Arachchige Gamini Vs. The officer in Charge,Gang Robbery Unit,
Criminal Investigation Department and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-07-01 | CA/HCC/0093/2019 |
Samange Sumith Fernando Vs. The Democratic Socialist
Republic of Sri Lanka
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-05-29 | CA/PHC/APN/0001/2020 |
Thelge Lasanda Samanthi Pieris Vs. Hon. Attorney General and others
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Download | ||
| 2020-05-26 | CA/BAL/0030/2019 , CA/BAL/0031/2019 & CA/BAL/0032/2019 |
Chaminda Egodage and others Vs. Head Quarters Inspector and another
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-02-25 | CA/REV/0060/2013 |
Selwadurei Sarawamangalam and another Vs. S.P.J. Wjerathne Serasinghe and another
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Download | ||
| 2020-02-24 | CA/PHC/APN/0011/2020 |
Sambasivam Rajeswary and Another V. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Download | ||
| 2020-02-14 | CA/PHC/APN/0013/2020 |
D.S.K. Wanniarachchi Vs. Officer in Charge and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Download | ||
| 2020-02-10 | CA/HCC/373/2018 |
Henry Walter Kumaranayake V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Download | ||
| 2020-02-06 | CA/PHC/0142/2015 |
Bhashwara Senanka Gunarathne Vs. Ganeshapillei Sameswaran
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Download | ||
| 2020-02-05 | CA/WRT/0110/2019 |
Ponnaperumage Fred Dekstor Fernando Vs. K.J.S. Madhawa and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Download | ||
| 2020-02-05 | CA/WRT/0374/2012 |
Nagananda Kodituwakku V. Chulananda Perera and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva J. | Download | ||
| 2020-01-31 | CA/WRT/0457/2011 |
Hatton National Bank PLC V. Commissioner General of Labour and others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | EPF | Download | |
| 2020-01-23 | CA/PHC/APN/0003/2019 |
Yoganadan Indrani V. The Hon. Attorney General and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Bail | Download | |
| 2020-01-23 | CA/PHC/APN/0165/2019 |
Subhaya Hakuru Susilratne Vs. Commissioner of Bribery and Corruption Commission
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Download | ||
| 2020-01-23 | CA/HCC/0348/2017 |
Rotumba Siri Sudewa Thero and two others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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| 2020-01-22 | CA/PHC/0131/2016 |
Kirianchiyalage Ganaratne Vs. J.M.C. Priyadharshani
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Due Diligence | Rule 3 (13) Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2020-01-14 | CA/PHC/APN/0045/2015 |
Ceylon Electricity Board Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Piliyandala and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Revision application - Sanction of Attorney General | Download | |
| 2020-01-14 | CA/BAL/0023/2019 |
Kattandige Amila Gayan Vs. The Officer-in-Charge and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Download | ||
| 2020-01-14 | CA/BAL/0011/2019 |
Liyanagamage Thushara Mangala Vs. The Officer-in-Charge and another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Download | ||
| 2020-01-13 | CA/PHC/APN/0147/2019 |
Ranawaka Archchige Gimara Ranawaka Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe.J | Absence of exceptional circumstances. | Download | |
| 2020-01-13 | CA /PHC/APN/0111/2019 |
Dr. Anton Naduwilage V. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J | Due diligence in prosecuting the case | Rule 34 of the Supreme Court Rules | Download |
| 2019-03-12 | CA/BA/0023/2018 |
K.P. Senarathne Vs. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Kebithigollawa and Another
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Hon. K.P. Fernando J. | Restrictive interpretation, statutory objectives, scope of “any person”, threats and intimidation, exceptional circumstances, grant of bail | Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act, No. 4 of 2015 | Download |
| 2018-12-28 | CA/1176/2000 (F) |
Mary Catherin Marasinghe vs G.N. Francis clement Aponso and others
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Hon. E. A. G. R. Amarasekara, J. | Boundary demarcation, Actio Finium Regundorum | Section 187 of the Civil Procedure Code; Article 138(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-12-14 | WRT/0032/2014 |
Dissanayake Mudiyansalage Wijesuriya Bandara and another vs Divisional Secretary Meegahakiwula and another
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | Writ of Certiorari, State Lands Recovery, Land acquisition | Article 140 of the Constitution; State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act; Sections 7, 9, 10(1) (a), 17, 38(a), and 42 of the Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2018-12-13 | CPA/0123/2017 |
K. Kamalraj vs Ponampalam Thayananthan
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Revision, Order of ejectment, State land | Articles 138 and 154 (P)(3) of the Constitution; Sections 5(1), 7, and 9 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | WRT/0013/2013 |
Dr. V.S.D. Rodrigo vs. The Commissioner General, Department of Inland Revenue and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Income tax exemption, Export of gems, Notice of assessment | Sections 2(1), 15(1), 15(2), 16, 55 of National Gem and Jewellery Authority Act No. 50 of 1993; Sections 8-22, 15(i), 3(a), 9(1), 134(1), 134(3), 136(1) of Inland Revenue Act No. 38 of 2000 | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | WRT/0437/2017 |
Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Muditha Pussella vs Justice N.E. Dissanayake and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Writ mandates, Police promotions, Backdating | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | WRT/0318/2018 |
H.A.D Dharmasiri vs Secretary Administrative Appeals Tribunal and others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Writ mandates, Prayer specification, Mandatory averment | Article 140 of the Constitution; Rule 3 and 3 (2) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | WRT/0107/2014 |
J. L. Morison Son and Jones (Ceylon) PLC vs J. H. M. A. B Tennakoon and others
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | Termination, Continuous service, Probationer | Section 3(1) (b) of the Termination of Employment of the Workmen (Special Provisions) Act | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | WKF/0002/2016 |
Al Haj Moulavi M. H. Nakeeb and others vs C. P. Naufer
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Hon. M. M. A. Gaffoor, J. | Wakfs Act, Mosque administration, Ultra vires | Sections 9D (1), 9E (1), 9G, 9H, 55A, and 55B of the Muslim Mosque and Charitable Trust or Wakfs Act | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | WRT/0150/2017 |
Arumugam Tamil Chelvan vs A. Jagath D. Dias and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Pension registration, Government takeover, Widower entitlement | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 2(1), 3, and 9 of the Widowers and Orphans Pension Act | Download |
| 2018-12-12 | WRT/0167/2010 |
Mahaweli Reach Hotels PLC vs W.J.L.U. Wijayaweera and others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Termination, Compensation discretion | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 2(1), 2(4), 2(5), 5, and 6 of the Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act | Download |
| 2018-12-11 | RII/0343/2015 |
