| Decided Date | Case No | Parties | Ordered By | Keywords | Legislation | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | CA/CPA/02/2026 |
The Director General,
Commission to Investigate Allegations of
Bribery or Corruption, VS Pathiraja Mudiyanselage Jayasumana
Chandrawansa Pathiraja,
The Director General,
Commission to Investigate Allegations of
Bribery or Corruption, VS Pathiraja Mudiyanselage Jayasumana
Chandrawansa Pathiraja,
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Hon. Dr. Sumudu Premachandra J. | Revision, laches, delay over 2 years 7 months, no reasonable explanation is given, therefore cannot be condoned. Alternative Remedies: Is revision lies where statutory right of appeal exists? Director General of CIABOC is a creature of the law | Section 3(2 and 68(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023, 15 of the Judicature Act, | Download |
| 2026-09-10 | CA/TAX/19/2023 |
Amana Takaful PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
Amana Takaful PLC Vs. Commissioner General of Inland
Revenue
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Time bar, making of an assessment, notice of assessment, service of notice | Inland Revenue Act No. 10 of 2006 | Download |
| 2026-09-07 | CA /WRT /603 /2026 |
Ashek Achinthana Samarakoon Vs. 1.Dr. Pubudu Ranaweera & Others
Ashek Achinthana Samarakoon Vs. 1.Dr. Pubudu Ranaweera & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of MANDAMUS, likelihood or reasonable suspicion of Bias, procurement procedure | Download | |
| 2026-09-03 | CA /WRT/567/2026 |
Kasthuri Arachchige Cyril Hiroshan Perera Vs. Tharaka Ruwan Wijesinghe & Others
Kasthuri Arachchige Cyril Hiroshan Perera Vs. Tharaka Ruwan Wijesinghe & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus, inquest, inquirer, opinion regarding the cause of death | Section 370 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act | Download |
| 2026-09-01 | CA/BAL/0033/2026 |
Hikma Yoosuf Vs. The Attorney General
Hikma Yoosuf 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 |
| 2026-08-31 | CA/WRT/026/2023 |
YASO MENIKE MARASINGHE Vs. Hon. HARIN FERNANDO
Hon K.D LAL KANTHA
PIYAL JAYASURIYA,
Mrs. N. M UPEKSHA KUMARI
URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Hon ATTORNEY GENERAL
YASO MENIKE MARASINGHE Vs. Hon. HARIN FERNANDO
Hon K.D LAL KANTHA
PIYAL JAYASURIYA,
Mrs. N. M UPEKSHA KUMARI
URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Hon ATTORNEY GENERAL
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Land Acquisition, Reasonableness | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-08-31 | CA/WRT/0103/2026 |
Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka
Vs Ceylon Electricity Board and others
Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka
Vs Ceylon Electricity Board and others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Environmental Impact Assessment Report (“EIA” Report, interim relief in Writ Applications, Court must have regard not only to the interests of the petitioner but also to the wider public interest and the consequences that may follow from the grant of such interim relief. | Article 140 of the Constitution, Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, Coast Conservation and Coastal Resources Management Act | Download |
| 2026-08-31 | CA/TRF/007/2026 |
MAJOR BUHARIDEEN ARSATH Vs. HON. M. S. M. SHAMSUDEEN
OFFICER-IN-CHARGE- Harbor Police Station
POLICE INSPECTOR DASSANAYAKA
ARACHCHILAGE NISHAN ARAVINDA
DASSANAYAKE
INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE
HON. ATTORNEY GENERAL
MAJOR BUHARIDEEN ARSATH Vs. HON. M. S. M. SHAMSUDEEN
OFFICER-IN-CHARGE- Harbor Police Station
POLICE INSPECTOR DASSANAYAKA
ARACHCHILAGE NISHAN ARAVINDA
DASSANAYAKE
INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE
HON. ATTORNEY GENERAL
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Transfer Application, Grounds for Transfer Application | Section 46 of the Judicature Act. | Download |
| 2026-08-31 | CA/TRF/006/2026 |
Major Buharideen Arsath Vs. Hon. M. S. M. Shamsudeen
