| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Ordered By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-03-19 | 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 |
| 2026-03-12 | 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 |
| 2026-03-10 | 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 |