G.D.N. Yasaratne vs. Jayasekara Liyana Arachchige Iyantha Jayasekara and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Revision, Ex parte judgment, Vicarious liability | Sections 86(2), 773 of Civil Procedure Code; sections 40, 41, 42, 43, 41A(1), 41A(2), 5 of Evidence Ordinance; Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-12-11 | WRT/0326/2016 |
Balasathu Hewage Suresh Buddhi Kumara vs. State Timber Corporation and others
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Hon. Samayawardhena J. | Disciplinary inquiry, Demotion, State Timber Corporation | Download | |
| 2018-12-11 | PHC/0116/2015 |
Deputy Commissioner of Labor and another vs D.R.S.M. Handalage
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Res judicata, Resignation of director, payment of gratuity | Section 8(1) of the Payment of Gratuities Act No 12 of 1983; Section 194(2) of the Companies Act No 17 of 1982 | Download |
| 2018-12-10 | WRT/0415/2016 |
La Fortresse (Pvt) Limited vs. Habaraduwa Pradeshiya Sabha and others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Trade licence fee, Ultra vires, Pradeshiya Sabha | Sections 147(1), 149, 12(1), 9(3) of Pradeshiya Sabha Act, No.15 of 1987 | Download |
| 2018-12-10 | WRT/0275/2015 |
Mohamad Mohamed Thasim vs. The Secretary, Beruwala Pradeshiya Sabha and others
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Hon. Samayawardhena J. | Writ of Certiorari, Mandamus, Plan approval | Sections 9, 9(3) of Pradeshiya Sabhas Act, No.15 of 1987; Urban Development Authority Act | Download |
| 2018-12-10 | WRT/0132/2016 |
Jayasuriya Mudiyanselage Nandana Senaka Jayasena vs General Manager Sri Lanka Railways Department and another
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Promotion interview, Seniority list | Download | |
| 2018-12-10 | CA/0296/2000 (F) |
De-ella Arachchige Don Hilda Mayadunne vs R.R.P.W. Chandrasekera
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | State land permit, Succession rights, Ultra vires | Section 114 of the Evidence Ordinance; Sections 68(2) and 72 of the Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-12-07 | WRT/0674/2011 |
Mohamed Ansar Mohamed and others vs. Urban Development Authority and others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Unauthorized construction, Tsunami reconstruction, WRT of Mandamus | Section 14(1) of Coast Conservation Act; Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-12-07 | WRT/0416/2012 |
Ariyaseela Wickramanayake vs Hon. M.D.K. Kulatunga and others
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Hon. E. A. G. R. Amarasekara, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Arbitrator appointment, Industrial dispute | Sections 4, 31 B (1), 31 B (2)(4), and 31 B (5) of the Industrial Dispute Act | Download |
| 2018-12-05 | RII/0011/2018 |
Hambange Don Dudly Wanshapala vs Madawala Maddumage Don Ariyarathna and another
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Hon. Samayawardhena J. | Revision, Restitutio in integrum, Jurisdiction | Article 127, 138, and 154P of the Constitution; Sections 5A, 5B, and 5C of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act | Download |
| 2018-12-05 | CPA/0166/2017 |
Hettige Anuruddha Priyankara vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Bail application, Revision, Heroin trafficking | Sections 54A (b), 54A (c), and 83(1) of the Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Sections 3 and 20(2) of the Bail Act | Download |
| 2018-12-04 | LTA/0006/2017 |
Mohamed Gawse Mohamed Ameer vs Mohamed Zawahir Sithy Nawziya
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Board of Quazis, Kaikuli order, Enforcement Order | Sections 64, 65, 97, and Rules 4, 10 of the Fourth Schedule of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act No. 13 of 1951 | Download |
| 2018-12-04 | LTA/0010/2016 |
Kachchu Mohamed Samzeer vs M.A.C. Fathima Siyaniya
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Hon. Samayawardhena J. | Leave to appeal, Board of Quazis, Settlement | Download | |
| 2018-12-04 | LTA/0001/2015 |
Saraff Ahmed Saleem vs Fathima Uruj Atheek
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Board of Quazis, Maintenance, Divorce | Sections 62, 63, and 94(1)(c) of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act No. 13 of 1951 | Download |
| 2018-12-04 | PHC/0177/2012 |
Egodagamage Harischandra Premaratne and another vs Ponnambalam Muththukumaran
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Primary Courts Procedure, Possession of land, Revision | Sections 66 and 68 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-09-28 | WRT/0324/2017 |
Dr. Abdul Hassan Mohamed Mawjood Vs. Dr. S.D. Happuarachchi and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Head of Department appointment, Indigenous Medicine, Election, Alternative Remedy | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 8(1), 8(3), 11(1), 12(1), 12(3), 14(1), 15(1), 23 of Institute of Indigenous Medicine Ordinance No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-09-25 | RII/0027/2017 |
Taprospa Resort (Private) Limited and Another Vs. Agalawatte Plantations PLC
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Restitutio-in-Integrum, Revision, Contempt of Court, Withdrawal | Article 138 of the Constitution; Section 183B of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-09-25 | RII/0026/2017 |
Mackwoods Tea (Private) Limited and Another Vs. Agalawatte Plantations PLC
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Restitutio-in-Integrum, Revision, Contempt of Court, Withdrawal | Article 138 of the Constitution; Section 183B of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | CPA/0153/2017 |
Karmathil Manikkam Suresh Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Revision, Bail, Heroin, Trafficking, Exceptional Circumstances | Article 138 of the Constitution; Sections 54A, 54B, 83, 83(1) of the Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No. 13 of 1984 | Download |
| 2018-09-21 | TRF/0012/2018 |
Anurudhdha Lihinikaduwa Vs. Sinnaiya Sooriyakumar and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Transfer of Case, Bias, Reasonable Suspicion, Real Likelihood, Fair and Impartial Trial | Sections 46, 46(1) of the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978; Sections 386, 389, 403 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-09-17 | CPA/0104/2018 |
Johnston Xavier Fernando Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Revision, Remand, Bail, Criminal Misappropriation, Trial Management, Day to Day Trial | Article 138, 13(2) of the Constitution; Sections 133(b), 102 of the Penal Code; Sections 5(1), 8(1), 9 of the Offences against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982; Sections 2, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 of the Bail Act No. 30 of 1997; Sections 196, 263 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-09-14 | MCR/0013/2017 |
Jeyaweera Mudiyansalage Chandrika Priyadharshani Vs. Sinnaiah Selvanayagam
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Revision, Recovery of Possession, State Land, Inherent Power of Court, Restitution | Article 138 of the Constitution; State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 07 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-09-14 | CPA/0028/2010 |
Nimalawathie Wanigasinghe Vs. Maithrilee Padmanjalee Wijesuriya and Another
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Revision, Writ of Certiorari, Agrarian Development, Preliminary Objections, Arrears of Rent | Article 138 of the Constitution; Section 7(7)(b)(ii) of the Agrarian Development Act No. 46 of 2000 | Download |
| 2018-09-07 | LTA/0355/2005 |
Deepthi Swineetha Bogollagama Vs. W.R. Rohini Wickramathunga