Officer-in-Charge- Harbor Police Station
Police Inspector Dassanayaka
Arachchilage Nishan Aravinda
Dassanayake
Inspector General of Police
Hon. Attorney General
Major Buharideen Arsath Vs. Hon. M. S. M. Shamsudeen
Officer-in-Charge- Harbor Police Station
Police Inspector Dassanayaka
Arachchilage Nishan Aravinda
Dassanayake
Inspector General of Police
Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Transfer Application, Grounds for Transfer Application | Section 46 of the Judicature Act. | Download |
| 2026-08-31 | CA/BAL/0358/2024 |
Liyauruge Chamara Niranka Balana Vs. The Attorney General
Liyauruge Chamara Niranka Balana 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 |
| 2026-08-31 | CA/BAL/0457/2024 |
Dillimuni Umesh Randika Silva Vs. The Attorney General
Dillimuni Umesh Randika Silva 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 |
| 2026-08-31 | CA/BAL/0458/2024 |
Suddathcharige Sajith Madhusanka Fernando Vs. The Attorney General
Suddathcharige Sajith Madhusanka 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 |
| 2026-08-31 | CA/BAL/0459/2024 |
Warnakulasuriya Ruwan Dilruk Vs. The Attorney General
Warnakulasuriya Ruwan Dilruk 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 |
| 2026-08-31 | CA/CPA/0059/2025 |
Munasinghe Arachchige Shiran Dhanushka Madhuranga Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
Munasinghe Arachchige Shiran Dhanushka Madhuranga Vs. The Hon. Attorney General,
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Rape – Requirements for rape – Delay filing revision application – Exceptional circumstances | Section 364(1) of the Penal Code | Download |
| 2026-08-31 | CA/BAL/0448/2025 |
Jayasinghe Arachchige Asilin
Dolosgodawaththa, Vs. Hon. Attorney General, & Officer-in-Charge,
Terrorist Investigation,
Colombo 01.
Jayasinghe Arachchige Asilin
Dolosgodawaththa, Vs. Hon. Attorney General, & Officer-in-Charge,
Terrorist Investigation,
Colombo 01.
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Exceptional circumstances – Delay - Period in remand custody | Section 15B of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2022 | Download |
| 2026-08-31 | CA/TAX/128/2023 |
Morison Limited,
Hemas House, Vs Commissioner General of Inland Revenue,
Department of Inland Revenue,
Morison Limited,
Hemas House, Vs Commissioner General of Inland Revenue,
Department of Inland Revenue,
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B. Sasi Mahendran, | additional questions of law, “any question of law arising from the stated case”, confirmation, reduction, increase or annulment of the assessment determined by the TAC | Section 11A(6) of the Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-08-31 | CA/WRT/1196/2025 |
Hingurana Distilleries Private Limited and Others. Vs. Commissioner General of Excise and Others
Hingurana Distilleries Private Limited and Others. Vs. Commissioner General of Excise and Others
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Section 32 of the Excise Ordinance, Excise Notification No. 02/2025, non-compliance, licence suspension, CA/WRT/1082/2025 | The Excise Ordinance. | Download |
| 2026-08-31 | CA/WRT/0475/2026 |
Jayanthi Ambalam Paramalingam Vs M. Piiratheepan and others
Jayanthi Ambalam Paramalingam Vs M. Piiratheepan and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. (CA) | License to operate a fuel station, DoDo (Dealer-owned-Dealer- operated), CoDo (Company-owned-Dealer-operated), legitimate expectation where pre-existing requirements are unmet, Writs of certiorari, prohibition and mandamus, private litigation under the guise of public interest, test of whether a fair reading of the promise would reasonably lead to such an understanding, assurance subject to necessary approvals, notice refused | Article 140 of the Constitution | Download |
| 2026-08-28 | CA/WRT/573/2026 |
MEREGNGA ANIL Vs. C. B. K GURUSINGHE
BANDULA ABEYSEKARA,
REGISTRAR, Magistrate’s Court, Galle.
CHANDANA RANAWEERA ARACHCHI
MEREGNGA ANIL Vs. C. B. K GURUSINGHE
BANDULA ABEYSEKARA,
REGISTRAR, Magistrate’s Court, Galle.
