| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Ordered By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | CA Bail 0424/25 |
Kalupahanage Pasidu Dilshan Vs. The Attorney General
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 Bail 0425/25 |
H.L.Ravidu Madusanka Vs. The Attorney General
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 Bail 0426/25 |
Wanimuni Dewage Krishan Sanjeewa Vs. The Attorney General
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 Bail 0427/25 |
Chanuka Chathumal Malinda Vs. The Attorney General
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 Bail 0428/25 |
Wawala Patabadige Oshan Niroshamal Vs. The Attorney General
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 Bail 0429/25 |
Umagiliyage Nalaka Nuwan Chathumal Vs. The Attorney General
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/88/2023 |
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue, & Lanka Marine Services (Pvt) Ltd,
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/WRIT/517/2023 |
B. Rasika Priyangani v. The Land Reform Commission and 13 others
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 |
| 2026-05-26 | CA/ CPA 24/26 |
Wanisundara Gedara Mahinda
Priyankara Wanisundara Vs. Hitiwalawwe Jayantha Dissanayake, The Hon. Attorney General & Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Thoradeniya Gerada Anula
Kumarihami
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 Bail 0350/25 |
Hapuarachchige Rukshan Nilanka Vs. The Attorney General
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 WRIT/1048/2025 |
Attapattu Mudiyanselage Gunaratna
Bandara Vs. Land Commissioner General & Others
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 53/2023 |
Mahamudali Arachchilage Sujana
Krunarathne, Vs 01. Office in Charge,
Police Station,
Weerambugedara. And others
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 |
| 2026-05-18 | CA Bail 0411/25 |
Avindu Shavinda Sathsara Karunaratne Vs. The Attorney General
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 Bail 0414/25 |
Rev. Rangiri Ulpathe Premarathana Vs. The Attorney General
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 |
| 2026-05-15 | CA Bail 0064/25 |
mbagahawaththage Saman Sanjeewa alias
Ambagahage Saman Sanjeewa Fernando Vs. The Attorney General
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 Bail 0438/25 |
Uluddeen Samsun Neesha Vs. The Attorney General
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 Bail 532/25 |
Omalpagei Sopina Vs. The Attorney General
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
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 /31/26 |
Deepal Lasantha Mahathanthrige And other Vs Commission to Investigate Allegations of
Bribery or Corruption
Deepal Lasantha Mahathanthrige And other 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
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 37/24 |
Lidegedara Nandasiri alias Bandu VS The Hon. Attorney General,
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 | REV-001/2026 |
Office-In-Charge,
Crime Division,
Western Province North,
Peliyagoda. Vs. L.B. Mary Allis & Others
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/18/2025 |
ORGANO PROTEINS (PVT) LTD., Vs. MV “YM FOUNTAIN”
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 Bail 422/25 |
Sundarage Sumudu Tharanga Fernando Vs. The Attorney General
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
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/WRIT/650/2024 |
Ran Patabendige Anura Lal Weerawansa v. Harini Amarasuriya,
Minister of Justice, Public Administration, Provincial Councils,
Local Government and Labour, and 08 others
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-Writ-1-25 |
Binara Yohan Arumathnthirige
and another Vs. G.D.S. Wijayantha,
and 19 others.
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 |
| 2026-05-07 | CA/CPA 27/26 |
Edirisinghe Arachchige Jayantha Edirisinghe Vs. Commission to Investigate Allegations of
Bribery or Corruption .
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 30-21 |
Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs. Rank Entertainment Holdings (Pvt) Ltd
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/70/2025 |
Thangavel Rajaram, of No.69, College
Street, Kotahena. Vs. Dankotuwage Rohitha Pushpakumara, of
No.31, Pickering Road, Colombo 13.
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 52/2025 |
Hon. Attorney General, Vs. Subramaniam Edward Jayaraj
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/156/23 |
PRIYANTHI PERERA. & USWATHTHA LIYANA RALALAGE
LUCIEN GAMINI PERERA. Vs. JANASHAKTHI PRIVATE LIMITED
COMPANY
PRIYANTHI PERERA. & USWATHTHA LIYANA RALALAGE
LUCIEN GAMINI PERERA. Vs. JANASHAKTHI PRIVATE LIMITED
COMPANY
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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/Writ/1011/2025 |
Ruhunu Putha Apparels Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Land Reform Commission,
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/20/2026 |
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Vs. Tyutkalo Vitaly & Others
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Vs. Tyutkalo Vitaly & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-04-30 | CA WRIT 167/26 |
Tharanga Sanjeewani Liyanage Vs. SI Gamini U Gamage & Others
Tharanga Sanjeewani Liyanage Vs. SI Gamini U Gamage & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-04-30 | CA/CPA/99/25 |
Hon. Attorney General, Attorney General\'s
Department, Vs. Athgulu Gahagamage Priyankara Indunil
Perera & Others
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-Writ-891-25 |
Welipitiye Mudiyanselage Seetha Kumarihamy,
And 3 others
Vs.
Mr. Nuwan C Hemakumara,
and 7 others.