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Hon. Samayawardhena J. | Prescription, Fraud, Discovery of Fraud, Discretion of Court | Section 10 of the Prescription Ordinance; Sections 44, 46(2), 93(1) of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-09-04 | LTA/0005/2017 |
Seyyed Yaseen Mowlana Seyyed Hussain Moulana Vs. Fathima Sharmila
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Muslim Marriage and Divorce, Maintenance Order, Board of Quazis, Leave to Appeal, Revision, Delay | Sections 43, 44, 44(3), 60, 62(1) of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act No. 13 of 1951 | Download |
| 2018-09-03 | PHC/0187/2013 |
M.D. Jothipala Vs. Nanda Mathew and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Mandamus, Disciplinary Inquiry, Parallel Criminal Proceedings, Acquittal Effect | Article 154(P)(4)(b) of the Constitution; Sections 27:6, 27:11, 27:12, 27:13, 27:14, 27:15, 28:3, 28:6, 28:7 of Chapter XLVIII of the Establishments Code | Download |
| 2018-09-03 | WRT/0092/2013 |
Ceylon Steel Corporation Limited Vs. T. Piyasoma (Arbitrator) and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Arbitral Award, Industrial Dispute, Preliminary Objection, Nullity | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 18, 18(1), 18(2), 18(3), 18(4), 20 of the Industrial Disputes Act No. 43 of 1950 | Download |
| 2018-08-27 | CA/0425/1997 (F) |
Mirissa Welldgage Ranaseeli alias Ranohamy (Deceased) and Others Vs. Hewa Bettage Pemachandra and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Partition action, share list rectification, error in pedigree, trial de novo. | Section 189 of the Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2018-08-09 | PHC/0071/2013 |
Southern Provincial Co-Operative Employee\'s Service Commission Vs. Bentota Multi Purpose Co-operative Society Ltd and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Co-operative employee dismissal, reinstatement, validity of statute, Carltona principle | Article 154H, 154P(6) of the Constitution; Section 1 of the Southern Provincial Co-operative Employees Service Commission Statute No. 1 of 1998 | Download |
| 2018-08-09 | CPA/0140/2012 |
Master Drivers (Private) Limited Vs. Anusha Karunaratne and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Admiralty jurisdiction, exchange rate, foreign currency judgment, date of payment. | Sections 2(1)(f), 11(3), 12 of the Admiralty Jurisdiction Act No. 40 of 1983. | Download |
| 2018-08-03 | HCA/0001/2017 |
Ahamed Fakih Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli J. | Habeas Corpus, extradition, jurisdiction over third-state nationals, prima facie case. | Article 140 of the Constitution; Sections 3, 4, 6(1), 7, 10(4)(a), 11, 11(1), 11(3), 14(1)(a), 17(1) of the Extradition Law No. 8 of 1977; Sections 3(1)(e), 3(1)(g) of the Payment Devices Frauds Act No. 30 of 2006. | Download |
| 2018-08-01 | LTA/0004/2016 |
Dissanayakage Alosiyas Perera Vs. Don David Weerakoon and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Partition action, erroneous decree, restoration of possession, inherent powers of court. | Download | |
| 2018-07-31 | CPA/0122/2016 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs. Urapola Pakshaperuma Arachchilage Gunathileke
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Grave sexual abuse - Revision application to revise and set aside the sentence - Minimum mandatory sentence - Gravity of the offence - Inadequate sentence | Section 365B (2)(b) of the Penal Code, Section 303 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No.15 of 1979 as amended by Act No. 47 of 1999 | Download |
| 2018-07-25 | RII/0018/2017 |
Ranthun Mudiyanselage Samudra Dilhani Abeyratne Vs. Samaradiwakara Rajapaksha Mohottilage Suranga Ravihansa Chandrathilaka
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Restitutio in integrum | Download | |
| 2018-07-25 | WRT/0312/2014 |
Wickrama Arachchige Lalith Kumara Vs. Director General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Certiorari - Preliminary objection - Oustering the writ jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal through Article 61A of the Constitution | Article 61(A) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2018-07-24 | CPA/0165/2016 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs. Gangabada Liyanage Nalaka Hemantha Liyanage
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Criminal revision, sentence proportionality, criminal breach of trust, public property, deterrence, pre-planned crime | Article 138 of the Constitution, Section 364 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Section 389 of the Penal Code, Section 5(1) of the Offences Against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982 | Download |
| 2018-07-24 | MCR/0006/2016 MCR/0007/2016 MCR/0004/2016 MCR/0010/2016 |
Mustigae Saman Priyantha Silva and Others v The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Criminal revision, sentencing, succeeding Magistrate, long delay, forthwith verdict, finger prints, acquittal | Article 145 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Sections 146, 367, 369, 386 and 443 of the Penal Code, Sections 6, 7, 185,190, 203,221(2), 267, 268, 361, 362 and 425 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 48 of the Judicature Act, Section 3(1) and 18 of the Prevention of Crimes Ordinance, Sections 169, 170 and 149(7) of the Administration of Justice Law No. 44 of 1973, Sections 24(1) and 64(b) of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Act | Download |
| 2018-07-23 | LTA/0509/2005 |
Kodithuwakku Arachchige Sugala Priyangani Vs. Commercial Bank of Ceylon Limited and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Substitution of proper person in place of a party who has passed away - Legal representative - Fit and proper person | Section 760A of the Civil Procedure Code, Rule 38 of the Supreme Court Rules | Download |
| 2018-07-20 | CA/0195-0196/2000 (F) |
Ranjani Hettiarachchi (Deceased) and Others Vs. Suranjith Abeysekara and Others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Valid notice of appeal - Filing a fresh proxy to sign the notice of appeal | Download | |
| 2018-07-20 | INJ/0002/2018 |
G.L.C.L. Perera and Another Vs. Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Interim injunction - Irremediable mischief - Injunction to prevent an act that has already taken place | Article 143 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 214 of the Pradeshiya Sabha Act No. 15 of 1987 as amended | Download |
| 2018-07-20 | CPA/0057/2017 |
Welu Yogendran Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Refusal of bail - Requirement of exceptional circumstances - Persons getting married and having married is not an exceptional ground - Gravity of the offence - Existence of previous convictions | Section 83 of the Poisons Opium and Dangerous Drugs Act No.13 of 1984 as amended | Download |
| 2018-07-20 | LTA/0363/2006 |
Jayasekera Liyanaarachchilage Dhanasiri Vs. Jayasekera Liyanaarachchilage David
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Leave to appeal, partition, final partition plan, road frontage, unbuildable land, improvements, substantial injustice | Sections 31 and 33 of the Partition Law, No. 21 of 1977 as amended, | Download |
| 2018-07-19 | CPA/0027/2014 |
Agampodi Ashoka Somaratne Mendis Vs. Ambegoda Liyanage Methsiri and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Revision, interim relief, title dispute, necessary parties, suppression of material facts, judicial review limits | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-07-19 | PHC/0017/2014 |