CHANDANA RANAWEERA ARACHCHI
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Writ Application, State Land, Eviction Order | Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-08-28 | CA/WRT/0013/2026 |
Southern Provincial Road Development Authority Vs. Hon. Anil Jayantha Fernando
Minister of Labour & Others
Southern Provincial Road Development Authority Vs. Hon. Anil Jayantha Fernando
Minister of Labour & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-08-28 | CA/WRT/0327/2026 |
Janashakthi Finance PLC, Vs. Commissioner General of Motor Traffic and Others
Janashakthi Finance PLC, Vs. Commissioner General of Motor Traffic and Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | writ of certiorari, writ of mandamus, writ of prohibition, availability of an alternative remedy, mala fide, decline to interfere | Section 14 (2) of the Debt Recovery (Special Provisions) Act No. 02 of 1990 | Download |
| 2026-08-28 | CA/WKF/002/2024, CA/WKF/003/2025 |
Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Kaamil and Others M.T.M Areel and Others
Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Kaamil and Others M.T.M Areel and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Appellants sought to obtain leave from this Court in terms of Rule 22 of the Supreme Court Rules on ‘substantial question of law’; facts demand revisionary powers of this Court be exercised ex mero motu. Held - Negligence or ignorance of a party does not amount to a substantial question of law; Application dismissed. Leave to Appeal from this Court to the Supreme Court is refused. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Section 55A of the Muslim Mosque and Charitable Trust or Wakf Act No. 51 of 1956 (as amended) read with Section 754(1) and 755 of the Civil Procedure Code (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-08-25 | CA/WRT/0292/2026 |
Gayuki Holdings (Pvt) Ltd vs
Director General of Customs,
Gayuki Holdings (Pvt) Ltd vs
Director General of Customs,
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Import duties, Interim reliefs in writ applications | Article 140 of the Constitution. Customs Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-08-25 | CA/TAX/090/2024 |
NDB Capital Holdings Limited, Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue,
NDB Capital Holdings Limited, Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue,
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J | additional questions of law, “any question of law arising from the stated case”, confirmation, reduction, increase or annulment of the assessment determined by the TAC | Section 11A(6) of the Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-08-25 | CA/TAX/161/2024 |
NDB Capital Holdings Limited, Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue,
NDB Capital Holdings Limited, Vs. Commissioner General of Inland Revenue,
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran,J | additional questions of law, “any question of law arising from the stated case”, confirmation, reduction, increase or annulment of the assessment determined by the TAC | Section 11A(6) of the Tax Appeals Commission Act, No. 23 of 2011 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-08-25 | CA/WRT/0789/2024 |
Capital Alliance Securities (Private)
Limited Vs. Securities and Exchange
Commission of Sri Lanka & Others
Capital Alliance Securities (Private)
Limited Vs. Securities and Exchange
Commission of Sri Lanka & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Colombo Stock Exchange Panel, stockbroker rules, Dispute Resolution Panel, ultra vires, estoppel | Section 16 (c ) of the Securities and Exchange Commission Act No 19 of 2021 | Download |
| 2026-08-25 | CA/CPA/0062/2026 |
Gayan Lakmal Weerakoon & Others Vs. S.H. Chandana
Public Health Inspector and
Authorized Officer in terms of Food Act.
Gayan Lakmal Weerakoon & Others Vs. S.H. Chandana
Public Health Inspector and
Authorized Officer in terms of Food Act.
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Hon. Amal Ranaraja, J. | Revisionary jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal in regard to Revisionary Orders of a High Court – Concurrent jurisdiction – Revision of a Revisionary Order is not allowed | Sections 18(1)(c)(i), 27, 24 of the Food Act No. 26 of 1980 (As amended) - Articles 138, 154P(3)(b), 154P(6) of the Constitution - Sections 5 and 9 of the High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No.19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2026-08-25 | CA/BAL/0214/2025 |
Mukkaiya Kanthi Vs. 1.Hon. Attorney General & 2.Officer-in-Charge
Mukkaiya Kanthi Vs. 1.Hon. Attorney General & 2.Officer-in-Charge
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Hon. R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Possession and trafficking of Methamphetamine- Bail- Delay – Previous convictions | Sections 54A (b), 54A(d) and 83(2) of the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-08-24 | CA/WRT/435/2026 |
Gulamhusein Ali Asger Shabbir Vs. Hon. K. P. S. Harshan, Former Additional Magistrate of Colombo
Gulamhusein Ali Asger Shabbir Vs. Hon. K. P. S. Harshan, Former Additional Magistrate of Colombo
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Prohibition, Role of the Magistrate to Select Evidence, Inquest is not a Judicial Proceeding, Certiorari or Prohibition Does Not Lie Against a Verdict Given in an Inquest Proceeding in Terms of Chapter XXX of the Criminal Procedure Code. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 370 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act. | Download |