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-Writ-1043-25 |
Wickramage Lilani Wasantha Perera,
Vs.
Kolonnawa Wijaya Co-operative Society Limited,
and 4 others.
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 (Writ) 186/2026 |
Abel Tesfay Kebedde Vs. Director General of Customs Others.
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/730/2025 |
Galbokka Hewage Chamith Lasantha and Another
Petitioners
Vs.
Director General of the Coastal Conservation and Coastal
Development Department and Others
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/626/2024 |
Srinayaka Pathiranalage Chaminda Ravi
Jayanath, Vs Department of Prisons,
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/19/2026 |
The Officer-in-Charge Vs. Isma Lebbe Junaid
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 0055-25 |
46. Vithanage Nihal Perera vs
Vithanage Kusumawathie Perera and others
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
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 |
| 2026-03-31 | CA-CPA/0017/26 |
Mohamed Althaf Hassim Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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 WRIT 80/2026 |
Dikwella Widanage Pramathilaka and others Vs Divisional Secretary
Divisional Secretariat
Tangalle and others
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 Bail 365/25 |
Muthunayaka Gedera Mahinda Kumara alias Ravul Kumara Vs The Hon. Attorney General
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 03/2026 |
The Director General,
Commission to Investigate Allegations of
Bribery or Corruption VSBamunuarachchi
Pathirennehelage Sarana
Guptha Gunawardhane
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 Bail 331/25 |
Mohamad Gani Ahamed Zayan Vs The Officer-in-Charge
Police narcotics Bureau and other
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 |
| 2026-03-27 | CA (BAL) 0444/2025 |
H.A.Nadeeka Kumari, Vs The Officer in Charge,
Police Station
Kesbewa.
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-Writ-88-2022 |
Mohammed Aboobaidha Mohammed Dilshad Vs Keerthi Gamage,
and 8 others.
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 (Writ) 909/2025 |
Madurawalage Don Viloshine Renuka and Others Vs. National Savings Bank and Others.
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/Writ/522/2025 |
Haththara Gedara Nishad Dananjaya Sandakelum Vs. H.G. Upali Seneviratne Bandara and Others
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 / 278 / 2023 |
M.S.M. Asaf and others Vs. Officer in Charge, Colombo Crimes Division and others
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 (Writ) 1062/2025 |
Munasinghe Appuhamilage Kanthi Saumyalatha Vs National Transport Commission and Others.
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) 235/2018 |
Respondent-Appellant-Appellant: Leslie Sumith Ananda
Vs.
Applicant-Respondent-Respondent: S.M.K.S. Bandara & Respondent: Hon. Attorney General
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 / 344 / 2024 |
Jayantha Prabhath Gamalathge Vs. Thangavelu Devaraj and 10 others
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?722/2025 |
Rupasena Koswatta
Petitioner
Vs.
Director General of Coastal Conservation and Coastal Resource Management and Others
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 / 280 / 2023 |
A & A Merchandise (Pvt) Ltd Vs. P B S C Nonis, The Director General of Customs
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 / 21 / 2025 |
P.W.W.D.P. Rajapaksha Vs. I.K.I.I. Rajapaksha
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 / 23 / 2025 |
P.W.W.D.P. Rajapaksha Vs. A.R.L.R. Senavirathna
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 / 22 / 2025 |
P.W.W.D.P. Rajapaksha Vs. O.G.K. Rajapaksha
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
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
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 Bail 0032/2025 |
Amila Menaka Paranavithana (Petitioner)
Vs.
1. The Officer-in-Charge, Police Narcotics Bureau & 2. The Hon. Attorney General (Respondents)
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
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 |
| 2026-03-06 | RII/08/2023 |
Wijepala Abayasinghe Mudiyanselage Sudesh Ruwan (Defendant-Petitioner)
Vs.
1. Mannikkuge Mallika Silva & 2. Kalinga Dayawansha Silva (Plaintiff-Respondents)
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)/12/2024 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue (Appellant)
Vs.
People\'s Bank (Respondent)
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
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
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
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/WRIT/536/2024 |
Petitioner: Sellappan Paramanathan
Vs.
Respondents: 1. W.A.L Wickramaarachchi & 5 Others
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
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
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 Bail/0328/2025 |
Accused-Petitioner: Sadurdeen Mohomada Faris Sajiudeen
Vs.
Respondent: The Attorney General
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/582/2025 |
Petitioners: 1. Lankeshara Lal Nishantha, 2. Lankeshara Harsha Rashmika And Another
Vs.
Respondents: 1. A. M. A. C. Ruwankantha And 04 Others
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 | CPA 81/2025 |
Petitioners: Don Rohana Ranjith Mahavithana & 6 Others
Vs.
Respondents: C. Wickramasinghe & 12 Others (And 8th & 9th Petitioner Respondents)
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
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/1206/25 & CA/WRT/30/2026 |
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
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/803/2025 |
Petitioners: M.M.K. Rafeek And Another
Vs.
Respondents: 1. P.B.S.C. Nonis And 02 Others
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 |