Agampodi Ashoka Somaratne Mendis Vs. Ambegoda Liyanage Methsiri and Others
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Appeal from High Court, withdrawal of petition of appeal, functus officio, procedural law vs. substantive law | Rules 11(2), 11(3), 12(2), 12(3), 13, 15(1) of Court of Appeal Rules of 1988, Rules 15 and 32 of the Supreme Court Rules of 1990, Rule 3(8) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules of 1990 | Download |
| 2018-07-19 | CA/0953/1999 (F) |
W.K. Piyasiri Vs. Albert de Silva Warnasooriya (Deceased) and Another
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Notice of appeal, petition of appeal, two proxies, registered attorney, continuation of proceedings, contracting out | Section 27 of the Civil Procedure Code, Prescription Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-18 | CPA/0171/2013 |
Pandithage Senarath Wijesoma Kiththangoda and Others Vs. Officer-in-Charge of Minor Offences Branch Police Station of Kalutara South and Others
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Hon. K. K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Determining whether a nuisance is public or private - Revisionary powers of appellate courts | Section 98 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act No.15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-07-18 | WRT/0431/2015 |
Sinhala Pedidurayalage Sarath Arunasiri Vs. D.T.S. Kumara Divisional Secretary of the Divisional Secretariat Panduwasnuwara West
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Nomination of a successor to land - Order of priority | Rule 1 of Schedule 3, Sections 49, 52, 71, 72 of the Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-07-17 | INJ/0003/2018 |
R. Ashok Kumar Vs. Democratic People\'s Front and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Injunctions - Removal of membership from a political party - Injunction to prevent an act that has already taken place - Failure to name members of the Election Commission in the application - Discretionary jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal - Clean hands | Articles 103 and 143 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Sections 10A(1)(a) and 10A(2) of the Local Authorities Elections Act No. 53 of 1946, Section 49(3)(a) of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-07-17 | RII/0008/2018 |
Chandima Jayamani Wikramasinghe Vs. Herath Mudiyanselage Gamini Bandara
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Restitutio in integrum, revision, ex parte divorce, service of summons, fraud, inherent jurisdiction | Sections 86(2), 839 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-07-16 | WRT/0018/2016 |
Attanayake Mudiyanselage Wickramasinghe Dayasiri Vs. A.H.K. Jagath Chandrasiri and Others
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Hon. Samayawardhena, J. | Non-issuance of a mandamus where an act is practically impossible to perform - Discretionary nature of prerogative writs | Download | |
| 2018-07-13 | PHC/0052/2012 |
Jayaweera Mudiyanselage
Chandrika Priyadarshanie Vs. Loku Hetti Arachchilage Seneviratne
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Order of ejection - Competent authority to institute action for recovery of possession of state lands - Letter of appointment - Additional Director General - Possession of land upon a valid permit | Sections 3, 5, 6(1), 9(1) and 10(1) of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No.7 of 1979 as amended | Download |
| 2018-07-11 | LTA/0004/2013 |
Mohamed Yoosuf Abdul Raheem Vs. Ajeem Rizwana
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Board of Quazis - Reopening proceedings | Section 62(1) of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act No.13 of 1951 | Download |
| 2018-07-09 | CPA/0029/2016 |
Namunukula Plantantions PLC Vs. Nimal Punchihewa, Chairman of Land Reforms Commission
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J. | Revision, eviction from state land, unauthorized possession, identity of land, map accuracy, competent authority | Article 138 of the Constitution, Sections 3, 5, 6 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No. 7 of 1979, Section 18 of the Land Reform Act, Section 83 of the Evidence Ordinance, Section 13 of the Survey Act No. 17 of 2002, Section 2 of the Conversion of Public Corporation into Public Companies Act No. 23 of 1987 | Download |
| 2018-07-04 | CPA/0002/2018 |
Mohamed Siyad Mohamed Safwan Vs. Dilum Rathnayake and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J. | Revision, possession of motor vehicle, registered owner, seizure by police, interim order delay, third party rights | Article 138 of the Constitution, Sections 136(1), 425(1), 431(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979, Sections 2, 12, 27, 30 of the Motor Traffic Act No. 14 of 1951 | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/MCR/0003/2017 |
Pelena Withanaarachchilage Ariyapala Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Revision, Suspended Sentences, Mechanical Enforcement, Theft, Rigorous Imprisonment | Section 303(13), 303(2), 303(2)(d) of the Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/MCR/0006/2017 |
Kobbegala Udagama Gedera Devayalage Sanjeewa Thusith Kumara Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara J. | Revision, Theft, Alternative Offences, Compensation | Sections 17(4), 17(6), 17(7) of the Criminal Procedure Code; Sections 174, 176, 180, 14, 16(1), 301, 15(3), 15(4) of the Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CA/PHC/0185/2013 |
W.M. Ranjith Wimalasiri Wijethunga Vs. K.M.N. Kulasekera
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Hon. Achala Wengappuli, J. | Appellate Jurisdiction, Revision, Eviction, State Land, Unauthorized Possession, Quit Notice | Sections 5, 3(1), 8(1), 9(1), 9 of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act No.7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-05-25 | CPA/0053/2018 |
Mahinda Karunarathne Vs. Range Forest Officer of Anamaduwa and Another
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Timber Transportation, Confiscation Of Vehicle, Registered Owner\'s Burden | Forest Ordinance; Article 154 P, 154 (3) (b), 138 of the Constitution; Section 5 of the High Courts of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 364 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 3 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-24 | CA/WRT/0136/2016 |
Risni Ranulya Iduwaree Thennahewa and Another Vs. Sumith Parakramawansha and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Certiorari, Mandamus, School Admission, | Download | |
| 2018-05-24 | CA/WRT/0425/2017 |
S.K.Osman Pathamasiri Vs. Lanka Rest House Limited and Others
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Hon. Arjuna Obeyesekere, J | Certiorari, Mandamus, Management Agreement, Rest House, Legitimate Expectation, Contractual Relationship | Download | |
| 2018-05-23 | CPA/0006/2018 |
Thilakarathne Adhikari Mudiyanselage Ashoka Bandara Vs. Officer in Charge of Wattegama Police Station
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Timber Transportation, Confiscation Of Vehicle, Burden Of Proof, Inordinate Delay | Forest Ordinance; Article 154 P of the Constitution; Section 5 of the High Courts of provinces (Special provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 364 of the Code of Criminal procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 3 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-23 | CPA/0050/2017 |
The Hon. Attorney General Vs. Balasuriya Mudiyanselage Ranjith Balasuriya and Another