| 2026-08-24 | CA/WRT/052/2026 |
Aula Morawaka Vs. Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha,
Minister of Agriculture, Live Stock, Lands
and Irrigation
Aula Morawaka Vs. Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha,
Minister of Agriculture, Live Stock, Lands
and Irrigation
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Hon. Adithya Patabendige, J. | Writ of Certiorari, Writ of Mandamus, Considering the Necessity of Urgency. | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Section 2 and Proviso (a) to Section 38 of the Land Acquisition Act. | Download |
| 2026-08-24 | CA/BAL/0137/2026 |
Thotawatte Don Manuel Nirosha De Silva Vs. The Attorney General
Thotawatte Don Manuel Nirosha De Silva 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 |
| 2026-08-24 | CA/WRT/0418/2026 |
The Gateway Educational Services (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. The Registrar General of Companies
The Gateway Educational Services (Pvt) Ltd. Vs. The Registrar General of Companies
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Hon. Damith Thotawatte, J. | Form 6, Annual Returns, company records, Demand and refusal, Public Duty, Prematurity of the application | The Constitution. | Download |
| 2026-08-17 | CA/WRT/606/2026 |
NMK Holdings (Private) Limited Vs. People’s Bank,
and 3 others.
NMK Holdings (Private) Limited Vs. People’s Bank,
and 3 others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Necessary parties, Parate execution, Mortgage Bond, Court interfering with a bank’s obligations | People’s Bank Act No. 29 of 1961, Companies Act, No. 07 of 2007 | Download |
| 2026-08-07 | CA/BAL/0019/2026 |
Sirimal Naidelage Ayesha Nisansala Shyamali
Jayatissa Vs. The Attorney General
Sirimal Naidelage Ayesha Nisansala Shyamali
Jayatissa 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 |
| 2026-08-07 | CA/BAL/0278/2025 |
Kiriwaththuduwage Dona Kumuduni Geetha
Prasdhi Vs. The Attorney General
Kiriwaththuduwage Dona Kumuduni Geetha
Prasdhi 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 |
| 2026-08-07 | CA/WRT/494/2026 |
Madduma Gamage Gunapala Vs. Hon K.D. Lalkanatha
Minister of Agriculture, Livestock,
Land and Irrigation and Lands & Others
Madduma Gamage Gunapala Vs. Hon K.D. Lalkanatha
Minister of Agriculture, Livestock,
Land and Irrigation and Lands & Others
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Hon. B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | grant, permit, writ of Mandamus, writ of certiorari, life interest, insurance of notices | Download | |
| 2026-08-05 | CA/BAL/0263/2025 |
Kodithuwakku Arachchilage Lasanthika
Hemamali alias Dilani. Vs The Hon. Attorney General
Kodithuwakku Arachchilage Lasanthika
Hemamali alias Dilani. 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 |
| 2026-08-05 | CA/WRT/0047/2026 |
Mohamed Hussain Siddique Mohamed Ramzi Vs. Colombo Municipal Council and others
Mohamed Hussain Siddique Mohamed Ramzi Vs. Colombo Municipal Council and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando, J. | laches and undue delay, availability of an alternative remedy, writ of prohibition cannot issue in abstract or general terms merely directing a statutory authority not to act unlawfully, Writ of Prohibition, relief prayed for too broad, indefinite prohibition, sufficient locus standi, no alternative remedy available | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. • Section 267 of the Municipal Councils Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-08-04 | CA/WRT/0252/2025 |
Roshan Nadeera Tennakoon and another vs
Commissioner – General of Lands and others
Roshan Nadeera Tennakoon and another vs
Commissioner – General of Lands and others
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Hon.R. Gurusinghe, J. | public right and public duty | Article 140 of the Constitution. | Download |
| 2026-08-04 | CA/WRT/432/2026 |
WIJESINGHE MUDIYANSALAGE RANJITH
WASANTHA WIJESINGHE Vs BRIGADIER M.S. AMITH ISC,
PROF. A. W. K WASANTHA
SUBASINGHE and Others
WIJESINGHE MUDIYANSALAGE RANJITH
WASANTHA WIJESINGHE Vs BRIGADIER M.S. AMITH ISC,
PROF. A. W. K WASANTHA
SUBASINGHE and Others
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Hon.Annalingam Premashanker, J. | Reference to Arbitration, ICTAD rule, Interim Order | ICTAD rule, Clause 19.3 & 19.5 | Download |
| 2026-08-04 | CA/WRT/442/2026 |
A.A.F. Farween Vs Chairman, the Board of Quazis and Others
A.A.F. Farween Vs Chairman, the Board of Quazis and Others
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Hon. Dr. D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | Facts averred and pleaded in the Petition appear to be incoherent and incomprehensible; Relief sought in the prayers of the Petition are contradictory to each other; Necessary parties are not cited in this Application. Application dismissed in limine. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-08-03 | CA/WRT/1235/2025 |
Yusufdeen Mohamed Asmi,
Vs,
1. Abdul Majeed Mohamed and 8 others
Yusufdeen Mohamed Asmi,
Vs,
1. Abdul Majeed Mohamed and 8 others
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Hon.B. Sasi Mahendran, J. | Writ of Certiorari, alternative remedy, any person interested | Section 53(1) of the Debt Conciliation Ordinance | Download |
| 2026-07-31 | CA/CPA/057/2026 |
Kahatagahawatte Gedara Karunatilaka,
Kivulpola,
Mologoda,
Kegalle.