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Revision, Procuration, Prostitution, Manifest Inadequacy Of Sentence, Mandatory Minimum Sentence | Section 360A(1), 360A of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-05-21 | CPA/0089/2016 |
Geetha Indrani Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Unjustified Dismissal, Relisting | Primary Courts Procedure Act | Download |
| 2018-05-18 | CA/MCR/0002/2017 |
Maldeniye Pahalagedera Ratnyakalage Indika Priyashantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara J. | Revision, Jail Sentences, Theft, Alternative Offences | Revision, Jail Sentences, Theft, Alternative Offences | Download |
| 2018-05-18 | CA/MCR/0005/2017 |
Ilandari Pedige Sumith Jayaweera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Revision,Theft, Alternative Offences | Section 6 of the Prevention of Crimes Ordinance; Sections 174, 176, 180, 14, 16(1), 15(3), 15(4), 301, 303(13) of the Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-05-18 | CPA/0071/2017 |
Asitha Premajith Gamage Vs. Konadeniye Gedera Heen Mahaththaya
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Pending Appeal, Exceptional Circumstances, Interim Relief | Section 66 (1) (b) of the Primary Courts Procedure Act; Article 154 P (3) (b) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-05-18 | CA/WRT/0321/ 2017 |
One Asia Investment Partners (Pvt) Ltd Vs. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition, Central Bank, Resuscitation Of Company | Download | |
| 2018-05-18 | CA/MCR/0026/2016 |
Godakuru Pathirennahelage Wimalaratne Pathirana V. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara, J. | Revision, Cheating, Criminal Misappropriation, Criminal Breach Of Trust, Concurrent Sentences | Sections 174, 175, 176, 180, 14, 16(1), 301, 15(3), 15(4), 303(13), 300 of the Criminal Procedure Code | Download |
| 2018-05-17 | CA/INJ/0001/2018 |
Warnakula Patabendige Vernon Raajman Perera Vs. Medagoda Arachchige Samantha Fernando and Another
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Power To Grant Injunction, Irremediable Mischief | Article 143 of the Constitution; Section 56 of the Debt Conciliation Boards Ordinance; Section 2 of the Judicature Act | Download |
| 2018-05-17 | CA/WRT/0160/2018 |
Dr. G.G.N.A. Abeykoon Vs. The Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J (P/CA) | Certiorari, Mandamus, Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Promotion, Misconduct during term of Satisfactory Service required | Download | |
| 2018-05-15 | CPA/0055/2017 |
Thelasinghe Mudiyanselage
Chandrawathi Thelasinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K. K. Wickramasinghe, J. | Revision, Bail Pending Appeal, Exceptional Circumstances | Section 131(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No 15 of 1979; Sections 456, 403, 113, 102 of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2018-05-14 | CA/PHC/0057/2014 |
Tri Star Apparel Export (Pvt) Ltd Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Janak De Silva, J | Winding Up Order, No Permission To Proceed With Application, Termination Of Proceedings | Section 279 (1) of the Companies Act | Download |
| 2018-05-08 | CPA/0160/2017 |
Wimalasenage Jayawathi Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and Another
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Hon. P Padman Surasena J (P/CA) | Revision, Timber Transportation, Confiscation Of Vehicle, Owner\'s Knowledge | Forest Ordinance; Article 154 P, 154 (3) (b) of the Constitution; Section 5 of the High Courts of provinces (Special provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 364 of the Code of Criminal procedure Act No. 15 of 1979; Section 3 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-08 | CPA/0058/2018 |
Ravindra Buddhadasa Wettasinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P Padman Surasena, J (P/CA) | Revision, Expunge Evidence, Cross Examination | High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No.19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2018-05-08 | CA/WRT/0189/2017 |
Govindasamy Krishnamoorthy and Another Vs. B.M.P.G.P.V. Bandara and Others
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Hon. P Padman Surasena, J (P/CA) | Certiorari, Prohibition, Land Acquisition, Withdrawal | Section 2 of the Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2018-05-04 | CA/WRT/0162/2018 |
Udaya Emetiyagoda Vs. Nimal Kottawalagedara and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J (P/CA) | Certiorari, Prohibition, Mandamus, Trustee, Legitimate Expectation | Section 17 of the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-05-03 | CA/HC/0271-0271A/2014 |
Bogahawaththage Narada Fernando Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | Bribery Conviction, Rigorous Imprisonment, Suspended Sentence, Fine | Sections 19(b), 25(2), 19C of the Bribery Act | Download |
| 2018-04-04 | CPA/0046/2018 |
Benthota Multi-purpose Co-operative Society Ltd Vs. Commissioner/ Registrar of Cooperative
Development and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J (P/CA) | Revision application, exceptional circumstances, interim relief | Section 46(1) of the Act; Rule 2(1) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2018-04-04 | CA/WRT/0102/2018 |
Tree of Life Products (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. K.G.H.H.R. Kiriella and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari, Mandamus, Prohibition, Main prayer granted already | Download | |
| 2018-04-02 | CA/WRT/0078/2017 |
Amithodana Muchalinda Bandara Sudarshana and Others Vs. Dehiwala - Mount Lavinia Municipal Co.uncil and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Writs of Certiorari, Mandamus, Prohibition, Building Permit, Development Plan | Download | |
| 2018-03-29 | CA/WRT/0305/2017 |
Maithri Gunaratne Vs. Chinthaka S. Lokuhetti and Others
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara. J. | Interim Order, Departmental Tender Board, Locus Standi, Derivative Action | Sections 234, 184 of the Companies Act No. 07/08/2007 | Download |
| 2018-03-28 | CA/WRT/0018/2018 |
Inter Provincial Private Elus Association and Another Vs. Western Province Provincial Road Transport Authority
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Route Permits, Expressway Buses, Tender Advertisement | Download | |
| 2018-03-27 | CA/WRT/0141/2017 |
Bandaranayaka Rajasundara Disanayaka Rajaguru Panditha Wasala Mudiyanse Ralahamilage Malani Nalawansa \"Ranjana\" Vs. S.P. Chandrawathie and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari, Salary Suspension, Appointment Letter | Download | |
| 2018-03-22 | CPA/0181/2017 |
Hewa Witharanage Punyasena Vs. Urban Development Authority
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Revision Application, Exceptional Circumstances, Development Activities | Download | |
| 2018-03-22 | CA/WRT/0289/2016 |
Weerakoon Mudiyanselage Padmajith Samantha Bandara Weerakoon Vs. Rajapaksha Dassanayake Mudiyanselage Prasad Weeratunga and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J. | Writ of Mandamus, School Admission, Legitimate Expectation | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-03-19 | CA/MCR/0013/2016 |
Hiriyadeniyage Susantha Rohan Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Concurrent Sentences, Revision Application | Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-03-19 | CA/MCR/0020/2016 |
Liyanage Justin Perera Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Default Sentence, Fine, Compensation | Section 291(i)(d) of the Criminal Procedure Code; Article 138 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-03-16 | CA/RII/0003/2018 |