Registered Owner-Petitioner-Petitioner
Vs.
1. Hon. Attorney General Attorney General’s
Department,
Colombo 12.
Respondent-Respondent
2. Officer-in-Charge,
Police Station,
Ruwanwella.
Complainant- Respondent-Respondent
3. Hetti Arachchilage Jayatilaka,
Minwana,
Molagoda,
Kegalle.
4. Athugalge Darshana Nirmana Chandrasekara,
No. B 8/3,
Godaliyedda Watta,
Halmessa,
Morontota.
Accused-Respondents-Respondents
Kahatagahawatte Gedara Karunatilaka,
Kivulpola,
Mologoda,
Kegalle.
Registered Owner-Petitioner-Petitioner
Vs.
1. Hon. Attorney General Attorney General’s
Department,
Colombo 12.
Respondent-Respondent
2. Officer-in-Charge,
Police Station,
Ruwanwella.
Complainant- Respondent-Respondent
3. Hetti Arachchilage Jayatilaka,
Minwana,
Molagoda,
Kegalle.
4. Athugalge Darshana Nirmana Chandrasekara,
No. B 8/3,
Godaliyedda Watta,
Halmessa,
Morontota.
Accused-Respondents-Respondents
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Hon.Amal Ranaraja, J. | Revisionary Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal – Appellate and revisionary jurisdiction of Provincial High Courts – Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution – Concurrent jurisdiction | Articles 138 and 154(3), (6) of the Constitution – Section 9 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2026-07-31 | CA/CPA/033/2026 |
1. Puttalam Salt Limitted Kulpitiya Road,
Palavi,
Puttalam.
2. Sarath Keerthirathna,
No. 301,
Kirindiwela Road,
Radawana.
3. Mahagoda Withanage Jinawarasiri Dharmawardhana
No. 301,
Senanayake Avenue,
Nawala.
4. Ravindranath Liyanage
No. 07A,
Somadevi Place,
Colombo 05.
5. Ganegama Vidana Pathiranage Ganaka Amarasinghe,
No. 12/A,
Weera Mawatha,
Kottawa,
Pannipitiya.
6. Thennakoon Mudiyanselage Ruwan Bandara
Thennakoon,
Thekkawaththa Road,
Thennekumbura,
Kandy.
7. Herath Mudiyanselage Ranasinghe Bodhimulla,
Anukkane.
8. Maduwe Arachchilage Sarath Wickramasinghe
No. 24/A,
Temple Road,
Hatton.
Accused-Appellants
Vs.
1. Gamlath Arachchilage Nishantha Wijemanna,
Public Health Inspector,
Manakkulama.
Accused-Respondent
2. The Hon. Attorney General,
Attorney General’s Department,
Colombo 12.
Respondent
1. Puttalam Salt Limitted Kulpitiya Road,
Palavi,
Puttalam.
2. Sarath Keerthirathna,
No. 301,
Kirindiwela Road,
Radawana.
3. Mahagoda Withanage Jinawarasiri Dharmawardhana
No. 301,
Senanayake Avenue,
Nawala.
4. Ravindranath Liyanage
No. 07A,
Somadevi Place,
Colombo 05.