Yapa Mudiyanselage Wijebandara Vs. Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Nirasha Ayeshani Dissanayake
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Hon. E.A.G.R. Amarasekara J | Restitutio In Integrum, Settlement, Lease Agreement | Article 138 of the Constitution; Section 116 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-03-16 | CA/WRT/0111/2015 |
Chandrakala Subramanium Vs. The General Manager of National Housing Development Authority and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne J. | Ejectment, Unauthorized Possession, Undue Delay | Sections 63, 64 (l) of the National Housing Development Authority Act No. 17 of 1979; Section 66 of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-03-15 | CPA/0031/2018 |
Ravindra Buddhadassa Wettasinghe Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Revision of Order, Order To Allow Examination of Documents | Article 138 of the Constitution; High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2018-03-15 | CPA/0086/2009 |
Hudson Samarasinghe Vs. Thilaka Wadasinghe Liyanarathnage
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe, J. | Maintenance, Bigamy, Marriage Validity, Revisionary Powers | Sections 4(1)(c), 2(1), 14, 11 of the Maintenance Act No. 37 of 1999; Article 138, 154P of the Constitution; Section 11 (1) of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990; Section 18 of the General Marriages Ordinance; Section 108 of the Evidence Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-03-15 | CA/WRT/0527/2015 |
Public Interest Law Foundation Vs. Central Environmental Authority and Others
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Hon. A.L. Shiran Gooneratne, J | Mini Hydro Project, Environmental Approval, World Heritage Site, Interim Reliefs | National Heritage and Wilderness Areas Act No. 3 of 1988; State Lands Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-03-12 | CA/WRT/0004/2014 |
Banneheka Mudiyanselage Shashimal Harshana Banneheka and Others Vs. Road Development Authority and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Road Widening, Land Acquisition, Writ of Mandamus | Urban Development Authority Act; Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2018-03-12 | CA/WRT/0009/2014 |
Warusahenedige Sharma Jayalath de Silva Vs. Road Development Authority and Others
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Hon. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Road Widening, Land Acquisition, Writ of Mandamus | Urban Development Authority Act; Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2018-03-12 | CA/WRT/0345/2017 |
Athma Labbe Ahamed Hubail Vs. D.K. Rohitha Swarna and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Non-Disclosure, Grievance, Leave Refused | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-03-12 | CA/WRT/0462/2013 |
Watagala Hewage Thamani Kumari Watagala and Others Vs. Road Development Authority
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Road Widening, Land Acquisition, Writ of Mandamus | Urban Development Authority Act; Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2018-03-12 | CA/WRT/0463/2013 |
Palihewage Kithsiri Jayathilake and Others Vs. Road Development Authority and Others
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Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Road Widening, Land Acquisition, Writ of Mandamus | Urban Development Authority Act; Land Acquisition Act | Download |
| 2018-03-02 | CA/WRT/0294/2015 |
Imihamilage Somaratne Vs. Ven. Handapangoda Mahinda Thero
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Hon. P Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Application For Intervention, Third Party Interventions | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-01-29 | CPA/0003/2018 |
R.W. Fernando and Others Vs. S.S.P Ratnayake
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Revision Application - Order of Eviction by Magistrate - Proof of Possession- Burden of Proof - Interpretation of Section 9 of Provisions of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act | Sections 5 and 9 of the Provisions of the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act - Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-01-29 | CA/TRF/0001/2018 |
Kankanamge Prageeth Manjula and Another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Transfer of case, fair and impartial trial, judicial bias, refusal of postponement, remand, information book custody | Section 46(1) of the Judicature Act | Download |
| 2018-01-26 | CPA/0081/2015 |
Rankothpedige Harindra Prasad Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Janak De Silva J, | Contumacious conduct, trial in absentia, suppression of material facts, revisionary jurisdiction | Sections 354, 363(e) of the Penal Code; Section 241(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code; Section 48 of the Judicature Act; Article 138(1) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2018-01-26 | CA/WRT/0010/2018 |
Annarajah Senthuran and Others Vs. J.J. Rathnasiri and Others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Certiorari and Mandamus, invalidation of examination, Irregular Conduct | Article 140 of the Constitution; Clause 1 of the Gazette notification No. 1,992 dated 2016-11-04 | Download |
| 2018-01-25 | CPA/0065/2017 |
Nadugala Vidhana Pathiranage Piyadasa Vs. The Hon. Attorney General and Another
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Revision application, Material Documents, Court of Appeal Rules, preliminary objection | Rules 2(1), 3(1)(a), 3(1)(b), 3(13) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2018-01-24 | CPA/0162/2017 |
Othnapitiya Muhamdiramlage Hasantha Wajira Prabhashana Vs. Ganegoda Witharamalage Upali
Senevirathne
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Revision application, land possession, breach of peace, interim relief | Section 66 (1), 66 (1) (b), 74 (2) of the Primary Courts Procedure Act No. 44 of 1979 | Download |
| 2018-01-24 | CPA/0039/2017 |
Epa Kankanamlage Chandrea Kanthi Kanka Muduna Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe J, | Confiscation of vehicle, trafficking and possession of Cannabis registered owner, precautions | Download | |
| 2018-01-22 | CPA/0100/2016 |
Hewawasam Attanayake Mudalige Kamal Krishantha Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. K.K. Wickremasinghe J, | Confiscation of vehicle, transporting timber, registered owner, precautions | Provisions of the Forest Ordinance | Download |
| 2018-01-18 | CPA/0163/2017 |
Liyanawaduge Tharaka Sandaruwan and Another Vs. The Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Revision application, recall witnesses, conflicting orders | Download | |
| 2018-01-16 | CA/0392/2017 |
Edirimanage Bepynona and Others Vs. Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. (P/CA) | Writ of Mandamus - Re-agitation of the cause of action in prior application - Dismissal of application | Download | |
| 2018-01-11 | CA/WRT/0022/2018 |
Dr.Amal Harha de Silva. Vs. Dayasiri Jaysekara Esq.MP
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehidenoya, J. (P/CA) | \"Writ Application, interim orders, Cycling Federation election, nomination refusal, audited financial reports, violation of laws | Download | |
| 2018-01-10 | CPA/0008/2017 |
Officer in Charge of Poddala Police Station Vs. Gamunu Deshapriya Ekanayaka
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundara, J. | Bail - Application Allowed | Download | |
| 2018-01-09 | CA/0656/1999(F) |