5. Ganegama Vidana Pathiranage Ganaka Amarasinghe,
No. 12/A,
Weera Mawatha,
Kottawa,
Pannipitiya.
6. Thennakoon Mudiyanselage Ruwan Bandara
Thennakoon,
Thekkawaththa Road,
Thennekumbura,
Kandy.
7. Herath Mudiyanselage Ranasinghe Bodhimulla,
Anukkane.
8. Maduwe Arachchilage Sarath Wickramasinghe
No. 24/A,
Temple Road,
Hatton.
Accused-Appellants
Vs.
1. Gamlath Arachchilage Nishantha Wijemanna,
Public Health Inspector,
Manakkulama.
Accused-Respondent
2. The Hon. Attorney General,
Attorney General’s Department,
Colombo 12.
Respondent
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Hon.Amal Ranaraja, J. | Revisionary Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal – Appellate and revisionary jurisdiction of Provincial High Courts – Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution – Concurrent jurisdiction – Route to challenging decisions of Provincial High Courts when acting as an appeal court | Articles 138 and 154P (1), (3), (4) and (6) of the Constitution – Sections 5 and 9 of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990 | Download |
| 2026-07-31 | CA/BAL/0023/2025 |
Suwandahanadige Premawathie
Vs.
The Attorney General
Suwandahanadige Premawathie
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 |
| 2026-07-31 | CA/BAL/0038/2025 |
Suwandahanadige Premawathie
Vs.
The Attorney General
Suwandahanadige Premawathie
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 |
| 2026-07-31 | CA/BAL/0069/2026 |
Weligodage Nadeeka De Silva
Vs.
The Attorney General
Weligodage Nadeeka De Silva
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 |
| 2026-07-31 | CA/BAL/0463/2025 |
Arumugam Karupai
Vs.
The Attorney General
Arumugam Karupai
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 |
| 2026-07-31 | CA/WRT/526/2024 |
Isma Lebbe Abdul Rahuman
and 5 others
Vs.
Colombo Municipal Council
and 7 others.
Isma Lebbe Abdul Rahuman
and 5 others
Vs.
Colombo Municipal Council
and 7 others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Fair hearing, suppression and misrepresentation of material facts, lack of uberrima fides, laches, have the Petitioners encroached | Municipal Council Ordinance, No. 29 of 1947, Urban Development Authority Law, No. 41 of 1978, Housing and Town Improvement Ordinance, No. 19 of 1915 | Download |
| 2026-07-31 | CA/WRT/111/2026 |
Harischandra Senarath Rathnayake
Vs.
G.M.S.N. Gunasekara
Resident Project Manager, Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority,
and 7 others.
Harischandra Senarath Rathnayake
Vs.
G.M.S.N. Gunasekara
Resident Project Manager, Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority,
and 7 others.
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Hon. Mayadunne Corea, J. | Is the corpus state land or private land, was the quit notice validly issued by a “competent authority” under the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, delegation of power | Mahaweli Authority Act No. 23 of 1979, State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act, No. 7 of 1979 | Download |
| 2026-07-30 | CA/BAL/350/2024 |
Marakkalage Gayan Sameera Kurukulasuriya Vs. The Attorney General
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/BAL/351/2024 |
Sudusinghe Kumarasiri Vs. The Attorney General
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/BAL/352/2024 |
Vidanapathiranalage Danushka Maduranga Vs. The Attorney General
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/BAL/353/2024 |
Marakkala Manage Indunil Priyantha Vs. The Attorney General
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/BAL/354/2024 |
Marakkala Manage Isuru Chamara Vs. The Attorney General
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 |
| 2026-07-30 | CA/BAL/0010/2026 |
Nawaratne Mudiyanselage Dilmi Geethanjali Nawaratne
No. 167/5, Weeraratne Mawatha
Walpola, Ragama
Vs.
1. Hon. Attorney General,
2. Officer- in – Charge
Nawaratne Mudiyanselage Dilmi Geethanjali Nawaratne
No. 167/5, Weeraratne Mawatha
Walpola, Ragama
Vs.
1. Hon. Attorney General,
2. Officer- in – Charge
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Hon.R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Quantity of Heroin and Methamphetamine- Period in remand custody | Sections 54A (1) (b) and (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-07-30 | CA/BAL/0416/2025 |
Abdulla Ahammed Hijam
No. 34, Mariya Gorenthi Road,
Rilaulla, Kandana.