Ven. Gammulle Sumanagala Thero Vs. Nissanka Arachchillage Dharmasena and Others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Application for reinstatement of appeal - Proxy given by original Plaintiff ceased to be in force - Relisting application could be filed by new Attorney | Download | |
| 2017-05-23 | CA/WRT/0041/2017 |
Dr. M.S.M. Saleem Vs. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka and others
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, P.C. J. | Extension of interim relief, suppression of facts | Download | |
| 2017-02-28 | CA/WRT/0069/2013 |
Ruwan Pathiranage Don Chandrasena Vs. A.M. Podiamine and others
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J. | Download | ||
| 2017-02-28 | CA/CC/0004/2016 |
Galagodaaththe Gnanasara
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. | Download | ||
| 2017-02-28 | CA/PHC/0208/2005 |
Lakmana Gamaga Hemantha Vs. Nekath
RaIlage
Luwis
Singh Gunawardhana ofMadagaIla Noori
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Hon. L.T.B. Dehideniya, J. | Download | ||
| 2017-01-27 | CA/1311/1998 |
Madduma Achariyage Dayaratna alis
Paulis Vs. Mahinda De Silva
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Hon. P.R. Walgama, J. | preliminary objection, maintainability, notice of appeal, proxy | Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2017-01-27 | CA/WRT/0420/2016 |
Don Benadict Wellington Denawake Vs. National Housing Development Authority and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC, J. P/CA. | Download | ||
| 2017-01-26 | CA/WRT/0099/2014 |
Meditek Devices (Private) limited. Vs. Director, Medical technology and Supplies and others
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, P.C. J. | Download | ||
| 2017-01-24 | CA/CC/0011/2017 |
Mary Jean Varma Vs. Dr Chrisantha Nicholas Anthony
Nonis and others
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Hon. P. Padman Surasena, J. | Contempt of Court, interim order, original jurisdiction, maintainability | Download | |
| 2017-01-20 | CA/WRT/0248/2015 |
Makavitage Gerard Perera Vs. R.P.R. Rajapaksha and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC, J. P/CA. | Download | ||
| 2017-01-19 | CA/WRT/0433/2016 |
Nimesh Shanaka Mathagadheera Vs. Hon. Attorney-General and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC, J. P/CA. | Download | ||
| 2017-01-16 | CA/WRT/0002/2017 |
Ranpati Dewage Ramani Champika Vs. National Savings Bank and others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC, J. P/CA. | Download | ||
| 2017-01-16 | CA/WRT/0003/2017 |
Ranpati Dewage Ramani Champika Vs. National Savings Bank
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC, J. P/CA. | Download | ||
| 2017-01-11 | CA/WRT/0408/2015 |
Dr. Shyamal Buddjima Jayasinghe Vs. Anura Jayawickrama,
Secretary, Ministry of Health
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Hon. S. Thurairaja, P.C. J. | Download | ||
| 2017-01-11 | CA/WRT/0418/2016 |
H.M. Janaka Ravindra Kalupahanga Vs. Naween Dissanayaka, Minister of Plantation Industries
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC, J. P/CA. | Download | ||
| 2015-11-30 | CA/TR/0224/2005 |
Ravindra Budhdhadasa Weththasinghe Vs. Hon. Attorney Genera
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Transfer of case, Bias, Real likelihood test, Reasonable suspicion of bias | Section 46 of Judicature Act No. 37 of 1979; Section 241 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2015-11-27 | CA/WRT/0086/2014 |
Meegasdeniya Kankanamge Munidasa Vs. J.H.S.P. Jayamaha and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Land alienation, Succession, Intervention criteria, Locus standi | Sections 68(2), 72 of Land Development Ordinance; Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-11-20 | CA/WRT/0342/2015 |
Meegasthennalage Rupa Jayanthi Vs. National Gem and Jewellery Authority and Others
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Hon. H.C.J. Madawala J. | Gemming license, Kandyan Law, Diga marriage, Binna rights, Interim order | Section 3(2) of Marriage and Divorce (Kandyan Law) Act No. 41 of 1975; Regulation 8(2) of National Gem and Jewellery Authority Act | Download |
| 2015-11-20 | CA/WRT/0268/2013 |
Industrial Washing (Private) Limited Vs. Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Termination of employment, Closure by employer, Compensation, Suppression of facts | Section 6A of Termination of Employment of Workmen (Special Provisions) Act No. 45 of 1971; Section 270 of Companies Act No. 7 of 2007 | Download |
| 2015-11-13 | CA/HC/0288/2006 |
Bulathwelage Upendra Premarathne Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Heroin, Possession, Burden of proof, Previous conviction | Section 54A (d) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure | Download |
| 2015-11-06 | CA/WRT/0140/2014 |
A.S. Ariyaratne Vs. National Savings Bank and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Retirement benefits, Disciplinary proceedings, Contemplated proceedings, Acquiescence | Article 140 of the Constitution; Rule 21.3 of NSB Rules in Disciplinary Management; Rule 12 of Minutes of Pension | Download |
| 2015-11-04 | CA/WRT/0268/2015 |
Wikramasinghe Wasala Mudiyanselage Dayaratne Bandara and Others Vs. National Gem and Jewellery Authority and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Gemming license, Undivided share, Interim relief, Partition action | Section 66(1) of Partition Act; Section 48(1) of Partition Law; Regulation 8(2) of National Gem and Jewellery Authority Act | Download |
| 2015-11-03 | CA/175/2015, CA /176/2015 and CA/177/2015 |
Hatha Kapuralalage Ashoka Dayaratne and Others Vs. Sarath Fonseka and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Expulsion, Political party, Natural justice, Mandatory vs. Directory, Party constitution | Section 63(1) of Provincial Councils Elections Act No. 2 of 1988; Article 138(2) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-30 | CA/WRT/0029/2013 |
Korana Mudiyanselage Gama Walawwe Abeysinghe Bandara Vs. Minister of Labour Relations and Manpower and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Writ of Certiorari, industrial dispute, arbitration award, reinstatement, back wages. | Section 4(1) of Industrial Disputes Act; Article 140 of Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-23 | CA/WRT/0043/2013 |
Pathinayaka Wijesekara Arachchige Lamdiya Vs. Divisional Secretary, Agunakolapalassa and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Writ of Mandamus, land permit, judicially sanctioned settlement, laches. | Article 140 of Constitution | Download |
| 2015-10-16 | CA/HC/0072/2013 |
Perumal Sivanadan and Others Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Murder conviction set aside, fair trial, assigned counsel, opportunity for preparation. | Sections 296, 315 of Penal Code; Section 331(1) of Code of Criminal Procedure Code Act No 15 of 1979; Article 13(3) of Constitution; Section 4-1(b) of ICCPR Act No 56 of 2007 | Download |
| 2015-10-12 | CA/PHC/0118/2012 |
The Director General, Commission to Investigate Allegation of Bribery or Corruption Vs. Siyambalage Don Nelson
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Revision, Bribery Act, statement of known income, indictment certification, preliminary objection. | Section 23A, 23A(1), 23A(4) of Bribery Act; Section 12(1), 12(2), 13(2) of Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Act No. 19 of 1994; Sections 162, 164, 165, 364 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-10-02 | CA/HC/0148/1997 |
Wikrama Hennayaka Vs. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Cheating, criminal misappropriation, audit shortage, dock statement, mens rea. | Sections 386, 388, 398 of Penal Code; Section 5(1), 5(2) of Offence Against Public Property Act No. 12 of 1982; Section 331 of Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979 | Download |
| 2015-06-05 | CA Case No. 550/97 (F) |
P.A Jayasuriya and Others Vs. M.W. Silva alias Sayaneris Silva
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Hon. Deepali Wijesundera, J. | State Land - Ownership by a grant- Title to the land - Fresh evidence - Legitimate expectation - Permit to occupy the land | Section 24 (1) and (2) of the Land Development Ordinance | Download |
| 2015-05-28 | CA/HC/0187/2009 |
Sirisena Senadheera vs. Attorney General
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Rash and negligent act; Electrocution; Suspended sentence; Negligence. | Sections 298, 328 of Penal Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-21 | CA/WRT/0114/2015 |
Arthur Chamara Sampath Dassanayake Don vs. M.P. Jayasinghe and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Chief Minister; Governor\'s discretion; Preliminary objections; Interim relief; Laches. | Articles 154 F (4), 154 F (5) of Constitution; Rule 3(1)(a) of CA Rules 1990; Section 12(2) of Oaths and Affirmation Ordinance. | Download |
| 2015-05-21 | CA/WRT/0138/2015 |
Susil Premajayantha and Another vs. M.G. Jayasinghe and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Chief Minister appointment; Governor\'s conduct; Interim relief refusal. | Article 154 F (4) of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2015-05-18 | CA/WRT/0148/2013 |
Kumagai Gumi Company Limited vs. Commissioner General of Labour and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Certiorari; EPF liability; Domestic service; Natural justice; Duty to give reasons. | Section 10 of Employees Provident Fund Act. | Download |
| 2015-05-15 | CA/WRT/0091/2015 |
Rupasinghe Arachchige Shanthi Perera vs. The Divisional Secretary and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Land acquisition; Compensation; Testamentary action; Suppression of facts; Laches. | Sections 9(1)(a), 10(1)(b), 10(2), 10(3), 17 of Land Acquisition Act; Section 536 of Civil Procedure Code. | Download |
| 2015-05-13 | CA/WRT/0059/2013 |
M.M. Abdul Zukoor vs. Janaka Bandara Thennakoon and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Land acquisition; Compensation; Bona fide purchaser; Statutory interpretation. | Sections 2, 4, 4A, 7, 9, 10(3), 17 of Land Acquisition Act. | Download |
| 2015-05-11 | CA/WRT/0062/2015 |
Sarath Ekanayake vs. Tikiri Kobbekaduwa and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Chief Minister; Support of majority; Certiorari; Prohibition; Rule 3(1)(a). | Articles 154 F (4), 154 L of Constitution; Rule 3(1)(a) of CA Rules 1990 | Download |
| 2015-05-11 | CA/WRT/0068/2015 |
Prasanna Ranathunga vs. K.C. Logeswaran and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda PC J | Chief Minister; Prohibition; Hearsay evidence; Surmises and conjectures. | Article 154 F (4) of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2015-04-30 | CA/WRT/288/2014 |
Dr. (Mrs.) Shalini Sudarshana Siriwardena Vs. University of Colombo and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda J. | Writ of Certiorari; Writ of Prohibition; Writ of Mandamus; interim relief; MD (Restorative Dentistry) examination | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-03-13 | CA/PHC/0024/2014 |
Selvi Rajan Vs. Kamalani De Silva and Another
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Hon. K. T. Chitrasiri, J. | Revision application- Preliminary objection - Appellate powers - Rule of stare decisis | Article 154(P) of the Constitution | Download |
| 2015-03-13 | CA No: 568/2000(F) |
T. Gunawardena Vs. P.H. Nanawansa
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Hon. A.H.M.D. Nawaz, J | Settlement- Termination of proceedings | Download | |
| 2015-03-02 | CA/WRT/0061/2015 |
Shasheendra Kumara Rajapakshe Vs. M.G. Jayasinghe, Governor of the Uva Province and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC, J | Preliminary objections- Validity of the application- Requisites for a valid affidavit - Writ of certiorari- Decision - Failure to comply with the mandatory provisions of Rule 3 (1)( a) of the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rule 1990 | Section 181 of the Civil Procedure Code | Download |
| 2015-02-25 | CA/WRT/0349/2014 |
Chrishantha Chandrasiri Widisinghe Vs. Sudharma Karunarathna,
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Ministry of Health and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC, J | Writ of Certiorari- Uberrima fides- Reason to grant notices | Download | |
| 2015-01-27 | CA/WRT/ 0403/2013 |
Engineers Diplomats Association and Others Vs. National Water Supply and Drainage Board and Others
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Hon. Vijith K. Malalgoda, PC, J | Interim order- Decision of the 1st Respondent-Arbitrary-Ultra vires | Download | |
| 2011-12-13 | CA/0670/2011 |
Medille Gedara Wijayarathne v. T.A.W. Dayananda, The Divisional Secretary of Gampola and Others
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Hon. S. Srikandarajah, (P/CA) J. | Download | ||
| 2011-10-27 | CA/0201-0202/2005 |
Nanayakkara Egodage Sunil and Another v. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Ranjith Silva, J. | Download | ||
| 2011-10-20 | CA/0020/2007 |
Nigamuni Nandika Seneviratne Mendis v. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon. Ranjith Silva, J. | Download | ||
| 2011-09-27 | CA/PHC/0052/2010 |
Sunethra Nallaperuma Dissanayake v. Priyankara Vithanalage Dayananda
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Download | ||
| 2011-09-14 | CA/WRT/0573/2011 |
Annamalai Muththappan Chettiar v.A. Senanayake, Returning Officer of the Colombo Municipal Council and Others
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Hon. Ranjith Silva, J. (Acting P/CA) | Download | ||
| 2011-06-16 | CA/PHC/APN/0191/2006 |
Weerasekera Mudiyanselage Prema Weerasekera v. Divisional Secretariat of Ahatuwewa and Others
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Download | ||
| 2011-04-01 | CA/BAL/43/2011 |
Mohamed Usub Mohamed Albi v. Hon. Attorney General and Another
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W.L. Ranjith Silva, J. | Download | ||
| 2011-03-28 | CA/PHC/0127/1999 |
K.W. Ranjith Samarasinghe v. K. Wilbert
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Download | ||
| 2011-03-21 | CA/PHC/APN/0112/2007 |
Saul Hameed Sithya Fareeza v. Hon. Attorney General and Another
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Download | ||
| 2011-03-18 | CA/PHC/0011/1999 |
Mohamad Saheed Mohamed Abdulla v. Dassanayake Mudiyanselage Antony
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Hon. Sisira de Abrew, J. | Download | ||
| 2011-03-16 | CA/WRT/0054/2011 |
Don Thilak Jayashantha Dahanayake v. Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya and Others
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Hon. Upaly Abeyrathne, J. | Download | ||
| 2011-03-14 | CA/0089/2011, CA/ 0148/2011, CA/0176/2011, CA/0196/2011 |
Lanka Samasamaja Party and Another v. Dayananda Dissanayake, Commissioner General of Elections and Others
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Hon. Sathya Hettige, P.C., J. (P/CA) | Download | ||
| 2011-03-04 | CA/WRT/0155/2011 |
Tissa Attanayaka, General Secretary of the United National Party v. Commissioner General of Elections and Others
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Hon. Sathya Hettige, P.C., J. (P/CA) | Download |
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