Vs.
1. Officer- in – Charge
2. Hon. Attorney General
Abdulla Ahammed Hijam
No. 34, Mariya Gorenthi Road,
Rilaulla, Kandana.
Vs.
1. Officer- in – Charge
2. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Quantity of Methamphetamine- Previous convictions- Lack of uberrima fides -Period in remand custody | Sections 54A (1) (b) and (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-07-30 | CA/BAL/0417/2025 |
Weerakutti Mohottalage Kanchana Madhukari
No. 306, Jubilee Road,
Katunayake
Vs.
1. Officer- in – Charge
Police Narcotic Bureau
Colombo 01.
2. Hon. Attorney General
Weerakutti Mohottalage Kanchana Madhukari
No. 306, Jubilee Road,
Katunayake
Vs.
1. Officer- in – Charge
Police Narcotic Bureau
Colombo 01.
2. Hon. Attorney General
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Hon.R.P. Hettiarachchi, J. | Exceptional circumstances-Delay-Quantity of Methamphetamine- -Period in remand custody | Sections 54A (1) (b) and (d) and 83(2) of Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance No. 17 of 1929 (as amended) | Download |
| 2026-07-30 | CA/TAX/01/2010 |
Hatton National Bank PLC, Vs. The Commissioner - General of Inland
Revenue,
Hatton National Bank PLC, Vs. The Commissioner - General of Inland
Revenue,
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Hon. M.C.B.S. Morais J. | Single Assessment for Multiple taxable periods | Value Added Tax Act No. 14 of 2002 | Download |
| 2026-07-28 | CA/WRT/1119/2025 |
M. A. Seetha alias M. A. Seetha Priyanthi Vs. R. I. B. Sandya P. Rathnamalala & Others
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 |
| 2026-07-28 | CA/WRT/551/2024 |
Lantis Paththinige Vs Commissioner General of Lands and Others
Lantis Paththinige Vs Commissioner General of Lands and Others
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Hon. Dr.D. F. H. Gunawardhana, J. | The Petitioner sought the intervention of this Court to obtain a right over a State land depicted as a roadway that is now annexed to part of the land of the 7th and 8th Respondents for which a permit was granted. Held – Petitioner failed to make out a prima facie case against the Respondents. Application dismissed without costs. | The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Download |
| 2026-07-27 | CA/COC/0037/2025 |
Rathnayaka Arachchilage Priyankara Pradeep
Rathnayaka and another Vs. Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Gamini Nissanka
Rathnayaka and another
Rathnayaka Arachchilage Priyankara Pradeep
Rathnayaka and another Vs. Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Gamini Nissanka
Rathnayaka and another
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. | Contempt application, willful disobedience, trespass, interim order, was contempt committed against the Primary or High Court?, Is the Court of appeal the most suitable forum?, judicial economy, proviso to Article 105(3), original and exclusive jurisdiction, hierarchy of courts, absence of a prima facie case of contempt, application dismissed | • Article 105(3) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Contempt of a Court, Tribunal or Institution Act No. 8 of 2024 • Section 18 and 55 of the Judicature Act • Section 73 of the Primary Court Procedure Act | 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
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. | 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 | CA/WRT/0328/2026 |
Wedikkara Arachchige Linton Lenard De Silva and
others vs Inspector General of Police and others
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/BAL/073/2026 |
Serasinghe Mudiyanselage Rangika
Prabhaswari Serasinghe Vs. The Attorney General
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/075/2023 |
The Commissioner General of
Inland Revenue Vs. Asia Capital PLC
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/077/2023 |
The Commissioner General of
Inland Revenue
Vs.
Asia Capital PLC
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/076/2023 |
The Commissioner General of
Inland Revenue Vs. Asia Capital PLC
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/083/2023 |
The Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Vs.
Asia Capital PLC
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/020/2026 |
The Hon. Attorney General
Vs.
1. Tyutkalo Vitaly and Others
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
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 |
| 2026-07-23 | CA/WRT/0839/2025 |
Jayamanna Mohottige Dona Asini Dinuka Rasangi Vs. Institute of Charted Accountants of Sri Lanka
and others
Jayamanna Mohottige Dona Asini Dinuka Rasangi Vs. Institute of Charted Accountants of Sri Lanka
and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. | Petitioner’s recruitment to the Sri Lanka Accountant’s Service, Limited and Open competitive exam categories, “Business Level” qualification, judicial ouster clause, Public Service Commission, proprio vigore, Quando aliquid prohibetur ex directo, prohibetur et per obliquum, certiorari will not be issued where the end result would be futility, frustration or injustice, certiorari will not be issued against recommendations | Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka • Article 61A of the Constitution • Section 3A(ii) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Act No. 23 of 1959 as amended by Institute of Chartered Accountant’s (Amendment) Act No. 15 of 1998 | Download |
| 2026-07-17 | CA/WRT/0145/2026 |
Dr. Herath Mudiyanselage Charitha Herath v. University of
Peradeniya and 29 others
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/004/2026 |
The Democratic Socialist Republic of
Sri Lanka. Vs. Wasala Muni Devage Gunawardhna Alias Wasala Muni Dewala Gedara
Gunawardhna
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
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. | 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/WRT/0381/2026 |
TDH International (Private) Limited, & Kulatunga Mudiyanselage Kanchana
Prasad Bandara Kulatunga, Vs. T.T. Upulmali Premathilake,
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
Alnitak Global (Pvt) Ltd
Vs.
Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited and others
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Hon. K.Priyantha Fernando J. | 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/004/2026 |
Hon. Attorney General Vs. Hon. Nayomi Wickramasekara
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/WRT/204/2026 |
R. V. B. Miriiyagalla & Others Vs. National Water Supply and Drainage
Board, & Others
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/BAL/189/2023 |
Sinnathambi Evangeline Nirosha Vs. The Attorney General
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
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. | 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
Emerging Media (Private) Limited Vs. Richardson Outdoor (PVT) Ltd and others
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Hon. K. Priyantha Fernando J. | 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/WRT/483/2016 |
Shihan Hygenes Medonsha Gunasekara, Vs. Indika Lohuhetti,
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP),
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 | CA/WRT/0012/2026 |
Samarasinghe Gamarachchige Gunasiri Vs. Premasiri Samaranayake
Arachchigewaththa & Others
Samarasinghe Gamarachchige Gunasiri Vs. Premasiri Samaranayake
Arachchigewaththa & Others
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Hon. R. Gurusinghe, J. | Download | ||
| 2026-07-08 | CA/WRT/1232/2025 |
Malawi Kankanamge Jinadasa Vs. H.M.J.K Herath & Others
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/050/2026 |
Ruchitha Tharanga Kumarasinghe Vs. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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
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 | CA/CPA/0061/2025 |
The Director General,
Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Vs. Joseph David Nimal Chandrapala
Disanayaka
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
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. | 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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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.
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/WRT/1202/2025 |
Bimshani Jasin Arachchi Vs. Justice K.T. Chitrasiri & Others
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
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
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/WRT/1224/2025 |
Perumpura DevayalageKumararatne Vs. Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Saman Kumara Dissanayake
and 2 others.
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/WRT/253/2026 |
G.W. Sumith Vs. Hon. Bimal Rathnayake
Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development
and 6 others.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ASSOCIATED MOTORWAYS (PRIVATE)
LIMITED Vs. Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic
Development AND OTHERS
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 |
| 2026-06-22 | CA/BAL/0490/2025 |
Abeysinghe Arachchige Sriya Ranjani Vs. The Attorney General
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
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
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
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/WRT/279/2024 |
G.W. Kodithuwakku Vs. Hon. Prasanna Ranathunga,
Minister of Urban Development and Housing
and 10 others.
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
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
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/WRT/527/2024 |
K. Ruwan Premaweera Vs. Sri Lanka Foundation and Others
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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 /0031/2026 |
Deepal Lasantha Mahathanthrige and Others Vs. Commission to Investigate Allegations of
Bribery or Corruption
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
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,
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
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”
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
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/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
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.
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
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 .
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
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.
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
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.
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,
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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 |
| 2026-04-02 | CA/TRF/0001/2025 |
Joseph Mariyanayagam Lourdes Poorani Vs. Benedict Paul Bright
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/BAL/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 |
| 2026-03-09 | CA/WRT/0637/2024 |
Prabath J Malavige Vs. Hon. H.M. Vijitha Herath,
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and others
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)
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)
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/WRT/0536/2024 |
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/BAL/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/0582/2025 |
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 | CA/CPA/0081/2025 |
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/1206/2025 & 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
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
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 |

